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YouTube TV Adding ACC Network for Your Sports Ball Viewing Pleasure

Tim August 7, 2019

Announced this week, ACCN is coming to YouTube TV. ACC stands for Atlantic Coast Conference, home to the teams from schools such as Duke, North Carolina, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, and plenty others. On the network, you'll find football games, basketball games,...

Android Q Beta 6 Tries to Fix Its Bad Gesture Navigation, Probably Doesn’t

Kellen August 7, 2019

Because Google's full gesture navigation system in Android Q is so awful, Google is trying its hardest in the final stages of the Q beta test to try and salvage it. With Android Q Beta 6, Google has added a back sensitivity option that is supposed to help in...

Android Q Beta 6 Now Available for Pixel Devices!

Kellen August 7, 2019

Ready for what should be the final Android Q Beta? Android Q Beta 6 is here as we get even closer to the final, stable release of Android Q later in Q3 (possibly this month). Like previous Q betas, we have new builds for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2...

Presumed Android TV-Powered OnePlus TV Stops Off at Bluetooth SIG

Tim August 7, 2019

Last year, we learned of OnePlus' desire to enter the world of televisions. This week, it appears that multiple models have stopped off at Bluetooth SIG in the long process of product certification, with a few details able to be taken away from the listing....

Verizon’s 5G Phone Line-Up is Impressive and Ready Today [Sponsored]

Sponsor August 7, 2019

Thank you to Verizon Wireless for sponsoring this post. As Verizon continues to expand its 5G Ultra Wideband footprint across the US, an impressive line-up of 5G-equipped smartphones is already available. Phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 ThinQ 5G,...

Fossil Gen 5 Unboxing, First Look, and Tour!

Kellen August 7, 2019

The Fossil Gen 5 is in the building! As weird as this may continue to sound, I still get excited every time a new Wear OS watch shows up and this one might have me the most hyped. Why? I don't even know, but Fossil put a lot of good stuff into this watch to...

Disney: $12.99/Month for Disney+, Hulu (With Ads), and ESPN+ Bundle

Tim August 6, 2019

Disney announced financials today, and unfortunately, Wall Street isn't pleased due to missed expectations. Stock has fallen as much as 3.3% in after hours trading. Don't worry, Disney is still making plenty of money, though. The important takeaway is the...

Here’s a Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Official Feature Leak (Updated: Pricing)

Kellen August 6, 2019

Samsung will finally show off the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ tomorrow at an Unpacked event in NYC. Little of the story they tell will come as a surprise because their phones are essentially the most leaked on the planet at this point, outside of Google...

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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