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Security experts say that the FBI’s war with Apple could be a ‘path to hell’
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ffcb1329801a07f6ff25f8ee36cea2b1.jpg As Apple's war with the FBI over digital privacy comes to a head, the public opinion appears to be swinging rapidly in Apple's favor. According to The Guardian, security experts gathered at the RSA Conference in San Francisco this week believe that the government's attempts to undermine digital security are "misguided" and could lead us on a "path to hell." Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6ce20ff877b5a1bd7fa0a6e18bc6e329._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Watch a driverless Audi tear up a racetrack at 120 MPH
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/145a8cb6f60cfd2cc9adb29db2f90347.jpg Self-driving cars are the future of transportation, and the future is almost here. Google has been testing driverless cars for years now with great success, and there are even towns that already use self-driving electric busses to cart people around. But do autonomous race cars take things too far? Is that really something we want to see? OK fine, it's pretty cool to see a driverless car tear up a racetrack at 120 MPH. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6719a58319541331ff92ca4be77f90ed._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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From high seas to high tech: Pirates hack shipping company
by Guest FoxNews.com- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e5193417a19fcfc07003f5157f22ed92.jpg Cunning tech-savvy pirates hacked a shipping company’s systems, enabling them to carefully target cargo on the firm’s vessels. A report released by Verizon RISK (Research, Investigations, Solutions and Knowledge) Team reveals that “a global shipping conglomerate” fell victim to the high-tech pirates. The unnamed company contacted the Verizon cyber specialists after the pirates adopted a new strategy. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ad90aff9e1de9a9f87fcfff1ed6c269c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Photographers: Save big on this Nikon camera kit on Amazon right now
by Guest David Ertischek- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dec8232a42b3dfa6b5a60aeebc6b18ee.jpg A steady hand is one thing, but a stationary tripod for a camera is a whole other thing when it comes to taking photos. The 60 Inch Tripod and Universal Camera Remote Control Kit for Nikon is for sale on Amazon for $37.82 with free shipping on orders more than $49, or 53% off list price. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/81d6f92ec4f6dd0f4a746108c78c9c68._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Apple takes on the FBI in Congress: 9 things you may have missed from yesterday’s hearing
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9ec19c178dd91c6612a08ca22c276f0d.jpg The policy debate sparked by Apple's legal battle with the FBI has galvanized the tech world and has understandably attracted worldwide attention. At the core, Apple's battle with the FBI centers on how we should strike a balance between user privacy and the interests of national security. Yesterday, both Apple and the FBI appeared before Congress where they each explained their respective positions in detail. The entire hearing was more than five hours long; so while you may have already heard some key excerpts, it might also be helpful to highlight some of the broader talking points tha…
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Samsung Pay and Apple Pay are in a tight race to dominate mobile payments
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/56bc5b7eee5ea7617bc1f6cde3513faf.png Samsung Pay is being adopted a lot faster as the go-to mobile payment service than Apple Pay had when it first launched in October 2014, according to a new report from Bloomberg Business. Samsung Pay made its debut in the US in September 2015, and has since signed up over 5 million users and has handled over $500 million in transactions over that six month period. In comparison, Apple Pay launched in October 2014, and has since only signed up about 12 million users globally. If Samsung’s number continue at its same growth rate, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay could be in a serious head-to-h…
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AT&T open insurance enrollment begins today
by Guest Ryan Rabea- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c43349e26afc9c59d843a30a3a75f0a4.jpg It seems to be a pretty common thing now for carriers to have open enrollment periods for those of us who forwent insurance when initially purchasing our devices. Verizon has open insurance enrollment that started in January, which is ending March 12th, and now AT&T is having an open enrollment starting today and running through April 30th. Normally when purchasing a phone through AT&T you have to sign up for one of its insurance plans within the first 30 days of buying the phone. Sometimes life happens and we forget to tack-on that insurance plan, or maybe we just thought we …
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Samsung Pay gets even better with support for Wells Fargo
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a71668c148179d8dbd54eee2538d802e.jpg Samsung Pay announced today that is is now supporting Wells Fargo in its journey to dominate the mobile payments space. The addition of Wells Fargo means that Samsung Pay now supports 70 different banks and credit unions. You can find a detailed list of supported institutions here, but Samsung Pay does support all of the major ones out there, such as PNC, Chase, and American Express. It goes without saying, Samsung Pay has been a roaring success, and the company only sees growth ahead. Samsung Pay has signed up over 5 million customers and has handled transactions to the tone of $5…
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HTC One M10 teased in new #PowerOf10 video
