• Samsung's new 98-inch Crystal UHD TV is now available

    It's been a few months since we've heard any details about Samsung's latest 98-inch TV, which we learned about back at CES in January. Now, the company has offered up more information about the 98" Class Crystal UHD (DU9000), which is available starting today for $4,000 from its own webstore and select retailers. Samsung previously revealed that this model uses an AI-powered feature to optimize picture quality for the larger screen. Typically, as screens get bigger so do their pixels. However,...

  • Meta opens Quest OS to third-party headset makers, taps Lenovo and Xbox as partners

    The mixed reality operating system that powers Meta Quest headsets can officially be used by third-party device makers, the company announced on Monday. Three major tech players — Asus, Lenovo and Microsoft’s Xbox — are the first companies to confirm they’ll be developing new devices that run the software. Now called “Meta Horizon OS,” the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • The affordable Samsung Galaxy A35 is now available in the US

    If you’re looking for a great entry-level smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A35 has officially made its way to the US market.

  • Samsung Galaxy A35 is now available in the US for $399.99

    Samsung's Galaxy A35 and A55 became official last month, and Samsung decided not to bring the A55 to the US, despite the fact that its predecessors have been available in the States. So that leaves the A35 out of the two, and it's now available in the US, at Samsung's own online store, as well as major carriers and retailers such as Amazon. You'll need to pay $399.99 for one, and you can pick from Awesome Navy and Awesome Lilac in terms of colorways. If you buy yours from Samsung.com, for a...

  • Meta is opening up its Horizon OS to third-party mixed reality headsets

    Meta this week announced some big news when it comes to its mixed reality ecosystem. The company confirmed that it is opening up the operating system for Meta Quest devices, known as Horizon OS, to third-party hardware manufacturers. This will allow devices other than those designed by Meta to run the same system, apps, and games. more

  • Meta Expands VR Operating System to Third-Party Hardware Makers

    Facebook parent company Meta today announced the upcoming expansion of Meta Horizon OS, a virtual and augmented reality operating system that will be available to third-party hardware manufacturers that want to design their own headsets. Right now, Meta sells the Quest line of headsets, but the company wants to provide the software for third-party VR and AR products in the future, much like Microsoft offers Windows for all manner of third-party PCs. Meta Horizon OS is the mixed reality...

  • YouTube Ad Blocker Crackdown: Now Targeting Third-Party Apps

    YouTube's ad blocker crackdown is not yet over, as it now targets third-party apps. The YouTube ad blocker crackdown that began in 2023 is not yet over, and while the company already effected the changes against these kinds of services, it is now moving against third-party apps that provide this feature.

  • Tickets Now Available for Pre-Preakness Party May 15 in Baltimore

    LEXINGTON, KY (April 15, 2024) — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Monday that tickets are now available for the ninth annual America’s Best Racing (ABR) Pre-Preakness Party. Read More

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    Apple Users in the EU Now Have a New Third-Party App Store to Play With

    Altstore PAL is available only for residents in the EU as part of the Digital Markets Act ruling that Apple must allow third-party app stores.

  • Meta is opening up Horizon OS to third parties, Asus and Lenovo first with new headsets

    Meta has announced that it's opening up the Horizon OS powering its Oculus headsets to third parties. The first companies to use Horizon OS in new headsets will be Asus and Lenovo. The Asus headset will be ROG branded and will be aimed at gamers, while Lenovo will "develop mixed reality devices for productivity, learning, and entertainment", according to the official press release on the matter. Meta strongly hints at the fact that these devices will be using Qualcomm chipsets just like it did...

  • Samsung Galaxy M55 Gets Global Release: Now Available in Europe and South America

    After its India release, Samsung Galaxy M55, a feature-packed smartphone, is now available in Europe and South America.

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    Samsung retakes top phone sales spot from Apple as a third phone maker gains on them both

    According to IDC, Samsung has overtaken Apple as the global leader in smartphone sales. (It was only three months ago that Apple topped Samsung for the first time in global smartphone shipments.) In the first quarter of 2024, 289.4 million phones were sold. How did that break down by manufacturer? The numbers tell a very clear picture:Also: The best phones for 2024: Expert testedSamsung - 60.1 million units sold with a 22.5% market shareApple - 50.1 million units sold with a 20.7% market...