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Big Google Pay News Going Down Tomorrow

Tim November 17, 2020 29

According to Google's official YouTube account, we're all about to say "hello" to the new Google Pay. A video on YouTube is set to premiere on Wednesday morning at 9:27AM Pacific (12:27 Eastern), with an announcement presumably scheduled for 9:30AM. Not much...

OnePlus Buds Will Drop to Just $1 Tomorrow (Updated: Times)

Kellen November 17, 2020 29

Hey, so if you want to participate in a sh*tshow of an online sale, get ready for tomorrow's deal on the OnePlus Buds. The company said today that they are going to drop their first true wireless buds to $1 and will let that sale rip until they sellout. Any...

Verizon Releases Updated Android TV-Powered ‘Stream TV’ Box for $69

Tim November 17, 2020 29

Verizon announced the next-gen Stream TV box this morning, an Android TV-powered sequel device priced at $69 and available for purchase starting right now. Reading Verizon's announcement, it says that the device runs "an instinctive Verizon UI that surfaces...

Amazon is Now a Pharmacy, Complete With 2-Day Delivery

Tim November 17, 2020 29

Amazon announced Amazon Pharmacy this morning, a separate storefront for those looking to have their prescriptions fulfilled and delivered all from the comfort of your home. Getting started looks very easy. Users will set up a pharmacy profile, add insurance...

Google Assistant Driving Mode is Here!

Kellen November 17, 2020 29

Remember the Google Assistant driving mode that was introduced at Google I/O in 2019? Google is ready to rollout a preview of it to users in the US. Driving mode is here, guys! The new Assistant driving mode is still there to help you "get more done while...

Google Maps Adds New COVID Layer Features, Transit Crowdedness, Food Delivery Tracking

Kellen November 17, 2020 29

Google Maps is picking up several new features to help with one of the weirdest holidays seasons we'll likely ever experience. Google has plans to help you find even more info about COVID in your area, see how crowded your bus or train might be, and track all...

Yup, Nest is Struggling Right Now

Tim November 17, 2020 29

Thanks to readers and the company itself, we can confirm that Nest is struggling this morning. Typical Tuesday stuff, folks. Interrupted connection to the service appears to have begun at about 6AM, with home controls via the app and web not possible for some...

Citizen’s $395 Snapdragon Wear 3100-Powered CZ Smart Should be Avoided

Tim November 16, 2020 29

Citizen introduced a new Wear OS smartwatch this week called the CZ Smart, a $395 smartwatch that we think all potential buyers should avoid. Now, this is no knock on Citizen, but the main reason we urge folks to look elsewhere is due to the fact that this...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 2

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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

Tim December 26, 2025 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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