Saturday, June 14, 2014

Editor's Pick: Samsung Debuts Thin New Tablets With Killer Screens


Richard Adhikari
06/13/14 2:45 PM PT
Samsung's claim that the Galaxy Tab S line has the most advanced display technology is true, said IHS iSuppli's Sweta Dash. Its 8.4-inch tablet offers 359 ppi, compared to the Kindle Fire HDX's 339 ppi. The 10.5-inch Galaxy Tab S offers 288 ppi compared to the iPad Air's 264 ppi. OLED tech enables thinner devices than LCD and a better contrast ratio. However, it costs more to produce, too. [More...]

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Google may be feared and secretly envied throughout tech circles for its industry-disruption track record, but in at least one respect, companies are grateful for Google's propensity to plow the road. The Google Glass experiment has provided some very public lessons about what consumers are willing to accept in wearable tech and what they positively will not stand for -- at least at this point. [More...]
AT&T, DirecTV Merger Could Hamper Cord-Cutting
AT&T's planned merger with DirecTV is far from a done deal. Among the objections that have been raised is one stemming from a filing this week with the FCC. There is now concern that the merger would make it more difficult for consumers to cut their cable-TV cords. The companies told the FCC in a public interest statement that the merger is the only way they would be able to compete. [More...]

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