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Google’s Fast Pair Now Connects Easily to More of Your Devices

Kellen November 28, 2018

About a year ago, Google introduced an improved new Bluetooth connectivity service called Fast Pair. It used Google's Nearby tech on your phone to detect nearby Bluetooth devices that might want to be paired before letting you quickly pair them. Starting this...

YouTube Intros $5.99/Month Student Pricing for YouTube Premium, Music Premium

Tim November 27, 2018

YouTube introduced student pricing for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium this week, offering students an opportunity to lock in a $5.99/month price for the service, down from the usual $11.99/month price. We covered this after YouTube renamed YouTube...

DEAL: Walmart has $100 Google Play Gift Cards for $77.77 (Update: It’s Gone)

Kellen November 27, 2018

Walmart is offering up free money at the moment. A current deal on Google Play gift cards gets you $100 gift card for $77.77. I know that that's a lot of money to spend on Google Play credit, but this could be a nice Xmas present for yourself or someone else...

Years Later, NVIDIA SHIELD TV Still the Best Android TV Experience

Tim November 27, 2018

With the holiday shopping season in full effect, we wanted to remind you that NVIDIA's SHIELD TV is still the best Android TV experience you can buy. With the system seeing sale prices all over the place, largely due to the holiday shopping season we just...

Sprint and HTC are Introducing a 5G Smart Hub Next Year

Kellen November 27, 2018

When 2019 arrives and 5G networks start popping up, Sprint wants you to know that they'll have you covered in multiple ways. After announcing a 5G smartphone in partnership with LG earlier in the year, they've now introduced an HTC-made "smart hub" as well....

OnePlus Partners With McLaren Racing for What We Assume is Limited Edition Phone

Tim November 27, 2018

OnePlus has a history of partnering with brands to create limited edition phones. They did an Avengers phone, as well as a Star Wars phone, and we now think we know what its next limited edition phone is going to be. Announced today, OnePlus is partnering with...

Google’s Project Fi (Probably) Opens Up to Samsung, OnePlus, and iPhones Today (Updated)

Kellen November 27, 2018

Google today announced (or is going to announce?) that its month-to-month wireless service, Project Fi, is now open to many more devices, both Android and iPhone. According to a (future) blog post to the company's Project Fi blog, you'll be able to bring over...

Nanoleaf’s Ridiculously Cool Canvas Light Squares Now Up for Pre-Order

Kellen November 27, 2018

Without a doubt, one of the coolest products we saw at CES earlier this year was Nanoleaf Canvas. If you've been waiting for the light squares to finally arrive, that time has come. Pre-orders are now open. What is Nanoleaf Canvas? You probably know Nanoleaf...

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 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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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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