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Been Using Google’s Digital Wellbeing? What Do You Think So Far?

Kellen September 5, 2018

Once Android 9.0 Pie went stable, Google published the first beta of its Digital Wellbeing suite to supported devices, which included the Pixel and Pixel 2 lines. We've now had it for about a month and figured it was time to see if everyone has been using it,...

DEAL: Buy a Lenovo Smart Display at Best Buy, Get Free Google Home Mini

Tim September 4, 2018

If you checked out our Lenovo Smart Display review, you'll know we really enjoy having one of these in the office. Whether it's for quickly checking weather or even watching videos, they're just a very handy thing to have on your desk, living room, or kitchen....

It’s Going to be Hard to Say “No” to the OnePlus 6T

Kellen September 4, 2018

I know that we're only four months removed from the launch of the OnePlus 6 and me calling it a "no brainer," but the OnePlus 6T is going to be tough to deny or say "no" to. Assuming the phone looks at all like the Oppo R17 (above) and includes features from...

Razer Phone 2 is Officially a Go

Tim September 4, 2018

Word is out and it's official -- Razer is making a Razer Phone 2. In its Interim Results for 2018, Razer spoke highly of its first smartphone offering from last year, saying it has been met with much positivity, even spawning a whole new category in the...

2018 DL Football Eliminator Challenge is Open! Win a Smart Display! (Updated)

Kellen September 4, 2018

UPDATE 12/31: My guy, AngryHampster won! Shoot me an email and we'll get you that prize! The 2018 NFL season is days away from kicking off and that means the DL Football Eliminator is back! This is our 8th straight year doing this contest, which is kind of...

Essential Phone Picks Up September Security Patch, Various Fixes

Tim September 4, 2018

Moments after Google made September's security patch available to Pixel and Nexus devices, Essential announced the same update for Essential Phone owners. On top of the monthly patch, Essential details audio fixes and accessibility fixes. When downloading, the...

September Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen September 4, 2018

Google just dropped the September 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files, so choose whichever works best for you if you don’t feel like waiting for the update to show up on your...

Chrome Turns 10 and Gets a Bunch of New Features

Kellen September 4, 2018

Chrome turned 10 years old today and Google is celebrating the occasion with a huge update and bunch of new features across platforms. Chrome is getting a new look everywhere, major improvements to its password manager, smart answers within the Search bar, and...

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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