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YouTube TV Subscribers can Gift 2 Weeks of Free Service to Friends and Family

Kellen October 9, 2019

YouTube TV subscribers were given an offer today that lets them share a 2-week free trial of Google's TV service with friends and family. Through an email that showed up this afternoon, a shareable link and/or code was included that gets your loved ones the...

Google Maps Doesn’t Have Dark Theme, But Google is Teasing It

Kellen October 9, 2019

Because Android 10 has a dark theme built-in and Google is making a big deal out of turning its apps from white to dark, they've taken to the Android Instagram account to hype all of the darkness that is coming to apps. The thing is, they showed off Google...

DEAL: Aukey Hosting Sale on Variety of USB Power Delivery Devices, Up to 45% Off

Tim October 9, 2019

Aukey is hosting a sale on select USB C Power Delivery (PD) devices on Amazon this week, varying in type and price. For us mobile users, most notably would be a $10 (usually $19) car charger that features dual ports, one 15W USB C port and one 18W Quick Charge...

Wednesday Poll: How Attached to Your Phone are You?

Tim October 9, 2019

With Essential showing off its new perspective on mobile this week, one that we believe will carry the idea of humanity shedding its necessity to constantly be glued to their smartphones, we're curious how attached you may be to your current phone. We...

Samsung Confirms One UI 2.0 “Coming Soon” to Galaxy S10 Lineup (Updated: US Details)

Tim October 9, 2019

Update: Samsung has posted a US One UI 2 beta teaser, providing specific details for select Galaxy device owners. According to Samsung, owners of a Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e with either AT&T, T-Mobile, and Unlocked variants will be able to access the beta...

A 5G Google Pixel 4 Could be Here Next Week or Next Year or Who Knows

Kellen October 9, 2019

Google is going to announce a new Google Nest WiFi and Nest Mini next week, along with a freshly spec'd Pixelbook. They'll fully reveal the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL too. We know all of that because Google has told us about the phones, but also because there have...

Essential Confirms New “Project GEM” Device With Photos and Details

Kellen October 8, 2019

Essential founder Andy Rubin surprised the tech crowd this afternoon when he randomly Tweeted photos of a device with a "radically different form factor." We still don't know what to make of the device, but the Essential Twitter account has since posted...

Andy Rubin Shows Off Device With “Radically Different Form Factor” (Updated: More Details, Photos)

Tim October 8, 2019

UPDATE: Essential confirmed that the device is indeed their next project. It's called Project GEM and they've shared more photos and details. Today on Twitter, Andy Rubin showed off something, a device of some kind, one that he says sports a "radically...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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