Month: February 2019
The key features of the Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up
Samsung has marked the 10th anniversary of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone range by unveiling three new versions of the phone. Here’s a closer look at the key features of the new S10 range. Galaxy S10 The standard version of the new line-up, the S10 will come with a 6.1-inch Wide Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED…
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Fold
Samsung has confirmed its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, will launch in the UK on May 3. The first device of its kind from a major phone maker, here is everything you need to know about the Galaxy Fold.... (Samsung) Two Screens As well as a traditional 4.6-inch smartphone screen, the Galaxy Fold houses…
Samsung announces £1500 Galaxy Fold alongside trio of flagship devices
Samsung has confirmed its first foldable smartphone. Called the Galaxy Fold, it contains a second flexible display that opens out from within the device to offer a tablet-sized display. The new device has a 4.6-inch smartphone screen but can then be opened out to reveal a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex display that can show up to…
Huawei concerns not about China, says UK’s NCSC chief
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has said the current issues the organisation has with Huawei are about ensuring security standards and not the firm’s links to China. Ciaran Martin said the NCSC had a “wealth of understanding” of the Chinese tech giant and would not compromise on security improvements it…
Google apologises for not disclosing microphone in Nest Guard security device
Google has apologised to users of its Nest Guard home alarm system after admitting the presence of a microphone in the security device had not been disclosed. The technology giant said an “error” meant the microphone was not included in the specifications for the device, but it was “never intended to be a secret”. The…
Samsung prepares to unveil Galaxy S10 range. Could it include foldable phone?
Samsung is set to reveal its next-generation Galaxy S10 range of smartphones later on today (February 20th), which could include a formal announcement of its first foldable device. The firm is expected to unveil its Galaxy S10 range of phones, with reports suggesting that as many as three devices could be announced at its Unpacked…
YouTube updates strike policy against content that breaks rules
YouTube is changing the way it penalises users that breach its community guidelines, by simplifying the three-strike policy it enforces with more consistent punishments. The Google-owned video sharing platform said it was updating the strikes in response to confusion about the penalties, with many claiming the punishment did not match up to the problem. For…
Huawei confirms P30 Series launch – could foldable phone make a debut?
Huawei has confirmed its next flagship smartphone will be unveiled in Paris on March 26. The Chinese technology giant used Twitter to officially announce the event, which will reveal the P30 series – likely to be at least two phones. Rules were made to be rewritten. Paris, 26.03.2019. #RewriteTheRules #HUAWEIP30 pic.twitter.com/hFzZI3pVYr — Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile)…
Microsoft close to opening first UK retail store in London
Microsoft looks set to launch its first UK flagship store in London later this year, a minute’s walk away from Apple’s main retail base in the UK on Regent Street. A number of job vacancies for retail advisers, a visual merchandising manager, in-store IT technical support, stock control specialists, an education expert and a cloud…
Public urged to help digitise millions of historical weather records
The public are being asked to lend a hand in digitising millions of historical weather records in a bid to better predict the future of the world’s climate. With 2.5 million pieces of data from between 1860 and 1880 not stored in digital form, scientists are unable to quickly access and compare measurements from the…