Moto X4 to join the Google Project Fi line-up

Earlier today we reported on Google’s plans to add a mid-tier smartphone as a choice for consumers based on feedback they had been receiving. In their tweet announcing plans to add a new device, Project Fi was very vague only indicating it would be “from one of our partners.” A new report from Evan Blass […]

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New details emerge for the LG G6 Mini to be known as the LG Q6

Back in April word got out that LG was working on a device believed to be a smaller variant of the LG G6 which quickly resulted in it being dubbed the LG G6 Mini. At the time few details were available, so it was difficult to determine whether LG was following a trend of releasing […]

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[TA Deals] Get a lifetime of cloud storage (1TB) from Zoolz for $30! (99% off)

Cloud storage doesn’t come cheap, and any low prices you see are likely to include a low amount of space. There’s a special offer on Talk Android Deals, however, that knocks the price of a popular service down to $36. It’s the Zoolz Dual Cloud Storage (1TB) package. Aside from getting 500GB of instant cloud […]

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Google offering Play Music and YouTube Red 4 month trials to some users

If you have never been a subscriber to Google’s Play Music or YouTube Red services, Google is hoping to lure you into giving them a try with a slightly better trial period than normal. Usually new subscribers can get 2 months of either service for free before the monthly charges kick in. However, the Google Play […]

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Andy Rubin’s Playground Ventures is raising another $15M

 Playground Ventures — the VC fund co-founded by Android inventor and former Google exec Andy Rubin that sits alongside an eponymous incubator/startup studio and is making some big bets in areas like artificial intelligence and new generations of hardware– is raising more money. A Form D filed with the SEC notes that Playground Ventures is in the process of adding another $15… Read More
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Motorola says Android 7.0 Nougat for the Moto X Pure Edition is in “final field testing”

No, the Moto X Pure Edition doesn’t have Android 7.0 Nougat despite what you’ve heard. It’s been a very bumpy path for owners of the Moto X Pure Edition who’ve wait so long for the software update. Google released Nougat almost an entire year ago, and the 2015 that runs stock Android is still without […]

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Xfinity Mobile adds LG X Charge with massive battery

Xfinity Mobile added a new device to their portfolio of smartphones available for consumers signing up for the wireless service. The LG X Charge is aimed at users who really do not like to hook up their phone to a charger thanks to the massive 4,500mAh battery. According to LG’s Chang Ma, President of LG […]

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A new mid-tier handset is coming to Project Fi later this year

There could be good news for Project Fi users that are a little frustrated with the lack of choice when it comes to the number of supported handsets. Until now, Project Fi has only been officially supported on the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Pixel and Pixel XL handsets, but thanks to a tweet […]

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Lenovo’s Moto Z2 Play is now available to pre-order from Verizon

Having been announced by Lenovo just a few short weeks ago, you can now pre-order the Moto Z2 Play from Verizon and take delivery of the handset by July 7th. As you might expect, Lenovo has continued with the Moto Z design language, and the Moto Z2 Play is naturally compatible with a range of Moto Mods. […]

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What each model of the iPhone added to the game

 It was 10 years ago today that Steve Jobs announced the long-rumored iPhone to a crowd tech lovers excited to a fever pitch. We’ve already looked at the history of the iPhone going back to the Newton, but ten years of iPhone have brought us more than a dozen devices, each of which brought something new and important to the smartphone game. Let’s go through them, shall we? Read More
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On Talk Android Deals you can gain access to thousands of courses to diversify your resume. Here’s what you get from the library of the Virtual Training Company: Get lifetime access to 1,026 courses on any topic available at the time of purchase Learn from industry experts in their respective fields Download work files to […]

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[Video] Huawei Watch 2: Unboxing & First Impressions

Huawei launched its first Android Wear smartwatch back in 2015, imaginatively named ‘Huawei Watch‘ which was widely praised for its smart appearance boasting a stainless steel, fine leather, and sapphire crystal design. It is safe to say it was the most beautiful Android Wear you could buy at the time. Fast-forward to MWC 2017, and Huawei […]

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Adobe: Echo Dot now leads voice speaker sales

