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AT&T’s fake 5GE icon is available in the Android Open Source Project
[ad_1] AT&T introduced the 5GE (5G Evolution) in January on Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Active and LG’s V30. But as true 5G networks are still being tested, 5GE really indicates 4G LTE-Advanced — a mix of 4G LTE plus technologies like 4×4 MIMO antennas, 256 QAM and carrier aggregation. AT&T’s competitors were quick to mock and […]
Sony says its new PlayStation is more than a year away
[ad_1] Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki tweeted the comments, which came from a SIE spokesperson following Sony’s investor call earlier today. The company reiterated its reduced profit goals for next year but also promised to invest the difference (31.1 billion yen, or $278 million) between last year’s operating income and its current outlook for […]
PlayStation 4 sales slow down as Sony’s new console nears
[ad_1] The company didn’t elaborate any further on the next-gen PlayStation, aside from an “increase in development expensed for the next generation console.” It expects profits from the gaming business to drop almost 10 percent next year, even if sales remain “essentially flat” during 2019. The PlayStation 4 isn’t expecting any major, standout games this […]
iFixit pulls its Galaxy Fold teardown at Samsung’s request
[ad_1] The Galaxy Fold won’t make its planned launch date as Samsung looks into problems experienced by several reviewers with test units. In the meantime, the folks at iFixit did what they do best and pulled one apart, but on Thursday explained their choice to “withdraw” the teardown. While iFixit usually gets a device specifically […]
‘Days Gone’ will get weekly challenges and Survival Mode in June
[ad_1] The Survival mode will challenge players by getting rid of Fast Travel and Survival Vision. Players will be forced to brave the post-apocalyptic wilderness of the Pacific Northwest without on-screen indicators or a mini-map. With the weekly updates, players can expect of battles and opportunities to earn in-game rewards. From Resident Evil to Dying […]
First laser radio paves the way for ultra-fast WiFi
[ad_1] The development builds upon previous advances made by the lab, which found it was possible to use an infrared frequency comb in lasers to generate terahertz wavelengths capable of moving data — and do it at speeds hundreds of times faster than today’s wireless internet services. The latest findings make it possible to extract […]
Apple recalls older three-prong AC power adapters
[ad_1] Apple is recalling a batch of three-prong AC wall plug adapters. The company is aware of six incidents worldwide in which the adapters broke, creating a risk of electrical shock. As a precaution, Apple is allowing customers to exchange the potentially faulty plugs for a new version. It’s not clear, though, just how many […]
Peloton users stuck with ‘terrible tunes’ following licensing lawsuit
[ad_1] The Verge cites one Peloton user, Ally, who says that “Random songs are plopped in the middle of an otherwise consistently themed playlist.” Meanwhile, the Peloton subreddit brings up dozens of complaints about the service’s subpar music quality. “I’m enjoying rides much less than before,” said one redditor, while another said, “I bought this […]
Amazon tries hiring lawyers for sellers claiming patent infringement
[ad_1] For $4,000, the program will match a seller and an accused merchant with a neutral, third-party lawyer. If the merchant doesn’t respond to claims that it violated the seller’s utility patent — which details how a product is used — the product will be removed from Amazon, and the seller will get its money […]