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Out There Chronicles Ep. 1 Free for First Time to Tease Sequel’s Launch on January 25

Tim January 24, 2018 3

The Out There Chronicles, an interactive graphic novel game based on the Out There science fiction universe, is now free for a limited time to hype up the sequel's launch on January 25. To give you a bit of the story, without spoiling too much, the character...

Chrome 64 for Android Helps Stop Sh*tty Ads That Open New Windows

Kellen January 24, 2018 3

Googled push out an update to both Chrome and Chrome Beta on Android last night, an update that includes an ad blocker of sorts. With this latest version of Chrome for Android, Google will do its best to "prevent sites with abusive ad experiences from opening...

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...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 5

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 9

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 3

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 3

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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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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