Sony, LG, others back out of year’s biggest mobile tech event...
Mobile World Congress 2020 (MWC) is supposed to be the biggest week of the year for mobile technology, but the coronavirus public health scare and related travel restrictions have led to a great deal of uncertainty amidst the usual fanfare. Several major tech companies including Sony, Amazon, LG, Ericsson, and Nvidia have cancelled plans to…
Samsung says it has a new way to monitor glucose levels...
Samsung Electronics latest announcement isn't a new TV or phone, but it can potentially change a lot of lives. Shara Tibken/CNET Samsung's researchers work on a lot more than just developing new phones and TVs. In an announcement Wednesday, the company revealed that it's recently developed a way to monitor blood glucose levels without requiring people to…
Neon, the lifelike AI from Samsung, answers my questions and takes...
The first demo of Samsung's much hyped AI struggled to live up to the billing. I had a chance to ask it some questions and I came away equal parts excited and frustrated.
LG and Samsung TVs at CES: Bezel-free, smaller OLEDs, and more
Enlarge / Here's a 77-inch 8K TV in a heavily photoshopped image from LG. Ars at CES 2020 View more stories What's going on in the world of high-end TVs? LG and Samsung's announcements at CES 2020 have already provided a clear picture of what we can expect. The latest trend is wall-mounted TVs designed…
Samsung chair imprisoned and 24 others found guilty in union-busting case
Enlarge / Samsung executive Lee Sang-hoon in November 2017. Samsung Chairman Lee Sang-hoon yesterday was sentenced to 18 months in prison, following a South Korean court ruling that he violated labor laws with union-busting activities. Lee "was immediately arrested in court to be sent to jail," the Financial Times reported. Lee's violations came during his…
Fewer than 10% of Americans are buying $1,000 smartphones, report says
Enlarge / The Samsung Galaxy Note10. We've already seen indications that American consumers are holding onto their smartphones longer than before, posing challenges for companies like Apple and Samsung for whom mobile phone sales are important to the bottom line. A new NPD report reiterates that point but adds that fewer than 10 percent of…
Guidemaster: The very best Qi cordless charging pads for your smart...
Valentina Palladino Update: Ars has stayed busy after publishing this guide in April 2019. We've tested a number of new Qi wireless chargers available since and have updated our top picks ahead of the 2019 holiday shopping season. Wireless charging has a long way to go before it replaces wired charging, but the technology has…
Samsung Galaxy Fold gets abuse checked, Tim Cook dismisses Apple cryptocurrency...
In today's biggest stories, the Samsung Galaxy Fold falls short in torture testing, Tim Cook says Apple has no plans to launch a cryptocurrency and questions remain over the Microsoft Surface Duo.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 tracks exercises immediately and gets...
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active boasts a classy design and a range of features. The smartwatch also offers excellent fitness tracking, thanks to its built-in heart monitor, automatic workout tracking, and sleep tracking. You can finally get the Galaxy Watch Active for $279.99 (40mm) or $299.99 (44mm) at Best Buy, Samsung, Amazon, and other retailers.…
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is now on sale– here’s where to...
What is the Galaxy Fold? The Galaxy Fold's front screen measures 4.6 inches with a 1,680 x 720 resolution. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider In the first batch of Galaxy Fold reviews, some critics complained of screen malfunctions and other hardware problems. Business Insider did not experience any such issues. Despite the impressive specs, reporters largely recommended…
