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Forget passwords, connect any device to this revolutionary Wi-Fi router with a tap
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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Imagine you could set up your Wi-Fi router simply by taking it out of the box and plugging in. Imagine that you could connect to it instantly and securely simply by tapping your device on it. Then imagine that plugging in a second router elsewhere in your home would instantly extend your Wi-Fi network, allowing it to reach the furthest corners of your house. Now stop imagining and check out the Keewifi kisslink Wireless Smart Router, which is just over $50 on Amazon and it easily one of the smartest routers the world has ever seen. Here are some key details: One of the "Best new inventions for 2015" sellected by MSN Plug & Play set-up - Boost wifi in 30 sec…
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Popular Android manufacturer OnePlus caught cheating in benchmark tests
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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A few years ago, many high-profile Android device makers were caught cheating in benchmark tests. The list of cheaters included HTC, LG, Samsung, and Sony, and these companies then had to take steps to prevent cheating in future phones. Well, it looks like some companies did not get that memo — or they just thought they would not be caught. A new report indicates that popular Android smartphone maker OnePlus and other companies from China were recently caught boosting their benchmark scores to impress potential buyers. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component Brand new Galaxy S8 repo…
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Instagram is finally adding one of its most-requested features
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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In the latest beta version of Instagram for Android, everyone's favorite selfie app has revealed a major upcoming change: the ability to add multiple photos to a single post. The change, first spotted by Droid Life, takes a feature that's been available to advertisers for a while, and rolls it out to mere mortals. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House Brand new Galaxy S8 report confirms what we already know Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Boston Dynamics has been secretly developing this utterly terrifying wheeled robot
by Guest Mike Wehner- 0 replies
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Boston Dynamics makes a lot of weird stuff, and the videos showcasing the firm's various creations have always struck fear into the hearts of anyone who anticipates robots one day enslaving humanity. If you're one of those people, now would be a great time to look away, because Boston Dynamics just showed off a ultra creepy half-humanoid bot that can deftly maneuver on a pair of speedy wheels while balancing itself like a skilled skater. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House Samsung might show off the Galaxy S8 at …
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Google Home will star in its own TV advert during Super Bowl LI
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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While this Sunday’s Super Bowl LI is where many will be watching to see who wins between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, some of us will be tuning in for the half-time show and the amazing ads that run. With Google’s virtual assistant, Home, looking to make up some ground on Amazon’s Alexa, […] Come comment on this article: Google Home will star in its own TV advert during Super Bowl LI Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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An actual Fitbit smartwatch is definitely happening
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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Fitbit is working on a real smartwatch, and no, it’s not going to be the pseudo-smartwatch with fitness tracking capabilities like we’ve seen in the Blaze and Surge. This really shouldn’t surprise anyone, though, since Fitbit has been making some big name acquisitions lately, including Pebble and Vector, both of which made some pretty good […] Come comment on this article: An actual Fitbit smartwatch is definitely happening Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Jason Mackenzie leaves HTC after 12 years of service
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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A longtime HTC employee is leaving after dedicating more than a decade to the company. After 12 amazing years, today is my last day @htc. It was a great run & I feel blessed. Thank you Peter Chou, @cherwang, & TeamHTC. — Jason Mackenzie (@JasonBMac24) January 31, 2017 HTC’s Jason Mackenzie, the now-former Executive Vice […] Come comment on this article: Jason Mackenzie leaves HTC after 12 years of service Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Best coupon apps
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Clipping coupons can be such a pain, especially if you don’t have the time to dedicate to it. Plus, although you know you’re saving money, are you saving money on things you actually would’ve bought without a coupon? With so many factors involved, it can be hard to keep up with your standard coupon, and […] Come comment on this article: Best coupon apps Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Nintendo delays ‘Animal Crossing’ for Android until April or later
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Nintendo has a lineup of mobile games arriving this year. One of its next big titles is Fire Emblem: Heroes, set to launch this coming Thursday. The game after that will be Animal Crossing, but it’s looking like we won’t see that title for a little while yet. The game was supposed to release this […] Come comment on this article: Nintendo delays ‘Animal Crossing’ for Android until April or later Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Unlocked Android phablet with flagship specs drops to $150 in Amazon’s one-day sale
