Samsung Gear VR Launches Today
Anyone with a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 can take a dip into virtual reality today with the launch of the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition. For an entry fee of $199 on Samsung’s or AT&T’s sites, you can experience a variety of VR experiences on an included 16 GB MicroSD card starter kit, as well as…
Samsung Reveals New Eye-Tracking Mouse for the Disabled
Samsung has just unveiled the EyeCan+, a next-gen version of its eye-tracking mouse. Positioned below a monitor, it helps people with disabilities write and edit documents or surf the web using eye movement and blinking. Created as a a labor of love by Samsung engineers on their own time, the new…
Samsung wants its Sensor-Packed Simband to Change Your Life for the Better
Samsung has uncovered the Simband, the result of several months development following the announcement of its health-focused SAMI platform back in May, when the wearable was only seen as a concept. The wristband has been redesigned, and it’s based on Samsung’s Gear S smartwatch, only loaded with…
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Hits US Market
Samsung said Monday its big-screen Galaxy Note Edge smartphone will be available in the US starting Nov. 14. The electronics giant unveiled the new phone in September, offering up a 5.6-inch display that curves around the side of the device. The Galaxy Note Edge is one of the first major smartphone…
Samsung's Answer to the iPhone 6 Debuts in the U.S. This Week
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha, which is the company's answer to the iPhone in terms of both looks and specs, is officially launching in the United States later this month, exclusively atAT&T. First announced in August, the metal-framed phone (a departure from Samsung's plastic offerings) will be…
Hands-On With The Samsung Gear S Smartwatch
Samsung announced its new curved-display smartwatch last week, but today we were able to get up-close and personal with the new wearable. Unlike most smartwatches, the Gear S has two very special features. The first is a curved 2-inch, AMOLED display, and the second is 3G connectivity, allowing the…
Samsung Unleashes 'Level,' Its Beats Headphones Competitor
Just several months after unveiling a line of premium headphones worldwide, Samsung announced the availability of its new "Level" headphones in the United States. Featuring a bulky-retro, over-the-ear design, Level — which includes a Bluetooth speaker box and a set of earphones — will likely draw…
Samsung Launches Galaxy S5 Mini
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S5 mini, a smaller, 4.5-inch version of its flagship smartphone, the 5.1-inch Galaxy S5. Unfortunately for those who wanted the same specs in a smaller package, the 4.5-inch Galaxy S5 mini definitely does not pack the same power as its older brother. It has a…
Samsung Announces New 85-Inch UHD TV and Curved Sets
Samsung announced three new UHD televisions on Tuesday, including two curved sets and a monstrous $10,000 addition to its HU8550 series. At a whopping 85 inches, the new TV is the largest set in Samsung's HU8550 lineup, though it's not the company's largest UHD TV, which is 110 inches. The…
Samsung Reportedly in Talks to Buy Nuance, the Software Firm Behind Siri
The firm behind the technology that powers Siri – Apple’s voice-activated virtual assistant – is reportedly in talks with Samsung over a possible acquisition deal. People with knowledge of Samsung’s interest in Nuance told the Wall Street Journal that representatives from the pair first met…