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DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy Note 9 is $754 at Amazon Today (Updated: Cheaper Now!)

Kellen January 22, 2019

The best Galaxy Note 9 deal you'll find today is on the US unlocked model at Amazon, where the price has dropped to $754.45. That's a $245.54 discount on Samsung's newest phone. This might be its lowest price to date. UPDATE: Since posting, the price on the...

Mobvoi’s Latest Wear OS Watches Now Available, Start at $159

Tim January 22, 2019

On January 8, Mobvoi announced its latest Wear OS-powered smartwatches, the TicWatch E2 and TicWatch S2 (pictured above). Both devices were on display at CES this year, and starting today, they're available for purchase via Mobvoi's website and Amazon. The big...

DEAL: Both Anker and Mobvoi’s AirPods Alternatives Have Big Discounts Today at Amazon

Kellen January 21, 2019

I'm probably going to do a bigger piece on this some day soon, but I'm fully ready to admit that AirPods won. As someone who mocked them endlessly when first launched, it's obvious that the silly look has become accepted as not only the norm and also as a...

Verizon LG V30, Galaxy S8, and S8+ Updated With January Security Patch

Tim January 21, 2019

Verizon is shipping out updates to the LG V30, Samsung Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+. While the S8 (new software version R16NW.G950USQU5CSA4) and S8+ (new software version R16NW.G955USQU5CSA4) are only seeing the January security patch, V30 (new software version ...

First Bad Android Q News Arrives, Because It Involves Carriers

Kellen January 21, 2019

The Android Q news cycle kicked off last week, thanks to a leaked build that revealed mostly positive changes coming our way. The new permissions controls look great, as does the dark mode. It might not all be great, though. Android Q appears ready to include...

Amazon’s Lightning Deals Today are Lit: TicWatch Pro, Wireless Chargers, Bluetooth Buds, Smart Cams

Kellen January 21, 2019

Amazon's lightning deals don't usually grab my attention, but today, they've got some nice ones that are running out quickly. I don't want to waste your time with excessive text to describe the deals, so let's just look what's available. TicWatch Pro: $199.10...

DEAL: SHIELD TV Models are $30 Off, Get One as Low as $149

Tim January 21, 2019

SHIELD TV, our favorite Android TV set-top box, is $30 off at multiple retailers this week. Most models are eligible for the $30 savings, bringing the standard box to $149, while the Gaming Edition can be had for just $169. If you need to get your smart home...

First Look at the Foldable Moto Razr?

Kellen January 21, 2019

Should Lenovo and Motorola revive the Razr brand (again), a report from just last week stated that they may do so with a $1,500 foldable phone that has a foldable display inside. A filing with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) could have...

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as 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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