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Someone hacked a Tesla Model S to work with Amazon’s Echo
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/02802f5da1f8cbc5143ea99b67992f28.jpgWhile Tesla is undeniably hastening the adoption and popularity of electric vehicles, the company is also pushing the envelope as it pertains to self driving cars. Indeed, Tesla's suite of autonomous driving technologies is one of the more impressive features baked into the Model S and Model X. One of the more interesting sub-features of Tesla's autonomous driving suite is Summon, a feature Tesla introduced this past January which lets owners summon their Model S or Model X when it's already parked. Impressively, the feature can even be used when a Tesla vehicle is parked inside a garage. As w…
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) arrives on AT&T for just $169
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/926349691d58fab00b198b4ec5dc5bb7.jpg Near the end of last week, U.S. carrier Verizon started selling the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) for $168. Now, AT&T has made the same phone available on its wireless service. Those on AT&T or looking to join AT&T have a new low-cost option in that of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). It costs $169 free of any contracts, which is $1 more than what Verizon is charging for it. If you don’t want to pay full retail all at once, AT&T is letting you signup with monthly installments, which comes in three options of 30 months, 24 months, and 20 months. If you choose the 30 month optio…
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DROID MAXX 2 gets updated to Marshmallow on Verizon
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/223a9e19e34224aa731be2234716f666.png Better late than never! DROID MAXX 2 owners on Verizon are now receiving Google’s latest version of its operating system in Marshmallow. We were expecting the Motorola, or Lenovo handset to get the update a while ago, but the process always seems to drag on when carriers get in the way of things. However, the wait is finally over because units are now receiving the notification to update to Marshmallow. Unlike some handsets that went straight to Android 6.0.1, the DROID MAXX 2 on Verizon is being updated to version 6.0. It will include all of the latest features from Google includi…
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Google’s Project Soli still in development under the radar
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/890209c2f8caf7a1ddd32f9bfaab8f3d.png Last year at Google I/O, one of the more interesting Google technology projects that was on display was Project Soli. The project came out of Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) lab and used a bunch of radar sensors onboard a small chip that could detect physical movement sans actual touch. Since then, Google has not revealed much about progress on the project, but some new clues indicate Project Soli is still very much alive. Two of the biggest clues about the status of Project Soli come from Google job postings. One is for a software architect which indicates the project…
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Alphabet’s Schmidt lays out top tech trends
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5e54ac0d865c53f96a4102ca314c6256.gif At the Milken Institute’s Global Conference this past week, Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt spoke at a session during which he shared his thoughts on top “tech moonshots” or trends that he sees changing the world we live in. Although these are not the same as what we commonly refer to when talking of Google X Labs’ “moonshots” you may note there is some overlap. One of the trends identified by Schmidt is also getting a lot of attention in the tech industry right now, virtual reality. Schmidt thinks the use of virtual reality for gaming and entertainment only represents the ear…
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10 inventions ‘The Simpsons’ predicted years before they happened
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b0f3987c50f0345f3b3c6e3c652fb946.jpgIt's been nearly 15 years since the South Park episode "Simpsons Already Did It" aired for the first time on Comedy Central. In case you haven't seen it, the conceit is that The Simpsons have already covered basically every plot imaginable, so at some point, you're going to repeat something that happened in an episode. What's incredible is that real life is apparently subject to the same rule. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4b11b237db6881cc08247a951faf2e6e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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There’s an $8 iPhone screen protector that has more than 9,200 5-star reviews
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/04e9791cae25940e5d4998414736fbb5.jpg Remember when we taught you how to figure out if all those glowing reviews on an Amazon product listing were fake? Well here's an indication that product reviews are real: if a product on Amazon has a 4.1-star overall rating that includes more than 9,000 — that's nine thousand — 5-star reviews, it's a pretty safe bet that it's the genuine article. And you can trust us, the Maxboost 0.2mm Ballistic Glass iPhone 6/6s Glass Screen Protector is indeed the genuine article. (more…) http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7853aba2f665c8e7aa724fe715589cd6._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Repo…
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Freaky ‘Jack-o-lantern’ jellyfish discovered near the Mariana trench
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/52f7d93e3fa00bf7613ce2374e633e9a.pngThere are a lot of very freaky looking animals out there that are still being discovered to this day. One such animal was recently discovered just above the Mariana trench: A "Jack-o-lantern" jellyfish whose head lights up like a Halloween pumpkin. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/280846fcc81acb5084a083d940f1f89f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Land Rover and Bullitt Group announce plans for new smartphone
