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Twitter is Getting a Darker Dark Mode Called “Lights Out”

Kellen March 28, 2019

Twitter's current dark mode has never really been a true dark mode because Twitter used a weird dark blue color instead of black. It's easier on the eyes, sure, but if you want that true night time black experience, a dark mode should be black. That has...

LG G8 ThinQ Launch Details Announced, Pre-Orders Begin March 29 for $619+

Tim March 28, 2019

After being announced in February, and with it now almost being April, we finally have availability and pricing details for the G8 ThinQ from LG. The big news is that pre-orders for the device begin tomorrow, March 29. The second piece of big news is that the...

Verizon Launches Free Version of Call Filter to Help Block Robocalls (Updated)

Kellen March 28, 2019

Verizon's free spam and robocall filtering service is here. Starting today, Verizon customers will begin to receive access to Call Filter without having to pay for the full suite of its features. Verizon Call Filter Verizon Call Filter used to be a paid-only...

YouTube TV Really is Available Nationwide Now

Kellen March 28, 2019

After announcing at the beginning of the year that YouTube TV was going nationwide, Google followed through with that promise last night. YouTube TV announced that it is now available in every television market in the US. That's a big deal for those who want...

Report: Galaxy Note 10 Coming in August, May Have No Physical Buttons

Tim March 27, 2019

According to industry sources of ET News, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 10 may have no physical buttons. If that sounds familiar, that's because HTC tried doing the same thing on the U12+. Spoiler alert: It wasn't ideal. In having no physical buttons, keyless...

Google Messages on Web is Changing Addresses

Kellen March 27, 2019

When Google's Messages app gained web support in June of last year, you accessed it by visiting messages.android.com and then scanning a QR code from your phone to pair up your computer's browser. That original address you visited is likely going to change to...

Here is the Galaxy Fold…Folding

Kellen March 27, 2019

Samsung says it can do this 200,000 times. That's 5 years worth of use if you fold and unfold 100 times per day. It costs $2,000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McdgS3Popjk

Listen to March Madness on Any Smart Speaker or Display With Google Assistant

Tim March 27, 2019

Whether your team made it through to the Sweet 16 or not, there's still plenty of March Madness action to be had. Announced by Google this week, anyone with a smart speaker or smart display with Google Assistant, such as a Google Home, can access a live audio...

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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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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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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