Samsung Rising
Samsung Rising

Author: Geoffrey Cain

Publisher: Crown Currency

Published: 2020-03-17

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1101907266

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An explosive exposé of Samsung that “reads like a dynastic thriller, rolling through three generations of family intrigue, embezzlement, bribery, corruption, prostitution, and other bad behavior” (The Wall Street Journal). LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD Based on years of reporting on Samsung for The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Time, from his base in South Korea, and his countless sources inside and outside the company, Geoffrey Cain offers a penetrating look behind the curtains of the biggest company nobody in America knows. Seen for decades in tech circles as a fast follower rather than an innovation leader, Samsung today has grown to become a market leader in the United States and around the globe. They have captured one quarter of the smartphone market and have been pushing the envelope on every front. Forty years ago, Samsung was a rickety Korean agricultural conglomerate that produced sugar, paper, and fertilizer, located in a backward country with a third-world economy. With the rise of the PC revolution, though, Chairman Lee Byung-chul began a bold experiment: to make Samsung a major supplier of computer chips. The multimillion- dollar plan was incredibly risky. But Lee, wowed by a young Steve Jobs, who sat down with the chairman to offer his advice, became obsessed with creating a tech empire. And in Samsung Rising, we follow Samsung behind the scenes as the company fights its way to the top of tech. It is one of Apple’s chief suppliers of technology critical to the iPhone, and its own Galaxy phone outsells the iPhone. Today, Samsung employs over 300,000 people (compared to Apple’s 80,000 and Google’s 48,000). The company’s revenues have grown more than forty times from that of 1987 and make up more than 20 percent of South Korea’s exports. Yet their disastrous recall of the Galaxy Note 7, with numerous reports of phones spontaneously bursting into flames, reveals the dangers of the company’s headlong attempt to overtake Apple at any cost. A sweeping insider account, Samsung Rising shows how a determined and fearless Asian competitor has become a force to be reckoned with.

The Insanely Simple Guide to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4
The Insanely Simple Guide to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4

Author: Scott La Counte

Publisher: Ridiculously Simple Books

Published: 2022-08-26

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13:

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Fold Back the Power of the Foldable Phone! If you are old enough, you probably remember your first flip phone. There wasn’t a lot to it, but you could text, take pixelated photos, and sometimes even search the Internet. But then smartphones came along, and things got a little…bulkier. For most of us, we were fine with the tradeoff; sure, they didn’t fold into two, so we could slip them into our pocket, but they took stunning photos, played impressive games, and had blazing speed. But as they say: history tends to repeat. Here we are, years after flip phones pretty much disappeared, and we have foldable phones! But these aren’t your grandma's flip phones! They’re everything you can expect in a smartphone, but compact. If you are new to the foldable phone market, there’s a little bit of a learning curve, and that’s where this book will help. It will cover: What makes Fold4 and Flip4 different from iOS, Android, and other smartphones Taking advantage of folding screens Using the Z Pen Setting up your phone Making calls Turning your phone into a Desktop experience with Samsung DeX Installing apps Using the camera Surfing the Internet Using Samsung SmartTag Changing system settings And much more! If you are ready to get into the fold and unlock it’s potential, then let’s get started! NOTE: This guide is not endorsed by Samsung and should be considered unofficial.

Death's End
Death's End

Author: Cixin Liu

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-09-20

Total Pages: 605

ISBN-13: 0765377101

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Mutually assured destruction has led to decades of peace between humanity and the Trisolarans, but a new force is awakening and this delicate balance can no longer hold... Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the uneasy balance of Dark Forest Deterrence keeps the Trisolaran invaders at bay. Earth enjoys unprecedented prosperity due to the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge. With human science advancing daily and the Trisolarans adopting Earth culture, it seems that the two civilizations will soon be able to co-exist peacefully as equals without the terrible threat of mutually assured annihilation. But the peace has also made humanity complacent. Cheng Xin, an aerospace engineer from the early twenty-first century, awakens from hibernation in this new age. She brings with her knowledge of a long-forgotten program dating from the beginning of the Trisolar Crisis, and her very presence may upset the delicate balance between two worlds. Will humanity reach for the stars or die in its cradle? Death's End is the New York Times bestselling conclusion to Cixin Liu's tour-de-force series that began with The Three-Body Problem. "The War of the Worlds for the twenty-first century . . . Packed with a sense of wonder." --The Wall Street Journal "A meditation on technology, progress, morality, extinction, and knowledge that doubles as a cosmos- in-the-balance thriller." --NPR The Remembrance of Earth's Past Trilogy The Three-Body Problem The Dark Forest Death's End Other Books Ball Lightning (forthcoming)

Galaxy of Origami Stars
Galaxy of Origami Stars

Author: John Montroll

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012-10-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781480103047

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This collection teaches you how to fold 37 original origami stars, each from a single square sheet of paper. Great care has been taken to keep each folding sequence elegant. The models are amazing and striking, are enjoyable to fold, and can be used as awards and decorations, and on festive occasions. Several stars use both sides of the paper to highlight interesting color patterns. Duo origami paper, which has a different color on each side, is ideal for these models. Most of the stars are two-dimensional and a few are three-dimensional. Several sets of related stars are included. There are solid-color and two-toned models. The radiant stars each have an impressive alternating color pattern. The twelve-point star looks as if it was woven from strips of paper. The magic star resembles a model made from eight sheets, but is easily folded from a single square, like all the others in this book. Most of the designs are by John Montroll; several are by Russell Cashdollar. The models range from simple to complex, but not too complex. Clear step-by-step instructions show how to fold stars with varying number of points, shapes, and color patterns.

