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A new NYT report sheds light on how Uber, a transportation company that has recently become a scandal machine, has been evading government enforcement agencies in cities where it is illegal. According to the report, Uber uses a variety of methods, including human inspection of logs and stalking social media, to identify accounts being used by government officials. Once it identifies those accounts, it adds them to a tool called "Greyball." Once those government officials open up a greyballed account, the Uber app shows them a screen full of phantom cars, or no cars at all. That means the officials can't summon a real Uber car, and subsequently can't give the driver a f…

In the days before the launch of the Nintendo Switch, several reviewers reported that they having issues with the left Joy-Con controller losing connection with the console. In the past 48 hours, the day one update rolled out and the Switch rolled out to the public, but users are still reporting problems. Continue reading... Trending right now: The first ‘Deadpool 2’ teaser is here, and it’s hilarious T-Mobile will give a free iPhone 7 to anyone who switches from another carrier How to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch today Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Apple's high-quality AirPlay streaming protocol is pretty awesome. It's wonderfully reliable and the audio quality is far better than Bluetooth, but there is one problem: most AirPlay speakers tend to be on the pricier side. Not everyone wants to pay top dollar for an expensive Airplay-compatible speaker like the Sonos Play:3. If you want a high-quality audio streaming experience to go along with your iPhone or iPad and you don't want to spend a lot of cash, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find five different AirPlay speakers being sold right now on Amazon for less than $100 each. Continue reading... Trending right now: The first ‘Deadpool 2’ tease…

When the iPhone 6 debuted, there was no 32GB option in the lineup. As was standard for the time, it came in 16/64/128GB configurations. Since then, Apple has bumped the base storage options on new iPhones to 32GB, but the 16GB iPhone 6 (and iPhone SE) have remained on sale. So it's a little unusual that Apple has put a 32GB iPhone 6 on sale in China in a gold color. What's even stranger is that the phone isn't available through Apple retail channels, but instead only through Taiwan Mobile. Continue reading... Trending right now: The first ‘Deadpool 2’ teaser is here, and it’s hilarious Exclusive: This is the Galaxy S8 T-Mobile will give a free iPhone 7 to a…

During Google’s Developer Day at GDC 2017, Niantic Labs revealed just how many times Pokémon Go has been downloaded. It’s so many times that the game could reach 1 billion downloads by the end of 2017. And remember Pokémon Go isn’t even a year old yet. The massive number? 650 million. Pokémon Go has been […] Come comment on this article: ‘Pokémon Go’ reaches 650 million downloads worldwide Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

If you’re interested in getting started with programming, Python is considered one of the better options to start with thanks to its simplicity and ability to be used for tons of different purposes, which is why we’re offering a huge deal on a bundle that will kickstart your crash course to learning a programming language. […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Get started with Python without breaking the bank Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

First we had a press render of the Galaxy S8 leak last night, and today we have live shots of Samsung’s 2017 flagship. Multiple images showing the Galaxy S8 from every angle leaked online a few hours ago. It shows us a number of things we already knew about the phone, but no one is […] Come comment on this article: Every angle of the Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks in live shots Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

During a press conference at MWC 2017 in Barcelona this past weekend, T-Mobile revealed that it was considering getting rid of its 2G and 3G network in the next couple years. Getting rid of 2G isn’t unheard of — AT&T has already done it, but still has their own 3G network going. T-Mobile, on the […] Come comment on this article: T-Mobile is considering nixing 2G and 3G by 2019 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Curious to know all that goes into making a wallpaper on the LG G6? Well, from a new video that LG posted, there’s quite a bit that goes into making just a single wallpaper. Today, they’re specifically looking at the “Hero” wallpaper. From what we see in the video, at least two designers spent a […] Come comment on this article: Here’s how the LG G6 wallpapers were made Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Remember the flood of Amazon Alexa news coming from CES 2017 in early January? Everyone wanted a piece of Amazon’s voice technology, including companies that made Android devices, which you’d expect to get support for Google Assistant before anything else. Well, the Amazon buzz wasn’t nearly as strong as the biggest mobile show in town. Sunday was packed with press conferences, and everyone was announcing support for Google Assistant. Something strange was happening. Continue reading... Trending right now: One of Vizio’s best sound bars is on sale again on Amazon This case makes your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus Jet White Exclusive: This is the Galaxy S8 V…

After a refreshingly short teaser campaign, Blizzard has lifted the lid on the newest Overwatch hero, Orisa. She's a big but friendly tank who majors on protective shields and boosts, and promises to be a real pain to play against. Continue reading... Trending right now: One of Vizio’s best sound bars is on sale again on Amazon 10 reasons why not even the best Android phones can get iPhone users to switch Exclusive: This is the Galaxy S8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

TiVo's various set-top boxes are so much better than any cable or satellite TV providers' boxes that it's not even fair to compare them. From functionality and user interface design to reliability and performance, TiVo takes the cake. The problem with TiVo boxes is that they carry yet another monthly subscription fee, which is something most people are trying to avoid — as cord cutting grows in popularity, people want to trim their monthly expenses, not add new ones. With that in mind, we've got a deal that you definitely need to check out. The TiVo Roamio OTA 1 TB DVR just dropped to $305 on Amazon, and that price includes a lifetime of free TiVo service. This box is …

