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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Samsung unveils Project Beyond, a 3D-capturing camera for Gear VR

by Nicole Lee | @nicole | 6 hours ago November 12th 2014 1:36 pm

Samsung has just unveiled a sneak preview of a new camera called Project Beyond, which is a 3D-capturing 360-degree camera designed to capture videos and stream them on the Gear VR. Pranav Mistry, Samsung's VP of Research, says that Beyond is a "new kind of camera that gives a new kind of immersive experience." The camera (which apparently houses 16 full HD cameras) shows a 360-degree panoramic view and captures everything in 3D, collecting a gigapixel of 3D data every second. It promises high-speed connectivity, adaptive stitching, ultra wide-angle optics and stereoscopic depth. And, this isn't just a concept. It's actually a fully working device. This, Mistry says, is really important for Gear VR, as you can feel as if you're "literally there." You can also have it set up so that every Gear VR user that's connected will be able to see the video stream, with "no lag whatsoever." Samsung says that it's "the world's first true 3D 360 degree camera" and captures and streams "omniview videos in stunning high-resolution 3D." We're still finding out more about this, but until then, here's the product page for more info.

Update: We had the opportunity to have a look at the Beyond camera up close and personal (though we weren't allowed to take pictures of it), and found out a little more information about it. For one thing, it's designed to be static. So you'd set it up on a tripod of some sort, and let it capture the visuals around it. This isn't meant to be a GoPro replacement at all. Additionally, the company is still super secretive about who it's for and how much it'll cost. I asked if it was meant for filmmakers or consumers, and wasn't given a straight answer. All I was told was that it's a "top secret."

It seems that Project Beyond isn't the final product, but an example of what Samsung is working on to create three-dimensional worlds for the Gear VR. For example, you could create an immersive collective viewing experience of a live concert or a sporting event. Indeed, the Project Beyond page describes it as allowing users to "instantly teleport to places and events they always wanted to see."

Speaking of which, while I wasn't able to try the Beyond camera, I did get a look at some of the videos it recorded at various points in the San Francisco Bay Area. After donning the Gear VR, I had a glimpse of the ocean as recorded from a dock near Pigeon Point Light Station, a lighthouse located 50 miles south of the city. I could look up, down and all around me, as if I was standing on the dock.

The 3D video did give me a tiny bit of a headache as I turned around in a circle, and I was surprised at how grainy and pixilated the video was -- the combination of the two took me out of a supposedly immersive experience. It's a reminder that this is still very much in beta, and I imagine the quality will be tweaked over time. We're told that although the Beyond camera won't be available to the public any time soon, the content that it has generated "will be available to every Gear VR user immediately."

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Samsung releases SIMBAND fitness wearable for developers

by Nicole Lee | @nicole | 5 hours ago November 12th 2014 3:05 pm

Remember that SIMBAND wearable platform Samsung unveiled six months ago? Well, the Korean company has just announced at the Samsung Developer's Conference that the open reference version of it will be available to be ordered by developers today. We don't know too much about it just yet, but the wrist-worn device looks a lot like the Gear S, except with all of those additional sensors worked into the band. Those sensors, as was announced back in May, are modular, and can be reconfigured as the developer sees fit. Samsung says that the SIMBAND is "capable of integrating the most advanced sensing technologies in the world," which should work well with the new bio processor that the company announced today as well. The processor will apparently help developers incorporate more advanced health monitoring in their wearables.

