Samsung has started mass-producing its datacentre SSD storage customised for Hyperscale, in the form of the PM9A3 E1.S. Constructed using Samsung's sixth-generation (1xx-layer) V-NAND, the PM9A3 dramatically improves performance over the fifth-generation V-NAND-based PM983a (M.2), with double the … [Read more...] about Samsung Hyperscale customized SSD storage enters mass production
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SteamVR update 1.16 adds full support for OpenXR 1.0
Valve has introduced a new update for its Steam VR application updating it to version 1.16, bringing with it for OpenXR support. SteamVR on Windows now officially supports the OpenXR 1.0 API, enabling developers to build their application once, and run natively on all major PC VR hardware, making it … [Read more...] about SteamVR update 1.16 adds full support for OpenXR 1.0
Seagate Lyve Cloud web-based storage service introduced
Seagate has this week released more details about its web-based cloud storage service, Lyve Cloud. Designed to provide a simple, trusted and efficient storage solution with long-term cost predictability, means that you will never be surprised by unwanted increases in your storage costs. Lyve Cloud … [Read more...] about Seagate Lyve Cloud web-based storage service introduced
Qualcomm XR1 AR Smart Viewer reference design unveiled (Video)
Qualcomm has announced that it is launching a new reference design for AR glasses, the Qualcomm XR1 AR Smart Viewer. The Qualcomm XR1 AR Smart Viewer is designed to work with your computer or smartphone and it will come with a range of features. “The Snapdragon XR1 AR smart viewer marks a new … [Read more...] about Qualcomm XR1 AR Smart Viewer reference design unveiled (Video)
YouTube is launching a new supervised account feature for kids
YouTube has announced that it is launching a new supervised account for children, this is designed to be for kids who are a bit old to be using the YouTube Kids feature, but too young to use the full YouTube. There will be three settings, Explore which is designed for content from ages 9+, … [Read more...] about YouTube is launching a new supervised account feature for kids
LG is licensing its webOS TV platform to other companies
LG has announced that it will be licensing its webOS TV platform to other companies, the software is currently used in LG's own smart TVs. The company are now working with more than twenty TV manufacturers around the world, this includes brands like RCA, Ayonz and Konka and more. LG Electronics … [Read more...] about LG is licensing its webOS TV platform to other companies
DOJ is investigating antitrust complaints over ‘Sign in with Apple’
According to a recent report, the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the US is investigating antitrust complaints against Apple and their 'Sign in with Apple' feature. Apple introduced this new feature back in 2019, and it apparently had to be included if developers were using similar options from … [Read more...] about DOJ is investigating antitrust complaints over ‘Sign in with Apple’
EE to expand 4G in 500 new areas to improve rural connectivity
EE has announced that it is planning to expand its 4G network in more than 500 areas in the UK to improve rural connectivity. The company has said that 579 areas in the UK will get improved coverage with 333 in England, 132 in Scotland, 76 in Wales, and 38 in Northern Ireland. EE will upgrade … [Read more...] about EE to expand 4G in 500 new areas to improve rural connectivity
Square has purchased $170 million worth of Bitcoin
Square is the latest company to announce that it has invested in Bitcoin. Elon Musk's Tesla recently announced it had purchased $1.5 billion worth of the cryptocurrency, signaling a growing trend among major corporations to adopt digital currencies as part of their financial strategies. During its … [Read more...] about Square has purchased $170 million worth of Bitcoin
Star is now available on Disney+ in the UK and Europe
Disney has added a new channel to its Disney+ streaming service, Star, and the channel is now live in the UK, Europe, and some other countries. Star brings a range of new content to Disney+ which includes classic TV shows like Lost, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more. This addition significantly … [Read more...] about Star is now available on Disney+ in the UK and Europe
Spotify HiFi coming later this year with CD quality lossless audio
Spotify has announced that it will be launching a new CD quality lossless streaming option called Spotify HiFi. The new service will be launched later this year and it will bring improved audio of a similar quality to that of a CD. Here are more details on this new offering: High-quality … [Read more...] about Spotify HiFi coming later this year with CD quality lossless audio
Drone flights using Vodafone 4G deliver COVID-19 supplies to rural hospitals
Vodafone has revealed that its 4G network is being used to help deliver COVID-19 supplies to rural hospitals in Scotland using drones. The drones are being used in the Argyll & Bute region of Scotland in a new three-month trial in partnership with Vodafone, Skyports, Deloitte, and NHS Scotland. … [Read more...] about Drone flights using Vodafone 4G deliver COVID-19 supplies to rural hospitals
