Digital Trends Live: Disney D23 wrap-up, PlayStation 5 leak, air taxis, and more
Digital Trends Live: Disney D23 wrap-up, PlayStation 5 leak, air taxis, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including major announcements from Disney’s D23 convention, a leaked PlayStation 5 design, cities' fight against 5G infrastructure, a new electric pickup, another step forward for air taxis, and more.
Huawei’s new Kirin mobile chip due in September, and it will be 5G-focused
Huawei’s new Kirin mobile chip due in September, and it will be 5G-focused
Huawei will launch a new Kirin processor during the IFA 2019 trade show, which takes place in Berlin, Germany at the beginning of September. Expected to be called the Kirin 990, the new processor will apparently have a 5G focus, according to hints given by the company. It will likely make its debut in the future Mate 30 series.
Launch day: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, and the 5G model are here
Launch day: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, and the 5G model are here
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 Plus, and Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G are finally here. The new phones offer a beautiful design, top-tier specs under the hood, and S Pen stylus functionality. If you want one for yourself, here's are all the deals and where you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.
MediaTek and Huawei’s partnership may mean cheap 5G phones in early 2020
MediaTek and Huawei’s partnership may mean cheap 5G phones in early 2020
Huawei has reportedly made a deal with MediaTek to use its new 5G SoC in a low-cost 5G smartphone expected to launch in early 2020. MediaTek's chip is an integrated solution made for Sub-6 5G networks that launched in May. The partnership may mean one of the first affordable 5G phones will come from Huawei.
FCC rules that current 5G safety standards are just fine, thank you very much
FCC rules that current 5G safety standards are just fine, thank you very much
The FCC has concluded that 5G poses no harm to human health as part of an investigation into current levels of radiofrequency exposure. This comment comes amid ongoing speculation that the fledgling networks of the next generation of mobile network could potentially be harmful en masse.
The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is the first phone to support T-Mobile’s 600MHz spectrum
The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is the first phone to support T-Mobile’s 600MHz spectrum
Samsung has finally unveiled the new Galaxy Note 10, along with the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. The new device is exclusive to Verizon at launch, but will eventually be available on other carriers, including, for example, T-Mobile, where it will be the first device to support T-Mobile's 600MHz 5G spectrum.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Global Goals app encourages worldwide awareness
Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Global Goals app encourages worldwide awareness
Samsung wants to encourage its customers to be more globally aware. The company has partnered with the United Nations on a new Global Goals app, which outlines the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and gives users tips on how to make small steps to move toward those goals.
Sprint and OnePlus are bringing a 5G phone to the U.S. soon
Sprint and OnePlus are bringing a 5G phone to the U.S. soon
Sprint and OnePlus are working together to bring a 5G smartphone to the U.S. It will be the fourth 5G product available on the carrier. OnePlus already has a 5G phone in other parts of the world. It's unclear if this upcoming phone is the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, or something new.
Locked 5G phones are one big reason to wait before you upgrade from 4G LTE
Locked 5G phones are one big reason to wait before you upgrade from 4G LTE
5G is here, and phone manufacturers and carrier partners are rushing to get the first 5G-capable phones to the market. But like many other things, being first isn’t always the best. Here’s why should wait to buy your first 5G phone, and why current phones are locked down to one carrier.
Apple may launch a 5G MacBook in late 2020, but we’re skeptical
Apple may launch a 5G MacBook in late 2020, but we’re skeptical
A new report from DigiTimes via 9to5Mac claims that Apple will launch a 5G MacBook in late 2020, but there are some reasons to be skeptical. There’s no doubt a 5G MacBook is in Apple’s future plans, but 2020 seems early. Here’s why we reckon that date is wide of the mark.
Half of Americans will have 5G by 2020, Verizon CEO claims
Half of Americans will have 5G by 2020, Verizon CEO claims
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg told CNBC that half of Americans would have access to 5G technology by next year. He also said that half of Americans would own a 5G compatible phone by 2024. He added that 4G was a much slower process than 5G is proving to be. Verizon recently rolled out 5G in four more cities.
