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Google Device Shipments Up Bigly in 2017, ‘Tens of Millions’ Sold

Tim February 1, 2018 18

Alphabet's quarterlies were looking mighty quarterly for Q4, 2017, with the company's total revenue listed at $110.9 billion for the year. Compared to 2016, that's up 23%. For Q4 specifically, the company saw revenues of $32.3 billion, up 24% year on year....

Galaxy S9 and S9+ Batteries Likely Same Size as Galaxy S8 Line

Kellen February 1, 2018 18

Samsung will announce the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ on February 25, yet here we are on February 1 continuing to find out about each phone's specific details. Today's update arrives as a component leak that shows the battery capacities we'll likely hear about...

Moto Intros $30 Style Shells Made From Gorilla Glass

Tim February 1, 2018 18

For Moto owners who have a Moto Mod-supported device, the OEM just launched a new type of Style Shell, made from Gorilla Glass. With these fancy shells, you can pop on a new look whenever you want, and thanks to the durability of Gorilla Glass, they should be...

Google Assistant Now Lets You Set Alarms to Music, Find Out When Your Favorite Shows Play Next

Kellen February 1, 2018 18

Google Assistant picked up a couple of new features today, one that'll let you wake up to the sweet, melodic sounds of your favorite metal band, along with another that will help you keep up with your favorite TV shows. For the new alarm command, Google...

Type Mode for Instagram Stories Replaces Pictures and Videos With Boring Text

Tim February 1, 2018 18

The saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, Instagram doesn't care, introducing Type Mode for Instagram Stories. Now, instead of placing cool photos and videos into your Stories, you can just write text that others will see, and spoiler alert...

Mario Kart Tour Coming to Mobile Phones (Updated)

Tim February 1, 2018 18

Late yesterday, Nintendo announced via Twitter that a new mobile application is in development. Set to launch March, 2019 (sometime before the end of March, 2019), it's official, Mario Kart Tour is going mobile. Considering we've still got a whole year and one...

DEAL: Samsung Fast Wireless Charger is Amazon’s Deal of the Day, Just $28

Kellen February 1, 2018 18

Amazon's top deal of the day today is a price drop on one of Samsung's fast wireless chargers. While not the newest model, you can still get into this fast wireless charger (that doubles as a phone stand) for just $28.00 for the next handful of hours. Most...

YouTube TV Arrives on Select Roku Devices

Kellen February 1, 2018 18

Been waiting for Roku to gain access to YouTube TV? That day has come. The two companies announced today that YouTube TV is available on select Roku devices, which means live sports, news, and many of your favorite shows can now be consumed for just $35 per...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 18

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 18

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 18

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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