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Dell Pushes Depth Measurement and Dynamic Calibration Update to Venue 8 7000 Owners

Tim February 6, 2015 3

An update is being pushed to owners of the Venue 8 7000 series tablet from Dell, one which enables a key feature of the device's 3 rear-facing cameras. Thanks to the update, users are now able to utilize the tablet's ability to take measurements of objects, as...

Own a Chromecast? Get $6 in Google Play Credit for Free Right Now

Tim February 6, 2015 3

To celebrate Valentine's Day, Google is offering $6 in Google Play credit for free to all Chromecast owners, with hopes that you would put the money towards a romance comedy to help seduce your special someone. While the gesture is appreciated, you can take...

Friday Poll: What’s Your Average Battery Life?

Kellen February 6, 2015 3

I think it's safe to say that battery tech is about 45 years behind everything else in our smartphones. Our processors keep getting more efficient and powerful. Our displays suck less juice while their resolutions and sizes grow. Our cameras pick up more...

Sprint HTC One (M8) Gets Lollipop Update Today

Kellen February 6, 2015 3

According to Sprint, their variant of the HTC One (M8) is receiving its Android 5.0 "Lollipop" today. Yep, today, not in a week or whatever a handful of leaks suggested, yesterday. The update drops in as build 4.20.651.10, but also removes the Lumen Toolbar....

Such Cute: Watch the New Animal-Friendly Android Commercials Now

Kellen February 5, 2015 3

Super cute. You can watch the shortened 5-second versions here.

HOOK is a Great Minimal Puzzle Game, Priced at $0.99

Tim February 5, 2015 3

"HOOK is a minimal, relaxing, puzzle game." That is all that is said in HOOK's app listing on Google Play, and really, that is all that is needed. It gives you the genre of game, and kind of a basic gist for what you should expect. Priced at $0.99, HOOK...

Vertumus Hosting 50% Off Sale on Variety of Awesome Icon Packs

Tim February 5, 2015 3

For a period of time, folks who enjoy a good icon pack should head into Google Play and look over Vertumus' offerings. He is the maker of many good icon packs, a few of which I own, including Cryten, Velur, and Elun. The packs of his that I enjoy the most are...

Through Agreement, Sprint Will Open Mini-Stores Inside 1,750 RadioShacks

Kellen February 5, 2015 3

RadioShack filed for bankruptcy recently, in case you were out of the loop. Because of that move, Sprint has decided to take advantage of the situation and swoop in, making them an offer they can't refuse, which happens to be taking over a third of the retail...

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 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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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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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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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