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LG Pushing Google Assistant to Lineup of 2018 OLED and Super UHD TVs This Month

Tim May 8, 2018 6

LG announced this week that it is bringing Google Assistant to its lineup of 2018 AI-enabled OLED and Super UHD televisions this month. With this feature enabled, LG TV owners will be able to access all of the same information and controls that you can on your...

Watch: Google I/O 2018 Keynote! (Updated)

Kellen May 8, 2018 6

You probably figured this out already, but Google I/O 2018 kicks off today! Up first, of course, is a lengthy 1.5 hour long keynote, where Google's Sundar Pichai will take the stage to walk us through all that Google has plans for in the development of their...

Here is the OnePlus 6 in White and Black Colorways

Kellen May 7, 2018 6

When the OnePlus 6 is fully revealed at an event in London on May 16, there won't be many surprises outside of the date you can order one and how much you'll have to pay. I say that because a new leak involving it surfaces every time I look in the other...

DEAL: Get Insignia’s Smart Alarm Clock With Google Assistant for $100 Off, Down to $40

Tim May 7, 2018 6

Best Buy is hosting a flash sale on its website today, which includes a deal on Insignia's Google Assistant-powered smart speaker/alarm clock. While there are plenty of smart speakers rocking Assistant these days, Insignia's has a digital time readout, which...

Chromecast (2015) Hits FCC Again With Bluetooth Enabled

Kellen May 7, 2018 6

Randomly over the weekend, Google's Chromecast (2015) showed back up at the FCC. Why would that happen to a device that is this old? Because Google wants to finally enable the Bluetooth chip that's inside of it and needs to file new paperwork to get that...

Android Auto is Getting New Visuals, Group Messaging and RCS Support, Plus Media Search Improvements

Tim May 7, 2018 6

It appears Google's keynote tomorrow at I/O will be so jam packed with announcements that a few of them have been pushed up to today, including changes that are coming to Android Auto. Detailed in a blog post from the Android developers, Android Auto is...

That Was Quick: Essential Already Pushing May Security Update

Tim May 7, 2018 6

Google dropped the May security patch about an hour ago, but already, Essential Phones are receiving the update via OTA. Listed as build OPM1.180104.166, nothing besides the update to the May patch is listed in the changelog, but provided this is happening so...

JBL Link Bar is an Android TV-Powered Soundbar, Launches This Fall

Tim May 7, 2018 6

Ahead of tomorrow's #IO2018 kickoff, Google and JBL have announced Link Bar, an Android TV-powered soundbar with a healthy amount of ports on its backside and all of the features you'd expect from a set-top box running Android. Said to be available this fall,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 6

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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