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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...

DEAL: Save $15 on Google WiFi, Single Point Down to $114

Tim February 1, 2018 14

Google WiFi is one of the best purchases I've made. Before picking up Google's mesh WiFi system, I was having coverage issues and consistent disconnect problems with my previous WiFi router. Since installing Google WiFi, my issues have basically vanished, and...

Google Device Shipments Up Bigly in 2017, ‘Tens of Millions’ Sold

Tim February 1, 2018 18

Alphabet's quarterlies were looking mighty quarterly for Q4, 2017, with the company's total revenue listed at $110.9 billion for the year. Compared to 2016, that's up 23%. For Q4 specifically, the company saw revenues of $32.3 billion, up 24% year on year....

Galaxy S9 and S9+ Batteries Likely Same Size as Galaxy S8 Line

Kellen February 1, 2018 32

Samsung will announce the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ on February 25, yet here we are on February 1 continuing to find out about each phone's specific details. Today's update arrives as a component leak that shows the battery capacities we'll likely hear about...

Moto Intros $30 Style Shells Made From Gorilla Glass

Tim February 1, 2018 20

For Moto owners who have a Moto Mod-supported device, the OEM just launched a new type of Style Shell, made from Gorilla Glass. With these fancy shells, you can pop on a new look whenever you want, and thanks to the durability of Gorilla Glass, they should be...

Google Assistant Now Lets You Set Alarms to Music, Find Out When Your Favorite Shows Play Next

Kellen February 1, 2018 29

Google Assistant picked up a couple of new features today, one that'll let you wake up to the sweet, melodic sounds of your favorite metal band, along with another that will help you keep up with your favorite TV shows. For the new alarm command, Google...

Type Mode for Instagram Stories Replaces Pictures and Videos With Boring Text

Tim February 1, 2018 9

The saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, Instagram doesn't care, introducing Type Mode for Instagram Stories. Now, instead of placing cool photos and videos into your Stories, you can just write text that others will see, and spoiler alert...

Mario Kart Tour Coming to Mobile Phones (Updated)

Tim February 1, 2018 10

Late yesterday, Nintendo announced via Twitter that a new mobile application is in development. Set to launch March, 2019 (sometime before the end of March, 2019), it's official, Mario Kart Tour is going mobile. Considering we've still got a whole year and one...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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