Gary Shapiro is the longtime CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, and he has played a lot of roles over the years in that job.
Shapiro presides over CES 2020, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas this week. He plays the seer, as the author of a couple of best-selling books about the future of technology. He’s a policy wonk who promotes the consumer electronics industry’s views in…
LG V60 ThinQ back panels leak, hint at a quad camera setup
January 8, 2020
The back panel of the LG V60 ThinQ has surfaced. Photos show two different color options, the second of which has a pearl-like finish. The phone is expected to be unveiled at the MWC in February and it will feature 5G connectivity and a Dual Screen accessory like the V50…
Amazon researchers trained an AI model in multiple languages to improve product searches
January 8, 2020
Amazon operates in 14 countries around the world, nine of which are eligible for its Prime yearly subscription service. It goes without saying that the company has a real desire to make available its shopping experience in any number of languages, particularly where…
Xiaomi Mi 8 receives stable Android 10
January 8, 2020
The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to receive Android’s latest version. The update is now seeding to global variants of the Mi 8 and bears the MIUI 11.0.1.0 QEAMIXM build number. It comes in at 1.9 GB and brings the December security patch.
Update changelog
Users are getting all the usual Android 10 features like better privacy, improved location controls and enhanced system-wide dark…
Excitement for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 is understandably running high, but there is plenty of steam in the Galaxy Fold 2 hype train as well. Especially now that the vertically folding, clamshell handset has been spotted in live images and could actually be joining…
You may not hear about Coolpad often, but the brand may just have unveiled the most affordable 5G phone that will be available in the US. The Coolpad Legacy 5G will cost under $400 when it launches in Q2 of this year, youll be able to get one from Coolpads own site…
August's smaller smart lock doesn't need a Bluetooth bridge
January 8, 2020
August’s Smart Lock Pro is one of the more highly praised smart locks. In a moment of doubt, users can double check that they’ve secured their doors via an app, rather than returning home. Plus, it’s easier to unlock the door remotely than it is to share keys with friends, dog walkers and the like.
But while the Smart Lock Pro does arguably look sleeker than its competitors, it…
Apple is seeking the best iPhone Night mode photos shot by owners of any of the iPhone 11 models. The top five photos will each be used for Apple marketing campaigns, which may include anything from appearing on the company’s website through store visuals to billboard…
We reported yesterday that there’s a new FBI iPhone case — the bureau again asking Apple to unlock two iPhones belonging to a suspected shooter.
There are obvious similarities between the San Bernardino and Pensacola cases. Not just that both relate to shootings and…
Rugged smartphones are few and far between, which is why the very quiet announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is one that might have some of you out there very interested.
The device has clearly been designed with durability in mind and even comes with a MIL-STD-810 certification. That means it should be able to withstand its fair share of abuse — unlike many other Samsung…
