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Apple to open new 500-person office in San Francisco
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6f79c749592040a510097feff1b1d2f.jpg As Apple has grown into one of the most successful and profitable companies on the planet, one of the main issues it's struggled with has been employee retention. In a tech culture where engineers are almost primed to work on crazy new products and next-gen technologies, longstanding incumbents like Apple, despite its track record of innovation, are sometimes at a disadvantage. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/793daee36ee6c1c5e91c919f9244c002._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Can voters tell the difference between a Trump quote and a Hitler quote?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/223b7b521718b9cca7a261de0af2d7d6.jpg How can one compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler? One is a highly successful businessman turned presidential candidate with absolutely no consistency and decency while the other is generally regarded as the most evil tyrant in world history. In fact, regardless of what you think of Trump, comparing him to Hitler isn't fair. But it turns out that some of Trump’s fans would also vote for Hitler, at least according to a video that’s going viral on Facebook. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4df3d4c413af946f7fc4d68d770c206e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Rep…
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How to watch the Fox News GOP debate online tonight at 9PM EST
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/df33e964d6560c3d96be2ddf67952ef2.jpg And then there were four. Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, just four candidates will take the stage at the Fox Theater in Detroit for the latest Fox News GOP debate. Those candidates are Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and frontrunner Donald Trump. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/683f0272fc1cbb7f709aeb9f072c892e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here are all the best VR headsets currently available to buy or preorder
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/552492a21d38391fe64cff21f8492023.jpg 2016 could very well be the year that virtual reality takes off. We've seen preorders sell out in a matter of minutes. We've seen big game developers and entertainment companies show interest in the technology. But perhaps most importantly, we haven't seen a major critical backlash from the average consumer. Whether it changes the industry or not, we're ready to give virtual reality a fair shake. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/03d1530d9ff0e426e7d19f4136347406._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The FBI has lots of options for cracking iPhones without Apple’s help
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/68d3fbfc57f3d673c2dd1c139ee5e6cf.jpg The FBI would like us to believe that unless Apple helps it break into the iPhone 5c owned by San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook, it will miss out on a bunch of intelligence that could prevent future terrorist attacks. Many security researchers, however, have questioned whether the FBI really needs Apple's help to unlock this one device and Apple itself has questioned whether the FBI has really exhausted all its options for opening the phone. Wired this week talked to some more security researchers who talked about even more alternatives for the FBI to pursue that don't involve for…
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Connecticut may outlaw arming drones
by Guest Bill Mayeroff- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0525a05d79a5649b04d57f42a5c71c33.jpg Connecticut lawmakers are considering making it illegal to attach weapons to drones. Two bills regarding weaponizing drones are sitting in committee, but each contains this paragraph: “Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall operate or use any computer software or other technology, including, but not limited to, an unmanned aerial vehicle… that allows a person, when not physically present, to release tear gas or any like or similar deleterious agent or to remotely control a deadly weapon … or an explosive or incendiary device.” Additionally, the bill makes weap…
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Report: Intel to build an augmented reality headset
by Guest Bill Mayeroff- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e99d9148173f232b9891893791776448.jpg Intel is reportedly jumping on the augmented reality bandwagon. Reports indicate the chip maker is developing a headset to deliver augmented reality, also known as mixed reality, experiences. With augmented reality, images and/or information are superimposed over a view of the real world delivered through glass or the display of a smartphone. It differs from virtual reality in that with virtual reality, users see only computer generated images. It appears that with this augmented reality project, Intel is hoping to build new business outside of the shrinking market for personal com…
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Apple Music review
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e45f4260d6ea7422ced240565d0a2ae5.png Apple Music is truly Apple’s first foray in bringing one of its applications to Android. The company has brought a few other applications to Google’s mobile operating system, but they’re hardly worth noting. When it comes down to it, Apple Music is the first app Apple has brought to Android, and with it, they’re challenging the likes of Spotify, Google Play Music, and many others. Apple Music is generally accepted on its own home turf, but does it have what it takes to compete against its music streaming competitors over on Android? Hit the break to find out! Design http://and…
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[TA Deals] Martian’s Notifier smartwatch is only $36 for a limited time
