Infinity-O display could be Samsung exclusive, but something's fishy

TL;DR Noted leaker Ice Universe tweeted out some information about the upcoming Infinity-O display from Samsung. According to the tweet, the Infinity-O display will be exclusive to Samsung phones, at least at first. This suggests the Samsung Galaxy S10 could have the Infinity-O design, but what about the photo Ice tweeted? Popular smartphone leaker Ice Universe sent out a tweet today pertaining to one of Samsung’s new display designs.

OnePlus 7 Pro down to just $499 ($170 off)

The OnePlus 7 Pro is one of the best Android flagships you can buy. It’s got the powerful Snapdragon 855, a versatile camera setup, a 90Hz display, and lots more going for it. Now, a current deal sees the OnePlus 7 Pro back on sale for one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen it —  $499. That’s $170 lower than its original retail price of $669. This price drop makes the phone even cheaper than what it was during OnePlus’ Black Friday sale a couple of months ago.

Pick up a Google Nest Hub for just $49.99

No smart home is complete without a control center. The Google Nest Hub is one of the premier tools for the task, and you can add it to your arsenal for just $49.99 with our exclusive promo code. The Google Nest Hub is the key to a powerful smart home that you can control with your voice. However, the Hub also adds the benefit of a seven-inch touchscreen so that you can see the weather, your recipes, or the news hands-free.

Sony unveils WH-1000XM3 headphones and more at IFA 2018

The WH-1000XM3 headphones retain the active noise cancelling capabilities of its predecessor but feature USB-C charging and an improved processor. Today at IFA 2018, Sony announced its launch of the WH-1000XM3 active noise cancelling headphones and two speakers: the SRS-XB501G and SRSXB01. Sony WH-1000XM3 highlights USB Type-C charging HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 performs four times faster than the previous generation Adaptive Sound Control Atomic Pressure Optimization for proper active noise cancellation at high altitudes Quick charging that affords five hours of playback after 10 minutes of charging 30-hour battery life Multiple microphones The headphones improve upon what was already one of the best pairs of active noise cancelling headphones to date, the WH-1000XM2, and Sony’s move to USB-C charging demonstrates that companies are taking steps to make the charging method universal.

Sony Xperia 1 II specs: Find the full list here

At the ghost of MWC, Sony just announced the Xperia 1 II (or Mark 2). It’s Sony’s flagship for 2020, and in many ways, it catches up with the competition without really leapfrogging it. In other words, it’s typical Sony. Here’s what you need to know about the Sony Xperia 1 II’s specifications. Sony Xperia 1 II specsSony Xperia 1 IIDisplay 6.5-inch HDR OLED 3,840 x 1,644 resolution (4K) 643ppi

The stunning Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has a 180.6% screen-to-body ratio

Xiaomi thinks the future of smartphones is wraparound displays. The company just announced the Mi Mix Alpha and its screen wraps around its edges and goes to the back, achieving a screen-to-body ratio of 180.6%. Of course, this crazy-high number is achieved by some creative interpretation of what the screen-to-body ratio means. But that doesn’t take away from Xiaomi’s impressive achievement. Read more: Here’s your first look at a real Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (Video!

via SD card, or through the cloud?

In Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and earlier, applications that had permission to access an SD card could read or write to just about any area of your removable storage. With the arrival of Android 4.4 KitKat, this is no longer the case. While Google says there are several reasons for the changes made to SD with KitKat, many feel that Google is intentionally working to cripple SD cards in order to promote the cloud and its Google Drive service.

Volta 2.0: one charger for all your devices

What if you didn’t have to keep all those cables? What if you could just use one to charge all of your mobile devices? Good news: you already can. Meet the Volta Charger 2.0 magnetic cable. If you’ve used older MacBooks from Apple, you may remember MagSafe. The power connector attached magnetically to the MacBook, so if a person accidentally brushed up against the cord, it could break away cleanly from the socket without breaking the cord, or sending your MacBook flying into the air.

What happens when lithium-ion batteries overheat?

Lithium-ion batteries power a ton of devices we use in our day-to-day lives – smartphones, tablets, laptops and more. And ever since they began showing up in all of our mobile devices, we’ve known that these types of batteries can be extremely dangerous. So, in hopes to find out exactly what makes these lithium-ion batteries tick, a group of researchers at University College London have been using 3D and thermal imaging to find out what happens before, during and after batteries overheat.

What if your phone skin was actual fake flesh?

You’ve heard of a phone skin before, but what about actual skin on your phone? If that’s something that sounds utterly creepy and kind of gross to you, well you probably shouldn’t continue on reading, because that’s what this article is all about. Marc Teyssier and his team at Telecom Paris in France have developed an artificial flesh material that responds to various stimuli. You can use it as a trackpad on your laptop, on a robot for more natural interactions, or as a cover for your phone.