Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro Launched Rugged Smartphone With Removable Battery

The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ Infinity Display, which can be used with gloves and even when the screen is wet. The phone is weatherproof with a rating of IP68 for water and dust resistance, and boasts a MIL-STD-810G certification for enduring extreme weather conditions. With its own encasing, the XCover Pro could withstand impact and drops from a height of up to 1.5m. Under the hood, the rugged smartphone is equipped with a Samsung Exynos 9611 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB via microSD card), and runs on the Android 10 operating system....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 287 words · Diane Lebeau

Samsung Launches Galaxy Book 2 Features Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 And Gigabit Lte

Underneath the 2-in-1 design is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 mobile chipset. Thanks to this SoC and built-in gigabit LTE radio, it allows the Galaxy Book 2 to always stay connected to the internet. The screen of the Galaxy Book 2 is also touch-capable and measures 12-inches. It also has a kickstand similar to Microsoft’s Surface devices that allows the devices to lay “almost flat” on a table. Out of the box, the device runs on Microsoft’s Windows S mode for hassle-free usability, but also includes an upgrade path to full Windows when needed down the road....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 223 words · Shirley Gomez

Samsung To Give More Galaxy A Devices Water Resistance

South Korean news outlet The Elec cites sources claiming that Samsung will be giving waterproofing to the Galaxy A33 that will be released next year. Three other models will be getting the treatment according to the report. They are the Galaxy A53, its 5G variant, and the Galaxy A73. While these devices will be getting waterproofing, the report did not specify an actual IP rating. For the A53 and A73, these will likely retain the IP67 ratings of their respective predecessors....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Helen Bastarache

Samsung To Officially Unveil Exynos 1080 Chipset On 12 November

According to SamMobile, the brand’s Chinese branch has recently teased that the chipset will see a launch in Shanghai on 12 November 2020. Typical of any teaser, Samsung did not reveal much details regarding the new Exynos, with the exception of its 5G capability. A separate report by Android Authority revealed that the company has confirmed that the upcoming chip will be a direct successor to the Exynos 980 SoC....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 242 words · Frankie Dreese

Samsung Unveils Foldable Smartphone With Infinity Flex Display Transforms Into 7 3 Inch Tablet

The device was introduced on stage by Justin Denison, SVP of mobile product marketing, Samsung. Where he took out a device no bigger than a regular smartphone, and then proceeded to unfold it into a tablet with a display measuring in at 7.3-inches. Getting into the specifics, Samsung’s new display is known as the Infinity Flex Display. In its folded state, it transforms into what the brands calls a Cover Display....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 221 words · Carla Mullins

Sapphire Radeon Rx 590 Nitro Graphics Card Pops Up Online Sports A Bright Blue Cooler Shroud

According to Videocardz, the aesthetics and card design of the RX 590 NITRO+ doesn’t seem to deviate from the design that’s currently in use for both its current NITRO+ and Pulse graphics card. Seriously, even the backplate looks the same. In terms of specification, the card will be built upon a 12nm LP die lithography. Despite being a Polaris Refresh. Like the competition, the RX 590 NITRO+ will also feature 2304 stream processors, 144 TMUs, and 32 ROPs....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Thelma Schank

Shazam Director David Sandberg Explains How He Made A Shortfilm Under Quarantine

The best part is, he and his wife/long time collaborator Lotta Losten, did it during the Covid-19 pandemic, while under quarantine. The short titled Shadowed isn’t necessarily groundbreaking or profound, but it sure as hell highlights the filmmaker’s imagination and his ability to deliver cool visual spookiness with limited resources. Sandberg previously promised that he’ll explain how he made the film. Now, David Sandberg has released a video called Good Enough — The Making of Shadowed and boy is it a must-watch for film buffs and aspiring filmmakers....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 152 words · Kristi Osullivan

Shopping Malls And Retail Industry Not Happy With The Hide List And Closure Directive

Through a joint statement, the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPKM), Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA), and Malaysia Retail Chain Associations (MRCA) said the first HIDE list which was published yesterday published incomplete information and didn’t provide an accurate picture of the real-life situation. The statement pointed out that HIDE does not include premises and operations that did not adhere to proper SOPs including the implementation of MySejahtera check-in. Hence, they would not appear as a hotspot in the system even though they could be one in real life....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 271 words · Mary Montanez

Singaporean Taxi Operator Installs Plastic Cabin Shields In 400 Taxis

The cabin shield, also known as the “V-Shield”, covers the driver’s section of the vehicle and measures at 1m x 0.7m x 0.6m. ComfortDelGro claimed that the shield is made of “an unbreakable material”, therefore also doubling it as protection for the driver against “violent physical harm.” The taxi operator added that the cabin shields does not obstruct airflow in the rest of the taxi, and also features two window openings to allow cash transactions....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 117 words · Glenda Lowry

Someone Made A Slim Version Of The Ps5 Sort Of

The impatient mad lad is a guy called Matt who is better known for his YouTube channel, DIY Perks. Matt is known by his fans for his ability to build products such as speakers, lights, and even literal desktop PCs, from scratch. Now, if it wasn’t clear from the beginning, Matt’s own take on a PS5 Slim isn’t official and is, again, something the off-beat engineer gave himself to do over the past several months....

