Tuesday, 8 September 2026

SAMSUNG DEX _1

 

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Copilot , i have a question regarding SAMSUNG DeX software and i hope you can give me a good answer ! Being a Senior Citizen and a Grandpa of 70 years old , i have always wanted to purchase and have and possess and own a 15.6 inches 5G smartphone but sadly the 5G smartphone maunfacturer are not making it . I have been for so many years a strong advocate of the 15.6 inches screen size , regardless whether it is a Laptop or a Tablet or a Smartphone or a Folding Smartphone . For a Senior Citizen like me , a 5G Folding Smartphone (regardless whatever the design methodology is) that can unfold into a 15.6 inches Tablet is SOOOOO AWESOME because it can serve and emulate like a 15.6 inches Laptop , it can serve me as a 15.6 inches tablet and BEST OF ALL it can be a 15.6 inches 5G smartphone .........a huge 5G smartphone whuich is very easy on my eyes and when it comes to typing emails , WhatsApp , Instagram , Facebook , etc., etc., etc., IT IS A MUCH MORE ACCURATE EXPERIENCE BCAUSE OF THE LARGE 15.6 INCHES SCREEN SIZE . Having said that , since the 5G smartphone manufacturer are not making 15.6 inches 5G smartphone , i have plans to create a simple 15.6 inches 5G smartphone . It is a simple DIY project to emulate a 15.6 inches 5G smartphone. The idea is something like this . I have purchased a 15.6 inches Touchscreen External Monitor and i would like to connect that 15.6 inches Touchscreen External Monitor to a SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 20 5G smartphone which comes with SAMSUNG DeX , so that the output of the SAMSUNG DeX software will output the Display to my 15.6 inches Touchscreen External Monitor , MAKING IT LOOK LIKE I AM HAVING A 15.6 INCHES 5G SMARTPHONE . But Copilot , what worries me most is that , is the SAMSUNG DeX software on my SAMSUNG GALAXY Note 20 5G smartphone ......... CAN AUTO-ROTATE OR NOT ????!!!!! The idea , is so that i can work on my my 15.6 inches Touchscreen External Monitor in PORTRAIT MODE and in LANDSCAPE MODE . Copilot , it would be useless if i cannot do that because it defeats the purpose of emulating a 15.6 inches 5G smartphone IF THE SAMSUNG DeX software on the 15.6 inches Touchscreen External Monitor CANNOT AUTO-ROTATE TO LANDSCAPE MODE OR PORTRAIT MODE ! Copilot , what do you think regarding this idea of mine ? Copilot , do you think this idea will work in order for me to emulate a 15.6 inches 5G smartphone using SAMSUNG DeX software and with the help of the SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 20 5G smartphone ? Copilot , could you please shed some light or give me any ideas regarding this interesting DIY project in order to get the feeling of a 15.6 inches 5G smartphone ??? THANKS for your answer.

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Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Note 20 5G does not currently support auto‑rotation into portrait mode when connected to an external monitor — it is locked to landscape orientation. This means your DIY project will work for emulating a large 15.6‑inch smartphone in landscape, but portrait mode rotation is not natively available in DeX.

🔍 What This Means for Your DIY Project

  • Landscape only: DeX is designed as a desktop‑like interface, so external monitors default to landscape.

  • Portrait limitation: Many users have requested portrait mode, but Samsung has not added it yet for DeX on phones.

  • Workarounds:

    • Smart View: Wireless casting supports rotation, but your external touchscreen monitor may not support Miracast.

    • Auto Rotating Accessory: Samsung TVs with this accessory can rotate automatically, but this doesn’t apply to portable monitors.

    • Manual rotation: Some monitors allow you to physically rotate and then adjust orientation in their own settings, but DeX itself won’t adapt.

⚙️ Practical Setup for Your 15.6‑Inch Monitor

  • Connection: Use a USB‑C to HDMI cable from your Galaxy Note 20 5G to the monitor.

  • Touchscreen support: If your monitor supports USB touch input, connect it via USB‑C or USB‑A to the phone for touch functionality.

  • Keyboard/mouse: For best usability, pair a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

  • Power: Keep your Note 20 plugged into fast charging while running DeX to avoid battery drain.

📐 Why Your Idea Still Works

  • Large screen advantage: Even locked in landscape, a 15.6‑inch monitor gives you the “big smartphone” feel — easier typing, clearer text, and less eye strain.

  • App usability: Most apps are optimized for landscape in DeX, so you’ll still benefit from the larger workspace.