The Insanely Simple Guide to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5
The Insanely Simple Guide to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5

Author: Scott La Counte

Publisher: Ridiculously Simple Books

Published:

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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Remember the old flip phones? Simple and small, with limited capabilities. They were soon replaced by smartphones that, while powerful, weren't as compact. But the tides are turning once more. Welcome to the era of foldable phones, a perfect blend of the past and the present. The Samsung Fold5 isn't just a regular phone – it combines the nostalgia of the flip phone with the power and features of modern smartphones. If you're new to this fantastic foldable technology, this guide is your ticket to understanding and maximizing its potential. Let's see what you'll learn: · How the Fold5 and Flip5 stands out in the world of iOS, Android, and other smartphones. · Leveraging the perks of a folding screen. · Getting familiar with the Stylus. · Setting up your Fold5 for the first time. · Making and receiving calls. · Transforming your phone into a Desktop experience with Samsung DeX. · Installing and managing apps. · Capturing memories with the advanced camera. · Browsing the Internet seamlessly. · Using the Samsung SmartTag. · Adjusting system settings to your preference. · And so much more! Ready to unfold the future? Dive into the guide and harness the full power of the Samsung Fold5 and Flip5. NOTE: This guide is not endorsed by Samsung and should be considered unofficial.

Ready Player One
Ready Player One

Author: Ernest Cline

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2011-08-16

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0307887456

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. “Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.”—USA Today • “As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.”—Entertainment Weekly A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself. Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he’s beset by rivals who’ll kill to take this prize. The race is on—and the only way to survive is to win. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly • San Francisco Chronicle • Village Voice • Chicago Sun-Times • iO9 • The AV Club “Delightful . . . the grown-up’s Harry Potter.”—HuffPost “An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart.”—CNN “A most excellent ride . . . Cline stuffs his novel with a cornucopia of pop culture, as if to wink to the reader.”—Boston Globe “Ridiculously fun and large-hearted . . . Cline is that rare writer who can translate his own dorky enthusiasms into prose that’s both hilarious and compassionate.”—NPR “[A] fantastic page-turner . . . starts out like a simple bit of fun and winds up feeling like a rich and plausible picture of future friendships in a world not too distant from our own.”—iO9

Graphene, Nanotubes and Quantum Dots-Based Nanotechnology
Graphene, Nanotubes and Quantum Dots-Based Nanotechnology

Author: Yarub Al-Douri

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2022-07-28

Total Pages: 978

ISBN-13: 0323854583

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A comprehensive look combining experimental and theoretical approaches to graphene, nanotubes, and quantum dots-based nanotechnology evaluation and development are including a review of key applications. Graphene, nanotubes, and quantum dots-based nanotechnology review the fundamentals, processing methods, and applications of this key materials system. The topics addressed are comprehensive including synthesis, preparation, both physical and chemical properties, both accepted and novel processing methods, modeling, and simulation. The book provides fundamental information on key properties that impact performance, such as crystal structure and particle size, followed by different methods to analyze, measure, and evaluate graphene, nanotubes, and quantum dots-based nanotechnology and particles. Finally, important applications are covered, including different applications of biomedical, energy, electronics, etc. Graphene, nanotubes, and quantum dots-based nanotechnology is appropriate for those working in the disciplines of nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, physics, biology, and medicine. - Provides a comprehensive overview of key topics both on the experimental side and the theoretical - Discusses important properties that impact graphene, nanotubes, and quantum dots performance, processing methods both novel and accepted and important applications - Reviews the most relevant applications, such as biomedical, energy, electronics, and materials ones

Flexible OLEDs
Flexible OLEDs

Author: Mitsuhiro Koden

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-07-08

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9811935440

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This book offers a wealth of knowledge and information about the fundamental and practical aspects of flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) devices. The book provides an overview of these devices by considering their merits and business potential, the history of their research and development, the fundamental technology, and required properties for materials, devices, processes, and future trends of flexible OLED devices. The practical sections describe novel, cutting-edge expertise for flexible substrates, gas barriers, encapsulation, novel electrodes, and on-demand patterning for OLED devices. Applications of the technologies of ultra-thin glass, stainless steel foil, and barrier films are described as flexible substrates. The book also explains features such as dry-barrier layers, wet-barrier layers, multi-layer barrier structures, dam-fill encapsulation, thin film encapsulation (TFE), and laminating encapsulation. In addition, there are explanations of novel electrodes and on-demand ink-jet patterning, both of which are applicable to flexible OLED devices. As the novel electrodes, transparent conducting polymer, silver nanowire (AgNW), metal-mesh and roll-to-roll (R2R) process technologies are included. The know-how that is described here is applicable to flexible devices, not only for OLEDs, OPVs, OTFTs, and others but also for sensors, wearable devices, robots, and healthcare devices. The information contained in this valuable book is useful for all scientists, engineers, and managers who are interested in the field of flexible devices.