Looking for something on the more affordable side? Then you’ll want to consider the new Barracuda X. Though it looks the same as the 2021 model, it comes with Hybrid ANC, more than double the battery life, and 7.1 virtual surround sound. A clear step up from the older version. What’s more is Razer added these improvements without increasing the weight or the price. The new Barracuda X will still weigh 250g and come at a price point of $99....

As of this writing, the Galaxy A32 5G is receiving the Android 13 update in Europe, Latin America, and South Korea. The new firmware version for the phone in the former two regions is A326BXXU4CVK5, while that in Samsung’s homeland is A326KKSU3CVK5. The handset was also launched in the US and is available in carrier-locked and unlocked variants. Samsung should update the US versions of the Galaxy A32 5G to Android 13 over the next few days....

The company has recreated Samsung 837, its flagship experience center in New York City, within virtual reality platform Decentraland for metaverse fans to tune in to the big launch event tomorrow in a whole new way. The virtual space, which is called Samsung 837X for obvious reasons, is a fully immersive experience that will offer viewers quests and NFT prizes alongside the live event. To enter, users will have to visit the Decentaland platform and sign in....

The revelation comes from The Korea Herald (via) which adds that South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who is currently in the U.S., has a meeting with Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer. The report mentions that Samsung Biologics, a biotechnology company under the Samsung Group will take the lead in the company’s vaccine R&D program. This comes after the U.S. and South Korea reached an agreement for joint vaccine development in May 2021....

Design and build quality Design and build quality Looking at the Galaxy A53 5G, you’d think that the build quality is subpar due to the plastic design. However, once you pick it up, you’ll think again. This is a solidly-built phone, from the frame to the back cover. It’s an unapologetically hefty phone that feels like it can take a tumble or two. As for the design, it has the design intrinsic to Samsung’s budget phones....