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China’s AI chip ambitions crushed as US forces Samsung, TSMC to cut ties
US crushes China’s AI chip ambitions by limiting Samsung, TSMC
- Samsung and TSMC are blocked from supplying 7nm and below AI chips to Chinese firms.
- The US move disrupts the global chip supply, with Taiwan’s key role at risk.
- Samsung is also impacted by US regulations, limiting its ability to provide advanced chip manufacturing to Chinese clients.
TSMC banned AI chip supply to its Chinese clients following US orders. Now, a report suggests that Samsung is also subject to US restrictions, limiting the Foundry Division from supplying 7nm and below AI chips to Chinese firms.
The US-based Intel is also said to be complying with US regulations. Currently, only TSMC, Samsung, and Intel can provide foundry services for chips at 7nm or below. That said, China’s efforts to develop advanced AI chips will be fully blocked.
As all three major foundry players are now restricted, Alibaba’s AI chip design subsidiary, Pingtouge, could hit hard. China’s SMIC claims to have 7nm production capability, but it lacks the economic scale and efficiency to compete.
It’s worth noting that Chinese firms face setbacks in developing AI chips. The vendors will increasingly need to rely on NVIDIA and AMD for downgraded products, which meet US regulations.
The fresh US restrictions initially came to light from a notice TSMC issued last week. The chip manufacturer announced that it would suspend supply of 7nm and below technologies to all Chinese AI clients starting November 11.
Later on, the US Department of Commerce officially notified TSMC about the 7nm restrictions. Last week, TSMC highlighted that “as a law-abiding company, it is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations,” including export control laws.
Samsung Foundry Division also notified its Chinese clients. The company’s semiconductor decision is already in crisis. The latest US restrictions vanish the remaining growth aspect that the Foundry has been securing from its Chinese clients.
Via – TrendForce
Samsung has collaborated with F45 Training to offer free access to a variety of workouts on 2024 Samsung Smart TVs through the Samsung Daily+ lifestyle hub. The company aims to make it easier for people to enjoy all types of content on their TVs, whether it’s movies, games, or fitness routines.
This partnership lets users enjoy a wide range of on-demand fitness classes, including cardio, strength, hybrid, and recovery workouts, all from the comfort of their homes.
F45 Training is a leading global fitness community known for its 45-minute group workouts that combine functional exercises to improve everyday movement. Now, with this new integration, users can access F45’s workout library directly on their Samsung TV, which makes it easier to stay active and fit without leaving home.
The Samsung Daily+ platform, powered by Tizen OS, gives users access to more than just fitness content. It also connects to apps like Samsung Health, SmartThings, and Workspace to help users manage their daily activities all in one place.
F45’s workouts are designed for all fitness levels to offer flexibility with different types of exercises. Whether you want to improve your strength, boost your cardio, or focus on recovery, there’s something for everyone.
In addition, the F45 community offers motivational content to keep users inspired and connected. More workouts will be added to the Samsung Daily+ platform in the coming months.
Samsung Health Monitor app ends support for Android 11 and older phones this December
Samsung has introduced some useful new features for its SmartThings Hub, which make it easier to manage your smart home and keep everything running smoothly. The fresh update improves connectivity, reliability, and performance to provide a seamless smart home experience.
Back in 2023, Samsung introduced Hub Group and Hub Replace to create more robust mesh networks and upgrade their hub seamlessly. We are in 2024, and Samsung has announced two new features for the SmartThings app, Hub Manager and Hub Backup.
Hub Manager
The new Hub Manager feature helps you easily manage your hubs and Hub Groups. A Hub Group lets you connect multiple hubs to extend the range of your smart home network.
With Hub Manager, you can create, edit, or delete Hub Groups, making it easier to organize your devices and ensure they stay connected across a larger area.
Create SmartThings Hub Group:
You can easily create a SmartThings Hub group, just need to follow a few steps. Open the SmartThings app >> Go to the Favorites page and tap the (⋮) More Options >> Select Manage Hubs >> If no Hub Group exists, you’ll see the option to Create a Hub Group.
If a Hub Group already exists, the new hub will be automatically added as a secondary hub.
Edit SmartThings Hub Groups
To edit a Hub Group, go to Manage Hubs from the Favorites page >> tap Edit a Hub Group. You can now change the primary hub for the group as well as add or remove secondary hubs.
Hub Backup
The Hub Backup feature ensures your smart home keeps working even if your main hub goes offline. If the primary hub stops working, a secondary hub automatically takes over, so your devices and automation continue to run without interruption.
Hub Backup is enabled by default in Auto Hub Backup mode. To disable or enable, go to Manage Hubs and toggle Auto Hub Backup off.
If you prefer, you can also manually switch to a backup hub, giving you more control over the process. To set a Preferred Hub, you just need to go to Manage Hubs >> select Preferred Hub >> Choose the hub you want to be the default primary hub when it comes online.
Samsung just dropped a bold new SmartThings update, with he latest version adding a new AI-powered Home Insight feature. Samsung says the platform has upgraded with a new app home page, replacing Favorites.
The new SmartThings app homepage is designed to adapt to users’ lifestyles. The service will offer tailored features, which simplify home management and improve automation such as controlling lights, managing appliances, or creating custom routines.
Samsung SmartThings users can receive real-time summaries of their home’s status through the AI-enabled Home Insight feature. It will also present suggestions for necessary actions, achieved by analyzing various data sources, including:
- User lifestyle patterns
- Device usage history
- Home and device status
- Daily weather
- Indoor temperature
For instance, if a device is left on while no one is home, SmartThings will recommend turning it off to conserve energy. Another notification could include changes in indoor temperature or humidity that deviate from the usual levels, which will prompt suggestions to adjust devices for optimal comfort.
Samsung has also updated the SmartThings to function even better with ecosystem devices. The expanded device card now allows users to access key functions without navigating to the devices’ detail page.
- Available through the Device Control panel on Galaxy devices — as well as from the new Map View and the new SmartThings app on the Tab S10 Plus and Tab S10 Ultra.
Home Insight Widget
Samsung brought a Home Insight Widget to Galaxy Tab S10+/Ultra. It offers immediate access to SmartThings, transforming the tablet into a personalized home dashboard.
The major update to the SmartThings UX on Windows brings a panel-style interface. Key features include support for camera streaming and phone-finding functionality.
Additionally, users can instantly control important functions such as temperature while receiving doorbell notifications with a live streaming view that allows them to see who’s at the door.
- Supported on PCs running Windows OS 10 20 H1 and more recent models.
