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Report: Google is Making an Amazon Echo Competitor, While Nest Focuses on Home Security

Kellen March 24, 2016 37

The crew over at The Information released two pretty wild articles today that paint a not-so-flattering picture of the current corporate atmosphere at Nest, the one-time darling smart home product maker that Google acquired a couple of years back for $3.2...

#TBT: It’s 2016 and We Still Want a LauncherPro Rewrite

Tim March 24, 2016 37

Sure, it's 2016, but my fingers are still crossed for a LauncherPro rewrite. Oh, who am I kidding, it's not coming, folks. Back in late 2010, we hyped the LauncherPro app more than anyone, talked about updates, and even interviewed the developer, Federico...

GIVEAWAY: Win a SHIELD Android TV Bundle in Celebration of Super Mega Baseball Launch

Tim March 24, 2016 37

To help NVIDIA celebrate the launch of Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings for SHIELD, we have teamed up with them to give away a SHIELD Android TV bundle. Included in this bundle is a SHIELD console (16GB), SHIELD Controller, SHIELD Remote, SHIELD Stand, and a...

Sprint Galaxy Note 5, Note 4, S6 Edge+ Receiving Marshmallow Updates Today

Kellen March 24, 2016 37

Marshmallow updates are flowing today, with Sprint's Galaxy Note 5, Note 4, and Galaxy S6 Edge+ as the latest to join in on the party. The updates appear to be live for those on Sprint, so be sure to check, assuming you have ample battery life. To do so, head...

Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings Now Available for SHIELD Android TV, Priced at $20

Tim March 24, 2016 37

With MLB's spring training in full swing, Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings could not have picked a better time to launch onto Google Play. Made for use on the SHIELD boxes from NVIDIA, Super Mega Baseball brings a comprehensive, yet easy-to-learn baseball...

Verizon Adds Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE to Line-Up as Well, Now Up for Pre-Order

Kellen March 24, 2016 37

The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE, after returning from the dead on AT&T this week, is also now up for pre-order at Verizon. Priced at $449 with a 2-year contract or $499 at full retail, the WU2ELTE is an expensive product, likely because its the first...

Verizon LG G5 Pre-Orders are Now Open, Includes Free 360 CAM

Kellen March 24, 2016 37

The LG G5 is now up for pre-order at Verizon starting at $26 per month for 24 months. You can buy it without a contract, as well, for $624. Verizon is selling the silver and titan versions, so no gold or pink, my friends. Verizon says that if you pre-order you...

Samsung Gear S2 Gets iOS and Marshmallow Support Tomorrow, According to Verizon (Updated)

Kellen March 23, 2016 37

Earlier in the week, a rumor about the Samsung Gear S2 gaining iOS support within the month circulated around these parts. We can now confirm that Verizon is onboard with that idea, as their support section for the Gear S2 says that an update will arrive...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 10

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 1

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 8

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 2

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 12

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 37

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 37

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 37

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 37

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Pixel 10 Pro Keeps Getting Surprise $350 Off Discounts

Kellen December 4, 2025 37

There were Cyber Week deals to be had for the majority of this week, but we've now noticed that most participants, including...

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Here are the Top Cyber Monday Deals We’ve Seen

Tim December 1, 2025 37

If you hadn't noticed, it's Cyber Monday, with many deals to be found across the interwebs. There are deals on phones, TVs,...

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Samsung’s Secret Offers Program Could Save You Extra Hundreds on Galaxy, TVs, More

Kellen December 1, 2025 37

The major holiday shopping weekend is coming to a close soon, but first we need to get through Cyber Monday. Many of the same...

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Samsung Kicks 71% Off Galaxy Watch 8

Kellen November 29, 2025 37

Wearables are such a great holiday gift. For one, they don't completely break the bank and are often discounted heavily...

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