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

Tim November 16, 2020 3

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...

Not to be Outdone, Hulu + Live TV to Bump Price to $65/Month

Tim November 16, 2020 3

Not to be outdone by its competition, Hulu is reported to be raising its live TV offering, Hulu + Live TV, to a price of $65/month. That puts right in line with YouTube TV's monthly price. Reported to go into effect on December 18th, affecting both new and...

Verizon Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Get November’s Android Update

Kellen November 16, 2020 3

At the beginning of the month, Google released the November Android security update as scheduled, but told us we'd have to wait another week for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G on Verizon to get it. It's actually been two weeks now, and both are finally seeing...

Google Black Friday Deals Include $50 Off Pixel 5, $150 Off Google Home Max

Tim November 16, 2020 3

We now know exactly what to expect from Google for this year's Black Friday festivities. If you're hoping to save money on phones, smart displays, and smart speakers, we have some great news for you. Once Black Friday rolls around, you can score an unlocked...

Google Starts Selling Chromecast Voice Remote for $20

Kellen November 16, 2020 3

Should you lose your slippery little, impossible to handle unless you have baby hands, Chromecast with Google TV remote, Google has replacements for you. Listed this morning, you can buy the new Voice Remote for Chromecast With Google TV (official name) for $...

Pixel 4a Comes in a Hot New “Barely Blue” Color

Kellen November 16, 2020 3

Google just surprised us with a fresh new color for their $349 Pixel 4a. Welcome in, Barely Blue! The new Barely Blue Pixel 4a is available right now from the Google Store at that same reasonable price with the same set of reasonable specs. It looks like...

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Upgrade 8.2.1 Brings Long, Long List of Bug Fixes

Tim November 16, 2020 3

NVIDIA detailed a fresh update for SHIELD devices this morning, labeled as Experience Upgrade 8.2.1. As you'll see below, there's a humungous list of bug fixes, plus a solid list of what NVIDIA describes as "Enhancements." Those enhancements include a new...

Galaxy S21 Lineup: All the Specs You’d Expect

Tim November 16, 2020 3

Over the weekend, the internet was treated to reported specs for the Galaxy S21 lineup, courtesy of Android Police. Sure, we're still a couple of months away from launch, but these phones appear to be nearly ready to go, with hardware and specs seemingly...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 4

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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