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DEAL: Samsung’s Fast Wireless Charger is 50% Off, Down to $14.99

Tim May 24, 2019

On Samsung's website, you can pick up a fast wireless charger for your fancy new Galaxy S10 or any other device that supports it. We know how much you all love wireless chargers. This charger is one of Samsung's super thin models, measuring in at just under...

This Summer, Google Will Answer Stadia’s Most Important Questions

Kellen May 24, 2019

We haven't heard much about Google's Stadia gaming system since they first revealed it back in March, only that it'll show up some time this year. We still don't know pricing, a list of games to expect, or when we'll be able to sign-up. We'll apparently find...

With Still No Word From Samsung, Best Buy Cancels All Galaxy Fold Pre-Orders

Tim May 24, 2019

We've heard that Samsung has identified the major issues with the Galaxy Fold's design and is working to correct them, but with no new launch date set, Best Buy has gone ahead and cancelled all pre-orders for the device. While they praise the device for its...

DEAL: Motorola’s Moto G7 is Just $269 Today ($30 Off), G7 Play $179 ($20 Off)

Kellen May 24, 2019

It's Memorial Day weekend, so the sales are-a-flowin'. Motorola has a decent one too, with discounts on the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Play that drop their already-reasonable prices down further. You can buy a Moto G7 starting at $269 or a Moto G7 Play at $179.What's...

LG is Finally Pushing a Pie Update in the US: Verizon’s V40 ThinQ

Kellen May 24, 2019

Just over a year ago, LG tried to sell the world on this idea that they were finally ready to take software updates seriously by opening a Software Upgrade Center. Since opening that center, I think it's safe to say that they've become one of the worst Android...

DEAL: Buy a Nest Product at Discounted Price, Get a Free Google Home Mini

Tim May 23, 2019

Following the rebranding of a few "Home" products to "Nest" products, the Google Store is having a sale on a whole bunch of items, while also handing out free Google Home Mini units with the purchase. For example, you can get a Nest Thermostat for just $199 (...

Google Duo Now Supports 8 People in a Group Call, Doodles for Video Messages

Tim May 23, 2019

If you're someone with a big family, you'll be happy to hear that Google Duo now supports up to 8 individual callers in a group call. Funny, to me this sounds like an awful time with people talking over one another, but it could be nice for some very loving...

T-Mobile Magenta Replaces T-Mobile ONE and Some Things are Changing

Kellen May 23, 2019

T-Mobile quietly announced a name change to its T-Mobile ONE and ONE Plus plans this morning, while changing a couple of pieces to each. So you know, prices are not yet changing.The plans are now called Magenta and Magenta Plus and there are three changes to...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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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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