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Video: Google Home Hub Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen October 22, 2018

Google Home Hub is now available! The first smart display from Google is in house, so we've got a little unboxing here for you as well as a tour for those who curious about some of the early exclusive functionality over other smart displays. In this short...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 53

Tim October 22, 2018

Tech-tober is coming to a close, but wouldn't you believe, there are still more phones coming! LG V40, Pixels, and Razer Phone 2 are somewhat in the rearview, so we'll now be focusing in on OnePlus 6T, RED Hydrogen One, and others for a little bit. Seriously,...

Google’s Digital Wellbeing Arrives on Google Home With Downtime and Filters

Kellen October 22, 2018

Google is really big on this whole Digital Wellbeing thing, where they want to give you the tools to help you disconnect a bit more from the technology around you. First starting with smartphones, they are now expanding Digital Wellbeing to Google Home...

Save Your Neighborhood From a Spirit Invasion in Ghostbusters World

Tim October 22, 2018

A new game is available on Google Play this week, Ghostbusters World. To describe it, I'd say think Pokemon GO, but Ghostbusters. In the game, you can capture and battle tons of different ghosts using augmented reality, then battle your own team of spirits...

Pixel 3’s Camera App is Now Available on Pixel 2 and 2 XL (Updated)

Kellen October 22, 2018

The new Google Camera that shipped on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is now available to Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The app starting rolling out this morning, as far as we can tell, bringing with it the new swipey UI. UPDATE: This camera update included a buried...

Misfit Still Hasn’t Announced the Vapor 2, but You Can Buy It at Best Buy Right Now (Updated)

Kellen October 22, 2018

The Misfit Vapor 2 showed up at an overseas retailer last week, revealing many of the new watch's details before Fossil and Misfit had a chance to announce it. Today, even though it still hasn't been officially revealed, can be purchased from Best Buy. OK,...

Heads-Up: You Can Still Type in Google Assistant Even if the Keyboard Button Disappeared

Kellen October 22, 2018

Google Assistant picked up a keyboard input option well over a year ago, giving those of use who may not like talking out loud to Google a way to get help with daily tasks. In a recent update (possibly just in a Google app beta build), for whatever reason, the...

Here’s How to Get a Free Week of Service to YouTube TV After Last Week’s Outage

Kellen October 22, 2018

YouTube and YouTube TV had a rough October 16, where services were down for hours before being fully restored. The timing was extra awful for sports fans, as the 16th marked the beginning of the NBA season and also featured MLB league championship games....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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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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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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