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Samsung Unpacked 2020 came with five new devices, including the Z Fold2 5G
Published on 08/05/2020 @ 4 PM EST
Like every other major tech event, Samsung Unpacked 2020 was also entirely digital this year. Besides the Note20 and Note20 Ultra 5G, the show also introduced us to five devices from the Galaxy ecosystem. These include the Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Tab S7.
Apple updates the iMac with new Intel processors and a better webcam
Published on 08/04/2020 @ 4 PM EST
Apple is announcing updates for both the 27-inch and 21.5-inch iMacs. It’s updating the processors inside to Intel’s 10th Gen Comet Lake processors and also switching out the webcam to a higher-resolution 1080p HD sensor instead of the low-res 720p found in other Macs. [via The Verge]
Google launches Pixel 4a and teases the flagship launch of Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 for later this fall
Published on 08/03/2020 @ 2 PM EST
The Google Pixel 4a has been announced while the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 is still under wraps, until later this fall (as mentioned by Google). This new Google phone starts off with 128 gigabytes to cover all your data needs. But storage isn’t the only thing the Google Pixel 4a has to offer: it also runs on the Snapdragon 730G processor for all your high-speed needs.
Baidu completes its computer for self-driving cars
Published on 08/02/2020 @ 9 AM EST
The Chinese tech giant has revealed that its Apollo Computing Unit, billed as the “world’s first production-ready” autonomous driving computer, is ready for use on the streets. [Reported by Engadget]
Apple is now the world’s most valuable publicly traded company
Published on 08/01/2020 @ 5 PM EST
As reported by the Verge, "Apple is now the world’s most valuable publicly-traded company, passing Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco. As of the close of business Friday, Apple has a market valuation of $1.84 trillion, while Saudi Aramco’s is $1.76 trillion, according to CNBC. Apple’s stock, which has been on a largely-steady climb since the end of March, closed up more than 10 percent on Friday following the company’s record-breaking third-quarter earnings on Thursday, ending the day at $425.04."
Google teases Pixel 4a unveil on August 3rd
Published on 07/30/2020 @ 4 PM EST
Made by Google today updated its Facebook and Twitter pages with a new cover image. It features a black hole-punch in the top-left corner that is clearly a nod to the Pixel 4a and its front-facing camera. [via 9to5Google]
