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Samsung’s Gear VR line has been moderately successful at bringing virtual reality to the masses without investing in any high-end hardware or equipment. Simply drop your Galaxy S or Galaxy Note smartphone in the headset and you’re ready to go. On top of that, Samsung has given away a free VR headset with all of […] Come comment on this article: Samsung working on a fully standalone VR headset with an Exynos CPU Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

According to a new report in the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Dish Network are having some serious discussions regarding a partnership to create a new wireless business. Sources indicate the talks have occurred at the very highest level of the two companies between their CEOs, Charlie Ergen for Dish Network and Jeff Bezos for […] Come comment on this article: Amazon and Dish consider partnership for wireless network Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

With just over two weeks to go until the launch of Splatoon 2 on the Switch, Nintendo is streaming what we assume will be the final Nintendo Direct for the game before its release. Save for Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2 might be the most anticipated Switch game yet to come out this year. On Thursday morning at 10 AM ET, Nintendo is going to reveal some new features that will be coming in the sequel. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels Tesla responds, questioning IIHS motives after Model S fails to impress in crash test The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak Via BRG …

We've got a fantastic roundup of the day's best daily deals for you on Thursday, and it all begins with a killer sale on Amazon's only portable Alexa speaker. Other top bargains include $50 off the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, $100 off a MacBook Pro, a refurbished Roku Streaming Stick for just $33, a massive 5-lb bag of Gummy Bears for under $13, a Fitbit smart scale for under $100, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, a fidget toy that's not a fidget spinner, and plenty more. See all of Thursday's best deals below. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels Don’t freak out about the Google Pixel’s Android update problem …

People often ask for clear signs that global warming — sorry, sorry "climate change" — is real. Sure, sea levels are rising, storms are becoming more intense, and ocean species are being found in places that they don't belong, but there's plenty of mental gymnastics naysayers can perform to rule those things out. The Larsen C ice shelf is about to do something that can't be ignored, by dropping an absolutely massive chunk of ice the size of Delaware into the ocean, and dramatically changing the Antarctic Peninsula in the process. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels Don’t freak out about the Google Pixel’s …

Some industry watchers believe that 2017 will be something of a transitional year for Apple's iPhone lineup. The company moved from one new flagship iPhone model each year to two in 2015 when it released the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Now, in 2017, Apple is expected to launch three new iPhone models, which have been referred to as the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 7s Plus. Looking down the road a bit, however, many people believe 2017 will be the only year Apple launches three new flagship iPhone models, shifting once again to two new iPhones in 2018 as Apple's LCD iPhones are phased out. According to a new report, however, that won't be the case at all. Continue re…

Amazon has some killer voice shopping deals coming up ahead of Prime Day 2017, and the retailer is making sure that customers can get their hands on new Alexa smart speakers in order to access them. As we explained in great detail in our post on Wednesday, Prime members have access to special voice-only deals if they use Amazon's Alexa-enabled smart speakers to shop. Only Amazon speakers will work, not Alexa apps or third-party devices, so today's special one-day Prime deal is of particular interest. If you're a Prime subscriber, you can get a refurbished Amazon Tap speaker for just $69.99 on Wednesday, while supplies last. That's the lowest price ever for an Amazon Ta…

The old Nokia partnered with Zeiss in the past for its mobile cameras, and the new company wants to do the same thing. This time around, Zeiss optics will power Android devices made by HMD Global, the owner of the Nokia brand. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak Report says Apple’s $1,000 iPhone 8 won’t actually cost that much Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Tesla's class-leading Model S did not fail the most recent crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, the electric sports sedan did not achieve a top rating in one particular test, the results of which were published late on Wednesday. The test results have caused a bit of a buzz, especially considering how well the Model S had performed in similar tests in the past. And the test in question is a crucial one, designed to judge a vehicle's performance in a front-end collision where the impact occurs on the driver side. Following the release of the test results, Tesla has issued a statement in response to concerns that its flagsh…

Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick are both fantastic devices. In fact, they’re probably the best media streaming gadgets on the market right now, pound for pound. Apart from the laundry list of compatible services and the awesome UI, having Alexa in your remote is fantastic. But did you know that Amazon also sells a similar remote that works with the Echo and Echo Dot speakers? This way, if you’re not close enough and you don’t want to shout at poor Alexa from across the room, you can just speak into the remote in your hand. Definitely check out the Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot — you’ll be glad you did. Here are some key details from the product pag…

Some Google Pixel phones appear to suffer from some kind of strange Android update issue. But the problem seems to be limited, and it’ll certainly be fixed in the near future. So there’s no reason to freak out about it. Continue reading... Trending right now: Tesla responds, questioning IIHS motives after Model S fails to impress in crash test T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels Nokia partners with Zeiss to make smartphone cameras great again Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

One of the benefits of owning a Nexus or Pixel device is the frequency of updates and the monthly security patches that usually roll out at the beginning of each month, the latest of which became available to download yesterday. The July update isn’t going quite as planned though as some Pixel owners have found […] Come comment on this article: Some Pixels users experiencing ‘installation error’ with July’s security update Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

