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Verizon Expands Nationwide 5G, Adds New 5G Ultra Wideband Areas

Kellen December 17, 2020 16

Verizon 5G can be found in more places today, thanks to an expansion of the carriers's nationwide 5G and Ultra Wideband flavors. Depending on where you live and on which block could mean very different 5G experiences. For nationwide 5G, which clearly does not...

Nest Thermostat Review: Same Smarts, New Unintuitive Hardware

Tim December 16, 2020 16

Google introduced yet another new Nest smart thermostat this year, simply called the Nest Thermostat. If you aren't keep track, this is technically the fifth model to be released since the original was launched in 2011. Priced at $129, Google highlights this...

Google and Qualcomm Will Provide Support for Four Years of Android Updates (Updated)

Kellen December 16, 2020 16

Complaining about the length of support for Android phones is a part of life itself if you pay close attention to the world of tech. And that's because so many Android phone makers are terrible at providing updates to their incredibly expensive phones for more...

Samsung: Slow Your Roll on Those ‘No New Note Phone in 2021’ Rumors

Tim December 16, 2020 16

We've been hearing time and time again that there won't be a new Galaxy Note phone in 2021. However, we're now getting word straight from South Korea that that may not be the case. Say, whaaaaaa? According to a new report from Yonhap News, Samsung is pumping...

Xiaomi’s New Yeelight M2 Bulb With Google’s Seamless Setup is Too Good

Tim December 16, 2020 16

Last year at Google I/O, Google announced that it would be making its Seamless Setup protocols available to a wider range of device makers. One of those makers was Yeelight, a sub-brand of Xiaomi who has been making smart products for years now. Their latest...

Google Adds Another Batch of Games to Smart Displays

Kellen December 16, 2020 16

Over the summer, Google introduced a first batch of games for smart displays, so that while you sit at your desk or hover in the kitchen, you can find a little enjoyment on the side. Today, they added even more games that you'll find by saying, "Hey Google,...

Apple TV App is Coming to Google TV

Kellen December 16, 2020 16

The new Chromecast with Google TV is getting the Apple TV app! That's important for those of you who don't already own an Apple TV device, yet still like Apple and want to watch their exclusive line-up of shows in their Apple TV+ service. REVIEW: Chromecast...

Google Says It Fixed Weird Rounded Corner Chromecast Issue

Kellen December 15, 2020 16

The Google support forums are a place filled with more complaints than we can keep track of because Google has so many users and so many services. Every once in a while, someone points out one that is trending or picking up enough steam to warrant a write-up...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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