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Framework Laptop Gets Upgraded Mobo

What They Say Toms Hardware reported on an update to the ‘Framework’ notebook which allows the motherboard to be upgraded to a 12th generation Core Intel system. (Microsoft to Make Devices Easier to Repair, Bowing to Investor Pressure). The latest version continues to use a 3:2 aspect 13.5″ 2256 x 1504 display with a magnetic … Read more

Samsung says nearly 10 million foldable smartphones were shipped in 2021

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What They Say We reported on a blog post by TM Roh of Samsung’s mobile business last week (Samsung Confirms August 10th for Galaxy Unpacked), but we missed the point that the firm said that ‘almost 10 million’ foldable smartphones shipped worldwide in 2021. That number is a bit higher than estimates by DSCC (Foldable … Read more

Marriott hotel group forms research partnership with LG

What They Say LG Business Solutions USA has announced a three year alliance with the Marriott Design Lab for the joint development and testing of technologies and solutions for the hospitality industry. The Marriott Design Lab will provide a proving ground for technology products and services that can be integrated into daily hotel operations. The … Read more

David Clears the First Hurdle

Thanks to an eagle-eyed reader for giving me a “heads-up” about developments in a story that I wrote a couple of years ago. It was about Nanoco and its patent dispute with Samsung. (David vs Goliath or ……?) I rarely write much about patents as it’s a very complicated area and to really get your … Read more

LCD Monitor Demand Continues to Weaken in 2H22, Annual Shipments at Only 139.9 Million Units, Says TrendForce

According to TrendForce research, global LCD monitor shipments reached 72.3 million units in 1H22, a level on par with to the same period in 2021. Certain whole devices orders in 4Q21 were deferred to 1Q22 due to logistics and transportation issues. In addition, some brands felt optimistic regarding the outlook for 2022, so they initiated … Read more