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Vector is our cross-platform, cross-site podcast where we talk about the technology that matters to all of us. In this episode, Don Melton, former Engineering Director of Internet Technologies at Apple, deep-dives into his non-browser-based passions: Blu-Ray, transcoding video, H.264, and managing massive amounts of media. Bottom line, if you want to get your videos onto your devices,...

Second in our new weekly series about living with Google Glass. 'Are those the Google Glasses things?' If you buy Google Glass, get ready to field that question. Every day. Im not sure whats more surprising at this point the number of people who can properly identify Google Glass, or the number of people who have no problem asking me to confirm their suspicion. Interestingly, a...

The new Moto G is one of the best values you can get in an Android smartphone and it's now available for preorder on Amazon. Pricing is exactly the same as from Motorola $199 for the 16GB mode, and $20 less for 8GB. Those prices don't come with those pesky two-year contracts, either. This one's definitely worth taking a look at, folks. Here's how we put it recently in our full Moto...

The Nov. 30 Deal of the Day is the Trident Aegis Case for Motorola Droid MINI. Drop tested and environmentally approved, the Aegis Case takes an eco-friendly approach to dual-layer protection. This case meets military standards, exceeding drop and vibration tests, so you know you're getting the real deal. Color options include black, blue, red, green and pink. The Trident Aegis Case is available for just $20.49,...

Yet another thing to be thankful for HTC USA's Twitter account just gave word that unlocked and developer edition HTC One phones have a new update pushing out today. This OTA will bring KitKat and Sense 5.5 to the One, and sounds like a pretty good way to cap off a day of thanks. HTC One Unlocked and Developer Edition owners - your Kit Kat roll out starts today! Let us know your...

The new Moto G is one of the best values you can get in an Android smartphone and it's now available for preorder on Amazon. Pricing is exactly the same as from Motorola $199 for the 16GB mode, and $20 less for 8GB. Those prices don't come with those pesky two-year contracts, either. This one's definitely worth taking a look at, folks. Here's how we put it recently in our full Moto...

Today is Black Friday, but around these parts we love Cyber Monday, which historically is our single biggest day of the year when it comes to store sales at ShopAndroid.com. But this year we just can't wait. We're starting early, we're going longer and we're doing a bigger discount than we have ever done before. EVER. Starting now and going until midnight on Tuesday, you can save...

Samsung Argentina has revealed two new color options for its oversized Galaxy Note 3 handset today "rose gold" and red bringing the total number of color variants up to five. The rose gold Note 3 is white, like the standard "classic white" version, but with bronze accents around its edges, buttons and camera. The red version is well, red. There's no official indication as to when,...

FIFA that's the world governing body for soccer has released its own Android app, appropriately named "FIFA." The app, which is free and available for devices running Android 2.3 and up, is a portal into the latest soccer news, from the upcoming World Cup next summer, to the European leages to the MLS here in the United States. As far as apps go, this one's pretty decent (though...

$50 off the Shield itself, plus free case, Sonic 4 Episode 2 and Expendable: Rearmed NVIDIA is getting in on the Black Friday action, offering its own Shield handheld gaming device for $249, down from the usual price of $299. And to sweeten the deal, the manufacturer is throwing in a free carry case, valued at $39.99, as well as two free games Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 and...

Many Samsung devices discounted until next Tuesday in 'Flash Sale' British retailer Carphone Warehouse is jumping on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday bandwagon, announcing the opening of a "Flash Sale" for Samsung mobile devices today. Many handsets that previously required an upfront paymenton-contract including the GalaxyS4, GalaxyS4Mini and Galaxy Ace 3 are free for the duration...

Eight games free in the UK, nine in the U.S. until Sunday Amazon has announced that its Appstore for Android will be giving away a selection of top Android games this weekend. The "Ultimate Game Collection" promotion runs from today, Nov. 29, through until Sunday, Dec. 1. Free titles include the paid versions of Sonic the Hedgehog, Angry Birds SpaceTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...

Following some recent (and not-so-recent) leakage, the Motorola Droid Ultra and Droid Minihave appeared in white on Verizon's online store. Nothing has changed besides the color of the phones' exterior you're still basically looking at a Moto X-class device in a different form factor with added "Droid" branding from Verizon. The phones' prices are also unchanged the Ultra is $99.99...

Samsung Netherlands offers Galaxy Note 3 customers discount plus 64GB card this Saturday Samsung is hoping to tempt Dutch consumers towards its Galaxy Note 3 handset this weekend, with a one-day promotion giving buyers125 off the price of the handset (after a mail-in rebate) and a free 64GB microSD card. The offer is valid at participating stores Phone House, Vodafone, Bell Company...

The Black Friday insanity kicks off today, and we're here to point you to the best deals on Google Play. We'll be updating this list all day long, so feel free to let us know in the comments about any sales on Android apps you find. If you're looking for hardware, be sure to check out our massive round-up over here! Without further ado... Games Bard's Tale - $2.99 $0.99 - Download...

Audio-only stream below type="audio/mpeg"> A quick reminder, folks, that we're taking a week off from the podcast for the Thanksgiving holiday. Or as those outside the U.S. call it, Thursday and Friday. Catch y'all on the flip side!...

As the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving, Google+'s unofficial mascot Mr Jingles is getting in on the action, stuffing his face with endless slices of pumpkin pie when he clears your G+ notifications. (Prod the little guy with your finger or mouse pointer to see the animation on your phone or the web.) Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today! More: Mr Jingles may have had too...

While manufacturers like HTC, Sony and Motorola have been pretty forthcoming with their Android 4.4 KitKat update plans, we've yet to hear much out of LG, which launched its latest handsetthis fall on Android 4.2.2. But now LG Canada has given G2 owners their first inkling of when to expect that KitKat update. MobileSyrup reports that it's been told by LG Canada rep Court Elliot...

Carrier offers 25 percent reduction in cost of buying out contract to get subscribers onto 'O2 Refresh' plans O2 UK has announced a new promotion designed to tempt existing customers onto its O2 Refresh price plans, which decouplethe cost of customers' phones from their monthly service payment. Dubbed O2 Speed to Refresh, the new deal gives existing customers 25 percent off the...

PAYGdiscounts, prize giveaways and contract deals Despite being based in the UK, where today is just another Thursday, British retailer Phones 4u isn't being left out of the post-Thanksgiving sales season. The chain is offering Pay As You Go customers the chance to win a selection of gadgets by entering on its holiday prizes website. Prizes include Sony TVs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox...

Carrier offers 25 percent reduction in cost of buying out contract to get subscribers onto 'O2 Refresh' plans O2 UK has announced a new promotion designed to tempt existing customers onto its O2 Refresh price plans, which decouplethe cost of customers' phones from their monthly service payment. Dubbed O2 Speed to Refresh, the new deal gives existing customers 25 percent off the...