Exploding is not a term that any electronics manufacturer wants associated with its consumer products, yet that is exactly the situation that Samsung found itself in following the release of its much-anticipated Note 7 smartphone. Just a few short weeks after the Note 7 was released, Samsung was forced to issue a recall for 2.5… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Beta Testing
New Lab Hardware
We’ve added a bit of new hardware to our test lab inventory, as we often do. First off is an LG K3 phone running Android 6.0.1, remarkable mainly for its small 4.5” screen and accompanying low resolution display (854×480). The phone was requested for a specific project, and we were happy to accommodate. it will… Read more »
Amazon Makes It Easier for Developers to Test New Alexa Skills
Amazon is in the process of trying to encourage more software developers out there to create and test out as many new Alexa skills as possible. Alexa is the voice service that powers Amazon’s Echo devices, and Alexa’s skills are what allow people to issue commands to their devices by using their voices. Therefore, it… Read more »
Tesla Motors Skips Beta Test Phase of Its New Vehicle
One major car manufacturer is skipping the beta testing phase of a new model, turning the heads of other industry professionals. Tesla is making what some people deem as a risky move by opting out of the beta testing phase of its new Model 3. This may not seem like a big deal to some…. Read more »