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Samsung Unveils Affordable Lineup of ‘Rugged’ SD Cards for Creators

When it comes to 'rugged' SD cards that can withstand drops and water and x-rays, Sony's Tough cards haven't really had any competition... until now. Samsung has just unveiled two new lineups of SD cards that bring some of the same adventure-proof benefits to a more affordable price point.

Samsung Unveils ‘Next-Level’ 980 PRO SSD with 7,000 MB/s Read Speed

Samsung has just unveiled the latest and greatest in NVMe SSD technology with the release of the 980 PRO: the company's first PCIe 4.0 solid state drive that's "designed for professionals and consumers who want cutting-edge performance in their high-end PCs, workstations and game consoles."

Samsung is Ramping Up Image Sensor Production (Again)

Samsung may have left the camera game behind, but the company is serious about increasing its share of the image sensor market and stealing some business away from Sony. In fact, they're about to spend over $800 million to ramp up image sensor production yet again.

Massive Android Exploit Lets Hackers Control Your Camera, Affects ‘Hundreds of Millions’ of Users

A security firm has discovered a major Android exploit that would allow hackers to take control of your smartphone's camera in the background and use it to take pictures or record video while the phone is locked. The security report reveals that the exploit affects Google and Samsung smartphones, bringing the tally of affected users into the "hundreds of millions."

Samsung’s ‘SpaceSelfie’ Satellite Crash Landed in Someone’s Yard

Samsung's 'SpaceSelfie' satellite, which was supposed to stay aloft until October 31st, came crashing to Earth this weekend. The device, which was held aloft at 65,000 feet by a massive high-altitude balloon, had to make a "planned" landing on Saturday, only a day after Samsung announced the launch of the campaign.

Samsung Galaxy S11 Will Boast 108MP Main Camera and 5x Zoom: Report

It seems Samsung is planning to pack all of its best mobile imaging technology in the upcoming Galaxy S11. According to a report in Korean tech publication The Elec, not only is Samsung planning to pack its ultra-high resolution 108MP image sensor inside, the Galaxy S11 will also boast a periscope-like zoom lens with 5x optical zoom.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 5G is the First Smartphone with a 108MP Camera

As promised in its teaser from a few weeks ago, Xiaomi has become the first manufacturer to release a smartphone with Samsung's crazy 108MP image sensor inside. The newly announced Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 5G concept phone uses the ultra-high-res image sensor and a wrap-around "surround screen" that is a sight to behold.

Samsung Unveils 43.7MP Smartphone Sensor with the World’s Smallest Pixels

In a world where "bigger" pixels and "deeper" pixels dominate discussions around smartphone sensors, Samsung has decided to go... another way. The image sensor giant has revealed the world's first 0.7μm-pixel mobile image sensor, which allowed it to pack 43.7 megapixels into a sensor that's less than 5mm wide.

Samsung Unveils World’s First 108MP Smartphone Image Sensor

Less than a week after Xiaomi teased an upcoming smartphone with a whopping 108MP of resolution, Samsung has officially unveiled the image sensor that will power the pocket-sized beast. Meet the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX: the world's first 100MP+ smartphone image sensor.

Samsung Unveils a Vertical TV for Viewing Instagram

Samsung has announced an unusual new TV that's designed for "the millennial generation." It's a 43-inch vertical screen that's optimized for viewing the same social media content you enjoy on your phone. In case, you know, you've always wanted to browse your Instagram feed on the big screen.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Ties Huawei P30 Pro for #1 at DxOMark

Samsung and Huawei are #1 and #2 (respectively) in worldwide smartphone market share, and now they're together at the top of the DxOMark smartphone camera quality test leaderboard. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G just scored the same best-ever score of 112 as the Huawei P30 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy A9 is the First Quad-Camera Phone

First, there was the megapixel war. Next up: the camera count wars. Less than a month after unveiling the world's first triple-camera smartphone in the Galaxy A7, Samsung has just announced the new Galaxy A9 as the world's first quad-camera phone.

Samsung’s X5 Portable SSD Has the Fastest Write Speed of 2.3GB/s

If you're looking for a way to do ultra-fast photo backups on-the-go -- and you have deep wallets -- Samsung has announced a new portable solid state drive (SSD) for you. The new Samsung X5 is the fastest portable drive on the market, boasting a max write speed of a whopping 2.3 gigabytes per second.

Samsung is Making 4TB SSDs Cheaper for Everyone

Samsung has announced that it has begun mass producing the storage industry's first 4-bit 4-terabyte SSD drives. While Samsung has also unveiled a 30TB SSD and the world's largest SSD is a staggering 100TB, those are designed for enterprise uses. These latest 4TB drives are designed for ordinary consumers.

Shootout: Samsung Galaxy vs Google Pixel vs Apple iPhone

It’s been a few years now since smartphones became legitimate tools for professional photography. While a DSLR or high-end mirrorless is almost certainly the preferred choice, phone camera quality has reached the point where it can be used in many situations. TIME Magazine ran an iPhone photo as a cover image in 2012, and since 2017 many other major publications have had their own mobile-shot covers.

Samsung Ramping Up Image Sensor Output to Overtake Sony for #1

Sony is the 800-pound gorilla of camera sensors these days, boasting a global market share of around 50% in late 2017, but increased competition may be looming on the horizon. Samsung is reportedly ramping up its image sensor production capacity with a goal of overtaking Sony for the #1 spot.