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Google Assistant Comes to DISH Hopper Boxes Via Update and New Remote

Tim July 31, 2019

DISH customers sporting a Hopper, Joey, or Walley can now access Google Assistant, thanks to a software update and the release of a brand new voice remote. With Assistant in your Hopper box, users can play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and search for content...

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 is a $649 Tablet in a World Without Many Android Tablets

Kellen July 31, 2019

Samsung pushed out the first of two pre-Note 10 announcements this morning when it unveiled the Galaxy Tab S6. The new tablet from Samsung costs $649 and comes with a set of high-end specs, as well as an S Pen. For specs, you are looking at a 10.5-inch WQXGA...

SHIELD TV Gets Updated to Pie, Features Updated Settings UI and Hulu + Live TV App

Tim July 31, 2019

SHIELD TV is receiving Software Experience Upgrade 8.0 this morning, based on Android Pie. As for what's new, it's a solid list. Those who update will see an updated Settings menu, enjoy the latest security patches, have access to a Match Content Color Space ...

Verizon Adds Another Set of 5G Cities to the Map

Kellen July 31, 2019

Verizon added four new 5G cities to its list today, bringing the total to nine. The new Verizon 5G cities are Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Washington DC. Like every other Verizon 5G market, these new locations will only have 5G in select areas. This is...

DEAL: Grab a Pair of Wireless Earbuds With Bluetooth 5.0 and IPX7 Resistance for $25 (50% Off)

Tim July 30, 2019

What, are you the last person on earth not walking around town with wireless earbuds? Oh my, how embarrassing that must be. Fear not, friend, Amazon has a solid deal on Canami wireless earbuds with the help of a coupon code, bringing the usually $52 buds down...

Android TV Getting Hulu With Live TV Support

Tim July 30, 2019

This week, Hulu announced that Android TV will soon be a supported platform for its Hulu + Live TV service. Detailed by Hulu, "Starting in early August, Hulu + Live TV and our updated UI will be available across a variety of Android TV devices, including Sony’...

Sure Looks Like Verizon has a Streaming TV Box on the Way

Kellen July 30, 2019

Verizon might have plans to enter the streaming TV arena in the near future. This one slipped by me the other day, but an FCC filing revealed a Verizon "Stream TV" that could be a WiFi streaming box similar to an Android TV unit or AT&T's various streaming...

Android Auto UI Update We’ve All Been Waiting for has Arrived

Tim July 30, 2019

Back in May, Google announced a refreshed look for Android Auto, and this week, it's rolling out. There are a few major changes to take note of. The big change is a dedicated app drawer, which will lay out all of your Android Auto compatible apps for easy...

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 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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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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