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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4d8241aa27a3c452c86b4fc6a2a2fe8f.png 2016's been a pretty bad year for the human race in general, but news anchors have had a particularly bad time of it. You can forgive them the occasional breakdown on screen when you consider the subject matter they're normally covering, but in most cases, it's really the innocuous slips that do them in. Continue reading... Trending right now: If I had to ditch my iPhone for Android, these are the only two phones I’d consider The Galaxy S8 should beat the iPhone 7 with one brand-new feature One of the best Pokemon Go tools just got an update for Generation 2 http://androidforu…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c2ccafc5def4723abffc70c2972f6db2.jpg We recently told you how any Amazon Prime subscriber could score a full month of HBO streaming and on demand content for free. Long story short, Amazon added some new channels to its video service lineup so it decided to offer users a free trial to whet their appetites. As popular as HBO is though, many Amazon Prime subscribers likely already have an HBO Now or HBO Go subscription. Lucky for you, you can still score a sweet free trial of another popular pay TV channel with even more great movies and original shows available on demand: Cinemax. Continue reading... Trending right now: …

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/eb488313b45c01fa5e7ba09f9b282d8e.gif When NASA isn't checking out its Saturn-cruising cameras or compiling a collection of hundreds of awesome GIFs, it's doing its best to save us from catastrophic storms. Today, the agency successfully deployed a bunch of tiny satellites that could change the way weather forecasters are able to predict the movement and intensity of hurricanes. Continue reading... Trending right now: If I had to ditch my iPhone for Android, these are the only two phones I’d consider The Galaxy S8 should beat the iPhone 7 with one brand-new feature Shots fired: T-Mobile will give switchers a year of …

The fate of many Pebble smartwatches and software services have been uncertain, as no one really knew what exactly would happen after Fitbit acquired the company. Now, in a post to the Pebble Blog, we’re learning that Fitbit is committed to keeping Pebble software and services running until the end of 2017. Details after the […] Come comment on this article: Fitbit is committed to keeping Pebble software and services running through 2017 Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dc96da948150ea1df818fdbad33b9cb9._.gif News via TalkAndroid

If you happen to be a Project Fi subscriber traveling through the San Jose International Airport go check out the newly planted Project Fi vending machine complete with all sorts of travel related goodies. Join us after the break for the details. As you may or may not know, Project Fi is a virtual carrier […] Come comment on this article: Google plants a Project Fi vending machine at San Jose Airport with free travel goodies Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d66dc02b013dd44936ffd9abf35c8c48._.gif News via TalkAndroid

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/038de55b1f83b8778d58ded30fcd3180.jpg Netflix is helping us move on from 2016 this week with a look at all of its new releases for January 2017. This was a harrowing year, but as long as Netflix keeps grooming its library of original and licensed content, the world will keep on turning. At least, that's what I'm telling myself until proven otherwise. Continue reading... Trending right now: Scientists simulate an asteroid impact in the ocean, and it’s not good The Galaxy S8 should beat the iPhone 7 with one brand-new feature iPhone 8 rumor points to a new feature that would be truly game-changing http://androidforu…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cae9dae75e20cc2c2191623a7b9cd676.jpg Apple's latest iPhones outclass all of the competition in so many ways. The phones' design, while a bit too familiar at this point, is still so striking that Android vendors from Samsung and HTC to Google and Xiaomi have copied it to some degree. In fact, both HTC and Google have produced iPhone copies that are so close to the original, it's laughable. But design isn't the only area where Apple has built a clear lead. Far more important is the massive advantage in performance offered by Apple's new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and the much smoother user experience that is supported by a vastl…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1226e8af2e27fcb30bf9537a3e062495.jpg Bargain hunters, it looks like Christmas came early this year. Amazon is hosting not one but two massive one-day sales on Thursday, and you're definitely going to want to check them both out. The first sale offers savings of up to 40% off of Amazon's already discounted prices on 14 different networking products from TP-Link. Included among them are several top-rated wireless AC routers (including a cool one with a built-in touchscreen), Wi-Fi range extenders, Powerline internet kits and even a cable modem that will save you $10 a month on your home internet bill if you buy this one and retur…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1380c2b6f28b927285841c3023fcffd1.jpg Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition console is one of the hottest gifts this Christmas seasons, and stores are having a hard time keeping up with demand. Earlier this week, Amazon announced that the NES Classic would be back in stock in select cities, and only Amazon Prime Now subscribers would be able to get one. However, Amazon isn’t the only retailer looking to sell the hot console, and Best Buy will soon have it in stock as well. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8 should beat the iPhone 7 with one brand-new feature Shots fired: T-Mobile will give switchers a year…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d1b95387e831b3947aac9c1c5c176aa9.jpg So, Yahoo got hacked again. It's a new, bigger breach than the one Yahoo most recently admitted to, and over a billion user accounts have been compromised. Yahoo's complete lack of adequate security — and the company's habit of keeping these things quiet for literally years after they've happened — is a bit of a running joke in the tech community. For a Yahoo user, though, it's really no laughing matter. I have a confession: I knew Yahoo had been hacked, again. In fact, I knew of Yahoo's re-hacking back in September. For those of us that still use Yahoo services for any reason — I use it …

