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Confirming previous rumors, Sony today announced that it has purchased Toshiba’s sensor business for 19 billion yen ($155 million). The sensor division of Toshiba has been acquired not by the smartphone division of Sony, but by Sony Semiconductor Corporation — the sensor division of the Japanese company that was recently spun-off into a subsidiary. Toshiba camera sensors have been used in some popular smartphones over the years, including the Nokia 808 and the HTC One M9 recently....

In an age where Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) is being used by most OEM’s to improve image quality of the camera in their devices, Sony has gone in a whole different direction — digital image stabilisation. For the upcoming Xperia X and Xperia X Performance, Sony has decided to ditch OIS in favour of SteadyShot — a technology that is based on digital stabilisation as opposed to physical. Both the Xperia X and Xperia X Performance share the same camera module (23 MP rear camera) and come with SteadyShot technology in-built into them....

Remember the first time you walked down the street with a Sony cassette player strapped to your belt and thinking to yourself how awesome it is to take music with you wherever you go? Life was simpler back then, and time has unfortunately made Sony an irrelevant player in the portable audio space. People use their phones now to either buy or rent digital content. But Sony is back, or at least they’re trying to come back, with the introduction of the Walkman F886....

Students’ desire to code is motivated by their aspiration for better jobs. In the UK, knowing how to code allows for 60% better job opportunities and 45% higher salaries, according to the survey of 1,000 students. SEE: Developer jobs and programming languages: What’s hot and what’s next “It’s encouraging that students across the UK see coding and data analytics skills as being important to their future career success,” says Kathy Schneider, chief marketing officer at KX....

Less than a week after AT&T and Verizon started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 4, T-Mobile has gone ahead and started taking pre-order for Samsung’s latest phablet as well. Since T-Mobile does not sell any devices on contract, you will have to shell out $749.76 outright or pay $31.24 per month for 24 months as installments for it. While pre-orders for the Note 4 are already live, T-Mobile will only start shipping the device by October 17th just like AT&T and Verizon....

As ZDNET’s Christina Darby pointed out, iPhone 13 cases still fit on the iPhone 14 – so if you want to reuse your old case, you’re in luck. However, if you had a Pro or Pro Max, you’ll need to change your case to reflect the dimensions of the newer model. This list is for the iPhone 14 only. Whether you’re looking for durability, personalization, or even a case from a specific retailer, we’ve got you covered....

Also: From plugs to thermostats, 12 useful smart home gadgets to give as gifts Whether you’re looking for a stick vacuum, a handheld model, or an upright vacuum, there are plenty of budget-friendly options to consider. There are also cheap vacuums specifically for pet hair in case your dog or cat sheds all over your house. Below, you’ll find a roundup of the best cheap vacuums from leading brands like Bissell, Dirt Devil, and Black and Decker....

You may have even asked for an upgrade to your Apple gadgets for Christmas this year or snagged a few on Black Friday. The iPhone 12 Pro or one of the new iPads made great gifts. There’s plenty of new Apple tech to choose from now that new watches, iPads and other Apple gadgets are on shelves. If you got new Apple gadgets recently, you’re going to need a few accessories to add to the mix....

According to the Korean publication Chosun, Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy S6 on March 2nd at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. The report also states that the Korean giant has developed multiple prototypes of the Galaxy S6, but is yet to finalise on which one it will be releasing to the public. According to an employee of a subcontractor at Samsung, one of the S6 prototypes has a metallic casing....

Samsung’s latest flagship handsets, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, are officially going on sale in four major markets of the world: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Korea. Over the coming weeks, Samsung will be further releasing the phone in other major markets of the world. The Galaxy S8 and its + sibling are already on pre-order in most of the other major markets of the world. Thanks to their bezel-less design, Infinity Display, and an impressive rear camera, there has been a strong consumer interest in the handsets....

