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OnePlus’ Explorer Backpack No Longer Requires Invite to Buy

Kellen July 12, 2019

Guys, the OnePlus Explorer Backpack no longer needs a code or invite to be purchased! I know this isn't exactly a product we would normally share with you, but backpacks are dope and this one has been hard to get in hand. OnePlus introduced the Explorer last...

DEAL: 50% Off These Wireless Earbuds With Bluetooth 5.0, Down to $18

Tim July 12, 2019

Over on Amazon, you can now snag a pair of wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 from Syllable for just $18, down from their usual price of $36. At a price like this, there's no reason you can't go wireless these days. Features for these earbuds include the...

Google Pauses Android Q Beta 5 Update (Updated: Resumed!)

Kellen July 11, 2019

UPDATE JULY 11: Google says that a "very small percentage of devices" were being rolled back to Beta 4 after multiple reboots. They don't seem worried and have gone ahead and resumed the Q Beta 5 update rollout. Google just paused the Android Q Beta 5 over-the...

Android Q Gestures are Bad.

Kellen July 11, 2019

There are a lot of things to dislike about Android Q's full gesture navigation option, but because the explanations for why it's bad are better in video form than written, I present to you this unnecessarily long video of me complaining. In this video, we...

Twitter is Down (Updated: It’s Back)

Kellen July 11, 2019

It is - Twitter is down. We'll update this post when it comes back up. UPDATE 1:06PM: IT'S BACK.

Sprint Fires Up Mobile 5G Network in Chicago, IL

Tim July 11, 2019

Sprint has flipped the 5G switch in parts of Chicago, IL. With this, Sprint says that its 5G network covers roughly 700,000 people in the Windy City. And of course, Sprint isn't close to being done. In the coming weeks, 5G is expected to launch in areas of Los...

Galaxy Note 10 Stops at the FCC, Dancing the No Headphone Jack Dance

Kellen July 11, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 doesn't have a headphone jack. Thanks to an accidental posting of images of the phone to the FCC last night, that much is confirmed. It's sad, but expected at this point after countless rumors suggesting this would be the case. Mad...

Report: Not so Surprisingly, Google Listens to a Small Fraction of ‘Ok Google’ Queries

Tim July 11, 2019

A report from VRT NEWS is claiming that Google employees are listening to "Ok, Google" queries made from Google Home devices and Google Assistant on our smart devices. Not only are they listening to a small portion of all queries, said to be about 0.2% of the...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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