 In the nascent connected speaker market, consumers appear to be gravitating towards the more affordably priced Amazon’s Echo Dot, according to new e-commerce sales data released this morning by Adobe. However, Google’s decision to release its Echo competitor, Google Home, in November paid off well, the study found. During the 2016 holidays, Google Home was able to outsell both… Read More
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Upcoming ‘Eve’ Chromebook could feature a dedicated Google Assistant button

Since launching at Google I/O in 2016 as an integral function of Google Home, Google Assistant next appeared on the search giant’s Pixel handsets. A few months later at MWC 2017, the LG G6 became the first non-Google device to sport the virtual assistant before Google announced that it would roll out to every Android handset […]

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Canon’s new 6D Mark II looks like a great update for its entry level full-frame camera

 Canon has a new version of the 6D, its entry-level full-frame DSLR. The 6D debuted in 2012, and I purchased one of the very first off the line – five years later, it’s still a terrific DSLR that in some ways matches my 5D Mark IV. Now, Canon has a new 6D Mark II, and it looks like a great value for people looking to upgrade from their original 6D, or get into full-frame photography… Read More
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Machine learning for Google Photos elevates, Suggested Sharing and Shared Libraries are live

Two new features for Google Photos that were announced in May are rolling out now. The year for Google, and likely the next couple of years anyway, will be about machine learning. Many of its products and services are beginning to use artificial intelligence as a way to help you improve your life. When you do […]

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 launched at MWC Shanghai 2017 event

At the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017 event currently underway, Qualcomm announced the newest generation in processors targeting the budget and lower mid-tier market. The Snapdragon 450 is the successor to the Snapdragon 435 and brings some nice improvements that will enable budget device manufacturers to step things up in those market tiers. The improvements […]

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Fingerprint scanners in displays will happen in 2018 if Qualcomm gets it done first

Next year you might be touching your phone’s fingerprint scanner and display at the same time, especially if Qualcomm gets the support it expects. Late in 2016, Synaptics announced a fingerprint scanner that could be integrated into the glass of a phone’s display. Users would be able to just have the fingerprint scanner blend in […]

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Google Street View for Android hits 1 billion installs

Google’s Street View is the latest app on Google Play to eclipse 1 billion installs worldwide. Street View, for those of you living under rocks, is the service that drops you anywhere in the world with a first-person view. It started out as an extension of Google Maps, utilizing the images captured by the traveling […]

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Google hit with $2.7 Billion fine from EU over shopping results

European Union regulators hit Google with a $2.7 Billion fine yesterday claiming the search giant violated antitrust regulations in the way it was displaying search results for shopping related searches. The EU is giving Google 90 days to change how they display results or they may face an additional daily fine equal to 5% of […]

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[TA Deals] Master Android O and Java for less than $20

The Android O & Java Developer Mastery Course is up on Talk Android Deals at an unbelievable price. Access 214 lectures & 31.5 hours of content 24/7 Learn Android app development & Java programming Create engaging, real-world Android apps, like clones of Flappy Bird, calculator, YouTube, & more Work w/ APIs, web services, & advanced […]

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Now you can quantify your cat’s comings and goings too

 Cat owners rejoice! Now you can quantify the comings and goings of your furry friend — thanks to an app-controlled pet door that can send push notifications when Tibbles enters and leaves your abode. Read More
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New renders show back side of Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The rumor mill continues to heat up for this fall’s flagship smartphone releases with the latest one concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. We are already feeling confident Samsung will continue the critically acclaimed design of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ for the next version of their stylus-equipped smartphone. The back of the device […]

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Google News gets overhauled with a fuller, cleaner interface

With accusations of fake news flying around like mosquitos on a hot, humid southeast U.S. evening and social media platforms constantly rolling out pronouncements on how they are going to address the issue, Google has decided to update their Google News platform to try to help users sort through everything rolling their way. A new […]

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Japan’s SNES Classic gets Famicom look and tweaked game selection

 Everyone’s excited about the SNES Classic Edition, what with its twee 90’s look and fantastic selection of games. But as with its NES predecessor, the Japanese version of the device is significantly different, outside and in — here are the differences between the two. Read More
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Join Talk Android as a writer!

