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Agent Smith becomes the hero in this incredible ‘Matrix’ fan theory
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/67e59265aa2c42d015b1d497b36a558d.jpgFor all our misgivings about the direction the franchise took in its sequels, The Matrix remains one of the most beloved action blockbusters of the past two decades. Even as its special effects become increasingly dated, the movie still manages to creep its way into our conversations on a regular basis. That's why you might not be surprised to hear that some fans have concocted a fascinating theory about Neo and Agent Smith in the ensuing years. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0fa2287f6873c51a38394c4736f7b461._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Walking Dead season finale trailer finally gives us a glimpse at this year’s villain
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/702c7923e665e498ffb4e95f09383de0.pngZombies aren’t the worst thing that can kill you in The Walking Dead. In fact, our fellow humans represent the more lethal danger. We end up labeling good guys and bad guys in the TV show because we root for Rick and Co., who appear to be the better representatives of our species in this post-apocalyptic world. But in the end, everyone’s evil to a certain extent. That said, with two episodes left in season 6 of the popular AMC show, the trailer for the season finale has leaked and it reveals the villain we’ve been waiting for. Beware, fans, spoilers may follow below. (more…)http://androidf…
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Audi Executive: ‘I hate to admit it but Tesla did everything right’
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6fb924e84c4dc30d50762871afaef09c.jpgIn the hyper-competitive auto industry, it's not uncommon to see industry executives take swipes at rivals. And Tesla, on account of it being a relative newcomer to the game, not to mention the fact that it's dead set on shaking up the industry at large, often seems to be the target of subtle and not so subtle verbal jabs. That said, it's somewhat refreshing to hear an auto executive actually give Tesla some props. Recently, Stefan Niemand, the man responsible for Audi's entire EV strategy, relayed a few sweet words about Tesla while speaking at the Technical Congress of the German Association…
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This week reminded me of one thing I really hate about Apple
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/31ad80ed4f0a1559a1f74055ae7dd112.jpgAs I've written before, I have a love-hate relationship with Apple. I think the company makes terrific products and it does a great job of looking out for its customers in disputes with the government over issues such as encryption. However, Apple's executives often exhibit a real snootiness about other companies' products that extends at times to those companies' customers. The basic message that I often hear communicated from Apple executives is something along the lines of, "Isn't it sad that all those poor peasants out there don't know any better and are still using Windows and Android!" …
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Real-world performance test proves U.S. version of Galaxy S7 is slower
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2330f3e4ddd60e9975eb608ab300933b.jpgSamsung's chip fab division manufactures both Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 processor as well as Samsung's own Exynos 8890 chipset. Of course, it only designed one of those two chips, and it appears as though the company did a far better job of optimizing its own silicon for the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge than the chip from its San Diego, California-based partner. A new real-world performance tests conducted recently shows yet again that Samsung's international Galaxy S7 and S7 edge models outperform their U.S. counterparts, which are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chip. (more…)h…
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Amazon’s 12 best deals of the day for March 25
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f20b3706ff239dc1923e281ba5f76fac.jpg This has been a long week packed with killer deals on all sorts of great gear, but it's not over just yet. The BGR Deals team is finishing things off with a bang, and we've got 12 solid bargains for you to check out today. Included in this list are two cable modems that will save you up to $120 a year on ISP fees, a $34 quick charging power bank, a sweet price on an unlocked Nexus 5X and more. (more…) http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a16135a20d3c8f519defceaa84e775b3._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Batman v Trump: This is the showdown we actually wanted to see
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4ea9d3632768a61349bec58542acbf18.jpgAs of this morning, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is sitting at a depressing 30% on Rotten Tomatoes. There are plenty of comic book fans that enjoy seeing a darker take on DC's most popular heroes, but the movie clearly isn't striking a chord with the audience the way Warner Bros. expected it to. Sadly, it's too late to go back and edit the movie, but one minor change might have made all the difference in the world: Replace Superman with Donald Trump. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8b6774c59e8f1e5135ea878ae74a7bca._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Oh good, another theory on what’s going to kill the iPhone
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c9c1506a8a23c4ab78e23ee305b63d9.jpgApple's iPhone is doomed. It's going to die. We've been hearing about various "iPhone killers" ever since Apple's first smartphone was released back in 2007. Apparently, the iPhone has more lives than a litter of kittens. Sometimes when we read about an iPhone killer, it's just some random also-ran device that a blogger or tech journalist is overselling in a headline. He or she knows the device in question has no prayer of killing anything, let alone the iPhone, but "iPhone killer" will always draw more eyeballs than "piece of junk you'll forget existed a month from now." Other times though, p…
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Sprint announces new 30-day satisfaction guarantee program
