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We’ve heard bits and pieces about the upcoming BlackBerry Mercury, but now it seems we’ll get an official and final rundown at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year. BlackBerry took to Twitter to announce the launch event, which is set to take place on February 25 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Here’s the full […] Come comment on this article: We’ll finally get an official rundown of the BlackBerry Mercury on February 25 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

As has been well documented in recent years, the population of many species of bees are in serious peril. The Trump administration is dragging its feet in adding some of the hardest-hit bees on the endangered species list, but scientists in Japan are already preparing for the absolute worst: a future without bees. Imagining a world in which the vital bees are mostly or entirely wiped out, researchers from Tokyo's National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology have turned tiny drones into artificial pollinators. Continue reading... Trending right now: There’s some bad news in WSJ’s new Galaxy S8 report The Galaxy Note 7 disaster is forcing Samsung to make…

Windows, it's time to come to terms with the fact that your days are numbered. Microsoft's computing platform played a major role in bringing personal computers to the world, but now there are less expensive options out there that are just as good, if not better than Windows for the overwhelming majority of consumers. If you're looking for a new home computer to browse the web, stream videos and do some light work, definitely take a look at the Acer Chromebox CXI2-4GKM Desktop with Keyboard and Mouse, a full-blown Chrome desktop computer that costs less than $200 on Amazon. Here are some highlights from the product page: Intel Celeron 3205U (1.5GHz 2MB L3 cache) 4…

On Saturday, February 11th, GameStop is once again hosting its Power-Up Rewards Pro Day sales event. Along with discounts on games, hardware, strategy guides and apparel, the retailer has revealed that it is also going to choose 1,000 customers at random to preorder the Nintendo Switch. The customers who are chosen will have the opportunity to preorder Nintendo's upcoming console, which is sold out virtually everywhere. Continue reading... Trending right now: There’s some bad news in WSJ’s new Galaxy S8 report The Galaxy Note 7 disaster is forcing Samsung to make the Galaxy S8 worse Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced Via BRG …

The U.S. and Japan successfully completed a ballistic missile intercept in a spectacular test off the west coast of Hawaii last week. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency, Japan’s Ministry of Defense and U.S. Navy sailors aboard the USS John Paul Jones conducted the intercept test on Feb. 3. The test marks the first time that a ballistic missile has been targeted using the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptor. Continue reading... Trending right now: There’s some bad news in WSJ’s new Galaxy S8 report There are three awesome things happening in the sky tonight The Galaxy Note 7 disaster is forcing Samsung to make the Galaxy S8 worse Via BRG - Bo…

According to a decently-sized poll published today, 51% of Trump voters believe that the Bowling Green Massacre is sufficient justification for Trump's executive order on immigration. Another 25% aren't sure, leaving less than a quarter disagreeing. This is a problem for anyone who used to like facts or news or information, because you'll probably know that the Bowling Green Massacre didn't exist and can't be the justification for anything except dank memes. Continue reading... Trending right now: There’s some bad news in WSJ’s new Galaxy S8 report The Galaxy Note 7 disaster is forcing Samsung to make the Galaxy S8 worse Not even T-Mobile can touch the new …

It appears that Samsung is still trying to keep interest in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge high, as they’re now offering a gift with either device purchase. The amount of product Samsung planned to sell this last year and through this next fiscal quarter obviously dropped substantially after discontinuing the Galaxy Note 7. […] Come comment on this article: Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge purchases now come with a free 256GB microSD card Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

There’s a ton of different ways out there to change up your phone or tablet without buying a new one. Chances are you’ve had the same, classic keyboard since you first got the device. While there’s nothing wrong with that, variety is the spice of life, which is why we’re bringing you 7 of the […] Come comment on this article: Best keyboard apps Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Some smartwatches are really cool because you can swap the bands out to better match your mood, personality, or outfit. The LG Watch Sport is not one of those watches. Cramming cellular radios into something as small as a watch face is tricky, which is why you don’t see very many manufacturers try to do […] Come comment on this article: LG crammed all of the Watch Sport’s antennas in its watch bands Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Forget about writing long stories on Microsoft Word. That’s very tedious and you give away your amateur status. It’s time for you to start using Scrivener, a word processor used by writing professionals around the world to manage projects. On Talk Android Deals, Scrivener is today’s featured offer. That means you’re going to save 50% […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Write your next novel on Scrivener (50% off) Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

These days, protecting your data is increasingly difficult to achieve, even on the Play Store where there are apps that access your sensitive information without a proper privacy policy. It seems that Google is on the case of these rogue apps, with the search giant sending emails to developers informing them that their apps violate the Play […] Come comment on this article: Google serves notice on app developers that violate the Play Store’s User Data policy Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Learning to program for the internet is the way of the future in an increasingly connected world. Getting started, however, can be intimidating. Take the pain (and tuition) out of getting a complete web development education with the Pay What You Want: Web Hacker Bundle, a 7-course collection of everything you need to start programming like a pro. Continue reading... Trending right now: A $1,000 iPhone 8 would be Apple’s most courageous move yet Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile Leaked photos show us how stunning Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design will be Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

