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Google has Given Up on Making Tablets, Which is Probably Good (Updated)

Kellen June 20, 2019

The Pixel Slate will likely be Google's last tablet for a while, according to a new report today. After using the Pixel Slate on two separate occasions and dealing with the hell that was that experience, this news won't make me sad. It probably shouldn't cause...

Verizon Dethroned as Fastest Wireless Carrier in US

Kellen June 20, 2019

In the latest US wireless carrier showdown, a new king has been crowned. Verizon is no longer the fastest carrier, as AT&T has eclipsed them for the first time in five years. This news comes out of PCMag, who released their "Fastest Mobile Networks" report...

Vivo Claims Its New FlashCharge Tech Can Charge a 4,000mAh Battery in Just 13 Minutes

Tim June 20, 2019

A product manager for Vivo posted a video to Weibo this week, showing off the company's new Super FlashCharge technology in action. While the video is short, only showing a phone charge at super speeds for a few seconds, its noted that when/if implemented into...

Galaxy Note 10 Could Feature Three-Stage Variable Aperture Camera

Tim June 20, 2019

According to @UniverseIce, who is typically in the know when it comes to Samsung information, engineers for Samsung have stated that the Galaxy Note 10 will feature a rear camera with three-stage variable aperture, building upon the existing dual aperture...

Verizon and AT&T Still Running Double Data Prepaid Offers That Get You 16GB

Kellen June 20, 2019

Back in April, AT&T kicked off a double data offer for their $50 prepaid plan that jumped the data from 8GB per month to 16GB. With autopay, that plan's price drops to $40, making it one heck of a wireless deal. A month after AT&T started offering that...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Now Available a Day Early!

Kellen June 20, 2019

We were told to expect Harry Potter: Wizards Unite tomorrow, but the game is now available a day early, if you pre-registered! As we talked about yesterday, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is from Niantic, the makers of Pokemon GO, so you get an AR, real-world...

Replace Your Front Door’s Trusty Peephole With the $199 Ring Door View Cam

Tim June 19, 2019

Peepholes come in a lot of doors. Should you have ever thought of replacing your peephole with a security camera, Amazon's Ring has just the product for you. Called the Door View Cam and priced at $199, this little device replaces your existing peephole with a...

It’s Still June, But Some Pixel Owners Just Got July’s Android Update

Kellen June 19, 2019

The July Android security patch showed up on a handful of Pixel 3a devices this morning, even though we are still in the month of June. Google screwed up in who they allowed to have the update, as the update page clearly states that this build is "CONFIDENTIAL...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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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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