It’s likely the world can agree 2016 has been a wild year. We’ve had highs, lows, and everything in-between. Whenever something happened, Google Search became the go-to place for it all. Search results on Google have evolved so much over the years, and they’re more useful than ever with rich information that goes beyond just […] Come comment on this article: These are the most popular searches on Google in 2016 Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c5f7dd476fd311126bdadc292bdc260e._.gif News via TalkAndroid

The software update rolling out today to the OnePlus 3T isn’t what you think it’s for. A software update for OxygenOS 3.5.4 is being pushed to the OnePlus 3T, and it includes a bunch of fixes as well as optimizations for device owners on T-Mobile’s network. Here’s the full changelog: Optimizations for US-TMO Network Optimizations […] Come comment on this article: OnePlus 3T gets software update, but it’s not Nougat Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1a90affc75b06410d9a91fe8a3c2a059._.gif News via TalkAndroid

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5ddbc44fa1b77f28e49ff0481096c363.jpg Internet-connected home security cameras are all the rage right now, making them the perfect gift for just about anyone this holiday season. Of course, you don’t have to spend $200+ on a Nest Cam or some other big-name device when there are great alternatives with even more features available at a fraction of the price. Check out the Seneo 720P HD WiFi Wireless IP Camera Home Security Camera with Two-Way Audio and Night Vision, a feature-packed camera you can pan and zoom from anywhere in the world using your iPhone or Android phone. Continue reading... Trending right now: Yahoo co…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/91d01b3a7718e1390f84ad34acfd2953.jpg Uber, the quintessential disrupter, has standard method of crashing into a new market: set up shop with low prices and zero permits for drivers; get the locals hooked on cheap cab rides; strong-arm the local government into legalizing ridesharing, and then slowly raise prices to make profit and pay for the taxes it starts paying. It's a classic innovate first, ask permission later policy, and it's worked in Montreal, Paris, New York, and basically anywhere else Uber has expanded. So it makes perfect sense that when it launched its self-driving car pilot program in San Francisco, Uber didn…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0cce5ecac047628c22b90b851ef80cea.jpg Apple finally started selling the AirPods wireless headphones earlier this week, but there’s no point getting excited about finding a pair in stores for Christmas. Apple already ran out of its first batch of AirPods, and the device is significantly delayed. Most people won’t be able to buy their AirPods until 2017, and Apple will be missing out on the huge holiday shopping sprees. But those of you determined to get the headphones in time for Christmas still have a chance: You can go to eBay and buy a pair right now, but be ready for exorbitant prices. Continue reading... Trending ri…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6c0956d500b913557295b7fd986381ab.jpg Invoking the legacy of the Holocaust, hundreds of people from the technology industry have published a statement saying that they would not cooperate in creating a database that tracks Muslim people in America or does something similar. The statement, posted online, says that the people who stand behind it, have “jobs [that] include managing or processing data about people.” Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8 should beat the iPhone 7 with one brand-new feature This smartphone vs DSLR comparison is going to make some Android owners pretty sad Upset VW owners …