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fbd40209b3e0a7241a797343330871fa.jpg Are you in the market for a new smartwatch, but don’t want to spend a fortune on something like the Huawei Watch or Moto 360? Then the Martian Notifier smartwatch over on Talk Android Deals might just be up your alley. Seamlessly blending technology and style together, the Martian Notifier smartwatch will keep you looking stylish and bring you all of the benefits of a traditional smartwatch. Get push notifications from any of hundreds of apps Assign custom vibration alerts Snap pictures using a remote trigger Set up to 5 individual or recurring alarms Receive alerts when you’re w…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is coming to you on April 1
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/62ea714baf910b2de37b0cd9719c02c3.png Star Wars: The Force Awakens went up for pre-order on Google Play without a specific release late last year almost at the same time the film started showing in theaters. Although a release date wasn’t provided, we knew the latest Star Wars installment would arrive in a digital format and on Blu-ray/DVD within the first few months of 2016. Films usually see home releases within four months of their original premieres. Today, The Walt Disney Company’s Bob Iger announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available on personal media platforms next month. The film will reach d…
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Someone finally dragged the tape measure into the digital age
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/19560e0a02a6c38ff8997c8fcd7efbda.jpg There are some things that go unchanged for decades because there's simply no way to improve them. The measuring tape, however, is not one of those things. People have been struggling with measuring tapes and eyeballing distances inaccurately for far too long, and now there's finally a better solution. Meet the Bosch GLM 15 Compact Laser Measure, a laser tape measure that can give you exact distance readings of up to 50 feet with the push of a button. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4cebd61d8da7599e9c8c4ee865749e80._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Rumor claims Google will bring 3D Touch to its 2016 Nexus phone
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7352807a12b038b3f2dda04a25992da3.jpg Google’s Android N isn’t due for a few more months, yet Android N chatter is picking up on the web. Rumors detailing potential features for Android N have already emerged, including claims that the next version of Android will feature support for 3D Touch-like features. This is still a rumor for the time being, but GizmoChina says that HTC is making a Nexus phone which will run Android N out of the box and feature Google’s native implementation of 3D Touch. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/deb5513fa27814c234c24786cceb1b61._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Rep…
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Hoverboard gunman shoots Dallas driver, rolls away to avoid capture
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c75a2d80224be075b1b9e99294206b1a.jpg A man on a hoverboard shot a driver in Dallas early Thursday and then rolled away to avoid capture, Fox 4 News reports. Police were called to a gas station in northwest Dallas shortly after 4 a.m. where they found a man with a gunshot wound in his arm. The wounded man told police that he was driving when a black male with dreadlocks rode by and shot him. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ff2d448a4d2ff66dc60adb173d2f94d0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The 25 cities with the best quality of life in the world
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f07bfd3a00e4ffc6cf44135326ef5dbc.jpg Earlier this week, we took a look at which cities across the world provide the lowest quality of life, a ranking that is determined by a number of factors, including crime, pollution, the prevalence of disease, medical and educational facilities, infrastructure, political repression, and the availability of goods and services. Today, we turn things around and draw your attention to which global cities you might want to consider living in, or at the very least, perhaps visiting at some point. The rankings below were put together by Mercer, a human resources consulting firm that calculates …
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Video explains a key component of the Galaxy S7’s camera
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a8ff0a3e7c6f6834fee329712e5e6191.jpg Samsung called out Apple several times on stage during its Galaxy S7 announcement when it introduced the new phone's camera. Now a video has popped up on the web that shows how the Galaxy S7’s camera works while explaining the ins and outs of one of its key features. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a620cc20f16815844c17dc17f208b2ee._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant now Nest compatible
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/efcf87b9448fd8c04d58527f758478e4.jpg The Alexa voice assistant aims to help users control their home environment, and now the system supports products from both Honeywell and Nest. Also present inside of Amazon’s Echo, Alexa now finds itself as a part of Honeywell and Nest’s own WiFi-connected thermostats, which Amazon says will be fully operational by the end of the month. According to a report from The Verge, Alexa will also begin working with some of Insteon’s smart home thermostats too, further expanding the brand and its reach. Earlier today, Amazon lifted the lid on two new devices hoping to transform the liv…
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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 loses 8GB of storage right away thanks to Android and TouchWiz
by Guest Brent D'Alessandro- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a71668c148179d8dbd54eee2538d802e.jpg Like usual from Samsung, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have a ton of their storage already taken up before purchasing. Although these phones are offered in 32GB, the actual usable storage will only be 24GB as Android and Samsung’s TouchWiz take up 8GB of storage. This is, of course, before you load on any of your apps or enter any personal information that still needs to be synced. Once you do all of that, the usable storage again decreases. Before the Galaxy S7 came out, I expected this to be the case as my Galaxy S6 Edge has roughly 7-8GB of its 32GB storage taken up by the operating…
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Boost Mobile offers to cut competitors’ rates in half on family plans
