Flexible phones are back on the menu. Though we’ve seen flexible screens in Samsung’s Galaxy phones, 2013’s LG G Flex phone and LG’s OLED TV that rolls up like a poster from this year’s CES, we still haven’t seen a completely bendable phone. But a small company based in Fremont, California named Royole (pronounced “royal”) is …
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Now playing: Watch this: Are you ready to welcome Sony’s robot dog, Aibo, home?… 4:26 On this podcast, we talk about: Sony’s robot dog is returning, at $2,900. LG wants to make a robot you can wear. The DNC’s hack scare was a false alarm. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, …
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Pretty much every phone can use your face (as well as your fingerprint) as a key. But some biometric unlocking is also more secure, faster, or just a better experience overall. Phones like the iPhone X, Galaxy Note 9 and LG G7 use biometric information to unlock your device, like your unique eye and facial pattern. Many people find it more convenient or more novel …
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The next-generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, is poised to change our lives. Once it actually gets here. But how will 5G look and work when it does? T-Mobile is aiming for broad coverage and has committed to building a nationwide 5G network by 2020. “Our view is 5G should be everywhere,” President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Sievert …
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The next phone in the LG V series may be a little over a month away, with LG releasing a follow-up 5G phone soon after. The LG V40 may be released the first week of October, or on the following Friday (Oct. 12), according to a Korean report by ETNews. LG’s V-series phones are the brand’s most premium devices and …
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OnePlus‘ next flagship phone will get a feature that’s new to the company: the backing of a major US carrier. T-Mobile will be the exclusive US carrier partner for the OnePlus 6T when it launches in October, according to several people familiar with the launch plans. That includes a specific version of the OnePlus 6T optimized for T-Mobile’s network, the …
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Many of us haven’t even upgraded to 4K yet, but Samsung may be preparing to launch the first 8K QLED model during IFA at the end of August. That’s based on the really big sign the company’s already posted in Berlin, where the show is taking place. Twitter poster @LeogringoD mentioned last week, with a photo of a Samsung sign …
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If you live in Indianapolis, your internet may soon be a lot faster. Verizon on Tuesday said it’s bringing 5G residential broadband service to Indianapolis, and it’s offering YouTube TV and Apple TV 4K as part of the package. “We trialed 5G during the Indianapolis 500 in May 2017 and now we’re bringing next generation home broadband connectivity to residents,” …
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Google is bringing its Android 9 Pie update to even more phones with Android Pie Go edition this fall, the company announced today. Ironically, that means a $30 phone might get it before you do! Google’s Android Go program is designed to bring fast and smooth performance to entry-level phones all over the world. But a side effect of the …
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Samsung has announced the HW-N950 and HW-N850 sound bars are available for pre-order and will now be co-branded with Harman Kardon. The $1,699 HW-N950 and the $1,199 HW-N850 feature both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility and will be available starting Aug. 20. These prices are a $200 premium from the HW-K850/HW-K950. The HW-K950 received a CNET Editors’ Choice Award. The …
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