Each technology rises, and then falls and finds a niche. Soon it will be the turn of the smartphone. The arrival of the original iPhone back in 2007 heralded a revolution in how we use computing power, transforming it from something that sat on a desk in a PC that got used nine-to-five, to something that we carried in our pockets and accessed all the […]
Microsoft demoed Windows 10 Enterprise edition running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor late last year. Image: Microsoft Qualcomm has confirmed that new mobile Windows 10 PCs running its ARM-based Snapdragon 835 system on chip (SoC) will arrive by the fourth quarter. Microsoft and Qualcomm announced in December that a new line of always-on cellular Windows 10 PCs running on Qualcomm’s ARM chips would be on the way […]
(Image: Samsung) Read any review of Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 and there’s one consistent theme that appears: The position of the fingerprint sensor is seriously flawed. Must read: Apple’s big $1,000+ iPhone gamble Let’s take a look at what the reviewers have been saying. Let’s begin with Walt Mossberg over at The Verge: In my tests, the Galaxy S8 had the least reliable, most frustrating, biometric security […]
Samsung Electronics will commence a software update for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus following consumer complaints that their handsets have red-tinted displays. Earlier this week, in South Korea, consumers posted pictures of their phones with red tinted screens. Samsung said it was not a quality issue and something that could be fixed manually via settings. The South Korean tech giant said the software update will supplement […]
Astronomers have detected for the first time multiple images from a gravitationally lensed Type Ia supernova. The new observations suggest promising new avenues for the study of the accelerated expansion of the universe, gravity and distribution of dark matter in the universe. (via WSJ)
Some Samsung Galaxy S8 units apparently have a red tint on their display, but Samsung does not consider it a defect — more like an easily adjustable detail. For those unfamiliar with the matter, the Galaxy S8 is not set to go on sale in the United States until April 21, but it already launched in Samsung’s home country of South Korea on April 17. The smartphone had […]
(Image: Mastercard) Swipe-to-pay, then chip-and-PIN. What next, credit cards with fingerprint sensors? Turns out that’s Mastercard’s latest invention, a new credit card with an integrated fingerprint sensor, which aims to fight in-store fraud. The card, currently under trial in South Africa, includes sensor is embedded in plastic of the credit card, allowing customers to authorize a payment with a fingerprint, rather than a PIN code or a […]
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will hit the U.S. shelves on April 21. However, some users who preordered the Samsung smartphones have started receiving the devices. The flagships are being touted as two of the year’s best smartphones. Tech Times reported on Tuesday, April 18, how a YouTuber compared the latest Samsung handsets’ real-world speed performance against premium flagships from other OEMs such as the iPhone 7, OnePlus […]
Starburst galaxies contain regions where stars are forming at such a breakneck rate that the galaxy is eating up its gas supply faster than it can be replenished. Source link
Samsung Electronics has completed the development of its second-generation 10-nanometer process, the company said. The 10-nanometer Lower Power Plus (10LPP) increases performance by 10 percent and consumes 15 percent less power than its predecessor the 10-nanometer Lower Power Early (10LPE) process, the company added. Samsung began mass production of 10-nanometer processors, using the 10LPE process, last year in October. It used the process for its own System-on-a-Chip […]
The Samsung Galaxy S8, top, and S8 Plus are displayed, Monday, April 17, 2017, in New York. The 5.8-inch S8 and the 6.2-inch S8 Plus both have nearly 15 percent more display space than last year’s comparable models. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 phone is stunning. But its $100 price hike is hard to swallow. That’s how much extra you’ll shell out for the S8, […]
Qualcomm beat Wall Street’s sales and profit forecasts for its second quarter as the mobile chipmaker’s performance was boosted by the launch of new smartphones including Samsung’s Galaxy S8. However, the company on Wednesday warned of greater uncertainty in its outlook for the next quarter because of its legal battle with Apple, some of whose contract manufacturers have withheld about $1bn in royalty payments to Qualcomm in […]
