Stories written by Doug Dobbins
Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 series of flagship phones are the first phones to be certified by the USB Implementers Forum as compatible with the new Certified USB Fast Charger industry standard. Phones and chargers certified under the program must use USB-C connectors, support USB-PD (Power Delivery) 3.0, as well as the new Programmable Power Supply (PPS) feature […]
Feb 28 2020 | Posted in
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Facebook has canceled its annual F8 conference over coronavirus-outbreak concerns. F8 was scheduled to be held in San Jose in May, but on Thursday the company announced the “in-person component” of the event was canceled. In a statement, Facebook said: “In light of the growing concerns around COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel […]
Feb 27 2020 | Posted in
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LG has announced the V60 ThinQ 5G with LG Dual Screen. Its specs are flagship-level, but not quite as top-end as past V-series phones. Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular will offer the V60 “in the coming weeks”. The Verizon’s version will supports both mmWave and sub-6 5G, while other versions will only support sub-6 […]
Feb 27 2020 | Posted in
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Take flight with Marvel’s latest breakout super hero! Marvel has release Aero Vol. 1: Before The Storm trade paperback, a collection of the first six issues of her hit series The series initially launched in China, Aero made her English-language debut last year in her very own solo series. Readers will be introduced to […]
A report out of Malaysian publication Lowyat, claims AMD will start selling the Ryzen 3 2300X to the general public starting on March 3. The CPU has only been available to OEM companies so far. The 12nm, 65W TDP Ryzen 3 2300X (codename Pinnacle Ridge) features four cores sans imultaneous multithreading (SMT), meaning there […]
Tier, the Berlin-based e-scooter rentals startup that operates in 55 cities across 11 countries, has added funding for a second time in four months. The firm has extended its Series B round to over $100 million, up from $60 million disclosed in October. The additional capital is a mix of equity and debt financing provided […]
Sony’s new Xperia Pro makes a specific use case for 5G: broadcasting live video in the field. To that end, it has both mmWave 5G and an HDMI input for connecting to professional video cameras. Even though Sony Mobile has “de-emphasized” the US market in its general strategy, the Xperia Pro’s specs list 5G frequency […]
Feb 25 2020 | Posted in
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Sony has updated its Xperia 1 flagship phone with the new Xperia 1 II (mark two). Compared to last year’s Xperia 1, the new model for 2020 adds sub-6 5G, wireless charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It’s also the first Sony phone with Zeiss optics, which were previously exclusive to Nokia-brand phones. The Xperia […]
Feb 25 2020 | Posted in
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MGM has begun development on a third installment in the Creed franchise with King Richard writer Zach Baylin has been tapped to pen the script, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Plot details on the third installment are currently under wraps as the search for a director is underway.
STXfilms has pre-bought North American, Latin American and Chinese distribution rights to the thriller Gunpowder Milkshake. The story follows three generations of female assassins who fight to stop a cycle of violence over the course of one night. Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, Paul Giamatti and Chloe Coleman co-star. Written […]