With hackers stealing headlines the world over it's hard not to be concerned with computer security these days, and if the thought of someone stealing your computer and mining all your personal data keeps you up at night, the Orwl PC will help put your mind at ease. It's a pint-sized personal computer with some of the most iron clad security features available, and it can even protect from physical hacking via a self-destruct feature that wipes the PC clean of all data if someone tries to break in. Continue reading... Trending right now: The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels Th…

If you knew about all the contaminants in your tap water, you’d barely be comfortable showering in it let alone drinking it. That’s why bottled water and water delivery services are so popular. Of course, the cost of all that water adds up quickly, and many people don’t have that kind of money to throw around. Here’s another option: check out the KOR Nava BPA Free 650ml Filter Water Bottle. It has a built-in filter made of pure coconut shell, and it’s tested to exceed NSF 42 standards for chlorine taste and odor removal. In other words, your tap water will be as pure as Poland Spring! Here are some key details from the product page: Made from BPA-Free Eastman Trito…

The Roman Empire may be long gone, but its architecture has stood the test of time — most notably, its insanely durable concrete, which has been hailed as the world's strongest. The building material, which still remains intact and stronger than ever in many places, has long puzzled scientists who couldn't fully explain why it was so remarkably strong, or why modern efforts to duplicate its strength have fallen flat. Now, new research suggests that the ancient concrete's unique mixture had a little help from Mother Nature in becoming one of the best building materials humanity has ever known. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile will quietly hike pri…

Despite ultimately losing the "space race" to the United States, followed by decades of dirty looks and blank stares from the then-Soviet Union, Russia is on top of the world when it comes to commercial space flight. The country has been acting as an Uber for satellites for some time, sending countless pieces of hardware into orbit for a huge number of companies and countries. But now, with SpaceX beginning to muscle in on its turf with extremely affordable rates thanks to its reusable rocket technology, Russia is feeling the heat, and it's planning to do something about it. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon lev…

Hearthstone is notoriously stingy when it comes to handing out free in-game currency and packs, but in celebration of the fictional Midsummer Fire Festival, the game is going to be more generous than usual. From now until the end of the festival -- which is said to last about two weeks -- all Hearthstone players will be able to earn double the normal amount of gold by completing quests. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak The 5 biggest differences between Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and upcoming Note 8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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It’s the start of the month, and that means a software update will be rolling out to Pixel and Nexus devices to benefit security. Google’s fixes were started on July 1 and completed on July 5. Here’s the biggest upgrade for the July 2017 security patch level: “The most severe of these issues is a […] Come comment on this article: Pixel and Nexus devices get security update for July 2017 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

As we've told you time and time again, it's still next to impossible to actually find the Nintendo Switch in stock anywhere. At least, not at MSRP; if you're willing to pay a little extra, you can get the Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con shipped to your door in two days for free. If you do decide to go that route, or if you ever happen to find a Switch in stores anytime soon, you'll want to be sure you took advantage of Amazon's current deal, which shaves a few bucks off of the Joy-Con Charging Dock. Here are some key details from the product page: Charges up to 4 Joy-Con Controllers simultaneously Indivi…

The revival of the Nokia brand was never going to be easy. Nevertheless, HMD Global took on that challenge when it acquired the company's phone business from Microsoft last year. HMD started slow, introducing three budget-to-midrange devices called the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. But with those phones about to launch, HMD is already hard at work on a true flagship Android phone. Continue reading... Trending right now: The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels The 5 biggest differences between Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and upcoming Note 8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

We've seen so many examples of technology that was once science fiction become reality that it's hard to believe true holograms as many think of them — like the floating Princess Leia in Star Wars — are still firmly in the realm of fantasy. But now, a new experiment shows off technology that can seriously blur the line between fiction and reality, and make you believe that sci-fi holograms actually exist. Continue reading... Trending right now: The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels The 5 biggest differences between Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and upcoming Note 8 Via BRG - Boy Ge…

Digital currencies like Bitcoin are very hot right now, and hackers are apparently looking to take advantage of that, as one of the largest Bitcoin exchanges in the world was just hacked. Continue reading... Trending right now: The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels The 5 biggest differences between Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and upcoming Note 8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Theories abound about Game of Thrones Season 7, which premieres in less than two weeks. Fans are going crazy trying to figure out where their favorite characters are heading to, but the actors and execs involved in one of the most popular TV shows right now have not revealed any plot details so far -- just as expected. But one person working on a critical element of the show said that “no one’s figured it out yet.” Continue reading... Trending right now: The worst thing about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 shown again in new leak T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels The 5 biggest differences between Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and upcoming Note 8 Via BR…

It was just a week ago that Project Fi tweeted that a new mid-tier handset would be joining its ranks later this year, the first non-Google device to do so. This mid-tier handset was outed as the Moto X4 shortly after. Since then, it has been reported that the Moto X4 has an all-metal body, water […] Come comment on this article: Latest Moto X4 leak confirms dual rear cameras and curved display Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid