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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 11

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the December Pixel update. This is a huge update with over 30 bug fixes, but it also marks the release of the second major Android 16 build...

Netflix is Buying Warner Bros for $82.7 Billion

Kellen December 5, 2025 8

Netflix announced today that is going to try to buy Warner Bros. at a value of $82.7 billion. So many mergers in our lifetime might not end up changing much of the way our lives operate, but this one feels like a big one that could. You have Netflix, a...

Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 5, 2025 1

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to be getting more inventive with their offers too, as the Galaxy S25 Ultra deal currently running is one we haven't seen before. $700...

Here’s the Important OnePlus 15R Specs

Kellen December 5, 2025 1

The OnePlus 15R is set to arrive in the US on December 17. When it does launch, if it's anything like the OnePlus 13R, then we should see a budget-friendly phone that is packed with close-to-flagship specs. Today, OnePlus shared more of those and it does...

Google Messages Gets a Sweet New Photo Viewer Redesign

Kellen December 5, 2025 5

Google Messages is seeing a pretty huge redesign rollout to its photo viewer this week. The update is arriving as a major upgrade to your messaging experience when looking through images sent in conversations. There might be a dozen changes to this one feature...

Code Points to Return of Select Gestures for Pixel Watch Models

Tim December 4, 2025 2

Code in a new build of the Pixel Watch app points to return of select gestures for Wear OS users. Pixel Watch already has quite a few gestures to play with, such as Raise to Talk and Tilt-to-Wake, but the addition of these new gestures put Pixel Watch on par...

Pixel 10 Pro Keeps Getting Surprise $350 Off Discounts

Kellen December 4, 2025 2

There were Cyber Week deals to be had for the majority of this week, but we've now noticed that most participants, including Google, have started to return products to their normal prices. For example, all of Google's discounts on the Pixel 10 series have been...

AT&T Says T-Mobile is “Unlawfully” Harvesting Its Customer Data

Kellen December 4, 2025 4

The newest "Uncarrier" move from T-Mobile is targeted specifically at AT&T and Verizon customers, giving them a way to switch to T-Mo in a matter of minutes. They called this "Switching Made Easy" and deployed a tool within the T-Life app called "Easy...

Google Selling 12″ Android Plushie to Keep You Company

Tim December 4, 2025 8

I was cruising Google Store this morning, still attempting to find something to use my store credit towards since having received it after purchasing the Pixel 10 Pro. I completely forgot that Google has a "Google branded merchandise" section under the...

Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 8

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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December 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen December 2, 2025 8

Google released the December Pixel update today that also happens to be Android 16 QPR2, which we've all been testing for...

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Samsung Makes Galaxy Z TriFold Official, US Launch Set for Early 2026

Tim December 1, 2025 8

Samsung is doing it, folks. After a recent leak that detailed the name, Samsung has gone ahead and made it all official:...

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Android XR Event Scheduled for December 8

Tim December 1, 2025 8

Google has set the date for a new Android XR event, likely where the company will unveil either its own eyewear or possibly a...

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You Can Now Force Gemini Upgrade on Google Smart Speakers

Tim December 1, 2025 8

If you're like me, you have been patiently waiting for Google to push the Gemini upgrade to your compatible Google Home...

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Samsung Wipes 53% Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Free Upgrades

Kellen November 29, 2025 8

All of the Black Friday deals are established and available through the weekend, so if you've hesitated on picking up...

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Samsung Kicks $940 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen November 28, 2025 8

To keep the Black Friday fun rolling, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is seeing low prices that we haven't seen in months and you...

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T-Mobile is Giving Out Free DoorDash DashPass Again

Kellen November 26, 2025 8

T-Mobile's free DashPass for DoorDash has returned in time for the holidays in case you missed it earlier this year. You can...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 8

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 8

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 8

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 8

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 8

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 8

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 8

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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