LG has been experimenting with some quirky ideas for smartphones lately, and today its latest device is getting a release date in the United States. Starting November 1st you’ll be able to get the LG G8X ThinQ for $699.
The LG G8X ThinQ is a slightly upgraded version of the device that launched earlier this year. Just like that device, it has a Snapdragon 855 and useful features like a Google…
France’s aggressive push to develop its AI ecosystem seems to be paying dividends as the number of startups continues to soar.
A new report released today identified 432 AI-related startups in France, up from 312 last year and 180 back in 2016. The report was produced by…
CalDigit launches Tuff nano portable USB-C SSD as Satechi debuts Bluetooth Extended Keypad for Mac and iPad
October 22, 2019
CalDigit has released its Tuff nano portable USB-C SSD today that offers IP67 dust and water resistance, up to 10Gbps speeds over USB 3.2 Gen 2, and more. In other news, Satechi has released a new wireless numpad for Mac and iPad that recharges over USB-C called the…
Samsung Display ships more OLED panels for iPhones than expected
October 22, 2019
Despite a strained relationship between Apple and Samsung Display, the South Korean manufacturer continues to be the leading supplier of OLED panels for iPhones. In fact, it has been going so well that it will ship a higher number than expected. Depending on the volumes in December, the total will be somewhere in the range of 40-50 million panels.
Samsung Display is shipping 90% of the OLED panels…
Apple now sells iPhone XR units made in India
October 22, 2019
Apple has started selling the iPhone XR that are made in India – assembled by Foxconns facility in Chennai. Thats a bit behind schedule as early indications pointed to an August launch. Better late then never, though.
The phones MSRP was originally INR 77,000…
Honor Band 5i comes with built-in USB-A charging port
October 22, 2019
The Honor Band 5 was unveiled back in July and now the company announced a new version dubbed the Honor Band 5i. Its a slightly cheaper alternative with a mostly unchanged design, save for a built-in USB-A charging connector housed in the silicone strap. This means you…
Fender is out with a new app today that lets users learn the chords to their favorite music. Better yet for Apple users, Fender Songs integrates with Apple Music to offer scrolling chords and lyrics in real-time.
Fender shared details about its new app in a press release today (via The Verge):
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of Fender Songs, Fender’s…
The brand new iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have now gained the ability to view HDR video within the YouTube iOS app.
Spotted initially by , it’s worth noting that YouTube has already supported HDR video on certain iOS devices for a little while now — including…
Aurora Insight raises $18 million for sensors and AI that monitor radio frequency spectrum in near-real time
October 22, 2019
Keeping tabs on the ever-changing global connectivity map isn’t easy, particularly for the businesses spending billions to secure wireless spectrum. It’s this gap in strategic intelligence that motivated the founding of Aurora Insight, a Washington, D.C. startup using a…
After reports that the Samsung Galaxy S10’s fingerprint scanner can be fooled by cheap third-party screens protectors, some UK banks are now blacklisting the phone in a bid to protect their customers.
Initially spotted by users on the /r/GalaxyS10 subreddit, NatWest customers in the UK have been unable to download the dedicated banking app from the Google Play Store in recent days following…
