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According to Strategy Analytics data reported in The Korea Herald, Samsung captured 33.7% of the US smartphone market between July and September. In this same time period, Apple had to make do with a disappointing 30.2% share and a silver medal. Finally, LG grabbed the bronze medal with 14.7% — which surprised me. I had absolutely no idea LG was making such big moves in the USA, but it has received a lot of press coverage with its wild designs, like its Wing: Would I buy one?...

Samsung has yet to address this bizarre occurrence with an official statement, but everything seems to point the notification was sent by accident. According to recipients, the issue affects various Galaxy models, including the brand new Z Flip foldable and the Note 10+. Android Central adds Galaxy S, Galaxy A, and Galaxy J owners also received the notification. Theories? pic.twitter.com/0NgVCWAjBe — Michael Fisher (@theMrMobile) February 20, 2020 [Read: It’s no surprise Galaxy Z Flip and Razr phones are breaking] The weirdest bit is it seems some users who don’t even have “Find My Mobile” installed also got the push notification....

As it turns out, 2020 may have been the last year for the Note. Or at least, the Galaxy Note as we know it. According to a report by Reuters, Samsung is planning on killing the line next year to instead focus on its line of folding devices. According to three sources, the company “does not have plans to develop a new version of the Galaxy Note for 2021.” It’s a rumor we’ve heard before, but coming to hear it coming from Reuters gives the most concrete evidence yet Samsung plans to phase out the line To make up for the loss, the company might instead bring stylus support to its other devices....

According to tipster Jon Prosser, the Korean tech giant will launch its next flagship as early as January 14 next year. This is the earliest the company will launch its S-series of phones, given that the usual timeframe for the unveiling in February or March. Reports suggest that despite Apple revealing four iPhones, Samsung will stick to three phones — the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Plus, thanks to display analyst Ross Young’s tweet, we have an idea about what colorways of these upcoming devices....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Nikola Tesla used to say: Let’s get it! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, October 25 2019, at a price of $8,660. That’s a major 15.61 percent increase in 24 hours, or $1170. It was the highest closing price in thirty-one days. We’re still 56 percent below Bitcoin’s all-time high of $20,089 (December 17 2017)....

According to Gourianov, the quantum computing industry has been led astray by greedy physicists who’ve hyped up the tech’s possibilities in order to rip off VCs and get paid private-sector salaries for doing academic research. Double, double Per Gourianov’s article, the real problems started in the 2010s after investors started taking notice of the hype surrounding quantum physics: Gourianov’s entire premise seems to hinge on their assertion that “despite years of effort nobody has yet come close to building a quantum machine that is actually capable of solving practical problems....

If you let NASA tell the story, some of the people walking around on this planet right now may end up taking a stroll on the surface of Mars during their lifetimes. People such as Elon Musk believe we’ll colonize the red planet entirely and become a two-planet species. And this could be one of humankind’s most important endeavors – after all, who knows when another asteroid the size of the one that may have taken out the dinosaurs is going to hit again....

Neutron star collisions were thought to make much of the gold in the Universe, but something else is making a lot of the precious metal… In 2017, astronomers witnessed a collision between two neutron stars — the ultradense corpses of massive stars. The analysis seemed to reveal the formation of all elements heavier than iron — including gold — are forged in these titanic collisions. A new study shows these collisions can not deliver anywhere near enough gold to account for the concentrations we see around the Cosmos....

From Robin Williams, Tom Hanks and Jim Carrey to Ben Stiller, Steve Carrell and Seth Rogen, their careers are testament to the idea that sliding effortlessly from one discipline to another with equal skill can be very, very good for your brand. If your stage is IT, then make sure you’re a multi-level threat in all areas with training like The Future-Proof Tech Skill Mastery Bundle. With this limited-time offer from TNW Deals, you can get it for a fraction of its retail price, just $59....

With female sexuality being a taboo topic, Ferly — an audio app that redefines the meaning of sex education — aims to help women connect with their bodies, and provide a safe space for survivors. Sex is complex, but there’s a new wave of apps and websites that aim to help women connect better with their bodies and sexuality. One such app is Ferly, an audio app, that is redefining the meaning of online sex education while also helping assault survivors regain their sexual confidence....

