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DEAL: Google’s Pixel 9 Series Gets $250 Off Discount

Kellen April 27, 2025 1

A new wave of Pixel 9 discounts is upon us, once again proving the thought that you should never pay full price for Google devices. These things are always on sale, and that's not a complaint - we love Pixel 9 deals. As a part of their Mother's Day sale,...

Samsung Galaxy S23, Fold 5, and Flip 5 Get One UI 7 Update in US

Kellen April 25, 2025 9

Now that Samsung has pushed out One UI 7 updates to the Galaxy S24, Fold 6, and Flip 6, the rest of the devices that were promised the update are starting to receive it as well. To finish off the week, Samsung is pushing updates to the Galaxy S23 series,...

Chrome on Android Lets You Open PDFs in Chrome After All These Years

Kellen April 25, 2025 2

If you happen to be a Chrome user on a desktop computer, I'd imagine you've opened a PDF and found it doing so within Chrome, rather than an outside app. It's a super handy feature that Chrome has had for years as an easy way to avoid paying for Adobe opening...

Google Sets End Date for Nest Thermostat 1st Gen and 2nd Gen

Kellen April 25, 2025 55

The original Nest Learning Thermostat was introduced in 2011, if you can believe that. The 2nd generation version is from 2012. These devices are well over a decade old at this point, and Google has announced that it is ready to stop supporting them. In a blog...

Best Pixel 9a Deals Still Come With $100 Gift Cards or Credit

Kellen April 25, 2025 1

It's still far too early in the life of the Pixel 9a for it to see any significant discounts. The phone is all of two weeks old and is still fresh in our minds as the newest of the new. Also, supply appears to be limited, with Amazon and Best Buy not really...

Galaxy Note 20 Still Seeing Updates, Gets April Security Patch

Kellen April 24, 2025 7

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Note 20 received a fresh update this week with the April security patch. After dropping to a quarterly update schedule back in September of last year, we're approaching the final few updates of this final Note series. If Samsung...

OnePlus 13T is Super Official, But Launch Outside of China Remains Mystery

Kellen April 24, 2025 3

The OnePlus 13T, a phone currently only scheduled to release in China that we have been weirdly tracking, is now fully official and has a launch date (in China) of April 30. We now know the full specs, as those were previously a mystery, even with OnePlus...

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Celestial Guardians

Pokemon TCG Pocket Gets “Celestial Guardians” Expansion on April 30, Rayquaza Ex Too

Kellen April 24, 2025 2

Still haven't finished collecting all of the shinies from the previous Pokemon TCG Pocket release, because that was only a month ago? Yeah, that's too bad - a new pack is coming in a week. Pokemon announced today that "Celestial Guardians" is coming to Pokemon...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 2

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 2

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 2

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 2

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 2

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 2

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 2

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 2

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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