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All These Anker Products Have Big Discounts Right Now

Kellen March 20, 2019

Each week, Anker puts a new batch of its products on sale, mostly in limited quantities. Since they make quality versions of almost everything popular in tech accessories that a tech fan could want, there is typically something in the list that tempts me to...

Google Bringing Fresh Flowers to the Pixel Launcher Today

Kellen March 20, 2019

You weren't seeing things - the Google Search bar on your Pixel phone did indeed perform a little flowery animation for you. To celebrate Spring Equinox, Google added a cute little animation to the bottom Google bar on Pixel phones, like the Pixel, Pixel 2,...

TAG Heuer’s Connected Watch Now Comes as a Golf Edition, With Companion App

Kellen March 20, 2019

TAG Heuer announced a new version of its Connected Modular 45 watch today, one designed specifically for the golfers of the world. The Connected Modular 45 "Golf Edition" is here to help you track rounds as you play them. According to TAG Heuer, they were the...

Pre-Registration for Call of Duty: Mobile on Android is Open in US

Kellen March 19, 2019

Who wants a little bit of serious Call of Duty action on mobile? I'm going to assume you all said "yes," so let's talk big news in CoD land. Call of Duty: Mobile has been announced for previously unannounced regions, including North America, South America, and...

Spark Mail Should Arrive on Android Just as Google’s Inbox Dies

Kellen March 19, 2019

As we noted this morning, your days with Google's Inbox are numbered, leaving you with an email decision to make very soon. Since this is such an important one, you are probably still on the hunt for the best alternative to Inbox, assuming you haven't decided...

Google Announces Stadia, It’s Gaming Platform for Everyone (Updated)

Kellen March 19, 2019

Google's GDC announcement is for a new gaming platform called Stadia! The goal of Stadia is to be a platform for all, which means those who play, watch, and develop games. Stadia Service Like with Project Stream, Stadia will allow you to stream a AAA game to...

WATCH: Google Announces “Future of Gaming” at GDC! (Updated)

Kellen March 19, 2019

UPDATE: Google's big announcement is called Stadia, their game streaming platform! Google's big day on the gaming stage is here, folks. At GDC 2019, Google says they want to "unveil [their] vision for the future of gaming" and will do so at 10AM Pacific (1PM...

Here’s the $2,000 AT&T Samsung Galaxy Fold Being Fondled

Kellen March 19, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Fold will arrive in about a month with a price tag close to $2,000. AT&T and T-Mobile are scheduled to sell it in a couple of colors, but up to this point, we've seen little of it outside of a demo or two from a Samsung executive....

Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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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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