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Samsung to try a new design with Galaxy S24

20 Aug 2023

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We have been learning a lot about Samsung's next flagship phone trio in the past month, even though there are still 5-6 months until the tech giant reveals the Galaxy S24 series. One of the most recent leaks had to the with the S24 Ultra's rumored titanium frame, which some how won't affect the phone's weight. Samsung has generally stuck to the same design when it comes to its flagship phone lineup, with a form reminiscent of a smooth pebble with curved edges. According to Ice Universe, however, that is about to change with the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus, as both phones' frames are said to have flat sides.Unlike Apple's iPhone, which has already changed from flat to curved to flat again, a flat frame would be a first for Samsung. Of course, the difference here is that the current iPhones have flat sides all around.

But wait, if the regular Galaxy S24 models are getting flat sides, isn't the Galaxy S24 Ultra getting them too? The leaker doesn't mention anything that hints at the future Ultra undergoing such a change, so we expect it to keep the same design as its predecessor, at leas for now.

The most logical explanation for the S24 Ultra keeping the same frame design could be its curved display which would be difficult to keep if the sides became flat. The other two S24 models, on the other hand, have flat displays that allow for such a shift in their design.

Is going flat the right choice for the Galaxy S24?

History has shown us that the way a phone looks and feels is a completely subjective matter. Some dislike flat frames saying they feel uncomfortable in the hand, and others say they are better because it is easier to get a firm grip on the phone. There are also some arguments stating that it is easier to space out all of the components inside the device when it has a boxier shape.

Practical reasons aside, Samsung might be doing this simply to bring a fresh new look to its flagships. After all, the Galaxy S series has remained generally the same for years now, so it might do it some good to break away and try something new, especially now that upgrades have become somewhat incremental

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Bomb Threat Causes Mass Evacuation at DEF CON Hacking Convention

15 Aug 2023

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Details: Created: Tuesday, 15 August 2023 14:17; Hits: 455

A bomb threat against Caesars Forum, the main venue for this week's DEF CON hacking convention, led to the halls being cleared on Saturday evening and the building searched by fire crews and police officers. The Register reports:The timing was very bad, coming in the evening of the main party night for the event. The conference Goons, the red-shirted volunteers who serve as guides and organizers, were praised by attendees for managing the evacuation with aplomb, but when it became clear that the search for the suspect device was going to be hard to find, the DEC CON team cancelled the evening's festivities at Caesars, to the disappointment of thousands.

"Last night we were asked to evacuate the building due to a report of a suspicious package. Local police and fire departments conducted a thorough investigation and ultimately determined that the package was safe," the organizers said. "They also conducted additional sweeps of the building as a precaution before allowing our team to return and prepare for today's con. We are working quickly to keep the original schedule on track, but please check here for additional updates before arriving at DEF CON." The event kicked off on August 10 and wrapped up by August 13.

Presumably the hoax caller thought of themselves as a merry prankster, rather than the selfish idiot who ruined everyone's night - particularly the timing for those in the Track Four hall who were enjoying 2001: A Space Odyssey and who were forced to miss the crucial last 10 minutes of the movie. While tricks and pranks are something of a tradition, they only get respect if they are clever and intricate, not some fool showing they could use a telephone. It's not like security at the show wasn't heavy enough. The event was patrolled regularly by security guards in body armor with handguns, tasers, the occasional police dog, and a host of other equipment that was a bit of an overkill for a bunch of peaceable hackers. Dubbed by some as "Gravy SEALs," by the end of the show they were visibly warming up, and this hack saw several of them accepting stickers from attendees.

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