Anticipate the possibility of problematic customer situations. The overall objective of every company should be to have mutually beneficial expectations for each customer relationship and to deliver on those commitments with dignity and respect. All customer relationships change over time. Recognizing and addressing problems in a customer relationship is an important aspect of delivering on commitments and operating with integrity. Look for these warning signs Be alert to these common situations....

If like me, you’re fed up of having to listen to tasteless remarks, or sick of being overlooked because of your gender and people ignoring the issues at hand, then this article is for you. I hope it’ll become a good weapon in your fight against sexism in the workplace — just share this article next time you can’t be bothered to explain to Joe why you’re ‘offended.’ [Read: It’s 2020 and tech still sucks at diversity – here’s how we fix it] Iglika Ghouse the CEO and founder of USPAAH, an app that enables customers to book beauty and wellness professionals, is all too familiar with what I’m talking about....

The enterprise communication firm’s live-audio conversation product is called Huddle. You can start a Huddle in a channel or a DM — even if they’re not a part of your organization. Just like other real-time conversation products, you can hop in and hop out of it any time. The idea is to avoid scheduling a video meeting for something that could be discussed in a couple of minutes. Plus, you can also share your screen to look at a presentation together....

Speaking at the TNW 2021 conference, Jacqueline Rutgers, Head of Marketing, Northern Europe – Snap Inc., said that more than 200 million users engaging with AR every day. Plus, 94% of shoppers who’ve used any AR features, will be happy to do it again. She believes AR would be a norm amongst brands: Rutgers said that if your favorite sneakers brand is launching a new pair, you can easily try them through AR lenses, and get your friends’ opinion — which, according to her, is seven-time more powerful than an influencer’s opinion....

This has been reported by multiple users and appears to impact people watching television, movies, or playing games — with those simply listening to music unimpacted. According to a range of reports, this issue with audio dropping occurs when users have their speakers set up to take advantage of the hardware’s surround sound capabilities. The problems regularly begin when switching between sources (say games consoles and television). Some have fixed this by restarting the Sonos devices — but the audio issues begin again when switching to another source....

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon capsule lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida just before 6:00AM EST. The crew is now heading to the International Space Station to begin a six-month stay. — NASA (@NASA) April 23, 2021 Both the capsule and the rocket have been to space before. Falcon last flew in November, while the Crew Dragon capsule carried two astronauts to the space station in May 2020....

The Tesla tycoon hasn’t been doing the dirty work himself, but Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly decimating birds around the company’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The surrounding land hosts an array of endangered animals, including sea turtles, ocelots, and hundreds of bird species, including the federally threatened Piper Rover. Campaigners warn that SpaceX’s operations are destroying their habitats. According to an analysis by Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, the region’s Piping Plover population has shrunk by 54% in the three years since the arrival of SpaceX....

Stalkerware technology, also known as “spouseware,” takes the form of applications or add-ons to a device that allows someone to remotely monitor another person’s activity. This technology has become increasingly accessible, but yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made its first case against the developers behind three stalking apps — originally created to monitor children and employees – that may also be used for illegitimate purposes. The Florida-based company Retina-X Studios is no longer permitted to promote its apps unless the creators can provide sufficient evidence that the app isn’t being exploited for more sinister reasons....

There are 100 different ways to complete a project. While that might sound encouraging, it’s probably important to remember that many of those ways don’t lead to a fantastic conclusion. Many lead to dead ends, misused resources, blown timelines and even complete project collapse. If you’ve been entrusted to help guide a major business project or a product launch, unsuccessful outcomes could spell your doom. To succeed, you need to understand the proven pathways that boost your odds for the positive results your career demands....

The study highlights the key role of social media use in the spread of scientific misinformation. And it suggests scientists and those who support them need to be more active in developing creative and compelling ways to communicate their findings. But more importantly, we need to be worried about the effects that maliciously manipulated scientific information can have on our behavior, individually and as a society. The recent study by Joachim Allgaier of RWTH Aachen University in Germany analyzed the content of a randomized sample of 200 YouTube videos related to climate change....