Syniverse has formed a strategic partnership with Samsung SDS that will lead to the development of a universal mobile payments platform. The two companies came to the table to sign a Memorandum of Understanding during the recent CES event in Las Vegas. The new payments platform is designed to be wallet-agnostic, which is to say that anyone with a smartphone should be able … [Read more...] about Samsung SDS and Syniverse Team Up to Develop Universal Mobile Wallet
Samsung Pushes Security Patch for Galaxy Note 8, S9, and S9+ Smartphones
Samsung is rolling out a January 2020 security patch for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9+ smartphones. For the moment, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ updates are only available in France, while the Galaxy Note 8 update was first introduced in Germany. However, both are expected to roll out globally in the coming days. It is worth noting that the update will not be … [Read more...] about Samsung Pushes Security Patch for Galaxy Note 8, S9, and S9+ Smartphones
Vuzix Predicts Smart Glasses will Catch On with Gen Z
In a new blog post, Vuzix is predicting (or perhaps hoping) that smart glasses are poised to follow smartphones and tablets to become the next mainstream consumer device. In that regard, the company is placing its faith in Gen Z, implying that the younger generation (those born between 1996 and 2010) will search for more convenient ways to access the internet as they formally … [Read more...] about Vuzix Predicts Smart Glasses will Catch On with Gen Z
Grand View Forecasts $344.1 Billion Automotive Financing Market
Grand View Research has released a new report that predicts that the international automotive finance market will climb to $344.1 billion by 2026. However, the impressive figure does not necessarily represent astronomical growth, and corresponds to a modest CAGR of 6.7 percent. The automotive finance market covers the ecosystem of financial providers that allow … [Read more...] about Grand View Forecasts $344.1 Billion Automotive Financing Market
Samsung’s New Galaxy XCover Pro Smartphone is Ready for Business
Samsung has released a new rugged smartphone designed for the company’s enterprise customers. The Galaxy XCover Pro features a long-lasting (and replaceable) 4,050mAh battery to deliver reliable performance for long days in the field. It is also MIL-STD 810G certified and IP68 water and dust resistant, allowing it to withstand rain and other adverse conditions. Some … [Read more...] about Samsung’s New Galaxy XCover Pro Smartphone is Ready for Business
170,000 Guests Saw More than 20,000 New Products at CES 2020
CES 2020 is officially in the books, and the organizers are wrapping up the event with a look back at some of the major highlights. This year, the 4,400+ exhibitors in Las Vegas launched more than 20,000 new products, which were viewed by approximately 170,000 attendees. Much of the attention went towards traditional tech fields like AI and 5G, where familiar players … [Read more...] about 170,000 Guests Saw More than 20,000 New Products at CES 2020
CES Kickstarts 2020 in This Week’s Mobile ID News Roundup
Another year in mobile tech has kicked off with the annual Consumer Electronics Show putting it into a high gear. That's a big part of the reason this week's roundup of Mobile ID World's top stories is dominated by smart car technology, with in-display smartphone fingerprint scanning also factoring into this week's collection in a big way, and a touch of smartglasses tech added … [Read more...] about CES Kickstarts 2020 in This Week’s Mobile ID News Roundup
FPC Places Fingerprint Sensor in Samsung and ASUS Chromebooks
Fingerprint Cards has placed its FPC1145 fingerprint sensor in a pair of new premium Chromebooks. Specifically, the sensor has been integrated into the Galaxy Chromebook from Samsung and the Flip C436 Chromebook from ASUS. Both Chromebooks made their debut at this week’s CES event in Las Vegas. In both cases, the FPC1145 sensor will provide an additional layer of biometric … [Read more...] about FPC Places Fingerprint Sensor in Samsung and ASUS Chromebooks
ArcherMind Unveils New EX4.0 Automotive Cockpit Solution at CES 2020
Software technology provider ArcherMind unveiled its new EX4.0 Automotive Cockpit Solution at CES 2020 this week. ArcherMind will integrate its software with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform to produce integrated benchmark tools and technical support packages that aim to help automakers and suppliers in product design and commercialization to bring their … [Read more...] about ArcherMind Unveils New EX4.0 Automotive Cockpit Solution at CES 2020
Samsung Emphasizes Personalized Experiences During CES 2020 Keynote
Samsung is arguing that the future of tech will focus on experiences instead of products. HS Kim, the President and CEO of the company’s Consumer Electronics Division, made the case the case during the company’s CES keynote presentation at the Venetian in Las Vegas. During the keynote, Kim described the current moment as an “Age of Experiences,” and explained that people … [Read more...] about Samsung Emphasizes Personalized Experiences During CES 2020 Keynote
Samsung Oddly Silent on Security in S10 Lite, Note10 Lite Announcement
Samsung has officially announced new, more budget-friendly versions of its Galaxy S10 and Note10 smartphones, with a conspicuous silence about their authentication systems. Nor has Samsung actually stated the prices of its new devices, for that matter. That they're cheaper can be inferred from their names – the Galaxy S10 Lite and the Note10 Lite – and Samsung has asserted … [Read more...] about Samsung Oddly Silent on Security in S10 Lite, Note10 Lite Announcement
Ericsson Report Anticipates Rise of Multisensory Digital Experiences
Ericsson is anticipating the rise of multisensory digital experiences after releasing its latest ConsumerLab Hot Consumer Trends report. The report is based on the responses of 46 million early tech adopters, who predict that an Internet of Senses will formally take shape by 2030. That Internet of Senses will take advantage of technologies like 5G, AI, and Virtual and … [Read more...] about Ericsson Report Anticipates Rise of Multisensory Digital Experiences
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