Astronomers have been trying to work out the nature of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) for the last several years, and a series of recent discoveries may have brought us tantalizingly close to unraveling the mystery. Last month, a team announced the discovery of an FRB in our own galaxy, …
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Astronomers have identified more than 4,000 exoplanets orbiting other stars but just a few “rogue planets” wandering the galaxy without a star to call home. A new study claims to have spotted one of these worlds, and it may be a small, rocky world like Earth. If confirmed, the …
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Humanity spent years wondering if there were planets outside our solar system, and now we know the answer: very much yes. There are thousands of exoplanets in just our little corner of the galaxy, and there’s every reason to expect the same is true of other galaxies. In fact, …
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Samsung lept into what it hopes will be the era of foldable phones last year with the Galaxy Fold, and now there’s a sequel that addresses many of that phone’s shortcomings. The price isn’t one of them, though. The new Galaxy Z Fold2 launches September 18th for a whopping …
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Samsung’s second major Unpacked event of 2020 has a different tone than the first one. Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 series in early 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic exploded across the globe. The latest edition featured a pre-recorded rundown of the company’s Note20 family, Tab S7 tablets, and …
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ have finally launched in select markets after a seemingly endless string of leaks. The device looks very much as expected with that sleek new curved display, complete with rounded corners. Still, it wouldn’t be a phone launch without some potential hardware defects. A number …
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Each year, Samsung releases a new flagship display, and each year, DisplayMate writes an evaluation of it using more charts, figures, and data points than you find in your typical graduate thesis. Once again, the Galaxy S8 has gone under the proverbial knife, and once again it’s emerged triumphant. The …
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The Galaxy S8 has been unveiled after nearly endless rumor and speculation. The leaks were solid this year — the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have curved displays with rounded corners, and essentially no bezel. Sure, they look different, but what else is new? Here are the six most interesting features …
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Samsung took the lid off its latest Galaxy S8 devices this morning, showcasing the Galaxy S8 and S8+. It’s the first flagship device Samsung has launched since the disastrous Galaxy Note 7 (refurbs coming soon to a country probably not near you), and its first opportunity to showcase its premium …
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Fans of Samsung’s S Pen who have been waiting for a competitive large-screen device have high expectations for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ($599.99). Now the first hands-on reviews are in from around the web, with the new tablet getting rave reviews for the display and stylus, but with …
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