At the center of the Centaurus galaxy cluster, there is a large elliptical galaxy called NGC 4696. Deeper still, there is a supermassive black hole buried within the core of this galaxy. New data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes has revealed details about this giant black hole. Source link
Microsoft’s Windows has long been the world’s most popular operating system, but not anymore. Windows is no longer on top. For the first time ever, Google’s Android mobile operating system has managed to trump Windows and become the world’s most popular OS. This further goes to prove how mobile has soared and in today’s mobile-driven world, Android rules the game. Android Dethrones Windows Web analytics firm StatCounter […]
The much touted Samsung Bixby smart assistant is exclusive to the latest Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ flagships, but it has already been unofficially ported to older handsets as well. Samsung introduced its new Bixby assistant last month, before the actual unveiling of the Galaxy S8 flagship series. The company promises a “fundamentally different” experience with Bixby as it’s not just another assistant similar to Siri, Cortana or Google […]
Samsung’s DeX is one of the best mobile PC solutions I have seen to date. For years, I’ve wanted a portable device as powerful as my PC that I could attach to a monitor or TV while on the go for easy access to productivity tools. Companies like Motorola and Asus have developed products that use a smartphone as the […]
The recently unveiled Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus flagships will not be compatible with Google’s Daydream VR headset. Both phones, sporting gorgeous, near bezel-less displays, is decidedly perfect for virtual reality experiences given the screen’s vibrance and pixel density. A great display is one of the de facto requirements of smooth VR experiences, and it’s a shame that the Galaxy S8’s awe-striking display won’t tandem Google’s own VR […]
A Nintendo Switch is reportedly starting to get warped after 40 to 50 hours of playing in dock mode. According to the owner, it becomes “very hot,” speculating that it’s likely because of how the console is outputting games to the TV. In this case, the title in question is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo Switch Dock Mode Flaw? Posted by Redditor _NSR, […]
Samsung Galaxy S8. Photo by Michael Krigsman. Samsung’s Unpacked launch party this week for the long-awaited Galaxy S8 phone was a gadget lover’s dream. From the bright screen to its waterproof body, the phone is exciting. Although the Galaxy S8 and its larger brother/sister, the S8+, have received a lot of attention, one enterprise showpiece is a new docking station called the DeX Station , which is […]
One major feature of the Samsung Galaxy S line that we have seen in place since 2010 is the physical home button. On the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, that button has been removed and this trend may continue with the next Apple iPhone. The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in New York City last week was very exciting and I enjoyed the opportunity to try out the […]
The new Samsung S8, incorporating its virtual assistant Bixby, seen on display in New York Samsung’s Bixby is the new kid on the block of personal digital assistants and is likely to face a rough reception in a neighborhood dominated by tech sector rivals. Bixby—introduced at Samsung’s unveiling of Galaxy S8 smartphones—aims to help the South Korean giant break into a surging market for voice-activated virtual assistants, […]
Samsung Galaxy S8. Photo by Michael Krigsman. Is it a “work of art” as Samsung described it? Of course not. The Galaxy S8 is no Michelangelo. Samsung is also saying it’s the best design in consumer electronics, and although we shouldn’t take the Korean tech giant’s hyperbole too literally, I for one agree. The unveiling and design of the Galaxy S8, in a lot of ways, is […]
April Fools’ Day: the best day of the year. Everyone is pranking one another, having a good time, laughing, and nobody is ever annoyed or angry in the slightest. It’s the perfect day! I love pranks and I am always down for a good one. But sometimes the pranks, unfortunately, do not go as planned. Here are four April Fools’ Day pranks I pulled that went very […]
I headed out to New York City for the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event last week and describe my day on MobileTechRoundup show #394. Kevin and I had plenty of other mobile tech to discuss too. Image: ZDNet Recapping the Samsung Galaxy S8 event Gear 360 and Samsung DeX look interesting Kevin bought a Moto G5 Plus and is impressed Huawei P10 hands on Garmin’s new Forerunner 935 […]
