Jackson Chung, Author at The Flighter

Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy Stick Has a Slide-Out Display That Stays Hidden When Not in Use

By Jackson Chung January 15, 2021

Photo credit: Pranab P Kumar
Samsung has not only released several smartphones with advanced display technologies, like the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, but they’re still developing new ones. Designer Pranab P Kumar gives us a preview of one such device, called the Galaxy Stick, and it has a slide-out OLED display. When not in use, the display is hidden inside the mobile phone’s frame and at the push of a button, it slides out. There’s a smaller secondary touchscreen for notifications and the fingerprint scanner.

Technology

Razer x Sanrio Collection Includes Hello Kitty Headset, Launches Worldwide This Spring

By Jackson Chung January 13, 2021

Hello Kitty was created in 1974, and its first product, a vinyl coin purse, made its debut by on March 5, 1975. Ever since Sanrio brought the character to the United States in 1976, it has become a global phenomenon, but one area it hasn’t really dominated has been computer peripherals, despite being one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. So, Razer decided to collaborate with Sanrio for a collection of various computer peripherals.

Automotive

$5-Million Bugatti Divo, Nicknamed “Ladybug”, Gets Unboxed

By Jackson Chung January 11, 2021

Photo credit: The Stradman
Limited to 40-units worldwide, the Bugatti Divo is one of the rarest and priciest hypercars in the world. James Neese, better known as The Stradman online, recently witnessed an unboxing, courtesy of a close friend who was fortunate enough to acquire one. This particular example has a custom black and red paint job, making the “Ladybug” nickname a perfect fit. Power still comes from the ultra impressive quad-turbocharged 8.0L W16 engine making 1,479 hp and 1,180 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 60 mph in a mere 2.4 seconds, while topping out at 236 mph.

Technology

Lenovo L24i-30 and L27e-30 Monitors Come with a Built-in Smartphone Stand

By Jackson Chung January 9, 2021

Always wanted to keep an eye on your smartphone notifications while using the computer without having to turn up the notification volume? If so, then look no further than the Lenovo 23.8″ L24i-30 and 27″ L27e-30 (above) monitors. Both use premium In-Plane Switching (IPS) panels that deliver crisp, clean images at wide-viewing angles, making them perfect for distance as well as hybrid learning or video conferencing purposes.

Video Games

Premium Bandai Unveils Gengar Sleeping Companion Plush with a Tongue You Can Sleep on

By Jackson Chung January 8, 2021

Gengar first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue before showing up in subsequent sequels, spin-off games, related merchandise, and animated as well as print versions of the franchise. Most of the merchandise is your standard action figure or plush, but Premium Bandai’s Gengar “Sleeping Companion” plush actually has a tongue large enough for you to sleep on. In the game, Gengar can lick victims with its tongue and paralyze them, although that ability won’t quite work with this plush.