Note 10 Plus leaks show 5G, amazing carrier deals, and more specs details
Note 10 Plus leaks show 5G, amazing carrier deals, and more specs details
There's just over a week to go until we expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 range revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked on August 7, and some new leaks have claimed that we'll be seeing a 5G-enabled version of the Note 10 Plus, some fun new features, and some incredible carrier deals to boot.
All three new 2020 iPhones rumored to offer 5G connectivity
All three new 2020 iPhones rumored to offer 5G connectivity
Apple is rumored to be launching three new iPhones in 2020, and now supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities says that all three of those new smartphones will come with 5G connectivity. This conflicts with a previous report that suggested the phones would come out as late as 2025.
Exclusive: How the Monaco Grand Prix inspired the country to win the 5G race
Exclusive: How the Monaco Grand Prix inspired the country to win the 5G race
The world’s most prestigious motor race, the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, was instrumental in introducing the world’s most exciting mobile network technology -- 5G -- in Monaco, seeing it become the world’s first fully 5G connected country. Digital Trends spoke to Monaco Telecom's CEO about the project.
Apple wants to have its own 5G modem ready by 2021, report says
Apple wants to have its own 5G modem ready by 2021, report says
Apple only just purchased Intel's 5G modem business, but it looks like the company already has a target date in mind to launch its own 5G modem. According to a new report, Apple wants to have its own 5G modems ready by 2021 -- even if those modems don't end up in flagship iPhone models.
5G in the United Kingdom: Here’s everything you need to know
5G in the United Kingdom: Here’s everything you need to know
5G will launch on all major networks in the U.K. during 2019, but which one will be first, how much will the plans cost, and which phones will be available to take advantage of the new high-speed data network? Here's all the details from Vodafone, EE, O2, and Three UK to help you get on board with the right carrier.
About a third of U.S. households lack broadband internet. 5G may change that
About a third of U.S. households lack broadband internet. 5G may change that
A new report from The NPD Group says that almost a third of U.S. households do not have access to broadband internet, and that many of these households are in rural communities. Broadband is considered to be a minimum of 25Mbps or greater. However, 5G could help bring broadband to underserved communities.
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G hands-on review
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G hands-on review
The Mate 20 X 5G is Huawei’s first mainstream 5G endeavour, and it hasn’t been subtle, as this is a super-sized, super-fast phone that is more tablet than phablet. However, the great design means it’s never ungainly, and the 5G speeds it can achieve are what we want from the next generation mobile network.
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G set to launch in the U.K. on July 26
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G set to launch in the U.K. on July 26
Huawei will launch the Mate 20 X 5G in the U.K. on July 26. The phone will arrive on the Three network, Sky Mobile, and be sold through the Carphone Warehouse retail stores. It had been expected the phone would be part of Vodafone and EE's 5G launch, but the phone's release was put on hold.
Huawei’s blacklisted status contributes to more 5G decision delays in the U.K.
Huawei’s blacklisted status contributes to more 5G decision delays in the U.K.
The decision over which companies will be involved in creating the U.K.’s burgeoning 5G network has been delayed again, and Huawei's presence on the U.S. Entity List is partly to blame. The government has said it is in the process of a complete network supply chain review, with an emphasis on security.
Samsung’s latest RAM chips can move data superfast on your next-gen smartphone
Samsung’s latest RAM chips can move data superfast on your next-gen smartphone
Samsung just announced its fastest RAM chips yet, boasting 44 GB/s transfer speeds with LPDDR5 technology on a 10-nm process. These 12-gigabyte monsters are meant to take 5G and A.I. to the next level on your next-gen phone, with 30% better efficiency and 1.3 times faster speeds than current high-end phones
People are buying 5G phones when they don’t even have 5G
People are buying 5G phones when they don’t even have 5G
When it comes to highly-touted tech like 5G and the myriad of improvements it may offer our lives, we want the future here now, and not a minute later. Smartphone sales tell the same story, with three out of five cities selling the most 5G units without yet supporting the service.
