The smartphone slowdown isn’t stinging Samsung as much as some may have predicted, thanks to strong sales from its new Galaxy S10 lineup. Samsung said Monday that its first-quarter financial results were weighed down by weakness in its memory chip and display businesses, but that its newly launched flagship smartphone logged solid sales. Samsung said seasonal weakness led to decreased …

Twitter is widening its video partnerships to include programming from news mainstays Time and The Wall Street Journal, as well as a deal with Univision to expand Spanish-language video exclusive to the social network.  The announcements Monday were part of Twitter’s NewFront, an annual presentation to digital advertisers. Twitter’s ad-friendly pitch comes as debate continues about the responsiveness to hate …

Best Buy is in the midst of a 24-hour flash sale that includes some good deals on audio hardware. If you’re looking for a pair of over-the-ear headphones, a portable Bluetooth speaker, a smart speaker or a sound bar system, it’s worth a look.  In addition to the audio gear, the sale also include a range of computers, monitors and …