Samsung to start buying OLED panels from LG for its TVs

Samsung may be a big TV manufacturer, but it doesn’t do OLED TVs since 2015. The company bet on its QLED panels, which are far closer to LCD panels in terms of both cost and quality. The company is also rapidly developing its microLED tech, which is seen as superior to OLED in terms of […]

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Apple Announces ‘Shop With a Specialist Over Video’ Feature for Buying an iPhone

Apple today announced that customers in the U.S. can now connect with an Apple Specialist over a one-way video session while shopping for an iPhone on the company’s online store. With this new service, customers can learn about the latest iPhone models and features, switching to iOS, trade-in offers, carrier deals, and financing options. “Shop […]

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Valve reminds you to be careful of scam sites when buying your Steam Deck

What you need to know Valve has tweeted out reminding folks of where the official places to buy a Steam Deck are.  Resellers aren’t necessarily bad, but they’re not necessarily good, either.  If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is, so be on the lookout for scams. Now the Steam Deck […]

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US Army says ‘no thanks’ to buying more HoloLens devices this year, demands several hardware improvements first

What you need to know A new report from Bloomberg says the US Army isn’t happy with the military-grade version of HoloLens. It has requested a new version with improvements that address complaits around discomfort. The US Army is refusing to purchase more headsets until this new version is complete. A new report from Bloomberg […]

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5 Things to Consider When Buying a Third-Party Charger for Your iPhone

When you purchase an iPhone, you’ll typically receive some kind of charger with your device. What you get depends on your phone’s model, and some of the newer iPhones won’t include a wall charger. Related Reading: While you can use Apple’s chargers, some users prefer using third-party ones. They might do so for multiple reasons, […]

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Samsung won’t be buying OLED panels from China’s BOE this year

Samsung has been buying OLED and LCD panels from China’s BOE for a few years now. These panels are used in smartphones and TVs. However, it looks like the company won’t be buying display panels from BOE next year. According to a list obtained by TheElec, Samsung has removed BOE from its official suppliers’ list, […]

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Man Robbed After Buying 300 iPhones From Apple Fifth Avenue

An unnamed 27-year-old man who purchased 300 iPhones from Apple Fifth Avenue on Monday morning was robbed shortly after leaving the store, according to 1010Wins Radio in New York. He was carrying 300 iPhone 13s in three bags and walking to his car at 1:45 a.m. when another car pulled up next to him. Two […]

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Why Samsung makes the only Android tablets worth buying

Global tablet shipments haven’t seen considerable growth since they hit their peak back in 2014. The shipments have registered a steep decline since then. Apple and Samsung are the two major players in the market. The iPad remains a popular device and its dominant position has so far gone unchallenged. While a lot of companies […]

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The Xbox Series S is the best gift you should be buying this year

The holiday season is officially here to finish 2022 with a grand finale, and millions of people are scrambling to fulfil their gift-giving ambitions for families, friends, and loved ones. For those still on the fence about larger gift ideas, look no further than the impossibly compact Xbox Series S, which will undoubtedly go down […]

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Weekly poll: the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro are selling high megapixel counts, are you buying?

Two hundred megapixels – that’s how far smartphone cameras have come. Back when we started “this phone has a camera” was enough to make jaws drop. These days it’s not only about raw resolution, image processing has come a long way (especially with the advent of computational photography) thanks to the ever more powerful mobile […]

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Weekly poll: the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are selling the pure Android benchmark, are you buying it?

Some would say the Pixel 7 series is how Android 13 is meant to be experienced. Others would argue that it’s even better, thanks to the Pixel exclusive features and the promise of new ones to come with future Pixel Feature Drops. Others still would point to the headaches that previous Pixel generations have caused […]

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Five Apple Products You Should Avoid Buying Right Now

Rumors suggest that Apple still has several new devices that are coming before the end of the year, including a range of Macs and iPads. It’s not looking like we’re going to get an October event in 2022, but refreshes are coming soon, probably via press release. If you’re planning to buy a Mac or […]

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Xbox One S vs. X: Is it still worth buying one in 2022? (Spoiler: No)

(opens in new tab) Xbox One X Raw 4K power The Xbox One X was the most powerful games console until the Xbox Series X and Series S came out, running the latest games with the crispest, detailed visuals on TV sets with 4K HDR support. Given the fact this console is no longer being […]

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Artists react to Adobe buying Figma for $20 billion

What you need to know Adobe announced that it will purchase Figma in a deal worth approximately $20 billion. Figma is a web-based design platform that allows artists to collaborate online. Many artists and designers have expressed concern about the deal on social media. Adobe just announced an agreement to purchase Figma for $20 billion. […]

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Samsung Wants You to ‘Join the Flip Side’ Instead of Buying an iPhone 14 Pro

Following the announcement of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung has released a new ad that seems to be aimed at convincing iPhone customers to try out its latest Galaxy Z Flip4, which, as the name suggests – flips. [embedded content] The ad, titled “Join the flip side,” starts with a Flip4 user […]

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Save up to $300 when buying the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro

Fancy one of Samsung’s newest smartwatches? The Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro were both unveiled today at the company’s Unpacked event. Pre-orders are now open which means Samsung will gladly sell you one of these now. Customers in major markets across the globe can now pre-order Samsung’s latest smartwatches. The company has […]

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SteelSeries gaming headset buying guide

Although it may be on the pricey side, this headset delivers on everything from features to build quality. It sounds excellent and feels excellent. While SteelSeries has put out some of the most reliably good gaming headsets on the market for years, its Arctis line can be rather confusing. Sure, the company doesn’t stray into […]

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South Korean users can try Galaxy devices for 3 days before buying them

Samsung has announced a ‘Galaxy Early Birds to Go’ program in South Korea. In this program, users can apply to try and experience the upcoming Galaxy devices for three days before buying them. Yes! You heard it right. You can now take a look at and experience the next Galaxy products before deciding to swipe […]

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Samsung won’t be buying as many LCD panels from its Chinese supplier

Samsung Electronics is estimated to shift 4% of its LCD TV panel orders from BOE to other panel suppliers. While BOE’s share for 2022 is shrinking, suppliers including CSOT, HKC, Sharp, and LG Display are enjoying a higher market share and 53.8 million more orders combined. And reportedly, BOE’s decline has to do with royalties. […]

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Pros and cons of buying a budget laptop

Buying a budget Windows laptop is a different experience now than just a few years ago. Many of the major laptop manufacturers have significantly improved their affordable PCs to complement the premium (and expensive) hardware, and there are plenty of smaller manufacturers offering laptops in the $300 to $500 range. Despite budget laptops looking a […]

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