As of today, Grand Theft Auto IV and both of its expansions are backward compatible with the Xbox One. Microsoft adds to its list of backward compatible games each and every month, but it's not often that a game as popular as Grand Theft Auto IV makes its way on to that list (partly because there are few, if any, games as popular as the latest two entries in the Grand Theft Auto franchise). Continue reading... Trending right now: A $1,000 iPhone 8 would be Apple’s most courageous move yet Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile Leaked photos show us how stunning Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design will be Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Various reports said recently that Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones will have bigger batteries than their predecessors. But it looks like Samsung will play it safe, to the detriment of anyone who wanted a longer-lasting device. Continue reading... Trending right now: A $1,000 iPhone 8 would be Apple’s most courageous move yet Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile World’s top insider just confirmed one of Apple’s key iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s features Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The idea of a self-destructing phone is usually something you only encounter in goofy spy movies, but it's actually a potentially valuable invention that could aid in security for high profile individuals. A team of researchers in Saudi Arabia have built a prototype of a self-destructing gadget for the real world that can completely destroy a device in as little as ten seconds, and can be programmed to automatically trigger itself under certain conditions. Continue reading... Trending right now: Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile World’s top insider just confirmed one of Apple’s key iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s features Leaked photos show us how stunn…

In its ongoing quest to become the only service you need in your life, Facebook is giving mobile and desktop users the ability to check their local weather forecast at any time. The feature began rolling out on Wednesday, and you can find it in the News Feed on your computer or in the section of the mobile app where you can find "Friends," "Groups," "Events," and "Pages." Continue reading... Trending right now: World’s top insider just confirmed one of Apple’s key iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s features Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile Leaked photos show us how stunning Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design will be Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Sources told The Verge today that product teams from YouTube Music and Google Play Music have merged together, possibly signaling changes for YouTube Music and Google Play Music in the future. It’s worth noting that, at least right now, nothing is changing for the end user. YouTube Music and Google Play Music are still two […] Come comment on this article: YouTube Music and Google Play Music product teams merge together Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

When T-Mobile announced it was going all-in on the One plan, a new promotional campaign went live on social media. The plan now includes all taxes and fees; therefore, it made sense to poke fun at competitors and their hidden charges. The promotional campaign, known as #FeeFace, encourages people to post selfies showing their appalled […] Come comment on this article: New T-Mobile shirt encourages you to end #FeeFace Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The LG Watch Sport isn’t the only new Android Wear 2.0 watch today; Verizon has also announced that they’ll exclusively be carrying the Wear24 smartwatch that managed to fly under the radar up until now. The watch offers a slim, modern design that might be a little boring compared to some other options, but it […] Come comment on this article: Verizon snags an exclusive Wear24 Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Crash safety technology has come a long way in the past decade or so, with cars that now sense an impending crash and can prepare the driver for impact or even attempt to avoid a collision entirely. Mercedes' current crop of E Class sedans take pre-crash preparation to an entirely new level, even going so far as to provide your ears with an extra layer of audio protection. It's called "pink noise" and it's designed to keep your hearing intact after being bombarded by the extremely loud sounds typically associated with a vehicle crash. Continue reading... Trending right now: Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile It looks like Google just fixed one of…

Sonos' line of wireless speakers are absolutely fantastic, offering a simple setup and incredible sound quality. They also have a pretty huge limitation, however: they only work with certain services for which Sonos includes support. Wi-Fi speakers like Sonos models typically offer better sound quality, but Bluetooth speakers are far more versatile since they can play anything and everything you play on your phone. Get the best of both worlds with the Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless Speaker. Some highlights from the product page: The most compact Bose SoundTouch speaker fits anywhere in your home Works with your home Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth devices so you can play…

We’ve witnessed some massive trolling during the Super Bowl, and I’m not even talking about what happened in the game. A brand new trailer for John Wick: Chapter 2 was released on Sunday, mocking the one movie it’ll fight at the box office this week, Fifty Shades Darker. But it’s now time to take a look at some trolling at the expense of the original John Wick movie. Continue reading... Trending right now: It looks like Google just fixed one of the Pixel’s biggest problems Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile Samsung is making one last push to clear Galaxy S7 inventory ahead of Galaxy S8 launch Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Following in the footsteps of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg is using his tremendous wealth and clout to help improve the quality of life for individuals across the globe. In late 2015, Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan set up the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a corporation designed to "advance human potential and promote equality in areas such as health, education, scientific research and energy." Continue reading... Trending right now: It looks like Google just fixed one of the Pixel’s biggest problems Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile The Bose SoundTouch 10 is a Sonos and a Bluetooth speaker in one Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

For as amazing as Netflix is, the streaming service is about to get even better for subscribers who happen to live in the EU. While not an official law just yet, lawmakers from the EU are reportedly putting the finishing touches on legislation that would, at long last, end some of the frustrating licensing restrictions that currently prevents subscribers in some EU countries from accessing certain content in neighboring countries. Continue reading... Trending right now: Verizon has lost its only advantage over T-Mobile It looks like Google just fixed one of the Pixel’s biggest problems Samsung is making one last push to clear Galaxy S7 inventory ahead of Galax…

Lenovo is scheduled to launch the Moto G5 range of handsets at MWC in Barcelona on February 26th, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t time for a few leaks in the meantime. Last week we saw the wallpaper and ringtones for the Moto G5 Plus become available to download, today sees a possible leak […] Come comment on this article: Moto G5 Plus sports a 5.2-inch FHD display, 12MP camera, and 3,000mAh battery according to leaked image Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid