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DEAL: LG Watch Style is Just $80 at B&H Photo ($170 Off) (Updated!)

Kellen May 14, 2018 22

So, umm, the LG Watch Style is just $79.99 right now at B&H Photo. On normal days, it costs $250, so it's probably safe to say that this is a hell of a deal. $170 off, guys! Why is it so cheap? Because this is an "open box" item, which means that the...

Uber Now Lets You Rate and Tip Drivers During Trips, Not Just After

Tim May 14, 2018 2

If you've ever taken an Uber before, you'll know that shortly after the trip concludes, the app notifies you that it's time to rate your driver and grants the option to leave a tip. Well, Uber is changing this up a bit, now letting riders rate and tip their...

My 5 Favorite Things About the New Android P Beta

Tim May 14, 2018 30

When Google released the initial Android P build in March, I skipped flashing it onto my Pixel because I was too busy working with other phones at the time. Kellen being the adb flash master he is, he got it up and running on his Pixel and provided a video...

YouTube TV Picks Up Voice Remote Feature

Kellen May 14, 2018 9

YouTube TV picked up a new feature today called Voice Remote. As the name suggests, you can now control YouTube TV on your phone with only your voice (and a tap of a single button). The command list is pretty extensive too, with controls that not only let you...

Google Just Told Me Which OEMs to Buy Phones From and It’s Not Samsung

Kellen May 14, 2018 240

Essential. OnePlus. Sony. Xiaomi. Nokia. Oppo. Vivo. I'll remember those names the next time I go hunting for a new phone as someone who cares about the software that runs on my phones. Those are the companies that Google has told me to keep an eye on if I...

DEAL: Levi’s Commuter Jacket With Google’s Jacquard for Only $245, Down From $350

Tim May 14, 2018 3

At Google I/O in 2016, Google introduced Project Jacquard, which in layman's are touch sensors woven into fabric. When linked to your phone via Bluetooth, you can control music and phone calls, plus get navigation directions all from touching your clothes. The...

Google Introduces Google One as Its New Paid Storage Service

Kellen May 14, 2018 70

Google announced Google One today, a new paid storage service that basically replaces the paid Google Drive storage plan you might currently be paying for. With Google One, Google will introduce new features, as well as new pricing options. The new Google One...

Guys, Look at This All-Screen Lenovo Phone 😍

Kellen May 14, 2018 65

F*ck notches, right? That sure looks like the message Lenovo VP Chang Cheng wants to send with a couple of teasers posted to his Weibo account in recent days. Both images show off a phone called the Lenovo Z5, and um, it has a 95% screen-to-body ratio and (...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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