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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If you always need to have the latest and greatest gadgets to hit the market, then you're undoubtedly waiting with bated breath for LG to unveil the G6, and for Samsung to finally take the wraps off of its next-generation Galaxy S8. But if you want a low-cost Android smartphone with a big display and specs that line up with some of last year's flagship phones, Amazon has the perfect one-day sale for you. For just $149.99, you can score an unlocked BLU VIVO 5R Refresh Smartphone, which features an octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage plus microSDXC support, a 5.5inch FHD display, a 13-megapixel Sony camera, a huge 3,150 mAh battery and a case that's only 8.1mm …
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Samsung might show off the Galaxy S8 at MWC, but don’t get too excited
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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If you were holding out hope for Samsung to announce the Galaxy S8 at Mobile World Congress in Spain later this month, then you’re not going to like this news. The company on Monday issued press invites for its usual pre-MWC press event, with a clear hint that the Galaxy S8 won’t be the star of the keynote. However, a report says the phone will be briefly shown at the event. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House There’s a perfectly good reason why Apple removed its anti-theft iPhone tool Via BRG - Boy Genius…
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The iPhone 7 keeps stealing Android users
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Apple on Tuesday released its financial report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, revealing record sales number for the iPhone. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were huge hits during the Christmas quarter, Apple said during the earnings call, revealing that it saw record iPhone 7 sales to upgraders but also to Android switchers during the period. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House There’s a perfectly good reason why Apple removed its anti-theft iPhone tool Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Android 7.1.2 Nougat beta available for Pixel and Nexus phones
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Google on Monday announced a new incremental Nougat update, version 7.1.2. The new release is “just around the corner,” which means anyone looking to beta test it can do so. You still need to have a compatible device to do so, and that means you need a supported Pixel or Nexus devices. Continue reading... Trending right now: A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House There’s a perfectly good reason why Apple removed its anti-theft iPhone tool The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Uber teams up with Mercedes for more self-driving cars
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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It’s no secret Uber is interested in removing the other guy/gal in the car with you, and the company has already started testing its self-driving fleet of vehicles in two markets, although the state of California wasn’t too happy about Uber circumventing the rules in San Francisco. In the future, the ride-sharing company will employ a diverse fleet of autonomous vehicles that will include Mercedes-Benz cars. Continue reading... Trending right now: A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House There’s a perfectly good reason why Apple removed its anti-theft iPhone tool The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key com…
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Watch Donald Trump’s Supreme Court announcement live, right here
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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At 8PM this evening, Donald Trump will be announcing his pick for the Supreme Court. Because it's 2017 and everything is trending towards a digital singularity when everyone lives in a less realistic version of the Matrix, this affair will be live-streamed online. You can watch the announcement on any major cable channel of your choice. If you're not near a TV or you don't get cable, the White House is also planning to livestream the event via Facebook Live. Continue reading... Trending right now: A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House Japan’s high-tech space junk collector might already be broken Day trader is betting his last…
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You won’t believe this one weird trick Facebook is using to fight clickbait and spam
by Guest Mike Wehner- 0 replies
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Like any social network, Facebook has its fair share of problems, but its historic inability to accurately manage, filter, and verify the content being shared by its users is most certainly at the top of the list. Now, months after being called out as a peddler of fake news and with years of clickbait and spam problems under its belt, the company is announcing that it might have a fix. Continue reading... Trending right now: A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House Day trader is betting his last $250,000 that Apple shares will crash today Japan’s high-tech space junk collector might already be broken Via BRG - Boy Genius Repo…
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These 4K TVs will upgrade your puny TV and ship to your door in time for Super Bowl 51
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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It’s called the SUPER BOWL, not the Teeny Tiny Little Bowl You Should Watch On Your Teeny Tiny Little TV. Seriously, if you’re planning to have people over to watch the big game this Sunday, you’re going to need a big, beautiful TV to watch it on. That doesn’t mean running out to your local big box retailer to get ripped off though. There are a number of hot TVs on sale at sweet discounts on Amazon right now, and in this post we’ll show you nine different options. Sizes range from 55 inches all the way up to 75 inches, and prices start at just $848. Oh, and each and every one of these gorgeous 4K UHD TVs will be delivered in time for Sunday’s big game. LG Electronics 6…
