Gartner: Samsung and Apple lose ground to Chinese players
Gartner says a trio of Chinese manufacturers accounted for a quarter of global smartphone sales during Q1, similar to what…
Samsung order report points to wider adoption of OLED screens in 2018 'iPhone 9' refresh
Supply chain rumors from South Korea allege that Samsung has signed another deal for OLED screen production for future iPhones,…
These gorgeous nighttime photos were taken with the HTC U11
A week ago, HTC took the wraps off the U11. One of the biggest selling points of the flagship is…
Microsoft’s Surface Pro Laptop Returns With Bigger Brains
At long last, the Surface Pro gets a spec-bumping refresh. The post Microsoft’s Surface Pro Laptop Returns With Bigger Brains…
Google adds popular search phrases to Gboard in Assistant
Last week, Google started rolling out an update to its digital assistant that added typing support. What this means is…
Let’s Explore the Physics of Inertia With a Fidget Spinner
America’s latest fad provides yet another opportunity to explain physics. The post Let’s Explore the Physics of Inertia With a…
Samsung Pay makes its way to Gear S3 and S2 in the UK
Last week, Samsung Pay launched in the UK. The mobile payment service supports three banks (MBNA, Nationwide, and Santander), and…
Your Handy Field Guide to the Surprisingly Few Factions of the Far Left, From Pastel Bloc to BAMN
They may not market themselves as well as the far-right, but the antifa has its movements. The post Your Handy…
Can the American Heartland Remake Itself in the Image of Silicon Valley? One Startup Finds Out
One Denver startup learns what it’s like to find funding, attract talent, and launch a minimum viable product outside of…
Rise of the Dungeon Master: Gary Gygax and the Birth of D&D
An excerpt from the gorgeous “Rise of the Dungeon Master: Gary Gygax and the Creation of D&D.” The post Rise…