Samsung Launches Its First Tizen-Powered Smartphone
Samsung is taking another baby step away from the Android platform today, with the announcement of the first commercial smartphone powered by the open source Tizen platform, instead of Google’s Android OS. The hardware specs of the device offer little in the way of differentiation — albeit it does…
Samsung Announces Simband, a Wearable Health Gadget
Samsung's health event, called "Voice of the Body," happened on May 28th. And at it, Sohn, discussed a three phase evolution of health tech, starting with phones, then moving to wearable devices, and finally ending up at wearable sensors. We're currently in the middle phase. The next step, unveiled…
Galaxy S5 Prime: June launch rumored, but the device’s name could change
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is an excellent handset, but it may get an upgraded version soon. A KGI analyst predicted that there would not only be a Galaxy S5 “Standard,” but also a Galaxy S5 “Prime.” The Galaxy S5 Prime would be more powerful than its sibling, though it has yet to materialize in any…
Samsung's New Curved OLED TV
It's amazing how fast technology is growing and everyday we are learning about something new that is coming out. The small electronics are one thing that we know almost every individual has but another thing that we know almost every single house hold has is a television set. No matter if the…
Halfway Through 2013 - The Smartphone Market State Of Play
With half of 2013 already gone I thought it might be interesting to consider the phones that have already been released this year and to ponder what the next six months may offer. So far we've seen most of the major players release their latest models but arguably the biggest release of the year…
It’s Not Over Yet; Another Ban on Samsung Sales has Been Lifted
Will it ever end?! According to the US Court of Appeals, the answer to that is “no”. The Court has just overturned the ban on sales of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone – and you can bet that Apple is cringing at the low blow. According to the US Court of Appeals, the district court in California that…
Samsung to Add iPhone 5 to Litany of Patent Lawsuits Against Apple
Apple can’t say it wasn't warned. Back in August, Samsung declared a clear admonishment to Apple: that is the company’s upcoming iPhone 5 (available for purchase tomorrow, September 21) featured LTE, Samsung would sue Apple. That was no bluff. Papers have already been filed in regards to the…
Tech-Savvy Home Appliances Have Already Hit the Market
These days, home appliances are becoming as innovative as our favorite tech toys like smartphones tablets, MP3 players, e-readers and more. Along with these popular gadgets, home appliances are also being reworked in order to provide consumers with higher levels of sustainability, energy efficiency…
Verdict In: Apple Wins $1 Billion in Battle with Samsung
After two years of back-and-forth bickering between two of the biggest tech giants ever, Samsung and Apple, a verdict has finally unfolded. The unanimous decision was made that Samsung’s smartphones and tablets have in fact infringed upon Apple’s property, patents, trademarks and user interfaces.…
Apple Vs. Samsung: Trial Ready for Closing Arguments
The jury in one of the most epic patent trials in history is set to make a decision shortly. The panel, which consists of nine men and women, has been listening for over three weeks now to testimony, evidence and other pertinent data from technology and patent experts as well as company executives…