That said, the newly-released Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 have a lot to offer, all encompassed by mobile experiences that make you rethink the way you use your smartphone. They’re also expensive, with prices that go as high as $2,159. To help you better decide which of the two you should invest your hard-earned money in, here are the key reasons to buy one over the other....
Most of that growth in Wear OS is due to hardware from Samsung, which launched the Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic this summer. The devices struck a chord with Android owners, most of whom own a Galaxy phone. The new Galaxy smartwatches run on Samsung’s Exynos processor and include a BioActive sensor for optical heart rate, ECG measurements, blood oxygen levels, and body composition. See also: Best smartwatch Black Friday deals 2021: Add style to your wrist....
Ending tonight, US customers can go to Samsung’s website or the Shop Samsung App to register their interest in a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone, a Galaxy book, or both, to secure up to $100 in Samsung Credit. If you reserve a product, you can take advantage of $50 in Samsung Credit for one device, or $100 in Samsung Credit when you show interest in two devices. You must provide your first name, last name, and email address, although a phone number is optional....
TVs allow us to keep up with the news, binge watch out favorite shows, and game. This LG TV allows you to do all of that and more with over a billion colors that fully immerses you into the screen. While the colors will wow, the picture and sound produced by the a5 Gen5 AI processor 4k is just another feature this TV has that impresses. While gaming on a 70-inch TV might not be everyone’s cup of tea, LG is trying to change that narrative with a dedicated game optimizer and dashboard so you can customize your TV for optimum gaming performance....
An estimated $1 trillion has been lost from the value of overseas-listed Chinese tech stocks since the Chinese government began a widespread crackdown in February. The government is conducting cybersecurity and data privacy reviews of all the country’s tech giants, spooking markets and forcing dozens of Chinese companies to shelve plans to list in New York. Gensler explained that the Chinese government was providing “new guidance” to Chinese companies as well as stringent restrictions to those raising capital offshore....
ServiceNow’s digital workflow expertise for specific vertical industries and Thirdera’s professional services and integration know-how are used in the new solution, which will enable regional companies to provide more consistent data connectivity services to their enterprise customers on a global scale. ngena’s global platform merges the local networks of all their clients into a centrally controlled software-defined network so that adjustments and fixes can be made faster and more efficiently....
Thanks to the release candidate, we already know the features and fixes in this update. What we don’t know, as of the time of writing, is what security fixes (if any) that iOS 14.7 contains. So, should you install iOS 14.7? Must read: Don’t make this common, fatal iPhone or Android mistake I’ve been running the release candidate for a few days, and install the final release as soon as it was made available yesterday, and everything looks good....
Questionable circumstances aside, drivers are part of the unsung heroes each holiday season. They’re a key part of the behind-the-scenes cogwheels that really keeps the holidays going: from stockers, to warehouse workers, to package sorters, they help keep a large segment of the economy running. To thank your delivery driver from an Echo device, like an Echo Dot or Echo Show, you can simply say “Alexa, thank my driver” and your voice assistant will let the driver of your most recent delivery know that you sent them a thank you....
The smart glasses are can carry out real-time analyses and generate data, which the wearer can use to support his tasks. The device also allows the wearer to communicate with a control room or receiver. Each pair is equipped with a camera lens, microphone, micro speaker, and a micro projector that can project a digital overlay of text and images within the wearer’s field of vision. The glasses connect online via cellular or Wi-Fi....
The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday unveiled details of the proposed Bill in parliament, describing foreign interference as a serious threat to its political sovereignty and national security. “During a hostile information campaign, hostile foreign actors can seek to mislead Singaporeans on political issues, stir up dissent and disharmony by playing up controversial issues such as race and religion, or seek to undermine confidence and trust in public institutions,” the ministry said in a statement....
Slack Clips, unveiled during Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference, is part of Slack’s ongoing effort to build out tools to equip organizations’ “digital headquarters.” As part of that effort, the Salesforce-owned platform is also now more fully integrated across Salesforce tools. “I’ve started two companies in my life, and I always started by picking out my office space,” Salesforce President and COO Bret Taylor told reporters this week. “In this new world, you don’t start with your physical HQ....
A Canalys study shows that smartphone shipments in North America suffered a 6.4% decrease in the second quarter of 2022, with 35.4 million units shipped. This decrease can be attributed to economic challenges and high inflation. “A combination of high inflation, decreasing consumer confidence, and an economic slowdown is shrinking demand in North America, which was previously the world’s most resilient market,” said Runar Bjørhovde, Canalys research analyst. Economic challenges are forcing consumers to rethink purchasing decisions....
With continuing pressure on revenue and cash reserves, upheaval in the labour market and disruption to supply chains, it’s clear that there are tough times ahead, and SMBs – the bedrock of most countries’ economies – are in the firing line. But many business managers have a new-found understanding of technology which may help them find a way to succeed even in difficult times. In this special feature we look at both the broader economic picture and how small business is using tech to respond....
Also: Small businesses need help with tech. Here’s five ways to get it Research suggests a quarter of small businesses expect their turnover to shrink during the next 12 months. So, how can you help your SMB stay competitive in tough economic conditions? Four business leaders give us their top tips. Build a local ecosystem to bolster your business Lisa Heneghan, global chief digital officer at consultancy firm KPMG, says there’s no reason why smaller firms shouldn’t be able to compete as effectively as bigger enterprises....
After being announced in 2019, everyone expected the system to follow the typical release process of a new flagship Sony gaming console: a pre-order barrage, some shipping delays, and some empty shelves in late 2020. However, we’ve had a pandemic, chip shortages, natural disasters, economic disruption, and more since then – and so eager gamers have had to wait en masse. It was two years ago when the first PlayStation 5 consoles were delivered that bemused – or infuriated – customers found their consoles replaced with cat food, rice, and other items by sticky-fingered delivery drivers and depot workers....
However, in spite of that, there are still a few rough edges that need to be addressed. For example, numerous users have voiced their concern that whenever they are trying to access Snapchat from Play Store, they are instead greeted with the ‘This app won’t work for your device’ or ‘Your device isn’t compatible with this version’ error. As a result of this, they are unable to either install or update the app from this official source and hence have to sideload the APK, which could prove to be a risky approach....
Key findings 89% of consumers say they will buy from a brand they follow on social media84% will choose that brand over a competitor75% of consumers say they’ll increase their spending with brands they follow on social Brand awareness remains a top priority 69% of social marketers say increasing brand awareness is their number one goal for social media52% say increasing web traffic is their top priority46% say growing their audience is their number one goal...
In the accompanying video, you can see the entire chess set in action. It’s actually a lot nicer than I expected. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I guess I figured it would be some kid’s toy. It’s not. It has much more of a collectable quality. Watch the video. You’ll see. More to the point, though, I got to thinking about what July 20th really means to me....
As part of the deal, Superloop has retained 15-year right of use on the existing and potentially expanded Singapore and Hong Kong networks. The company said this would allow it to continue to offer end-to-end services on the Indigo submarine cable between Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The duo making the purchase will have a preferential deal on Indigo access, while Superloop will operate and support the Singapore network for at least three years at a cost of AU$1....
Last week, Trellix researchers Thibault Seret and John Fokker said that a malicious campaign has been targeting luxury hotels in Macao, China since November 2021, and based on clues in the attack vector and malware used, the team suspects DarkHotel is the culprit. DarkHotel is a South Korean APT that uses tailored spear phishing attacks. The APT has been active in the hospitality, government, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries since at least 2007 and tends to focus on surveillance and data theft, with business and industry leaders marked as targets....
