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OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Camera Delivers, Battery Life Doesn’t

Kellen March 29, 2021 20

Prior to writing up this review, I spent some time talking about how the Android landscape in the US at the ultra high-end level of phone has shrunk down to just two players: Samsung and OnePlus. You have Samsung's Ultra phones in both S and Note lines, and...

Yummly Smart Meat Thermometer is My Latest Kitchen Addiction

Tim March 8, 2021 20

It was a while ago when I was first introduced to the MEATER smart thermometer at a Pepcom event during CES. Since then, I've been using it all the time to cook steaks on the BBQ and bake other meats like chicken and fish. Smart thermometers really take any...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Review: Cuts That Don’t Feel Good

Kellen February 25, 2021 20

When you regularly review phones like we do, and maybe more specifically when you get to jump from one phone line to the following year's, it's pretty easy to be able to pick out what has changed for better or worse. You can tell if the camera has improved, if...

Galaxy S21 Ultra Review: Refined Experience for Less Money

Tim February 9, 2021 20

Last year, Samsung released the Galaxy S20 Ultra for $1,400. At the time, I said it was nearly the perfect phone even at that high price, but the phone did have a few shortcomings. In 2021, we have the new Galaxy S21 Ultra, and spoiler alert, Samsung is...

I Bought the Pixel 5 Latercase and Kind of Like It

Kellen January 18, 2021 20

When the Pixel 5 first arrived, there was a brief moment where I thought I should try and find a decent case for it knowing that it would be a phone I used heavily for some time. Taking a quick glance through the stores of the typical casemakers left me...

Nest Thermostat Review: Same Smarts, New Unintuitive Hardware

Tim December 16, 2020 20

Google introduced yet another new Nest smart thermostat this year, simply called the Nest Thermostat. If you aren't keep track, this is technically the fifth model to be released since the original was launched in 2011. Priced at $129, Google highlights this...

Thoughts on LG Wing: Compelling, Unnecessary Design

Tim November 4, 2020 20

LG decided to get a bit radical with hardware design this year, and you know what, it's really refreshing to see a company take chances these days. Part of a new Explorer Project, it's my belief that the LG Wing wasn't designed to sell a million units, but...

Sony Xperia 5 II Review: US Buyers are Missing Out on Good Phones

Tim October 28, 2020 20

You likely won't find many Sony phones in the wild here in the US, given that the company doesn't release its devices on US carriers and buying an unlocked high-end Sony device can be quite expensive. Take this new Xperia 5 II for example. While it has many of...

Android 15 Beta 1.2 Released in Record Time to Fix More Bugs

Kellen April 25, 2024 2

It has been only 3 days since we shared news of Android 15 Beta 1.1's arrival and we're already back to tell you about yet...

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Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

Kellen April 22, 2024 3

Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android...

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Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 55

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google's...

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Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 (Updated)

Kellen April 17, 2024 46

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted...

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Report: New Exynos Modem for Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus Satellite Connectivity

Tim April 15, 2024 14

Since early this year, there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks and rumors. We're now officially midway through April and...

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The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 20

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been...

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Google’s New Find My Device Network is Here

Kellen April 8, 2024 19

All signs last week pointed to Google's new Find My Device network finally launching today and that has indeed happened. Find...

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Google Podcasts is Officially Done

Kellen April 4, 2024 26

The time has come - Google Podcasts is no more and you need to find an alternative or just use YouTube Music. This happened...

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DEAL: Best Buy Has Instant $200 Savings on Galaxy S24 Ultra ($1099)

Tim April 26, 2024 20

For anyone who has a ton of Best Buy gift cards laying around or maybe you have one of those sweet My Best Buy memberships,...

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Samsung Adds Galaxy S23 Series to Certified Re-Newed Program, Drops $300 Off Instantly

Kellen April 22, 2024 20

Samsung's CRN or Certified Re-Newed program is the spot on their store you might go for last year's flagship phones at a big...

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Pixel 7a Drops Further to $339

Kellen April 19, 2024 20

Earlier this week, we told you about the Pixel 7a dropping to a crazy-low price of $349. Apologies are in-store for those who...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB in Exclusive Color for $759 ($900 Off)

Tim April 17, 2024 20

Thanks to an instant discount and enhanced trade-in promotion, buyers of the Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB) can get the phone for as...

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DEAL: Pixel 7a Down to New Low of $349

Tim April 15, 2024 20

Pixel 7a is a good phone, one that supports the flashing of the latest Android 15 Beta 1 build. If you're looking for a phone...

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DEAL: Trade In Your Really Old Tablet, Get Pixel Tablet for $250

Tim April 11, 2024 20

Google is offering improved trade-in values on older Android and iOS tablets right now, bringing the price of a Pixel Tablet...

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Samsung Drops $900 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra in Exclusive Colors

Kellen April 5, 2024 20

You might think that after several months, a new device from Samsung would see a slowdown in big deals to try and move them....

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DEAL: Last Chance to Get Pixel 8 Pro at $250 Off

Tim April 1, 2024 20

Pixel 8 Pro at $250 off is a very good deal, so you weren't expecting it to last forever, were you? Google will be removing...

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