Consumers Spent $204.5 Billion In 2021 Holiday Season, An 8.6% Jump
Holiday online sales were weaker than expected but still jumped nearly 9% to a record $204.5 billion, according to a report Wednesday from Adobe Analytics. Adobe analytics had predicted $207 billion. Bloomberg News noted that online holiday shopping in…
Sony brings a compact, flagship smartphone to the US
Enlarge / The Sony Xperia 5 III, in green. Sony is bringing a $1,000 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 5 III, to the US market. Calling the device “new,” however, is a bit of a stretch, as the phone was announced nine months ago. As you’d…
What Age Should You Buy Your Child a Smartphone?
When there is so much technology in our lives, it isn’t easy to figure out when and how to let your kids start using it. Do you go early and give them devices from a young age? Or do you hold off and teach them about responsibility first? For most,…
Google’s rumored Pixel foldable design may not take after Galaxy Z Fold 3
Source: Nick Sutrich / Android Central What you need to know Android 12L Beta 2 may include additional hints about the Pixel Foldable. Animations in the build reveal animations of a nondescript foldable smartphone. The Pixel Foldable may feature a more…
Samsung Exynos 2200 Delayed due to RDNA2 GPU Thermals, Leaker Alleges
Samsung has rescheduled the unveiling of its highly anticipated Exynos 2200 mobile processor. This new SoC is particularly interesting as it debuts AMD RDNA2 GPU technology for mobiles. Moreover, it could have been a showcase for Samsung’s 4nm…
Samsung Galaxy M33, A33 and A53 may launch soon in India, spotted on BIS website
Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant is gearing up for the launch of its flagship Galaxy S22 series. The company is expected to launch the smartphones on February 8. There is no official word on the launch date yet and Samsung is expected to…
Kitsap Sun changing schedule of print newspaper production
In response to continued shifts toward digital news consumption, the Kitsap Sun is announcing a change in print delivery frequency beginning March 26. The Kitsap Sun will cease home delivery of a print edition of the newspaper on Saturdays and instead…
Iowa sports betting surpassed $2B in 2021 | Insight
Iowans placed more than $2 billion in wagers on sporting events in 2021, according to recently published state figures, eclipsing the $575 million that was legally bet on sports in 2020. John Schultz ERIN MURPHY DES MOINES — As one industry analyst put…
App Annie: Smartphone users spent 3.8 trillion hours on mobile in 2021
Join gaming leaders, alongside GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming, for their 2nd Annual GamesBeat & Facebook Gaming Summit | GamesBeat: Into the Metaverse 2 this upcoming January 25-27, 2022. Learn more about the event. Smartphone users spent 3.8…
The Wyze home security camera is on sale at Amazon
We may receive commission from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Smile! You’re on a security camera! (Photo: Amazon) Setting up a smart security system can be daunting — where does one even…