MORE RUMORS ABOUT NEW GALAXY NOTE 7

The believed design and specifications for Samsung's much-rumored Galaxy Note 7 phablet have leaked over the weekend -- along with a new Gear VR headset to match.

Infamous OnLeaks shared new details and specifications for the Galaxy Note 7, revealing the handset will carry USB-C connection rather than microUSB and an iris scanner for enhanced security. It's supposed design will have a metal frame, with glass back, carrying 153.5mm x 73.9mm x 7.9mm dimensions and a weight of 168 grams.

Further, the phablet is believed to have a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display, a 12-megapixel rear-camera with an f/1.7 aperture and 4k video support, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 64GB of onboard storage, microSD card slot,and 4GB of RAM. The Note 7 will also be waterproof and dustproof, according to reports.

A Galaxy S-Pen stylus is shown in leaked press images. As for software, the Note 7 is believed to have Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Samsung's TouchWiz on-top.

Samsung will announced the Galaxy Note 7 at its press event on August 2. 9to5Google adds it will go on sale on August 19th on T-Mobile, with other carriers likely to follow. Of course, Samsung hasn't confirmed the rumors

The new Gear VR headset, which @EvLeaks says will ship free in a Note 7 promotion, will be black. It's not clear what other features it may carry.As should be obvious in the picture over, the Galaxy Note 7 will highlight a double edge bended presentation, similar to the one found on the Galaxy S7 Edge. The source guarantees the careful measurements of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 measure 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm and it weighs 168 grams. You'll likewise see the Note 7's new S Pen, which is relied upon to give improved usefulness and was upgraded so as to permit the gadget to be waterproof. 

On the off chance that you were thinking about how much the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will retail for at the maximum, the source guarantees the phablet will cost €850 in France, which interprets into about $950 for the US. Try not to stress over forking that entire sum over to bearers, as US transporters will offer regularly scheduled installment arranges. T-Mobile is likewise anticipated that would offer the Galaxy Note 7 under its purchase one-get without one advancements when it authoritatively goes at a bargain. 

The Samsung Galaxy Note is accepted to highlight a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED show, either run a Samsung Exynos 8893 processor or Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, and pack in 4 GB of RAM. A late Zuaba posting affirmed it will utilize the same 12-megapixel back camera and 5-megapixel front-confronting camera, as the ones found on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The Note 7 is likewise accepted to incorporate 64 GB of interior stockpiling, microSD development space, and 3,600 mAh non-removable battery. 

We'll be covering Samsung's Unpacked Galaxy Note 7 occasion on Aug. 2 and will present to all of you the most recent news and points of interest. Is it accurate to say that you are wanting to purchase a Galaxy Note 7? If it's not too much trouble let us and our perusers know in the remarks beneath.

Is Samsung cooking up a smart helmet to take on Microsoft HoloLens?

Samsung bet correctly on virtual reality with the Gear VR and now the headset has become the best way to get a mobile VR experience.

But what's next? There's no guarantee that any rising tech trend will be more than a passing fad, but that's also the beauty of technology — it could be a big hit or a complete flop.

A new trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), discovered by SamMobile, suggests Samsung could be working on some kind of smart helmet.

The trademark reveals a logo and name (which may or may not ever be used) called "Ahead."

IMAGE: USPTO

The logo doesn't reveal much in the way of the product itself, but the description for the trademark provides a small tease.

According to the April 25 filing, the trademark is for a "wearable telecommunication machines [sic] and implements in the shape of a helmet namely mobile phones, smartphones and cellphones." It's an "audio and visual apparatus" that includes "MP3 player functions... MP4... ear phones... digital camera... camcorders... wearable computer...."

Just what is Samsung's cooking up? 

At the height of Google Glass' popularity (and dorkery), it was rumored many times the company would release its own "Galaxy Glass" as a competitor. But after Google Glass flopped and fizzled out of the limelight, Samsung's own smart glasses project fell silent. We haven't heard any new rumblings of a Samsung Glass-like rival.

And with Gear VR making real inroads with customers, Samsung would be foolish to try to resurrect a wearable headset people already associate with tech douchebaggery.

The other option, a stretch as it may be, is more logical and relevant. Whatever "Ahead" is could be a Microsoft HoloLens rival — a mixed reality headset that uses augmented reality to superimpose digital information on top of the real world.

As impressive (and unimpressive) as HoloLens is, Windows Holographic and the success of mixed reality headsets will hinge on developer support and cheaper gear.Microsoft's HoloLens, available now to developers, costs $3,000. Unless Microsoft drastically reduces the price on the consumer version, that's going to be a steep barrier for a lot of hologram enthusiasts (and holographic Minecraft gamers).

Microsoft already knows this, which is why the company is allowing other companies to build HoloLens-like headsets. PC maker Asus has already confirmed it's building its own HoloLens headset.

Samsung, always on the lookout for the next big thing, would be stupid to not at least be exploring a HoloLens-like headset.

As always, a trademark (or patent filing) doesn't confirm any products that will launch in the future, but at the very least, it tickles our fantasies for a world inspired by the technologies seen in science fiction films.