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YouTube for TVs is Getting a Nice Change When Viewing Comments, More

Kellen March 13, 2024 1

Want to hear a wild stat? People consume 1 billion hours per day of YouTube on TVs. Just. On. TVs. That's crazy, right? Imagining a world where we watch 1 billion hours across all YouTube platforms is nuts by itself, but today, Google says that we're hitting...

Spotify Adds Music Videos to the App, But Not Yet in the US

Kellen March 13, 2024 1

Do people still watch music videos or do they simply fire up YouTube and let the videos play in the background, only to take in the audio coming from that video? I don't know! Spotify sure seems to believe that people want the video as an option because they...

Nothing Phone 2a Now Available in the US, Sort of

Kellen March 12, 2024 1

The Nothing Phone 2a is now available for those in the US who want to be a part of the company's "Developer Program." I'm not really sure what it means to be a part of that program, but it seems like a way for Nothing to ship a phone here without fully...

Current Samsung Deals Include $80 Off Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, $40 Off Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Tim March 12, 2024 1

Discover Samsung has wrapped, but for anyone who may have missed out on the savings, Samsung has launched an entirely new list of deals. The ones we are seeing that might speak to our audience are for the company's line of Wear OS watches and wireless ear buds...

Pitaka’s MagEZ Case 4 for Galaxy S24 Series is So Good

Kellen March 12, 2024 1

Ready to talk about cases for a minute? I know, we don't often approach this topic around here, but Tim and I happen to be using the same case at the moment because we actually like it and wanted to share some thoughts. The Pitaka MagEZ Case 4 has won both of...

Google Contacts Cleans Up Numbers From Apps Like WhatsApp and Telegram

Tim March 12, 2024 1

Inside the Contacts app from Google, numbers from third-party apps, such as WhatsApp and Telegram were listed out in a manner that could be described as a bit messy or chaotic. In a change that should soon be rolling out to users, things are getting more...

US Carrier Pixel Devices Start Receiving March Update (Updated: Verizon)

Kellen March 11, 2024 1

The March Pixel Feature Drop arrived last week for those using Pixel phones not on US carriers. Google told US Pixel users that they could expect the update starting this week (March 11) - for reasons we aren't sure about - and those updates appear to be...

Samsung Could Go Back to the Square Watch Design

Kellen March 11, 2024 1

Almost a decade ago, Samsung and Google surprised us at a Google I/O conference with the unwrapping of the Gear Live (our review), an Android Wear watch to help the platform launch. This was the same I/O conference that we got the LG G Watch and a first look...

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 1

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 1

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 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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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