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The 2017 flagship from Samsung finally works with Daydream, which is Google’s virtual reality platform. Move over, Oculus. Samsung is partnering with someone else to serve up immersive content on its phones. The plan to add the Galaxy S8 to the Daydream-ready family was put into motion at Google I/O 2017 in May. Now it’s […] Come comment on this article: Your Samsung Galaxy S8 now works with the Daydream View for all things virtual reality Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Remember that Essential Phone that Andy Rubin announced a few weeks ago? It’s supposed to be a high-end Android handset that will deliver a high-end Android experience, unlike anything we’ve seen so far. The phone has an all-screen design that matches this year’s smartphone design trend, but it does have one ugly trait: the front-facing camera bezel. Unfortunately, the design trend looks set to spread, as most of the iPhone 8 leaks we've seen so far have the same bezel. Well, it turns out that the design of the Essential (and, if we're unlucky, the next iPhone) comes with a hideous side-effect. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iP…

Apple might compete with Samsung when it comes to selling smartphones, but the iPhone maker still depends on Samsung for supplies. In fact, Samsung is said to be the sole supplier of OLED displays for Apple's upcoming iPhone 8, but according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, another competitor could soon join the cause as Apple looks to boost production and diversify its supply chain. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iPhone 8 of our nightmares, and it better be fake Leak: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cases on Amazon may show Google’s new designs NASA will get to test its planetary defense system way sooner than we thought V…

After years of speculation, intrigue, and a seemingly endless stream of rumors, Tesla's highly anticipated Model 3 is finally here. Impressively -- and perhaps somewhat surprisingly -- Tesla actually managed to begin early deliveries of its $35,000 car on time, a welcome change of pace given the delays that plagued both the Model S and the Model X. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iPhone 8 of our nightmares, and it better be fake Leak: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cases on Amazon may show Google’s new designs NASA will get to test its planetary defense system way sooner than we thought Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The Galaxy Note 8 will be the first smartphone in the series to ship with a feature more interesting than what’s available on the Galaxy S model that preceded it, or the usual S Pen novelties each new Galaxy Note has to deliver. The phone will have a dual lens camera on the back, and a new leak reveals more details about the phone’s camera. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iPhone 8 of our nightmares, and it better be fake Leak: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cases on Amazon may show Google’s new designs NASA will get to test its planetary defense system way sooner than we thought Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

If you were given access to an incredibly powerful 144-ton hydraulic press and could crush anything you could possibly dream of, a stack of paper probably wouldn't be at the top of your list. It doesn't seem like an interesting thing to crush, but paper does some very weird things when subjected to immense pressure, and as the highly popular YouTube stars of the Hydraulic Press Channel discovered, it can turn downright violent. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iPhone 8 of our nightmares, and it better be fake Leak: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cases on Amazon may show Google’s new designs NASA will get to test its planetary defense syst…

Motorola’s busy summer isn’t over yet. Tomorrow it’s expected to launch two new phones, which should be upgrades for existing models from the mid-range line. Evan Blass, however, revealed the three color options for the Moto G5S Plus just before things are official. The image you see at the top shows the Moto G5S Plus […] Come comment on this article: Here are the colors the Moto G5S Plus will be offered in Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

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In some Facebook postings over the weekend, Vic Gundotra shared his opinion about the state of smartphone photography and it is sure to rankle Android fans. Gundotra, who is mainly credited with the Google+ social network although he also played a big part in evangelizing Android, opined on the how well smartphones compare to traditional […] Come comment on this article: Former Googler Vic Gundotra extols iPhone 7 Plus camera, pans Android photo ecosystem Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Usually it’s a phone’s body we measure for thickness to judge. The Essential Phone, however, is making us question status bar thickness moving forward. No, the Essential Phone hasn’t been canceled. It’ll be released when the company finishes field testing on global networks. See, there’s been a bit of confusion surrounding Essential’s first consumer-ready device. […] Come comment on this article: That status bar on the Essential Phone is thick Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

