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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...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Tim December 29, 2025

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

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’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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