Morning Brief

1. Samsung Electronics exits China’s home appliance market
2. Security researchers uncover a major vulnerability in Microsoft Edge
3. Apple agrees to settle class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri features
4. Valve open-sources Steam Controller shell CAD files
5. Microsoft to gradually shut down Xbox Copilot project

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Samsung Electronics exits China’s home appliance market

On May 6, according to a report by Yonhap News citing industry sources, Samsung Electronics has decided to withdraw from the home appliance market in China and has notified local distributors and partners to stop selling products such as TVs. The company described this move as a “strategic adjustment” to its China operations, citing rapidly changing domestic and global business environments.

The scope of this withdrawal is limited to the home appliance business. Samsung will continue operating its mobile, semiconductor, and medical device businesses in China. In mobile, it plans to keep promoting devices equipped with Galaxy AI and launch China-specific models such as the “Heart for the World” series, while strengthening cooperation with local AI companies.

In terms of production and R&D, Samsung will shift its China focus toward advanced industries, including research, manufacturing collaboration, and investment. It will continue mobile technology development and maintain operations at its Suzhou home appliance factory as well as its semiconductor plants in Xi’an and Suzhou.

Financially, the profitability of Samsung’s home appliance division has continued to decline due to global uncertainties and rising costs of raw materials and components. In 2025, the Visual Display (VD) and Digital Appliances (DA) divisions reported a combined loss of 200 billion KRW (approximately RMB 945 million). Meanwhile, net profit of Samsung Electronics China’s sales entity fell 44% year-over-year to 168.1 billion KRW. Source

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Security researchers uncover a major vulnerability in Microsoft Edge

On May 4, a cybersecurity researcher released a proof-of-concept tool demonstrating a potential security issue in Microsoft Edge. The browser reportedly loads users’ saved credentials into system memory in plaintext at startup, even when those credentials are not actively in use.

More notably, despite all passwords residing unprotected in memory, the browser still requires users to log in again. When the researcher reported the issue to Microsoft, the company responded that this behavior is “by design” and does not consider it a security vulnerability. Source

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Apple agrees to settle class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri features

Recently, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in California. Plaintiffs alleged that Apple misled iPhone buyers by suggesting that a new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence would launch in 2024, which has yet to materialize. The settlement still requires court approval.

According to the Financial Times, the settlement applies to U.S. customers who purchased the iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro. Eligible users may receive compensation. Apple does not admit wrongdoing regarding its promotion of the unfulfilled AI features.

At WWDC 2024, Apple showcased a more “personalized” Siri capable of understanding on-screen content and executing tasks within apps. While Apple rolled out features such as text editing, image generation, and ChatGPT integration between 2024 and 2025, the new Siri has not yet been released. It was only in March 2025—over five months after the iPhone 16 launch—that Apple acknowledged the delay and removed related advertisements.

Currently, the updated Siri is expected to launch later this year, powered in part by Gemini, and is likely to debut alongside iOS 27. Source

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Valve open-sources Steam Controller shell CAD files

Recently, Valve released the CAD design files for the outer shell of the Steam Controller, making them freely available on GitLab under a Creative Commons license. Users can utilize these files to design, produce, or modify accessories for the controller and its receiver (puck).

The released files only cover the external shell and do not include internal circuitry or hardware structures. This means users can create custom shells or accessories via 3D printing, but cannot build a complete Steam Controller from scratch.

The Steam Controller sold out shortly after its initial launch. Valve has previously confirmed plans to restock the product but has not announced a timeline. Other hardware announced alongside it, such as Steam Machine and the Steam Frame VR headset, also remain without confirmed release dates. Source

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Microsoft to gradually shut down Xbox Copilot project

On May 6, Xbox’s newly appointed CEO, Sarah Bond (note: Chinese name 阿萨·夏尔马 likely refers to Xbox leadership), confirmed via X (formerly Twitter) that Microsoft will gradually shut down the mobile version of Gaming Copilot and discontinue development of the console-based Copilot. She stated that Xbox needs to move faster, deepen community engagement, and address challenges faced by players and developers.

As part of this shift, Microsoft will phase out features that no longer align with its future strategy, including Copilot services on mobile and console. Gaming Copilot was an AI assistant designed for gaming scenarios, helping players solve puzzles and access walkthrough tips. Unlike the general-purpose Copilot, it focused on gaming, but sparked controversy for potentially shortening gameplay time and repurposing existing guide content. Source

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News Worth a Quick Look

• According to 9to5Google, Google is developing a new Gemini AI subscription tier, codenamed Neon and tentatively named Google AI Ultra Lite. The plan is positioned between AI Pro ($20/month) and AI Ultra ($250/month), with an expected price of around $100, aiming to compete with similar offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI. Google is also reportedly exploring new agent-based computing capabilities, such as controlling a user’s Mac to organize files, scan local folders, extract document data into spreadsheets, or automatically sort downloaded files by type. Source