If you're looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds, you'd be crazy to pass up this deal that just went live on Amazon. While supplies last, the BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones have dropped from $150 to just $99, which is an unheard of price for these hot headphones. They offer the same awesome sound as Apple's AirPods and the same W1 wireless chip for enhanced features, but they actually stay in your ears thanks to silicone tips. Definitely grab a pair while you can. Here are some highlights from the product page: Connect via Class 1 Bluetooth with your device for wireless listening Up to 8 hours of battery life for when you’re on the go With Fast Fuel, a 5-m…

NASA is extremely interested in building a true astroid defense network that could spring into action as soon as a threat is detected, destroying or diverting a space rock before it can do any serious damage here on Earth. The actual development of a protection system is still in its infancy — with many proposed plans for dealing with troublesome astroids but no real-world testing to back any of them — but that won't stop NASA from testing its detection capabilities during an upcoming near-earth astroid flyby in October. Here's how it's going to work. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iPhone 8 of our nightmares, and it better be fake…

The upcoming SNES Classic Edition from Nintendo is sure to be one of the hottest gifts of this holiday season, just like the NES Classic was last year. If you’re into the nostalgia of it, that’s fine. But if you’re looking for a console that’s actually useful and not confined to the handful of games Nintendo plans to pre-install, definitely check out the Hyperkin RetroN 2 Gaming Console for SNES/NES. This awesome retro console takes original game cartridges from the NES and SNES, and it can play every single game that has ever been released. How awesome is that!? Here are some quick highlights from the product page: Play all your classic Nintendo favorites in the…

Galaxy Note 8 leaks have been dominating the headlines of tech blogs for months now. We've seen renders, cases, release windows and rumored specs sheets, but it's easy to forget that the Note 8 likely won't be the only other phone Samsung releases in the second half of the year. Along with the S8 Active, Samsung is also reportedly working on two smart flip phones, both of which could launch in 2017. We highlighted the Samsung flip phone leaks last month, but over the weekend (via Slashleaks), photos of the SM-G9298 powered up and out in the wild appeared online for the very first time. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iPhone 8 of…

Apple is expected to launch three new iPhone models this fall, which we keep calling iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and iPhone 8. The latter is the most exciting of the three, and it’s also the most likely of them not to be called iPhone 8. There are various name versions that we’ve heard, including iPhone Pro or iPhone X, but they’re yet to be confirmed. Apple, meanwhile, did leak a bunch of things about the next-gen iPhones, but it hasn’t mentioned their names yet. And it’s likely that your usual suspects won’t deliver it until Apple actually launches it. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leaked photos show the iPhone 8 of our nightmares, and it better be fa…

It should come as no surprise that Samsung is preparing to unveil the Galaxy S8 Active, most likely in exclusive partnership with AT&T. This latest leaked render offers a different angle to what we’ve seen leaked previously. Galaxy S8 Active pic.twitter.com/fcOHKzZnLW — Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 29, 2017 As you can see, the render of […] Come comment on this article: Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Active displays its rugged edge in leaked render Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

With each new iPhone 8 leak that we've seen so far, it becomes increasingly obvious that the hottest iPhone that Apple will launch this year will also feature a design unlike anything we've seen on previous models. The iPhone 8 will not have a physical home button and its bezels will be smaller than ever. CAD drawings, 3D renders, and protective case designs have shown the same purported iPhone 8 design over and over. Well, it looks all the rumors are true, and we have Apple to thank for the biggest iPhone 8 leak to date. Continue reading... Trending right now: How to stream ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7, episode 3 for free 1.3 million Ford Explorers are under inv…

There’s nothing quite like the moment of sheer horror you experience when you drop your smartphone and you hear that awful "crunch" sound as it hits the ground. Yes, that’s the sound of the display shattering, and we’ve all been there. It only has to happen to you once before you realize how important it is to protect your device with a good screen protector, and now is the perfect opportunity to stock up. Amazon has 2-packs of the JETech Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 7 and JETech Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 7 Plus on sale right now, dropping the price to as low as $3 per screen protector. These have an impressive 4.3-star ratin…

