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G Suite Users Get New Google Assistant Functions for Email and Calendar Events

Tim November 21, 2019

G Suite account users, so long as their admins are nice people, can now have beta access to additional Google Assistant functionality for Google Calendar and Gmail functions. Once opted into by an admin, which is required because you're opening up what could...

Record Stories for Your Kids With ‘My Storytime’ from Google Nest

Tim November 21, 2019

For those who have to spend time away from their family, especially those who miss story time, Google Nest is launching My Storytime. My Storytime allows users to record stories with their very own voices, upload the files to the My Storytime service, then...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 is $50 Off in an Early Black Friday Deal (Updated)

Kellen November 21, 2019

As one of the lonely Wear OS fans who has never taken a liking to Samsung's Tizen OS and Galaxy Watch or Gear lines, I have a confession to make today - I like the Galaxy Watch Active 2. I like it a lot, actually. I'll share more on those thoughts in the...

DEAL: $200 Off Galaxy S10, Note 10 With Free Galaxy Buds

Kellen November 21, 2019

Amazon has gone ahead and copied Samsung's early Black Friday 2019 deal this morning by matching the $200 off discount for the US unlocked Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 lines, while also throwing in a pair of free Galaxy Buds ($129 value). Amazon is selling...

Google Duplex Arrives on the Web, Lets You Buy Movie Tickets to Start

Kellen November 21, 2019

Google Duplex, the Google Assistant-powered AI service that started out as a call bot that could book you restaurant reservations, has arrived on the web through your phone. To start, it'll be able to buy you movie tickets before expanding into other purchase...

Samsung Drops $200 Off Galaxy Note 10 & S10, Adds Trade-in Discount & Free Galaxy Buds

Kellen November 20, 2019

Now might be the best time to buy either a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 or Galaxy S10 phone, including the Plus models. Thanks to early-ish Black Friday deals, Samsung is discounting their best phones of 2019 in more ways than I can probably explain. For one, the...

Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+ Getting November Security Patch

Tim November 20, 2019

This week, Verizon is rolling out the November security patch to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. For S9 owners, expect to see software version number G960USQS7CSJ9 following the update, and Galaxy S9+ owners, expect to see G965USQS7CSJ9. Verizon lists nothing...

Sling TV Arrives on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max

Kellen November 20, 2019

When I reviewed one of the first Google smart displays, the Lenovo Smart Display, one of my big takeaway was that these devices were going to be great mini TVs and media consumption devices that could be put in any room. Because they fit nicely onto a desk or...

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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