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Samsung's incredible transparent Smart Screen is basically a one-way window that can display things such as the weather, emails, and even faux window blinds. Best of all, this technology is set to hit stores sooner than later. Continue reading for a preview.

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Sleek and ultra stylish, Samsung's Bang and Olufsen smartphone is basically "a mix between the current Samsung Galaxy lineup with B&O's traditional slant on masculine industrial engineering." No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see Samsung's transparent AMOLED display.

I think the final form works. It's thin and sleek, yet manages to slightly deviate from the "me too" crowd. LOVE the dock which transforms it into a banging B&O speaker. One can hope.

The new speedy dual-core 1.5-GHz Snapdragon processor will be found in Samsung's Galaxy Note. Plus, it boasts a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD (1280 x 800) display and will be released on the AT&T network. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Continue reading for a video preview.

Anyway, the model number for the AT&T device will be SGH-I717, and it will come with support for 4G LTE connectivity. The final difference between this model and the international one consists in the four-button layout which is so loved in the US and is present on AT&T's Galaxy Note as you can see in the image above.

Amazon has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S II for only $545 shipped, originally priced at $899.99. Its "considerably thinner than the original GALAXY S and rivals such as the iPhone 4 (8.49mm v 9.3mm) the GALAXY S II is stunningly light (only 117g) and packs the latest version of Android (Gingerbread)." Product page Continue reading for a video review.

The one feature most people will notice immediately is Samsung's best ever screen; the monster 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen runs at 480 x 800 resolution, has colours visibly brighter and more vivid than other phones, better contrast and lower power consumption, and performs superbly for gaming and watching video.

Here's a first look at Google / Samsung's upcoming Nexus Prime, which will be running Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Like rumors suggested, the "hardware buttons are, indeed, no more, and those standard Android navigation buttons are now are part of the screen." Video after the break.

It seems like it was done in a pretty clever way, so it won't look/feel much different from the Android 2.x experience, but it'll give us more screen real estate.

Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Tab 7.7 today at IFA 2011. It features a 7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, dual-core 1.4-GHz processor, 16GB - 64GB of internal memory, and a 3.0MP camera. Click here for more pictures. In related news, continue reading to see the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 in-action.

Inside, it runs the same Samsung-made dual-core 1.4GHz processor found in the new Galaxy Note, along with an HSPA+ radio promising theoretical download speeds as high as 21Mbps.

Samsung's Galaxy S II is headed for AT&T next month, and it is claimed to be the world's thinnest 4G smartphone. Other features include, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, dual-core 1.2-GHz processor, 8.0MP camera, HDMI-out, and Bluetooth 3.0 support. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a hands-on video.

From this quick hands on, it seems like the Galaxy S II is fastest smartphone you can get stateside. The rear camera, both for still and video, is excellent.

Aside from the Netherlands, the Regional Court of Dusseldorf has granted Apple an injunction "against the sale and marketing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 across all of Europe." Apple claims that Samsung infringed on its intellectual property by copying certain elements of the iPad 2. In related news, continue reading for a video review.

While Samsung can appeal against the judgment, the injunction will still stand in the meantime. Any appeal would be heard in around four weeks' time and would be heard by the same judge.

The Samsung Galaxy Skin may not be the company's first foray in flexible AMOLED displays, but it most certainly is the first cell phone we've seen with the technology. In addition to being a phone, it can also function as a mini projector, wristwatch, and GPS navigation system. Continue reading for more pictures.

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You've seen the Chrome OS pictures, now here's an in-depth look at the Samsung Series 5. Early reviewers say that "it outclasses the other sub-$450 netbooks [they've] seen in both style and rigidity, and while [they'll] always have a special place in [their] heart for the CR-48, it's pretty clear that this particular unit was in the oven for some while." Click here for the first picture in gallery. Continue reading for the video hands-on.

In use, the machine felt decidedly zippy, and it managed to handle three simultaneous windows filled with around ten panes apiece without any noticeable lag. We'll definitely need a more suitable test bed to tell for sure, but at least it's not lagging in the most ideal of circumstances.