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National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Experian Assistant Wins 2025 Globee Award for Technology
Article content COSTA MESA, Calif. — Experian, a leading global data and technology company, today announced that Experian Assistant, an agentic AI-powered solution that greatly accelerates the data-modeling lifecycle, won the 2025 Globee ® Award for Technology, which recognizes 'individuals, products, and organizations that are advancing the tech landscape, solving real-world problems, and shaping the future.' Experian Assistant was honored in the Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Solutions category. Article content Article content Experian Assistant enables financial institutions to perform data exploration, build and deploy models, monitor their performance, and increase speed to market to launch new offerings. Integrated with Experian Ascend Platform ™, the solution greatly accelerates the modeling lifecycle, slashing model-development times from months to days and — in some cases — hours. Article content 'Experian is transforming the way financial institutions innovate and is empowering them to move from data insights to deployment faster than ever,' said Scott Brown, Group President Financial Services, Experian North America. 'Experian Assistant acts like an always-available analytics and modeling expert by providing real-time answers and coding assistance, offering model transparency, and dramatically accelerating model development. We are honored to receive the Globee Award for Technology in recognition of this transformative product.' Article content Leading financial institutions around the world depend on Experian's Ascend Platform to power advanced data analytics and credit decisioning. In fact, a recent independent study by Forrester found that the platform helps global banks and lenders improve credit and fraud decisions, and offers them a 183% return on investment (ROI), paying for itself within 12 months. Complementing the platform, Experian Assistant delivers deeper insights into credit data and guides organizations through implementing analytics best practices. By expanding their data capabilities and harnessing advanced agentic AI, Experian Assistant empowers these institutions to score a wider range of consumers more effectively. Article content This year's 20th Annual 2025 Globee Awards for Technology received nearly 2,000 nominations from all over the world. The awards are 100% merit-based, and winners are selected solely based on the average scores provided by independent judges. For more information on the 2025 Globee Awards for Technology, visit: Article content About Experian Article content Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money. Article content We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments. Article content We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and innovate. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Galaxy Z Fold 7's display survives 500,000 folds, a massive leap over Fold 6 durability
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 display can withstand 500,000 folds, double that of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. That means the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can endure over 10 years of daily use, assuming about 100 folds a day. The fold rating for the Fold 7's display comes from a test conducted by Bureau Veritas, a global testing and certification company Samsung Display has finally revealed what we've wanted to know for many days — how many folds can the Galaxy Z Fold 7 withstand? Well, it turns out not only is the Fold 7 one of the thinnest foldable phones on the market, but it is also shaping up to be one of the most durable when it comes to folding and unfolding capacity. According to Samsung Display, the foldable OLED panel used in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can withstand a whopping 500,000 folds, more than double the durability rating of its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The fold rating comes from a test conducted by Bureau Veritas, a global testing and certification company, which confirmed that the panel remained fully functional even after 500,000 folding cycles under controlled conditions. Specifically, the panel was folded and unfolded over 13 days at a steady temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). That means, in theory, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should be able to endure over 10 years of daily use with 100 folds a day, or over six years for power users folding and unfolding their device more than 200 times per day. In comparison, last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 was rated for 200,000 folds, which is pretty much the industry standard for foldable phones. Samsung Display says it has now raised its internal benchmark to 500,000, reflecting a significant leap in the durability of foldable screens. Samsung Display Samsung Display engineers took inspiration from bulletproof glass while creating the display for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Bulletproof glass relies on multiple layers of glass and plastic films to absorb and disperse the energy from high-velocity impacts. Similarly, Samsung says it has applied a multi-layer shock-resistant structure to the new foldable OLED panel. Key upgrades in the panel include: A 50% thicker outer Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) layer to better absorb external pressure. A newly formulated high-elastic adhesive that binds the OLED layers and offers four times the recovery performance compared to previous materials. A flattening structure that spreads shock evenly across the display. A high-strength titanium plate backing the display. These changes not only make the Galaxy Z Fold 7's display more durable but also contribute to its slimmer and lighter design. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Thinnest, lightest Z Fold to date • More durable design • 200MP primary camera • Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy MSRP: $1,999.99 Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers an 8-inch OLED screen, a 200MP camera, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and a 4,400mAh battery. The Galaxy AI experience is baked in, offering tools across the camera, Circle to Search, and much more. Best of all, Samsung continues to evolve their fold folding hinge assembly, promising reduced visibility of the crease. See price at Amazon See price at Samsung See price at Amazon Save $420.00 Limited Time Deal! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Android Authority
Samsung explains how it made the Galaxy Z Fold 7 so thin
