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Plex VR for Daydream Makes Your Media Library Consumable in Virtual Reality

Tim January 24, 2018 3

Plex users, ready your VR headsets. The company launched Plex VR this morning, a standalone Android application made specifically for Google's Daydream VR platform. With the app, you'll be able to watch all of your Plex content in virtual reality, whether it...

Google I/O 2018 Will Go Down May 8-10 in Mountain View (Updated!)

Kellen January 24, 2018 3

Google dropped some clues about Google I/O 2018 last night on Twitter and nerds gathered to decipher them. Those nerds have declared that the Google I/O 2018 will take place May 8-10, once again in Mountain View at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. If history tells...

Chrome Adding HDR Support, Starts Off With Windows 10 Devices

Tim January 23, 2018 3

We've been hearing about Google adding HDR support for Chrome for Android since last year, and things are apparently starting to come together. In a post to Google's blog, the company announced Chrome will now support HDR video on Windows 10 devices, as well...

Google is Cleaning Up the Android Beta Program Page

Kellen January 23, 2018 3

If you cruise over to the Android Beta Program page today, you'll more than likely have a message awaiting you that says "there are no eligible devices associated with this Google account." That's odd, right? You own a Pixel or Pixel 2 or Nexus 6P and...

I Love the Pixel 2’s Squeezy Google Assistant Sides so Much

Kellen January 23, 2018 3

When we first learned (thanks to the FCC) that Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL would feature a squeezable side that could launch Google Assistant, I don't know that anyone considered (at the time) it to be a fanboy-creating feature. Well guess what? I'm a...

DEAL: Save $30 on a Nest Cam Outdoor Through Amazon, Down to $168

Tim January 23, 2018 3

Taking place over on Amazon, buyers can pick up a Nest Cam Outdoor for just $168, down from its usual price of $199. These are Nest's 1st-generation outdoor cameras, capable of surviving the rain and other weather, while sending a video feed directly to your...

DEAL: 4-Pack Etekcity WiFi Smart Plugs are Just $49.99 Right Now

Kellen January 23, 2018 3

As Tim noted in yesterday's QotD post, we plan to put a coverage focus on smart home products this year, as they certainly seem to be a growing industry and fun trend to follow. Who doesn't want to have a cool as hell tech house? So while we prepare a possible...

Instagram Adds GIF Stickers for Stories, Teases Ability to Change Photo Sizes

Tim January 23, 2018 3

For the people who can't post enough Stories to Instagram, the app is adding GIF stickers for usage on your photos and videos that go directly into Stories. When selecting a photo or video to add to a Story, you'll see many GIF stickers to choose from, like...

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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