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5871cf198061eb403f9732d622310af8.jpg Sprint announced a new 30-day satisfaction guarantee program today, where the carrier will refund the cost of a device and service charges to a customer if they aren’t satisfied within that 30-day period. Sprint has been going through some financial turmoil as of late, and has been cutting costs in order to hopefully get on the up and up. There’s no telling how this program will help them in that regard, but the carrier is obviously hoping that it’ll attract more customers. Here’s the official word from Sprint: “The Sprint satisfaction guarantee is available for a limited tim…
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OnePlus 3 benchmarks surface along with a rumored April 7th launch
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/da82ee08b66d6e6a0fbd17a14ff28e76.jpgWe all know the OnePlus 3 is coming, we just don’t know when. If you want to believe a new rumor, though, it looks like we might see the 2016 flagship from OnePlus get announced on April 7th, much earlier than the original June timeframe. The release date isn’t the only thing that leaked about the OnePlus 3 today, however. An AnTuTu benchmark score popped up with the model number A3000, revealing a pretty high-end device running Android 6.0.1. There is a Snapdragon 820 CPU paired with 4 GB of RAM, a 1080p screen, along with an 8 megapixel and a 16 megapixel camera. Those specs fall in line …
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Snapchat buys personalized emoji group Bitstrips, reports say
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1fe63a7941f2e9037461e88c1d490e30.jpg Fortune is reporting that Snapchat has picked up Toronto-based Bitstrips in a deal valued at a whopping $100 million. According to Fortune’s Dan Primack, the big money deal is to be paid out ‘in a mix of cash and stock’, yet it’s still not clear how Snapchat will be using its new partner. Bitstrips is responsible for bitmoji, one of the most popular apps of 2014 that lets users create personalized avatars. After making their character, it’s possible for downloaders to place those images into a text message, status update or chat window. The Snapchat app for Android already allow…
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Google building its own version of the Amazon Echo
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d3d32855a9bc0a6e63f37120e4e24548.png According to sources speaking to The Information, Google is building its own voice-assisted product similar to the Amazon Echo. The technology publication has reported that Google looks to be working alone on the rumored release, and at the time of writing details are scarce. This latest news on Google’s plans to take over the living room comes as part of a report on Next, described as a “stalled”, struggling service that hasn’t delivered in the way that many had hoped. Nest’s team have apparently requested to be involved in Google’s plans, The Information claims, although Google i…
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Redbox preparing to launch own streaming service
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b3ec3a49255631a8b5d32a5dc74d552.jpg DVD rental group Redbox is getting ready to take on the video-streaming giants with Redbox Digital, a source speaking to Variety has revealed. An exclusive report from Variety explains that multiple sources have mentioned the planned move, also sharing a series of screenshots of the service in action and a new logo. Redbox Digital will supposedly take the form of a buying and renting service, allowing customers to watch TV shows and movies across multiple platforms such as PCs and mobile devices. To add to that, Redbox is said to be integrating its existing loyalty program into the…
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[TA Deals] Take to the skies with the SKEYE Nano Drone or the Hubsan H501S FPV Brushless Drone
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/914d05e3c5ff2729de11f133fc46f2b3.jpgBuying a drone can involve a lot of research depending on your budget and the features you would like it to have. Luckily for you, Talk Android Deals has a choice of 2 drones for your perusal today; the SKEYE Nano Drone with Camera that can be had for just $49.99, or the larger, fuller featured Hubsan H501S X4 FPV Brushless Drone for $349. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7f48151a0a53b5cbeb5553cd0ba66c6d.jpgLet’s take a look at the SKEYE Nano Drone first, it’s a drone that literally fits in the hand, has built-in LED lights, and a camera so you can record your exploits with the d…
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Sprint updates both the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy Note 4 to Android 6.0.1
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/038fd3c178157ae18ecf959319739a31.png We’re in March 0f 2016, and Google’s latest version of Android is finally beginning to roll out to a large sum of handsets. Today, Sprint pushed Android 6.0.1 to both last year’s Galaxy Note 5 and 2014’s Galaxy Note 4. Sprint decided to go straight from Android 5.1.1 to Android 6.0.1, skipping Android 6.0. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Note 4 and Note 5 are being updated on the same day. Normally you’d see the newer handset get the update first, but this isn’t the case this time around for Sprint. The update will bring all of the latest features from both Samsung and Google including do…
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Pawn shop returns Glass to Google
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4f9f903060a2ad24654c5a3b1670fab3.jpg Apparently confirming that a recent eBay listing was in fact a new version of Google’s enterprise edition of Google Glass, the pawnbroker that listed the item has canceled the auction and returned the item to Google. This move comes after representatives from Google visited the shop on Monday following a weekend of intense bidding on eBay. According to Frank Romero, shop manager for Buy Sell Loan, Google “came and talked to us and then we returned them to them.” Romero did not provide any other details about how the Glass unit ended up at the pawn shop or how they determined that the d…
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[Deal] Save on these Tronsmart chargers with Quick Charge 2.0
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2e190696fb90795dd7953ffc041c715f.jpg Many devices released in 2015 and 2016 ship with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology that enables faster charging. The chargers needed to unlock this benefit, though, can get pricey. But right now on Amazon, Tronsmart is hosting a sale on three of its Quick Charge 2.0-ready accessories. Tronsmart has a wall charger, car charger, and charging station available with sizable discounts. And all you’ll need to do is enter promotional codes that the company sent us. Tronsmart 3-Port USB Wall Charger Promo code: 3USBWALL Discount: $10.50 [*]Tronsmart 2-Port USB Car Charger Promo c…
