Just a few weeks after shipping the first Galaxy S7 smartphones, Samsung is issuing a recall. The company will voluntarily replace any of the 2.5 million phones that have been sold so far.
The move comes in response to reports that some Galaxy S7 phone…
Just a few weeks after shipping the first Galaxy S7 smartphones, Samsung is issuing a recall. The company will voluntarily replace any of the 2.5 million phones that have been sold so far.
The move comes in response to reports that some Galaxy S7 phones were catching fire due to battery problems.
Samsung says 35 cases have bee reported so far and that the company is conducting an inspection.
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You know that report which said the two new phones Google is designing with HTC wouldn’t be called Nexus? Yeah, apparently that’s because they’ll be part of the Pixel family.
Android Police reports that Google will launch the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones at an event on October 4th… along with a whole bunch of other new hardware including a new media streamer, a virtual reality device, and the company’s answer to Amazon’s Echo.
You know that report which said the two new phones Google is designing with HTC wouldn’t be called Nexus? Yeah, apparently that’s because they’ll be part of the Pixel family.
Android Police reports that Google will launch the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones at an event on October 4th… along with a whole bunch of other new hardware including a new media streamer, a virtual reality device, and the company’s answer to Amazon’s Echo.
The latest tiny desktop computer from Minix features a quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Cherry Trail processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a fanless case, and Windows 10 64-bit software.
Minix is unveiling the Minix Z83-4 mini PC today, and the company says it’ll be available for purchase starting September 16th for about $170.
This isn’t the first Windows PC from Minix. The company also has a model with an Intel Celeron N3150 Braswell processor and one with an Inteal Atom Bay Trail chip.
Continue reading Minix Neo Z83-4 fanless Windows 10 mini PC coming Sept 16th at Liliputing.
The latest tiny desktop computer from Minix features a quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Cherry Trail processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a fanless case, and Windows 10 64-bit software.
Minix is unveiling the Minix Z83-4 mini PC today, and the company says it’ll be available for purchase starting September 16th for about $170.
This isn’t the first Windows PC from Minix. The company also has a model with an Intel Celeron N3150 Braswell processor and one with an Inteal Atom Bay Trail chip.
Continue reading Minix Neo Z83-4 fanless Windows 10 mini PC coming Sept 16th at Liliputing.
Google’s quest to build a modular smartphone platform may be over. Reuters reports that Google has “suspended” Project Ara as the company moves to streamline its hardware.
Streamlining isn’t the same thing as pulling out of the hardware business: Google is also said to be prepping two new phones, an updated Chromecast, and other hardware for launch this fall.
But if you want a modular phone, your best bet might be a Fairphone 2, Moto Z, or LG G5… all of which are a lot less ambitious than Project Ara.
Continue reading Google may be scrapping Project Ara modular smartphone altogether at Liliputing.
Google’s quest to build a modular smartphone platform may be over. Reuters reports that Google has “suspended” Project Ara as the company moves to streamline its hardware.
Streamlining isn’t the same thing as pulling out of the hardware business: Google is also said to be prepping two new phones, an updated Chromecast, and other hardware for launch this fall.
But if you want a modular phone, your best bet might be a Fairphone 2, Moto Z, or LG G5… all of which are a lot less ambitious than Project Ara.
Continue reading Google may be scrapping Project Ara modular smartphone altogether at Liliputing.
It’s been more than 8 years since Apple launched the App Store. Developers have uploaded more than 2 million apps since 2008… and some of them are woefully out of date.
So Apple has announced plans to start cleaning up.
Starting September 7th, the company plans to review and remove apps that are outdated, don’t work properly anymore, or don’t comply with current guidelines (even if they were fine when they were originally submitted to the App Store).
It’s been more than 8 years since Apple launched the App Store. Developers have uploaded more than 2 million apps since 2008… and some of them are woefully out of date.
So Apple has announced plans to start cleaning up.
Starting September 7th, the company plans to review and remove apps that are outdated, don’t work properly anymore, or don’t comply with current guidelines (even if they were fine when they were originally submitted to the App Store).
There are a bunch of high-end smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 processor, but the chip maker thinks the CPU can also be used in other types of hardware.
So Qualcomm is introducing new reference designs for products that utilize the Snapdragon 820 chipset, including a Snapdragon VR820 VR headset and a 4K Ultra HD media box reference platform.
Snapdragon VR820
Technically any phone with a Snapdragon 820 chip can also be used as a virtual reality headset: just stuff it into a Google Cardboard or DayDream-style headset (or Samsung Galaxy Gear, if you have a supported model).
