Samsung is just two days from its first Unpacked event of 2020 and tonight during the Oscars, we got an unexpected “spoiler.” Samsung officially confirmed the design and some features of its unannounced Galaxy Z Flip during a brief ad during the Oscars.
Without actually naming the device, an ad for Samsung Unpacked on February 11th showed off the new foldable in-depth. The brief ad shows the…
Android security flaw lets attackers send malware over Bluetooth
February 10, 2020
If you’re using a not-quite current Android phone, you’ll probably want to check for an update. Security researchers at ERNW have detailed a vulnerability, BlueFrag, that lets attackers silently deliver malware to and steal data from nearby phones running…
Infographic: 11 generations of Galaxy S flagships
February 9, 2020
We’re at the eve of the announcement of Samsung’s 11th generation Galaxy S – the Galaxy S20. This is a very important product launch for Samsung as it’s the first Galaxy S phone in the new decade (hence the jump from 10 to 20) and a phone that will be…
I needed a laptop to get me through CES 2020, so I turned to the HP Elite Dragonfly, a 2-in-1 notebook/tablet hybrid that boasts all-day battery life.
The device feels cool, strong, and functional, with a chance of holding its own in a very crowded 2-in-1 market. HP targets its Dragonfly brand at business users who need portability and decent performance in a package that weighs under a…
Bug prevents Windows 7 users from shutting down their PCs
February 9, 2020
Microsoft was supposed to have ended Windows 7 support in mid-January, but it can’t seem to completely let go — and neither can some PCs, apparently. Many users on Microsoft’s forums, Reddit and elsewhere are reporting that their Windows 7 systems refuse…
Kuo details coronavirus impact on iPhone 9 and iPhone 12 production, Foxconn uncertainty
February 9, 2020
Local Chinese authorities are refuting a report from yesterday, which said that they had told Foxconn it that could not open its iPhone production factories on February 10 like previously scheduled. reports today that Shenzhen authorities are still conducting checks and…
In this week’s top stories: Apple starts beta testing iOS 13.4, iPhone 12 size rumors, a new CarKey API for iPhone and Apple Watch, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.
Apple News is going through a shakeup less than one year after the introduction of Apple News+. Liz Schimel, the head of business for Apple News has stepped down less than than a year after the launch of…
Gaming’s TV ad spend drops nearly 88% in January
February 9, 2020
After a big holiday season, the gaming industry took it easy on TV advertising in January, with an estimated total spend of a mere $6.3 million, an 87.72% drop from December. Xbox accounted for nearly half of the total outlay, followed by Namco Bandai.
GamesBeat has…
Mario Kart VR gets a new location in London
February 9, 2020
There’s a new place to play Mario Kart VR in central London.
VR Zone, the VR arcade arm of Bandai Namco, this week launched the game at Namco Funscape in County Hall. Funscape is a long-running arcade venue located next to the London Eye and right in front of the River…
Nintendo unboxes the 'Animal Crossing' Switch you can't buy yet
February 9, 2020
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing Switch is still more than a month away, but that isn’t stopping the gaming giant from teasing would-be buyers. It recently posted an unboxing video that shows you what to expect if you pick up the special edition console. There aren’t too many surprises, although it helps point out little touches like the color-matching Joy-Con straps and the…