Drift car champ uses Samsung phone and Vodafone’s 5G to do what he does best
Drift car champ uses Samsung phone and Vodafone’s 5G to do what he does best
How do you demonstrate 5G’s low-latency signal in an exciting way? When you’re Samsung, you put a drift racing champion behind the wheel of a remote-controlled car where his only view is taken from the cameras on multiple Galaxy S10 5G phones. After that, you take it to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Will 5G fix America’s rural broadband woes? We asked the experts
Will 5G fix America’s rural broadband woes? We asked the experts
Rural Americans are by far the most under-served population when it comes to broadband access. 3 in 10 Americans in these areas don't have access. Is 5G really the answer, or do we need to look elsewhere? We asked several experts to set the record straight on rural 5G.
Glastonbury festivalgoers use enough mobile data to take 51 billion selfies
Glastonbury festivalgoers use enough mobile data to take 51 billion selfies
The amount of mobile data used at the Glastonbury music festival was equivalent to that needed to post 51.5 billion pictures to Instagram. That, is a lot of sweaty selfies.The statistic comes from the CEO of U.K. network EE, who tweeted that EE dealt with a total of 103.6 terabytes of data for the event.
LG V50 ThinQ 5G review
LG V50 ThinQ 5G review
If a phone supports 5G, that doesn’t mean you should buy it. The first wave of 5G phones are here, including the LG V50 ThinQ; it’s a strong phone in almost every area, but it’s too overpriced for the features it offers. Battery life is also a concern on 4G LTE. Here’s our review.
5G mobile phones: Expensive, exciting, and on the rise
5G mobile phones: Expensive, exciting, and on the rise
As 5G tech continues to roll out in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, it promises performance improvements designed to take the smartphone and Internet of Things experience to the next level. For now, consumers appear to be waiting for better geographical and product availability before spending their cash.
T-Mobile’s 5G network is blazing NYC’s lower east side. Here are our test results
T-Mobile’s 5G network is blazing NYC’s lower east side. Here are our test results
T-Mobile’s 5G is finally live in the U.S., specifically in select areas of six major cities. While the only device you can use to access it costs $1,300, it won’t cost you anything more than the carrier’s existing unlimited plan. We took the Galaxy S10 5G out for a spin in New York City to test T-Mobile’s 5G download speeds.
LG’s V50 ThinQ is a different take on the folding phone, and it supports 5G
LG’s V50 ThinQ is a different take on the folding phone, and it supports 5G
LG has a habit of releasing too many similar phones. Following on the heels of the V40 ThinQ, which arrived last October, the company has now unveiled the LG V50 ThinQ. The marquee difference is that the new phone supports 5G networks, and an accessory turns the V50 into a foldable phone.
The 5G 2020 iPhone: Here’s everything we know
The 5G 2020 iPhone: Here’s everything we know
We're still many months away from the launch of a 2019 iPhone, so do we know anything at all about the 2020 iPhone? Surprisingly, the answer is yes, and the rumors are picking up the pace. Specifics aren't available, but we're learning about the camera, connectivity, screen, and design already.
Speed is everything: Using 5G in the U.K. on the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G
Speed is everything: Using 5G in the U.K. on the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G
You can buy a 5G phone and connect to 5G in the U.K. now, but what's it like when you do? Armed with a OnePlus 7 Pro 5G on the EE network, we've been walking the streets of London to find out. It's only the first week of the launch, and coverage is still spotty, but don't let that put you off.
How talk of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 has displaced higher core counts and clock speeds
How talk of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 has displaced higher core counts and clock speeds
At Computex this year, there was no shortage of big processor announcements from the likes of AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. But amidst the usual talk of improved clock speeds and higher core counts was a surprising emphasis on connectivity as a form of performance. Are they at odds or are they two sides of the same coin?
We tested Sprint’s 5G. It might not be worth an upgrade yet
We tested Sprint’s 5G. It might not be worth an upgrade yet
Sprint has launched its 5G network, and its CEO is calling it the largest initial coverage footprint in the country. We flew down to Dallas to test it out using LG’s V50 ThinQ and HTC’s 5G Hub, both of which will be available May 31. The initial rollout includes Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Kansas City.
Ignore the scaremongers. 5G won’t interfere with weather satellites. Here’s why
Ignore the scaremongers. 5G won’t interfere with weather satellites. Here’s why
There are fears that 5G's use of mmWave -- the spectrum required for higher bandwidth -- will interfere with weather satellites, setting back weather forecasting by decades. But given no one has yet figured out how to make it work at scale, do we really have anything to fear?