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Let It Go: Samsung, Disney Release ‘Frozen’ AR Emoji Pack

Tim July 31, 2018

Samsung and Disney announced yet another AR Emoji pack this week, centered entirely around the movie Frozen. From what Samsung shows, it looks like there are four characters from Frozen that you can transform yourself into. There is Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and...

Google Clock App Adds Spotify Integration for Music Alarms

Kellen July 31, 2018

Huh, better late than never I guess, but this is a bit shocking to see. Google, after all these years, added musical alarms to the Google Clock app this morning. Musical alarms, as in, you can choose a song from Spotify to wake up to. In a Google Clock update...

DEAL: 256GB Samsung EVO+ MicroSD Card Drops to $86.95

Kellen July 30, 2018

When you see the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9 and then decide to pre-order one a couple of days later, you should consider a microSD card for it, since you can never have enough storage. Right now, if you head over to B&H Photo, you can grab a 256GB Samsung...

Sony’s $1000 Xperia XZ2 Premium Now Available for Purchase

Tim July 30, 2018

Xperia XZ2 Premium from Sony went up for pre-order on July 9. At that time, we knew general availability would begin July 30. Well, that day has come and anyone who didn't pre-order the phone can now order it directly off Amazon and receive it within 2 days...

Verizon Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+ Grab New Update

Kellen July 30, 2018

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, two phones that have been around for almost three years, are receiving a new update this week. The update is only a security patch and will arrive as software version N920VVRS3CRG1 for the Galaxy Note 5 and ...

You Can Now Browse the Web in VR Thanks to Daydream Support for Chrome

Tim July 30, 2018

Maybe it's because I'm not completely engulfed in VR news these days, but I didn't realize Chrome wasn't already supported by Google's Daydream VR platform. This week, that changes, with Google making the announcement this morning that those with a Daydream...

LG’s Latest ‘Signature Edition’ is a $1800 V35 ThinQ With Ceramic Body

Tim July 30, 2018

LG unveiled its latest Signature Edition handset, what's essentially the most premium smartphone the company offers in any given year. Last year, LG's Signature Edition was a beefed up V30, priced at about $1,800. This year, LG's new top of the line special...

I Think I’m Passing on the Pixel 3 XL

Kellen July 30, 2018

After seeing the latest Pixel 3 XL prototype pictures that popped up over the weekend, I think I'm going to pass on it. Instead, my money will be going towards the regular Pixel 3, assuming Google doesn't leave out some critical feature to try and...

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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