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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 Just Hit the FCC (Updated: US Unlocked Too)

Kellen June 25, 2018 27

There's been a lot of talk recently about Samsung possibly announcing the Galaxy Note 9 a month earlier than they usually do. To back that idea up, we thought we should point out that the device just hit the FCC, about a month earlier than the Galaxy Note 8...

Google’s Measure Tool Now Usable in Google Earth for Chrome and Android

Tim June 25, 2018 1

Measure, Google's software tool for measuring things, is now available inside of Google Earth for Chrome users. The feature will come to Android users this week, too. With Measure, you can measure basically anything that's on Google Earth. For example, you can...

T-Mobile Launches $10/Mo FamilyMode Service

Kellen June 25, 2018 40

T-Mobile jumped into the digital parenting arena this morning with an announcement for a new product called FamilyMode. Yeah, the name is silly and I'm not sure why there isn't a space between Family and Mode, but the basics are that it costs $10/mo, plus a $...

Millennials Rejoice, Venmo Now Has a Debit Card

Tim June 25, 2018 16

Venmo, the money transfer service used by millennials the world over, introduced its very own debit card this week, allowing you to take your Venmo balance wherever you go. While many Venmo users may receive money in their account and then instantly transfer...

Amazon Prime Member Discount Goes Live at All Whole Foods Locations on June 27

Tim June 25, 2018 5

Since Amazon took over Whole Foods, the company has been experimenting with a 10% discount on sale items at Whole Foods for Prime members. It has slowly rolled out to locations across the country, but starting June 27, the discount will be available at all...

Nokia 3.1 Arrives July 2 and Costs Just $159

Kellen June 25, 2018 3

Nokia continues its push into the US with the Nokia 3.1, an ultra-affordable phone that arrives on July 2. It costs just $159. The Nokia 3.1 features a MediaTek 6750 octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage (with microSD support), 5.2" HD display, 13MP rear...

OMG: US Unlocked Galaxy S9 Units Now Getting First Update in Months

Kellen June 25, 2018 48

Guys, the US unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 is getting an update right this minute. This is big news, to those who have followed along in the Samsung-is-failing-to-update-the-Galaxy-S9 saga, as this is the first update for the phone since it launched 3 months ago....

Moto Z3 Play Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen June 23, 2018 21

Fresh off its unveiling from earlier in the month, we now have a Moto Z3 Play in house and are pretty excited about it. If that sounds odd to you, you must not know the Z Play line's history around these parts. Even as mid-range phones, previous Z Play devices...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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