Unlike any iPhone before it, the iPhone 8 will feature several “signature” features, the kind of features that will be then available in more iOS products down the line. The list includes a bezel-less design with no home button, OLED display technology, wireless charging, and a 3D facial recognition mechanism more sophisticated than anything we've seen on other mobile devices. In one swoop, Apple managed to confirm the phone’s design as well as the "Face ID" unlock feature. Mind you, we're calling it Face ID because it makes sense, not because Apple coined this marketing term just yet. Continue reading... Trending right now: Huge Apple leak confirms iPhone 8 des…

Going to your local home improvement or gardening store is a good option in a pinch, but everyone knows that you’ll end up paying more there than you would if you ordered online. It’s just the nature of the beast these days, and it definitely applies to home goods and gardening supplies. A perfect example is the Nekteck Solar Powered Garden Spotlight (2-Pack), which is currently on sale for limited time. Use the coupon code L9P29XIS and you’ll only pay $19.99 for a 2-pack of these highly rated outdoor spotlights, which are solar powered and perfect for illuminating the facade of your house, your walkways, any landscaping features you might want to draw attention to at nig…

Nobody likes being in second place, and when it comes to PC gaming hardware that's exactly where AMD has been spending most of its time in the past decade. Today, the company launches what might be its most aggressive play for the hearts of PC gamers with a brand new line of graphics cards. The Radeon Vega GPUs are finally here, and AMD is launching not one, not two, but three of them in a new offensive against Nvidia's utter dominance. Continue reading... Trending right now: Rare leak comes directly from Apple, revealing key iPhone 8 features Huge Apple leak confirms iPhone 8 design How to stream ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7, episode 3 for free Via BRG -…

Two weeks into the seventh season of Game of Thrones, and we've already been treated to a massive, shocking battle on the open seas. It was likely just one of many battles to come in the final two seasons, but even if there isn't any blood shed in this weekend's episode - "The Queen's Justice" - I have a feeling we'll be talking about the long-awaited meeting between two main characters for weeks to come. Now let's talk about how you can watch the new episode without paying for a subscription to HBO. Continue reading... Trending right now: New leak shows iPhone 8 performance that completely crushes every Android 1.3 million Ford Explorers are under investiga…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded a probe into potential carbon monoxide poisoning being caused by Ford Explorers. The NHTSA said it is aware of 2,700 complaints and three crashes potentially linked to carbon monoxide poisoning in the vehicles' cabin. Continue reading... Trending right now: Genius flash drive works with micro-USB, USB-C, and USB-A all at once New leak shows iPhone 8 performance that completely crushes every Android These stunning 4K TVs have Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV built right in Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

There are plenty of great consoles out there right now, from the PS4 Pro and Xbox One S to the Nintendo Switch. Of course, not everyone wants to bother with a dedicated video game console when you can enjoy an even better gaming experience on a PC. The controller is typically the weakest link when it comes to PC gaming, but the remedy is beyond simple. Pick up a Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and you can use the company's awesome Xbox One controllers to play all your PC games! Play your Xbox Wireless Controller on Windows PCs, laptops, and tablets. For use with the Xbox One Wireless Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller and controller compatible games o…

Astronomers around the world continue to spot new planets outside of our Solar System on a regular basis, and some of those worlds look like they just might be good candidates for life, but spotting moons that aren't in our immediate neighborhood is a far more difficult challenge. Now, researchers led by David Kipping of Columbia University think they might be the first to actually confirm the presence of a moon in a distant planetary system — an "exomoon" — and it's an extremely exciting discovery. Continue reading... Trending right now: New leak shows iPhone 8 performance that completely crushes every Android Samsung just leaked the Galaxy Note 8’s preorder d…