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Breaking: Samsung recalls ~ 663,500 washing machines in the US due to fire hazard
Samsung issues a recall of over 663,000 top-load washing machines in the US over fire hazards. Notably, the risky top-load washing machines were sold in the country between June 2021 and December 2022 through Samsung.com Best Buy, Costco, and The Home Depot and Lowe’s.
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Samsung recall involves several top-load washing machine models with super speed wash. The washers were sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors and include model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A.
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Software update available
Samsung said that all washers featuring Wi-Fi connectivity support will automatically download the free software repair through SmartThings app. In case you have not connected your Wi-Fi-equipped washer to the internet must follow the instructions below on how to download the software repair through SmartThings app.
- Consumers whose washing machines do not have Wi-Fi capability should immediately stop using the washer and contact Samsung directly for a free dongle to plug in and download the software repair.
The following model and serial number ranges are included in the recall:
Samsung’s commitment
Samsung is working to ensure customers can continue to use their washers with minimal disruption by providing the first-ever over-the-air software recall remedy in the home appliances industry. If your washer’s control panel requires a physical repair even after installing the update, Samsung will repair it free of cost.
#Recall: @SamsungUS top-load super speed washing machines can short-circuit and overheat; Fire hazard; 51 reports of smoking, melting, overheating or fires. Three cases of smoke inhalation. Get free software repair. Full notice: https://t.co/0RedjszU8L pic.twitter.com/EO1qB55kh8
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) December 22, 2022
TSMC will commence 1.6nm semiconductor production in the second half of 2026. The company’s Co-Chief Operating Officer, Y.J. Mii, announced (via NikkeiAsia) in the US that the new A16 chip manufacturing technology will begin production in the second half of 2026.
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is also working on 1.6nm process tech, called Backside Power Delivery. Taiwanese chipmaker said that 1.6nm is an area where they are competing with Intel, racing to boost the speed of AI semiconductors.
Demand from AI chip companies led TSMC to develop the new A16 chip manufacturing process faster than expected. High NA EUV, the next-generation extreme ultraviolet exposure equipment for drawing ultra-fine circuits, is unlikely to be used.
Samsung previously revealed it plans to mass produce 2nm in 2025 and 1.4nm in 2027, which is similar to TSMC. Meanwhile, Intel could start mass production of the 1.8nm process later this year, with 1.4nm expected to be announced in 2027.
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Samsung is releasing a new update of the Quick Share app for Android 14 devices. Identified via version 13.6.13.6, the new update is available on the Galaxy Store with an installation package of 25.58MB
The fresh update brings the Family Hub refrigerator nearby sharing support for a better experience. It also fixes some bugs encountered in the previous version. However, it does not bring any new features or changes but you will surely get a smoother usability experience after updating.
It is worth mentioning that the Samsung Quick Share 13.6.13.6 update is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 14 based One UI 6.1 or One UI 6.0. If your device is eligible you can install the update to enjoy enhanced functions.
Users can update the Quick Share app in two ways. The first way is to update from Galaxy Store, for which open the Galaxy Store app >> Menu Options >> Updates. A new page will open from where you can install all available updates.
The second one is from the app, for that, you have to open Settings of your smartphone >> Connected devices >> Quick Share >> About Quick Share. If any new update is available then you will see the Update option. You can install the latest update by tapping on the Update button.
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Mattel to Bring Three Channels to Samsung TV Plus in the US. Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action, and Mattel Jr. to mark Mattel’s first-ever FAST channels, enhancing Samsung TV Plus’ Family & Kids offering with content featuring iconic Mattel brands.
Samsung announced its partnership with Mattel, bringing three channels on TV Plus in the US. The newly announced channels will be available on TV Plus later this year, accessible through Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy Devices.
Mattel’s Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action, and Mattel Jr. to broadcast content inspired by globally beloved brands such as American Girl, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, classic Monster High, Thomas & Friends, and more.
The new channels will be easy to access, around-the-clock kids programming curated for fans of Mattel IP to enjoy hours of shows and family entertainment. Users can find the shows on the dedicated ‘Kids’ destination on the Samsung TV Plus home screen.
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