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Why I’m not buying the Samsung Galaxy S8 this year

On March 29, Samsung will announce its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. I won’t buy one. But not for the reasons you’d think. It’s not because I’m scared it’ll catch fire. It’s not because I’m disappointed by all the photos and specs that have leaked. (They look pretty great.) It’s not because I generally prefer a different brand like …

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Samsung’s Gear VR may be the Galaxy S8’s greatest fringe benefit

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is almost here, and it’s getting some company. Samsung’s latest superphone will be officially unveiled on March 29, but one of its implied accessories has already seen the light of day. The newest version of the Gear VR was already shown off weeks ago at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. The new model — …

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