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That Turing Scam Company Has Another Scam Phone You Should Avoid

Tim August 1, 2018

In August of 2015, pre-orders opened for Turing Phone, a phone with a frame said to be made of Liquidmorphium (some new liquid metal that's stronger than steel and titanium). Long after delays and buzz from the media, including us because we were once naive...

JBL’s Link View Smart Display Up for Pre-Order

Kellen August 1, 2018

If you weren't a fan of the Lenovo Smart Display that released last week and were interested in other offerings, like the one that JBL showed off back at CES, your time has come (almost). The JBL Link View is now up for pre-order! JBL's version of a smart...

YouTube Music Set to Get Improvements Every Two Weeks

Tim August 1, 2018

YouTube Music has been widely available since June, with the initial launch happening back in May. Since then, the service has received quite a bit of criticism, especially from those who are already subscribed to Google's Play Music service. To sum up only a...

DEAL: Verizon Selling Google’s Daydream View VR Headset for Just $29

Tim August 1, 2018

Verizon is currently selling the 2nd-generation Daydream View headset on its website for just $29.99, down from the usual price of $99.99. For those concerned about not being a Verizon customer, don't fret, you won't need a Verizon account to score the savings...

RED Hydrogen One Fully Revealed at FCC as the Phone Hits Another Delay (Updated)

Kellen August 1, 2018

It's looking less and less likely that the RED Hydrogen One phone arrives this summer. After already experieincing one delay, the camera company's first phone with 3D holographic display has apparently hit another snag that could push its release out further....

You Can Already Reserve Your Galaxy Note 9 Ahead of Next Week’s Unveiling

Tim August 1, 2018

Samsung isn't unveiling its next flagship until August 9, but inside of the company's Shop Samsung app, you can already reserve your Galaxy Note 9. Because this is a reservation and not a pre-order, there is no obligation to purchase the device once it is...

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab S4, Starting at $649

Kellen August 1, 2018

We thought that Samsung would unveil the Galaxy Tab S4 alongside the Galaxy Note 9 next week, but the Korean company went ahead and gave us the goods early. The Galaxy Tab S4 is official and it starts at $649.99. What should you know about Samsung's newest...

DEAL: Best Buy is Dropping $350 Off Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 8

Kellen July 31, 2018

The Galaxy Note 9 will be here in a couple of weeks, but because Samsung desperately needs to sell some phones after a lackluster quarter, Best Buy has got some heavy discounts for you on the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 8 through Verizon, AT&T,...

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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