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Sprint Announces SprintT-Mobile Tuesdays With Free Pizza

Kellen January 15, 2019

It's actually called My Sprint Rewards. While Sprint and T-Mobile continue to wait for approval to merge, we've still got Sprint happenings to share with you. Today, the soon-to-be-deceased carrier in the yellow suit has announced a rewards program that has...

DEAL: Amazon’s Echo Input, Brings Alexa to Most Speakers, is $20 Right Now ($15 Off)

Kellen January 14, 2019

With Chromecast Audio on the way out, your next best bet for turning your old and dumb speaker into a smarter tune box is Amazon's Echo Input. Introduced back in September, the Echo Input in either black or white has been discounted to $19.99 from $34.99. What...

What is T-Mobile’s Best Data Plan?

Kellen January 14, 2019

As has been made evident by T-Mobile's latest earnings report, wireless customers in the US are still moving their way over to the Uncarrier. T-Mobile continues to add new customers at an industry-leading rate. So, if you are thinking about jumping on that...

Marshall Stanmore II Voice Speaker With Google Assistant is My Favorite Thing Right Now

Tim January 14, 2019

Marshall's Stanmore II Voice smart speaker has been available since mid-December, priced at $399. You may be thinking, "Holy moly, $399 for a smart speaker? Tim, you crazy!" Usually, I'd be right there with you, but considering Google has its own $399 smart...

Google Fi is Getting RCS!

Kellen January 14, 2019

Google has been pushing Rich Communication Services (RCS) as the future of mobile messaging for at least three years now. They've attempted to add partners, both carrier and manufacturer, to advance the technology in what is arguably the slowest, most...

Here’s Everything We Know About Samsung’s Galaxy S10 so Far

Tim January 14, 2019

We now have a date for Samsung's unveiling of its 10th anniversary device, the Galaxy S10. February 20 will come very quickly, so to give you an idea of what to expect in 2019 from Samsung, let's break down everything we think we know with this post. We've had...

Samsung’s 5G Galaxy S10 Might Add an “X” to Its Name, Go Nuts With Specs

Kellen January 14, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy S10 will be announced at an Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 20. We know we'll see the regular Galaxy S10, plus Samsung could show a functional version of its upcoming foldable phone. What about the 5G Galaxy S10, though?...

Chromecast Audio Still $15 Because It’s Been Discontinued

Kellen January 11, 2019

Over Black Friday weekend, Google dropped the price of the Chromecast Audio to $15, while noting that the price drop would be good through the end of February. That long of a massive price drop seemed odd and would typically only be a move a company would make...

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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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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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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