The big picture: Samsung is among the few companies left in the Android tablet space that is capable of bringing viable alternatives to Apple’s iPad lineup. This year, the Korean giant is going all in on 5G, so the new Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ are ready for the... Read more

Samsung will host its Unpacked event today, during which the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Z Fold 2 are expected to be announced. The timing of the August livestream is curious, because Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5G just a couple weeks back. (The Flip 5G is an update to... Read more

Bottom line: Sony’s first-quarter financials are about what one would expect with the company about to head into its maiden voyage in next-generation waters. PlayStation 4 sales were down, games sales and PlayStation Plus subscriptions were up, and digital game sales beat brick-and-mortar 74 percent to 26 percent, respectively.... Read more

Is that the 1927 Yankees? Nope, it’s the NC Dinos, who have the best record in the KBO and lead the league in home runs. Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images Major League Baseball has a plan in place to start its season in late July, but you don’t need to wait until... Read more

Editor’s take: Olympus on Tuesday announced a new Micro Four Thirds digital camera and super-telephoto lens. Both look impressive in their own right although with Olympus having recently announced the sale of its camera business to JIP, one has to wonder how that’ll impact the quality of Olympus-branded optical... Read more

National University of Singap Scientists at a top Singapore university say they have built an electronic skin that can be used in robots and prosthetic limbs to recreate a sense of touch that is akin to human touch, if not more responsive. The electronic skin, known as known as... Read more

In the mood for an epic role-playing adventure? Want to compete against rivals worldwide? Or do you just want to hang out and chat with your friends online? A growing library of worlds created by the community means there’s always something new and exciting for you to play every... Read more

In brief: On Monday, Microsoft announced it would be rolling out a redesigned games store. The update will hit Xbox Insiders first with everyone else getting it by this fall. Improvements include a faster interface, more straightforward navigation, and better parental controls. Microsoft claims the new Xbox store is... Read more

Apple currently makes two true wireless earbud models: the second-gen AirPods (which list for $159, but are generally sold for closer to $139 in the US) come with optional wireless charging, and the $249 AirPods Pro, which feature active noise cancellation. I personally prefer the AirPods Pro and rated... Read more