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It seems pretty crazy in this day and age that anyone would consider buying a plain old dedicated wall clock or desk clock with all of the smart, connected devices out there. Then again, the LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock is hardly a plain old clock. First of all, it looks awesome — the modern pixellated style is very, very cool. But beyond the look, this little gadget does so much more than just tell time. It tells you the weather, displays notifications from your smartphone, scrolls through tweets and so much more. Trust me, you have to check it out. Some key details from the product page: Always get precise time and show your difference with thousands of clock faces …

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is under intense scrutiny after the Galaxy Note 7, and that includes testing out just how durable this thing is. Obviously the GS8 isn’t the first phone to be lit on fire, tossed around, and put in a blender, but we always hold Samsung phones to a slightly higher standard. So, how’d […] Come comment on this article: The Galaxy S8 is rough, tough, and refuses to bend Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

LG could be following in Samsung’s footsteps, moving away from traditional displays for curved instead. The first application we will see this on will allegedly be the LG V30. According to The Investor, LG Display is ramping up production because of increased demand for curved OLEDs in the market. Previously, the company supplied them in small […] Come comment on this article: LG could be going the way of the curved display with the V30 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It’s beginning to look like we won’t get a successor to the HTC 10. The Taiwanese-based company took to Twitter to announce that it’s upcoming flagship will be announced on May 16. The phone has been rumored as the HTC Ocean; however, it’s final name will probably be the HTC U, if the video teaser […] Come comment on this article: HTC’s squeeze-friendly U debuts on May 16 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google’s smartwatch OS, Android Wear, has come along way with its update to version 2.0, yet numerous delays led to stalled production of new wearable devices as well as increased competition from the likes of Samsung with its own Tizen OS. There are a number of smartwatches already running Android Wear 2.0, and thanks to […] Come comment on this article: Android Wear 2.0 coming soon to select Moto, Huawei, and other smartwatches Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It’s April 20, and you may or may not know it’s also a day in which people participate in cannabis-related activities. T-Mobile’s getting involved in the unofficial day with memes. And, of course, they are targeting its biggest rival. We’re continuing to see T-Mobile get even bolder in calling out Verizon as their respective networks […] Come comment on this article: #VerHIGHzon memes are a thing today because of T-Mobile Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Passwords are annoying, clumsy, easily beaten (for the most part), and an absolutely antiquated form of security. They also happen to be the primary way we secure our most precious information today. Microsoft wants to change that with a new app feature that basically removes passwords from the equation entirely. It's part of the Microsoft Authenticator app, and it just might work. Continue reading... Trending right now: Scientists just unearthed an absolutely terrifying new sea creature Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better than yesterday’s Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Google makes most of its money from advertisements. The company also makes the most popular internet browsing app out there, Google Chrome. In fact, chances are you already see plenty of Google ads right inside Chrome, which is probably how Google wants things to work. However, the company is about to make an unprecedented move, one that looks like a shot in the foot: Google intends to build an ad-blocking feature that would be enabled by default right inside Chrome. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Why the iPhone 7S could be better than the iPhone 8 Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is ev…

Samsung unveiled at MWC 2017 a couple of compelling Windows 10 tablets ready to rival Microsoft’s highly praised Surface Pro devices. At the time, Samsung did not mention prices or release dates for the Galaxy Book tablets. However, the company announced availability details for the 10.6-inch and 12-inch Galaxy Book tablets, and the good news is they’re even cheaper than Microsoft’s Surface devices. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Irony: Advertising giant Google wants to block ads inside its Chrome browser Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better than yesterday’s Via BRG - …

"Smart home" devices didn’t quite explode in popularity like market researchers insisted they would a few years ago. One of the biggest barriers is the fact that there are so many different standards and platforms that aren’t compatible, so it’s confusing to consumers. That said, there are a few categories of smart home devices that have definitely broken through to the mainstream. Smart thermostats and home security cameras are two good examples, but a new emerging one is the "smart doorbell." These simple devices stream live video to your phone, tablet, or computer whenever anyone rings your bell, and they also feature two-way voice communications to you can talk to the…

Look, if we're being perfectly frank, there are really only a handful of flagship smartphones that will even be worth considering in 2017. Sure, the upcoming new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will undoubtedly make the cut when they debut this fall. Lenovo's upcoming second-generation Moto Z will probably be even more impressive than last year's model, and maybe we'll get a few cool new mods as well. And the Galaxy Note 8 will clearly make a splash when it's announced sometime in the summer. Of course, there are a few phones that sit all the way at the top of the pile, and they're going to be more popular than any of those other smartphones by an order of magnitude. That's rig…

How does a company that relies on revenue from advertisers and the ads being displayed when users visit web sites work to make sure they do not lose those revenues? One step may not seem intuitive on the surface – block ads. However, that is exactly what Google may be getting ready to do with […] Come comment on this article: Google ad-blocker may be added to Chrome browser Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

