Smartphones to outnumber humans
Published in News
Thursday, 10 April 2025 10:25

Smartphones to outnumber humans

 
Chinese brands blitz old guard

By late 2027 or early 2028, the planet will have more smartphones than people, and the industry's old titans are watching the tide turn.

Samsung flogs 61 AI-infused tellies in Korea
Published in Graphics


“True AI TV “

Samsung has unveiled its 2025 TV lineup in South Korea, marking the beginning of what it calls the "True AI TV" era.

Micron jacks up the prices
Published in News
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 09:47

Micron jacks up the prices


Chipmaker banks on AI boom 

Memory vendor Micron has confirmed what punters feared—memory is getting dearer, and it’s not stopping anytime soon.

Samsung crams TikTok and AI into your fridge
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Bespoke appliances now come with screens, sensors, and a heap of gimmickry

Samsung's AI-powered fridge now recognises your leftovers and plays TikTok while you grab a Coke — all for the price of a decent used car.

Netflix remembers HDR10+ exists
Published in Graphics
Thursday, 27 March 2025 11:31

Netflix remembers HDR10+ exists


Samsung telly owners rejoice

After spending the better part of a decade resting on its laurels, Netflix has finally graced us with HDR10+ support—eight years after the technology was introduced in 2017.

Samsung launches new Odyssey gaming monitors
Published in PC Hardware


New 3D monitor and industry-first 4K 240Hz monitor

Samsung has announced its new lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors, including the Odyssey 3D, Odyssey OLED G8, and the Odyssey G9. Samsung is also introducing the new ViewFinity S8, a 37-inch 4K monitor.

Samsung CEO logs out
Published in News
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 09:50

Samsung CEO logs out


Empire passes to Jun Young-hyun

Samsung’s co-CEO Han Jong-hee has died after suffering a heart attack, leaving the company’s struggling tech empire to Jun Young-hyun, who was only recently handed the reins of the semiconductor industry last week.

USB-C may be on the chopping block
Published in Mobiles
Friday, 21 March 2025 11:24

USB-C may be on the chopping block


EU loophole opens floodgates for portless phones

The European Commission has ruled that its instance on the USB-C standard only applies to phones if they charge via a wire.

Smartwatch bubble bursts
Published in IoT
Thursday, 13 March 2025 11:28

Smartwatch bubble bursts


Calling time on another Apple product

It seems the smartwatch bubble has burst, with global sales taking a tumble for the first time—largely thanks to the Fruity Cargo Cult Apple dropping the ball.

Intel in hot water in Ohio
Published in News
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 10:14

Intel in hot water in Ohio


Customers walking away, local government cross

Troubled Chipzilla is having a proper mare as Ohio starts sharpening its claws over broken promises, and it looks like a couple of major customers are about to take their business elsewhere.