Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, aiming to enhance the capabilities of mid-tier smartphones by incorporating advanced features typically found in higher-end devices. This new platform brings on-device generative AI support, enabling the use of large language models (LLMs) like Baichuan-7B and Llama 2 with 1 billion parameters, enhancing AI-driven […]
Huawei is reportedly preparing to launch the world’s first tri-foldable smartphone, following the release of its first foldable phone, the Mate X, in 2019. Recently, an image circulated on Chinese social media showing Huawei’s Consumer Business Group CEO, Yu Richard, holding this upcoming tri-foldable device. Translation of Digital Chat Station’s Weibo post about the upcoming […]
Hong Kong has introduced a pilot project aimed at improving pedestrian safety by addressing the issue of phone-distracted walking. In a city where pedestrians frequently use their phones, often leading to inattentiveness at crosswalks, new devices have been installed at several road crossings. These devices project a red light onto the sidewalk and onto any […]
For the past year or so, LG Electronics has been working on transforming itself “Into a Smart Life Solution Company” under the leadership of its CEO, William Cho, who started his current role in 2021. The term “Smart Life Solution Company” might sound nebulous at first but it contrasts with the recent past in which […]
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a groundbreaking quantum microscopy method that allows for the visualization of electron movements in slow motion, a feat previously unachievable. Prof. Sebastian Loth, managing director of the Institute for Functional Matter and Quantum Technologies (FMQ), explains that this innovation addresses long-standing questions about electron behavior in solids, […]
With the introduction of the Galaxy Ring at Unpacked, Samsung jumped on the smart ring bandwagon, a market currently dominated by Oura. Boasting a sleek 7 mm wide concave design, the Galaxy Ring weighs between 2.3 grams to 3 grams, depending on the size, and is a mere 2.6 mm thick. It offers nine size […]
At today’s Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The successors of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 launched last year in Seoul, both models offer some hardware upgrades but no significant changes. By limiting the most expensive improvements, Samsung is probably banking on […]
Today, Motorola unveiled its popular Razr flip phones, the Razr 2024 and the Razr Plus 2024. Both models feature larger external displays than last year’s versions, with the Razr’s screen size expanded by 2.5 times compared to the Razr 2023. Despite having almost the same dimensions and leather finish, they come in different colors and […]
With the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple is integrating ChatGPT into its latest devices. Users will have the option to use OpenAI’s ChatGPT when Apple’s own Apple Intelligence features are not sufficient. During the recent announcement of Apple Intelligence, Apple revealed a partnership with OpenAI to incorporate ChatGPT into the […]
Samsung has announced the release of the first Galaxy Watch FE, its entry-level smartwatch that offers almost the same health and wellness features as its more expensive sibling, the Galaxy Watch 6. Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in July 2023 (read my review here). The main differences were […]