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The Samsung Galaxy A80 takes selfies in a way that’s totally insane, but completely inspired

Apr10
by on April 10, 2019 at 5:51 pm
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At an event in Bangkok, Samsung today announced a swathe of new phones for its mid-range ‘A’ line. These middle-of-the-road phones are decidedly conservative in nature. They seldom break ground, instead choosing to offer respectable specifications without breaking the bank. I said “seldom,” because the Samsung Galaxy A80 bucks that trend in the most spectacular way possible, and it’s all thanks to the phone’s impressive rotating camera mechanism. This allows users to take selfies using their phone’s array of rear-facing cameras, while also enjoying a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display that’s completely notch-free. Here’s how it works. A bit like…

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The Samsung Galaxy A80 takes selfies in a way that’s totally insane, but completely inspired

Apr10
by on April 10, 2019 at 5:51 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


At an event in Bangkok, Samsung today announced a swathe of new phones for its mid-range ‘A’ line. These middle-of-the-road phones are decidedly conservative in nature. They seldom break ground, instead choosing to offer respectable specifications without breaking the bank. I said “seldom,” because the Samsung Galaxy A80 bucks that trend in the most spectacular way possible, and it’s all thanks to the phone’s impressive rotating camera mechanism. This allows users to take selfies using their phone’s array of rear-facing cameras, while also enjoying a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display that’s completely notch-free. Here’s how it works. A bit like…

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No country for old devs: How to solve tech’s ageism problem

Apr10
by on April 10, 2019 at 4:50 pm
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When it comes to job hunting, a common concern is not having enough experience. In tech, the fear riddling job seekers and holders alike is the opposite. They worry they have too much experience. Experience comes with age, and age is proving an issue in tech careers. As many as 68 percent of baby boomers don’t apply for tech jobs for fear of being “too old.” Meanwhile, a 2018 study found that three-quarters of professional developers are younger than 35. Ageism is the elephant in the tech room. As programmers progress, their years of experience increasingly become a poisoned chalice. If the statistics are…

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No country for old devs: How to solve tech’s ageism problem

Apr10
by on April 10, 2019 at 4:50 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, syndication


When it comes to job hunting, a common concern is not having enough experience. In tech, the fear riddling job seekers and holders alike is the opposite. They worry they have too much experience. Experience comes with age, and age is proving an issue in tech careers. As many as 68 percent of baby boomers don’t apply for tech jobs for fear of being “too old.” Meanwhile, a 2018 study found that three-quarters of professional developers are younger than 35. Ageism is the elephant in the tech room. As programmers progress, their years of experience increasingly become a poisoned chalice. If the statistics are…

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No country for old devs: How to solve tech’s ageism problem

Apr10
by on April 10, 2019 at 4:50 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, syndication


When it comes to job hunting, a common concern is not having enough experience. In tech, the fear riddling job seekers and holders alike is the opposite. They worry they have too much experience. Experience comes with age, and age is proving an issue in tech careers. As many as 68 percent of baby boomers don’t apply for tech jobs for fear of being “too old.” Meanwhile, a 2018 study found that three-quarters of professional developers are younger than 35. Ageism is the elephant in the tech room. As programmers progress, their years of experience increasingly become a poisoned chalice. If the statistics are…

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