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Samsung Debuts Galaxy XR Headset with AI-Powered Features and Multi-Screen Productivity

Samsung has officially launched its first extended reality headset, the Galaxy XR, with availability limited to the United States and South Korea. The device offers advanced AI features, including visual search and high-quality passthrough, alongside multi-screen productivity tools and a growing app ecosystem.

Samsung Enters Extended Reality Market

Samsung has reportedly launched its inaugural extended reality headset, the Galaxy XR, marking the company’s official entry into the competitive XR space. According to reports, the device became available this week in the United States and South Korea, though information about global expansion remains undisclosed. The launch positions Samsung against established players in the emerging extended reality market, which blends virtual and augmented reality experiences.

by Chloe DannerOctober 23, 2025

Innovation Science Technology

Molecular Weaving Breakthrough Enables Energy-Efficient Heavy Water Production

Revolutionary Fabric Technology Transforms Isotope Separation In a significant advancement for industrial separation processes, researchers have developed a porous molecularly…

by Ava WinslowOctober 23, 2025

Business Hardware Technology

PlayStation 5 Outpaces PS3 in US Market Despite Supply Challenges and Price Increases

US Sales Milestone: PS5 Surpasses PS3 Despite Market Challenges The PlayStation 5 has achieved a significant milestone in the United…

by Ava WinslowOctober 23, 2025

Business Hardware Technology

Lenovo IdeaPad Bundle Offers Laptop Plus Office 365 at Unprecedented Value

Sources indicate Lenovo is offering a fully functional IdeaPad 1i laptop with a year of Microsoft 365 subscription at a price that makes the hardware nearly free. The $279 bundle represents what analysts suggest is record-low pricing for a legitimate Windows 11 laptop with genuine Office software.

Unprecedented Laptop and Software Bundle

Technology consumers are reportedly seeing an unprecedented value proposition as Lenovo offers its IdeaPad 1i laptop bundled with Microsoft 365 at a price that makes the hardware essentially free, according to recent market analysis. The package, priced at $279 instead of the typical $399, includes both the laptop and a one-year Microsoft 365 “Home and Business” subscription that normally costs $99 when purchased separately.

by Emma LangfordOctober 23, 2025

Business Startups Technology

Federal Quantum Investment Strategy Sparks Market Rally in Computing Sector

Government Considers Equity Positions in Quantum Technology Companies The quantum computing sector experienced significant market momentum this week following reports…

by Emma LangfordOctober 23, 2025

Business Innovation Technology

Major Data Center Project Approved in Minnesota’s Hermantown Following Council Vote

A Fortune 50 company has secured approval for a four-building data center campus in Hermantown, Minnesota. The $650 million project, developed through Harmony Group LLC, could break ground in 2027 and transform the region’s technology infrastructure.

Unanimous Council Approval for Major Development

The Hermantown City Council has unanimously approved rezoning for a significant data center campus, according to reports from local media. Sources indicate the 4-0 vote this week clears the way for what could become one of Minnesota’s largest technology infrastructure projects outside the Twin Cities metro area.

by Ava WinslowOctober 23, 2025

AI Energy Technology

How Battery Recycling Meets AI’s Power Demands: Redwood’s $6B Bet on US Energy Independence

From EV Batteries to AI Power Grids Redwood Materials, the battery recycling pioneer founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has…

by Chloe DannerOctober 23, 2025

Innovation Software Technology

Pixel Camera App Crashes on De-Googled Android Over Font Dependency

The latest Pixel Camera update is crashing on de-Googled Android systems due to a new dependency on Google Play Services for a specific font. Analysts suggest the issue stems from the app’s call for Google Sans Flex, which is only available through Play Services. Users can temporarily fix the problem by rolling back to an earlier version of the app.

Pixel Camera App Fails on De-Googled Systems

The Pixel Camera app’s latest update is causing crashes on de-Googled Android operating systems, such as GrapheneOS, according to reports. Sources indicate that version 10.x of the app now requires Google Play Services to function, a change that has left users without these services unable to use the camera. The report states that without Play Services, the app either crashes or fails to start entirely.

by Ava WinslowOctober 23, 2025