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Google Assistant and Smart Displays Get an Interpreter Mode

Kellen January 8, 2019

Need to have a conversation with someone in a language other than the one you know? Google Assistant is getting an Interpreter Mode that will provide real-time translations over audio, while also showing written translations if using a smart display. You can...

Flying United? That’s Too Bad, But Google Assistant Can Now Check Into Your Flight for You

Tim January 8, 2019

If you plan on traveling with United Airlines in the future, you'll soon be able to check into your flight and even retrieve your boarding pass, all with Google Assistant. Said to be coming very soon, if you book a United flight and the itinerary is in the...

Sure Thing, Guys: Google and Sonos Say Again That Google Assistant Support is Coming

Kellen January 8, 2019

At CES today, Sonos and Google are back together, announcing that Google Assistant support is finally coming. They've been saying this off and on for a year and a half now, and this comes after the previous update on the situation from Sonos at the end of 2018...

Now Arriving: Google Assistant Available in Google Maps Starting Today

Tim January 8, 2019

Google announced today that it is now rolling out Google Assistant to Google Maps. Now, with just your voice, you'll be able to share your ETA with friends, reply to incoming messages, play music or podcasts, search for places along the way to your destination...

Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Launches This Spring for $79

Tim January 8, 2019

This is what we've been waiting for! And no, I'm not joking. This week at CES, Lenovo and Google introduced the Smart Clock, basically a smart alarm clock that can sit next to your bed on the nightstand. Think of it like a Google-powered Echo Spot, complete...

Google Assistant Comes to Your Car With New Cigarette Lighter Plugs

Kellen January 8, 2019

Google Assistant really is almost everywhere at this point - it's in smart mirrors, for example - but Google has not yet fully entered the older car scene on any great scale. That will change some this year, thanks to new products from companies like Anker and...

Refreshed TicWatch E2 and S2 Feature Bigger Batteries, Snapdragon Wear Chips

Tim January 8, 2019

Mobvoi announced two refreshed Wear OS-powered smartwatches this week at CES, the TicWatch E2 and TicWatch S2 (pictured above). Both watches received four main things to note: Waterproofing in the form of 5 ATM resistance, swim monitoring to go along with that...

Verizon, With Its Own Non-Standards 5G, Warns Industry to be “Clear and Consistent” With 5G

Kellen January 8, 2019

Verizon took a minute to stand on a soapbox this morning and warn the wireless industry that they shouldn't over sell 5G. Verizon is worried that some will "over-hype and under-deliver" as temptation slides in for the awesomeness that is the future of 5G. They...

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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