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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has become the third CEO in a day to quit President Trump's manufacturing council in protest, the company announced in a blog post late Monday. Krzanich said "I stand with others for equality and improving US competitiveness. Both require improving in todays environment." Continue reading... Trending right now: Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pants We’ve never seen anything like this latest iPhone 8 leak Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The Galaxy Note 8 is the next big thing coming from Samsung, the company made sure we all know that. It’s basically a pumped up Galaxy S8, a phone that gets a better camera, a stylus, a 3D Touch-like display, and new software tricks. But at its core, the Galaxy Note 8 is as powerful as the Galaxy S8. Or, at least, it should be. A new benchmark leak, however, indicates the Galaxy Note 8 might not be able to beat the iPhone 7 Plus’s record like the Galaxy S8 did. Continue reading... Trending right now: Netflix just delivered a huge blow to Disney We’ve never seen anything like this latest iPhone 8 leak Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Vi…

Anyone currently testing the beta version of iOS 11, whether they’re developers or regular iPhone users, can already install the latest beta. That’s either iOS 11 beta 6 or iOS 11 public beta 5 if you’re unsure what update you need. The new release brings over various stability improvements, which is expected from every new update, but also brand new features — here’s what’s new. Continue reading... Trending right now: Netflix just delivered a huge blow to Disney We’ve never seen anything like this latest iPhone 8 leak Of course Samsung just fired shots at Apple in its new Galaxy Note 8 teaser Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The iPhone 8’s new dual-lens vertical camera sounds pretty cool. The OLED display is going to be gorgeous. And using "Face ID" to unlock your phone instead of Touch ID could be great if it works as well as everyone thinks it will. But there’s one long-overdue feature on Apple’s iPhone 8 that has us more excited than anything else. Seriously, it’s 2017… why on Earth does anyone still need to plug in a smartphone to charge it. Of course, you don’t need to wait for Apple’s new iPhone 8 to get wireless charging on your iPhone. Just pick up a Nillkin Magic iPhone 7 Case or a Nillkin Magic iPhone 7 Plus Case on Amazon and you’re good to go. Here are some highlights from the …

Google’s web version of their calendar app has lagged behind its mobile counterpart for a few years, and it’s really showing its age in 2017. The good news is that Google is finally working on bringing Calendar into the modern with a slick new look, and it’s currently in testing. The update looks mostly cosmetic, so whenever […] Come comment on this article: Google Calendar for the web is getting a slick makeover Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Amazon has offered refunds on some solar eclipse glasses purchased via its site, citing concerns about consumer safety. “Out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of our customers, we asked third-party sellers that were offering solar eclipse glasses to provide documentation to verify their products were compliant with relevant safety standards,” explained Amazon, in a statement emailed to Fox News. “The offers from sellers who provided this safety documentation remain available to customers. The listings from sellers who did not provide the appropriate documentation have been removed and customers who purchased from them were notified last week.” Continue…

Next week, the sun is going to be blocked out -- hopefully, by the moon, rather than a hail of ICBMs. A rare solar eclipse will be visible from part of the US mainland for the first time in decades, but if you're not in the eclipse corridor, never fear. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology and cable news, you'll be able to experience the solar eclipse from anywhere with an internet connection, with zero risk of frying your eyes at the same time. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded …

If you're in the market for a new Apple Watch and were hoping to get your hands on a new form factor this fall, we've got some bad news for you. Despite some speculation regarding a new Apple Watch design being on the horizon, reputed analyst Ming Chi-Kuo issued a new research note (via Mac Rumors) claiming that the addition of LTE connectivity will be the main selling point for the upcoming Apple Watch refresh. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pants Via BRG - Boy Gen…

Nearly 27 years ago, Disney's animated TV series DuckTales aired its final episode. 25 years later, Disney XD announced that it would be reviving the series for a new generation. Today, the first episode of that rebooted series was posted in full on Disney XD's YouTube channel for anyone to watch. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pants Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Unless you're a seasoned NASA engineer with knowledge of planetary protection protocols and the guidelines that astronauts and scientists much adhere to in order to prevent humanity from contaminating worlds (including our own), there's very little chance you have a shot at landing NASA's new Planetary Protection Officer position. That is, unless you're nine-year-old Jack Davis, who wrote to the agency with the hopes of scoring the job, and definitely did not get a denial. Continue reading... Trending right now: Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pants Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Galaxy Not…

Wireless headphones are all the rage these days, and there are hundreds of different Bluetooth headphone models out there that are terrific. Of course, there’s something to be said for wired headphones and not having yet another device that needs to be charged every few days. This is especially true for noise cancelling headphones, which eat through a rechargeable battery faster than normal. If you get wired noise cancelling headphones like the Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, however, they take an AAA battery that lasts for a long time before needing to be swapped out. These awesome headphones are on sale on Amazon right now until the end of the…

It's no surprise that iPhone 8 supply will be constrained this fall, but the new smartphone might not be the only Apple product you'll have trouble getting your hands on in late 2017. A report from Nikkei Asian Review indicates that electronics maker Inventec Appliances, which is expected to begin shipping the HomePod smart speaker before the end of the year, will start with a fairly limited supply. Continue reading... Trending right now: Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pants Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