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/565597ced7c9cbe546ffc46353e66802.jpg After disappointing many with the One M9, HTC will be out for revenge with its upcoming One M10 flagship. HTC just posted another teaser with the hashtag “PowerOf10.” This indicates that the teaser is referring to the One M10. If HTC wants to take on LG’s new G5 and Samsung’s new Galaxy S7, it’s going to take a lot. In HTC’s latest teaser video, the company reveals that they’ve been working long nights and harder than ever to surprise us with something big. In the teaser we hear the line “we’re working non-stop not because we have to, because we want to.” Hearing this from HTC me…
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge put to the drop test against iPhone 6S Plus
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/18f58a2ae7b4813d4364f7292d9c8479.png New flagship phones means it is time for a new batch of drop test videos to start hitting YouTube. The latest is a video posted yesterday that adds a little bit of a spin to the normal drop test video by comparing the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge against the Apple iPhone 6S Plus, meaning double the cringe-worthy drops. You may also notice a trend in the videos being generated as folks get their hands on Samsung’s latest devices as they do comparisons against Samsung’s biggest rival in the smartphone market, Apple. This drop test video follows another one we saw recently that pits the devices in…
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10 mind-blowing space photos captured by the Hubble Telescope
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/539ac2c0252e9d7493d2d5d8a9726322.jpg NASA's Hubble Telescope regularly blows my mind by taking some incredible photos of the universe that make me realize just how small our humble little planet is. After combing through the archive of some of the best Hubble space photos on NASA's website, I've picked out 10 that I found to be particularly incredible. Let's check them out below. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/096717a691f22faf24b49939f89336a9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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One early adopter’s review of the Galaxy S7 edge
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4c972ba681c487a528d6af15053752c6.jpg Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge won't be going on sale until March 11th but one lucky user got their copy of the device early and posted some detailed impressions of it over at Reddit's /r/Android page. In short, the user found a lot to love in the device and confirmed our impressions that the S7 edge will be the Android smartphone to beat in 2016. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/39470e0dec7b77b864ec2c3f99ff3c5b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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7 items that will make any office or home office look high-end and modern
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6b8a4b1167de5bd6a8d104f4d9c0c6cd.jpg You don't need to be a high-paid executive to have a fancy high-end office, and the BGR Deals team is here to show you some great pieces that will spice up any office. These modern items are all reasonably affordable. Well, they're much cheaper than the similar items in your boss' office but they look just as impressive. Check them all out below. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7c0d550909b8e21fb1c7420f033ffb81._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google Docs update fires another shot at Microsoft
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6b60081f638049700c9c7c9d0ac56c51.png There's no easier way to create, edit and share documents online than Google Docs. It doesn't receive as much attention as many of Google's standout services, but it's an incredibly useful tool, and one that many students and full-time employees alike use on a daily basis. And best of all, it's free. This week, Google is sprucing Docs up with a few new templates in order to better compete with Microsoft Office. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5e3b6e60242b3b08b3edfa6a161beae3._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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An outlandish iPhone 7 Plus rumor that actually makes a lot of sense
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d8ef815b002c7125447b393ab3e6c27.jpg A sketchy rumor originally spotted by MacRumors suggests that Apple's upcoming iPhone 7 Plus might actually be branded as the iPhone Pro. According to a report emanating from the Chinese website MyDrivers, Apple is considering the name change in an effort to more fully differentiate the larger 5.5-inch model iPhone from its smaller 4.7-inch companion. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d2d73915743f33c4f739766b82bcd761._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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[TA Deals] Learn how to code at your own price with this course bundle
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ce1708421232f50f5ef8e538079ae09a.jpgIf you’ve thought about learning how to code there’s never been an easier way to do so than the bundle of courses on offer at Talk Android Deals. Besides learning to use AngularJS, Python, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, Ruby, Git and Cloud computing with AWS, you can also pay what you want for the bundle. The bundle includes the following courses: AngularJS: From Zero to Hero Become a Professional Python Programmer Build Responsive Real World Sites with HTML5 & CSS3 Become a Certified Web Developer Learn Linux in 5 Days and Level Up Your Career PHP & MySQL Web Development from Sc…
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Slack is working on bringing voice and video chat to its service
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4ce6047d391b10fabdfe312a6fef4b93.jpgSlack already has a pretty solid presence in the business landscape, but a leaked roadmap shows they’re planning on adding more useful features to the chat service to make it even more compelling over competitors. The two biggest features in the upcoming months? Voice and video chatting. Slack currently offers a simple and effective way of keeping up with a team and collaborating on projects, so being able to quickly turn a text chat into a voice or video chat is incredibly useful. Slack already uses Skype to make voice calls, but being able to do everything within Slack’s own environment w…
