Galaxy smartphone users will soon be able to unlock their Volvo Cars and Polestar using the Samsung Wallet‘s Digital Key feature. Today, the company announced that the Digital Key support for select Volvo Cars and Polestar is coming to Samsung Wallet.

Samsung Wallet Digital Key will ensure a seamless unlocking experience with select Volvo Cars and Polestar. The company revealed that users with compatible Galaxy devices can effortlessly unlock, lock, and even start their vehicles.

Volvo Cars Digital Key will rollout to Samsung Wallet this month in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia. Polestar vehicle owners will also get eligible starting this month in regions including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics said:

“Our partnership with automakers such as Volvo Cars and Polestar marks another exciting step forward in making everyday activities like driving hassle-free for more Galaxy users worldwide.”

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Samsung Wallet’s Digital Key offers three ways to control the car:

1. Ultra-wideband (UWB) for hands-free access
2. Near Field Communication (NFC) for tap-to-unlock and start
3. Bluetooth low energy (BLE) control via Samsung Wallet

Back in 2022, Samsung merged Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass to introduce the Samsung Wallet. Secured by Samsung Knox, Samsung Wallet offers services like digital payments, digital ID, tickets, boarding passes, and digital car keys.

Galaxy devices come pre-installed with the Samsung Wallet app. The company is rapidly expanding the app’s availability to markets globally. The app’s features differ on devices based on the hardware requirements such as NFC and UWB.

Samsung has acknowledged bugs in Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra’s Superfast Charging. It appears to be a widespread problem as the social platforms and Samsung’s Community forums have exploded with similar complaints.

Recently, Samsung Italia acknowledged bugs in Superfast Charging on the Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. The vanilla model remains excluded as it doesn’t support 45W superfast charging functionality and is capped at 25W.

The official release has started on February 7 and consumers are gradually receiving their new Galaxy devices. Several owners reported on X, Reddit, and Samsung Community that the new S25 +/Ultra doesn’t properly support 45W charging.

The reason is suspected to be a lack of support for the 5A cable. Samsung’s Italia subsidiary asked a user, while pledging a fix with future One UI 7 update, whether they are using a 5A cable instead of the 3A cable that arrived in the box.

Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra feature a new charging profile. The company has made hardware-level tweaks to end the necessity of a 5A cable for Superfast charging. The in-box cable of 3A is also capable of charging the phone at 45W.

Samsung fans having a 5A cable and 45W brick may have been charging their S25+ or Ultra with the same products. The shift in the charging profile was probably overseen by the software team resulting in bugs in the Superfast Charging.

It’s worth noting that the lock screen shows Superfast Charging 2.0 but the real experience isn’t the same. The flagship models allegedly take hours to recharge the battery with the same adapter and cable used to charge existing Galaxy devices.

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Nvidia is reportedly in talks with Samsung and SK Hynix for a SOCAMM AI chip. The company is accelerating its collaboration with Korean chip makers amid the AI boom.

According to BusinessKorea, Nvidia is pushing Samsung and SK Hynix for commercialization of SOCAMM (System on Chip Advanced Memory Module) AI memory technology.

A report from another trusted outlet suggests that Nvidia, Samsung, and SK Hynix are exchanging SOCAMM prototypes for testing, with mass production expected to start by the end of 2025.

SOCAMM uses low-power LPDDR5X for better efficiency and performance. It can dramatically boost data transfer speeds, which would be crucial for AI computing with extra I/O pins.

SOCAMM’s detachable module design is the biggest strength that lets users easily replace the memory. NVIDIA’s push for its memory standard marks a major shift from the JEDEC framework.

Earlier this year, the US chip giant introduced GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip and Project DIGITS. SOCAMM could be the next-gen HBM with superior performance and power efficiency.

An industry source noted:

“Memory standards have traditionally been determined by a consensus among multiple PC, memory, and server companies at JEDEC, but NVIDIA is pursuing its own memory standard, reflecting confidence in its innovation and influence.”

Samsung is about to appoint semiconductor experts to the Board of Directors tomorrow. Eyeing the AI era, Samsung is fortifying the Board with semiconductor veterans to regain competitiveness in the market.

TheChosunDaily reports that Samsung will take the final call on appointing chip experts to the Board tomorrow. In late 2024, the company operated a major executive-level reshuffle – centered on chip business growth.

Samsung is now appointing multiple chip specialists to its Board as part of efforts to restore competitiveness. The Board meeting is set to be held on February 18 to finalize the appointment of internal and external directors.

The Korean tech giant is considering tripling the number of semiconductor experts on the Board from one to three. Currently, Samsung’s Board has nine members including three internal directors and six external directors.

Jun Young-hyun, head of the DS Division (vice chairman and CEO) who oversees semiconductor operations, will be appointed as an internal director.

For the remaining position, technical experts such as Song Jai-hyuk, CTO of the DS Division, and Nam Seok-woo, CTO of the Foundry Business, are being considered.

ISE 2025 honored Samsung with 12 awards for the best display signage solutions. Samsung and other companies showcased their next-gen display signage technologies at Integrated Systems Europe, Europe’s largest display exhibition.

The 12 awards that Samsung won at ISE 2025 were distributed across a range of its innovative products and initiatives, highlighting its leadership in the digital signage industry. Here’s a breakdown of the products and solutions:

Best of Show Awards (5):

Samsung Color E-Paper:

• This display won three “Best of Show” awards from different publications (AV Technology, Digital Signage, and Installation), recognizing its ultra-bright, lightweight, and energy-efficient design.

HoloDisplay:

• This 3D display also earned a “Best of Show” award from Installation, highlighting its innovative approach to creating floating images.

Interactive Display with Samsung AI Assistant:

• This educational solution received a “Best of Show” award from Tech & Learning, acknowledging its smart features and AI-powered interactivity.

AV News Awards (2):

AV Project of the Year (Commercial) Award:

• This award recognized Samsung’s use of its Outdoor LED Signage XHB series at the Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul, South Korea.

Digital Signage Innovation of the Year Award:

• This award celebrated the Transparent MICRO LED display for its groundbreaking design and functionality.

Inavation Awards (1):

Applied Technology Award:

• This award was given to Samsung for its installation of Onyx LED screens at Pathé Palace in Paris, France.

Top New Technologies (TNT) Awards from Commercial Integrator (3):

All-Weather Display:

• This award recognized Samsung’s OHDX Outdoor Signage 46″ and 55″ models.

TVs:

• This award was given to Samsung’s 2024 HBU8000 Hospitality TV.

Video Monitors:

• This award celebrated Samsung’s QHFX 115″ Smart Signage.

ISE Stand Design Awards from EXHIBITOR Magazine (1):

Sustainability Recognition XL (250 m2 or more):

• This award acknowledged the eco-conscious design of Samsung’s booth at ISE 2025.