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Nest Hub Max is a $229 10″ Smart Display With Built-in Nest Cam, on Sale Later This Year

Tim May 7, 2019

Google introduced the Nest Hub Max this morning, a smart display featuring a 10" HD display and Nest Cam built-in. Think of Hub Max the same as you would the Google Home Hub, which was just rebranded to the Nest Hub. It's your control center for everything in...

Google’s Pixel 3 Leaves Verizon Exclusivity, Now at More Carriers

Kellen May 7, 2019

Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL today, but in doing so made a big move. The Verizon exclusive on Pixel phones is now over. And not just for the new Pixel 3a line, but for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL too. Starting soon, T-Mobile, Sprint, US...

Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Specs (Official)

Tim May 7, 2019

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are official from Google as of this morning. That means we have finalized specs! Related: Google announces Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL. For highlights, both devices feature a Snapdragon 670 processor, offer the camera software stuff all...

Google Enters Mid-Range Realm With Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL – Available Today

Kellen May 7, 2019

Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL today at Google I/O, just as we all expected them to. The phones, which have leaked on countless occasions at this point dating back to last year, are the mid-range phones Google hopes to sell in bunches, thanks to...

Some Android Security Patches Will Now be Deployed Like App Updates, Through Google Play

Tim May 7, 2019

Google unveiled Project Mainline today at IO 2019, a way for the company to deliver quick and painless security updates to Android devices. With this, instead of waiting for an update to hit your device, the update will take place in the background on your...

Android Q Beta Arrives Today on Devices From 12 Different OEMs (Updated)

Kellen May 7, 2019

Like with Android P, Android Q has arrived on non-Google devices. Starting today, a new Android Q beta will be available to devices from 12 different OEMs. Companies like OnePlus, Oppo, Sony, and Essential are back again this year, but new comers like LG and...

Duplex ‘On the Web’ Will Soon Book Car Rentals, Movie Tickets

Tim May 7, 2019

Google has been using Duplex to help you book reservations at local restaurants for a bit now, but today at I/O 2019, the company announced Duplex on the web. With it, Google is looking to do certain tasks that are associated with the web, such as booking car...

Google Assistant Gets a Driving Mode

Kellen May 7, 2019

Your Google Assistant will get a driving mode starting this summer. It'll provide you with a specific visual experience that's been built for use while driving, sort of like Android Auto. As you can see in the image above, Assistant's driving mode shows you...

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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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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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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