Samsung has been trying to clean up its Galaxy Note 7 mess and is reportedly planning big upgrades for next year. The Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 expected in 2017 could rock foldable displays and more hefty changes to stand out from the crowd. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Darrell Etherington For some reason I hate everything about grocery shopping, but I must share this hate with others since companies like Amazon, and now Panasonic are throwing a lot of tech at the problem. WSJ reports that Panasonic is working on a checkout setup for convenience stores that will scan items as you…

By Matt Hanson The Adata XPG SX8000 512GB is an SSD that uses the faster PCIe NVMe interface and M.2 form factor that puts regular SSDs that rely on the older and slower SATA 3 connection in a PC’s motherboard to shame. Along with SSDs such as the Samsung NVMe SSD 960 Pro M.2 and…

By Natasha Lomas Samsung has said it has terminated the contract of one of the labor supply companies it works with in Malaysia following an investigation after media reports last month alleged serious abuses of working conditions among the contracted workers. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

By Emma Boyle At first you thought the gamer in your life would be easy to buy a Christmas gift for but now that it’s come down to it you’ve found they’re actually the boss level of Christmas gifting. They have all the hardware and you know they bought all the games they wanted during…

Pricing details about Nokia’s upcoming smartphone, the D1C, have recently been leaked. According to reports, the D1C, headed for a Mobile World Congress unveiling this February, will be Nokia’s mid-range offering, available in $200 and $150 variants. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The release dates by carriers for the update that will disable charging for the Galaxy Note 7 have been revealed. Customers who have held on to the device have ample time to say goodbye to the powerful but dangerous smartphone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Emma Boyle We’ve known for a while now that Nintendo is collaborating with Universal Studios to open Nintendo-themed areas in Universal’s parks in Orlando, Hollywood, and Osaka but now we’re finally getting details on the first park that’ll open. As you’d expect, the first Super Nintendo World will open in Osaka’s Universal Studios park…

By Gerald Lynch A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas decided that you could slap the Star Wars logo on pretty much anything and sell it. And, in the case of videogames, that’s often been a pretty good thing! For nearly four decades, Star Wars games of every description and…

TWRP has added a bunch of new handsets to its list of supported devices, providing stability for more phones. The builds are already official, which means tinkerers would receive support if they encounter problems when unlocking and flashing their smartphones. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

In terms of protection and durability, Apple’s iPad family won’t stand a chance without first looking for the right case that doesn’t skimp on style, protection, and function. Here are some of the best iPad cases one can buy. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Dom Reseigh-Lincoln Sitting here, four months before a new Nintendo console potentially appears, I’m filled with two very incongruous emotions. On the one hand I’m practically bursting with elation – a new Nintendo console! One that doesn’t rely solely on motion controls! Stuffed with HD graphics! Open-world Zelda! Then there’s the dread – a…

Consumers in China and other parts of the world are complaining about battery issues with their iPhones. Many units keep shutting down despite still having enough battery charge while others seem to catch fire during use or charging. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung confirmed that it will release an update on Dec. 19 that will prevent Galaxy Note 7 units from charging. The update will affect most users, not all, as one major carrier will not participate in the update’s rollout. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

LG is supposedly working on a V-series midrange entry named the V5, and OnLeaks has now published renders of the smartphone. Apart from the renders, virtually no reputable rumors about the V5 have surfaced yet. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones