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Nest Hub Max Now Available for Purchase! (Updated)

Kellen September 8, 2019

Google's Nest Hub Max, a smart display with a camera that can recognize your face, is now available at Best Buy for $229 and should arrive at a variety of retailers later in the day. It is September 9, after all, the day that Google kept suggesting would be...

Hell Yeah, an Orange “Coral” Pixel 4! (Updated: Full Pics!)

Kellen September 7, 2019

In previous years, Google has had fun toying with colors for its Pixel phones ("Kinda Blue" and "Not Pink") that we don't often see others use or by adding little color accents to try and spice up some of their more minimal designs. For the 2019 Pixel 4 line-...

NVIDIA Acknowledges 4K Playback Issue on SHIELD TV, Top Providers Not Affected

Tim September 6, 2019

If you happened to use your SHIELD TV recently or plan on using it soon and notice a 4K playback issue in an app, NVIDIA is completely aware of the situation and is working on a solution. Furthermore, NVIDIA notes that top 4K content providers, such as Netflix...

When Google Finally Releases Its Pixel Themes App, It’ll (Probably) Look Like This

Kellen September 6, 2019

An earlier Android Q beta revealed a possible upgrade to the way Google lets you customize its Pixel phones. Rather than a simple wallpaper picker, Google appeared to be working on a theming app for its Pixel phones that would let you tweak accent colors, icon...

Pixel 4 Camera Reported to Include New Motion Mode, Improved Night Sight (Updated: More!)

Tim September 6, 2019

Details on the camera features found on the Pixel 4 are being reported on this week, with the phone said to include a new Motion Mode, plus an updated Night Sight mode for shooting in dark conditions. Motion Mode is detailed to allow users to take high-quality...

Another Fresh Round of Pixel 4 Images is Here

Kellen September 6, 2019

Since the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL could show up in about a month, that can mean only one thing: the leaks are coming. In today's, we get a fresh set of images of the device in what appears to be the same testing facility that they keep leaking out of. What's...

Podcast: Android 10!

Kellen September 6, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're taking a look at all of the hotness in Android from the past week or so. That means Android 10, the latest in Pixel 4 news and leaks, our Galaxy Note 10+ review, and a bunch of news out of IFA. Just this week alone...

Puma, Diesel, and Emporio Armani Have New Wear OS Watches Coming

Tim September 6, 2019

More Fossil Group brands announced smartwatches this morning, with new Wear OS devices soon to hit the market from Puma, Diesel, and Emporio Armani. To clarify, Puma isn't owned by Fossil Group, but Fossil is obviously handling this wearable device for them....

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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