/tags/samsung Samsung en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:38:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-09/itc-says-samsung-infringed-on-apple-patents The decision is the latest in a tit-for-tat legal battle between the two electronics giants matched only by their heated competition in the smartphone market. Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:38:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-09/itc-says-samsung-infringed-on-apple-patents Scott Neuman /2013-07-03/new-jay-z-album-tests-the-musician-and-samsung On July 4, Jay-Z will release his album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, via an app that will be available to Samsung smart phone users three days before its wider release. It's not the first branding promotion between the tech and music industries, but it may be the highest profile. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:18:00 GMT /2013-07-03/new-jay-z-album-tests-the-musician-and-samsung Laura Sydell /npr-news/2013-06-04/u-s-trade-body-rules-apple-violated-samsung-patents The U.S. International Trade Commission's ruling affects some older models of the iPhone and iPad. President Obama has 60 days to overturn the order; Apple said it will appeal. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-04/u-s-trade-body-rules-apple-violated-samsung-patents Krishnadev Calamur /2013-04-26/samsung-rings-up-sales Samsung announced Friday its first quarter profit is at a record high — net profit surged 42 percent. The company has now seen six straight quarters of growth, thanks to strong smartphone sales. On Saturday, it's launching a new smartphone in the U.S. — the Galaxy S4. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT /2013-04-26/samsung-rings-up-sales /2013-04-01/how-did-samsung-win-with-smartphones-the-great-phone-incineration-of-1995 In 1995, Samsung's chairman set more than 100,000 phones on fire in front of his employees. The message was clear: make better quality or "I'll come back and do the same thing." Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:06:00 GMT /2013-04-01/how-did-samsung-win-with-smartphones-the-great-phone-incineration-of-1995 Caitlin Kenney /2013-03-30/how-samsung-became-an-industry-giant South Korean company Samsung is the world leader in smartphone and cell phone sales. Bloomberg journalist Sam Grobart gained access to the company's headquarters, and wrote about his findings in Bloomberg Businessweek. Weekends on All Things Considered guest host Laura Sullivan talks to Growbart about some of the surprising things he found within the company, and how it became a global powerhouse. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMT /2013-03-30/how-samsung-became-an-industry-giant /npr-news/2013-03-21/samsung-is-on-a-roll-but-can-it-beat-apple The company's long-term position in the smartphone market is complicated because of its historical association with hardware. One analyst says that what really matters to consumers are the software and new experiences. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:58:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-21/samsung-is-on-a-roll-but-can-it-beat-apple Steve Henn /npr-news/2013-03-01/judge-throws-out-half-of-jury-award-in-apple-samsung-patent-case The judge took issue with the legal theory the original jury used to reach its decision. The judge ordered a new trial to determine the damages. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-01/judge-throws-out-half-of-jury-award-in-apple-samsung-patent-case Eyder Peralta /2013-02-07/what-cellphone-brand-does-north-korean-leader-use Corporations pay millions to have their products turn up in the hands of famous people. But cellphone makers were not thrilled when a photo showed a smartphone on a table next to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This set off fevered speculation about which brand it was. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:30:00 GMT /2013-02-07/what-cellphone-brand-does-north-korean-leader-use /2012-10-23/episode-412-how-to-fix-the-patent-mess On today's show, we talk with a Stanford law professor about the problems with software patents — and how to fix the system. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:53:00 GMT /2012-10-23/episode-412-how-to-fix-the-patent-mess