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Stadia Gifting Founder’s Edition Buyers an Extra Buddy Pass

Tim December 16, 2019

Have a friend that purchased the Founder's Edition of Stadia and they didn't give you the buddy pass? That was rude of them. Or maybe you bought a Founder's Edition for yourself and have more than a single friend who would be interested in Stadia? Well, good...

Poll: How Often Do You Use Dark Mode?

Tim December 16, 2019

Talk of Android 11 getting a Dark Mode scheduler got us thinking, how often do you use the dark mode setting on your Android phone? Personally, when the sun is going down and I'm relaxing on the couch at night is when I manually toggle dark mode on my Pixel 4...

You Should be Able to Schedule Dark Mode in Android 11

Tim December 16, 2019

While getting a system-wide Dark Mode baked into Android 10 has been pleasant, having an automatic scheduler for the UI feature would make so much sense. If you didn't already know, a scheduling option was available in the early betas for Android 10, but in...

Can’t Believe the Motorola “OG” DROID is 10 Years Old

Tim December 12, 2019

Believe it or not, the original DROID from Motorola, or just OG DROID for short, is officially 10 years old as of this past October. Its official release date was October 17, 2009 on Verizon. Time flies, folks! Obviously, everyone here knows the importance of...

You Can Now Use Samuel L. Jackson’s Voice for Alexa, But It Ain’t Free

Tim December 12, 2019

One of our planet's most recognizable voices is now available for Amazon's Alexa. Yup, I'm talking about the Jedi Master with the purple lightsaber, Samuel L. Jackson. While this isn't Google Assistant, it's still pretty cool. Amazon is selling access to the...

Verizon Galaxy Note 8, Note 9, S9, and S9+ Updated With Security Patches

Tim December 12, 2019

Four Galaxy devices from Samsung are being updated on Verizon's network this week -- the Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9, as well as the Galaxy S9 lineup. All of the devices except for the Galaxy Note 8 are getting December's security patch, with the Note 8 getting...

Nest WiFi Review: Great for Mesh Newbies

Tim December 12, 2019

These days in the home WiFi business, it's all about the mesh. People want their WiFi to reach every nook and cranny in the home, and considering how much some folks pay for their internet, we think they deserve that type of coverage. Helping get WiFi where it...

DEAL: Unlocked LG G8X With Dual Screen for $699 Online ($250 Off)

Tim December 11, 2019

Let's say you want a folding screen experience, but also don't want to pay close to $2,000 for a Galaxy Fold. Don't worry, LG has the answer -- the G8X with its Dual Screen accessory. Typically listed as a pair for $950 on B&H and Best Buy, the package is...