Technology 
Samsung realizes it’s making too many phones, will cut lineup by 30%
Samsung has always made a phone for every niche in the market, but now it’s pulling back as profits continue to lag. Instead it will focus on few devices and a tighter supply chain.
ET deals: Lenovo Z40 Core i7 laptop with GT 820M for $619
Looking for a well spec’d laptop for everyday use that’s also portable and up for the occasional gaming session? Get all this for just $619 in the Lenovo Z40, a sweet 35% off the regular price while this limited time … Continue reading
Intel’s third-generation Xeon Phi to use 10nm technology, deploy second-generation Omni-Path fabric
Intel has announced its upcoming Knights Hill Many Integrated Core product is coming on 10nm technology. The third-generation Xeon Phi should further expand the capabilities of the family with 50 or more cores and over 16GB of on-card memory.
The ultimate guide on how and where to use Apple Pay
Roughly one month after we first saw a demo of Tim Cook scanning an iPhone at a cash register to buy stuff, Apple Pay arrived for the rest of us to check out. But before you go blowing your entire paycheck … Continue reading
Russia now has an ‘inspector satellite’ that could chase down or destroy other orbiting spacecraft
According to Earth’s dedicated team of satellite observers, Russia is developing a satellite that can chase down other satellites. Obviously, such an ability could be used for the forces of good, such as repairing or refueling other spacecraft — but … Continue reading
BrandPost: Today’s Hot Deals: Lenovo laptop for $449, Xbox One headset for $39, and more
Today’s hottest offerings also include steep discounts on a 55″ Samsung Smart TV, a 32″ Vizio TV for $199, and some software deals to boot.
Intel will combine PC and mobile divisions: A bold move that might spell the end for Atom
Intel will combine its PC and mobile chip divisions, according to an email sent to employees by CEO Brian Krzanich. There’s no word on how this might affect Intel’s future PC and mobile products, but presumably this might be the … Continue reading
Sony eyes ad-supported music streaming warily after Taylor Swift’s Spotify freak out
Taylor Swift thinks streaming service like Spotify could hurt music sales, and now it appears Sony is taking that warning to heart. During a recent company briefing, Sony Music’s top bean counter said the recording giant likes subscription-based music streaming, … Continue reading
Nokia N1: An iPad Mini clone that runs Android 5.0, priced at just $250
What looks like Apple’s iPad Mini, but has better specs, is considerably cheaper, and runs a stock version of Android 5.0 Lollipop? The new Nokia N1 tablet, apparently. At just $250 with 32GB of storage — as opposed to the … Continue reading
ZigBee 3.0 promises one smart home standard for many uses
The ZigBee Alliance plans to put all forms of its low-power wireless technology under one standard, ZigBee 3.0, in a move that could make it easier to connect many wireless devices in homes. ZigBee 3.0 is one of several wireless … Continue reading
