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Samsung Q2 profits set to rise as chip demand grows Analysts predict good things as consumer and enterprise markets rebound When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Profits atSamsunglook to have surged by 38% during the second quarter of 2021 as strong demand for consumer electronics and data centre equipment led to a boom in the market for chips. According to estimates from Refinitiv, which aggregates and weights forecasts from multiple analysts, operating profit for the period between April and June reached 11....

Samsung to Unveil Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, and More on August 11: Report Samsung is preparing to unveil new foldable devices, the next-gen Galaxy Watch series, and a new pair of Galaxy Buds at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. Although the Korean giant hasn’t officially announced the event, chatter online suggests that Samsung will be unveiling these devices on August 11. Thesaid reportcomes fromThe Korean Herald, citing industry sources who claim that Samsung is preparing for a Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11....

Shopify expands ecommerce hosting across the globe Ecommerce giant now has hosting regions on every continent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At its Unite 2021 merchants conference, not only didShopifyunveil itsvision for the future of ecommercebut the company also announced its largest set of platform investments to date. The ecommerce giant scales with merchants at every stage of their business as it believes a merchant should never have to replatform to achieve their desired tech stack, business logic or buyer experience....

Should Amazon rename Alexa? Amazon responds The arguments for and against keeping the Alexa name When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smart speakers are becoming increasingly popular in homes across the globe, but it’s having unexpected side effects – and for people named Alexa, the existence ofAmazon’s popular voice assistant has become the new bane of their existence. A new report from theBBCdetails how parents of children named Alexa are challenging Amazon to change or remove Alexa as a wake word for its devices....

Smart POS terminals could be the future for digital payments Consumer demand for a wider array of payment options is driving growth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The number of smart point-of-sale (POS) terminals is set for a major increase over the next few years as retailers and customers alike embrace the technology, new research has claimed. A Juniper Research study found demand for smartPOS systemsis soaring as features including analytics and loyalty data can now be integrated into the terminal itself, with the number of devices set to increase from 13....

Snap up these Philips Hue smart light bulbs for (almost) their lowest price ever Act now to get the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance smart bulbs for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best smart light bulbs are a simple and affordable way to kick start your smart home, but as you’ll probably need several bulbs for each room they can be a pricey purchase – so a good smart lighting deal is always welcome....

Sony’s new wearable neck speaker aims to make home working easier Stroke of genius, or another pain in the neck? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas announced a successor to itsSRS-WS1wearable speaker, the SRS-NB10, a high-concept alternative toheadphonelistening. A wireless neckband speaker, the SRS-NB10 is designed to rest on the shoulders of the user, allowing you to take conference calls, listen to music and “walk around in total comfort all day,” according to Sony....