New iPhone 12 clues show massive win for fans of retro design

If you’ve not purchased an iPhone since the iPhone 4 because you didn’t like the look of all subsequent Apple phones, you’re in luck. If the latest batch of rumors and image leaks are accurate, the iPhone 12 (in three distinct sizes) might be right up your alley. The iPhone 12 is rumored to roll … Continue reading New iPhone 12 clues show massive win for fans of retro design Continue Reading →

Startling white dwarf study joins dots on life’s building block

A new theory could explain one of the biggest mysteries about how the Milky Way and other galaxies were created, exploring the role white dwarf stars play in creating the building blocks of the universe. Carbon is an instrumental part of not only galactic formation but life, yet its origins in the Milky Way are … Continue reading Startling white dwarf study joins dots on life’s building block Continue Reading →

Uber grocery delivery begins a slow roll out in a crowded space

The COVID-19 pandemic has vastly increased the demand for delivery services, particularly grocery delivery. Uber sees a chance to capitalize on that increased demand, announcing today that it’s introducing grocery delivery in certain regions of North America. Uber is doing grocery delivery in a partnership with Cornershop, and at first, it’ll only be available in … Continue reading Uber grocery delivery begins a slow roll out in a crowded space Continue Reading →

New Samsung tablets tipped to match iPad Pro with 120Hz, 5G, S Pen

It would seem that Samsung’s stepping up to the challenge set by Apple’s iPad Pro with a pair of new tablets this August. This new set of tablets is rumored to roll out at the same time, at Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event, right alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and … Continue reading New Samsung tablets tipped to match iPad Pro with 120Hz, 5G, S Pen Continue Reading →

APAC telcos to spend $331B on 5G, but 4G remains dominant in some markets

Mobile operators in Asia-Pacific are expected to spend more than $400 billion on their networks between 2020 and 2025, with $331 billion on 5G deployments. However, the number of 5G connections will be lower than previously projected due to the global pandemic.  The region is one of the world’s fastest-growing and accounts for more than … Continue reading APAC telcos to spend $331B on 5G, but 4G remains dominant in some markets Continue Reading →

iPhone 12 production delayed, claims report

The coronavirus pandemic has had an effect on many things, and the upcoming iPhone 12 may be one of them. According to a report by Nikkei Asian Review, the iPhone 12 production has been badly hit by the pandemic, with the schedule now between four weeks and two months behind compared where the company should be for a … Continue reading iPhone 12 production delayed, claims report Continue Reading →

Origin Energy migrates 60% of its workloads to the cloud

Origin Energy has announced migrating over 60% of its workloads to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud, covering the majority of its mission-critical workloads including billing and customer care, energy trading, operations management, and its enterprise data lake.  The Australian energy company is now progressing with plans to operate 100% in the cloud and close … Continue reading Origin Energy migrates 60% of its workloads to the cloud Continue Reading →

Uber to acquire Postmates delivery app in $2.65 billion deal

Uber is reportedly on the verge of acquiring the Postmates delivery app in a deal valued at $2.65 billion.    FEATURED iPhones are better than Samsungs (and Pixels). This week’s definitive proof Best GPS sports watches in 2020: Coros, Garmin, Polar, and other smartwatches Apple charger accessories: What’s no longer in the iPhone box? Black … Continue reading Uber to acquire Postmates delivery app in $2.65 billion deal Continue Reading →

How to use virtual desktops on Chrome OS

  Image: Jack Wallen The Chromebook is a simplistic take on the laptop that takes working efficiently to a completely new level. But, just because Chrome OS is a simplified platform doesn’t mean you can use it in ways similar to those found in other, more full-featured, operating systems.  Take for instance the virtual desktop. … Continue reading How to use virtual desktops on Chrome OS Continue Reading →

5G’s Release 16 is complete, but COVID-19 may push Release 17 to 2022

Image Credit: 3GPP Global partnership 3GPP is responsible for approving updates to the 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular standards that enable wireless phones and related devices to become faster and more power-efficient with each passing sub-generation. This process has yielded evolving 4G standards, such as LTE and LTE Advanced, as well as the earliest global 5G standards. Today, 3GPP … Continue reading 5G’s Release 16 is complete, but COVID-19 may push Release 17 to 2022 Continue Reading →