  • DIY spirit: Your project cleverly bridges the gap between what manufacturers don’t offer (a true 15.6‑inch smartphone) and what you can emulate with existing tools.

⚠️ Limitations & Risks

  • No portrait auto‑rotate: You won’t get the vertical smartphone feel unless Samsung updates DeX.

  • Touchscreen quirks: Not all external monitors’ touch drivers are fully compatible with DeX.

  • Future updates: Samsung may eventually add portrait mode, but as of now, it’s not available.

🧠 Copilot’s Take

Your DIY project is absolutely workable in landscape mode and will give you the immersive 15.6‑inch smartphone experience you’re after. The only missing piece is portrait auto‑rotation, which DeX doesn’t support yet. If portrait is essential, you’d need to explore Smart View casting or a Samsung Auto Rotating TV accessory, but for your external touchscreen monitor, landscape is the reliable option.

Would you like me to walk you through a step‑by‑step guide for connecting your Galaxy Note 20 5G to a 15.6‑inch touchscreen monitor with DeX so you can start testing your DIY setup right away?


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Monday, 7 September 2026

Quantum Computer

 


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Hi Copilot , i have a simple question regarding quantum computer . Copilot , when i surf the Internet and take a good look at the physical appearance of Quantum Computers , the images that came out , doesn't look to me like it has the physical appearance of a real computer we have nowadays. Meaning , quantum computers do not have that physical appearance like a PC/Desktop , or a Laptop or a Tablet or an Engineering Workstation or a Supercomputer that is housed in a DATA CENTRE. Copilot , that jellyfish-like looking of the Quantum Computers which fills one big room , makes me wonder , how in the not too distant future can engineers and scientist , will be able to squeeze all that computer hardware onto a single silicon chip ???!!! Copilot , I wonder if one day we might have machines like Quantum Laptops , Quantum PC/Desktops , Quantum Tablets ???!!! ........ HA-HA-HA-HA(Laugh Out Loud).......Please forgive me for my Good Sense Of Humour ! Copilot , could you please shed some light on this interesting topic ? THANKS.

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You’re absolutely right, Norizan — quantum computers today look nothing like laptops or desktops. The “jellyfish” or chandelier-like machines you see are actually massive refrigerators keeping a fingernail-sized chip colder than outer space. In the future, scientists hope to miniaturize this technology, but “quantum laptops” are still a long way off.

🧊 Why Quantum Computers Look So Strange

  • Cryogenic cooling: Superconducting qubits only work at ~15 millikelvin (0.015 °C above absolute zero). That’s why they need dilution refrigerators — giant, chandelier-like structures.

  • Tiny quantum chip: The actual processor is a small chip, just a few centimeters wide, sitting at the bottom of the refrigerator.

  • Massive wiring: Each qubit requires its own microwave control line, so hundreds of gold-colored cables run through the cooling stages.

  • In photos: An inside look at IBM’s quantum computing lab
  • An in-depth look at an IBM quantum computer | Popular Science
  • The Importance of Interconnect Components in Quantum Computing - RFMW Blog

🔮 Future Possibilities

  • Miniaturization challenge: Engineers dream of shrinking quantum hardware onto a chip, but cooling requirements make this extremely difficult.

  • Quantum laptops: To reach portable devices, breakthroughs in room-temperature qubits (like diamond defects or photonic qubits) are needed.

  • Quantum cloud: Instead of owning a quantum laptop, most people will access quantum computers remotely via the internet — similar to how we use data centers today.

📊 Comparison: Classical vs Quantum Hardware

FeatureClassical PCQuantum Computer
SizeFits on a deskFills a room
ProcessorSilicon transistorsSuperconducting qubits on a chip
CoolingSmall fan/heat sinkDilution refrigerator near absolute zero
User AccessDirect useRemote cloud access
Future TrendSmaller, fasterMiniaturization still experimental

⚠️ Challenges Ahead

  • Extreme fragility: Qubits collapse if disturbed by heat, vibration, or electromagnetic noise.

  • Scaling problem: Wiring complexity grows linearly with qubits, unlike classical chips.

  • Energy cost: Maintaining millikelvin temperatures consumes huge amounts of power.

🧠 Copilot’s Take

Your humor about “Quantum Tablets” is spot on — it highlights the gap between today’s bulky lab machines and the dream of everyday quantum devices. For now, the most realistic path is quantum cloud services, where you’ll log in from a laptop or phone to run quantum algorithms remotely. Portable quantum gadgets may come one day, but they’ll require revolutionary breakthroughs in materials science.