Seeing as this is a developer's conference, it's only fitting that Samsung also announced a new developer platform and SDK, simply dubbed the Samsung Digital Health platform, that will supposedly work in concert with Samsung's cloud server and accounts to track your personal health info. "You can develop your own algorithms, your own sensor, completely from scratch," says Ram Fish, Samsung's VP of digital health. Samsung even demonstrated a version of the Babolat tennis racket, which apparently has those sensors built right in to help players improve their game. Instead of having the technology proprietary to their own products, Samsung's open platform is indicative of its attempt to open that tech up to others to see what they make of it, which could point to even more fitness wearables in the future. Samsung also hopes to build relationships with healthcare providers so that those wearing those fitness devices can better communicate their data to their doctors. Tags: samsung, sdc, sdc2014 Hide Comments 0Comments

Monday, June 30, 2014

Giving Samsung tablets another chance with the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

BYJon Fingas @jonfingas14 hours ago

Samsung's tablets haven't done much for me in the past; outside of the slick Galaxy Tab 7.7, they've rarely had exciting designs or brisk performance. However, the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 caught my eye. It has an iconic (if very Galaxy Note 3-like) look, solid specs and the sharpest display on a tablet that size. With that in mind, I tried this smallest of Tab Pros for a few weeks this past spring to see if it could lure me away from the land of iPads.

You won't hear me gripe much about the hardware. That 8.4-inch display is just big enough for the media and websites I like, and it's so high-res that the images occasionally have a painted-on look. Also, it's a pleasure to hold. Faux leather and metal notwithstanding, it's both comfortable and light. The iPad Air is undoubtedly svelte, but it feels a tad ungainly next to the (admittedly smaller) Tab Pro -- and that's before seeing the Galaxy Tab S, which is even thinner and lighter.

To me, the real clincher is Samsung's Multi Window support. While its absence isn't a dealbreaker, I'd love if every tablet had some variant of this going forward. There's an undeniable appeal to chatting with someone on Hangouts while a YouTube video plays. It's not as elegantly implemented as in Windows, since you can't easily restore a Multi Window setup if you lose it, but it does make good use of the Tab Pro's real estate.

If only Android apps took similar advantage of that display. Titles that aren't tablet-native generally scale well enough on this smaller screen, but it still feels like there's a lot of wasted space compared to the iPad apps I'm used to. Also, some of them don't cope well with the 2,560 x 1,600 resolution; buttons and other interface elements are occasionally a little too tiny for my liking. Still, these will hopefully get better as developers get comfortable, and they're not going to sour the overall experience.

Would I toss out my iPad and get a Galaxy Tab Pro or Tab S? Probably not. The iOS ecosystem is still stronger in some places (most notably games), and the Air I already own has enough screen resolution and speed for my tastes. However, I wouldn't balk if someone made me switch, and I'd have little hesitation recommending Samsung's newer slates to anyone who wants a lot of performance in a small shell. 0 Comments

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 16GB 32GB Key specs Reviews • 8 Prices Discussions Form factor Tablet Operating system Android (KitKat [4.4]) Screen size 8.4 inches Storage type Internal storage (16 GB, Flash), Memory card Camera (integrated) 8 megapixels Dimensions 5.06 x 8.62 x 0.28 in Weight 11.85 oz Announced 2014-01-06 see all specs → 8.8average user rating Features 8.5 Display 9.8 Battery life 8.3 Ease of use 7.8 Storage capacity 8.5 Design and form factor 7.8 Portability (size / weight) 9.5 Durability 9

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Samsung hints that its next Galaxy Note phone will have a quad HD display

BYJon Fingas @jonfingas10 hours ago

It's no surprise that Samsung would make a new Galaxy Note smartphone given the series' very healthy sales, but just how is the company going to improve on the design of the Note 3? By giving it a quad HD screen, apparently. The company has posted a web profile for an unannounced SM-N910A (the Note 3 for AT&T is the SM-N900A) that includes a 2,560 x 1,440 display, hinting that the future Galaxy Note will pack visuals roughly as sharp as LG's G3. It also backs what we've heard about Oculus VR getting greater-than-1080p OLED screens from the Korean tech firm. There aren't any other big clues in the profile, but they come on the heels of import data that suggests the next Note will maintain the same 5.7-inch screen size as its predecessor -- Samsung may be resisting the urge to produce a truly gigantic phone like the G Pro 2 or Lumia 1520.

