consumer services

Samsung Reports Record Chip Profits Amid Global Memory Shortages

April 30, 2026

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CNET Services and Software

Samsung Reports Record Chip Profits Amid Global Memory Shortages

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Samsung reported record quarterly profits of $31.72 billion, surging nearly 500% due to intense demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence growth. Executives confirmed total sales of current production capacity through the end of the year and warned that supply deficits will worsen in 2027, affecting prices across laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles globally.

Apple announced fiscal 2026 second quarter results ending March 28, 2026, reporting $111.2 billion in revenue and $2.01 diluted earnings per share. CEO Tim Cook highlighted record iPhone sales driven by the iPhone 17 lineup and a new all-time high for Services revenue. The company declared a $0.27 quarterly dividend and authorized an additional $100 billion stock buyback program.

Apple Newsroom·Apr 30, 2026

consumer services

Instagram Expands Originality Rules to Photos and Carousels Beyond Reels

On April 30, 2026, Instagram updated its originality guidelines to apply to photos and carousels, not just Reels. Accounts posting mostly unoriginal content without meaningful creative input will lose eligibility for recommendations. Aggregators must demonstrate originality within a 30-day period to regain status. Simple edits like borders or credits do not qualify as sufficient contribution.

CNET Services and Software·Apr 30, 2026

gaming

Best Buy sells 55-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV for $250 until Saturday.

IGN Commerce Manager Eric Song reports Best Buy is selling the 55-inch Samsung U7900 4K Smart TV for $249.99 with free delivery, ending on Saturday. The 65-inch model costs $329.99. This entry-level 2025 TV features native 4K resolution, HDR10+, and a 60Hz refresh rate suitable for consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

IGN·Apr 30, 2026

gaming

Disney and Lucasfilm Launch Three New Star Wars Islands in Fortnite for May 4 Celebration

To celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Epic Games launched three new themed islands in Fortnite featuring distinct gameplay modes like Galactic Siege and Droid Tycoon. Additionally, a sneak peek of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie and a director Q&A event are scheduled for late May.