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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Vodacom launches R250 cloud-based phone, but no WhatsApp

Vodacom launches R250 cloud-based phone, but no WhatsApp
[Lindsey Schutters] To be fair to Vodacom, its R250 cloud phone is a more flexible solution for low cost smart functionality than the current feature phones…

Posted 1 day ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
#IFA2024: Intel's big bet on Lunar Lake could help local CIOs

The Intel team was upbeat when unveiling the new Core Ultra 200V at IFA.
The Intel team was upbeat when unveiling the new Core Ultra 200V at IFA.
[Lindsey Schutters] Intel needs a big win to please the markets and Lunar Lake may just be it…

Posted 13 days ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Samsung folds, flips and rides the Ring wearable wave with new AI products

Samsung South Africa is launching all the devices except for the Galaxy Ring on 24 July
Samsung South Africa is launching all the devices except for the Galaxy Ring on 24 July
[Lindsey Schutters] Samsung SA’s Justin Hume discusses growth in foldable phones and new wearables…

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Review: Samsung Galaxy A55 is another lost ship in the Android sea

Samsung definitely knows how to build a quality handset, but it may not be enough to get the youth on board.
Samsung definitely knows how to build a quality handset, but it may not be enough to get the youth on board.
[Lindsey Schutters] The Galaxy A55 is a fantastic phone with a premium build and a gorgeous display, but it misses out on some of the flagship AI features…

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
#Computex2024: Lunar Lake puts Intel back in AI PC race

At Computex Taiwan, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger unveils a wall of AI PCs running on Intel technology. During the event in June 2024, Intel unveiled cutting-edge technologies and architectures poised to accelerate the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Source: Intel Corporation
At Computex Taiwan, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger unveils a wall of AI PCs running on Intel technology. During the event in June 2024, Intel unveiled cutting-edge technologies and architectures poised to accelerate the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Source: Intel Corporation
[Lindsey Schutters] Intel unveiled its new Lunar Lake architecture at Computex, ditches Meteor Lake…

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs, sends Qualcomm stock through the roof

Microsoft unveiled its new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop which both run on Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors.
Microsoft unveiled its new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop which both run on Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors.
[Lindsey Schutters] Qualcomm stock price reached all-time highs after Microsoft’s hardware event that debuted its latest Surface PCs powered by Snapdragon X Elite...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Samsung goes back to competitive roots with A-series

Samsung's Galaxy A-series lineup is its most competitive in years.
Samsung's Galaxy A-series lineup is its most competitive in years.
[Lindsey Schutters] The Galaxy A55, A35 and Fit 3 devices are Samsung at its competitive best...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Honor rises to number one in China with excellent Magic6 Pro

Honor Magic6 Pro is the brand's flagship offering in South Africa.
Honor Magic6 Pro is the brand's flagship offering in South Africa.
[Lindsey Schutters] The Honor Magic6 Pro is proving to be a globally significant Android handset at a time when international bodies are pushing for interoperability...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Samsung regains smartphone crown as global market rebounds

Samsung sales were bolstered by the S24 series launch
Samsung sales were bolstered by the S24 series launch
[Lindsey Schutters] South Korean giant tops Apple in Q1 shipments, but Chinese competition intensifies...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
iPhone 12 gains Qi2 charging after update, Android devices still missing new feature

iPhone 12 Mini is limited to 12W charging on MagSafe, but unclear if it is the same for Qi2. Source: Lindsey Schutters
iPhone 12 Mini is limited to 12W charging on MagSafe, but unclear if it is the same for Qi2. Source: Lindsey Schutters
[Lindsey Schutters] Qi2 is the latest wireless charging standard that Apple has rolled out compatibility for in older devices, but curiously missing for Android phones...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra sets industry tempo

Samsung talks a big AI game in the S24 Ultra marketing material, but undermines this message by seeding the features to older models.
Samsung talks a big AI game in the S24 Ultra marketing material, but undermines this message by seeding the features to older models.
[Lindsey Schutters] Samsung’s latest flagship is not a meaningful improvement over the model that it replaces, and not even AI can fix that…

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
OpenAI is getting into the hardware business in the AI arms race

AI hardware could be a bigger power consumption problem than crypto mining. Source: Microsoft Designer.
AI hardware could be a bigger power consumption problem than crypto mining. Source: Microsoft Designer.
[Lindsey Schutters] Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman are all racing to stockpile GPUs and control the compute power driving the AI revolution…

Posted 7 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
CompCom approves Beko acquisition of Whirlpool appliances

Beko will control the whole home of appliances in this new acquisition. Source: Shot by Joe/Unsplash
Beko will control the whole home of appliances in this new acquisition. Source: Shot by Joe/Unsplash
[Lindsey Schutters] Beko Europe B.V set to acquire Whirlpool’s major domestic appliances businesses, makes commitment to South African investment...

Posted 8 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Samsung leverages partnerships to elevate Galaxy S24 series

Samsung managed to increase the screen size of the S24 series over its predecessors, but in the same handset size.
Samsung managed to increase the screen size of the S24 series over its predecessors, but in the same handset size.
[Lindsey Schutters] With the release of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung is not talking about hardware anymore…

Posted 8 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Steam drops support for Windows 8, opens door for alternative OS computing

Valve removed all web links to Steam Machines in 2018, two years after it launched the initiative.
Valve removed all web links to Steam Machines in 2018, two years after it launched the initiative.
[Lindsey Schutters] Steam dropping support for Windows 7/8/8.1 in 2024 may be the moment Chromebooks need to expand market share...

Posted 8 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Black Friday’s environmental impact is an e-waste crisis

Source: Hans Ripa/Unsplash
Source: Hans Ripa/Unsplash
[Lindsey Schutters] When you tally up the environmental impact of Black Friday just in the amount of e-waste, it shows its dark side…

Posted 10 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Apple upgrades Macbook Pro lineup with M3 processor

Apple upgrades Macbook Pro lineup with M3 processor
[Lindsey Schutters] Apple has announced upgrades to the 14 and 16-inch Macbook Pro machines, with a new Space Black colourway also incoming...

Posted 10 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Qualcomm sets sights on Apple M2 laptops with Snapdragon X Elite

Qualcomm sets sights on Apple M2 laptops with Snapdragon X Elite
[Lindsey Schutters] Qualcomm is taking Windows laptop matters into its own hands with its newly announced Snapdragon X Elite mobile processor...

Posted 11 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
What is that thing on the back of the Springbok jerseys at #RWC2023?

Source: x.com
Source: x.com
[Lindsey Schutters] A former rock band drummer is responsible for the technology that helps the Springboks play at their best...

Posted 11 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Asus takes over NUC from Intel in non-exclusive deal

Executives of ASUS, Intel, and valued partners unite on stage to celebrate the significant milestone as ASUS takes NUC forward. Source: Supplied
Executives of ASUS, Intel, and valued partners unite on stage to celebrate the significant milestone as ASUS takes NUC forward. Source: Supplied
[Lindsey Schutters] Asus takes over Intel's NUC mini-PC systems in new agreement and will also offer customer support...

Posted 11 months ago | Like
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