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Microsoft and Amazon rise in patent rankings; Ford lands in top 10; Samsung and IBM take top spots

by Todd Bishop on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 at 11:19 amComment

Two new rankings show Microsoft rising up the list of companies that won U.S. patents in 2019, based on the total number of patents issued for the year. The Redmond… Read More

Samsung unveils new smartphone with Microsoft Teams walkie-talkie feature

by Nat Levy on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 at 10:33 amComment

Microsoft and Samsung took their partnership to the next level with a new smartphone that features a built-in Teams walkie-talkie capability. The new Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is a thin,… Read More

Microsoft, Dell and Samsung double down on foldable devices, whether people want them or not

by Nat Levy on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 at 6:48 amComment

Some of the world’s biggest technology companies are pushing forward with foldable phones and hybrid dual-screen devices that could represent the next evolution in personal electronics. However, it’s unclear how… Read More

Microsoft’s Your Phone app is down after partnership with Samsung ties service to new Galaxy Note10

by Nat Levy on August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 at 11:42 amComment

The Your Phone app that lets Android smartphones connect to Windows — a centerpiece of the new alliance with Samsung and the Galaxy Note10 — is down. This morning, Microsoft… Read More

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Goodbye, iPhone: How Microsoft convinced me to switch to Android and the Samsung Galaxy Note10

by Todd Bishop on August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 at 1:32 pm 12 Comments

Ever since switching from an Apple MacBook to a Windows 10-powered Lenovo ThinkPad last year, I’ve kept using my iPhone. I’ve struggled without the seamless connection between smartphone and laptop,… Read More

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Microsoft has finally found its smartphone: Why the Samsung Galaxy partnership is so promising

by Todd Bishop on August 10, 2019August 17, 2019 at 8:15 am 25 Comments

Do I really have to email pictures to myself? How can I get text messages on my PC? Those were just two of the challenges that I faced after switching… Read More

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Here’s why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just showed up on stage at Samsung’s big event

by Taylor Soper on August 7, 2019August 10, 2019 at 11:10 amComment

Follow up: Microsoft has finally found its smartphone: Why the Samsung Galaxy partnership is so promising Actors and musicians usually make special celebrity appearances at big tech press events. Samsung… Read More

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Geared Up: New Nintendo Switch Consoles, Apple Kills the MacBook, & Galaxy Note 10 Crazy Battery

by Andru Edwards on July 20, 2019August 14, 2019 at 2:21 pmComment

On this week’s Geared Up, we talk about the two new Nintendo Switch consoles that were announced this past week – the Nintendo Switch Lite and the Nintendo Switch with… Read More

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Geared Up: The death of the Xbox, Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 rumors

by Andru Edwards on July 6, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:28 pmComment

On this week’s Geared Up, we talk about the upcoming Amazon Prime Day, celebrating Amazon’s 25th anniversary. I bring you my tips on finding the best Prime Day deals, while… Read More

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Geared Up: The saga of the Samsung Galaxy Fold delay

by Andru Edwards on May 4, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:38 pm1 Comment

What happened to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold? On this episode of Geared Up, I bring you a look at the device from teaser all the way through… Read More

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Geared Up: Are foldable phones more than a fad? Plus, hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S10+

by Andru Edwards on February 27, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:42 pmComment

This week on Geared Up, our consumer electronics podcast and video show, we talk about the newly unveiled foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. Are these… Read More

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The Galaxy S10, $2,000 Galaxy Fold, and everything else Samsung announced today

by Nat Levy on February 20, 2019February 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm 6 Comments

Samsung is unveiling a host of new phones and accessories Wednesday, including the anticipated 10th edition of its Galaxy S series, the beginning of what it calls “the next decade… Read More

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Geared Up for the Super Bowl: Last-minute TV recommendations for the big game

by Starla Sampaco on February 1, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:45 pmComment