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/81b7bbede3d543f60d3096c1454e10f2.png Boost Mobile, a Sprint prepaid phone service, announced the launch of a special offer aimed to lure customers away from T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon. Similar to what Sprint does for post-paid accounts, Boost Mobile is offering family plans for two to four lines at rates that are half of what other carriers offer for new customers who port a number over to Boost Mobile. The plans start at $60 per month for two lines and go up to $85 per month for three lines or $110 per month for four lines. One attractive feature of these plans, in addition to the pricing, is that each line gets its …
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YouTube stars can now be awarded Emmys
by Guest Brent D'Alessandro- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6b2123ba36ca24e8eb062a0a105802a0.jpg It’s a big day for YouTube content creators as their channels can now be nominated to win an Emmy. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has now decided to expand the amount of categories it has by adding online shows as well. The new awards can go to content from places like YouTube Red, Crackle, Adult Swim and more. In this brand new category, the awards will be best acting performance in a short-form original series, best short-form original series comedy or drama, and best short-form original series reality or non-fiction. In order to win, the shows must have at least six epis…
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Google Play offering ‘Bling’ for free before it’s in theaters
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b99760eee2e18183a082021eaa779919.png Bling, an upcoming film starring Taylor Kitsch and Carla Gugino, is being debuting exclusively on Google Play before it’s in theaters later this year. Click here to view the embedded video. If the trailer doesn’t help your understanding of Bling, the following is the film’s synopsis: Lowly theme park mechanic Sam dreams about his childhood sweetheart Sue. With the misguided belief that only a bling ring can win the girl of his dreams, Sam plans the most perfect night to propose to his one true love. But when supervillain Oscar shows up with an evil scheme involving a ring of …
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7 features I desperately want (but won’t get) in the iPhone 7
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c9c1506a8a23c4ab78e23ee305b63d9.jpg If half a dozen independent reports from reliable sources pan out, Apple is less than three weeks away from unveiling its first new iPhone of 2016. The iPhone SE is shaping up to be a valuable addition to the company's smartphone lineup, providing a solid option to users who want to upgrade but don't want a larger phone. It's a smart business move but on a personal level, I have no interest in the iPhone SE. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the smartphones I want to see, and I still have more than six months to wait before they're made official. In the meantime, I've been thinking a …
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First trailer released for the new ‘Ghostbusters’ movie
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f5ebbe9ef60c6a1facb3b2ed77c99252.png There's a new Ghostbusters movie coming out this summer and, much to the chagrin of some longtime fans, its main protagonists are all women. Yes, the fact that Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones will be playing the Ghostbusters in the upcoming blockbuster has greatly upset some people and you can see that discontent reflected in the massive number of thumbs-down votes the movie's first trailer is getting on its YouTube page. Speaking of... the new Ghostbusters released its first trailer on Thursday and its gives us some hints of what's in store for us later thi…
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7 serious smartphone security mistakes you need to stop making immediately
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8f41029b3001fa26c6682ccf62720e15.jpg One of the biggest stories in tech right now is the ongoing battle between Apple, the FBI and the U.S. government. The FBI is now in possession of an iPhone that had belonged to one of two shooters in the San Bernardino tragedy that took place late last year. 16 people were left dead including the two terrorists who carried out the attack, and another 22 were injured. Now, the FBI wants Apple to provide it with tools that will allow it to break into the recovered phone, and Apple is refusing. We've hit this issue from every angle so we won't rehash it again in this post. We've also heard …
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Amazon’s 13 best deals of the day (plus a great bonus deal)
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b3e7c3adce5f5f3ced5d266d81de7788.jpg We're only on the third day of March and we may have already received more positive feedback from deal hunters in three days than we got all month in February. Amazon is really putting together some strong deals this month, and we're digging extra deep to ensure that we come up with all the best ones. Today's batch is as good as any we've offered so far, and it includes an insanely low price on a 42" 4K Ultra HD TV, a great All-in-One Desktop PC from HP, a gorgeous Danby Designer wine cooler, a lightning fast D-Link Systems AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router and more. We've also go…
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This is a sinister solution for killing voicemail, and I can’t wait to try it
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ec7e18d40f48ccd7b94c2804709f25e6.jpg Like the rotary phone and soon, the gasoline powered car, voicemail's time has come and gone. We need to kill it. No one wants to hear your awkward tumblings and fumblings as you explain yourself to a digital recorder. And does anyone even listen to voicemails all the way through to the end anymore? Does anyone listen to them at all? We all have caller ID and when we see a missed call, we call or text back. If it's a blocked number, we don't want to hear from you anyway. A new app has now emerged that looks to kill voicemail by annoying your callers as much as they annoy you when they lea…