Samsung brings Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ to budget buyers who want more than the basics

Samsung is expanding its budget lineup with the Galaxy A17 5G smartphone and Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet, aiming to bring modern displays, long battery life, and extended software support to more affordable devices. Rather than chasing flagship specs, both products focus on reliability, durability, and everyday usability for phones and tablets that are meant to be used and shared.

Samsung is putting Google Gemini AI into your refrigerator, whether you need it or not

Samsung fridge AI

Samsung is taking AI out of phones and laptops and placing it directly into the kitchen. At CES 2026, the company plans to unveil refrigerators and other appliances powered by Google Gemini, using cameras and cloud intelligence to track food, manage inventory, and suggest actions. While some design upgrades solve real problems, the deeper push toward cloud based AI inside everyday appliances raises new questions about control, longevity, and whether consumers actually want this level of intelligence watching what they eat.