Nvidia fixes WiFi issues, releases Shield Tablet and Tablet K1 Marshmallow update again

Nvidia started rolling out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the original Shield Tablet earlier this month, but the roll-out was soon halted after there were user reports of the update causing Wi-Fi issues with the device. The good news is that those issues have been fixed, and the roll-out has resumed.

A company representative posted in an official forum that Marshmallow OTAs for both shield tablet K1 and original shield tablet are back online. “At this time, we’re confident we have corrected the problem and are releasing a new Software Update,” the post said.

For those who aren’t in the know, the Android 6.0 update for the shield tablet K1 first started rolling out back in December. Notification for the new update should hit your device any time now, although alternatively you can always manually check for the availability of the update by heading to Settings -> About…

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In a first, Samsung will live stream Galaxy S7 launch event in 360-degrees

Samsung has announced that the launch event of its upcoming Galaxy S7 flagship smartphone will be presented in 360-degree live streaming, making it the first time when viewers will be able to enjoy a 360-degree view of a Galaxy Unpacked event.

“During Galaxy Unpacked you will get four options for where to watch—from the auditorium, stage left, stage right or from center stage. Pick whichever spot is right for you, then use the 360 live streaming to get a complete view of the event from every angle,” Samsung said in a press release.

Those planning to watch the event from a PC will be able to do so by heading to the Galaxy Unpacked page on the Samsung website when the event begins. On the other hand, the Unpacked 360 View app will let you enjoy the event on your Android or iOS mobile device. However, if you’re planning to watch the event with Gear VR, you need to download the app from the Oculus Store.

Just to remind you, the event begins February 21 at 7:00 p.m….

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Samsung’s Sneaky Viral Strategy To Sell The Galaxy S7

In the run up to Samsung’s #TheNextGalaxy event, the South Korean company is releasing its own series of five unboxing videos. Traditionally the stomping ground for the first reviewers and YouTube channel owners, Samsung’s move is a cunning PR stroke. It gives Samsung an episodic run up to the big reveal ahead of MWC, it dominates the term ‘unboxing video’ to help control the PR message, and it allows a dash of humour to be injected into the campaign.

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