Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 02/11 - The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event
Feb 11, 2020
Unveiling the highlights from Samsung's latest Unpacked event, featuring the sleek Galaxy S20 lineup and the innovative foldable Galaxy Z Flip. Dive into the implications of T-Mobile and Sprint's merger as a judge signs off, boosting their stock prospects. Explore the fallout of Brandless's shutdown as SoftBank faces challenges, while SiriusXM invests in SoundCloud to tap into digital audio. Finally, discover the intriguing history of how the CIA secretly owned an encryption firm, influencing global events from the Iranian hostage crisis to the Falklands War.
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Galaxy S20 Lineup
- Samsung's flagship Galaxy S20 lineup includes the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, all with 5G.
- The S20 Ultra boasts the highest-end camera system and largest screen at 6.9 inches.
Galaxy Z Flip Details
- The Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung's foldable phone, has a glass screen and folds to wallet size.
- Priced at $1,380, it's available on February 14th but lacks 5G capability.
T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Approved
- A U.S. judge approved the $26 billion T-Mobile-Sprint merger, overruling state attorneys general.
- The judge deemed Sprint unsustainable without the merger and Dish Network a viable competitor.