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a306ecf4a6a8908dd692c6570bdd18bd.png Frequently news about a new manufacturer of smartphones involves the latest Chinese manufacturer ready to jump from serving that market to something bigger. The latest company to jump into the smartphone market involves a new angle though as Jaguar’s Land Rover group announced today a partnership with British company Bullitt Group to produce a brand new bespoke smartphone and line of accessories. The new Land Rover smartphone is expected to launch in early 2017. We will have to wait to see how Land Rover plans to set itself apart from the rest of the market, but they do mention qualiti…
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Google Opinion Rewards gets minor update
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ea8098678f9f71cf97afe6885ce32806.png Google doesn’t update its Opinion Rewards application often. However, today the app got a minor update you’ll appreciate. First off, the update makes the app available in countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, which didn’t have access to the app beforehand. As for everyone else who has the app already, you’re not getting left out of something new. The update brings a slightly revamped design including a few new design elements. The app has already been updated matching the material design guidelines, but this update matches it even closer. Nothing is too major, bu…
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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shares photos of the Mi Max ahead of launch
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e2dc961d82329b1af999cf113ded0545.jpg The Xiaomi Mi Max obtained its certification from the Chinese Regulatory TENNA a few days back, giving us a better sense of what to expect. Apparently the company doesn’t care much for secrets because the CEO Lei Jun just shared several photos of the upcoming Mi Max on Weibo. The images show the giant 6.44-inch smartphone from the front in a variety of scenes. Different photos are displayed on the Mi Max’s screen to match the area. These photos are sharp and show lots of detail with accurate colors, which will likely be a selling point. Front-facing capacitive keys for navigation have b…
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Chinese pre-orders for HTC 10 practically non-existent
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f25f1e8a2620b50c1f08ab5b91f9c2de.jpg As if the struggles to avoid falling out of the smartphone market altogether have not been difficult enough for HTC, a new report indicates the company may have really screwed up the launch of the HTC 10 in the Chinese market. According to this report, after eleven days of taking pre-orders through two retailers, supposedly only 251 HTC 10 devices have been ordered. In trying to succeed in the Chinese market, HTC made a strategic move to cut the price of the device in hopes of making it more readily available to buyers. The price point was established at 3,799 Chinese yuan, which is ab…
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Why Americans should order the Tesla Model 3 as fast as possible
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/17e06c2996f223b7141626c43e72ff2a.jpgAt $35,000, the Tesla Model 3 is a lot more affordable than its siblings. The car will be even cheaper to some early buyers based in the U.S. as they’ll be eligible for huge savings in the form of a $7,500 federal tax credit. That much was known before Tesla started taking orders for the car, and could explain the huge number of preorders registered in the first days. The faster you order one, the more likely to have a chance of scoring that tax cut, as this program expires after a certain sales milestone is reached. However, Tesla had to readjust its manufacturing plan after about 400,000 peo…
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Elon Musk wants a war with the fossil fuel industry
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/14a5eb145e68b234b52b26332cf9145f.pngThe fossil fuel industry is not exactly beloved, but it has us in a bind since we're still so dependent on oil for our energy needs. The Guardian brings us word that Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes it's time to really take the fight to the fossil fuels industry so we can really pave the way for cleaner energy alternatives. While talking at the World Energy Innovation Forum at the Tesla Factory in California this week, Musk decried the lobbying power that the oil and gas industries have over politicians in Washington and other capitals around the world. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMi…
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You’ll be riding in self-driving cars as soon as next year
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ee83d21cc8c249b899393e1e5e6975c8.jpgOf all the industries that are currently undergoing actual disruption right now, the automobile industry has to be somewhere near the top of the list. We're not talking about "disruption" as a meaningless buzzword — we're talking actual disruption here. Tesla's attack on the major players in the industry started off small, but now the biggest car brands in the world are scrambling to release electric cars and help build out charging infrastructures. Beyond electric, there's a whole new breed of autonomous vehicles lingering in the future, just waiting to change the way we travel. And as it tur…
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Jeff Bezos’ plans for space travel includes ‘millions of people living and working in space’
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8997abcd735651b619d1314b6c2cc7b0.jpgAs the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk is often regarded as a real-life version of Tony Stark. But truth be told, Musk isn't the only prominent CEO with two jobs and grand aspirations for space travel. While Jeff Bezos is primarily known as the CEO of Amazon, he's also the founder of Blue Origin, a privately funded spaceflight services company. Similar to what Elon Musk is trying to do with SpaceX, Blue Origin is primarily focused on developing technologies that will allow private citizens to travel to space without breaking the bank. And though Blue Origin receives a lot less press th…
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Kit Harrington explains how death has changed Jon Snow
