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August Rolls Out Alexa and Google Home Integration for Locks and Doorbell Cameras

Tim October 30, 2018

August, makers of smart home tech, introduced new integrations with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant this week. Specifically for its smart locks and video doorbells, users will now be able to lock/unlock an August Smart Lock by speaking a command, then...

Montblanc Summit 2 Review: First 3100 Watch Change Anything?

Kellen October 30, 2018

Google's Wear OS platform hasn't produced or been involved in anything particularly exciting in a number of years. Part of that is Google's fault, some of the blame lies with watchmakers, and the rest is probably attributed to Qualcomm. As Google has continued...

Gboard Intros Mini Emoji to go Along With Your Custom Stickers

Tim October 30, 2018

Earlier this year, Google introduced custom stickers in Gboard called Minis. We've been playing with them for a bit, but today, Google announced that Gboard is getting the ability to create Mini Emoji, too! Using machine learning, neural networks, and wizardry...

Google’s Call Screen Needs a Save or “Send to Voicemail” Option Right Away

Kellen October 30, 2018

The Call Screen feature that Google included with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is one of my favorite new software features. It's built almost as a counter-troll for the robot troll callers that have flooded all of our phones in recent years. It' a way to fight...

Video: Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Tips and Tricks!

Kellen October 29, 2018

How's the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL experience been so far? Getting used to it? Ran through our First 10 Things video? If you are ready for more goods, our Pixel 3 tips and tricks video is here. In this video, we dive into the new gesture navigation again, just...

Monday Poll: Do You Intend to Buy a OnePlus 6T?

Tim October 29, 2018

OnePlus 6T is now official, and as we expected, it's a pretty intriguing smartphone. Not only will you be able to purchase the phone from T-Mobile or unlocked via OnePlus' website, but we also know that the phone will work on Verizon, which is major. Buy...

Download: OnePlus 6T Wallpapers!

Kellen October 29, 2018

Not buying the OnePlus 6T but do want the always-impressive set of wallpapers that OnePlus is including on the device? You can download those all right now. Buy OnePlus 6T, get $20 in accessories Hampus Olsson once again put together the wallpapers for the...

New Skill Brings Amazon Alexa Integration for NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Tim October 29, 2018

SHIELD TV is getting Amazon Alexa integration, thanks to a new skill that is launching for Echo owners. With it, you'll be controlling your Android TV box from NVIDIA with nothing but your voice. Clutch. As SHIELD TV owners likely know, NVIDIA's box already...

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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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’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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