There are a bunch of high-end smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 processor, but the chip maker thinks the CPU can also be used in other types of hardware.
So Qualcomm is introducing new reference designs for products that utilize the Snapdragon 820 chipset, including a Snapdragon VR820 VR headset and a 4K Ultra HD media box reference platform.
Snapdragon VR820
Technically any phone with a Snapdragon 820 chip can also be used as a virtual reality headset: just stuff it into a Google Cardboard or DayDream-style headset (or Samsung Galaxy Gear, if you have a supported model).
Newegg is selling a tablet with a 10.6 inch full HD display, Windows 10 Pro software, a detachable keyboard, and a Wacom digitizer and pen for $360.
It has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an Intel Core M Broadwell processor. Sounds like a lot of bang for not a lot of bucks… but there’s a catch: I’ve never heard of the company behind this 2-in-1 tablet.
If that doesn’t scare you off, the Mytrix Complex tablet doesn’t seem to have much of a warranty, but you can return it within 30 days (athough there’s a 15% restocking fee).
Continue reading Deals of the Day (9-01-2016) at Liliputing.
Newegg is selling a tablet with a 10.6 inch full HD display, Windows 10 Pro software, a detachable keyboard, and a Wacom digitizer and pen for $360.
It has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an Intel Core M Broadwell processor. Sounds like a lot of bang for not a lot of bucks… but there’s a catch: I’ve never heard of the company behind this 2-in-1 tablet.
If that doesn’t scare you off, the Mytrix Complex tablet doesn’t seem to have much of a warranty, but you can return it within 30 days (athough there’s a 15% restocking fee).
Continue reading Deals of the Day (9-01-2016) at Liliputing.
AMD is getting ready to ship its new Zen processors for desktops in early 2017, with mobile chips based on the new architecture coming later in the year.
But the company has already started looking ahead, announcing that it’s signed a 5-year agreement with GlobalFoundries, who will continue to manufacturer 14nm chips for AMD for the foreseeable future, and who will later help the company bring 7nm chips to market.
For reference Intel’s new Kaby Lake processors are 14nm chips, as are the company’s previous-generation Skylake and Broadwell processors.
Continue reading Life after Zen: AMD is moving to 7nm chips (eventually) at Liliputing.
AMD is getting ready to ship its new Zen processors for desktops in early 2017, with mobile chips based on the new architecture coming later in the year.
But the company has already started looking ahead, announcing that it’s signed a 5-year agreement with GlobalFoundries, who will continue to manufacturer 14nm chips for AMD for the foreseeable future, and who will later help the company bring 7nm chips to market.
For reference Intel’s new Kaby Lake processors are 14nm chips, as are the company’s previous-generation Skylake and Broadwell processors.
Continue reading Life after Zen: AMD is moving to 7nm chips (eventually) at Liliputing.
One of the key features of USB Type-C is support for delivering a lot of data through a USB cable, including video output. That means you should be able to use the same port to plug in a power adapter, connect peripherals like hard drives or gamepads, or hook up a monitor.
And soon you may not need any sort of special adapter for that last bit. The group behind the HDMI standard have announced a new “HDMI Alternate Mode” that allows companies to create cables with a USB Type-C connector on one end and HDMI on the other.
Continue reading USB-C to HDMI cables coming soon at Liliputing.
One of the key features of USB Type-C is support for delivering a lot of data through a USB cable, including video output. That means you should be able to use the same port to plug in a power adapter, connect peripherals like hard drives or gamepads, or hook up a monitor.
And soon you may not need any sort of special adapter for that last bit. The group behind the HDMI standard have announced a new “HDMI Alternate Mode” that allows companies to create cables with a USB Type-C connector on one end and HDMI on the other.
Continue reading USB-C to HDMI cables coming soon at Liliputing.
Sony is now taking applications from folks who want to try out the company’s prototype for a wearable, voice-controlled device that lets you interact with your smartphone without touching it.
First unveiled in March, Sony’s Future LabProgram N concept prototype us a band that you wear around your neck with a microphone and speakers built-in (and optional earphones).
Sony plans to run an early adopter program in the San Francisco area through August, 2017 and the company is asking people interested in testing the hardware and software to apply now.
Sony is now taking applications from folks who want to try out the company’s prototype for a wearable, voice-controlled device that lets you interact with your smartphone without touching it.
First unveiled in March, Sony’s Future LabProgram N concept prototype us a band that you wear around your neck with a microphone and speakers built-in (and optional earphones).
Sony plans to run an early adopter program in the San Francisco area through August, 2017 and the company is asking people interested in testing the hardware and software to apply now.