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Google Maps Now Has Real-Time Charging Port Availability for EV Drivers

Tim April 23, 2019

While you can already find location information for EV charging stations via your favorite navigational app, Google Maps announced this week that it is integrating real-time availability information, taking the guessing game out of charging your electric...

OnePlus Will Show Off the OnePlus 7 on May 14

Kellen April 23, 2019

OnePlus followed through this morning with its plans to announce that it would soon host an announcement event for the OnePlus 7. On May 14, we'll get our first look at the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro at events in New York, London, Bengaluru, and Beijing. The...

Sprint Customers, Enjoy This Nasty P’ZONE From Pizza Hut Because Sprint “Loves” You

Tim April 22, 2019

Would you ever give someone you love a P'ZONE from Pizza Hut? I wouldn't, unless I wanted them to have some sort of myocardial infarction. Well, Sprint customers, your carrier loves you, and to show it, it's giving you a free P'ZONE. Wow! Via the My Sprint...

Samsung Galaxy View 2 Looks Way Better Than the Original

Tim April 22, 2019

Remember the Galaxy View? It was a massive tablet with a 18.4" display and built-in stand mechanism. I had one in my home for a little bit, but accidentally dropped it and busted the display. Whoops. Thanks to SamMobile, it appears that we're getting our first...

Verizon Open Enrollment is Here if You Want Phone Protection Coverage

Kellen April 22, 2019

When you buy a new phone from Verizon, they'll ask if you want to add one of their various protection plans. Those plans will help with costs associated with cracked screens, warranty replacements, out-of-warranty replacements, etc. If you don't sign-up right...

BlackBerry KEY2 Red Edition Now Available for $699 Through Best Buy and Amazon

Tim April 22, 2019

The KEY2 from BlackBerry is now available in a Red Edition from Best Buy and Amazon, priced at $699. The Red Edition is the same KEY2 BlackBerry fans know and love, but it does also come with a special edition set of red BlackBerry-branded earbuds. Updated...

Smart Devices From Flo by Moen, Rachio Get Integration With Google Assistant

Tim April 22, 2019

To help celebrate Earth Day, Google announced new Google Assistant integrations with smart home devices from Flo by Moen and Rachio. The following integrations can be seen as a way to help prevent wasted water, which is never a bad thing. With integration for...

Samsung Might Have Delayed the Galaxy Fold (Update: Officially Delayed)

Kellen April 22, 2019

Samsung's $2,000 foldable phone might not ship on April 26 after all. The Galaxy Fold made its way into the hands of reviewers a week ago and has had a rough go of it. Multiple devices ran into issues (some self-inflicted), causing questions to surround its...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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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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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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