Samsung announced a bunch of new products over the summer, including the Galaxy Tab S6 and the second iteration of its Galaxy Watch Active. Now we know when to expect them, and how much they’ll cost.
First up, the Galaxy Watch Active2 — which is big on personalization — is available to pre-order from today, and will go on general sale on September 26th for $280 for the 40mm…
Huawei’s new Kirin 990 is the world’s first 5G-integrated chipset
September 6, 2019
Huawei has unveiled the Kirin 990 chipset at IFA 2019 in Berlin. The Kirin 990 is the world’s first 5G-integrated mobile chipset.
It has been developed in-house and is widely expected to be found in the upcoming Mate 30 Pro and Mate X foldable. Huawei utilized the 7nm EUV…
Huawei’s FreeBuds 3 are noise-canceling AirPods for your Android
September 6, 2019
Huawei has been making truly wireless earbuds for several years now, inspired (if that’s the word) by Apple’s literally traffic-stopping AirPods. While we wait for Apple to upgrade its headphones (probably in a week or so), Huawei unveiled its third-generation…
Microsoft releases its first preview of Power Toys for Windows 10
September 6, 2019
If you’ve been a PC user since the days of Windows 95 and Windows XP, then you may recognize the name Power Toys from a set of Microsoft-developed system utilities. After a few generations on the shelf, the concept has returned and now the first preview release of Power Toys for Windows 10 is available. Going along with Microsoft’s open source shift, the set of utilities and their…
The slow reveal of the OnePlus TV continues with the set’s controller. CEO Pete Lau this evening shared an image of the OnePlus TV remote on Twitter.
The OnePlus TV remote will draw immediate comparison to the one paired with the Apple TV. Similarities include the general…
One of the most promising features spotted during the Android Q Beta that has yet to emerge following Android 10’s launch is customizing the AOD and lockscreen clock. It now appears that this Pixel personalization, along with others, could still be coming.
Towards the end…
NYU report lists likely social media disinformation tactics for 2020
September 6, 2019
The 2020 US presidential election will serve as the ultimate test for social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to prove they can combat fake news. But could they be fighting the last war? A report released by NYU’s Stern Center for Business and Human Rights argues that relatively new tactics like domestic fake news operations, phony memes on Instagram and deepfake videos will play a…
Nintendo teases strange new motion control experience for Switch
September 5, 2019
Fresh off its Nintendo Direct announcements yesterday, the gaming company is already teasing a “new experience” for the Switch — some sort of bizarre new motion controller accessory that uses the console’s Joy-Con controllers, promising more details on September…
The next Nintendo Switch accessory is a springy circle
September 5, 2019
The Nintendo Switch is full of surprises. Not only is it a hybrid console for living room and mobile play, but it’s received a lineup of add-ons that introduce new ways to engage with games. There are driving wheels and gamepad modifiers for the Joy-Cons, and Nintendo…
Following the launch of Android 10 and announcement of new tablets at IFA 2019 this week, Google is again encouraging developers to optimize apps for large-screen Android devices. One reason the company touts is the over 175 million Android tablets running the Google Play Store today.
In an Android Developers blog post today, the company shared the new statistic, and called “Android tablets a…
