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Samsung Invests $1bn In US Chips

Computer Daily News November 3, 2016 No Comments

Samsung said it will invest more than US$1 billion by the end of June 2017 to ramp up production of chips at its Austin, Texas, facilities in the US, following…

Mobile, Tablet Web Use Overtaking Desktops Worldwide

Computer Daily News November 3, 2016 No Comments

Internet usage by mobile and tablet devices exceeded desktop worldwide for the first time in October according to Web analytics company StatCounter. The analyst group found that mobile and tablet…

Apple To Feature OLED Display

Computer Daily News November 3, 2016 No Comments

Apple will adopt OLED display technology for 2017’s iPhone 8, according to Sharp CEO Tai Jeng-wu. Tai joined Sharp as president and CEO in August after Foxconn, an Apple supplier,…

Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 Sits At The Top Of The Category

Fergus Halliday November 2, 2016 No Comments

It’s easy to dismiss 2-in-1 laptops as a gimmick but their utility isn’t hard to see. Yesterday’s laptops were all about uniformity. They were standardized tools in the hands of…

Apple Gains, Tablets Slip In Latest IDC Numbers

Fergus Halliday November 1, 2016 No Comments

According to estimates provided by the IDC, the last quarter of 2016 saw the tablet market slip 14.7% to 43 million units shipped. It’s the eighth quarter in a row…

Kogan Caught Out, Recall Issued For Dodgy Drones

Fergus Halliday October 31, 2016 No Comments

Kogan has been caught out selling questionable grey imported drones that, according to Australian authorities, did not meet Australian electrical certifications. The online retailer, who has bypassed Harvey Norman (the…

Panasonic Launches Rugged Toughpad Tablet For Workers

Jon Bragg October 31, 2016 No Comments

A new fully-rugged Android tablet from Panasonic is aiming to replace consumer grade devices that are unsuitable for many workplaces. The 10.1-inch Toughpad FZ-A2 features military grade capabilities, including protection…

Tesla’s New Solar Roof Looks Just Like Tiles

Jon Bragg October 31, 2016 No Comments

Tesla have announced new solar roofing that mimics the appearance of traditional tiles with minimal effect on power efficiency. The solar ’tiles’ are constructed using textured glass that house photovoltaic…

DJI Mavic Shipping Delays Called Into Question

Fergus Halliday October 31, 2016 No Comments

Chinese drone-marker DJI has found itself a target for consumer backlash after reports alleging that their newest $1699 UAV may have missed its shipping date. Originally due to launch October…

Computer Pricing To The Rescue

Computer Daily News October 31, 2016 No Comments

Odd as it might sound, a 2.5 percent drop in the prices received for computer and electronic equipment manufacturing has helped stem a growing rise in the prices for many…