Samsung is in talks to acquire data centre cooling maker Modine, Bloomberg reports, sending the Wisconsin firm’s shares up 28% after hours.
Google and Samsung opened preorders for nine styles of Gemini smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, from $395, shipping 10 December.
The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames cost $395 and $449, respectively, and come in a handful of styles.
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Google and Samsung’s new smart glasses are up for preorder. CNN tech editor Lisa Eadicicco tried the new glasses before their launch.
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A sharp decline in oil prices lifted sentiment while renewed buying in semiconductor names overnight spilled over into Asia, following last week's bruising sell-off.
TSMC is drafting plans to make 3D DRAM memory chips at Nvidia's request, The Information reports, a move that would pit it against Samsung and SK Hynix.
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Apple’s first foldable matches its Android rivals in a few key areas, but it falls short in others.
Samsung’s latest folder is already on sale.
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Asian technology stocks tumbled Friday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street overnight that sent the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite into correction territory.
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Growing competition for semiconductor talent is fueling a battle over trade secrets as Chinese chipmakers gain ground.
Samsung will reportedly make HBM base dies for AMD and Nvidia at its second Taylor, Texas plant, with the 2nm fab’s output already fully booked.
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Reuters cites a report by Korean outlet Maeil Business Newspaper saying AMD has reserved most of the RAM from Samsung’s second Taylor, Texas chip plant, with some also going to Nvidia. It’s expected to start mass production in 2030, and will use Samsung’s “advanced 2-nanometre technology.” [Link: Samsung to make AMD, Nvidia chip parts at second Texas plant, Maeil Business reports | https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/samsung-make-amd-nvidia-chip-parts-second-texas-plant-maeil-business-reports-2026-11-03/ | Reuters]
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The company is reportedly hoping to produce 3nm processors there in the future.
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After receiving clearance from the FDA in July, Samsung announced that its more advanced sleep apnea detection feature is now rolling out to its smart ring. The upgraded feature uses an “enhanced algorithm” to analyze vitals during sleep, and was previously only available on the Galaxy Watch 9. [Link: Upgraded Sleep Apnea Feature Now Available on Galaxy Ring | https://news.samsung.com/global/upgraded-sleep-apnea-feature-now-available-on-galaxy-ring-following-regulatory-approvals-from-us-fda-and-korea-mfds | Samsung]
We’ve seen the Google-powered glasses twice before, designed in collaboration with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. But now SammyGuru has published what it claims are leaked images of every design and color, plus core specs. The glasses are rumored to launch next month. Here are a few frames, head to SammyGuru for the rest. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/samsung-smart-glasses-warby-parker-trio-k0bucxvl5e-2048x1280-1.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/samsung-smart-glasses-warby-parker-01-aknc1rnew8.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/samsung-smart-glasses-gentle-monster-01-34rppfi3p7.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/samsung-smart-glasses-gentle-monster-05-k0q5phtbtd.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/samsung-smart-glasses-gentle-monster-12-jie9pl1uj0.webp?quality=90&strip=all]
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The Android XR glasses, designed in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, were announced in May, with new designs revealed at Unpacked in July. Now The Korea Herald reports they’ll hit the market some time in November, citing confirmation from a Samsung official. [Link: Samsung to launch first AI glasses in November, taking aim at Meta | https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10890619 | The Korea Herald]
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That’s according to the Chosun Ilbo, which reports markets including Europe, China, and Japan will have to wait until later for the “intelligent eyewear,” powered by Google, and designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Chosun also reports the glasses will go on sale in mid-December, a little later than we’d previously heard. [Link: Samsung launches AI smart glasses mid-December in Korea, US | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-it/2026/10/30/UOL5A27YVJAFZB7Y35HXCHZTZM/ | Chosun Ilbo]
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Three!! Android XR!!! glasses!!! this year!!!