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Google is Looking for a VP of Hardware and Design Manager for Wearables Team

Tim February 8, 2019

In May of last year, a source of @evleaks told him, with high confidence, that a Pixel-branded smartwatch would launch alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. As we now know, that didn't happen. However, not all faith is lost in that Google isn't still working...

DEAL: Anker’s 10W Fast Wireless Charger Drops Another $1 to $11.99

Kellen February 8, 2019

The Anker 10W Fast Wireless Charger deal we shared the other day is now better. Should you decide to buy one today, you'll be able to attach an extra $1-off coupon from the product page before checkout to drop the price to $11.99. Normally a $22 wireless...

AT&T is Full of Sh*t, so Sprint is Suing Them Over 5GE Logos

Kellen February 8, 2019

After being mocked by the internet and other carriers, AT&T is showing no signs of slowing down its push to mislead customers with a "5GE" connectivity logo on phones that do not support any sort of 5G connection. Sprint is less cool with it than Verizon...

Google Intros Adiantum for Devices That Can’t Encrypt Local Data Efficiently

Tim February 7, 2019

Whether you're buying a low-end smartphone, smartwatch, or smart TV, Google wants to make sure the information on the device can be encrypted properly. To reach lower price points for devices, some manufacturers utilize hardware that doesn't offer support for...

DEAL: Mobvoi Hosting a V-Day Sale, $50 Off TicWatch Pro ($199) and More

Tim February 7, 2019

I suppose I never really thought of Valentine's Day as a big deal day, but you'll never see me complaining about price drops on tech. Announced this week, Mobvoi will be hosting deals starting tomorrow, February 8, on select TicWatch models. For specifics, the...

Better Verizon Pixel 3, 3 XL Deal: Best Buy Drops $450 Off

Kellen February 7, 2019

Verizon's current $300-off deal on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is a solid one, but Best Buy just made it even better. If you buy a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL, you'll get the $300 off plus another $150 instant discount. That's $450 off! Like Verizon's, you will need...

Fossil Sport, the Wear OS Watch We Recommend, is $56 Off Right Now

Kellen February 7, 2019

To celebrate the love holiday coming up next week, Fossil has discounted most of their Wear OS watches to $199, a drop of $56 from their usual $255 price. In that bunch of discounts is a price drop on the Fossil Sport, the watch we just dubbed the best you can...

Google Fiber Messed Up Big in Louisville – Instead of Fixing, It’s Leaving

Tim February 7, 2019

The story of Google Fiber in Louisville, Kentucky is a long and sad tale. I'll spare you a lot of the details, but what you need to know is, the service is officially shutting down in Louisville on April 15 and Google is providing the remaining time of service...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 6

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

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 2

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 6

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 6

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 3

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 12

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 4

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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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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