Samsung has retrieved about 98% of the 3 million defective Galaxy Note 7 units it shipped in the short time span between the phone’s official launch last August and its swift demise in October. But on my way to Mobile World Congress, flight attendants still insisted over the plane's speaker system that Galaxy Note 7 use on board the flight is strictly forbidden, and anyone carrying such a device should inform the crew. That’s what fear of a potentially exploding device will do to an airline. Samsung may have “fixed” its massive debacle, but there’s still concern related to the few Galaxy Note 7 units that may be lurking around. It’s not just Galaxy Note 7 batteries tha…

This is it, boys and girls... the wait is almost over. The next-generation Nintendo Switch video game console will finally be released on Friday, March 3, and gamers all over the world will start the long process of forgiving Nintendo for releasing the travesty that was the Wii U. The Switch looks like it's going to be a ton of fun, but there is one tiny problem with the console: there are practically no games available at launch. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the big one, and you've almost certainly already preordered it. But the game you'll need if you want to play the Nintendo Switch with all your friends is 1-2-Switch. Think of 1-2-Switch as the Wii Sp…

There could be more TCL-made BlackBerry phones on the way sooner than you think. TCL and BlackBerry, at MWC 2017, introduced us to an entirely new phone. While it carries BlackBerry’s name and software, the KeyOne is ultimately created by TCL. The device is a result of an agreement between that two companies after BlackBerry […] Come comment on this article: BlackBerry won’t stop in 2017 at just the KeyOne Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google Keep has always been a helpful and easy way to jot down notes, ideas, to-do lists, etc., and its functionality is about to expand as the Mountain View company just announced that Keep will be added to G Suite and have direct integration with Google Docs. Join us after the break for the details. […] Come comment on this article: Google adds Keep to G Suite for direct integration with Docs Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

We’re all pretty familiar with micro-USB ports. They’re often found at the bottom of our smartphones and tablets for charging up the battery. They’re also found on a myriad of other devices and hardware in the market. But, many people don’t actually know what micro-USB charging actually does, particularly when it comes to fast charging. Follow […] Come comment on this article: What is micro-USB charging and how does it work? Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

AT&T’s Cricket Wireless is starting to modify itself to compete better with other prepaid carriers. Today, Cricket Wireless adjusted its unlimited plan with a lower price. Until now, the unlimited plan was $70 per month. That price could be lowered to $65 per month by enrolling in auto-pay. The new price, which is $60 to […] Come comment on this article: Cricket Wireless tweaks unlimited plan, lowers price to $55/mo Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Right now looks like the best time for you to buy a Google Home and fulfill your need for a digital assistant. Multiple retailers including the Google Store, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are offering a free Chromecast (2015) or Chromecast Audio with the purchase of a Google Home. Just add one of the Chromecast […] Come comment on this article: [Deal] Get a free Chromecast or Chromecast Audio after buying a Google Home Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Nest Learning Thermostat is the gadget that started it all. Thanks to Nest's intelligent design, people realized how inefficient dumb thermostats were, and how much money they were essentially throwing away by using them. Fast-forward to 2017, however, and the market is flooded with smart thermostats that bring sleek designs and intelligent features for a fraction of the cost of a Nest. The Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat is a perfect example. It looks beautiful, it works with both Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri assistant, and it costs less than half of what you would pay for a Nest. Here are some highlights from the product page: Plastic Control your…

This past November, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter and floated the idea of offering a solar roof option for the Model 3. When asked outright if Tesla had plans to "embed solar panels in the roof," Musk replied that they would "probably offer that as an option." Continue reading... Trending right now: Exclusive: This is the Galaxy S8 Uber CEO Travis Kalanick: ‘I need help’ New Pokemon and group events coming to Pokemon Go in 2017 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Scientists have discovered tiny fossils that are thinner than a human hair and are an astounding 3.7 billion years old, making them the oldest known fossils on Earth, University College London announced on Wednesday. They could even be as old as 4.2 billion years. The fossils were likely created by bacteria that lived near hydrothermal vents and consumed iron. Those ancient critters lived an incredible 3.8 to 4.3 billion years ago. Continue reading... Trending right now: Exclusive: This is the Galaxy S8 New Pokemon and group events coming to Pokemon Go in 2017 Uber CEO Travis Kalanick: ‘I need help’ Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The iPhone 8’s starting price is likely to reach and even exceed $1,000, various reports have said. The phone’s new design and features will force Apple to spend more money on certain components and manufacturing, including OLED displays, and that cost increase might be passed on to the buyer. Analysts already expect the iPhone’s average selling price to soar later this year, fueled by strong iPhone 8 sales. Continue reading... Trending right now: Exclusive: This is the Galaxy S8 New Pokemon and group events coming to Pokemon Go in 2017 Apple’s iPhone 8 will do the unthinkable Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The Pirate Bay has had a years-long running battle involving rightsholders and ISPs in Sweden, and things just took a bad turn for the pirates. As TorrentFreak reports, a recent court order mandates Bredbandsbolaget, a Swedish ISP, to block access to The Pirate Bay and another torrent site. Continue reading... Trending right now: Exclusive: This is the Galaxy S8 New Pokemon and group events coming to Pokemon Go in 2017 Apple’s iPhone 8 will do the unthinkable Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Google isn’t worried about Android One, it’s budget-focused strategy for Android devices throughout the world. We know this because, in addition to readying low-end hardware for the U.S., new Android One phones continue appearing overseas. General Mobile debuted a new phone with modest specifications and Android 7.0 Nougat, the latest version of the mobile platform. […] Come comment on this article: Android One’s next phone is the General Mobile GM6 for Turkey Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid