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Oculus Go is Now Available for Just $199, Bringing You That Stand-Alone VR Goodness

Kellen May 1, 2018 5

At Facebook's F8, Oculus announced that the Oculus Go is now available for purchase. For those not familiar, this is the stand-alone virtual reality (VR) unit, much like the unit that Lenovo has made for Google's Daydream platform. A big differentiator there...

Instagram Adds Stories Sharing From Spotify, More Face Filters, and Video Chat

Kellen May 1, 2018

Facebook is hosting their F8 conference this week, so that means they have tons of announcements for all of their products. Instagram, in case you forgot, is one of those and Facebook said that a bunch of big features are on the way, like sharing from 3rd...

Didn’t Know I Needed a Smart Meat Thermometer Until I Got MEATER

Tim May 1, 2018 47

At CES in January, I stumbled across a booth for MEATER, a smart meat thermometer that claimed I could cook my meats to perfection using a Bluetooth-enabled thermometer that pairs with an app on my smartphone. I'm usually the first person to think that adding...

Google Unleashes .APP Domain for Web-Based Apps and Games

Tim May 1, 2018 1

Google announced .app this morning, a TLD (top-level domain) aimed specifically at web-based app and game developers. With it, developers can have a safe place to set up their web-based creations, as well as share trustworthy download links. According to...

128GB and 256GB Galaxy S9, S9+ Now Up for Pre-Order!

Kellen May 1, 2018 13

Storage gods, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are now available in 128GB and 256GB configurations. Well, the pre-order for them is live with shipping expected to happen by May 18. How much do these big guys costs? If you go for 128GB, you are looking at a price...

Samsung’s 5G Home Router Hits the FCC, Gets Verizon a Step Closer to Launch

Kellen April 30, 2018 11

Back at MWC, Samsung announced that its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution had been granted authorization by the FCC, a first for 5G millimeter wave (mmW) products. Specifically, they were talking about their 5G Access Unit (above-center), which hit the...

Outlook for Android is Getting a Bunch of New Features Like Quick Reply, Draft Syncing

Kellen April 30, 2018 11

Microsoft announced a bunch of new features that are coming to its Outlook mobile apps over the coming months, including on Android and iOS. Things like draft folder syncing, access to Office Lens, quick replies, favorite people tagging, and more, will soon be...

Question of the Day: Who is Your Go-To Android Phone Case Maker?

Tim April 30, 2018 200

There are likely thousands of choices when it comes to case makers for Android phones. However, it's probably not too much of a stretch to assume everyone has a brand they tend to stick with. For me, it's Spigen currently, simply because I really enjoy the...

AT&T Shuffles Entire Unlimited Plan Line-Up, Mostly for Good

Kellen March 13, 2026 200

AT&T has revamped its unlimited plan line-up this week, giving its top two plans more data while introducing a new value-...

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Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 200

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 200

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 200

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 200

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 200

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 200

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 200

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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