Patents can be rather vague at times, detailing the outline of an idea rather than a method to make it a reality. You’ll be glad to hear that this is not the case here as Samsung has laid out the technical details on how it plans to bring Star Trek level technology into its next flagship phone. The patent was filed at the start of the year and published at the end of November....

For the latest information on the Samsung S10 range be sure to check our dedicated article. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor will map the individual’s unique fingerprint by emitting an ultrasonic pulse against the digit that is placed against the display. This technology is more accurate that it’s optical based counterpart, as it will faithfully create a 3D model of the fingerprint which will be more reliable than the 2D image created by optical sensors....

Also available in 32-, 48-, 55- and 65-inch screen sizes (as the UE32H6400, UE48H6400, UE55H6400 and UE65H6400 respectively), this 6-Series set boasts a fashionable design with traditional Samsung translucent edging and swivelling X-style pedestal. There’s no shortage of connection ports either, with a quartet of HDMI (one of which is ARC compliant), SCART, component/composite inputs, ethernet and a trio of USB ports. There’s an optical digital audio output for use with soundbars....

The Neo QLED range was first launched last year and was among the first to introduce Mini LED technology. Samsung’s updated range for this year once again comes in 4K and 8K models up to 85in, but the new 43in model makes it more accessible. For now, we mean in a physical sense, but the more compact TV should also carry a cheaper price tag with last year’s Neo QLED range starting at £1,799/US$1,599....

Here’s everything we know about Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass, including announcement details, platform speculation and what you can expect from Serious Sam 4 gameplay. When is the Serious Sam 4 release date? First things first, when are we going to be able to play the latest game in the Serious Sam series? The reveal of Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass came as a surprise to many fans, especially considering it was announced during the opening keynote of Reboot Develop 2018, and not a consumer-focused event like E3....

It’s easy to set up and we show you how to quickly share your location on Google Maps. The basic steps 1. Open Google Maps 2. Tap the three lines in the upper left corner 3. Tap Share Location 4. Tap Get Started 5. Select how long to share your location 6. Tap Select People to determine who your can see your location 7. Tap Share A more detailed version To get started you’ll want to open up the Google Maps app and then look in the upper left corner of the search bar for three lines....

It’s perhaps a bit confusing if you don’t know how it works so… Snugs is a company that specialises on custom moulded earphone tips. These are then partnered with different headsets from different manufacturers. In the case of the Snugs Wireless you have a choice of three pairs including Beats X, while the True Wireless only come with Jabees BTwins. Snugs True Wireless Price The True Wireless package comes in at £299 if you’re not an existing Snugs customer – ie you need to have your ears scanned so the firm can create a detailed map of your ear and canal so your tips fit like gloves....

Check out our CES 2018 guide to find out what’s likely to be announced by every major tech brand at the show, including Samsung, LG, and more. Sony’s big press conference has happened, and here is what it announced. How to watch Sony CES 2018 live stream The press conference has already taken place, but if you want to watch it all unfold again, we have the stream embedded below here:...

That partnership with Disney saw Sphero branch out into its first non-sphere earlier this year, the brilliant remote-controlled Ultimate Lightning McQueen from Pixar’s Cars, and now the company has gone one step further: its latest tie-in, Spider-Man, isn’t a sphere, and doesn’t even move – but it does have a few cool tricks up its sleeve. We’ve gone hands-on with the latest Sphero and a beta version of the linked app, so find out what we thought in our Sphero Spider-Man review....

Life has come to a sudden halt as every person is going through a difficult time. No one would have imagined that 2020 would be the worst year of their life. Like every new decade, everyone looked at 2020 with optimism. But as the year progressed, we have seen its true colors. The terrible bushfire in Australia, Airplane crashes in Pakistan and Iran, the Black Lives Matter movement, the deadly explosion in Beirut, and the rapidly spreading COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic....

