In a sound isolation room deep within Qualcomm’s testing labs in San Diego, California, six journalists snapped into blue, antistatic smocks watched a video play on an ordinary TV screen. The 5-foot-long sound bar piping out the music and dialogue, however, was anything but ordinary. Stretching 5 feet (about 1.5m) from side to side, Qualcomm’s …
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MWC 2018, otherwise known as the world’s biggest mobile trade show, kicks off Feb. 26. Though a bunch of phones, laptops and smartwatches are expected to launch during the event, including the highly-anticipated Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, there will be one phone that definitely won’t be there: the LG G7. Despite unveiling its flagship phone at the show in …
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Ever had your phone battery flake out on you because it caught a chill? You’re not alone. On the surface, the modern smart phone is the ideal tool for the outdoor adventurer — it’s got maps, cameras, a clock, a compass, a torch and its lifeline to the civilised world. But the reality is that when you’re out in the …
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LG is kicking things off a little early. A few days before the start of MWC 2018, otherwise known as the world’s biggest mobile industry trade show, the company announced it will unveil two new phones at the conference. Known as the K8 and K10, these phones will be available in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. They come …
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We know the Galaxy S9 will be unveiled on Feb. 25, but how long until you can actually hold one in your hand? Not too long, reports The Investor, which claims the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus will go on sale across the globe March 16. But if waiting 19 days after the phone is announced seems unbearable, you …
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Apple wowed the world with its iPhone X. Now it’s Samsung’s turn. The South Korean electronics giant on Sunday will unveil its latest phone, the Galaxy S9, at its Unpacked event at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain. Samsung’s invitation for the launch featured the number nine — for the name of the device — as well …
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Back at Mobile World Congress in 2016, British phonemaker Bullitt showed off the Cat S60, a rugged phone for people working in rough-tough environments that could see through walls. In 2018, Bullitt is back with the Cat S61, which is like its predecessor, but on steroids. With a built-in Flir thermal-imaging camera, the phone can now sense temperatures of up …
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To mark the one and only 359th episode of The 3:59 podcast, we’re running a marathon episode for our awesome fans. On Wednesday, our special edition will last 3 hours and 59 minutes, in honor of our typical 3 minute and 59 second daily podcast. We’ve also partnered with the nonprofit Mouse, which focuses on science and tech education, for …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Expectations for the Mobile World Congress show, which starts next week. Samsung is planning to reveal its newest flagship phone there. Also ahead of MWC, what’s next for 5G. The latest on cryptocurrencies. Steven Seagal backs a new coin, and CNET chats with “Free Money” guy Matthew Lesko about the crypto bubble. Now playing: Watch this: Our …
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Just because you won’t be seeing the next big LG phone this month doesn’t mean the company has nothing up its sleeve. According to VentureBeat, LG is working on its next big phone, which is scheduled for a June debut. Citing a “person briefed on the company’s plans” the phone is code-named “Judy” and it will not necessarily be branded with …
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