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DEAL: Amazon’s Big Super Bowl Echo and Alexa Discounts are Here: $15 Off Spot, $80 Off Show

Kellen February 3, 2018 6

The "Big Game" is tomorrow, so Amazon is celebrating by discounting almost all of the Amazon Echo products it sells, as well as others that feature Alexa. The discounts are solid too, like a $15 price drop on the Amazon Echo Spot and an $80 price drop on Echo...

Google Home Owners are Getting a Free Audiobook

Kellen February 3, 2018 6

Google is really pushing this whole audiobook thing. After introducing them only a couple of weeks ago to Google Play and giving everyone 50% off their first purchase, Google Home owners are now receiving email notices that a free audiobook is in their future....

Weekly Recap: The Patriots Will Lose.

Kellen February 2, 2018 6

Yeah, I said it. In addition to the Patriots being cheaters and eventual losers of Super Bowl 2018, another week in Android is over and we had some fun stuff in the lead-up to the Galaxy S9 taking over. We showed off iPhone X-like navigation gestures on the...

Friday Poll: Are You Still Using Instagram?

Tim February 2, 2018 6

Ever since Instagram's introduction of a non-chronological order, I have found myself using Instagram less and less. I know I'm not the only one with these complaints either. It seems like every day I see someone new complaining about their experience on the...

DEAL: Moto X4 Now Just $249 Through Project Fi, Down From $399

Tim February 2, 2018 6

For a limited time, buyers can get a Moto X4 through Project Fi for just $249, down $150 from its usual price of $399. The only caveat is that you activate a line on Project Fi. If you have a trade-in to go with it, you could be paying as little as $0, which...

Remember Aviate? It’ll No Longer be Supported After March 8

Kellen February 2, 2018 6

Back in 2013, a couple of former Googlers created a third party launcher that acted in a way like Google Now, by changing throughout your day depending on what you might need. The launcher was called Aviate, and it attempted to automatically or contextually...

Sprint is First Carrier to Confirm Data Plan Price Hikes are Coming With 5G

Kellen February 2, 2018 6

Sprint posted its latest quarterly numbers this morning and they clearly came away happy about the new customers that were added. Good for them. However, during the call to discuss the quarter and the near feature ahead, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure confirmed...

There are Numerous Ways to Stream Super Bowl 2018 on Android

Kellen February 2, 2018 6

You don't need traditional cable anymore. With Super Bowl 2018 weekend upon us, it feels like more than ever we need to talk about the ways to watch the big game. So many have cut the cord and are using a variety of non-traditional methods to get to their...

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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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 6

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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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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