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The FAA is urging flyers not to turn on or charge Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 on planes

By Ina Fried Sep 8, 2016, 8:25p

But the phone is not formally banned.

Samsung’s handling of Galaxy Note 7 recall has raised concerns for U.S. officials

By Ina Fried Sep 2, 2016, 7:13p

A federal official says the Korean phone maker should have gone through the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission.

Samsung will begin sending out new Galaxy Note 7s as early as next week

By Ina Fried Sep 2, 2016, 5:47p

Hoping to hang on to customers, the company will offer a $25 credit as well.

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 recall could hardly come at a worse time

By Ina Fried Sep 2, 2016, 12:20p

Apple is unveiling new iPhones next week.

What to do if you own a Galaxy Note 7, the phone Samsung just recalled

By Ina Fried Sep 2, 2016, 10:29a

Sprint is offering a loaner, while Verizon is allowing fee-free returns.

Samsung is recalling all Galaxy Note 7s globally after identifying a battery flaw

By Ina Fried Sep 2, 2016, 4:41a

Sales have been halted and phones will be replaced in the coming weeks.

Samsung announced its new smartwatch just in time to scoop Apple

By Ina Fried Aug 31, 2016, 12:01p

The Gear S3 packs fast cellular abilities and GPS, among other features.

Samsung's latest Galaxy Note shows curved screens really are a thing

By Ina Fried Aug 2, 2016, 11:00a

Though just decorative, rounded glass edges have proven so popular, Samsung is making them standard on the Note 7.

Samsung is beginning to ship Gear 360 in the U.S., but only to some YouTube stars

By Ina Fried Jun 22, 2016, 8:00a

Normals will have to wait until later this year.

Samsung is buying cloud computing startup Joyent

By Ina Fried Jun 16, 2016, 12:03a

Terms were not disclosed, but the company’s top management will join the Korean electronics giant.

A Samsung executive says bendable phone screens are 'right around the corner'

By Ina Fried Jun 9, 2016, 12:55p

The key is bringing manufacturing costs down.

Should you upgrade your laptop, or love the one you've got?

By Eric Johnson May 6, 2016, 4:30a

Your questions about buying and repairing laptops, answered.

Chinese phone makers Oppo and Vivo pass Xiaomi in global phone sales

By Ina Fried Apr 27, 2016, 10:47a

Apple and Samsung retain their top two spots, according to new data from IDC.

Samsung looks to woo more Silicon Valley chipmakers to use its factories

By Ina Fried Apr 20, 2016, 5:00p

Samsung has already won business from Apple and Qualcomm thanks to a manufacturing advantage over rivals.

Qualcomm earnings top estimates despite competitive phone business

By Ina Fried Apr 20, 2016, 2:11p

However its earnings forecast for the current quarter was slightly below some analysts' expectations.

New Patent Suits in Q1 Hit Lowest Level Since 2011

By Ina Fried Apr 12, 2016, 2:20p

But is it a true detente or just a blip?

HTC and LG, Former Smartphone Leaders, Struggle to Get Out of Samsung's Shadow

By Ina Fried Apr 12, 2016, 7:00a

The struggling Taiwanese phone maker says the HTC 10 offers a fresh design and improved camera, while Korea's LG is trying to convince developers to build add-ons for its G5.

The tablet market is 100 million units smaller than expected. What happened?

By Arik Hesseldahl Apr 10, 2016, 8:17a

Six years after the iPad's debut, what's the future for tablets?

Glitch causes Samsung Smart TVs to spontaneously reboot

By Dawn Chmielewski Apr 6, 2016, 10:27a

The Smart TVs develop a mind of their own, turning off and on.

Of Apple and Innovation

By Phil Baker Mar 29, 2016, 2:06p

Has Samsung just out-innovated Apple in areas where it really counts?

Lil Wayne Helps Samsung Reach Viral Success

By CNBC Mar 23, 2016, 3:29p

"We didn't just want to find a way to tap into popular culture, but to create culture."

Supreme Court to Hear Samsung-Apple Patent Dispute (Updated)

By Dawn Chmielewski Mar 21, 2016, 8:42a

The amount awarded is "draconian," says the South Korean conglomerate.

Samsung's Galaxy S7 Costs at Least $255 to Build

By Arik Hesseldahl Mar 14, 2016, 6:26a

It includes a smaller-megapixel, but better, camera.

Wearable Technology Mostly Sucks. Here's What Needs to Change.

By Eric Johnson Mar 11, 2016, 3:30a

We asked, you responded: Lots and lots of our readers and podcast listeners have thrown their wearables in the junk drawer.

Samsung's Media Struggles Continue: Its Milk Virtual Reality Boss Has Left

By Kurt Wagner and Mark Bergen Mar 8, 2016, 12:10p

Samsung's entertainment efforts aren't going well.

Mossberg: Samsung's New Galaxy S7 Phones Are Beautiful

By Walt Mossberg Mar 8, 2016, 6:00a

But software and carrier intrusion undermine the experience.

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In Search of the Amazingly Elusive Non-Smartphone Owner

By Ben Bajarin Mar 3, 2016, 5:02p

You may even be one yourself.

Samsung Wins Appeal in $120 Million Apple Patent Dispute, Though Case Largely Moot

By Ina Fried Feb 26, 2016, 9:33a

What was once a battle over stopping Samsung from copying Apple has been reduced to a squabble over dollars.

The Devices Formerly Known as Smartphones

By Bob O'Donnell Feb 24, 2016, 11:11a

Thinking of a smartphone as more of a traditional computing device than just a communications tool seems incredibly obvious.

With Smartphones Ubiquitous, Add-Ons Take Center Stage at Mobile World Congress

By Ina Fried Feb 23, 2016, 10:29a

Virtual reality was especially hot, while all that enthusiasm around smartwatches has waned.

Mark Zuckerberg Stole Samsung's Galaxy S7 Show

By Vlad Savov Feb 21, 2016, 12:46p

It was the tech celebrity equivalent of Bieber mania.

Uh-Oh, Apple -- Samsung Has a Bona Fide Ecosystem Around Virtual Reality

By Ina Fried Feb 21, 2016, 10:00a

The announcement of the Gear 360 means Samsung now has the best option on the market for both capturing and watching immersive video. Your move, Cupertino.

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