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LG’s low-end K4 smartphone now available at Verizon
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a4b1bd1d835e6f627c2fa4db49adedcd.jpg Verizon announced today that the LG K4 LTE, a low-end smartphone, is now available to buy on the carrier’s network. One of the neat things about this phone is that Verizon is calling it a “World phone,” as it’s capable of working in over 200 countries. The smartphone has a 4.5-inch (854×480) display, a 1.1GHz quad-core processor, a 5-megapixel rear camera, a 2-megapixel front camera, 16GB of internal storage, microSD support, a 1,940mAh battery, and the handset is running Android 5.1.1. The LG K4 LTE costs $120 outright, but Verizon is also offering it at $5 on a 24-month device…
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Watch: Siberian wind pulls 41-ton Boeing 737 along the runway like it’s a toy
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/07da51a60b7131d659afe3e5539ed353.jpgPlanes and high winds aren’t the best of friends, especially when the aircraft is grounded. We’ve seen storms lift parked planes off the ground in the past, but that's nothing compared to what you're about to see in this video. Hurricane winds in the Siberian city of Norilsk were able to pull a Boeing 737-800 jet along a runway while witnesses recorded the whole thing. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8d04e9800ab7dafe6751ce9d4ac1b22b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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FBI’s secret iPhone hacking method may not be a secret for long
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/68d3fbfc57f3d673c2dd1c139ee5e6cf.jpgWith the FBI reportedly employing the services of an Israeli forensic software company to access the San Bernardino shooter's locked iPhone, you might be forgiven for thinking that the back and forth legal battle between Apple and the FBI is finally coming to an end. The reality, though, is a bit more complex. Even if the FBI successfully manages to access the iPhone 5c used by San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook, Bloomberg relays that the FBI might be obligated to divulge the mechanics of the hack to Apple. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5bd900bd3a3eca5cad286ccab…
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I paid more for my iPhone than you’ll pay for this huge 4K Ultra HD TV
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c0073b80678ddd952c75694b392cb9fa.jpg Think about how far the flat-screen television market has come over the past decade. New tech used to cost an arm and a leg for years after it first came out. But now, the industry moves so quickly that company's can't afford to keep trying to charge a premium. Why? Because the competition will undercut them every time. Here's a perfect example: you can now get a huge top-rated 4K Ultra HD television from a leading manufacturer for less than I paid for my 64GB iPhone 6s. For a limited time on Amazon, the LG Electronics 49UF6700 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV (2015 Model) is just $699.99 with …
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Apple can’t really prevent the scary way spies might tap into iPhone data
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8f41029b3001fa26c6682ccf62720e15.jpgApple may have won its first major battle with intelligence and law enforcement agencies, at least in the public eye. But the iPhone encryption wars are far from over, and there's no telling whether the FBI will indeed stop from harassing the company about creating backdoors into its software. Furthermore, there’s no telling what the NSA can already do when it comes to encrypted iPhones, and Apple is apparently worried that spies may have an out-of-the-box way to tap into iPhone data — one that doesn’t require court orders, public debates or new legislation. It’s all very simple for intelligen…
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Forget Android rivals, the only phone the iPhone 7 needs to top is the iPhone 6s
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d8ef815b002c7125447b393ab3e6c27.jpgEarlier this week, longtime technology journalist Walt Mossberg penned a piece for The Verge arguing that the iPhone 7 needs to "be spectacular," particularly because the products Apple introduced at its special media event this week were nothing special. I found Mossberg's take in this regard to be a little bit off base. This week's media event wasn't intended to show off Apple's latest and greatest technologies. Rather, it was intended to shore up holes in the company's product line, specifically as it pertains to a 4-inch iPhone. Remember, Apple last introduced a 4-inch iPhone more than two…
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Greatest Instagram account ever posts nothing but cringeworthy Tinder chats
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Believe it or not, Instagram can be used for things other than just posting selfies and pictures of your cat. You can also post pictures of your dog. Joking aside, Instagram can be a wonderfully fun social network if you follow the right accounts — and if you can get past the fact that every fourth post in your timeline is now an advertisement. We've shared a number of great Instagram accounts to follow in the past, and we've gotten a lot of good feedback from people who say their timelines are now more beautiful because of us. Well, there's nothing beautiful about this new account we're about to recommend but if you haven't seen it already, we promise that you'll be glad…
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This gorgeous iPhone 7 concept looks too good to be true
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The iPhone generates plenty interest among designers, with many people trying to imagine what next-gen iPhones might look like as well as predicting the innovative features future models will offer customers. Currently, it’s the iPhone 7 that's capturing the imagination of designers. Some of them come up with quite believable concepts while others have more outlandish iPhone dreams. Glaxon Paul’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Pro are gorgeous, but they’re also devices Apple definitely won't be building, at least not this year. DON’T MISS: All the best new iPhone and iPad features in iOS 9.3 The designer imagined a sleek iPhone that has an edge-to-edge display and a very thin …