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AT&T to Bring 5G Evolution to Minneapolis in Time for Super Bowl

Tim November 14, 2017 8

Announced this morning, AT&T intends to launch 5G Evolution in Minneapolis by the end of this year, hopefully granting customers with select smartphones access to faster speeds while attending February's Super Bowl. AT&T is highlighting Minneapolis...

Cricket Wireless Quietly Kills Off 12GB and 8GB Data Plan Options

Kellen November 14, 2017 8

Cricket Wireless tweaked its data plan line-up again by eliminating two of their bigger data options. Their 8GB and 12GB choices are no longer available for new customers, leaving us only with 2GB, 5GB and two separate unlimited plans. The change to the line-...

ecobee Smart Thermostats Now Support Google Assistant

Tim November 14, 2017 8

ecobee smart thermostats now support Google Assistant, according to a press release that went up this morning. To specify, this integration is supported on the ecobee3 lite, ecobee3 and ecobee4. With it, users can say, "Ok Google, make my home warmer,” among...

HTC and Google Cancel Standalone Daydream Headset in US, Lenovo Still on Board

Kellen November 14, 2017 8

The launch of a standalone HTC VR headset for Google's Daydream platform is no longer happening in the US, according to TechCrunch and now confirmed by Clay Bavor, Google's VR boss. The HTC-made headset was announced at Google I/O in May and expected to launch...

YouTube Adds Ticketing and Concert Dates to Artists Video Pages

Kellen November 14, 2017 8

Starting today through YouTube, you'll be able to more easily find out if your favorite musicians are on tour, along with the specific dates and locations of each stop. If you think you might want to attend a show, YouTube will also feature a "Tickets" button...

Over a Month Later, I’m Not Sure Best Buy has Shipped a Single 🐧 Black & White Pixel 2 XL

Kellen November 13, 2017 8

Over the weekend, a reader of ours directed our attention at a Best Buy community forums thread discussing Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. No, the thread isn't about how great the Pixel 2 or 2 XL are or how overblown all of that display drama was, instead it's 60+...

PSA: When Shooting Near LED Lighting, Pixel 2 Users May See Banding

Tim November 13, 2017 8

If your ear is to the floor, always listening for the latest bug to strike the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, there's a new one making the rounds. Before you freak out and start the refund process, though, just note that we are of the belief that this isn't really a...

Google Home Max Hits the FCC

Kellen November 13, 2017 8

Since we're only a few weeks away from December, the launch month for Google Home Max, it makes sense that the product has now stopped through the FCC for all of the needed approvals. The biggest member of the Home family showed up today, to be exact, under...

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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