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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
CTV National News: Man caught tearing down store's Pride flags in P.E.I.
Watch A viral video of a man tearing down a store's Pride flags in P.E.I. has advocates warning of a growing problem across Canada. Maria Sarrouh explains.
GSM Arena
6 days ago
- GSM Arena
Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 units are reportedly not opening completely flat
Victor, 19 July 2025 It seems Samsung might be in some hot water over a growing potential issue with the hinge on its Z Fold7. We've been keeping an eye out for developments and still can't quite decide whether the issue is a real cause for concern or not. Still, it is worth reporting. The facts we have so far are at least a couple of photos published on Reddit of what seem to be store demo units. Indeed, these appear not to be opening fully. That said, the poster does mention that they could "help it a bit", so it's more a case of the hinge not snapping properly than not opening. This might be due to a defect in the hinge, something caused by rough treatment (though that shouldn't be the case on such new units), or a case of preproduction units not quite meeting the standards. There is also always the possibility that the users didn't open the phone fully, intentionally or not. For the record, we have no such issues with our review unit. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 unit not opening fully Whatever the case, there is still no talk of a manufacturing defect or a recall of any kind. For some context, the new and redesigned Armor FlexHinge should not only reduce display creasing but also be more durable by distributing stress more evenly. Samsung hasn't released any formal cycle durability figures regarding its new hinge yet, but we do know that the Z Fold6 is rated for over 200,000 open and close cycles without any issues. It is also worth noting that the "original" "zero-gap" hinge introduced with the Z Fold5 had an official tolerance of between 178.5 and 181.5 degrees when fully open. Anything more should be covered by warranty. Perhaps the new hinge has a similar degree of tolerance; we just aren't aware of it. We'll keep an eye on how this story develops once the first deliveries begin to arrive. Source | Via
GSM Arena
6 days ago
- GSM Arena
Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 units are reportedly not opening completely flat
It seems Samsung might be in some hot water over a growing potential issue with the hinge on its Z Fold7. We've been keeping an eye out for developments and still can't quite decide whether the issue is a real cause for concern or not. Still, it is worth reporting. The facts we have so far are at least a couple of photos published on Reddit of what seem to be store demo units. Indeed, these appear not to be opening fully. That said, the poster does mention that they could "help it a bit", so it's more a case of the hinge not snapping properly than not opening. This might be due to a defect in the hinge, something caused by rough treatment (though that shouldn't be the case on such new units), or a case of preproduction units not quite meeting the standards. There is also always the possibility that the users didn't open the phone fully, intentionally or not. For the record, we have no such issues with our review unit. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 unit not opening fully Whatever the case, there is still no talk of a manufacturing defect or a recall of any kind. For some context, the new and redesigned Armor FlexHinge should not only reduce display creasing but also be more durable by distributing stress more evenly. Samsung hasn't released any formal cycle durability figures regarding its new hinge yet, but we do know that the Z Fold6 is rated for over 200,000 open and close cycles without any issues. It is also worth noting that the "original" "zero-gap" hinge introduced with the Z Fold5 had an official tolerance of between 178.5 and 181.5 degrees when fully open. Anything more should be covered by warranty. Perhaps the new hinge has a similar degree of tolerance; we just aren't aware of it. We'll keep an eye on how this story develops once the first deliveries begin to arrive. Source | Via
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Messy Target aisle viral video leaves customers furious: 'no respect'
Plastic hangers littered the floor. Several overstuffed clothing racks barely contained their merchandise. Only a few shirts remained folded. That's what TikToker @theurbanpony09 found when she filmed her curse-word-laden visit to her local Target store. 'Why is it in such disarray?' she asked in the video, while looking for a wardrobe refresh in the women's section. 'Customers have no respect.' Target's clothing section has had a rough year, experts told 'I hate to pile on (pun intended), but Target's apparel merchandising and maintenance is an ongoing issue,' Carol Spieckerman, a retail consultant, said. 'When shoppers are shopping off the floor, it undermines Target's core brand promise of accessible style.' For years, the big-box retailer has attracted customers with colorful marketing, thoughtful in-store lighting design, and carefully curated exclusive clothing lines. Target has partnered with high-profile fashion brands, like glasses-providers Warby Parker, jean-maker Levi's, athleisure brand Champion, and accessory company Kate Spade. The collaborations gave shoppers the feel of constantly-revolving, high-end merchandise for big box prices. But according to Spieckerman, stores are short-staffed. Workers are often pulled to the front end to run registers, she said, leaving the clothing department understaffed — and the displays in disrepair. 'In some stores, Target's apparel sections create a jarring disconnect with the rest of the store's typically polished presentation,' she said. 'Target's apparel chaos stands in sharp contrast to the rest of the store's organization, highlighting just how fixable — and inexcusable — this problem really is.' Target did not respond to a request for comment. The TikToker also did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The retailer's apparel image has also taken a hit from political controversy, particularly when it comes to its annual Pride collection launch. The line drew conservative backlash in 2023 over the inclusion of swimsuits marketed to trans customers. LGBTQ shoppers expressed frustration this year when placeholder text appeared on dozens of products. The backlash — and a widespread boycott over the company scaling back its DEI efforts — has contributed to multiple quarters of declining sales and profits. Staffers have also been nervous about the company's declining sales and headline-attracting controversies. 'I want to be clear, we're not satisfied with these results, so we're moving with urgency to navigate through this period of volatility,' Target CEO Brian Cornell said during a May earnings call. Internally, some Target employees are worried about the company's future. Several have turned to social media to voice concerns about shrinking store hours, job security, and the company's direction. 'Underlying profit at Target is squeezed and that makes it more likely the company will be cautious in hiring and tight in the labor hours it allocates,' Neil Saunders, a retail expert at GlobalData, previously told 'That makes staff worry for their own jobs.' Still, the company may be turning a corner. Target's stock price dropped more than 24 percent in the first half of 2025. But shares have rebounded in recent weeks as the company tries to claw back its market dominance. The stock price is up over 3.6 percent in the past month.
The Verge
16-07-2025
- The Verge
OnePlus' 2-in-1 USB cable charges your phone and smartwatch at the same time
OnePlus announced a new USB-C charging cable that does more than just pass power and data from one device to another. The OnePlus 2-in-1 Supervooc Cable features an inline pogo pin connector that can be used to charge the company's OnePlus Watch 3, Watch 2, and Watch 2R smartwatches while also charging a connected smartphone. It's a more convenient solution for travelers and can help reduce desk clutter by eliminating at least one redundant charging cable. It's available now through OnePlus' online store for $29.99 and comes in a single length that's just over 47 inches long. It's the same price as the OnePlus Watch Charging Base that doesn't actually come with a USB-C cable, potentially making the new 2-in-1 solution an even better deal. The 2-in-1 Supervooc Cable can deliver up to 80W of power when connected to a single device like a laptop or smartphone. With a smartwatch attached power delivery is split between the two with up to 10W going to the wearable and up to 67W going to what's ever connected over USB-C. The charging cable's functionality is similar to the Universal Cable for Apple Watch that Nomad released earlier this year. That cable features an inline magnetic Apple Watch charger on one end and a much steeper $100 price tag. But instead of accusing OnePlus of stealing Nomad's idea, we should be encouraging other cable makers to follow suit. Assuming it's technically feasible, a multifunction USB-C charging cable with an inline wireless charging puck would be incredibly useful.