Would you like me to show you the latest experimental approaches scientists are exploring to make quantum computers smaller and more practical?

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World's  Biggest !   This is the biggest full fledged 5G Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE !



A  15.6 inches 5G Cellular Tablet or a 5G Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE , which i envisioned ,   is  definitely not going to be for everyone, it is a machine that I have always wanted to have and I believe there must be others out there or some other people out there who have always wanted to have this kinda machine , too .



P.S. 15.6 inches 5G Tablet manufacturer world-wide could collaborate with the Telcos on the voice-calling aspect of the 15.6 inches Tablet so that all 15.6 inches 5G Tablet are certified for voice-calling just like a 5G smartphone so that when customers subscribe to a Cellular Data Plan for the 15.6 inches 5G Tablet , the 15.6 inches 5G Tablet will come with a telephone number so much so that we can make a telephone call to any 5G smartphone or to any landline telephone and we can reply telephone call from any 5G smartphone or from any landline telephone , directly on the 15.6 inches 5G Tablet , just like a 5G smartphone .



Incoming call on a  15.6 inches "Touchscreen"   5G Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE (regardless of the Operating System being used)




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Sunday, 6 September 2026

CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom

 

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CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom

Sarah Perez

Retro tech is making a comeback, and this week, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) put hard numbers to that trend in terms of music consumption habits. Surprisingly, the organization reported that CDs — yes, the shiny, round things that Spotify supposedly killed — are growing once again.

According to the RIAA’s new report, CDs generated $171.1 million in revenue during the first half of 2026 — up 58.6% from roughly $107.9 million in the first half of 2025 — on 17.5 million units sold, up 45.7% from about 12 million units in the same period last year.

That rebound is all the more interesting because it follows a rough 2025. Last year’s full-year report showed CD revenue had actually fallen 7.8% for the full year, from $338.9 million in 2024 to $312.4 million in 2025, while units sold dropped 11.6%, from 33.3 million to 29.5 million.

The growth comes amid a surge of renewed interest in simpler tech, like so-called dumbphones, digital cameras, typewriters, landlines, and physical media like CDs and vinyl, among other categories. For Gen Z, the demand for these devices represents a sort of yearning for an era of tech they never got to experience — where you had more control over when you engaged with technology and how, and tech itself had less room to invade your life with its notifications, addictive apps, and algorithms.

Several startups are playing in this space now, too, including landline makers like Tin Can, Ooma, and Pinwheel, and non-smartphones like those from Light, Dumb Co, Minimal, and others, including the soon-to-launch BlackBerry-like Clicks. Meanwhile, Gen Z consumers are snapping up old gadgets at thrift stores or on vintage tech websites like eBay or Retrospekt.

And to be fair, the trend could be bigger than the RIAA’s numbers demonstrate, as they don’t include used CD sales, like those discs bought from thrift bins or garage sales, nor do they account for how many CDs have now been handed down from Gen X parents to their kids.

We should note there’s one caveat to the trend here.

The RIAA changed how it calculates dollar figures in 2025, switching from estimated retail value to wholesale value. That means the 2024 and 2025 revenue numbers aren’t directly comparable. But unit sales, which aren’t affected by that change, tell the same fundamental story: 29.5 million CDs sold in 2025, down from 33.3 million in 2024. So CDs were still declining before this year’s unexpected rebound.

Vinyl sales continue to grow, too. In fact, so-called physical media revenue in the first half of 2026 jumped 25.9% to $731.5 million, driven ⁠not only by the 58.6% increase in CD revenue but also by a 17.7% increase in vinyl revenue.

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Lauren Forristal

From blasting music on a boom box to watching a photo develop in your hands, many people are rediscovering the imperfect charm of older gadgets that smartphones and laptops just can’t replicate.

Tech companies are leaning all the way in, blending nostalgic design with modern functionality. Here are some of the coolest retro-inspired devices out there right now.

Digital typewriters

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In a world full of endless notifications, tabs, doomscrolling, and other distractions, smart typewriters are carving out a niche for a more focused writing experience. These devices strip things back to the essentials: just you, a keyboard, and your words. 

  • Freewrite ($699): Freewrite features a design inspired by classic typewriters, providing a minimalist writing experience. It includes a small screen and satisfying keys to press. However, if you need to make edits, your drafts are synced to the cloud and can be exported to any software.
  • Pomera ($549): A more modern take than Freewrite’s device, Pomera looks like a compact laptop and includes helpful tools like spell check, document management, and word counts. With multiple transfer options and up to 20 hours of battery life, it balances simplicity with functionality.