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3c00e2299c3fbc8188fc84becf68fe93.jpgWe’re two episodes into the new season of Game of Thrones, and we’ve already seen more than half-a-dozen people meet the gods of Westeros. Death is one of the recurring characters in the popular HBO series, and it often takes away some of our favorite heroes. It did so with Jon Snow, albeit temporarily, which was a major upset for fans. By now you’ve heard that he returned from the dead even if you don’t watch the show, so we haven’t really spoiled anything at this point. But if you don’t want to know how Jon Snow’s resurrection impacts the show, then stop reading now, as some huge spoilers fo…
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Years too late, Microsoft has made a killer Windows Phone feature
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a189e27e0546eca58381a5118b9975ac.pngHey, remember Windows Phone? You probably don't and for a long time it seems like Microsoft hasn't remembered it either. Behind the scenes, however, it looks like Microsoft has been working on new features for its mobile operating system and at least one of them is really cool. Per The Verge, Microsoft recently took the wraps off a new feature that it describes as "pre-touch sensing for mobile interaction." Essentially, this feature can detect when your fingers are near the devices display and will automatically put up menu options for you to use. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirr…
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HBO ‘hopeful’ that Jon Stewart will be on the air before the November election
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/24a28551402ac35f6247b168261e0d2a.jpegJon Snow isn't the only Jon that HBO fans are excited to see return to television this year. Speaking with CNN's Brian Stelter in a Paley Media Council interview this week, HBO CEO Brian Plepler was asked about the chances that Jon Stewart would make his way on to the network before the election in November. “Yeah, I’m hopeful,” Plepler responded. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66af7a9505788356fe75b92177861273._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Feed your pet from half way around the world with this smart device
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5402fde7b8f15ac45dddcea294a115d1.jpg Why should your pet have to suffer just because you work long hours every day? Isn't it painful enough that you have to spend that much time apart without the added stress of knowing your best friend is sitting at home starving because you're stuck in traffic? It's 2016, pet owners, and there's a better way to do things now. Everything is connected to the internet in this day and age, and beginning two days from now thanks to Prime shipping, that will also include your dog or cat's food bowl. Meet the Feed and Go Smart Pet Feeder with Webcam & Wi-Fi, the best thing to happen to you si…
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Online tool tells you how strong your email and Facebook passwords are
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/163bc8478b4f32598f7e07c09330e095.jpgIt'll take hackers just 0.29 seconds to crack into your email or Facebook account if you use “password” or “12345” as your password. Seriously, it’s time to choose better passwords for your online accounts — and make sure they’re unique, too. If you’re not sure about how to go about setting up better passwords, there’s an online tool that will tell you how quickly hackers can break them using today’s tech. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9e50e66014286b64f38ae41510a6b6c1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This week’s 7 best new movie trailers
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/595990b281bb868c6ed81134a7f22da0.jpgYou know what day is today, right? It’s Captain America: Civil War day, at least in North America. The movie raked in more than $200 million during its international rollout last week, and it will likely crush the U.S. box office this weekend. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have plenty of other exciting new trailers to check out this week. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b9f195521ff2c0a0928003ac892968b6._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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ASUS to launch the ‘Zenvolution’ at end of month
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59361a8abde563205f7fcc2c3394852a.png ASUS has announced a new press event for May 30th in conjunction with the Computex 2016 event in Taiwan. ASUS has setup a countdown page for the event they have dubbed the Zenvolution. ASUS does not drop any hints with their countdown page, although we expect the launch of the Zenfone 3 line of devices to be one of the items covered during the streaming event. ASUS does include an Intel logo on the page, but that could be related to any one of several product lines that ASUS produces. ASUS uses an Intel processor in the Zenfone 2 device, so it would not be unexpected to see them stick …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Active makes an appearance online
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2a72e7ed7d4eebe835ea78874fd128a4.jpg Samsung could be launching a new variant of its Galaxy S7 later this year, as images of a Galaxy S7 Active have been spotted online with AT&T branding in tow. The Korean tech giant usually launches an Active variant alongside its year flagship handset, and it looks like this year isn’t going to be any different. It may not sell much as the original models, but this more durable version of the handset is popular among those who spend a lot of time outdoors and working in rough environments. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/eb97d749bbeb91e69edcba88b12e2492.jpg There…
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Moto G (2016) slides through Zauba, possible specs revealed
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b753c2b94767a62029ab00455ee98875.png Motorola shattered the meaning of “mid-range” with the Moto G (2015) last year. In 2016, the Lenovo-owned brand really has its work cut because of the bar being set so high. And it’s seeming like the world will be impressed once again. Two phones — the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus — could launch at the same time with specifications even better than before, giving consumers even more options for the Moto G (2016). What was just spotted on Zauba? Devices believed to be the next phones built by Lenovo under the Moto name. The Indian import and export database revealed the specs we’re likely to…