LG OLED prototype as thin as wallpaper

How would you like a TV so thin you can peel it off like wallpaper? LG’s latest TV concept with 

organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology shows us the possibility. The 55-inch OLED 

display is a mere 0.97mm thick and weighs 1.9kg. It can be stuck on a wall using a magnetic 

mat that you can peel off like wallpaper. Of course, it probably got to this size because the 

circuitry needed to make a TV work isn’t integrated yet. Also keeping the weight and thickness 

down is OLED technology because without the need for backlights, it can make TVs even 

lighter. 

 

However, OLED is pretty tricky to produce, thus resulting in exorbitant prices. But it would 

seem LG doesn’t want to give up on the technology just yet. 

 

Source: ​The Verge 

MSI denies Lenovo buyout

Rumours have been swirling for a while that Lenovo plans to buy MSI. But now MSI is out to set the record straight. MSI President Andy Tung said they aren't in talks with Lenovo to sell their gaming notebook business. Lenovo won't comment on the story but MSI seems to be taking it quite seriously. They want to find the source and even sue them.

Source: PC World

Microsoft plans to take the lead with Windows 10 mobile updates

Microsoft wants to take Apple’s approach with updating Windows 10 for all devices with them pushing the updates instead of the carriers. The company intends to have a “continuous update process” for all devices running Windows 10, including the phones. They plan on giving carriers early access to upgrade builds before deployment but final delivery of updates will come from them and not the telcos. We’re not quite sure how they’ll pull this off but we just have to wait a bit more to find out.

Source: Lifehacker

Starbucks and Spotify tie up for a massive multi-year collaboration

Spotify is set to invade Starbucks cafes in big way. The two big companies have inked a multi-year deal. Spotify and its premium service will be playing a key role in the in-store music experience at Starbucks and help customers earn free drinks. The 7,000 Starbucks locations in the United States will be link to Spotify’s 60 million users to develop a “first-of-its-kind music ecosystem.” Starbucks employees a.k.a. partners will gain complimentary access to Spotify Premium and will be able to influence the in-store playlists. And customers will be able to access these playlists through a dedicated Starbucks section in the app.

This partnership is also the first time Starbucks is opening its loyalty program to a third-party company. According to the announcement, Spotify Premium subscribers will earn “Stars as Currency” but there aren’t any specifics how they’ll be able to earn those and how long they have to be subscribers to get Starbucks freebies. The partnership will be rolled out in phases starting this fall in the US and it’ll be expanding to Canada and the United Kingdom.

Source: The Verge