Boom boxes, cassette tapes, and record players

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The boom box is re-emerging as both a design statement and a functional audio device. Today’s versions pair chunky buttons, cassette decks, and oversized speakers with modern upgrades like Bluetooth and rechargeable batteries. Cassette players, meanwhile, are also reappearing with enhancements, and record players continue to be popular as well.

  • We Are Rewind ($525): A modern reimagining of the classic boom box, the GB-001 has everything you desire in a boom box, but better. It keeps all the essential features, such as woofers, tweeters, a cassette player, and recorder, while adding Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery. With speakers delivering 104 W of power, it’s built for both nostalgia and high-quality sound.
  • Bumpboxx: Now live on Kickstarter, the new BB-777 is a portable boom box that has a bold ’80s aesthetic while packing in a wide range of features. It includes a powerful three-way speaker system, dual cassette decks with recording and high-speed dubbing, a built-in CD player, USB recording, and more. It also supports multiband radio, including AM and FM.
  • Retrospekt ($99): A minimalist take on the classic Walkman-style player, this portable cassette device features all the essentials: play, rewind, fast-forward, and record. It supports both battery power and USB-C, making it a simple but modern throwback.
  • Kickback World ($500): This DEKO record player started shipping in January 2025 and has become popular not just for being a step up from traditional players, but also for aesthetic appeal with its orange acrylic, “Swedish modernism” design compared to the traditional, suitcase-style record players we normally see.

Instant cameras

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There’s something uniquely satisfying about holding a physical photo seconds after taking it. That sense of excitement and anticipation, combined with the imperfect beauty of film, makes each shot feel more meaningful than a quick snap on your iPhone.

  • Polaroid ($249): Polaroid has never stopped being popular, but it’s always innovating. Most recently, the Polaroid Flip launched last year, a retro-looking instant camera with modern features like autofocus and app connectivity for remote control.
  • Fujifilm ($225): If you want a hybrid camera that lets you shoot digitally and print photos, then there’s the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo. It offers the best of both worlds: instant film with the flexibility of digital storage and sharing. In recent years, the device received an upgrade with USB-C. In January, Fujifilm launched a new variant, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema ($412), a three-in-one hybrid camera that can even print images from your smartphone.
  • Kodak ($30): You also can’t go wrong with a classic single-use, disposable camera. It’s simple, reliable, and still delivers quality photos without needing any photography skills. Last year, Kodak released a miniature keychain digital camera, the “Charmera.” A twist on its signature “Fling” camera, this tiny device can save and transfer photos and videos using a USB-C cable.

Phones

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Landline phones are making a quiet comeback, especially among people seeking a break from screen-heavy communication. They’re also gaining popularity as aesthetic objects, often used as statement pieces in home décor.

  • Tin Can ($100): Remember the days when you would rush home after school to use the landline and chat with your friends for hours? That’s the inspiration behind Tin Can. Designed for kids, it resembles a landline phone but doesn’t require a phone jack, just Wi-Fi. Only approved people can call, and parents can easily manage contacts through a companion app. There’s a free plan to call other Tin Can users and a $9.99/month plan for calling all approved contacts.
  • Clicks ($499): Announced at CES 2026, hardware company Clicks Technology debuted its smartphone that looks a lot like a BlackBerry, which dominated the phone market back in the 2000s and has seen a revival among Gen Z. While Clicks’ phone has access to text messaging and productivity apps like Gmail and Slack, it doesn’t provide access to mobile games and social media, making it an enticing alternative for people looking to go back to the good old days.
  • Pinwheel Home ($68): In July, the kid-focused tech company launched its modern take on the landline phone, giving kids a screenless way to stay connected with family and friends. Like Tin Can, Pinwheel Home operates over Wi-Fi, and parents can approve contacts through Pinwheel’s Caregiver Portal. Calls made between Pinwheel Home devices are free. For families interested in calling regular phone numbers, there are plans starting at $6.99/month for up to five approved contacts, or $9.99/month for unlimited calling.
  • Ooma MyPhone ($100): Another kid-friendly home phone option that’s designed as a modern alternative to traditional landlines. It allows calls only between approved contacts and includes Quiet Hours, emergency alerts, and parental call log monitoring. There are no apps, internet access, texting, or social media. The home phone service plan costs $7.99/month.

This post originally published March 28 and has since been updated to reflected updated pricing and discounts.

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