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Nine years after the original Uncharted took the PS3 by storm, Naughty Dog finally brought the story to its conclusion with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End in 2016. It was not only the best game in the series, but also my favorite game of 2016. It was also a rare final chapter that left me completely satisfied -- I was not dying to find out what happened next. I was content that Nathan Drake's story had come to an end. But Nathan Drake was just one character in the Uncharted universe. In fact, he wasn't even the most interesting character in the Uncharted universe, which is why a spinoff starring Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross -- a former love interest and a former foe of Dra…

If mankind's own creations one day rise up to take control of the planet and turn us all into batteries or something, you can bet that they'll also be able to heal themselves. Researchers from the Free University of Brussels just revealed a novel implementation of a self-healing polymer which could give robots the ability to actually fix themselves back up if they are damaged. This is probably one of those things apocalypse historians will look back on some day and shake their heads. Continue reading... Trending right now: Forget Galaxy Note 8 renders – here are actual photos I saw the leaked Game of Thrones episode and it reminded me why I hate winter Google’…

The Apple Watch has improved by leaps and bounds since its release a tad more than two years ago. Though Apple's wearable was released alongside an avalanche of hype and excitement, there's no denying that the first iteration of the device was hampered by a clunky UI and some frustrating performance problems. Apple would ultimately fix these issues when it released the Apple Watch Series 2 about 18 months later and graced it with a more powerful processor, a more user friendly version of watchOS, and GPS functionality. Continue reading... Trending right now: Forget Galaxy Note 8 renders – here are actual photos I saw the leaked Game of Thrones episode and it re…

Facebook was walking on incredibly thin ice late last year after allegations that the company's poor efforts to police fake news stories helped influence the US presidential election. Now, a report from the Wall Street Journal suggests that Facebook is taking a hard line against anything resembling racist or sexist banter — at least when it comes to its employees. Continue reading... Trending right now: Forget Galaxy Note 8 renders – here are actual photos I saw the leaked Game of Thrones episode and it reminded me why I hate winter Google’s Pixel 2 is copying the wrong phone Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

AT&T has reactivated an old deal that gives a free 32GB Apple TV to anyone who signs up for a three-month prepaid DirecTV Now subscription. The offer is a good deal even if you're a cave-dwelling troglodyte that hates TV: three months of DirecTV Now will cost you $105, while the Apple TV is $150 at Best Buy. Continue reading... Trending right now: Forget Galaxy Note 8 renders – here are actual photos I saw the leaked Game of Thrones episode and it reminded me why I hate winter Google’s Pixel 2 is copying the wrong phone Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

ASUS may not be one of the usual names you think of when shopping for your next smartphone, but that has not kept the company from continuing to churn out the models and maintaining a decent presence throughout all levels of the market. Today at a launch event the company revealed several new devices comprising […] Come comment on this article: ASUS ZenFone 4 line of devices unveiled Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Verizon customers have long been familiar with Motorola smartphones, whether they are Motorola branded or part of the carrier’s DROID line. Outside of that, there were also customers willing to purchase unlocked phones directly from Motorola that might find their way to other carriers. This year Motorola opted to pursue a wider distribution strategy by […] Come comment on this article: [Video] Unboxing the Moto Z2 Force Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

With Data Rescue 4, you’ll never lose an important file on your computer ever again. Everything from documents to photos and videos can be restored. And, for a limited time, you can get it at an unbeatable price through Talk Android Deals. Works on all hard drives even if they fail to or only partially […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Take 37% off Data Rescue 4! Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Forget the Galaxy Note 8 renders that we keep seeing in leaks. With less than a week to go until Samsung unveils the phone in New York, someone in China is already playing with what appears to be a dummy Galaxy Note 8 unit. Sure, it's not a functional phone, but the images still give us a good look at exactly what to expect from the unreleased phone. Continue reading... Trending right now: Google’s Pixel 2 is copying the wrong phone These stunning images might show what Apple’s iPhone 8 looks like in real life Winter is here: Game of Thrones season 7, episode 6 just leaked Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Everyone knows that the Nest Cam Indoor security camera is the best in the business. Google-owned Nest is unrivaled when it comes to product design, software design, and all-around user experience. Of course, the company’s premium products command premium prices, which is why it’s so important to jump at the opportunity to snag something on sale. One such sale happens to be underway on Amazon right now, shaving more than $36 off the Nest Cam’s price. They won't last long at this price, so definitely check it out. Here’s what you need to know from the product page: 24/7 live video: 130° wide-angle view and all-glass lens let you look after home in 1080p HD, day and …

The rollout of iOS 11 is fast approaching, and with the beta version of the new update already in the hands of many testers we were bound to discover things that Apple had kept secret. One of those things happens to be an absolutely incredible privacy feature that lets you automatically disable Touch ID in just a few seconds, securing your device and preventing anyone (including law enforcement) from forcing you to access your iPhone by using your fingerprint. Continue reading... Trending right now: Hurry: It’s not too late to get eclipse glasses for Monday’s solar eclipse! Google’s Pixel 2 is copying the wrong phone These stunning images might show what Apple…

