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How To: Add Google Assistant Routines Shortcuts to Home Screen

Kellen December 10, 2020 6

As aware as I am of Google Assistant and its capabilities, my hesitance to use it more often has almost always been because I'd prefer to not have to speak out loud to it. When I use Assistant, it's typically by first activating it with a swipe rather than "...

New Google Health Studies App Lets Everyone Contribute to Important Health Research

Tim December 10, 2020 6

Google released the Health Studies app to the Play Store this week, a home for institutions and everyday people to collect data on the things that affect us as a whole. To explain the point of this app more clearly, anyone with an Android phone can take part...

Minecraft and Terraria’s Love Child, Forager, Now Available on Android for $8

Tim December 10, 2020 6

Forager, a game inspired by the original Zelda and obviously more modern titles like Minecraft and Terraria, is expanding its platform availability this week by heading to Android. Published by Humble Bundle and available for $8, Forager is a game with what...

DEAL: Pixel 4a 5G is $40 Off Today!

Kellen December 10, 2020 6

The new Google Pixel 4a 5G is discounted today for the first time in a straight price drop. Rather than a combination deal that requires a new line of service or carrier activation, Google and its retail partners shaved off $40 without any extra steps needed....

Poll: Who Made Your Current Phone?

Kellen December 9, 2020 6

In 2020, manufacturers sure released a bunch of good phones. OnePlus and Samsung both took their devices up a notch with S20 and 8 lines, but we also saw players like Motorola return to the flagship arena without embarrassing themselves. LG still made a couple...

DEAL: Anker’s Audio Deals Solid This Week, Up to 57% Off Wireless Earbuds

Tim December 9, 2020 6

Anker is hosting a solid, solid audio sale over on Amazon, and the best part is you don't even need a coupon code. Prices vary from $24 all the way up to $99. For the nicest pair, the $99 Liberty 2 Pro ($50 off usual price), you're getting quad mics and 8-hour...

Pixel 2 XL is the Best Pixel of All Time, Right?

Kellen December 9, 2020 6

We said "Goodbye!" to continued software support for Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL yesterday, marking the end of life for a phone line that we'll surely miss. Well, I can't say that so much about the regular Pixel 2, a smaller HTC-made phone whose dated...

Sharp’s Smart Microwave has Alexa Voice Commands, Orville Redenbacher’s ‘Certified’ Popcorn Preset

Tim December 9, 2020 6

Have you ever seen a product and just thought, "Damn, I gotta have that!" I get that feeling about smart microwaves. I use my dumb microwave all the time for heating up stuff, and I gotta tell you, it'd be nice to tell my microwave how long I want it to turn...

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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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 6

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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