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Smithsonian Added to YouTube TV Channel Lineup

Tim January 11, 2018 6

YouTube TV subscribers can now watch the Smithsonian channel, thanks to it being added to the service's lineup today. I can't tell you firsthand which shows are on the Smithsonian channel, but a few do look cool after peeking at the official show list here....

We Could Soon See a Lot Fewer Phones From LG

Tim January 11, 2018 6

In what must be an effort to stop the company's continuous loss of money, LG Electronic's Vice Chairman Cho Sung-jin announced a new approach for its mobile division. And if you're someone who enjoys seeing new phones from LG each and every year around the...

Google Releases List of Latest Android Excellence Apps and Games

Kellen January 11, 2018 6

Back in June, Google created a new category on Google Play called Android Excellence (like an Editors' Choice) as a way to recognize the best apps and games on the platform. These weren't just top performers either. Instead, the apps and games that made the...

Essential Now Selling More Accessories, Including $99 Type-C Earbuds and $39 Fast Charger

Tim January 11, 2018 6

Shared this week from the company's Twitter account, Essential will have a few new accessories for sale on its official web store. As of this moment, you can purchase a set of USB Type-C high-res earbuds for $99, non-high-res $49 USB-C earbuds, and a fast...

Star Wars: Rivals is a PvP Game, Pre-Registration Available on Google Play

Tim January 11, 2018 6

There is no shortage of Star Wars things these days, especially games, and it looks like we're getting yet another one for Android very soon. Now up for pre-registration on Google Play, Star Wars: Rivals is a PvP title, all about ducking behind cover, moving...

Google Acquires Company With Tech That Turns Displays Into Speakers

Kellen January 11, 2018 6

While no one was paying attention at the end of 2017, Google swooped in and purchased a company in the UK called Redux that has a couple of pretty unique ideas around display panels. Redux has technology that can turn your phone's display into a speaker and...

OnePlus is Ready to Approach US Carriers

Kellen January 11, 2018 6

OnePlus may be well known around these parts as one of the unlocked darlings of Android, but they aren't exactly a household name here in the US. That's largely because they currently only sell their phones unlocked, directly, not through US carriers. There is...

DISH Set Top Boxes Get Voice Control Through Google Assistant

Kellen January 10, 2018 6

DISH announced today that during the first half of this year, they'll give customers the option to control their TV experience using Google Assistant. The new feature will come to Hopper, Joey, and Wally boxes. The Google Assistant integration will happen when...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 5

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 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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 6

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 6

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 6

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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