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Verizon’s Mobile 5G is Launching in Early 2019, In Case That Wasn’t Obvious

Kellen August 3, 2018

Up until yesterday, we had no solid knowledge of Verizon's mobile 5G plans. We knew that they were launching 5G home broadband internet in four markets this year, but they had not yet said when they'd push out something that would work with phones. With...

Sonos May Finally Get Google Assistant for a Holiday Push

Kellen August 3, 2018

Sonos speakers are pretty awesome speakers. While the early models lacked the smarts of an Amazon Echo or Google Home, they were some of the first in the industry to do multi-room audio and support a variety of music services. Some newer Sonos models now have...

When Fortnite for Android Launches, You Won’t Find It on Google Play

Tim August 3, 2018

There typically isn't so much news surrounding a game's launch for Android, but this is Fortnite, currently the world's most popular game. It also helps that I play Fortnite on a daily basis, so this news hits close to home for me. According to The Verge, who...

Benchmark Shows Pixel 3 XL With 4GB RAM

Kellen August 3, 2018

A Geekbench benchmark showed up yesterday for the Pixel 3 XL and it once again suggests that Google's new phone will have 4GB RAM. This isn't the first time we have seen evidence of 4GB RAM in this phone. Both prototype Pixel 3 XL device leaks showed the same...

There Won’t be a Moto Z3 Force

Kellen August 3, 2018

Following Motorola's reveal of the Moto Z3 yesterday, a number of people wanted to know when the Moto Z3 Force would drop. I have bad news for you - it's never coming. According to Motorola's US Twitter account, this is it for the Moto Z3 line. They aren't...

Samsung Posts Galaxy Note 9 Intro a Bit Early, Quickly Pulls It

Kellen August 3, 2018

Someone hasn't quite figured out how YouTube works down in New Zealand. Hours ago, Samsung's New Zealand channel posted the Galaxy Note 9 intro video that reveals key details as well as the device and we're still a week from its reveal. The video runs through...

Moto Z3 Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen August 2, 2018

Back from the Motorola event today in Chicago and we've got your first unboxing of the Moto Z3! The device is now official, will cost $480 at Verizon, and should find itself 5G connectivity at some point via Moto Mod. The Moto Z3 is an odd little fellow. We...

DEAL: Save $8 on an Anker PowerWave Wireless Charger, Down to $32

Tim August 2, 2018

For a limited time and thanks to a coupon code, you can save 20% on a PowerWave Wireless Charger from Anker on Amazon, bringing the total price down to just $31.99. That's with Prime shipping, too. This wireless charger is capable of juicing up any compatible...

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 Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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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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