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Google Clips Passes Through FCC, Closing In on Launch

Tim January 17, 2018 10

After being introduced all the way back in October alongside Google's current Pixel lineup, Google Clips may almost be ready for launch. Having recently strolled through the FCC, release could be imminent, with the $249 GIF-making machine still making me...

Google to Issue Fix Tomorrow for Slow WiFi-Chromecast Bug (Updated)

Kellen January 17, 2018 27

Earlier in the week, we told you about an issue that involved Google's Cast technology (Chromecast, Google Home products, etc.) causing all sorts of connectivity issues with WiFi. The bug was causing constant drops or slowing of WiFi connections, likely...

Olympians are Being Treated to a Limited 2018 Winter Games Galaxy Note 8

Tim January 17, 2018 4

Like we've seen in the past, Samsung announced a limited edition Galaxy Note 8 for the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics. According to Samsung, the company will, "deliver over 4,000 devices to all Olympians as well as the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic family, including...

Verizon and AT&T LTE Speeds Start Recovering After Taking Unlimited Hit, T-Mobile Still the Fastest

Kellen January 17, 2018 39

The folks at OpenSignal released new data today that updates us on the US wireless carrier LTE speed race. In the last major report, their data showed pretty steep declines in speeds from Verizon and AT&T as each had re-introduced unlimited data plans...

Forget NVIDIA SPOT, Use This $15 Outlet Mount for Your Google Home Mini

Tim January 16, 2018 38

I've been waiting a solid year since CES 2017 to hear about NVIDIA SPOT availability, but at this point (one year later), I don't think it's coming. With Google Home Mini now out for just $35, it does everything a SPOT would've done, but has a full blown...

Question of the Day: Which Android OEM are You Most Excited for in 2018?

Tim January 16, 2018 87

Kellen recently shared his excitement for HTC in 2018, a notion that my own views don't quite align with. But hey, who am I to crush another person's dreams? Personally, though, my focus is on LG this year. While things are looking not too hot at the moment,...

DEAL: This 32GB Samsung MicroSD Card is Just $10 Today at Best Buy

Kellen January 16, 2018 5

Here's a heck of a deal: Samsung EVO Plus 32GB microSD for just $9.99. I know a number of you have all the microSD cards you can handle, but there's nothing wrong with having a spare or picking up one for that obscure electronic that never seems to have enough...

More Details Revealed for Verizon’s OTT Content Service, Connected Home Hub

Tim January 16, 2018 5

In May of last year, Verizon's CEO mentioned the possibility of the carrier launching an OTT (over the top) content service. At CES last week, more details were revealed regarding this service, which would have Big Red entering the arena against the likes of...

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

Kellen January 21, 2026 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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