As for what's behind that new panel? That's tougher to prove. SamMobile claims that the new Note will be powered by a speedier Snapdragon 805 or Exynos 5433 processor (depending on the market) and ship with a newly stabilized 16-megapixel camera. Those make sense when Galaxy Notes are historically more powerful than the Galaxy S models they follow, but nothing's set in concrete -- we wouldn't rule out a surprise or two. If the profile is accurate, though, fans of Samsung's larger handsets have at least a visual upgrade to look forward to this year.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Apple wants more money from Samsung, so it's asking for a retrial

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Samsung gives up on its homegrown Music and Book Hub services

Just like HTC with its doomed movie service, Samsung is apparently starting to realize that its in-house efforts can't compete with specialist alternatives. While Spotify has been busily publicizing its rapid growth, the Korean manufacturer has been quietly warning Galaxy phone and tablet owners about the impending closure of its similar, own-brand Music Hub. Users can no longer sign up for the premium monthly subscription option, and a message inside the app says they'll need to re-download any purchased tracks and use up any vouchers before the entire service shuts down on July 1st. This at least suggests that any stored tracks will continue to work after that date, perhaps via 7Digital, whose platform underpinned the Music Hub in the first place.

The warning message promises to advise customers on how they can continue their "music experience with Samsung," which could well include asking them to switch to its premium Milk radio-style service instead (although this isn't really an equivalent offering). Meanwhile, there's also a short note about changes to Samsung's ebook service: The company say it's closing the Books section of its Hub and merging it into a new "Kindle for Samsung" app that relies solely on Amazon. And that's not the end of it -- pretty soon the whole Hub may evaporate, as a Samsung exec recently tweeted that "Samsung Hub is going away."

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Samsung has a VR headset for mobile phones and tablets

Samsung is known for his Smartwatches of smartphones and tablets, popular smart TVs, and most recently, ubiquitous Galaxy. The Korean consumer electronics giant prepared himself on another big new category type: virtual-reality helmets. We're told by sources close to, Samsung has a virtual-reality helmet is not only in the works of the Mobile Division of the company, but was set to announced this year. The urgency should be a measure of flying oculus gap between Facebook and Morpheus project by Sony on the market. Some developers have already the first versions of the headset, which, operated at least in the phases of development – with Lighthouse-Galaxy devices (think: note 3, Galaxy S5). Consumption patterns, however, the power of generation will require unannounced phones Galaxy and tablets.

First start, what specifically are we? A device. We are talking about a helmet of the reality - based on the model of the oculus rift, but closer to the prototype under Android GameFace (see below) - virtual created labs by Samsung, powered Samsung products. This is not the project "Galaxy glass" rumor.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Samsung plans to bring biometric security to its low-end phones

The Galaxy S5 was widely tipped to launch with iris-scanning capabilities. When the crunch time came, Samsung played safe with only fingerprint sensor support. According to the Wall Street Journal, the eye-centric tech is still on the company's radar and could soon debut in new high- and low-end phones alike. "We're looking at various types of biometric

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Amazon's studio photography patent makes Apple, Samsung look reasonable

Smucker's, believe it or not, has a patent for the process of making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. You should see the filing, too -- based on the complex diagrams you'd think it detailed architectural concepts or maybe even some weird new camera lens. While the PB&J company won't likely sue for damages the next time you make yourself some lunch, a recently granted Amazon patent addresses another very simple concept, one used by professionals around the world: photography (and video) of items against a white backdrop.

The patent, simply called Studio Arrangement, accounts for one of the most essential foundations of commercial photography: shooting objects in front of a clean white background with very controlled lighting. Though the concept is one familiar to virtually all studio photographers, the patent narrows in on some very particular settings, which Amazon apparently thinks eliminate the need for much post-production work. These include "an ISO setting of about 320," an elevated surface "positioned about 21 inches above a floor level" and so on. Heck, it makes Apple's famous slide-to-unlock patent look incredibly general.

According to Kyle Coburn, a Dallas-based wedding photographer, Amazon's patent for such a well-known technique is "absurd. That fact that it was granted by the patent office is even more ridiculous." After all, it definitely makes you wonder what the point is -- and why the USPTO would be willing to go along with it.