The year is 2017 and despite what you might think, it's still not a given that you'll a have a good cell signal in the downtown of any big American city. Getting usable service isn't just a matter of having enough cell towers: it's a complex mix of location, number of users, spectrum, device being used, and whether the magic electric pixies are behaving. To see which cities are good and which are borderline third-world, Rootmetrics -- an organization that conducts extensive road-testing of all four major cell networks in the US -- has collated results by city and published a ranking of the best and worst built-up areas for getting a signal. Continue reading... Tr…

Do you have a Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con? Awesome! Or perhaps you have a Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con? Even better. In either case though, you’re one of millions of people out there who have scored themselves a Switch. If you’re looking to spice things up a bit and separate yourself from the pack, you’ll be happy to know that Neon Yellow Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers are finally available on Amazon. They’re bound to sell out quickly though, so definitely grab one now if you want one. Here are some highlights from the product page: Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached…

Just in case you needed to see the Galaxy Note 8 in another color, Evan Blass shared a new image of the phone. The latest press render leaked by Blass, who’s been on a hot streak in recent weeks, shows Samsung’s next high-end device in Deep Sea Blue. While the front of the phone will […] Come comment on this article: Here’s the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in Deep Sea Blue Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The only U.S. carrier selling the Essential Phone just started taking pre-orders for Andy Rubin’s latest creation. Essential and Sprint have a tight relationship despite the former being an entirely new company in the mobile industry. Andy Rubin, Android’s co-founder who’s trying to do his own thing now, is close with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son. […] Come comment on this article: Sprint is taking $260 off the Essential Phone if you pre-order Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

HMD Global’s first flagship is here, but you might not be able to get one for yourself. When making a high-end phone, you can’t stop at the internal specifications. It needs to look and feel like a premium product. The Nokia 8 appears to achieve that as it’s crafted from a single block of 6000 […] Come comment on this article: The Nokia 8 is a 2017 flagship being released only in Europe Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Andy Rubin has posted some new information about the Essential Phone, including how long you can expect it to be updated and supported. Fortunately, it’s all good news on that front. Like Google, Essential will be providing two years of Android software updates and three years of monthly security patches, which means your device will […] Come comment on this article: Essential Phone will get 2 years of updates, new wireless accessories every few months Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The NES Classic Edition is old news. The SNES Classic Edition is going to be impossible to find — and besides, there are already better options out there right now. But what about the Game Boy!? Nintendo’s portable handheld console was flat-out awesome, and we miss those good old days. It was a simpler time, to say the least. Relive the golden era of handheld gaming with the Hyperkin SmartBoy, a brilliant little gadget that plays any normal Game Boy cartridge and uses your Android phone as the screen! Here’s what you need to know from the product page: Plays GB and GBC cartridges, compatible with NTSC/ PAL cartridges Classic-style tactile button set, upscales to p…

In the wake of the white nationalist march on Charlottesville this past weekend, a number of white supremacist websites have found it increasingly difficult to remain online and solicit donations from supporters. In perhaps the most high-profile example, the neo-nazi website Daily Stormer was kicked off of GoDaddy a few days ago. Following that, the hate oriented website was also prevented from registering with Google, ultimately forcing the site to resurface on the dark web. On a related note, GoFundMe earlier this week removed a crowdfunding campaign seeking to raise money for James Alex Fields, the Nazi supporter responsible for driving his car into a crowd of protesto…

Less than a day after the sixth episode of the latest season of Game of Thrones leaked online, HBO's week got even worse as hacker group OurMine seized several of the network's social media accounts on both Twitter and Facebook. Once it had taken control, OurMine sent out a message via HBO's official Twitter and Facebook accounts -- including the accounts for shows like Game of Thrones, Veep and Last Week Tonight -- that HBO should get in touch to upgrade its security. Continue reading... Trending right now: Google’s Pixel 2 is copying the wrong phone These stunning images might show what Apple’s iPhone 8 looks like in real life Winter is here: Game of Thrones…

Apple is likely about a month away from finally releasing the iPhone 8, a handset destined to become Apple's most expensive iPhone to date. Despite the sky-high price point we're all expecting, however, the iPhone 8 is likely to also become Apple's fastest selling iPhone ever — that is, if Apple isn't plagued by the supply shortages that have accompanied all of its big launches of late. Seriously, how crazy is it that it still takes four weeks to get a pair of AirPods? It's been eight months since AirPods were released! But we digress... The iPhone 8 will be Apple's first completely redesigned iPhone in three years, and Apple fans are practically losing their minds fro…

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With Android O allegedly being officially announced on August 21, another much-anticipated Google product has taken another step in its march towards its eventual launch; the smaller Pixel 2 (Walleye) has made its way to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As previously rumored, it does indeed appear that HTC is manufacturing the smaller of the […] Come comment on this article: Google’s Pixel 2 pops up at the FCC with Active Edge and Android 8.0.1 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Now your Google Home can make calls throughout the United States and Canada for free. A number of new features for the home-based digital assistant debuted at I/O 2017 in May. Hands-free calling, Spotify integration, calendar reminders, and multi-user listening were all announced at the annual event. They haven’t arrived at the same time, though. […] Come comment on this article: Hands-free calling on Google Home is rolling out in the U.S. and Canada Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

A more readable, more conversational, and more navigable News Feed is heading to Facebook. The company announced on Wednesday that its stream of content will be updated to adapt to the current state of communication. As people are using GIFs and links now in addition to photographs and videos, Facebook feels the different types of […] Come comment on this article: Facebook’s latest update makes it look a lot like Instagram Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid