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No More Fancy Twitter Results in Google Search Following Yesterday’s Hacks

Tim July 16, 2020 3

Following yesterday's Twitter drama, where some of the most popular and influential verified accounts on the platform were the victims of account compromises that led to the sharing of certain Bitcoin addresses, Google has pulled its fancy Twitter carousel...

Are You Still Waiting for the Google Pixel 4a?

Kellen July 16, 2020 3

The official image of the Google Pixel 4a that was shared to the Google Store earlier in the week made it clear that Google really was planning to release this phone at I/O in May. That was two months ago and yet we still haven't had our hands on the follow-up...

Sprint Stores Transform Into T-Mobile Stores on August 2

Tim July 16, 2020 3

Across the country, most Sprint retail stores will become T-Mobile stores on August 2, T-Mobile announced today as part of its Uncarrier event. The announcement doesn't go into great detail, but it sounds just as you'd expect. Where Sprint stores currently are...

T-Mobile’s Next Big Uncarrier Move is Scam Shield

Tim July 16, 2020 3

T-Mobile has been hyping its next Uncarrier announcement for a few weeks now, and this morning, the details were made public. The entirety of this Uncarrier move has to do with spam and robocalls. Obviously, they suck, so T-Mobile is ready to squash them on...

Verizon Told to Stop Saying Its Tiny 5G Network is Widely Available

Kellen July 16, 2020 3

Verizon's 5G network in 2020 is tiny. That's not a controversial statement or knock on the company. They chose to push the portion of 5G (mmW) that doesn't cover much ground, is really only available outdoors, and requires you to have a mostly direct-line-of-...

Android 11’s New Emoji are Peak 2020

Tim July 16, 2020 3

World Emoji Day is this week, and to celebrate, Google is detailing the looks of Android 11's new emoji. As the title of this post suggests, there's some peak 2020 designs in here, such as the gravestone, a pair of lungs, a toilet plunger, little blueberries...

HELM DB12 AAAMP Cable Makes Your Phone’s Wired Audio Better and We’re Giving One Away

Tim July 15, 2020 3

If you haven't yet moved on from your wired headphones and replaced them with a wireless alternative, and consider yourself a lover of good sounding tunes, the following product is for you. Called the DB12 THX AAAMP from HELM Audio, this little $199 cable...

It’s Official! Gmail is Getting a Huge Upgrade With Chat and Meet

Kellen July 15, 2020 3

After leaking earlier today, Google has now confirmed that Gmail is getting a big upgrade that includes Google Chat and Meet. Dubbed "a better home for work," Google's focus with this move was to integrate a bunch of their services together for G Suite users...

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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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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 3

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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