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Misfit Vapor Will Have ‘Connected GPS,’ Not Standalone as Previously Thought

Tim August 16, 2017 12

We're learning new information about the Misfit Vapor this morning, that snazzy looking Android Wear-powered $199 smartwatch that was first shown off back at CES, then later detailed in March. According to a post on Misfit's Instagram account, the Vapor will...

T-Mobile Lights Up First 600MHz Network Sites to Quickly Expand LTE Coverage

Kellen August 16, 2017 12

T-Mobile promised to start lighting up their newly acquired "super-premium low-band spectrum" well before the end of 2017. Today, they delivered on that promise by firing up their first 600MHz LTE network sites in Wyoming. To recap, T-Mobile picked up billions...

Essential Phone is Ready for Purchase, But Only in Black Moon Color

Kellen August 16, 2017 12

Last night, just as we were passing out here on the west coast, Essential started emailing those who made a reservation for the device, letting them know that they could now place an order and receive their phone within 7 days. A bunch of our readers confirmed...

DEAL: Save $31 on a Samsung Chromebook Plus, Brings it Down to $419

Tim August 15, 2017 12

For a limited time, you can grab a Samsung-made Chromebook Plus on Amazon, priced at $419. That's $31 off the typical $449, the price it's currently listed at on the official Google Store. While $400+ may seem like a lot for a Chromebook, know that these are...

Instagram Comments Get Threaded for Easier Communication

Tim August 15, 2017 12

Moving forward, comments on Instagram will be placed in threads, making the whole commenting situation on the photo and video-sharing service so much more lovely. For example, if you're commenting a friend on Kim K's latest post, all of your comments will be...

UE BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM Update Makes Them Portable Alexa-Powered Speakers

Tim August 15, 2017 12

A firmware update rolling out to the Ultimate Ears (UE) BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM speakers brings Amazon Alexa to the devices, allowing owners to take Alexa wherever they go. Once the speaker is updated and the Android app that pairs your phone and speaker is...

Google Pixel 2 Hit the FCC Today and Revealed a Ton About the Phone

Kellen August 15, 2017 12

On August 15 of last year, the HTC-made Google Pixel and Pixel XL arrived at the FCC (Fun fact: They were still "Nexus" phones then), confirming reports of HTC making the phones while also revealing some specs. Today, being August 15, HTC has once again...

Google Home Preview Program Lets You Test That Pre-Release Feature Goodness

Kellen August 15, 2017 12

Google Home owners, you should consider signing up for the newly launched Google Home Preview Program. I'm still not sure that Google has officially announced this, but it's open already for those who own a Home or two. With the Google Home Preview Program,...

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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