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Samsung’s New SmartThings Hub is Also Your New Wireless Charger

Kellen January 4, 2023 20

Samsung announced its new SmartThings hub today, called SmartThings Station. This little hub can control your home, help you find a lost smartphone, and charge your phone wirelessly. It may not have a screen, but this might a nice addition to your smart home...

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Official With Audiophiles in Mind

Tim January 4, 2023 20

Last year, OnePlus announced that the OnePlus 11 would arrive in February alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 earbuds. We already talked about the phone this morning following the announcement that its headed to China (for now), so let's quickly go over the new...

Citizen’s New Wear OS Watch is Very Serious About Your Alertness

Kellen January 4, 2023 20

Citizen unwrapped a new Wear OS watch this morning and it's called the Citizen CZ Smart Smartwatch. Not kidding on that name, but let's try to ignore that goofiness and talk about the fact that it looks pretty nice and has solid specs. The Citizen CZ comes in...

Samsung Sets High Bar for Budget Phones With $199 Galaxy A14

Tim January 4, 2023 20

Not that long ago, budget phones weren't something we discussed here at all. They used to bore us and we decided to stick to discussing more high-end and premium devices. At that time, there was more of them. These days, the herd of options is thinning, which...

OnePlus 11 Goes Official in China With All the Details

Kellen January 4, 2023 20

The OnePlus 11 won't launch on a global scale until February 7 at the earliest. Before we get to that date, OnePlus has gone ahead and revealed the phone in full in China, marking the second year in a row they've killed off any surprises for the US. Hey, if...

Samsung’s ‘Hybrid Flex’ Display is Certainly Different

Tim January 3, 2023 20

At CES this year, Samsung Display is showcasing its latest creation, the Hybrid Flex display. Apparently, in a haste to see whether they could create such a thing, none of the engineers questioned if they should, and due to this, we have one helluva...

Pixel 7a Gets Hands-On Video Treatment

Tim January 3, 2023 20

Google's Pixel 7a is getting a little hands-on video and photo treatment this week, thanks to someone who appears to be located in Vietnam, the assumed country of production for this particular model of device. The video was posted to a private Pixel fan...

Google Fixes 7 Bugs in January Pixel Update, Adds Spatial Audio Support

Kellen January 3, 2023 20

The January Android update is rolling out now to Google Pixel phones and it brings a bit more than just security patches. Google is addressing several bugs, but as was promised, Spatial Audio is here for devices like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7. We are still...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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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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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 20

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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

Tim December 15, 2025 20

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 20

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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