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has shared more insights into how it made the Galaxy Z Fold 7 its thinnest book-style foldable to date. Redesigning the hinge, display, and camera system allowed for the phone's ultra-slim profile. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung's thinnest book-style foldable to date, measuring 8.9mm thick when folded and 4.2mm when unfolded. The device has ushered in an era where Samsung's foldables compete more directly with foldables from competitors like HONOR and OPPO. But how did Samsung make its leap towards thinner foldables? In a post on Samsung Newsroom, the company shared more insights into how it achieved the feat: a combination of a thinner hinge, a slimmer display, and a new camera actuator. The changes helped Samsung cut down the thickness of the Fold 7 by almost 50% compared to the original Galaxy Fold! Samsung explains that the Fold 7 includes a hinge that is 27% thinner and 43% lighter than the one featured on the Fold 6. It achieved this by using thinner critical rotating and supporting elements. The smartphone also has a wingplate that opens wider, allowing for a flatter screen with a less visible crease when unfolded. Despite its reduced size, Samsung told Android Authority that the new hinge improves durability over 'thousands of folds.' For reference, the Fold 6 was rated for over 200,000 open/close cycles. You may have come across a few reports of Galaxy Z Fold 7 demo units not opening fully flat, but this doesn't appear to be a widespread issue. None of our review units have shown this problem, and other reviewers who've spent time with the device haven't encountered it either. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority In terms of the display, Samsung says it reduced the Fold 7 screen's thickness by reoptimizing the panel structure and using new materials. It also redesigned the panel layer to help create a thinner profile. While the company hasn't mentioned this in its latest post, it previously revealed that the thinner profile of the Fold 7 was also achieved by removing the digitizer layer from the display, which is why the Fold 7 no longer supports the S Pen. Another significant change in the Fold 7 is its newly designed 200MP wide-angle rear camera. Samsung says this was made possible by a new thin actuator, a component that physically moves the lens, and a complete structural redesign. These changes allowed Samsung to create one of the thinnest foldables on the market. This also means that companies making foldable smartphones are now competing in fractions of millimeters when it comes to the thickness of their devices. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
Pixel Watch 4 might bulk up its fitness features to help you get ripped
TL;DR A new leak suggests the Pixel Watch 4 will add a dedicated strength training experience. Users may get custom interval workouts, real-time guidance, and advanced post-workout metrics. The report also mentions improved run tracking, swim and cycling features, and dual-band GPS. If you're the kind of person who hits the gym more than the track, the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 4 may finally have something tailored specifically to your needs. According to a new report from Android Headlines, the Pixel Watch 4 will introduce an all-new strength training experience, complete with a Workout Builder for creating custom interval workouts with warm-ups and cool-downs. The watch will reportedly provide real-time guidance during these workouts and offer detailed post-session insights on your form. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority This could mark a significant upgrade for gym-goers who've found Google's smartwatch fitness tools a bit too cardio-focused in the past. Google already tracks a wide range of activities, but strength training has been chiefly lumped under general workout categories until now. The report also claims the Pixel Watch 4 will offer new AI-powered run recommendations for Fitbit Premium subscribers, along with advanced metrics like cadence, stride length, ground contact, and vertical oscillation. Other improvements are also mentioned, including enhanced swim tracking, better cycling support, and more accurate activity recognition. Android Headlines doesn't cite a source for the information, but it aligns with Google's broader fitness ambitions. Google is expected to officially unveil the Pixel Watch 4 at its Made by Google event on August 20, alongside the Pixel 10 series. We learned earlier today that that's a good chance pricing will remain unchanged from last year. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
Samsung Fold 7 and Flip 7 replacement screen pricing makes a strong case for getting Care Plus
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 screen replacements will reportedly cost as much as $885 for the inner panel. While the Flip 7's inner screen is much more affordable, even that will run nearly $400. Despite not even folding, the Fold 7's exterior screen could cost a staggering $610 to repace. Smartphones today are at their most expensive, and while you can find plenty of very affordable options out there when it comes to traditional handsets, it's the foldables space that really drives prices into the stratosphere. When you're dropping nearly $2K on a new phone (if not even more) you need to think very carefully about how you're going to make that investment last, and while choosing a good case can go a long way there, it's probably worth taking a moment to decide how you want to approach repairs, should that awful day eventually come. Broadly speaking, you've got two main options for dealing with phone damage. A regular warranty isn't going to protect you from accidents, so many users choose to cover their phone with some kind of phone insurance that explicitly pays for repairs even due to accidental damage. That's sold both as plans from third parties, as well as offered from some manufacturers as an add-on. If you don't want to go the insurance route, you're deciding that if and when an accident happens, you'll pony up the cash to pay for those repairs out of pocket. There's no wrong choice, and a lot of factors are going to weigh on your ultimate decision. Obviously, price is a major one there, both in terms of insurance plans and replacement parts, and we can only make an informed decision when we know what to expect. Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are probably the two hottest new foldables on the market, and today we finally get a little insight into just what it's going to cost to repair these models — and specifically, their screens. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The folks over at SamMobile have gotten ahold of a pricing list for replacement components, and — well, we don't know what your expectations were, but if they were high, you were in the right ballpark. Let's start with the big guy. Based on information from a European supplier, the Fold 7's internal screen costs €761 (~$885). That's over twice what the Flip 7's €342 (~$398) folding screen costs to replace. And keep in mind — these are hardware costs only, and don't factor in the labor of actually installing them. Surely the non-folding screens here must be priced a bit more reasonably, right? Hahaha, no. Maybe the Flip 7's €207 (~$240) FlexWindow won't break the bank, but the Fold 7's exterior panel lists for €525 (~$610), or as much as a good phone itself. Samsung's pre-order pages for the Fold 7 and Flip 7 confirm that the former is a Care Plus Tier 4 device, and the latter Tier 3. That means that if you want Samsung's own coverage, it will run you $13 a month (or $259 for two years) for the Fold 7, and $10 a month (or $169 for two years) for the Flip 7. And then on top of that, you're paying $29 per replacement. There's also a higher Care Plus level that doesn't have a per-incident fee and also covers loss or theft, but costs even more. Either way, it's a gamble. The important thing is that the choice is yours. If you do decide to go with Care Plus, you're able to select it at the time you purchase your phone from Samsung, or sign up within 60 days after the fact. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