When it comes to uber-popular mobile apps there are names that literally everyone will recognize. Both Snapchat and Pokemon Go are among them, and a combination of the two is like some kind of ultra-powerful app plutonium, capable of ruining productivity and concentration in a way never before experienced by man. Now, thanks to a timely partnership between the ephemeral messaging app and The Pokemon Company, that end-of-days scenario is actually upon us, because you can now turn yourself into Pikachu using a Snapchat filter. Continue reading... Trending right now: Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pants Google Pi…

As the Android vs iPhone rivalry began to intensify a few years ago, Apple pulled a power move and quickly removed Google apps like YouTube and Google Maps from the iOS homescreen, the most valuable piece of screen real estate in mobile. These days, Apple and Google remain fierce competitors in the mobile space, but the two companies still enjoy a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship when it comes to mobile Safari. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pants V…

NASA's incredibly successful Cassini probe has delivered a wealth of information about Saturn and its many moons during its 13+ years hanging around the planet, but all good things must come to an end. An end is exactly what Cassini will experience in September when it burns up in Saturn's atmosphere, and the craft just began the last phase of its dramatic series of dives that will bring it closer to the planet than it's ever been before. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Samsung copycat Xiaomi has a phone called ‘Note’ and it just exploded in someone’s pan…

Only 24 hours will separate the launch of the Galaxy Note 8 from its release in the United States, according to an unidentified Best Buy employee. Everything is set for Samsung to introduce the Galaxy Note 8 on Wednesday, August 23. The release date, however, has been up in the air. Companies typically schedule release […] Come comment on this article: A Best Buy employee says the Galaxy Note 8 will be released a day after the announcement Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

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The two 2016 phones from OnePlus will no longer receive major software updates after Android O begins rolling out this year. OnePlus hasn’t been too transparent about software updates until recently. And that was largely because, when the company was born, it didn’t have the resources to keep up with multiple devices. It broke the […] Come comment on this article: Once Android O arrives, the OnePlus 3 and 3T are getting left behind Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google announced today some additional languages that will be available for voice typing as part of the company’s speech recognition code that will cover more than a billion people around the globe. Even English speaking users in the U.S. will enjoy some of the fruits of Google’s labor as one of the “languages” will be […] Come comment on this article: Google expands voice typing to new languages including U.S. emoji Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Getting a new smartphone from a carrier usually means putting up with the bloatware that carriers install. This can be in the form of the carrier’s own specific apps that it believes you just cannot live without or it can be third-party apps from vendors the carrier has struck business deals with. The bloatware landscape […] Come comment on this article: Sprint steps up the bloatware game in a bad way with BlackBerry KeyOne Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Amazon has a killer sale going on right now for anyone and everyone on the lookout for new networking gear, computer accessories, or even computers. It includes 21 different products that are all highly rated and well-reviewed. What kind of gear are we talking about here? Highlights include $80 off the beloved Netgear Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi System, $300 off the Razer Blade Stealth 12.5" 4K Touchscreen Ultrabook, a SanDisk Ultra 128GB Dual Drive m3.0 for just $28, $32 off TP-Link's most popular mid-range AC router, and $99 off the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X processor. You can shop the full sale right here, and you'll find our picks for the 10 best bargains below. NETGEAR Orbi Home W…

With new iPhones right around the corner, it's important that you do everything in your power to keep your current iPhone feeling fresh so you can fight the urge to upgrade unnecessarily. Of course, there's no better way to do that than with some fresh new apps. We've got eight paid iPhone and iPad apps for you to check out on Monday, and they're all on sale for free today. These sales could end at any moment though, so grab them for free while you still can. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week A boring Game of Thrones scene just delivered one of show’s bigge…

Nearly two years ago, The Pokemon Company shared the first trailer for Pokemon Go on YouTube. In it, we saw hundreds of players gather in Times Square and work together to defeat and capture Legendary Pokemon Mewtwo. To the disappointment of many players, Mewtwo wasn't in the game when it arrived on iOS and Android last summer, but at the Pokemon GO Stadium event in Japan on Monday, Niantic fulfilled the promise of that trailer by giving thousands of players the chance to catch Mewtwo. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week We’ve never seen anything like this la…

With this weekend's news cycle understandably absorbed with the events in Charlottesville, it's easy to forget that a game of nuclear brinksmanship between a pair of stubborn leaders is accelerating rapidly towards the use of nuclear weapons. Luckily, late-night comedians are here to remind us about the impending fall of civilization. John Oliver's Last Week Tonight dedicated its main topic to North Korea this week, and answers some surprisingly basic questions: what's going on, how did we get here, and are we all about to die? Continue reading... Trending right now: 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next wee…

If ever there was a true triple threat in the wireless speaker market, the Cambridge Soundworks OontZ Angle Ultra Portable Bluetooth Speaker is it. First, this speaker has terrific sound thanks to two high-quality acoustic drivers and a passive radiator for enhanced bass. Second, it’s water-resistant so you can use it by the pool or in near any water and not worry about it getting splashed. And last but not least, it’s ridiculously affordable at just $28. Seriously, this speaker would probably still be the #1 best seller on Amazon at twice the price. Here are the highlights from the product listing: HIGH QUALITY CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND distinct mids and highs from our …