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Waze Intros Santa-Themed Holiday Mode, Complete With Curated Playlist From Pandora

Tim December 9, 2020 2

Waze has launched its Holiday Mode for 2020, and this time around, they spared no expense. When activated, you'll be flying around town in a Santa-powered sleigh, cranking Christmas tunes thanks to a curated playlist directly from Pandora -- download separate...

Google Releases “Year in Search” for the Worst Year Ever

Kellen December 9, 2020 2

Google released its "Year in Search" report for 2020 and it certainly highlights the awful 12 months we've almost completed. 2020 is and will always be the worst. 2020 f*cking sucks. A quick glance through the trends across the globe and in the US is such a...

DL 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Tim December 8, 2020 2

2020 is almost over (thank goodness), but before we can really bring in a new year, let's get you geared up for some holiday shopping. If you have a tech lover in your life, or maybe you're a tech lover yourself since you're reading this website, the DL...

Wow: Google and Samsung Partner for SmartThings, Google Assistant Integration

Tim December 8, 2020 2

Announced today, Google is partnering with Samsung to introduce a bunch of new integration between Samsung's SmartThings service and Google's Assistant and Nest services. Previously, both things weren't very friendly with each other, but moving forward, some...

Samsung Should Probably Stop Clowning Apple

Kellen December 8, 2020 2

When Apple announced the new iPhone something-number-XL-Max-Pro several weeks back, one of the big discussions that continued after their excessive video production played involved chargers. Well, more like missing chargers, since Apple had decided against...

These Galaxy S21 Teasers are 🔥🔥🔥

Tim December 8, 2020 2

Samsung is bringing that heat for Galaxy S21 teasers, leaked online this week by Android Police. These teasers are short GIFs, briefly detailing the front and backside of each device. There's one for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. For the S21 and S21+,...

This is the End: Pixel 2, 2 XL Receive Final Software Update

Tim December 8, 2020 2

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are receiving their final software update this week, officially bringing an end of life to the devices. The update is labeled as RP1A.201005.004.A1 for both devices and likely includes some last security patches and bug fixes as...

YouTube Flips Switch on HDR for Live Streams

Tim December 8, 2020 2

YouTube announced this morning that any creator using a supported encoder can stream in HDR to YouTube. And with that announced, it was also detailed that any viewer with a supported HDR-capable smart TV or streaming stick can view said stream in HDR. What...

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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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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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