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Check Out the Sweet New, Colorful UX for Google Assistant Voices

Kellen July 10, 2018 11

When Google first rolled out the 6 new voices to Google Assistant after Google I/O, the UX that came with it wasn't exactly the prettiest. Because we love pretty colors and animations, Google says that it's updating that voice picker and sent us a preview of...

Netflix App Offers Smart Downloads for Quickly Refilling Downloaded Shows on Your Phone

Tim July 10, 2018 1

Netflix introduced Smart Downloads this week, a feature that will keep you mobile watchers happy when you're done binging the latest episode of whatever program you're into right now. To explain, when Smart Downloads is enabled (and yes, you can disable it),...

DEAL: Samsung’s 2018 Fast Wireless Charging Stand is $30 Off Today

Kellen July 10, 2018 6

The 2018 model of Samsung's Fast Wireless Charging stand is one of Amazon's deals of the day today. That distinction gets it a $30 discount over its everyday price. Instead of paying $69.99, you'll pay just $39.99. Now, I know that other wireless chargers are...

Tuesday Poll: Which TV Streaming Service Do You Subscribe To?

Tim July 10, 2018 87

Ever since YouTube TV launched in Portland, I dropped Comcast like a bad habit. Sure, I still use them as my ISP, but I feel that any dollar per month that doesn't go to Comcast is good usage of that dollar. Along with YouTube TV, there are plenty of great...

YouTube for Android Gets Incognito Mode

Tim July 10, 2018 9

The official YouTube app for Android has been updated with an Incognito Mode this morning, available in what should be app version 13.25.56 and newer. With this mode enabled, you can browse and watch YouTube videos while leaving no virtual trail, at least...

Moment Moves Outside of Camera Lenses, Releases Pro Camera App on Android

Kellen July 10, 2018 7

The folks at Moment, who you may know from the smartphone camera lens attachments they've released over the years, are now in the app business. Today, Moment dropped the Moment Pro Camera app on Android and iOS. Since this is an app from camera guys, the focus...

NVIDIA Bringing Improved GeForce NOW to SHIELD TV, Which Means Fortnite for Android TV!

Tim July 10, 2018 17

Back at CES, NVIDIA announced the GeForce NOW beta for PC and Mac, allowing even the most budget of desktop and laptop computers to run high-end AAA game titles. Maybe most importantly, it allowed basically anyone to access Fortnite through NVIDIA's own...

Google Pay Gets Money Requesting, Plus Concert Ticket and Boarding Pass Support

Kellen July 10, 2018 8

When Google pushed out the big rebranding of Android Pay to Google Pay back in February, they told us to expect even more features outside of its big UI refresh. Today, they are introducing some, including the ability to send and receive cash from friends, as...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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