[ad_1] LG moved its executives around and switched up the head for its mobile business more than once over the past couple of years. Back in 2017, the company named Hwang Jeong-hwan as president of mobile in an effort to make the unit more competitive until he was replaced by Kwon. Under Kwon’s leadership, LG’s […]
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Twitter begins testing Reddit-style nested conversations
[ad_1] Conversations trees were first seen in Twitter’s beta testing app, Twttr. The testing app allows Twitter to experiment with tweaks to the conversation formatting before rolling out any major changes to the main platform. As spotted by respected app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, conversation trees are now being tested on the main Twitter website. […]
Samsung gets closer to building ‘QD-OLED’ TVs that rival LG’s OLED
[ad_1] While Samsung has become dominant in using OLED technology on mobile displays — even Apple uses its screens for iPhones — in TVs, the big name in OLED is its competitor, LG. LG’s TVs have wowed testers with their ability to control light precisely because each pixel is self-illuminating, unlike the “QLED” branded quantum […]
Security fails we’re kinda thankful for
[ad_1] What the fail With the Pixel 4 face unlock debacle, you really can say that Google’s Android security team did not check itself before it wrecked itself. What we’re thankful for here is the BBC journalist, who probably does not have narcolepsy, but instead pretended to be asleep with his review copy of a […]
Jonathan Ive removed from Apple’s leadership page
[ad_1] There were reports swirling around at the time of the announcement that Ive felt Apple CEO Tim Cook wasn’t interested in design and was more focused on operations. Cook heartily denied that though, calling the reports “absurd.” In either case, the impact that Ive has had on Apple over the years is undeniable. He […]
Is the Valve Index the best high-end VR headset?
[ad_1] As VR becomes more and more mainstream, a key to its success will be the choice of headsets available. On the entry-level end is the HTC Vive, at $99. On the upper end is Valve’s Index, which features two RGB LCDs running at 1,440 x 1,600 pixels, capable of a 120Hz (or 144Hz) refresh […]
Hear me out: The case for Le Creuset’s Star Wars cookware
[ad_1] As I am nothing if not a sucker for Star Wars product tie-ins and high quality cookware, you can bet I immediately signed up to be notified when this line was on sale. And the second I got the notification, I put in my pre-order. You might be asking yourself, “Is this really necessary?” […]
Intel is losing against AMD
[ad_1] A rapid rise Ever since AMD launched the Zen architecture just over three years ago, it has progressed at a relentless pace. At the time, Intel’s $1,100 8-core i7-6900 seemed like it had all the cores you’d ever need. However, AMD moved the goalposts, unveiling the 8-core Ryzen 7 1800 at a much lower […]
How to prep tech gifts for kids
[ad_1] Unbox it and inspect the contents thoroughly Untie any particularly annoying fasteners or twist ties you suspect your child might struggle with. If it requires scissors or a box cutter to open, do it now. (If you don’t want to do this because there’s a risk you might need to return it, maybe consider […]
Ask Engadget: What are the best tech stocking stuffers?
[ad_1] Mat SmithBureau Chief, UK It’s boring but just so darn useful. A new USB cable. Specifically, Anker’s Powerline II cable, a USB-A cord that transforms into USB-C, micro-USB and Lightning. In short, it works with everything. Even if your giftee uses an Android phone, maybe they have a friend with an iPhone. Conversely, they […]