Qualcomm brings new Wi-Fi chip, robotics RB3 Gen 2 platform

Qualcomm announced its latest micro-power QCC730 Wi-Fi chip, promising improved range and data transfer rates while consuming less power and offering direct cloud connectivity. This dual-band micro-power Wi-Fi chip is aimed at IoT devices and Qualcomm is betting on efficiency with claims of 88% less power per data transfer compared to its previous generation. The […]

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Samsung could launch advanced version of SmartThings platform

Samsung’s SmartThings is among the world’s biggest smart home platforms. Its recent integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home has made it even more invincible. Now, Samsung could be preparing to launch more advanced features for its platform. SmartThings Pro could be launched soon as the company registers for the term According to a new […]

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Google and Reddit expand partnership, will bring easier navigation to the platform

Reddit is notoriously known for having a bad search engine, and for years everyone preferred to use Google Search, instead of the platform’s own. Today, the platform revealed that this will not change, but rather the partnership with Google will expand. Google will gain access to the network’s Data API, and in return, content and […]

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Ford unveils Android Automotive based in-vehicle platform

In 2021, Ford and Google formed a partnership where they planned to offer the Android Automotive operating system in Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The plan was slightly delayed but the fruit of the partnership is finally here. Today, Ford has unveiled the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience, a platform based on Android Automotive that will […]

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Samsung announces VXT platform for effortless display creation & management

In an official blog, Samsung announced an all-in-one VXT platform that brings together display creation and management. This Samsung VXT platform will enable businesses across different verticles to easily streamline operations. The VXT is a cloud-native Content Management Solution (CMS) that helps in the easy management of digital displays. Alex Lee, Executive Vice President of […]

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Microsoft is killing its Windows VR platform — announces deprecation of ‘Windows Mixed Reality’

What you need to know Microsoft has added Windows Mixed Reality to the list of features it is deprecating in Windows. The company says support for Windows Mixed Reality devices will be removed in a future version of Windows. This includes support for SteamVR using Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets. Microsoft has announced that it […]

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UK’s EE TV Platform Launches With Customized Apple TV 4K

EE TV, a new broadband TV platform from EE, today launched as a BT TV replacement service in the UK, offering subscribers the option of an Apple TV 4K with customized remote control. The integrated package offers access to more than 70 Freeview channels, a Netflix subscription, as well as premium channels from Sky, Discovery, […]

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Samsung-owned Harman acquires multi-device audio platform Roon

Harman, a Samsung-owned audio electronics company, announced the acquisition of Roon – a music player platform for audiophiles, best known for its usability across multiple devices in multiple rooms, regardless of their brand. Harman owns audio brands such as AKG, dbx, JBL, and Soundcraft and operates globally. It has been part of Samsung since 2017, […]

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Samsung’s Harman acquires Roon, an audiophile-grade multi-room music platform

Samsung Electronics has announced that its subsidiary Harman has acquired Roon, an audiophile-grade multi-room and multi-connectivity music streaming platform. Roon is used by millions of audio enthusiasts worldwide, and the music streaming and discovery platform works well with many audio technologies, including AirPlay, Chromecast/Google Cast, and more. Samsung has made this acquisition in a bid […]

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‘We don’t allow ads on our platform that contain sexually explicit content,’ Google explains after an explicit ad surfaced on YouTube amid its firm stance on ad-blockers

What you need to know YouTube is doubling down on its efforts to detect and block ad blockers. Oddly, a Reddit user recently flagged a disturbing ad featuring explicit content while streaming videos on the platform. Google has pulled down the ad as it’s against the company’s policies. A privacy consultant is in a legal […]

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Microsoft launches Copilot web app, bringing the AI assistant to any platform

What you need to know Microsoft has launched a dedicated Copilot web app for Edge and Chromium browsers on Windows and Mac. The website acts as a dedicated landing page for the Copilot interface, letting you search the web, write letters or stories, and more. Up until now, Copilot has only been accessible inside Microsoft’s […]

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Google and major European carriers ask the EU to make iMessage a core platform service

Google has rallied the support of top European carriers to send a letter to the European Commission, asking it to designate Apple’s iMessage as a “core platform service”. This would force Apple to make iMessage compatible with RCS like WhatsApp and Google Messages by March 2024. Per a Financial Times report, Google, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, […]

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How to watch Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2023: Get a first look at the X Series platform designed to take on Apple

What you need to know The annual Qualcomm Snapdragon summit kicks off from Hawaii on October 24.  The event will be streamed live and is expected to give us our first look at the new X Series of chips that will power Windows laptops.  Recent reports have also suggested Microsoft’s VP of Windows and Devices, […]

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SmartThings Head Jaeyeon Jung sheds light on challenges and platform evolution [Interview]

SmartThings has quickly evolved into a potent smart home platform with Samsung devices at the heart of the ecosystem. Its embrace of the wider industry protocols such as Matter enables users to choose from thousands of smart devices to add to their set up. We had the opportunity to speak with Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice […]

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Samsung rival LG plans to become a media and entertainment platform

LG has just made a big announcement. Samsung’s rival brand aims to become a “media and entertainment platform company.” To achieve this goal, it will invest KRW 1 trillion ($753 million) in the webOS business over the next five years. The announcement was made at the webOS Partner Summit 2023, which was held at the […]

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Dell partners with the University of Limerick to develop an AI platform for cancer research

What you need to know Dell is teaming up with the University of Limerick (UL) to advance cancer research by leveraging AI capabilities.  Both parties collaborate to develop an AI platform for better predictive and diagnostic cancer research. The new technology is expected to streamline cancer biomarker testing. Advancements in medical technology are ever-emerging, and […]

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Forza Motorsport (2023) hands-on preview: A new platform to help us fall in love with cars

The Petersen Automotive Museum contains within its walls — adorned with abstract silver swirls and swatches of vibrant red — over a century of automotive history. On each floor, you can find the most legendary, historically important, noteworthy, and otherwise unique cars to ever exist, but there’s also a peek at the future. On the […]

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G.SKILL unveils DDR5 memory built for the AMD AM5 Platform

What you need to know G.SKILL announced a new DDR5 memory kit under the Trident Z5 Neo RGB series. Designed for the AMD AM5 platform, the new memory kits support speeds up to DDR5-6400 with CL32-39-39 timings when validated on the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor with the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO motherboard running […]

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon G-series platform for handheld gaming consoles

Qualcomm formally introduced its three-tier G-series chipsets designed for portable gaming consoles. The Snapdragon G1 Gen 1 is built for fanless game streaming handhelds with claims of over 10 hours of battery life. It features an eight-core Kryo CPU and Adreno A11 GPU alongside Wi-Fi 5 connectivity and Bluetooth 5.0. The chipset supports up to […]

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Apple Launches Online Store on China’s WeChat Platform

Apple has launched an online store in China’s WeChat app, the Tencent-owned social media platform has announced (via Reuters). China’s dominant messaging app will host the Apple store via one of its mini-programs, which typically offers e-commerce, financial, and live-streaming services to WeChat’s over 1.2 billion users. Customers will be able to purchase the full […]

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