Global Scans · Samsung · Weekly Summary

• [New] Samsung AI Assistant app features will be available with a future software update in 2026. Samsung Business Insights
• [New] Samsung will introduce its latest Galaxy innovations that elevate how users connect, create, and immerse themselves in tech. PCMAG
• [New] Nvidia plans to release its Vera Rubin accelerators in the second quarter of 2026, and to use memory from Samsung and SK Hynix. The Register
• [New] Looking ahead, Samsung expects its HBM sales to more than triple in 2026 compared with 2025 and is expanding HBM4 production capacity. Verdict
• [New] Samsung SDI plans mass production in 2027, as does the Chinese BYD.
• [New] More than 75% of U.S. CTV users are expected to rely on smart TVs by 2027, driven by manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, and Amazon Fire TV. Electro IQ
• [New] The global competition for advanced wafer foundry processes is intensifying, with Samsung Electronics recently announcing that its 2 nm process will focus on artificial intelligence chips. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] Samsung warns of memory shortages driving industry-wide price surge in 2026. Medium
• [New] Samsung plans a strategic stake reshuffle to accelerate solid-state battery era. Sammy Fans
• [New] Samsung has already announced plans to launch AR glasses in 2026, while Apple is expected to introduce its first smart glasses by the end of the year. MacRumors
• [New] The next 18 months will reveal whether Samsung can translate its scale into sustainable AI leadership. AI CERTs News
• [New] Samsung has officially confirmed that its 'next-generation AR glasses' will arrive in 2026. Android Central
• [New] Samsung plans to address cost burden concerns by raising prices for the Galaxy S26 series launching next month. Seoul Economic Daily
• Samsung Electronics will join its new $5 B EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, a collaborative R&D facility designed to accelerate materials and process innovation. Semiconductor Engineering
• Like other S26 models, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the US and China, while Samsung will use its own Exynos 2600 chip in other markets. CNet
• Samsung is expected to expand its mid-range portfolio with the Galaxy F70, targeting sub-Rs30,000 price points. Moneycontrol

Last updated: 23 February 2026