We all have opinions. We don’t all have the platform to share them. Now’s your chance to take your opinions into the spotlight. Talk Android is looking for a Writer who can contribute news posts, opinions, and guides for a global audience. Every week we’d like for you to produce content that stands out. So […]

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Alcatel Idol 5S specifications

Alcatel didn’t make a big announcement for its 2017 flagship, but the Idol 5S is the company’s high-end phone for the year. It comes with metal and glass body, specifications you should respect for a sub-$300 device, and the latest version of Android. There’s even a Prime Exclusive version from Amazon that brings the price […]

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[Deal] Add a second number on your phone from Hushed for $25!

Many people want a second number, but they don’t want a second phone. It’s probably better to avoid using your personal number for work, while dating, and on select public services where you don’t know who you’re communicating with. Your number is a piece of highly sensitive information. So you shouldn’t just hand it out […]

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Best HTC U11 cases

The HTC U11 is one heck of a phone. It’s beautiful, fast, and stunning. See, the best thing about the 2017 flagship could be its design. HTC’s engineers once again designed a gorgeous device. And this one isn’t crafted from mostly metal. While the frame is aluminum, the back of the U11 is glass. That’s […]

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G Suite accounts are now accepted for Project Fi

Google just opened up Project Fi to more people. Today it was announced that, in addition to traditional accounts, anyone with a G Suite account can sign-up for Google’s wireless service. Check with your domain’s owner before signing up for the service, though. It’ll be controlled by the G Suite Administator; therefore, they could pull […]

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Amazon gets Prime Exclusive flavors of the Nokia 6, Moto E4, and three Alcatel phones

With the arrival of this batch, Amazon is currently offering ten phones at a lower cost with its own services at the forefront alongside Google’s. Amazon added phones from Nokia, Alcatel, and Lenovo for a simultaneous release date next month. These are the new Prime Exclusive devices: Nokia 6 for $179 (21% off) Alcatel Idol […]

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Uber is letting you (officially) request rides for those who don’t have the app

Whether you’re without a phone or just don’t know how to use one to the fullest, Uber is available to you. The transportation service launched a new feature today that gives everyone access to a ride. It’s as simple as having someone who does have Uber requesting a ride and providing the other person’s contact […]

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Alcatel’s Idol 5S, A50, and A30 Plus are official and already live on Amazon

A new trio of phones from Alcatel just went official. Debuting today with a release date scheduled for July 10 are the Idol 5S, A50, and A30 Plus. It’s been a very quiet year for the company until today. In 2016, Alcatel was introducing new hardware at steady space every couple of months. This year, […]

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Pornhub now supports interactive toys, proving porn paves the way

 Pornhub, an adult content site, has announced compatibility with interactive sex toys like the Kiiroo Onyx – essentially an articulated sex jar – and the Fleshlight Launch – also essentially an articulated sex jar. Certain pre-coded videos played on Pornhub will send signals to these wireless devices, recreating the action on screen with motors and actuators. The company… Read More
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[TA Deals] Pick up the Power Dot Pro Rapid Car Charger for just $15!

Don’t drive around with an unreliable car charger. Get something reliable that has multiple ports and enough strength to charge a high amount of power to your devices. The Power Dot Pro Rapid Car Charger is on Talk Android Deals as our featured deal of the day, which means there’s a lowered price exclusive to […]

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T-Mobile successfully tests new LTE tech, rolls out LTE-U to customers

T-Mobile is hard at work improving their LTE network for customers, this time by bolstering the bandwidth with unused 5GHz spectrum. That sounds like fancy technological mumbo jumbo, but don’t worry, it means you’ll see drastically increased speeds if you’re in one of these new locations for the network enhancement. This 5GHz spectrum is typically […]

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Honor 9 European launch: Watch the live stream here…

The Honor 9 may have launched in China a couple of weeks ago, but today is the official European launch of the successor to last year’s Honor 8. Featuring Huawei’s latest Kirin 960 processor,4GB RAM, upgraded dual cameras and a 5.1-inch Full HD display, we are looking forward to putting  the handset through its paces in […]

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OxygenOS 4.5.2 is now live for the OnePlus 5

The OnePlus 5 has barely hit the market but it’s already receiving its first software update. It’s a pretty typical early set of patches, but it should be a welcome update to anyone who managed to snag the phone early. According to OnePlus, the update brings the phone to OxygenOS version 4.5.2 with no major […]