January 17, 2023 · 3 min · 455 words · Yan Hartel

Sony Mocopi Can Be Your Very Own Motion Capture Kit

The Sony Mocopi is a motion capture kit that consists of six sensors, each about the size of, say, an Apple AirTag. Each measures 32mm across in diameter, and weights about 8g, and are labelled for which part of your body they are supposed to be strapped to – one for your head, one for your hip, one for each wrist and one for each ankle. They are also dust-proof and water resistant, with the usual IP65 / IP68 rating that you find on most of the brand’s smartphones....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 328 words · Rhonda Schwindt

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Pc Is Free Until 25 November

Claiming the free game is largely the same process this week as it was the last, which is via the Ubisoft Connect launcher. Being an old game, released all the way back in 2005, it’s not exactly expensive right now, priced normally at RM31. But you can get it for free from now until 25 November. For the unfamiliar, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is the third game in the series....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Omar Shanks

Square Enix Has Nier Themed Gaming Pcs

These PCs based on NieR comes in two main flavours each with two variants of their own. If it features NieR: Automata, then it will come in a black case with a tempered glass panel on the side featuring either 2B or 9S that’s engraved in white. On the other hand, if it features NieR Replicant, then the case will be white, with either the unnamed male protagonist colloquially known as Nier, or Emile, engraved in black on the tempered glass side panel....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 258 words · Dennis Calbert

Star Wars Episode Ix Teaser Trailer Is Here Reveals Film Title

The last film of the Skywalker Saga, the saga that has spanned three trilogies and multiple decades is called… drop everything and brace yourself: Can you believe that it’s been two years since the first footage of The Last Jedi was unveiled at the 2017 Star Wars celebration? The Rian Johnson film was polarising and split the hardcore fanbase in half. Some (like myself) love the movie, while others wished it could be wiped out completely from the face of the earth....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 261 words · John Littman

Star Wars Jj Abrams Describes His Reaction When He Discovered Snoke Died

Speaking of, in an interview with Rolling Stone, JJ Abrams discusses some of the creative decisions made by Rian Johnson in The Last Jedi and how it made him feel. In regards to the death of Supreme Leader Snoke, Abrams said that it actually made him laugh, when he first read the draft. Abrams also talks about perhaps the most controversial decision Johnson made in The Last Jedi, which is to explore Luke’s flaws....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Billy Barga

Steam Adds Dualsense Support To Beta Client

In an update for the Steam beta client, Valve says that it has added input support for the DualSense controller. But that’s about all that was added, as the company says rumble, trackpad and gyro support are not being supported just yet. The company is also fixing issues with the Xbox Series X controller showing up as two separate controllers. It’s only natural that DualSense controller support has not yet been ironed out completely....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · William Goodloe

Steam Link Finally Arrives On Ios

Kotaku reports that Apple has approved the app, and then taken the approval away, citing “business conflicts”. Things stayed that way for nearly a whole year until now, and Apple has finally granted approval for the app once again. The app also supports controllers via Bluetooth. This includes the Steam Controller and Made for iPhone (MFI) controllers. On the app’s page, we see a familiar list of requirements for the app to work....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 168 words · Ricardo Blackford

Steam Stops Automatically Updating Games You Didn T Play Recently

For now, Steam will only automatically update games you’ve installed if you’ve played them in the last three days. Instead, the update will be spread out over several days. That being said, you will still have the option to manually update them at any time, should you suddenly want to play them. Alternatively, you can schedule automatic updates on your own or self-throttle your connection to Steam. And especially for games you haven’t played in a very long time, you can turn off automatic updates altogether....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Richard Davidson

Telegram Founder Confirms Premium Subscription Launching This Month

Durov explained that its users have been asking Telegram to raise its current limits on chats, media and file uploads, but doing so will cause several issues. These include an influx of traffic on its servers, resulting in increased costs beyond what the company could afford. Both he and Telegram concluded that the only solution was to provide the platform’s “most demanding fans” to offer these extra additions as subscription-based benefits in order to keep things more manageable....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 306 words · Jewel Forbes

Tesla Now Accepts Dogecoin For Some Of Its Merchandise

According to the official Tesla store, products purchasable by the Dogecoin cryptocurrency include the Giga Texas Belt Buckle for 835 DOGE, and the Cyberwhistle for 300 DOGE. Those hoping to spend their Dogecoins on something a bit more practical, the Cyberquad for Kids is priced at 12,020 DOGE. Tesla says the DOGE prices shown are inclusive of taxes and shipping charges, and notes that purchases made with the cryptocurrency are both non-returnable and non-refundable....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 289 words · Nathan Hudson