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Windows 10 Cloud could be Microsoft’s answer to Chromebooks
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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While Chromebooks have managed to capture a respectable segment of the market in recent years, Microsoft's attempts at releasing stripped-down versions of its own operating systems have, by and large, failed miserably. Nevertheless, it appears that the company will dust itself off and try again in the coming months, as some mysterious code in recent Insider test builds shows a new edition of Windows 10 called "Cloud" listed alongside the Pro and Enterprise editions of the OS. Continue reading... Trending right now: A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House Day trader is betting his last $250,000 that Apple shares will crash today The…
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Japan’s high-tech space junk collector might already be broken
by Guest Mike Wehner- 0 replies
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Flying into space is inherently dangerous, but mankind has gradually made it even more hazardous by filling Earth's orbit with millions of pieces of random garbage. Japan decided to do something about that, and built a high-tech, junk-grabbing tether into the cargo ship it launched last month. Now, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) believes something went wrong, and the tether might never get the chance to perform its important duty. Continue reading... Trending right now: A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House Day trader is betting his last $250,000 that Apple shares will crash today There’s a perfectly good reason…
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Specifications and price of Galaxy Tab S3 leak ahead of possible MWC 2017 launch
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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It’s been a while since Samsung first launched the Galaxy Tab S2, around 18 months in fact. It’s successor, the appropriately named Galaxy tab S3, was originally thought to be announced at IFA 2016, but it never appeared. Instead, Samsung’s latest refresh of its premium Android tablet range is expected to be unveiled at MWC […] Come comment on this article: Specifications and price of Galaxy Tab S3 leak ahead of possible MWC 2017 launch Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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[TA Deals] Clean your laptop with Windows Care Genius Pro! (56% off)
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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It’s time for you to clean your laptop. Don’t think you need to buy new hardware just because performance isn’t ideal. There are ways to improve performance on existing hardware, courtesy of software that sweeps through and sees what’s going on. Today, Windows Care Genius Pro is our featured deal of the day. It’s a […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Clean your laptop with Windows Care Genius Pro! (56% off) Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Android 7.1.2 Nougat now rolling out to devices in the Android Beta Program
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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The next maintenance release for Nougat is almost here — version 7.1.2. In fact, it’s rolling out to eligible devices apart of the Android Beta Program right now! If you’re signed up for the Android Beta Program, you should see an update available to Android 7.1.2 Nougat on the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus […] Come comment on this article: Android 7.1.2 Nougat now rolling out to devices in the Android Beta Program Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Twitter to retry efforts to control harassment on social platform
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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This is a story we have heard before from Twitter, so the only question that remains is whether they can succeed. Similar to previous attempts, several Twitter execs announced this evening that the social platform would begin rolling out new measures this week to try to better control and eliminate harassment and abuse directed at […] Come comment on this article: Twitter to retry efforts to control harassment on social platform Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Razer acquires Nextbit, discontinues the Robin immediately
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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It’s the end of Nextbit’s run as an independent company, but the future looks brighter than ever before. Razer announced it has acquired Nextbit and will provide the resources necessary to widen the possibilities of cloud computing on mobile devices. Nextbit will be joining Razer as an independent division, both companies announced on social media […] Come comment on this article: Razer acquires Nextbit, discontinues the Robin immediately Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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NES Classic hack gets even better, can now install over 700 games
by Guest Mike Wehner- 0 replies
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Earlier this month we told you all about the hackers that were working hard to make the already great NES Classic even better. Using mod tools to tweak the files installed on the Classic's built-in storage, users are able to more than double the number of games installed on the retro system. Now, the modding tools have gotten a big update and it's now possible to installed a crazy huge number of games — as in, the entire North American retail library of over 700 titles. Continue reading... Trending right now: A ‘rogue’ group of staffers is tweeting secrets from the White House The iPhone 8 OLED display won’t come cheap for Apple 9 paid iPhone apps on sale for …