One of the most highly anticipated television events of the year, Super Bowl LIII, is coming up on Sunday, Feb. 3. If you’re planning to buy a new TV for… Read More

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Geared Up: FaceTime eavesdropping bug, minimalist phones, and rumored Apple gaming subscription service

by Starla Sampaco on January 30, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:46 pmComment

In this episode of Geared Up, Andru Edwards and I discuss the FaceTime bug that allowed iPhone users to eavesdrop on the person they called, reports of a new gaming… Read More

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Geared Up: Is Samsung’s foldable smartphone a step forward, or just a holiday gimmick?

by Clare McGrane on November 8, 2018August 14, 2019 at 1:51 pm1 Comment

Tis the season for all manner of holiday announcements from the technology giants, but some new products are more puzzling than others. Samsung’s new foldable smartphone, the Galaxy F, is certainly… Read More

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Samsung unveils its first foldable smartphone

by Nat Levy on November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 at 12:51 pmComment

The era of the foldable smartphone is coming. Samsung today gave a sneak peak of its long-rumored foldable device that can morph between smartphone and tablet. There’s still a lot… Read More

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TLDR: Amazon plans to open health clinics, Steve & Connie Ballmer’s $59M commitment for at-risk students, Samsung smart speaker

by Starla Sampaco on August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 at 4:00 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Report: Amazon plans internal healthcare clinics for employees at Seattle headquarters Steve and Connie Ballmer commit $59M to case management software to help vulnerable kids Samsung introduces… Read More

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Samsung introduces Galaxy Home smart speaker powered by digital assistant Bixby

by Nat Levy on August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 at 2:21 pmComment

Samsung is making its entry into the competitive smart speaker market with the announcement of Galaxy Home, taking on fellow tech giants Amazon, Apple, Google and others. Samsung unveiled the… Read More

Huawei overtakes Apple for 2nd place in global smartphone sales, new study finds

by Nat Levy on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 at 8:56 am1 Comment

Apple has fallen to third place among the world’s top smartphone makers, trailing South Korean giant Samsung and Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei, according to a new report. According to the… Read More

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Geared Up podcast: Hands-on with Samsung’s Galaxy S9, and why Apple bought the ‘Netflix of magazines’

by Clare McGrane on March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 at 3:41 pmComment

Samsung’s newest smartphone, the Galaxy S9, is set to launch this Friday, but Geared Up podcast co-host Andru Edwards already has his hands on the new phone. We go into… Read More

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus with improved cameras, repositioned fingerprint reader

by Taylor Soper on February 25, 2018February 25, 2018 at 11:59 am1 Comment

Samsung unveiled the latest iteration of its flagship smartphone, debuting the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus on Sunday at Mobile World Congress. The new phones, available March 16, feature… Read More

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Geared Up: Rumors hint at mysterious new phones from Sony and Samsung

by Clare McGrane on February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 at 2:07 pmComment

Sony and Samsung both hinted at — or had leaks about — upcoming smartphone releases this week. What are they up to? We have some ideas, but we won’t know for sure… Read More

Amazon passes Samsung for 2nd place in worldwide tablet shipments, sees 50% growth in 2017

by Taylor Soper on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 at 10:56 pmComment

Amazon’s worldwide tablet shipments spiked 48 percent last quarter while the tech giant passed Samsung for second place in vendor rankings. Research firm IDC released new tablet market data on… Read More

Tech Moves: Concur co-founder Mike Hilton joins Apptentive board; Samsung cloud leader lands at AWS; and more

by Clare McGrane on January 16, 2018January 15, 2018 at 9:40 pmComment

Mike Hilton, the longtime Seattle tech executive best known as the co-founder of expense management company Concur, has signed onto the board of directors of mobile tech startup Apptentive, the… Read More

CES organizers blame rainstorm for power outage, as weather continues to disrupt tech conference

by Nat Levy on January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 at 2:58 pm 2 Comments

