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Razer Phone Unboxing!

Tim November 15, 2017 13

We've got the Razer Phone in-house, but before we can dive into our complete review process, we need to unbox this beast. If you missed the announcement post, allow me to refresh you. The Razer Phone is priced at $699 (available for purchase now) and comes...

DEAL: Amazon Hosting Pre-Black Friday Sale on SmartThings – $50 Off Hub, $100 Off Kit

Kellen November 15, 2017 13

The holiday season is always the best time to start building that smart home that you have been holding out from. And Amazon has a huge sale going on right now for Samsung SmartThings products that'll get you well on your way. We're talking about 50% off the...

Philo Streaming TV Service Costs Just $16 and Includes No Sports Programming

Kellen November 15, 2017 13

There is no shortage of streaming TV service options today. Google has their own. Sling TV is still here. Playstation and Hulu are too. DirecTV is in on it. And I'm sure there are more, those are just the handful that come to mind right away. This week, we get...

Google Opens Up New Functionality, Language Support to Assistant Developers

Tim November 15, 2017 13

At some point down the road, users will be able to take advantage of changes Google is making to Google Assistant this week, including new language support, Google Home to phone hand-off, and more. Open now to developers, app creators can build apps in Spanish...

Google, It’s Time for a Pixel TV or Google Home TV Box

Kellen November 15, 2017 13

Look at that image above and tell me what's missing. After sharing news of the Nexus Player gaining access to Google Assistant this morning, it really got me thinking about Google's current Android TV situation. And when I say "current Android TV situation" I'...

Google Maps UI Update Puts Emphasis on Explore, Driving, and Transit

Tim November 15, 2017 13

If you're part of the Google Maps beta (and you should be), what I'm about to share may not be news for you, but to anyone not part of the beta, be on the lookout for a new look in Google Maps this week. Detailed by the Google Maps team, they are changing up...

Sprint Offers Free Access to Hulu for Those on New or Existing Unlimited Plan

Tim November 15, 2017 13

If binge watching some of the more popular TV shows out there right now interests you, Sprint's unlimited plan may be something to consider. Announced today, Sprint will offer folks on a new or existing unlimited plan free access to Hulu, giving you all the...

3-Year Old Nexus Player Now has Google Assistant Too

Kellen November 15, 2017 13

The Nexus Player, Google's Android TV box that was first introduced in late 2014 for $99 with a pretty low set of specs, now has Google Assistant. It runs Oreo too, by the way. The unit I keep hooked up to a monitor in my office received November's security...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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