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Google Home Owners are Getting a Free Audiobook

Kellen February 3, 2018 25

Google is really pushing this whole audiobook thing. After introducing them only a couple of weeks ago to Google Play and giving everyone 50% off their first purchase, Google Home owners are now receiving email notices that a free audiobook is in their future....

Weekly Recap: The Patriots Will Lose.

Kellen February 2, 2018 50

Yeah, I said it. In addition to the Patriots being cheaters and eventual losers of Super Bowl 2018, another week in Android is over and we had some fun stuff in the lead-up to the Galaxy S9 taking over. We showed off iPhone X-like navigation gestures on the...

Friday Poll: Are You Still Using Instagram?

Tim February 2, 2018 50

Ever since Instagram's introduction of a non-chronological order, I have found myself using Instagram less and less. I know I'm not the only one with these complaints either. It seems like every day I see someone new complaining about their experience on the...

DEAL: Moto X4 Now Just $249 Through Project Fi, Down From $399

Tim February 2, 2018 9

For a limited time, buyers can get a Moto X4 through Project Fi for just $249, down $150 from its usual price of $399. The only caveat is that you activate a line on Project Fi. If you have a trade-in to go with it, you could be paying as little as $0, which...

Remember Aviate? It’ll No Longer be Supported After March 8

Kellen February 2, 2018 16

Back in 2013, a couple of former Googlers created a third party launcher that acted in a way like Google Now, by changing throughout your day depending on what you might need. The launcher was called Aviate, and it attempted to automatically or contextually...

Sprint is First Carrier to Confirm Data Plan Price Hikes are Coming With 5G

Kellen February 2, 2018 60

Sprint posted its latest quarterly numbers this morning and they clearly came away happy about the new customers that were added. Good for them. However, during the call to discuss the quarter and the near feature ahead, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure confirmed...

There are Numerous Ways to Stream Super Bowl 2018 on Android

Kellen February 2, 2018 20

You don't need traditional cable anymore. With Super Bowl 2018 weekend upon us, it feels like more than ever we need to talk about the ways to watch the big game. So many have cut the cord and are using a variety of non-traditional methods to get to their...

Razer Selling Limited Edition ‘Gold’ Razer Phone, Same $699 Price

Tim February 2, 2018 6

To celebrate Spring Festival in China, Razer has launched a limited edition Razer Phone for anyone to purchase, featuring a gold Razer emblem on its backside. At the same $699 price as the standard Razer Phone, it's all the same phone with exception to the...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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