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Hisense H9E Plus Android TV Review

Kellen November 19, 2018

Over the summer, just as the World Cup was kicking off, the folks at Hisense announced a new high-end line of 4K TVs with Android TV on board and asked if we'd be interested in reviewing one. While TVs are something we don't typically take a look at, having...

Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Cards are So Cheap Right Now: 128GB for $19.99

Kellen November 19, 2018

Samsung EVO Select microSD cards are at all-time low prices right now, thanks to Black Friday 2018 deals. Amazon currently has 256GB, 128GB, 64GB, and 32GB cards from Samsung, all with insane price drops. The 256GB Samsung EVO Select card is just $44.99, 128GB...

LG’s Hybrid Wear OS Watch W7 Disaster Drops to $249.99 ($200 Off)

Kellen November 19, 2018

The LG Watch W7, a watch that sounded like an interesting idea on paper, but is one of the most baffling product releases in recent memory because of its obvious flaw, has been discounted by $200 at Best Buy to $249.99. Is that a deal? Honestly, I don't know,...

Google Posts November Security Patch for Pixel and Pixel XL

Kellen November 19, 2018

We aren't sure what the hold-up was, but Google finally posted the November Android security patch for the original Pixel and Pixel XL today. The builds arrive as PPR1.181005.003.A1 (Telus only) and PPR2.181005.003.A1 (all others). You can grab each image or...

Anyone Buy the Essential Audio Adapter HD?

Kellen November 19, 2018

Essential's Audio Adapter HD went up for sale a week ago and immediately sold out, even at $149. It has now restocked, for those who missed out, but I just want to know one thing about - did you buy one? Not that I'm questioning why you would buy one, I'm just...

Is the Verizon Pixel 3 Getting RCS Support Tomorrow? (Updated: “Early 2019”)

Kellen November 19, 2018

UPDATE: This could be a coincidence, but Verizon is hosting a big RCS event on November 15, the day after RCS is supposedly going live on Pixel 3. Samsung and Google are supposed to provide updates on the platform, plus AT&T and Deutsche Telekom will be...

Best Buy Will have Verizon Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at $400 Off For 2 Days Only (Updated)

Kellen November 19, 2018

Best Buy has already told us about most of its Black Friday 2018 deals, including discounts on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and Pixel 2 XL. But they may be holding out on revealing one more deal on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that could get you an even bigger price...

DEAL: 30% Off Fossil Store Black Friday Sale Gets You a New Fossil Sport for $178.50

Kellen November 19, 2018

It's only Monday yet the Black Friday 2018 deals are flowing steady, some that you might want to jump on immediately. For example, if you want a Wear OS watch, Fossil is running a 30% off deal that'll get you a Fossil Sport for just $178.50 ($76.50 off). That'...

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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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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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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