NVIDIA CEO signs his approval on Samsung’s HBM3E memory, literally

Samsung’s HBM3E 12H advanced memory chips have received high praise from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently. He confirmed that the company is testing these new memory models for integration into its GPUs, as unrelenting demand continues for its products. Such is the nature of the close collaboration between these two titans of the industry that […]

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Samsung gets FDA approval for sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch

Samsung just received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the sleep apnea feature in the Samsung Health Monitor app. This will detect signs of sleep apnea when using a compatible Galaxy Watch and Samsung phone combo in the US. Which Galaxy Watch, you’re wondering? It’s still unclear, Samsung’s press release doesn’t […]

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Samsung's sleep apnea feature just got FDA approval – will launch later this year

Samsung has announced that its sleep apnea detection feature has been approved for use by the US Food & Drug Administration – a vital step in the company’s quest to solidify the Galaxy Watch a serious health tracker. The feature was first revealed back in October, with Samsung receiving approval from the Korean Ministry of […]

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Samsung's sleep apnea feature just got FDA approval – will launch later this year

Samsung has announced that its sleep apnea detection feature has been approved for use by the US Food & Drug Administration – a vital step in the company’s quest to solidify the Galaxy Watch a serious health tracker. The feature was first revealed back in October, with Samsung receiving approval from the Korean Ministry of […]

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Apple Vision Pro Receives FCC Approval Ahead of Launch

Apple today received FCC approval for the upcoming Vision Pro headset, just days ahead of when pre-orders are set to go live for the device. FCC approval comes a little over two weeks before when the Vision Pro will be in the hands of consumers. It is not unusual for new Apple devices to lack […]

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Weekly poll: Samsung Galaxy A15, A15 5G and A25 are here for your approval

They are not glamorous, but they are bound to be one of the best-selling phones of 2024 – Samsung’s Galaxy A15, A15 5G and A25 arrived earlier this week and they are three variations on the same theme. That theme is a 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 50MP main camera and a 5,000mAh battery with […]

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Samsung receives approval from Indian government to import laptops, tablets

Three months ago, the Indian government suddenly restricted imports of laptops, PCs, and tablets in the country for brands that do not have a license. This move was to force brands to start assembling laptops locally. After this sudden move, Apple, Samsung, and some other firms were in a difficult position. However, the government reversed […]

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Samsung won’t need prior approval from the US to upgrade chip factories in China

The US government has now allowed South Korean semiconductor chip firms, including Samsung and SK Hynix, to upgrade their chip factories in China using equipment and technologies developed in the US. Now, Samsung won’t need to get prior approvals from the US government, which was the case earlier. Samsung can upgrade chip manufacturing equipment at […]

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HoloLens for the US military isn’t dead, thanks to ‘next phase’ approval

What you need to know The US Army has approved the next development phase for version 1.2 of Microsoft’s militarized HoloLens headset known as IVAS. Evaluation of the entry was done by soldiers with 1st Battalion, the Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. The development team is currently exploring ways to […]

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Galaxy Watch 6 gets closer to launch, gains FCC approval

Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation smartwatches—Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic—in July 2023. Ahead of the launch event, the South Korean firm is trying to get all the necessary approvals and certifications for its upcoming smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 6 series has now gained FCC certification. Two sizes of the Galaxy […]

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Apple Pay to Launch in South Korea This Year Following Regulator Approval

After years of discussions with local authorities, Apple Pay in South Korea has been approved by the financial regulator, paving the way for the mobile payment system to launch in the first half of this year (via The Korea Herald). “Having taken into consideration relevant rules and regulations and their interpretations, we confirm that credit […]

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Samsung Galaxy A24 4G moves closer to launch, gets FCC approval

A few weeks ago, the budget Samsung Galaxy A24 4G was spotted on the BIS database in India. Model number SM-A245F/DS identified the device, but little information was available about it. The Galaxy A24 4G has been spotted on the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification website. On the FCC website (via MySmartPrice), the Samsung Galaxy […]

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A Lab-Grown Meat Startup Gets the FDA’s Stamp of Approval

Cultivated meat has been approved for sale in the United States for the first time. The decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) means that a company called Upside Foods will soon be able to sell chicken made from real animal cells grown in bioreactors instead of requiring the slaughter of live animals. The […]

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EU Gives Final Approval to Law That Will Force iPhone to Switch to USB-C

The European Union today gave final approval to legislation that will force technology companies like Apple to switch to USB-C across a wide range of its devices. Outlined in an official press release, the European Council today gave the European Parliament’s common charger directive approval, finalizing the legislative procedure that will make a USB-C port […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra has received its first regulatory approval

A few hardware components that will be employed by the Galaxy S23 series, such as the battery, have popped up online previously. But now, the complete Galaxy S23 Ultra appears to have passed through China’s regulatory agency 3C. Samsung is moving forward with the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s development, and the phone gained approval from 3C […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 launch nears as another approval is picked up

With the Galaxy Note series canceled, the second-largest Unpacked event of the year has become a place where new Samsung foldable phones get revealed. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 aren’t too far from their debut, and they’ve recently secured another certificate. After they visited the FCC, the Galaxy Z Fold […]

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Qualcomm-powered Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 for USA gets FCC approval

Another upcoming Samsung device planned for release in August has made its way to the FCC. Namely, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 carrying model number SM-F936U. The foldable device is joining the Galaxy Watch 5 series, the latter of which was spotted at the FCC several weeks ago. Judging by the model number, the Galaxy […]

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​Huawei seeks ECG approval as Huawei Watch D heads to Europe

The Huawei Watch D health focused smartwatch looks set for a European launch – after it launched in China back in December. The smartwatch is the company’s most advanced health tracking device, but so far hasn’t made it out of Huawei’s homeland. It features blood pressure monitoring and ECG tracking – as well as GPS, […]

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Continuous AFib Monitoring Coming to Fitbit Watches Following FDA Approval

Fitbit owner Google this week came a step closer to rivaling the health features of Apple Watch after the FDA approved its new algorithm for continuously monitoring users’ heart rate rhythms. Like Apple Watch, Fitbit devices with a heart-rate monitoring capability include an ECG app that must be manually run by the user to check […]

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Continuous AFib Monitoring Coming to Fitbit Watches Following FDA Approval

Fitbit owner Google this week came a step closer to rivaling the health features of Apple Watch after the FDA approved its new algorithm for continuously monitoring users’ heart rate rhythms. Like Apple Watch, Fitbit devices with a heart-rate monitoring capability include an ECG app that must be manually run by the user to check […]

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