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Google Maps Adds More Cities for Real-Time Bikeshare Info

Tim July 17, 2019

For those who bikeshare, Google is rolling out real-time information directly into Google Maps for 24 cities across the globe. From Barcelona to Los Angeles, you can now find bikeshare hubs, as well as see how many bikes are available at the hubs. Supported...

OMG, Thank you: Arlo App Adds Notification Muting

Kellen July 17, 2019

As much as I like Arlo cameras from Netgear as a battery-powered security system, they certainly aren't without flaws. One of their biggest issues was eliminated today, though, and I'm super excited about it. You see, I have an Arlo Pro 2 in my backyard and...

Here are the Emoji Now Available in Android Q

Tim July 17, 2019

63 new emoji are supported in Android Q starting today, celebrating World Emoji Day. I'm not sure if this is a banks closed kind of holiday celebration, but there seems to be a special day for all sorts of things these days. Anyway, the new emoji includes...

Digital Wellbeing Update Adds Parental Controls

Kellen July 17, 2019

At Google I/O in May, Google announced that it was expanding Digital Wellbeing to include some parental controls in tandem with their Family Link service. An update this morning appears to have added just that, which Google said would arrive at some point this...

LG G Pay Arrives for G8, Supports Handful of Banks

Tim July 16, 2019

After what must be years of rumors and reports (yup, 2015!), G Pay from LG has arrived for the G8 ThinQ. Basically, G Pay is an alternative to Google Pay and Samsung Pay, made specifically for LG devices and LG customers. You can use it at universally any...

DEAL: Get AUKEY’s $110 Key Series Wireless Earbuds for $52 This Week Only

Tim July 16, 2019

AUKEY has a fancy lineup of audio products that falls under the Key Series brand. Today on Amazon, thanks to Prime Day and a coupon code we have, you can get the Key Series T10 wireless earbuds, typically priced at $109.99, for just $52. Now, these Key Series...

Limited Time Event: T-Mobile and Taco Bell Join Forces to Create T-MoBell Stores

Tim July 16, 2019

From July 23 to July 25, three T-Mobile Signature stores in the US will turn into T-MoBell stores, fusing T-Mobile and Taco Bell together in the same location. God, help us! The stores are located in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. If you want to get...

I Wish Google Would Figure Out What They’re Doing With Music

Kellen July 16, 2019

Google re-introduced YouTube Music in May of last year before making it widely available to everyone in June. At the time, we were told to expect it to live alongside Google Play Music, but that Google really only wanted a single music app at some point down...

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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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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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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