LAS VEGAS — CES officials say today’s power outage that shut down huge swaths of the show floor at Las Vegas Convention Center for approximately two hours is related to… Read More

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Hi, Bixby! At a CES awash in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Samsung goes its own way

by Todd Bishop on January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 at 4:42 pm 2 Comments

Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are the ubiquitous technologies at CES this week, with integrations into a wide range of products, but Samsung made it clear this afternoon that it’s… Read More

Tech news sites quietly rely on this word to create drama in headlines, analysis reveals

by Tim Ellis on October 29, 2017October 29, 2017 at 9:38 amComment

GeekWire has quietly performed a detailed analysis of one of the most overused words in tech news. See if you can find the common thread in these headlines … TechCrunch:… Read More

Microsoft acquires virtual reality startup, announces new Samsung mixed reality headset

by Nat Levy on October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 at 1:46 pmComment

Microsoft has acquired a San Francisco Bay Area virtual reality startup ahead of a major milestone for its “mixed reality” push. As part of a series of announcements at a… Read More

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Geared Up Podcast: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, first impressions and favorite features

by Clare McGrane on August 24, 2017August 25, 2017 at 7:24 am1 Comment

Samsung’s last Galaxy Note didn’t go so well — you might remember that it had a habit of burning up. But the company is back in the game with the brand… Read More

Samsung looks to put Galaxy Note 7 disaster in the rear view with new Note 8, debuting Sept. 15

by Nat Levy on August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 at 9:44 amComment

Samsung today today introduced the new Galaxy Note 8 smartphone and sought to turn the page from the Note 7 debacle that saw the company recall the phones after “battery… Read More

Microsoft and Amazon rise in patent rankings; Ford lands in top 10; Samsung and IBM take top spots

Samsung unveils new smartphone with Microsoft Teams walkie-talkie feature

Microsoft, Dell and Samsung double down on foldable devices, whether people want them or not

Microsoft’s Your Phone app is down after partnership with Samsung ties service to new Galaxy Note10

Goodbye, iPhone: How Microsoft convinced me to switch to Android and the Samsung Galaxy Note10

Microsoft has finally found its smartphone: Why the Samsung Galaxy partnership is so promising

Here’s why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just showed up on stage at Samsung’s big event

Geared Up: New Nintendo Switch Consoles, Apple Kills the MacBook, & Galaxy Note 10 Crazy Battery

Geared Up: The death of the Xbox, Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 rumors

Geared Up: The saga of the Samsung Galaxy Fold delay

Geared Up: Are foldable phones more than a fad? Plus, hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S10+

The Galaxy S10, $2,000 Galaxy Fold, and everything else Samsung announced today

Geared Up for the Super Bowl: Last-minute TV recommendations for the big game

Geared Up: Is Samsung’s foldable smartphone a step forward, or just a holiday gimmick?

Samsung unveils its first foldable smartphone

Samsung introduces Galaxy Home smart speaker powered by digital assistant Bixby

Huawei overtakes Apple for 2nd place in global smartphone sales, new study finds

Geared Up podcast: Hands-on with Samsung’s Galaxy S9, and why Apple bought the ‘Netflix of magazines’

Samsung unveils Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus with improved cameras, repositioned fingerprint reader

Geared Up: Rumors hint at mysterious new phones from Sony and Samsung

Amazon passes Samsung for 2nd place in worldwide tablet shipments, sees 50% growth in 2017

Tech Moves: Concur co-founder Mike Hilton joins Apptentive board; Samsung cloud leader lands at AWS; and more

CES organizers blame rainstorm for power outage, as weather continues to disrupt tech conference

Hi, Bixby! At a CES awash in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Samsung goes its own way

Tech news sites quietly rely on this word to create drama in headlines, analysis reveals

Microsoft acquires virtual reality startup, announces new Samsung mixed reality headset

Geared Up Podcast: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, first impressions and favorite features

Samsung looks to put Galaxy Note 7 disaster in the rear view with new Note 8, debuting Sept. 15

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