Global Scans · Samsung · Weekly Summary

• [New] South Korea's Samsung is expanding AI chip production, and Europe, through its European Chips Act, aims to double its share of global semiconductor manufacturing by 2030. The Geopolitics
• [New] Industry giants like Samsung and Toyota as well as startups like QuantumScape and Flint are working on their own solid-state battery designs, while chemistry improvements to more traditional architectures such as Group14's silicon-based concept could match many of solid state's promised virtues. PCMag UK
• [New] Samsung plans to roll out its own AI software across over 800 million units by 2026. Asia Tech Lens
• [New] Samsung Electronics (KRX: 000660) is aggressively pivoting to regain its lead in the HBM and foundry space, with 2026 operating profits projected to hit record highs as it secures Big Tech customers for its 2 nm production lines. FinancialContent
• [New] Upgrades in AI photography and flagship smartphone refreshes from Apple, Samsung, and other manufacturers will further support growth. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] After releasing the Galaxy XR headset last year, Samsung has indicated that it plans to introduce more products built on Google's Android XR platform. Tom's Guide
• [New] Sony and Panasonic are yet to announce whether their 2026 TVs will support it, while Samsung is launching HDR10+ Advanced as a rival technology in 2026. Future PLC
• Samsung's Galaxy XR is projected to achieve 125,000 unit sales in 2026, while at least five Android XR devices are expected to launch, including flat-AR display glasses from Samsung and Xreal, plus non-display AI glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Next Reality
• Samsung plans to double the number of mobile devices with Galaxy AI features from about 400 million to 800 million in 2026. MarketingProfs
• Samsung, which is also the world's top maker of smartphones and TVs, expects revenue to rise 23% to a record 93 trillion won from a year earlier. Reuters
• Samsung Electronics' System LSI Business won CES 2026 recognition for a new post-quantum-ready security chip embedding Thales' hardened operating system and quantum-resistant cryptographic libraries to protect connected devices from both current and quantum-era cyber threats. Simply Wall St
• Samsung plans to double the number of mobile devices with Galaxy AI in 2026, from 400 to 800 million. Computerworld

Last updated: 19 January 2026