logo
episode-header-image
May 2017
54m 39s

The Samsung Story Part 1

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

How did the company Samsung get its start? From its humble beginnings as a grocery and shipping company, we look at the complicated history of one of South Korea's most influential companies.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Yesterday
Week in Tech: Hot Maps and AI Judges
Is betting on current events the ‘future of news’? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah ask AI if their favorite restaurants are hot or not and why Gen Z is nostalgic for a world without the internet. They also discuss Wimbledon’s new AI judges and how drones are impacting ... Show More
38m 9s
Jul 9
The Story: Roblox and the ‘Prehistoric Era’ of Gaming w/ David Baszucki
David Baszucki is the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, the gaming platform that’s become a digital playground for millions of kids around the world. Baszucki sits down with Oz to talk about how Roblox became one of the most beloved tech platforms for the younger generations, and why ... Show More
31m 21s
Jul 4
TechStuff Classic: The Story of the Sony Walkman
This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes — all about the Sony Walkman. Jonathan Strickland dives into why Time named the portable device number 47 on a list of the 50 most influential gadgets of all time. How did the Walkman become a thing, and what influence has ... Show More
46m 8s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2020
374: The Secretive World of Samsung, the South Korean Tech Giant. With Geoffrey Cain
An explosive expose of Samsung, one of the biggest and most secretive companies in the world, as the Korean juggernaut battles Apple and Sony to dominate the world of technology. Seen for decades in tech circles as a fast follower rather than an innovation leader, Samsung today h ... Show More
1h 29m
Apr 2020
How about a Samsung smartphone for $110?
Samsung has a new crop of Galaxy phones starting at #109.99. Jefferson Graham has the scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
1m 57s
Jun 2024
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s Stock Split Has Arrived
Plus, Samsung workers in South Korea stage first-ever walkout. And SoftBank Corp. plans to build a large-scale AI data center in Japan. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
2m 11s
Feb 2022
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S22
The iPhone has new competition in the form of Samsung's Galaxy S22 line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
5m 55s
Apr 2019
Samsung's Galaxy Fold phones are breaking
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is here — and it’s already breaking. The Verge’s Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Paul Miller talk first impressions of Samsung’s new phone. Later, they discuss the end of the feud and lawsuits between Apple and Qualcomm and more. Learn more about your ad cho ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2020
Samsung gives foldables another go with the Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung did a surprisingly good job keeping the Galaxy Fold under wraps, surprising the world with its first foldable this time last year during the Galaxy S10 unveil. When it came to the Galaxy Z Flip, on the other hand, the company just went ahead and showed the whole thing off ... Show More
4m 21s
Jan 2024
Apple Watch vs Samsung | From Dust to Dynasty | 1
It’s 1936 in a small town in Korea and a rakish scion of a wealthy family realizes he has to clean up his act by starting a small import export business. By the 1980s, he fast tracks South Korea’s first computer chip factory, and turns hundreds of engineers into fiercely loyal, t ... Show More
37m 45s
Mar 2016
The International Harvester Story
The International Harvester Company was incredibly influential in the advent of modern farming technology. Join Scott and Ben as they take a deep-dive into the company's rich history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2018
Samsung's new Galaxy S4 tablet has a marketing challenge
Samsung's new Galaxy S4 tablet will cost upwards of $800 with accessories, and looks to compete with the no. 1 tablet, the Apple iPad. USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig and Eli Blumenthal join Jefferson Graham to discuss Samsung's marketing challenge on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy a ... Show More
3m 20s
Oct 2016
Is the Samsung Galaxy toast?
In the wake of exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, Jefferson Graham asks what's to become of the Galaxy lineup on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
2m 27s