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YouTube TV Adds TYT Network and Tastemade to Channel Lineup

Kellen May 17, 2018 15

YouTube TV added two new networks today to its ever-expanding lineup. The TYT Network and Tastemade are now available. Both channels are live right away for those of you who are subscribers/ For those not familiar, TYT (The Young Turks) is a progressive news...

Sony Pushing Google Assistant Integration to Select Headphones, Earbuds

Tim May 17, 2018 6

It appears Sony has begun the process of pushing true Google Assistant integration to select models of headphones and earbuds, specifically the WI-1000X and WH-1000XM2. First spotted by Android Police, this update will allow for users to hear notification read...

Here is the HTC U12+ and All of Its Specs and Features

Kellen May 17, 2018 65

HTC plans to announce a new phone next week, a phone we all expect to be dubbed the HTC U12+. Info surrounding the device has leaked here and there, but thanks to another today by @evleaks, we pretty much know it all now. Everything from the colors and design...

AT&T and Verizon Sign Up to Sell the RED Hydrogen One Phone

Kellen May 17, 2018 31

It looks like RED found a carrier to get on board with its upcoming holographic RED Hydrogen One phone - AT&T. AT&T has announced this morning that they will carry RED's first phone when it launches later this summer. UPDATE: Verizon has also announced...

YouTube Red is Now YouTube Premium, Includes YouTube Music Subscription

Kellen May 16, 2018 46

As was noted earlier in a post about the launch of YouTube Music and YouTube Music Premium, Google has also re-branded YouTube Red to YouTube Premium. YouTube Premium is a paid tier of YouTube that allows you to watch videos without ads, listen to them in the...

YouTube Music is Here as Google’s New Music Service

Kellen May 16, 2018 78

Google just announced YouTube Music in the middle of the night. The timing is weird, but this is indeed Google's new streaming music service that will be at the forefront of their music push. What the hell is YouTube Music, you ask? It's basically all of the...

Poll: Buying the OnePlus 6?

Kellen May 16, 2018 86

Once May 22 rolls around, are you planning to buy the OnePlus 6? I already laid out my reasons for labeling this new OnePlus phone as a no brainer, but I'm curious if you agree. Is there enough value there to get OnePlus on your short list? Is the combination...

LG G7 ThinQ: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim May 16, 2018 7

We still have a couple of weeks before the G7 ThinQ (seriously, we're going call it the G7 from now) from LG launches in the US. However, if you're hoping to get a head start on what to do with this phone once you have it in your own hands, allow me to assist...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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