After building a solar-powered plane to help deliver internet access nearly two years ago, Facebook is once again building another aircraft to deploy the internet -- this time, in the form of a helicopter. Unveiled at its F8 developer conference, the Mark Zuckerberg-led social network said the helicopter, known as the "Tether-tenna," would provide internet access and could be deployed for months in the case of an emergency. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Watch a massive asteroid cruise by Earth live tonight Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better than yesterday’s Via B…

Ethical hackers are in high demand across all industries, and you could be one of them. Get started with the Ethical Hacking Bootcamp, now on sale for only $45. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better than yesterday’s Why the iPhone 7S could be better than the iPhone 8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

We first heard about Google’s Baseline Study a couple of years ago. At the time, it was a bold Google moonshot aiming to develop means of detecting medical conditions before they actually present any symptoms. The project has evolved since then, and it’s now part of Verily, a unit of Google’s parent company Alphabet. Verily is about to kickstart a four-year study with about 10,000 participants to understand exactly how people get sick. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better than yesterday’s Why the iPhone 7S could be better than the iPhone 8 …

In the months before Guardians of the Galaxy hit theaters back in 2014, many people predicted that it would be the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first flop. Those people were wrong. In fact, it was one of the best superhero films of the decade, raking in over $700 million and racking up a higher score on Rotten Tomatoes than all but two other Marvel movies. Three years later, the sequel is nearly here, and it looks like audiences are in store for yet another surprising experience. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better than yesterday’s Why the iP…

Space is big and the hardware that humans keep sending into the great beyond is comparatively small, but our habit of letting random bits of space vehicles, boosters, and defunct satellites hang around in orbit is starting to concern scientists more than ever before. Now, the European Space Agency is sounding the alarm and pleading with the space-traveling nations to pitch in and help clean up the estimated 150 million bits of debris with the capability to destroy or damage spacecraft that accidentally collide with them. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is …

We've still got months until Apple even prints the invites for the iPhone 8 event, but rumors are starting to mount. The new flagship iPhone, likely named the iPhone 8, iPhone X or iPhone Edition, will likely have an edge-to-edge display with a curved glass front, no home button, a dual-camera setup and possibly some kind of facial recognition. It all sounds great, but I think the iPhone 7 series might still have a shot at glory this year. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem These leaked iPhone 8 schematics are a travesty if they’re real Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better tha…

If you own any recent iPhone, you know a few things without question. First, iPhones are some of the best and most brilliantly designs smartphones in the world. Second, the aluminum iPhone housing is insanely slippery, and a drop that lands funny is guaranteed to smash the screen. Getting some kind of protective case is an absolute must, but smart iPhone users take things a step further. After all, a bad drop where your phone lands face-down on an uneven surface can still mean you’ll kiss your screen good-bye. You absolutely must get an iPhone screen protector if your phone has any change of coming away from a bad spill with the screen intact. Below, you’ll find our re…

Tonight, a particularly large asteroid is going to cruise by Earth at its closest point in 400 years, and while we humans are going to be observing the flyby at a safe distance, there's always a small twinge of doubt that whispers "what if...?" in the back of our minds. Scientists led by Clemens Rumpf of the University of Southampton in the UK decided to answer that question by figuring out what aspects of an asteroid collision are actually the biggest threats to human existence. The results might surprise you. Continue reading... Trending right now: Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even bette…

Nintendo’s Switch is the talk of the town right now, which might explain why Sony decided to double the storage of the PS4 Slim while keeping the same $299.99 entry price in place. Continue reading... Trending right now: Watch a massive asteroid cruise by Earth live tonight Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Alexa smart plug sale on Amazon is even better than yesterday’s Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

It's hard to imagine that, after thousands of years of cataloguing every living thing we come across, humans are still discovering new animals, but when it comes to the ocean there's just so much space to cover that it's easy to miss things. Researchers led by Northeastern University professor Dan Distel just made history by unearthing the first living example of a creature that scientists have had a hard time finding for hundreds of years. It's called a Giant Shipworm, and it's absolutely bizarre. Continue reading... Trending right now: Watch a massive asteroid cruise by Earth live tonight Niantic is finally addressing Pokemon Go’s biggest problem Today’s Ale…

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Over in China, the Mi 6 from Xiaomi became official during a live event. It’s a high-end phone with a glass and aluminum body that doesn’t give up the expected affordable price tag. Just don’t expect to be one of the people who can buy the Mi 6. We usually don’t cover Xiaomi’s announcements because, […] Come comment on this article: With curves and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835, the Xiaomi Mi 6 is official Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Through Talk Android, you could win a BESTEK 200W Power Inverter! BESTEK makes products built around power, and currently they’re celebrating their 10 anniversary in business. We’re joining the celebration by co-hosting a giveaway of our own. BESTEK wants to give three Talk Android readers their own 200W Power Inverter. It provides two AC outlets, a cigarette lighter, […] Come comment on this article: Giveaway: Win a BESTEK 200W Power Inverter! Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid