// via Instagram LG has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit for buyers of the G4, G5, V10, V20 and Nexus 5X. Buyers of these devices consistently experienced "bootlooping" and a lawsuit was filed because of how the company handled the hardware issue. LG is offering either a $425 cash settlement or a $700 rebate towards the purchase of a new LG device. You’ll need a proof of purchase and fill out a Proof of Claim survey by February 12, 2018. Congratulations, LG owners, you did it!
// via Instagram Elon Musk recently teased a flamethrower that his Boring Company could start selling. Well, it’s real – and you can pre-order one now for $500. Marketed as the “world’s safest flamethrower, guaranteed to liven up any party." Musk’s Boring Company is a company focused on digging tunnels but it appears it'll also be selling odd stuff including flamethrowers, fire extinguishers and hats. What do you guys think? Would you buy a flamethrower?
// via Instagram Reports suggests Apple will discontinue the original iPhone X when the second-generation is released later this year, instead of making the phone cheaper. The report cites predictions from analysts, who said that lower prices for the iPhone X would affect sales of Apple's current and future devices. If true, it would be the first time Apple has canceled an iPhone after just one generation since the iPhone 5C in 2014.
// via Instagram OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has stated that the company will start talking with U.S. carriers this year about selling its devices. The majority of consumers in the U.S. still buy their phones from their carriers and making a deal with one or more of them will give OnePlus access to millions of potential new customers. The CEO went on to say that OnePlus is also planning to launch it's next phone around June of this year.
// via Instagram Samsung will officially unveil the Samsung Galaxy S9 on February 25th at Mobile World Congress. The company sent out an announcement teaser with a clue about what to expect. It appears that the camera will be a big area of focus on the Galaxy S9. This is interesting considering Samsung already makes one of best cameras you can get on a smartphone. What are your thoughts? Are you excited for the Galaxy S9?
// via Instagram Apple has announced it will release the $349 HomePod on February 9th with preorders starting January 26th. As previously stated by Apple, the company's speaker is primarily focused on music and sound quality, rather than intelligence. Siri will be limited to certain categories of third-party integrations. However, even though the speaker goes on sale soon, there are still some details we don’t know. What do you guys think? Would you buy the Apple HomePod?
// via Instagram After 5 years of development, Amazon's cashless supermarket is finally open for business. Located in Seattle, Amazon Go relies on a sophisticated array of motion tracking cameras to create "walk out shopping." Customers simply scan their smartphones before shopping then various sensors recognize each person's items and automatically debits their registered accounts. It's being hailed as the future shopping. What do you guys think? Would you use this?
// via Instagram OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has stated that the company will start talking with U.S. carriers this year about selling its devices. The majority of consumers in the U.S. still buy their phones from their carriers and making a deal with one or more of them will give OnePlus access to millions of potential new customers. The CEO went on to say that OnePlus is also planning to launch it's next phone around June of this year.
// via Instagram Samsung has produced more than 4,000 special edition Galaxy Note 8s to hand out to Olympics/Paralympic participants. The device comes with a white rear, white S-Pen, gold accents and a custom software theme. The company has yet to discuss whether it will sell the device to general consumers. Samsung began its involvement in the Olympic Games as a local sponsor in 1988.
// via Instagram A possible Galaxy S9 retail box has been leaked, revealing the specs of Samsung's next flagship phone. The specs will likely not come as much of a surprise, with the leak pointing to a 5.8" display, a 'super speed' 12MP rear camera, an iris scanner, wireless charging support, IP68 dust and water resistance and more. Additional leaks are pointing to a February 26 announcement, followed a March 16 release date.
// via Instagram Vivo can officially claim "first," for unveiling a smartphone with an under display fingerprint scanner. This new technology is a result of a long-term partnership between Vivo and Synaptics, and is called Synaptics Clear ID. It's powered by an optical scanner, which can only work on OLED displays currently. This Vivo smartphone is not named yet, and isn't going to launch soon, but still, it is good to know that the technology is possible. What do you guys think?
// via Instagram Samsung confirms that the company will unveil it's Galaxy S9 at Mobile World Congress in February. This confirmation matches recent reports suggesting a February 26 announcement with a March launch. Samsung doesn't normally announce major smartphones at big trades shows, then again the Galaxy S9 is likely only a minor improvement over the S8.
// via Instagram Nintendo has announced that the Switch is the fastest-selling home video game console in US history, with nearly 5 million sold in 8 months. Funny though, much of it's appeal lies in the ability to "switch" from being a TV-connected console to a portable gaming device in a matter of seconds. Nevertheless, it's an impressive feat for a console that doesn't have the most spectacular specs compared to others.
After releasing a collection of hybrids a couple of years ago, Emporio Armani isn’t completely new to the smartwatch market. However, their latest collection called Emporio Armani Connected, does mark the company’s first full touchscreen and entrance into the world of Android Wear.
We’ve spent the last few months with the black Emporio Armani Connected to understand what exactly it offers plus conduct a small comparison to the Moto 360. Continue on for our full verdict.
Emporio Armani Connected Specs:
Believe it or not, Armani actually shied away from releasing much of the detailed specs for their Connected smartwatch, but we did our best to round up as much info as possible.
There’s no doubt that the Emporio Armani Connected is one of the most stylish Android Wear smartwatches you will come across. While it shines bright in the design department, it doesn’t offer much when it comes to features beyond the Android Wear basics. The addition of NFC and Android Pay are small features that could have seriously improved the smarts of the Armani Connected. The lack of heart rate sensor, GPS and NFC provide a very bare-bones experience. However, with a popular fashion brand behind it and superior looks, we are sure that Armani’s Connected smartwatch will do well in the market. We continue to wear the watch even though the review is complete, which says a lot about it.
// via Instagram Huawei's company roadmap for 2018 has been leaked, revealing a timeline of new devices. The company recently surpassed Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, behind Samsung. Huawei's success comes despite lack of support from US carriers. Although, it appears jumpstarting their push for world domination will be the Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Lite which are rumored to be launching in the US under AT&T, during Q1 2018. Huawei's roadmap definitely points to a busy year.
After releasing a collection of hybrids a couple of years ago, Emporio Armani isn’t completely new to the smartwatch market. However, their latest collection called Emporio Armani Connected, does mark the company’s first full touchscreen and entrance into the world of Android Wear.
