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NVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019) Review: Best Android TV Box Now Better, Less Expensive

Tim October 28, 2019

NVIDIA is continuing its tradition of announcing new SHIELD TV hardware every two years, giving us the new SHIELD TV (2019) and SHIELD TV Pro (2019). The launch of these devices is pretty straightforward in our eyes, considering NVIDIA didn't have to do all...

Report: Alphabet Makes Offer to Aquire Fitbit

Tim October 28, 2019

Google's parent company, Alphabet, is reported to have made an offer to acquire Fitbit, one of the only wearable companies that is popular in an industry dominated by Apple. The figure that Alphabet offered was not disclosed and it's also unclear if any deal...

Just Want the New NVIDIA SHIELD TV Remote? It’ll Cost $29.99

Kellen October 28, 2019

The two new NVIDIA SHIELD TV devices were announced this morning and are already available for purchase. We'll have our review up later today, but for those of you who own a SHIELD and aren't quite sure that you want to upgrade, I've got remote news for you....

NVIDIA’s New SHIELD TV Devices are Official and Start at Just $149

Kellen October 28, 2019

Since these two devices have leaked aplenty over the past couple of weeks, let's just get straight into what the new SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro are, how much they cost, and when you can buy them. You ready? The SHIELD TV is the new smaller SHIELD that is...

I Think the Internet Just Figured Out a Way to Force RCS on Your Android Phone

Kellen October 28, 2019

RCS might have arrived in the US without the greenlight from Google and before the carriers can push their own version in 2020. The Internet, because it will always be undefeated, might have figured out how you can force enable RCS on your phone right now. A...

Google Pay Now Supports Pixel 4 Facial Recognition for Sending Money

Tim October 25, 2019

For anyone with a Pixel 4 who uses Google Pay to send money to other users, you'll be happy to learn that Google updated the Google Pay app this week to support the device' s facial recognition capabilities. Unlike when using Google Pay inside a store to make...

Podcast: Pixel 4, Hmmm…

Kellen October 25, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're back with a Pixel 4 review! Our regular Pixel 4 review dropped this week, so we'll recap so many of our thoughts there, followed by separate thoughts concerning the bigger, Pixel 4 XL, which is now the focus. There...

One UI 2.0 Beta Opened to Galaxy Note 10 Lineup

Tim October 25, 2019

Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ owners, this is a good Friday for you. According to SamMobile, the One UI 2.0 beta has been widened to include your devices, joining the Galaxy S10 family. Read: What's New in One UI 2.0! Stated by SamMobile, Note 10 owners...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Tim December 29, 2025

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

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

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’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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