Samsung tipped to be using own camera module for S6

It looks like Samsung will be parting ways with Sony for its smartphone module, if rumours are to be believed that is. Samsung is reportedly going to use its own module for the 20-megapixel rear camera of its upcoming Galaxy S6 flagship. It will have optical image stabilization as well. We wouldn’t know though if it has the same image quality as the Sony modules, and if the rumour is true. We just have to wait a bit until Mobile World Congress to find out the truth.

Source: Ubergizmo

CES 2015: Samsung introduces new UHD TV, Milk VR service, and audio products

Samsung seems to be concentrating more on personal and home entertainment at this year’s CES. They introduced the first Tizen-powered SUHD TV, new Milk VR service, and new speakers and soundbars.

They unveiled the 88-inch JS9500 TV that is powered by their own eco-friendly nano-crystal display technology and SUHD re-mastering engine. The engine is designed to provide improved picture quality and detail, promising greater contrast while minimizing power consumption. Samsung has even teamed up with 20^th Century Fox to release are-mastered version of the film Exodus

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Samsung to offer PlayStation Now on 2015 Smart TVs

Samsung and Sony don’t usually play nice. Unless, it’ll benefit both of them. At the upcoming CES 2015, we will be seeing Samsung’s new range of Smart TVs to have support for PlayStation Now. It was announced before Christmas but the actual products will be on showcase at the tech show.

PlayStation Now on Samsung should work like an app as well that connect’s to Sony’s Gakai-powered games service. North American consumers are expected to be part of the rollout of these new TVs this year.

Source: Kotaku

CES 2015: Samsung to unveil 360-degree pill speaker

CES 2015 is upon us and so tech companies have taken it upon themselves to give sneak peeks before the big consumer tech show. Samsung has unveiled new pill-shaped speakers that will be officially launched in Las Vegas in a few days. It is designed to project sound in a 360-degree radius with the use of Samsung’s Ring Radiator technology.

There will be a larger model (WA7500) that is more a stand type and a lantern-style WA6500 that’ll come with a built-in battery for portability. Both speakers are wireless and use Bluetooth technology.

Source: Cult of Android