Category: Gadgets

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 […]

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 […]

As fun as it ever was

[ad_1] James TrewManaging Editor I remember like it was yesterday. It was 1991, and I had my nose pressed up against the glass outside a branch of Dixons, on Park Street in Bristol (England). I was staring at a revolutionary new handheld console that would change gaming as we know it: the Atari Lynx II. […]

Have robots roll your joints and infuse your budder this High Stoner Holiday

[ad_1] Next, place one of the pre-rolled joint casings (each unit comes with a pack of 20) into the lower half of the unit, set the grinder on top so that the magnetic lock seals and press the activation button on the front of the unit. The grinder will automatically powder those nugs, which falls […]

Cracking open the Galaxy Fold

[ad_1] We need a map.Console gaming is at a crossroads This week Microsoft revealed an “all-digital” Xbox One S while Sony promised the PS5 would feature physical media. Which path is the right one? Ours is still going strong.Samsung Galaxy Fold review units are already broken The flexible Galaxy Fold hasn’t even gone on sale […]

The next frontier for cannabis vapes: mood-specific formulas

[ad_1] As with any form of prohibition, once the floodgates open, there’s an inevitable wave of over-indulgence. For the last few years, we’ve seen the emergence of increasingly strong oils and concentrates. But as the party smoke clears, that’s changing. People are exploring various cocktails and new compounds with the goal of dialing in the […]

Galaxy Fold teardown gives us a look at its complicated deisgn

[ad_1] This teardown is no precision iFixit job, but if you just want to see what parts and pixie dust are holding Samsung’s Galaxy Fold together, some images from an apparently now-deleted Weibo post can help. Not surprisingly for a first-gen new device, the design is seems incredibly complex and highlights some of the points […]