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OnePlus Confirms That Up to 40,000 Customers’ Credit Card Info Stolen

Kellen January 19, 2018 8

At the beginning of the week, we first shared news with you about a potential security breach at OnePlus' online store, where customer credit card information was potentially stolen. After investigating the matter, OnePlus has confirmed this morning that up to...

Android Pay Adds 80 New Banks and Credit Unions

Kellen January 18, 2018 29

We haven't been consistent in our coverage of the new banks and credit unions that are constantly added to Android Pay's (Google Pay?) supported list, but today we thought would be a great time to give you an update, since Google added another 80 of them. This...

Notarize App Makes Notarizing Documents so Easy

Tim January 18, 2018 20

I've only had to find a notary once or twice in my life, but each time, it felt like such a hassle. I was younger and the process of finding a random person to watch me sign a document and then pay them for doing so felt like a very odd thing. Regardless, it's...

T-Mobile Ramps Up the 5G Petty Wars With Verizon and AT&T

Kellen January 18, 2018 11

Verizon says they'll launch fixed residential 5G this year. AT&T suggests it'll launch mobile 5G at around the same time. And T-Mobile has made it clear that they won't deliver 5G until 2019 at the earliest, with a full nationwide rollout by 2020. Because...

DEAL: Buy a Pixel 2, Get 50% Off a Pair of Pixel Buds ($79)

Tim January 18, 2018 13

To get folks using its Google Assistant-toting earphones, Google is offering 50% off a pair of Pixel Buds whenever you purchase a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL from the Google Store. At 50% off, the price of the Buds comes down to just $79.50 from the usual $159 price...

Verizon to Sell NBA League Pass Subscriptions, Offer Select Games for Free Via Yahoo Sports App

Tim January 18, 2018 12

Verizon and the NBA have agreed to a new partnership, one that will have Big Red selling League Pass and offering free games through its Yahoo Sports app. League Pass, if you aren't already hip to it, is good for watching basically any out-of-market NBA game,...

Android Wear 2.8 Update Appears to Introduce All-Black Theme

Kellen January 18, 2018 40

According to a thread in the Android Wear subreddit, a handful of owners of Android Wear devices picked up an update today that introduces Android Wear v2.8. The update may not include any new functionality from what we can tell, but there does appear to be a...

Verizon’s 4-Year Old Galaxy S5, Note 4, Note Edge All Pick-Up KRACK and Blueborne Security Patches

Kellen January 18, 2018 39

We may hit Samsung hard when it comes to updating its phones to new versions of Android, but you've got to give them credit in the security patch department. They are one of the few companies that at least comes close to issuing monthly patches, plus they...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 39

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 39

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 39

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 39

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 39

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 39

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 39

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 39

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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