OLED TV technology provides the best picture quality we’ve ever tested, but until now it’s been limited to 77-inch TVs and 4K resolution. A new concept set by LG Display blows through both of those barriers. It’s 88 inches — huge, with an eye-blowing 8K resolution. That’s 7,680×4,320 pixels, or four times that of 4K, …
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Panasonic wants to be everywhere. Marking the company’s 100th anniversary, Panasonic at CES 2018 ran through a wide range of areas in tech where it wants to make inroads, including highways, cities, cars and of course, your living room. “We can take pride in our ability to help consumers with their needs of today and tomorrow,” said Panasonic Canada President Michael Moskowitz …
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You may not know Eiko Ishioka by name, but you probably know her work. Whether it was print ads, album covers or even movie costumes, Ishioka had a way of stealing the spotlight with her sensual, surreal designs. To honor Ishioka, who collected an Oscar and a Grammy, as well as two Tony nominations, Google dedicated its Doodle on Wednesday …
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Now playing: Watch this: Ahoy! The Galaxy S8 Pirates of the Caribbean edition… 1:12 The Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Samsung Galaxy S8. JD.com If you’ve been saving up ‘yer doubloons, or if you’re willing to dig up that chest of gold you buried, why not splurge on Samsung’s new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Galaxy S8 smart phone? Of course, you’ll …
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We may not yet be ready for Star Wars-style holograms, like the iconic one of Princess Leia in “Episode IV – A New Hope.” But we could soon be a step closer. Verizon and South Korean carrier KT on Monday carried out what they called the world’s first live hologram international call over their 5G trial networks, The Korea Herald …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image “Yes, an iPhone. From Apple. Made in China.” Drew Angerer, Getty Images We’re used to flipping and flopping from politicians. President Donald Trump, however, was once steadfast in his opposition to Apple. He called for the company to be boycotted after Cupertino refused …
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Just when you thought you could take a breather and buy a new 4K TV, it seems like 8K is just around the corner. Already Japanese broadcaster NHK, along with Sharp, Sony, Samsung, LG and others, has shown or announced plans for 8K TV and/or 8K broadcasts. New 8K compatible video standards are being rolled out now. And every year …
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5G’s coming — and it will be here faster than predicted. 5G New Radio (5G NR), a flavor of the next-generation wireless network that’s expected to be the global standard, should be available for large-scale deployments in 2019, a year earlier than anticipated, nearly two dozen companies said Sunday. The companies who’ve vowed to reach a standard for 5G for …
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Monday’s date is trending on Twitter as electoral college voters make their decision — and Donald Trump’s opponents make their final efforts to change electors’ minds and get them to vote against the president-elect. At least people on Twitter are also looking at the #UpsideOf2016. Not everything was awful this year, right? Social Cues is our look at what’s trending …
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Heartbreaking messages are coming out of Aleppo as civilian deaths keep rising amid Syria’s war. Many who believe their lives are about to end are sending posts to social media in a desperate but mostly futile plea for help. Twitter is also focused on former Texas Gov. Rick Perry becoming President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Energy. …
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