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Google Earth Satellite Imagery Updated With Superior Clarity

Tim June 27, 2016 9

Google announced updated satellite imagery for Maps and Google Earth this week, courtesy of the USGS/NASA Landsat Program. Using HD images from primarily the Landsat 8 satellite, these images feature greater detail and truer colors, offering a better look at a...

DL Q&A Sessions: Volume 41 Answers

Tim June 27, 2016 15

Last week, we opened up Volume 41 of the DL Q&A Sessions. Good for me, but bad for you, I took last Friday off, so we were unable to post our answers. To everyone's delight, now I'm back, so let's get to answering your questions. We received a ton of great...

Google’s Expeditions App Now Available to All in Google Play

Tim June 27, 2016 2

Last September, Google opened up the Expeditions Pioneer Program. Since then, over a million students from 11 countries have taken VR field trips across the globe, helping children learn more about far away locations and cultures. Today, Google is opening...

Here’s a Few Reported Specs for the Galaxy Note ‘7’

Tim June 27, 2016 139

According to the latest from Evan Blass, the next Galaxy Note will in fact be the Galaxy Note 7, not the Galaxy Note 6. As far as we know, nothing has yet changed for the timeframe Samsung will unveil the device, which is still rumored to be August 2 in New...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Prefer On-Screen or Capacitive Buttons?

Tim June 22, 2016 149

We were recently asked on Twitter why we prefer on-screen buttons to capacitive. The fact is, there are many pros and cons to each setup. Don't believe me? Check out our massive list. Personally, I enjoy the more immersive feeling I get when using on-screen...

DEAL: Buy a Moto X Pure Edition 64GB, Get a Free Moto 360 Sport

Tim June 22, 2016 17

Now until June 28, anyone who purchases a Moto X Pure Edition directly from Motorola, so long as its a 64GB model, will receive a free Moto 360 Sport smartwatch. The price of a 64GB Pure Edition starts at $399, the same price as a new OnePlus 3. Naturally, if...

OnePlus 3 Camera Review

Tim June 22, 2016 60

Looking over the spec sheet for the OnePlus 3, the device checks off a whole lotta boxes. From what we can tell, as the technology has improved, many people are relying on their smartphones more than ever to deliver high-grade photography. Not everyone carries...

Former HTC CEO Peter Chou Sets Off for Retirement Sunset

Tim June 22, 2016 15

It's official, Peter Chou no longer has an active role at HTC. The former CEO, who moved to a backend position as the company's head of "future development," then was apparently holding a role as "chairman of Digital Domain," will now offer his consultation to...