What’s new Samsung is considering a Galaxy Note 7 recall following reports of exploding batteries First, there were complaints that several Galaxy Note 7 units had exploded while charging. Then Samsung suspended shipments in Korea while it investigated the issue, and now a new report claims the company could be forced to announce a full-blown recall.…
What’s new What to expect at the biggest tech expo in Europe The annual IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, which translates to “International Radio Exhibition”) conference in Berlin, Germany, is one of the oldest consumer electronics exhibitions in the world. The IFA 2016 is set to kick off on Sept. 2 and with a few days…
What’s new Amazon launches Dash instant-order Internet of Things buttons in the UK The ideea of a Dash button is simple: a physical touch button dedicated to ordering a specific item with just one press. The dinky buttons can be stuck onto a variety of surfaces or hung up to make them conveniently accessible. One…
What’s new Apple sued over unresponsive iPhone6 touchscreens Owners of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple for failing to address the so-called “touch disease” that’s rendering some of the smartphones useless. The design flaw, which causes the screen on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6…
What’s new Opera resets passwords after sync server was hacked The company is warning users that it detected a hack in its sync system that may have given intruders access to login details. While your passwords are likely safe (all synced passwords are encrypted, for example), Opera isn’t risking anything. It’s resetting all sync account…
Important announcements Analog DNA circuit does math in a test tube: DNA computers could one day be programmed to diagnose and treat disease A team of Duke University researchers have demonstrated the creation of synthetic strands of DNA that, mixed together in the right concentrations in a test tube, can create analog circuits able to…
What’s new Analog DNA circuit does math in a test tube: DNA computers could one day be programmed to diagnose and treat disease A team of Duke University researchers have demonstrated the creation of synthetic strands of DNA that, mixed together in the right concentrations in a test tube, can create analog circuits able to…
What’s new HP’s new laptop screen can prevent people from spying on you HP developed a new screen that can cut off viewing angles with the press of a button, making it much harder for anyone on either side of a laptop to see what’s being displayed. The feature is called Sure View and works…
What’s new Strong demand for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 tests supply chain Tech giant Samsung said stronger-than-expected demand for the new Galaxy Note 7 is causing supply constraints globally, suggesting strong initial sales for the premium device. “As pre-order results for the Galaxy Note 7 have far exceeded our estimates, its release date in some…
What’s new Android 7.0 Nougat now rolling out to Google Nexus devices The Android 7.0 Nougat update is being rolled out to the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C tablet, and Android One General Mobile 4G devices. As it’s a gradual global rollout, users may not see a notification today, but…