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The OnePlus 5 has been released worldwide, and you can get it today for $479

Check the calendar. It’s June 27, 2017. What’s the significance? The 2017 flagship from OnePlus has been released worldwide. Starting today you can purchase the OnePlus 5. The phone features a 5.5-inch Full HD Optic AMOLED display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, 12MP + 16MP rear […]

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Disney experiments look to make kid-robot interactions more natural

 Sooner or later, our children will be raised by robots, so it’s natural that Disney, purveyor of both robots and child-related goods, would want to get ahead of that trend. A trio of studies from its Research division aim at understanding and improving how kids converse with and otherwise interact with robots and other reasonably smart machines. Read More
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Apple just released the first iOS 11 beta to everyone

 Are you excited about trying out the new features coming up with iOS 11. If that’s the case, Apple just released the first public beta of iOS 11. It is now available to download for everyone. You don’t need to pay $99 for a developer account to download it. But remember, it is still a beta. While the company still plans to release the final version of iOS 11 this fall, Apple is… Read More
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iOS 11 turns your iPad into a completely different machine

 I’ve been playing with a beta version of iOS 11 on a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for the past few weeks. While the final version of iOS 11 is not coming until later this fall, Apple just launched the public beta. Here’s a preview of what you can expect. If you’re using an iPad, get ready to be disoriented by the update because the iPad simply doesn’t work the same way. Apple… Read More
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Arms brings the punch to the Nintendo Switch

 Arms, a flagship Nintendo Switch title from the same folks who brought us Splatoon, is a fighting game only Nintendo could release. The object of the game, as in many fighting games, is to knock down your opponent. How you do it, obviously, is the trick. In Arms your weapons are, well, your arms. There are 30 different arms for ten characters and the arms spring out and can twist towards enemies. Read More
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[TA Deals] Get the Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification Bundle for $19

Almost every job relating to business involves Microsoft’s productivity suite, and Excel could be the most popular of anything offered. You should know everything about creating, updating, and managing spreadsheets. On Talk Android Deals, the Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification Bundle is available at a discount. It’s a 99% off deal you won’t find anywhere else […]

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Giveaway: Win a Huawei P10 from Talk Android!

Huawei and Talk Android are partnering for an exclusive giveaway featuring the P10, its 2017 flagship, to start the summer right. With the season changing from spring to summer, everyone is looking for changes of their own. What better way to refresh yourself than with a new phone? We wanted to treat one lucky reader […]

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Nokia 6 lands in the United States in July for $229

The aluminum-made phone from HMD Global, the mobile brand’s new leader, says you’re just a few weeks away from being able to buy the Nokia 6 in the United States. The Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card […]

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[Video] OnePlus 5: Unboxing & Hands On

Last week OnePlus officially took the wraps off the new OnePlus 5 smartphone and general retail availability is slated to open tomorrow. If you are considering placing an order and want to get an early idea of what you get and some initial hands on impressions, TalkAndroid’s own presenter Kent Oki put together a video […]

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Specifications for new Pixel 2 devices revealed

Rumors about the next generation Google Pixel phones to be released later this year continue to ramp up as we hit the summer months. The latest round comes from an unnamed source who is described as “familiar with the matter” and who “spent time with at least one of these phones” who has shared some of […]

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Google Home arrives in Canada

 Google Home is now available to buy in Canada, making it the first of the major virtual assistant speaker devices to land in the country. The expansion follows pre-orders kicking off at Google and other retailers earlier this month, and beats Amazon’s Echo to the punch in America’s northern neighbor. Home’s launch in Canada comes with some caveats: Unlike in the U.S., only… Read More
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HTC teases new Edge Sense features for the U11

The biggest selling point of HTC’s U11 is obviously its unique Edge Sense features that allow you to literally squeeze the sides of the phone to do things with it. It’s a cool, albeit weird, design that helps the U11 stand out, and you can bet HTC will try to capitalize on it. HTC USA […]

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The Sony A9 inches the mirrorless camera market forward

 Having a variety of prime, telephoto, macro, sport and the like, all with distinctive shooting characteristics is what give lenses their charm. However, Sony just took Nikon’s spot as number two in the full-frame camera industry — Canon holds pole position. Currently, only 24 full-frame E-mount lenses exist compared to the dozens that Canon has in each category. Still,… Read More
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Google bringing YouTube TV to 10 new markets