Since the patent entails so many specific settings, it's unlikely that Amazon reps will be able to tell if you're guilty of using a "plurality of light source consuming about 40 kilowatts." Still, what does Amazon have in mind in addressing such a widely used practice?

We can only hope Amazon -- and Smucker's before it -- is making a joke of the US patent system by demonstrating just how much companies can get away with. Piling onto the ridiculousness might not be the quickest way to bring about reform, though. In any case, we've reached out to the e-commerce giant for comment, and will update the post should we get a response.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Sony, Samsung will square off with competing 4K-focused Best Buy store-in-store units

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If you've been in a Best Buy recently you've certainly noticed a shift in approach from the big box shop of old to what's become a store filled with other stores. Depending on the layout, there's the Apple section, the Microsoft wing, the Samsung nook and most recently a Google endcap, all of which are about to be joined by Sony. Sony's getting back into retail in a big way after announcing plans to close two thirds of its remaining US stores just a few months ago, with "Sony Experience at Best Buy." They're starting with a relatively small rollout at around 350 locations (Samsung launched with 900 or so, Microsoft with 600) in the middle of this month, and like the other arrangements, will cluster Sony's latest products with staff specifically trained on how they work.Sony Experience at Best Buy See all photos 3 Photos

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As if that wasn't enough, it turns out Best Buy is also working with Samsung on new in-store placements. While Samsung's current units focus on mobile devices, the new ones rolling out to some 500 or so locations will be all about the manufacturer's TVs and home theater equipment, with "the largest selection of award-winning Curved UHD TVs."

There's a benefit for both sides, as Best Buy (now pitching itself as the ultimate showroom) can offer a hands-on experience that online retailers can't, while Sony / Samsung has a retail presence with less cost and hassle than running its own shops. And you, the customer? If you couldn't make it to CES, then vegging out in front of the latest 4K TV or playing with a PS4 demo should be even easier -- and if they want to bring an Xperia Z2 along we won't argue.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

Samsung data center fire causes outage, errors on smart TVs and phones (update: fixed)

Seeing an error message on your Samsung phone, tablet or Smart TV today? You're not alone, as the Samsung.com website appears to be down and owners worldwide have reported anything from error messages to being unable to access apps on their smart TVs. Reports have spread on Twitter -- mostly from a community news site called Wikitree -- that a fire at a Samsung SDS building in Gwacheon, South Korea is the culprit. We've contacted Samsung but haven't heard anything back yet, and while some of its social media pages have noted the outage, there isn't an official explanation posted.

Update: Naturally now that we've mentioned it, the outage that lasted several hours appears to have ended around 6:15AM ET. Many of the same users who were having problems with their smart TVs and phones seem to have full access again, and Samsung.com is back up and running. A Samsung SDS blog post confirms the fire and subsequent outage, while apologizing for the inconvenience. Despite some scary photos and video of the blaze (after the break) Korean news reports indicate there were no fatalities. The big question left? Why a fire at one location seemed to have such a large affect on the company's devices and services.

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Samsung opens its own Innovation Museum, we take an early tour

Before arriving at the Samsung Innovation Museum, I had an idea of what to expect: the Korean company shoehorning itself into every technological milestone, whether it deserved to or not. Fortunately, that wasn't completely the case -- and there's even an Apple product inside. The five-story complex in Suwon's Digital City (that's the nerve center of Samsung Electronics) starts with the advent of electricity and goes from there. It's only when the museum touches on more modern times that it becomes apparent this is a Samsung thing. The museum opens to the public today, but we took an (admittedly on-the-rails) tour with other foreign media last week. Is it worth a trip to Korea? Maybe not, but if you're a tech obsessive already visiting Seoul, it could be worth the trip out to Samsung's Digital City. Be warned: it was mildly educational. Samsung Innovation Museum: The Tour

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Samsung and Iberia team up to put boarding passes on smartwatches

You wouldn't instantly associate Iberia with cutting-edge technology, but the Spanish airline is a paragon of modernity. The Madrid-based business already lets you print your own luggage tags, and now it's teamed up with Samsung to bring boarding passes to your smartwatch. A forthcoming update to the Iberia Android app will enable you to cross the skybridge with just a Gear 2 -- assuming, of course, that you've already got a Galaxy S5 (or another compatible device) stashed in your pocket.