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c31735984de9e01c49dd936d40ca3375.gif If you've ever had a nightmare about an asteroid or other large extraterrestrial object crashing into the Earth, you probably imagined it hitting solid ground. That could very well happen, but considering how much of our planet is covered by oceans, you'd be better off planning for an aquatic impact instead. Researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory cooked up a visualization of just such a scenario, and it's equal parts reassuring and horrifying. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy S8 should beat the iPhone 7 with one brand-new feature This smartphone vs DSL…

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We’ve been hearing rumor after rumor that eventually some manufacturer is going to release a device with a fingerprint scanner built into the glass of the display. No more buttons, just a huge screen that can handle all buttons and sensors. We still haven’t seen that device, but the first ever optical fingerprint sensor from […] Come comment on this article: Newest Synaptics fingerprint scanner might be the death of smartphone bezels Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6aecc81850c6737e38a1d324c8c74800._.gif News via TalkAndroid

Every so often we see Verizon bring another rugged, mid-range device onto its network. They’re never high-end flagship devices, but it allows the carrier to offer something a little more affordable to someone who might be looking for something that they don’t have to worry about breaking. The newest refresh in their rugged line is […] Come comment on this article: Kyocera DuraForce Pro is heading to Verizon Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/da5b1ed6a0a6c57f36ef19ed9762faf2._.gif News via TalkAndroid

Twitter is getting into the live video craze with a brand new feature that will allow users to create and tweet live video footage directly from the Twitter mobile app. Facebook has been pushing its live video pretty hard, and the whole concept has gained a ton of steam over the past few months, so […] Come comment on this article: What’s Periscope? Twitter intros Go Live feature right from a Tweet Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db78babbecc48ef25980bd2355ba6a1b._.gif News via TalkAndroid

OnePlus surprised us all this year by kinda sorta refreshing the OnePlus 3 with the OnePlus 3T. What does that T stand for? Who knows. What we do know is that it’s a OnePlus 3 body with some juiced up hardware. The good news is that all of your old cases and accessories will still […] Come comment on this article: OnePlus 3T review: More of the same (for more money) Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ad04818ffbace18d6f3fe208d7b0c424._.gif News via TalkAndroid

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2e1d2d68b6ae4bfde33dcf8533852a76.jpg How do you follow up a year like 2016? Within the past twelve months, we played through Nathan Drake's last adventure, watched Pokemon take over the world once again, saw virtual reality hit the mainstream with PlayStation VR and finally got our hands on Final Fantasy XV and The Last Guardian after years of waiting. It's hard to imagine 2017 topping this year in gaming, but with Nintendo looking to atone for the errors of the Wii U and Red Dead returning after a half-decade hiatus, it's got a shot. Continue reading... Trending right now: Google could force Samsung to ditch one o…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1a0013ff8818dfcf0b4d8b1da9ea840d.jpg Apple has never made an iPhone with expandable storage or dual SIM support. While we’re probably never going to see Apple allow microSD storage on an iPhone since it would dramatically impact iPhone ASPs, the company may offer us a dual SIM iPhone in not-so-distant future. The move may sound counterintuitive considering the things Apple has been doing recently with its iPhone line. Apple is looking to reduce the number of ports and other openings on the iPhone for a few reasons, including water-resistance. Not to mention that internal space is a high-prized commodity for the iPhone, which…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2a03dacebb8a489814f0093da7c5f07e.jpg Dan Cook, the founder of EyeMynd BrainwaveVR, is the kind of person you have a conversation with that meanders beyond technology and eventually encompasses… the meaning of life, what it means to be mortal and the nature of humanity. Cook is one of those VR enthusiasts, the kind who lapse into geek-speak a la Elon Musk about whether this or the virtual world is the real one. Who are way past the novelty of playing ping pong with a friend in a virtual space and more into things like, well, in EyeMynd’s case -- figuring out how a user can operate inside a VR environment using just their mind…