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If the January gloom of your job is getting you down, how about starting a lucrative new career as a Cisco engineer  instead? Today's deal could be your ticket. Networks are integral to every organization on the planet, meaning network engineers are in high demand . Cisco is by far the biggest name in networking, so  Cisco certifications are highly sought-after when businesses are looking to recruit. 'Cisco remains the biggest single player in enterprise networking, and it's not particularly close.' — NetworkWorld If you're thinking of earning your stripes, the Complete Cisco Network Certification Training Bundle is about as extensive and affordable as professional tuition gets. This huge bundle contains nine learning kits, and the premium content is tailored to suit all levels of experience . A wide range of networking topics is covered, from the basics through to video networks, wireless networks, and security . Each course contains all th

We got to play with a lot of cool tech at CES 2019 , but little was cooler than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 . Qualcomm had a reference device  sporting the new SoC and we were able to put it through its paces , including our very own Speed Test G . The results are impressive. In other big news this week, we found out  Motorola is planning on bringing back the Razr phone , made famous in the mid 2000s. We don't know a lot about the phone itself, but we can make some guesses  based on a patent  from August of last year. Plus, we look ahead at the future of LG and OnePlus , including a new peculiar accessory for LG . Also, we have good news and bad news about Huawei's security. Here are your top stories for the week 4:20 – Snapdragon 855 performance and benchmarking: Speed Test G, AnTuTu & Geekbench At CES, Gary Sims previewed the  Snapdragon 855 processor in reference hardware. He had some fun with it. 21:45 – You'll flip for the foldable Motorola

Daniel Bader and Andrew Martonik are joined by fellow Android Central writer and Smartwatch aficionado Joe Maring to talk about everything that's new in wearable tech and Google Wear OS. Nike has announced a new pair of self-lacing shoes, and Withings has a $70 watch that boasts 18 months of battery life. Mobvoi and Kate Spade have new watches as well. Most significantly, Google has announced a 40 million dollar investment in tech from Fossil, and has acquired part of their R&D team. Is this a harbinger of a Pixel Watch, or just an example of Google helping build momentum behind Wear OS? Listen now Subscribe in Google Play Music: Audio Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Show Notes and Links: Nike Adapt BB shoes Newly independent, Withings returns with colorful $70 Move smartwatch that lasts 18 months Mobvoi introduces refreshed TicWatch E2 and S2 with larger battery, 5ATM waterproofing Kate S

Whether you're looking for new tech gear or household items, we've got you covered. There's never a shortage of deals available, but sorting through all of them can be difficult at times. We've handpicked all the best tech , and everyday essentials discounts that you can take advantage of right now and brought them to one central location. From grills to games, these are today's best discounts! Tech Deals Everyday Essentials If you want to know about the deals as soon as they are happening, you'll want to follow Thrifter on Twitter , and sign up for the newsletter , because missing out on a great deal stinks! #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Two years after starting a limited trial run, Google Maps is getting speed limits while navigating. We made it, guys. The new addition starting arrive to more users this week and is confirmed to be rolling out widely in the US, UK, and Denmark. As we noted earlier in the week, speed traps are being added as well , and those are going live in UK, US, Australia, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, India, and Indonesia, according to Mashable . Can we drop a "finally" here? I mean, this is a feature that has been in other navigation systems and apps for years, right? I don't know what took Google so long, but I'll take it. If you aren't seeing them, again, you'll only see speed limits in Google Maps while navigating. Also, while navigating, if you swipe up on the estimated time panel, then tap Settings at the bottom of the screen, you should have an option to toggle speed limits on or off. Google Play Link // reddit  | Mashable Cheers Anthony! #Goog

The iRobot Roomba 690 self-charging robot vacuum cleaner is down to just $247.99 on Amazon. It normally sells for around $300. This price matches a low we've only seen once before during the Black Friday holiday shopping season. You can schedule it from your phone using the iRobot Home app, and it is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant . It has an auto-adjusting cleaning head to automatically adapt its height depending on the floor type, and a full suite of sensors to help guide it around furniture and clean your whole floor. After 60 minutes of cleaning, it will return to its charging base to recharge itself. You can use the included Dual-Mode Virtual Wall Barrier to manage which area of your home the Roomba cleans and which area it stays away from. Users give it 4.1 stars based on 2,740 reviews . See on Amazon This post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more details. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #

With a beautiful two-tone rear finish and an impressive spec sheet for just $300, the Honor 8X is one of the most attractive phones in the budget range. You'll undoubtedly want to protect your shiny, new phone, so we've rounded up some of the best Honor 8X cases to make your life a little easier. Clear cover KuGi Ultra-Thin The Honor 8X has a gorgeous, high-gloss back panel with eye-catching colors, so why not show it off with a clear case? The KuGi case is almost entirely clear, save for the colored trim around the top, bottom, and buttons, and the TPU material keeps it flexible and durable. $9 at Amazon Air cushion Spigen Liquid Air Spigen is one of the most popular case brands around, and its Liquid Air case is slim, fingerprint-resistant, and stylish with a geometric pattern on the back. Spigen reinforces the corners of its case with its shock-absorbent Air Cushion technology. $13 at Amazon Shock absorption MoKo Carbon Fiber If you're