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Here’s when Samsung’s Galaxy series will get Android 6.0
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dc3b8aff7880e8ab6aca1b41356b306f.jpg Lots of Galaxy users including myself have been waiting patiently for Android 6.0. Not too far back we heard that the update began rolling out to unlocked Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge units. Samsung’s latest Galaxy S7 duo will have it pre-loaded. Thanks to Phone Arena, we obtained an updated roadmap as to when Samsung will unfold Android 6.0 on its devices. If you have a high-end Samsung smartphone that came out last year, there’s a good chance you’re getting the Android 6.0 update soon. However, this doesn’t mean older devices won’t be getting it. It may just be a longer wait. Sta…
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge battery life ‘insane’, says reviewer
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/81b945dd996a8e57477e000f03a8af61.jpg YouTube’s iTalkTech has delivered the verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge’s battery life, putting the smartphone through its paces for his audience. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge arrives rocking a 3,600 mAh battery, and the YouTuber says that he was able to get around 6 hours of screen-on time out of the gadget. Speaking to his audience about the S7 Edge’s power, iTalkTech said that he was very rigorous with usage during the review period, but was still highly impressed by his findings. He said: “I was constantly checking emails, Twitter, Instagram and web surfing. I …
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Google Photos updated with more editing tools
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/abaa078a1495f40c84e0572e365232eb.png Google has updated its Photos service with some much-needed editing tools, allowing users to further customize their snaps thanks to various changes. The recent additions made to Google Photos mean it’s now possible to edit multiple pictures at once, and the website’s development team say that the result is a faster overall experience for all. Users can now navigate between different photos all whilst staying in editing mode, and edits made to pictures are saved automatically. On top of that, undoing edits made to snaps is straightforward. An all-new aspect ratio selector lets y…
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Was Kanye just busted for stealing music software off The Pirate Bay?
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e7030bfe32632f1674fc23ee7efab07f.jpg Kanye West probably isn't happy about all the people who have been pirating his new album. However, that hasn't stopped the mercurial rapper and producer from using the Pirate Bay to possibly steal someone else's software. Per Ars Technica, Kanye West tweeted out a screenshot from his laptop on Wednesday that showed a tab open for the Pirate Bay as well as other tabs open for MacKeeper and Media Downloader. In other words, it sounds like Kanye busted himself with his own hand in the cookie jar. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d031874b223cce0fcbb4077db…
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Apple asks the FBI: How hard did you really try to hack into the iPhone?
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26b16ab259ae4bb41e1c1c0b07e0bb3d.jpg There's no question that Apple's ongoing legal dispute with the FBI has brought a myriad of complex legal, security, and policy issues to the forefront. But if we put those serious issues aside for just a moment, one of the more interesting aspects of the case, I think, is that the FBI even needed Apple's help in the first place. Especially given how pervasive and advanced the NSA's surveillance and hacking techniques were even just a few years ago, many people, including myself, were of the opinion that government agencies, from the FBI to the CIA, likely had the technical expertise to e…
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Three external hard drives up to 5TB are on sale at deep discounts on Amazon
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e4a0f58ad818a7dc14f89b73f95eabf7.jpg Toshiba is one of the top brands in the world when it comes to storage solutions. The company is known for high-quality products that are typically available at fair prices, so when Toshiba gear goes on sale it's always worth considering. Well wouldn't you know it, Amazon is currently offering bigger-than-normal discounts on three different external hard drives, two of which are available in five different colors each. Note that all of these sale prices are only good through the end of the day on Saturday, March 5. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a4cc…
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Does the Galaxy S7 bend?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/45f658de03bb55b1ecdc7bb791a99036.jpg The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are already shipping to buyers in certain markets, and some people may be wondering how the phone does in certain stress tests. Both handsets are rather large, featuring 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch displays, so would they sustain any damage when placed in the pockets of skinny jeans? Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c05c4976c9f595a15fc7f52d85f6c721._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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There’s now a way to play as Donald Trump in ‘Civilization V’
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e622ad8155343eb710caa364f5c4e545.jpg There's an increasing (and terrifying) likelihood that doughy billionaire Donald Trump could actually become our next president. To get a preview of the horrors that await us, some person has created a mod for the game Civilization V in which we can play a version of America that's headed by President Trump. The results are both hilarious and depressing. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5fa79dcbf91a84e385de1d79e728d32b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report