YouTube TV was Google’s answer to cable-less television services like Sling, DirecTV Now, and Playstation Vue. It’s been a very slow rollout, however, which shouldn’t surprise anyone that keeps up with how Google likes to trickle out new updates and services, but overall the reception has been pretty positive compared to the competition. Well, the […]

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Galaxy Note 8 pegged for late September launch

We’re halfway through the year and it’s time for new Galaxy Note 8 rumors to take over the blogosphere. We’ve already heard dates on when Samsung will announce the device, but the newest rumor slates the actual launch of the phone for late September. An announcement in August with a launch in September is a […]

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YouTube hits 1.5 billion viewers per month, introduces new share and dynamic adapt features

New features for YouTube were introduced alongside the announcement of a major milestone. Every month there are 1.5 billion logged in viewers on YouTube, which Google says is about 20% of the world’s population. These viewers are watching an hour per day on mobile devices alone. That should mean the 1 billion hours of video […]

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[TA Deal] Buy five Powertabs for less than $20!

Quick juice for your devices? Sounds like a plus. On Talk Android Deals, we’re selling multi-packs of the Powrtab. It’s a one-use battery pack that connects to a micro-USB port for charging. Rated to 1000mAh to give your phone a quick boost wherever you are Gain up to 4 hours of extra mobile use Made […]

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Watch a tiny virus take a constitutional under a laser-powered 3D microscope

 If you’re anything like me, you spend a significant portion of the day wondering about the paths viruses take when they’re cruising around your internals. Luckily for us, a newly developed microscope from Duke researchers can show the exact path taken by the little critters (?), down to the micrometer. Read More
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A month with the Catalyst Fermentation System

 I’ve been following the multiple “easy” brewing systems available online for a while now and have never found one that truly spoke to me. Devices like the Minibrew seem great but price and shipping problems have always kept them out of my boozy little hands. So, rather than wait for the perfect automatic system, I decided to look at the Catalyst Fermentation System, a $199… Read More
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Satellogic raises $27M for affordable, high-resolution imaging satellites

 Space tech company Satellogic has raised $27 million in a Series B round led by Chinese internet giant Tencent, and with participation by CrunchFund (disclosure: co-founded by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington). The company also launches its sixth micro-satellite into orbit on June 15, aboard a Long March-4B rocket that took off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. What Satellogic… Read More
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Logitech’s Slim Combo for iPad Pro really boosts your portable productivity power

 Logitech has a long history of making keyboard accessories for iPad, and it has a new product out in time for the release of the latest iPad Pro 10.5 and 12.9 updates. The Slim Combo, which is available for either size device, includes a back cover case with an integrated Apple Pencil sleeve, and a keyboard that uses the iPad’s Smart Connector. The two piece approach results in a slim… Read More
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Oatmeal Cookie or Oreo? Android 8.0 name guessing heats up

With the official launch of Android 8.0 drawing closer, perhaps only a couple months away, there is not much not already known about where Google is going with the next version of their mobile operating system. Developer previews are already available for Android O with only one round left in July if all goes as planned. […]

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Razer makes virtual currency push with $20M investment in Asian payment firm

 Razer has invested close to $20 million into Malaysia-based online payment firm MOL Global as part of a push to establish its virtual currency for gamers in Asia. The deal sees Razer subsidiary ZV-Midas buy equity from existing backers MOL Investment and Hotel Resort Enterprise in a deal that values the MOL Global business at around the $100 million mark. Gaming company Razer, which made… Read More
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Google introduces VR180, a new format for VR videos

Virtual reality is a rapidly growing format, but it still needs a push from big companies to make it even bigger. Google is heavily invested in the format, offering YouTube compatibility, its own VR platform, and VR cameras for professionals. Today, Google is introducing a brand new format for virtual reality videos called VR180. It’s […]

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The e-Mosquito bites you to monitor glucose levels

 Researchers at the University of Calgary have released the latest version of their “Wearable Microsystem for Minimally Invasive, Pseudo-Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring,” a watch-like wearable that “bites” you every few hours to draw blood and test your glucose levels. The system uses a shape memory alloy actuator which contracts when heated and then snaps back into… Read More
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