As per industry sources, the Samsung Galaxy S8 pre-order numbers were 40 percent higher than the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 on the first day the pre-orders went live. The numbers have been estimated based on the data received from all carriers and Samsung’s online and offline stores by evening 6 p.m. For comparison, Samsung received pre-orders for 400,000 Galaxy Note 7 units between August 6-18 last year. Analysts and industry experts believe that the Galaxy S8 could break the pre-order numbers set by the Galaxy Note 7 despite the handset’s pre-order period being two days shorter....

If you’ve been eyeing the purchase of a new Galaxy smartphone from Samsung, the company is hoping to draw you in with a free Gear VR headset. As part of a new Father’s Day initiative, Samsung is offering a free Gear VR headset with the purchase of a smartphone. The company’s free offer also includes $150 worth of a “VR experience” software, so you’ll get plenty to do on the new headset, too....

A report (more of a rumour, actually) originating from Korea suggests that Samsung has started the mass production of its Exynos 8890 chipset that it will be reportedly using inside the Galaxy S7. The chipset is reported to be Samsung’s first custom ARM chipset and will be based on the 14nm FinFET process. Interestingly, the report from today states that the Exynos 8890 chipset will come with Samsung’s own Cat....

Samsung Electronics’s President says that pre-orders for the Galaxy S6 are pouring in, so perhaps some of those people would like to see Samsung unbox the device before they get it. Samsung is here to please, and the company has officially published a video onto its Samsung Mobile YouTube channel, presenting an official unboxing of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. The video measures in at just over three minutes, and it includes both devices with their very straightforward boxes....

Sexism in alive and well, despite decades of progress. Mobile phone makers, even today, often take a popular device they’re selling, slap a pink coat of paint on it, and then spend millions marketing it towards a certain demographic. Now while I’m not offended by that, probably because I’m a man, I know plenty of women who are infuriated by this sort of attitude. Well, ladies, let me present to you the Galaxy S III mini Crystal Edition....

As with Yik Yak, Sarahah – which in Arabic means honesty and frankness – has gained momentum thanks to the novelty of anonymity among the younger ones, but just as its predecessor is beginning to be criticized for becoming an instrument for the online harassment. Sarahah, developed in Saudi Arabia by programmer Zain Alabdin Tawfiq and launched last February, has become one of the most popular applications on Android and iPhone at the moment, despite not having millionaires funds or an extremely complex technology....

The last time the Schwinn Kettle Valley went on sale was March 20, and even then, it was only discounted to $1,445. Right now, the usually $1,700 bike costs $1,190. That’s a savings of $510! This electric bike was designed for a comfortable commute, with a 375-watt internal battery that lasts up to 45 miles. You can recharge the battery on a standard outlet in your home, and it takes about four hours to recharge fully....

Not only are old half-truths and debunked myths still making the rounds, but some of this misinformation has the potential to get people hurt or sick. Tap or click here to see which coronavirus stories are fact or fiction. To protect yourself and your loved ones, you need to know the facts behind the virus and what can keep you safe. This must-see video clip from The Kim Komando Show goes over some of the most common myths and explains what you actually need to do to stay healthy....

With so much riding on having your phone handy, it’s only natural that we begin to panic if our phone goes AWOL. Thankfully, technology has caught up with this potential issue and created several easy solutions. If you’ve found yourself without a phone and can’t remember where it went, take a deep breath. Here are some simple tricks to find a lost phone, even if it’s buried under laundry or stuck under the couch....

Recently, Snapchat CEO, Evan Spiegel feels that Indians are too poor to use his rich people’s app Snapchat! Well, Snapchat’s CEO Evan Spiegel made some disgraceful remark for our nation. This all happened during a meeting to discuss the growth of Snapchat’s user base in 2015. An employee asked a question regarding Snapchat’s slow growth in Indian market. Evan Spiegel said that “this app is only for rich people” and he “don’t want to expand into poor countries like India and Spain” According to the reports from Variety, Anthony Pompliano, Snapchat’s former employee stated that Evan Spiegel said “This app is only for rich people....