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“Hey Google, That Wasn’t for You” is a Good Command to Know

Kellen December 17, 2019

I'm sure that you have been in the middle of a conversation a time or twenty where the Google Assistant fired up in the background, spewing out random unwanted responses based off of the conversation you were having that Assistant should have had no part of....

Sprint Intros Free Spam Call Screener Service, $3/Month Option for More Features (Updated: It’s an App)

Tim December 17, 2019

We all hate spam. To help fight it just a bit, Sprint is offering a new free service to all customers called Sprint Call Screener Basic. The service purely identifies unwanted malicious calls and permits users to block them. If you want anything more than that...

OnePlus is Going to Show Off a Concept Phone at CES

Kellen December 17, 2019

The CES event teased by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over the weekend has been officially announced. What we'll see during the industry's biggest tech event of the year is a concept phone from the company as it celebrates its 6th anniversary. Dubbed the OnePlus...

Verizon Turns on Its 20th 5G City

Kellen December 17, 2019

Des Moines gets Verizon 5G. Verizon announced their 20th 5G city today in a quest to turn on 30 5G cities before 2019 ends. I hope that doesn't mean an announcement for each day to finish off the year, but that would be a way to stay in the headlines during...

As Samsung, OnePlus Get Quicker at Updates, Google’s Pixel Loses a Selling Point

Kellen December 16, 2019

Ask anyone why they own one of Google's Pixel phones and you'll get a short list of items that stick around from device to device. They will say that they love the camera and that it's the best in the business. They'll say that they love the clean Android...

Might as Well Add 200GB Storage to Your Phone for $25 Today

Kellen December 16, 2019

An Amazon "Deal of the Day" features SanDisk Ultra microSD cards at some of their lowest prices to date. Currently, there are deals on 200GB, 400GB, and 512GB SanDisk Ultra microSD cards for the day. These SanDisk Ultra cards have an A1 rating, which means...

CES 2020 Might Actually be Cool, OnePlus Teases Announcement (Updated)

Tim December 16, 2019

UPDATE 12/17: OnePlus is going to show off its first ever concept phone dubbed OnePlus Concept One. CES hasn't been the smartphone news wonderland it once was way back in the day, but thanks to OnePlus, it looks like we might actually have a reason to be there...

Stadia Gifting Founder’s Edition Buyers an Extra Buddy Pass

Tim December 16, 2019

Have a friend that purchased the Founder's Edition of Stadia and they didn't give you the buddy pass? That was rude of them. Or maybe you bought a Founder's Edition for yourself and have more than a single friend who would be interested in Stadia? Well, good...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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