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Which train of Galaxy Samsung Smartwatches learned

With the countless (well, most) gear 2 bracelets watch and only eight portable - a mixture of 2 s gear, gear, 2 NEOs and gear fit - on the table in front of us during our interviews with the designers from Samsung, the impression is that the company takes seriously their clothes. Only six months between her before announcing the original Galaxy equipment and his successors; It is a relatively short life have.

More to make things... interesting, Android has announced an own mobile platform, months after announcements of Samsung devices. (To make no notes for those who run these motors on SSS, a new mobile operating system not yet available on a mobile appeared). Cho min, Director of marketing for Samsung, said that his clothes not on the Green OS would be limited. "We will continue on the best solutions for our customers, including working in collaboration with Google and Android,", he said. He slows down his voice and looks at me: "We are working." Samsung has already confirmed that he plans, Android, but what with the current culture of clothing to bring? What Samsung after a year and a half of the transmission of the Galaxy learned?

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 cameras fail spectacularly

Well, it's embarrassing: Samsung Galaxy S5 has been on the market for two weeks, and already he has developed a big mistake - at least for Verizon customers. The devices 'Warning' bed. "Failure of the camera." The camera module appears incorrectly plain and simple, revived without hope should be. Users have tried to start their camera applications, restart of the device and even the factory sets, but nothing works. For the time being only remedial work seems a unit replaced will be, but some users are always held during a hotfix.

Fortunately, Verizon and Samsung are the two were openly on this topic - the two companies recognized the defective device and questions you customers to contact support for troubleshooting and warranty replacement. Most defective devices seems especially by Verizon come, but BGR said he also saw similar reports of Sprint customers. Do you have a faulty unit? Drive past the break official Samsung customer service instructions and reaction to get.

Samsung is the best experience for visitors obliged. We have learned that a problem could have a limited number of devices Galaxy S 5 popup error message caused by 'Camera'. We ask that the affected customers call 1-888-987-4357 or consult their standard warranty Samsung service provider.

Buy Galaxy S5, you can find under "warning: unable to camera ', please contact"

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

This is what you think the Samsung design

Samsung said that it would begin a Web site that gave unveiled its design chops and deliver as promised. He recently released makes important page delves into the inspirations behind the products of Korean society, with an abundance of giant, talking about video marketing and promotion work. Prose is not just breath in "timeless" TVs (S9) and 'highly refined details' (the Galaxy S 4), though. The giant of the technology also to more pragmatic concerns behind some products - notes from Samsung that built a washing machine for India, where humidity and limited electricity excludes conventional devices.

The site is not limited to speak of individual devices. Samsung is willing to talk about his artistic collaborations and events design, and get a better idea of their overall design philosophy. Not a lot of content to watch immediately and the odds are not places that get many pre-release revelations. However, the site worth exploring to better understand the motivations of which is probably more influential World Technology Corporation. share 0 comments

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Samsung Gear 2 review: much improved, but that doesn't mean you should buy it

2013 was the year of the smartwatch. In promise, anyway -- maybe not delivery. Of the many, many different, colorful and unusual timepieces that would populate our blogroll, it was perhaps Samsung's Galaxy Gear that made the most headlines. Why? Partly because it was a new product from one of technology's biggest players, and partly because it was just so bad. Poor battery life, an unpopular design and limited apps meant that the $300 accessory never had a chance of catching on. But, resilient as ever, Samsung is having another crack at it. In fact, it's having another three cracks at it with the release of the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit smartwatches. The big question this time around: Is the second-gen Gear any better than its predecessor? Spoiler alert: Yes, it is. But enough that you might actually want one? That question is a little more complex.Samsung Gear 2 review

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