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Video: Pixel 3’s Pixel Stand Tour!

Kellen October 16, 2018

With our Pixel 3 review out of the way, we wanted to take a longer look at the Google Pixel Stand, the official wireless charger for Google's new phones. At $79, it is by no means the most affordable wireless charger on the block, so let's talk about what it...

DEAL: Get a TicWatch Pro for $212 From Amazon Lightning Deal, Plus Free TicBand

Tim October 16, 2018

At 2:35PM Pacific, buyers will be able to pick up a TicWatch Pro for 15% off its usual $249.99 price on Amazon, bringing it down to $212. In addition to the discount, buyers will receive a free TicBand ($50 value), all part of a Lighting Deal hosted by Amazon....

New MEATER+ Quintuples Wireless Range Over Last Model, Available for $99

Tim October 16, 2018

Earlier this year, I checked out a smart meat thermometer called MEATER. I really, really liked it and I still use it in my home when cooking steaks, pork, and large pieces of chicken. Well, the folks behind the original are back with updated hardware,...

Google Maps Adds EV Charging Stations to Map

Kellen October 16, 2018

The latest addition to Google Maps list of features benefits those who have opted to lessen their carbon footprint. When you fire up Google Maps today, you'll be able to search for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations! Searching for "ev charging stations"...

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro Sure Look Cool, But US Support Will be Lacking

Tim October 16, 2018

Huawei announced its latest lineup of Mate devices this week, consisting of Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 X. While I can easily say that these phones look quite cool from a distance, the phones are not scheduled to receive a whole lot of US support, likely...

Huawei’s New Watch GT Doesn’t Run Wear OS, But Wants to Do Fitness

Kellen October 16, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, when the Huawei Watch GT first leaked, I pointed out that a similar watch had arrived at the FCC that wasn't running Wear OS. My gut told me that it was the same watch and that Huawei's next wearable would skip Android in favor of...

Pixel 3 XL’s Much Improved Display is a Samsung OLED (Updated)

Kellen October 16, 2018

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL feature AMOLED displays that are dramatically improved over last year's Pixel 2 XL. You all remember the drama that surrounded the Pixel 2 XL's blue shifting and possible burn-in, right? This year, those complaints haven't...

Google Offering $50 Google Store Credits for Pixel 3 as Pre-Orders Ship

Kellen October 16, 2018

Maybe this wasn't made obvious at the time pre-orders for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL went live, but Google is running a $50 Google Store credit promo should you slap down cash on their new phone. Last night, I received an email telling me that I was "now...

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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