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NVIDIA’s 20th SHIELD TV Update Offers 120Hz Support, New Companion App, and Lots More

Tim September 10, 2018

NVIDIA announced the twentieth software upgrade for SHIELD TV this morning, which is pretty darn impressive considering the first model of the device launched in 2015 and is still entirely supported. Labeled as SHIELD Software Experience Upgrade 7.1, NVIDIA...

OnePlus has New Bullets Wireless Headphones on the Way

Kellen September 10, 2018

When OnePlus announces the OnePlus 6T next month, it's likely that the company will announce a new pair of Bullets Wireless headphones too. An updated model just hit the FCC, right in time to be shipped alongside a new phone. The FCC docs that showed up this...

Yep, OnePlus 6T Will Have In-Display Fingerprint Reader

Kellen September 10, 2018

The supposed leaked box of the OnePlus 6T that showed up last week might be the real deal after all. Remember how it teased an in-display fingerprint reader for OnePlus' next phone? OnePlus confirmed that the 6T will indeed feature the new screen scanning tech...

DEAL: Anker Qi Wireless Charger for $11 ($5 Off), Wireless Earbuds for $99 ($50 Off)

Tim September 7, 2018

Over on Amazon, you can pick up an Anker PowerPort wireless charger for just $11, down from its usual price of $16. Thanks to a coupon code that is listed below, you can snag it for that low-low. Additionally, Anker is offering Zolo Liberty+ wireless earbuds...

Podcast: The Notch has a Date

Kellen September 7, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we can confirm to you the date of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL reveal! We have some bad news as it relates to the Pixel Watch, though, but it'll still be an event to tune in for. We also want to talk about the wave of new...

LOL “Pixel Ultra”

Kellen September 7, 2018

One of my favorite things about the internet is seeing the birth of a conspiracy theory. Not only do we get to laugh at the whackiness, we also get to laugh at those pushing it. Because with any good conspiracy theory lies an individual hell bent on convincing...

DEAL: Get a Razer Phone for $399, Even Limited Gold Edition ($300 Off)

Tim September 7, 2018

In a bit of interesting timing, considering we just discussed the officialness of a Razer Phone 2 this week, Razer is hosting a sale on the original Razer Phone, bringing it down by $300 to just $399. Keep in mind, when we say original Razer Phone, it's not as...

People Really Aren’t Happy With the New Android Messages, Even With Dark Mode

Kellen September 6, 2018

The new Android Messages should have arrived on your phone today if it hadn't already. That means you get the new super-white UI skin and optional dark mode. Hopefully, you like those two options a lot because two other changes that come with the update have...

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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