Samsung

US tech company has only 5% of smartphone sales but is expanding share rapidly in premium segment

World’s largest producer had resisted pressure to scale back despite sharp fall in demand

Tech Tools: Samsung Galaxy A54

Connectivity seen as key to deliver the highway for out increasingly data-intense societies

Cordless cleaner has a multi-floor head that will tackle carpets and hard floors and comes with a spare battery, making the cleaner much more flexible

Firms are often doing little to tackle the more voluminous emissions generated by their products or their suppliers

This new slab of a phone starts at €1,459 for the base model

Samsung announced new PCs last week, each with its own unique selling point

But smartphones are battling increased competition and cost-of-living crisis

Company defies defies chip downturn with aggressive capital spending

Tech giant to begin with making screens for its Apple Watch

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Chipmakers globally are slashing capital spending to adjust to oversupply

It’s not just the enormous corporation tax revenues that are at risk but income tax revenues should tech workers be laid off in significant numbers

It is not the most revolutionary wearable but it makes for a solid evolution of the series

Dutch start-up Fairphone is less high spec than mainstream smartphones but it lasts and lets you check out of the upgrade rat race

Tech review: super-thin screen and high quality picture come with hefty price tag

From tracking your luggage to staying connected, there are plenty of options at mixed prices

Flagship device with PC-like features offers a bright, tablet-sized screen and good battery life but lacks a built-in S Pen

Billionaire scion of company’s ruling family served 19 months for bribing a former president

New earbuds and watches also unveiled

Smartphone demand is being hit by inflation

Samsung Ireland research finds half of Irish adults unable to work without smartphone

Payments company officially launched in the fledgling buy-now-pay-later market in the Republic in November 2021

Latest move brings total amount to $43m

RepTrak study finds ‘Covid bounce’ in reputations has subsided

Tech Tools: The perfect device for work, entertainment and multitasking – to a point

Here is some of the latest tech to equip you for the great reopening

Device weighs in at 830g and has a versatile cradle that allows it rotate up to 180 degrees

Earnings were also supported by brisk smartphone sales in the quarter, and disruption at a rival chip plant

Tech review: Camera focuses on delivering a decent performance in low light

Buds offer value for money but it’s a pity about the lack of active noise cancelling

Asking the right questions helps to answer a major market need

Games retailer set to provide video calls with in-store experts and faster checkouts online

Supply issue will hold back ambitious expansion plans by Intel and others

From smart plugs to smart switches, there are good, practical reasons for upgrading

Devices are thin, light and afford an extra layer of protection against cyberattacks

H&M, Nike, Volkswagen, Toyota and Apple among many brands curtailing services or operations

Joint venture shows how Japanese companies are trying to catch up in the race for EV dominance

It boasts premium good looks and a solid array of features – though it’s not perfect