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Samsung union says to embark on 48,000-strong strike on Thursday after impasse on bonuses

Samsung Electronics workers plan a major strike on Thursday. Talks over bonus payments have stalled. This action could disrupt South Korea's economy and global chip supplies. Discussions resumed with government mediation. Samsung cites unacceptable union demands. The strike involves 48,000 workers, 38% of its domestic workforce. This could affect economic…

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Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Management and union leaders at Samsung Electronics have failed to reach a last-minute deal over wages

Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart

Management and union leaders at Samsung Electronics have failed to reach a last-minute deal over wages

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South Korean labour minister to mediate talks as Samsung faces strike threat

South Korea's labour minister will personally mediate talks between ‌Samsung ⁠Electronics and ‌its South Korean ⁠union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike following the collapse of talks on bonus payouts.

Samsung strike to disrupt supply of semiconductors

Nearly 50,000 Samsung workers in South Korea are poised to walk off the job for a ‌long strike that threatens to disrupt the global supply of semiconductors.

I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses

I went eyes-on with Xreal’s Project Aura at Google I/O. A huge 70-degree FOV and Android XR combine for a massive leap forward in spatial computing glasses.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Will it be worth the compromise?

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be a Pixel Fold-style foldable with an almost square aspect ratio. But the Motorola Razr Fold will be a formidable rival around the same price.

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Google I/O 2026 as it happened — Gemini Spark, Samsung XR glasses, and everything else announced at Google's giant software showcase

Google I/O 2026 as it happened — Gemini Spark, Samsung XR glasses, and everything else announced at Google's giant software showcase

Google I/O 2026 kicked off with a jam-packed opening keynote — here are all the key announcements.

Warby Parker and Gentle Monster finally showed us their Samsung XR glasses — but forgot to tell us when they’ll release, or how much they’ll cost

Warby Parker and Gentle Monster finally showed us their Samsung XR glasses — but forgot to tell us when they’ll release, or how much they’ll cost

Samsung has lifted the lid on its premium Android XR glasses — and some familiar fashion brands have lent a hand.

Ray-Ban Meta just got a major competitor – Samsung and Google reveal "Intelligent Eyewear"

Ray-Ban Meta just got a major competitor – Samsung and Google reveal "Intelligent Eyewear"

Gentle Monster and Warby Parker are providing the styles for the new Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses collection from Samsung and Google

Google's new Gemini features will take all the annoying busywork off your plate

Google's new Gemini features will take all the annoying busywork off your plate

Google adds Daily Brief, desktop app upgrades to Gemini, and gives us a preview of Android Halo.

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Samsung's 'Intelligent Eyewear' glasses just launched at Google I/O, and they're coming this fall

Samsung's 'Intelligent Eyewear' glasses just launched at Google I/O, and they're coming this fall

Samsung and Google have developed their own AI Glasses, and they're going to be available in multiple styles.

Samsung, Google merge fashion and AI for 'Intelligent Eyewear' with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker

Samsung, Google merge fashion and AI for 'Intelligent Eyewear' with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker

Samsung and Google partner to announce "Intelligent Eyewear," a new venture for glasses that brings style to AI technology.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 getting at least one big upgrade – and it could be a game changer

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 getting at least one big upgrade – and it could be a game changer

Specs for Samsung's new folding phones have emerged – including the new Galaxy Z Fold Wide

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Starbucks Korea fires CEO after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks fury over dictatorship-era massacre

President Lee Jae Myung condemns ad campaign as ‘bottom-feeding behaviour from these low-class peddlers’

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What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

Samsung Electronics faces its worst-ever strike as nearly 48,000 workers threaten an 18-day walkout over bonus payouts. The union demands the abolition of a 50% bonus cap and a 15% profit allocation, while Samsung's offer is a one-off payment. This potential disruption threatens global memory chip supply amid AI demand.

Tom’s Hardware

Fake Samsung SSD spotting comes to CrystalDiskInfo as AI crunch drives sophisticated counterfeit market — free open-source software can flag clones by checking firmware, PCI Vendor ID

CrystalDiskInfo's new feature will tell you whether your Samsung SSD is the real deal or not.

I gamed with MSI's new 34-inch QD-OLED panel and now I never want to use an LCD monitor again

The MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 gaming monitor proves that the latest 5th Gen QD-OLED panel tech is closing in on perfection.

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Samsung releases One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy A56, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and more phones — here's the full list of devices and new features

One UI 8.5 is landing on four more Samsung phones, bringing AirDrop support among other changes.

International Business Times UK

Shakira's Tax Battle Ends After 8 Years and €55 Million — Spain Ordered to Refund the Singer

Shakira wins €55M tax fraud case in Spain as court rules she wasn't a resident in 2011. Discover the details of her legal battle and its implications for celebrity tax cases.

If the Oura Ring 5 gets these 3 upgrades on top of the already 'future-proof' Oura Ring 4, it's a day-one purchase (and might beat the Samsung Galaxy Ring to the top of our smart ring list)

We're patiently waiting for the successor to the Oura Ring 4 to break cover, and have some specific improvements in mind.

LG Sound Suite (full system) review: Suite and sour

Want the best-of-the-best surround sound for your LG TV?

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Samsung, labour union meet again as Seoul threatens to intervene to block strike

Samsung Electronics and its labor union are in crucial government-led talks. The aim is to resolve a dispute over pay and bonuses. A strike by 45,000 workers could disrupt global chip production. South Korea's prime minister has threatened emergency intervention. The company's shares fell amid the uncertainty. The union demands…

Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see

Google I/O could be a major Android XR showcase if we're lucky, but what might we get treated to?

Android XR glasses: here's what could get announced at Google I/O 2026

Android XR should have a presence at Google I/O 2026. Here's what we expect to see.

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