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DEAL: Google’s Pixel 3 XL With 128GB Storage is $649 Right Now ($350 Off)

Kellen June 10, 2019

You might want to run over to B&H Photo for the best deal we've seen in a while on the Google Pixel 3 XL. The retailer currently has the Pixel 3 XL with 128GB storage in "Not Pink" for $649.99. That's $350 off! I have no idea why it's $350 off, but it is...

Apparently, This is the Pixel 4.

Kellen June 10, 2019

2019 has brought with it something we aren't used to - an ounce of Google secrecy. For years, Google's hardware products - its phones in particular - have been some of the worst kept secrets in all of tech. You may recall last year's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL...

Moto Z4 Review: It’s Time to Move On

Kellen June 10, 2019

Motorola's Moto Z4 arrives this month to extend the life of a phone line we weren't sure would continue to exist after last year's disappointing Moto Z3. Motorola mostly mailed in 2018 with a couple of Z phones that felt like they were created simply to...

Time to Get That Nexus 6P Class Action Money, so Check Your Spam Folder

Kellen June 8, 2019

Back in April, we shared info from a class action lawsuit that had been brought against Google and Huawei over issues (bootlooping and battery drain) that plagued the Nexus 6P, the flagship phone the two released in partnership back in 2015. At the time,...

DEAL: Verizon Drops $300 Off Pixel 3 for Upgrades, $800 Off 2nd

Kellen June 7, 2019

Looking for a good weekend deal on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL? Verizon brought it today. The best deal is on the regular Pixel 3, which Verizon has discounted by $300 if you buy it on a 24-month contract. That $300-off works for upgrades and no trade-in is...

Google Discontinues Entry Level Pixel Slate Model, Now Starts at $799

Tim June 7, 2019

The Pixel Slate from Google previously started at $599 with 64GB storage and a Celeron processor. However, Google has discontinued the entry level model of the device, and with that, the Pixel Slate now starts at $799. The Pixel Slate first went up for pre-...

This Trick can Force Available Updates Onto Fossil Wear OS Watches

Kellen June 7, 2019

The Fossil Sport is receiving a new update today that includes the May security patch. That's likely all that's included, but if we find out more, I'll be sure to let you guys know. Instead of that, I wanted to point out this neat little trick that helps you...

Build Your Own Meth Empire in the New ‘Breaking Bad’ Game

Tim June 7, 2019

Breaking Bad was a kickass TV show. Building upon that franchise, a new game for Android called Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements is available for Android, allowing you to build up your meth empire. Now, the game never says you're making drugs in your fancy...

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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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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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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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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