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Google’s Project Soli Could Debut in Pixel 4, Gesture Control for Media Playback

Tim June 11, 2019

Back at Google I/O in 2016, Google highlighted Project Soli, a gesture-based system that used radar antennas to read hand movements in front of equipped devices. At the time, Google showed it working on a smartwatch and a music speaker. This week, a report...

ecobee’s New $249 Smart Thermostat Can Make Phone Calls

Tim June 11, 2019

ecobee has a new smart thermostat this month, one featuring voice controls and priced at $249. It's basically the same thermostat experience you'll get with other ecobee models, but with the Alexa-powered voice controls, you can actually make calls from your...

Google Posts New Android Q Beta 4 Builds, Likely Restarting Beta OTA (Updated: Yep)

Kellen June 11, 2019

After pausing the Android Q Beta 4 because some users experienced issues after attempting to install it, Google could be ready to restart things. This afternoon, Google updated the builds for Beta 4 and posted new factory image files. The new build is...

DL 2019 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Tim June 11, 2019

Father's Day is this weekend, and while that's always fun because the local grocery store starts selling tomahawk ribeye steaks and beer is typically on sale, it actually allows us to cover products we wouldn't normally talk about. For example, audio stuff....

HTC Announced a New Phone Today

Kellen June 11, 2019

HTC is still a company that makes phones it seems. Today, they announced the HTC U19e, a mid-range phone with decent specs that likely won't show up on US soil any time soon. The HTC U19e is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor with 6" FHD display, dual rear...

Wonder What Andy Rubin and Essential Have to Announce?

Kellen June 11, 2019

I was up in the early hours of this beautiful west coast morning for work-related things, when I noticed that a random user on Twitter had liked a Tweet I sent back in September, where I compared the speed of Android updates on Google's phones vs. the...

OnePlus 7 Pro in Almond Now Available for Purchase at $699

Kellen June 11, 2019

After launching the OnePlus 7 Pro in Mirror Gray and Nebula Blue back in May, the Almond color option is now available. The Almond version of the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, so it's very much like the middle child as far as 7 Pro setups...

DEAL: Anker’s Fast Wireless Charger is Only $8

Tim June 10, 2019

We know many of you appreciate wireless charging, and with that, you should know that Anker is currently selling its Qi-certified fast wireless charger for just $7.99, thanks to a $4 coupon available on Amazon. Do note, this charger doesn't come with an AC...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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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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