The 13in MacBook Air, now the cheapest laptop Apple makes, starts at £949 which is up from £849 and the 11in model has been discontinued. The 12in MacBook now sells £1,249 instead of £1,049 and the older MacBook Pro laptops in 13- and 15in are still on sale at £1,249 and £1,899 respectively. They were £999 and £1,599 previously. Apple’s Mac mini has the smallest prices hike from £399 up to £479 but the Mac Pro has jumped a whopping £500 – from £2,499 to £2,999....

You might love your iPad or your iPhone, but do you ever really feel in control? Can you tune it up when it starts to slow down, or fix the software if it starts to go wrong? Can you clear the storage space of junk without jumping through hoops, or backup and restore your data quickly, like you can on your PC or Mac? Most of all, can you transfer the music, films and TV programmes you want to enjoy without having to work your way around iTunes’ restrictions, or even install your own apps?...

Back in September TFL warned that it would not renew Uber’s London licence when it expired at the end of the month, finding it unfit to hold a private hire licence due to a lack of corporate responsibility and a variety of issues (outlined below) that could risk passenger safety. Uber has now appealed that decision, which means until it goes to court in December it will be able to continue operating in London....

Fast forward 10 years and the mobile gaming landscape has changed beyond all recognition. PCs and consoles still reign supreme but modern smartphones are leading a revolution in portable gaming. Whether it’s fully-featured versions of console classics or dedicated subscription services such as Apple Arcade, there are plenty of great games to choose from. With that in mind, to choose a single title and declare it to be the best mobile game of the decade is extremely difficult....

Here, we explain all you need to know about The Crew 2 including release date, how to play the game early, gameplay details and more. We recently went hands-on with the game, and you can find out more about it in our The Crew 2 preview. When will The Crew 2 be released? While Ubisoft had originally planned a release date of 16 March 2018, in December 2017 the company announced a delay to “invest additional development time,” with the game now scheduled only for “the first half of Fiscal 2018-19” – which, given the dates of Ubisoft’s financial year, means anywhere between April and September 2018....

That’s only set to improve, as the PS4 Pro and the upcoming Xbox One X bring 4K graphics into the living room at (relatively) affordable prices. Here, we round up the games with the best graphics that are out now or coming this year for PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Battlefield 1 The latest entry in the long-running Battlefield franchise heads back in time to the First World War for a grim and gritty take on the war to end all wars that just happens to look pretty incredible too....

One of the highlights of its 2021 line-up is the new Elite Dragonfly G2, a business laptop which reflects HP’s growing emphasis on protecting the natural world. It’s the latest device to join what the company says is “the world’s most sustainable PC platform”, receiving Gold and Silver certification from green electronics regulator Epeat. In a world where the manufacturing and disposal of laptops can have a significant negative effect on the environment, this is an important step....

Also see: Best Black Friday Laptop Deals As a budget design built to a price it lacks quality in key areas, and Toshiba pre-loads user-hostile software (such as web browser toolbars) to claw back revenue from its customers. Not the greatest of starts, then. Toshiba Satellite C55-C-175 review: Build and Design The lightweight plastic chassis is essentially that used in other budget Toshibas, such as the Satellite L50D-C and P50T-C, with this C55-C missing the token metal veneer found on some models’ lids....

Trend Micro, founded in California 25 years ago, has significantly improved the status of its security offering in the last few years, earning better and better results with the AV testing labs. The latest version of its Internet Security product also manages to slide in nearly 20 percent cheaper than most of its rivals. Trend Micro Internet Security 2015 review: Features The core modules include AV, anti-spam, identity protection, parental control and tune up....

The result is in and the UK will leave Europe with a 52/48% split of the vote. Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he will step down in October. How to watch the EU referendum coverage live online – How to watch the EU referendum coverage outside the UK CLICK HERE TO RE-WATCH THE EU REFERENDUM RESULTS LIVE STREAM. Voting for the EU referendum finished at 10pm on 23 June, which is when the live broadcasts began on BBC, ITV and Sky....