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DEAL: Get 9 Different Clip-on Camera Lenses for Your Phone for Just $10 (50% Off)

Tim August 13, 2019

If you've been experimenting with your phone's camera, trying to get different kinds of shots, maybe these clip-on lenses can help? For a limited time on Amazon, you can get a set of 9 different lenses for just $10, which is 50% off their usual price. In the...

Official reddit App Gets Auto Night Mode to Follow Android Q Settings

Tim August 13, 2019

reddit is shipping out an update to its official Android app this week, one that brings support for automatically following Android Q's dedicated Dark Mode setting. With this, you won't need to manually switch between the two interface designs to follow your...

DEAL: MEATER Block Hits Amazon With Limited Time Price of $229 ($40 Off)

Tim August 13, 2019

The MEATER Block has finally made its way to Amazon. To celebrate, it appears that the makers of my favorite smart meat thermometer have discounted the Block by $40, bringing its usual price of $269 down to a tastier $229. Read: Didn’t Know I Needed a Smart...

Tuesday Poll: Are You Still Rocking Widgets?

Tim August 13, 2019

With news spreading that Spotify has removed its music control widget for Android, we're curious how many among you are still using widgets other than just a clock or weather widget. Back in the day, widgets were all the rage. There was a widget for task...

Samsung Said to be Readying Graphene Batteries, Capable of Insanely Fast Charge Times

Tim August 13, 2019

According to a recent tweet from @evleaks, graphene batteries are on the horizon. Said to be working on the lithium-ion alternative is Samsung, who reportedly hopes to have at least on phone in either 2020 or 2021 with a graphene battery. As @evleaks tweets, "...

Dark Mode in Development for Facebook’s Android App

Tim August 13, 2019

With Dark Mode being all the rage right now, it's unsurprising to hear of many apps that have either recently received a dark mode for their UI or are at least working on one. That's one of the big new features for Android Q after all. Thanks to a screenshot...

Venmo Can Now Instantly Transfer Funds to Linked Bank Accounts, Not Just Debit Cards

Tim August 12, 2019

Venmo has added the ability to instantly transfer funds from your account into a linked bank account, adding onto the ability to instantly transfer money to linked debit cards. Of course, this feature is not free from fees, unlike its usual 1-3 business days...

LG G8X CAD Renders Show a Company With Little Conviction

Tim August 12, 2019

The successor to this year's G8 ThinQ is reported to be the G8X, said to be unveiled at this year's IFA in September. Thanks to @OnLeaks, who has a solid track record of providing pretty spot on images created from CAD information, we're getting an early look...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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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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