Missed connection with Nvidia haunts Samsung as Lee Jae-yong marks 1000 days of leadership

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong recently marked his 1,000th day in office, a tenure that Korean media describes as filled with challenges and crises. Even though Lee officially took the chairman title only three years ago, he joined Samsung’s General Affairs department in 1991 at age 23, meaning he’s spent more than 30 years with Samsung.

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Southern Taiwan Science Park partners with startups to showcase AI biotech cluster

The 2025 BIO Asia-Taiwan Exhibition has begun, with the Southern Taiwan Science Park Administration (STSPA) collaborating with 12 emerging biotech companies from the park to exhibit at the event. The Hsinchu and Central Taiwan Science Parks set up the Science Parks Pavilion at booth N604, promoting AI and biotech cluster innovation and showcasing innovative achievements in AI applications, smart healthcare, and precision health from southern Taiwan’s biotech cluster.

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Samsung reportedly eyes carbon fiber for next-gen foldables as titanium tariff risks mount

Samsung Electronics is reportedly evaluating titanium and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) as potential materials for the backplate of its 2026 flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, according to a report from South Korea’s TheElec. The move underscores Samsung’s ongoing push to reduce weight and thickness in its foldable lineup while navigating the geopolitical complexities of global sourcing.

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LG 40U990A is launched in Japan with a 5K2K Nano IPS Black display and two Thunderbolt 5 ports

LG Electronics Japan released the LG 40U990A – a 39.7-inch 5K2K Nano IPS Black monitor, which seems to be identical to the LG 40WT95UF unveiled a couple of months ago. The Japanese model is priced at JPN 252,780, which translates to around USD 1725 / EUR 1465 according to today’s currency rates. LG 40U990A sports the LGD LM400RW2-SSA1 IPS Black display panel. It has a 5K2K resolution (5120 x 2160…

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