As we're getting closer to February 20, it's becoming clear that at least one of the Galaxy S10 series phones will be more of a niche rather than a mass market device. The 5G-enabled Galaxy S10 will is expected to make its debut in the United States at Verizon, but the phone is likely to be made available in other countries as well. In some way, it makes perfect sense for the 5G model to be sold in those regions where customers would benefit from the new 5G technology, and since not many carriers announced they will offer 5G services this year, Samsung's phone will have limited availability. Even ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The latest Made by Google phones have seen a number of discounts since launch from Black Friday to the winter holidays. With 2019 well underway, both the Google Store and Google Fi are discounting the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL by $150 off. Unlike previous offers, the Google Store does not appear to be advertising this discount yet (via AP ). The only indication is how the starting price has been slashed from $799 to $649. The $150 discount is across all colors and storage capacities. As such, the current pricing is: Pixel 3 64GB: $649 Pixel 3 128GB: $749 Pixel 3 XL 64GB: $749 Pixel 3 XL 128GB $849 This sale is comparable to $150 off the smaller Pixel 3, but not as generous as $200 for the Pixel 3 XL on Black Friday . However, it is better than just $100 off the Pixel 3 in December . Meanwhile, this pricing is also live on the Google Fi Store. Applied instantly during checkout, device activation on the MVNO is required within 30 days. However, that is the onl

The 2019 Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL deal you've been waiting for has arrived. The Google Store is running a $150 off deal on either phone in any color and with any amount of storage. At those discounts, you've got a Pixel 3 ( review ) starting point of $649 ($27.04/mo) and a Pixel 3 XL ( review ) starting point of $749 ($31.21/mo). Those are 64GB prices, of course, so if you want double that to 128GB, just add another $100 on. In addition to the $150 price, Google is offering up to $400 in refund credit for trading in an old phone. I took a quick glance through the prices they are offering in exchange and the $400 price point seems to be mostly for Apple phones (iPhone X). Samsung's Galaxy S9+ tops out at around $300, while Google's Pixel 2 XL was around $250. Been waiting to pull the trigger? This is a good time. Google Store Link #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Today you can get two 3rd generation Nest Smart Learning programmable thermostats for $398 total or a single Nest for $199. These thermostats usually sell for around $220 at most retailers, and they are as high as $250 individually at Best Buy and the Google Store . The deal is part of Home Depot's Special Buy of the Day . The deals only last through the end of the day, but the options include all the different varieties like Stainless Steel or Copper . One of the non-Nest deals is a 2-pack of Google Home Mini smart speakers for $50. Considering one Google Home Mini usually sells for around $50, that's just getting a second one free. And it works on every color. This deal is similar to other retailers like Target . See on Home Depot This post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more details. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The Nvidia Shield TV 4K streaming media player gaming edition is down to $168 on Amazon. This version of the Nvidia Shield TV normally sells for around $190 and often as high as $200. Today's price is one of the lowest we have seen outside of Black Friday sales. This price gives you the controller for less than $20 compared to the price of the regular Nvidia Shield . The Shield TV 4K device functions not just as a streaming player but also as a media server and a smart home hub with fully customizable settings. It offers 4K HDR video quality along with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound pass-through. It can download apps like Netflix, Hulu , Spotify , NFL, YouTube and so many more once connected to your Wi-Fi network at home. This version adds a gaming controller you can use to play games you've downloaded to the player. You can also use a device with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, like the Echo Dot or Google Home Mini , to control the Shield TV using your vo

... During last year's Black Friday , Google dropped the price of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL by $200 and $150, respectively. If you missed out on that deal, the company has once again dropped the price of its flagship phones. The Pixel 3 now starts at $649 ($150 off) for 64GB of storage, and the Pixel 3 XL starts at $749 ($150 off) for the same amount of storage. The models sold on the Google Store are carrier-unlocked, so you can use them on any network — including Verizon and Sprint. The smaller Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch 2160x1080 OLED screen and a 2,915mAh battery, while the 3XL has a 6.3-inch 2960x1440 OLED with a 3,450mAh battery. The phones are otherwise identical, with both models having a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM, 64 or 128GB internal storage, a 12.2MP rear camera, and dual 8MP front cameras. Most of the phones' software bugs have been fixed by now , and both models will receive major Android updates until October 2021 (at the earliest).

It seems that Huawei is carving out some space in another smartphone niche: the top of the range giants! During the presentation of Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, Richard Yu, founder of the company, announced a smartphone monster with which he wants to fill his pockets with money. This is the Mate 20 X, the largest flagship smartphone currently available on the market. I heard about the big cyber attack in Germany. Have you? Good ✓ Design and materials ✓ Exceptional battery life ✓ Camera ✓ Performance Bad ✕ Speaker position ✕ Size and usability with one hand Lowest price: Huawei Mate 20 X Best price For many, but not for all

In the last week, Google Maps has been rolling out some welcome navigational improvements. We've got support for  speed limits and  speed traps , now, both of which sound pretty familiar . As this Waze-ification of Maps continues, we realize we've never actually asked our readers: Which of the two apps do you use more? I strongly suspect there's going to be a geographic divide when it comes to use between the two, but I don't know precisely where it might land. Here in the 'states, Maps tends to dominate the subject of navigation — and it does a pretty good job, so it isn't undeserved. Still, Waze was beating Maps when it came to integrated features for a long time. ( Google owns Waze , too, if you didn't know.) As more features like incident reporting  start showing up in Maps, it seems Google may be finally merging functionality between the two navigation services. Though brand/app loyalty sometimes has more to do with where you started th