Samsung

Samsung is developing AI-driven home appliances such as the Family Hub refrigerator, combined washer/dryer units and voice-controlled air conditioners to largely automate routine tasks by 2040. Key hurdles remain price, space requirements, security and user acceptance; some features will only be offered if they deliver real added value. Samsung promises seven years of software updates, emphasizes energy saving as currently the most used AI function, and wants to better account for regional needs from its Stuttgart development center. » More on welt.de

The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court ruled that the city of Datteln must re-tender the planned order of around 650 iPads in a product-neutral way and may not preselect Apple. The judgment criticizes common procurement practices and could affect state purchases of school IT in Germany. Samsung welcomed the decision; Datteln’s mayor complained of delays in equipping the schools. » More on finanzen.net

South Korea's exports rose 68.7% year-on-year in August, driven by a record in semiconductors, whose shipments climbed 209% to $46.7 billion and now account for 47.5% of total exports. The country posted a trade surplus of nearly $34.8 billion in August, benefiting strongly from global demand for AI infrastructure, but showing vulnerabilities in the event of an AI market correction. On the domestic market, Samsung shares briefly traded flat at 260,000 won. » More on finanzen.net