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Misfit Vapor, at Long Last, Up for Pre-Order and Priced at $199

Tim October 24, 2017 35

Misfit Vapor, the Android Wear smartwatch that many of us thought could be the one, is finally up for pre-order! Teased at CES this past January, then confirmed to run Android Wear in March, the story of Vapor is pretty funny. Because of its good looking...

DEAL: SmartThings Link for NVIDIA SHIELD Now Just $10 With Code

Kellen October 24, 2017 17

SmartThings finally opened up pre-orders for the SmartThings Link a few weeks back and gave us a substantial discount to $15 to kick things off. Now that the device is shipping, they are back with an even better deal. You can now buy the SmartThings Link for...

UBreakiFix is Once Again the Exclusive Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Walk-In Repair Shop

Kellen October 24, 2017 34

Some of you have been asking and uBreakiFix finally confirmed yesterday - they are indeed the exclusive walk-in repair shop for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, just like they were for the original Pixel phones last year. uBreakiFix is now up to 335 stores across...

Ready for 2018 Google Pixel Codenames?

Kellen October 23, 2017 48

We believe that at least one of the 2018 Google Pixel codenames is currently "crosshatch," according to a trusted source of ours, but that Google may also be working on devices codenamed "albacore" and "blueline." Yes, I'm talking about next year's Pixel...

Video: 20+ Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Tips and Tricks!

Tim October 23, 2017 10

Our written review is posted for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, with our video review close to being done. In the meantime, maybe you've just received your shiny new Pixel device or are expecting it to come in soon, so to help you get acquainted, we wanted to...

Google Posts First Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Factory Images (Updated)

Kellen October 23, 2017 27

Google just posted up the first factory image and OTA files for the new Pixel 2 ("walleye") and Pixel 2 XL ("taimen"). The images contain the October 2017 security patch and drop in under a couple of different build numbers. UPDATE: As you'll see below, if you...

Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium is Getting Oreo Update Starting Today

Kellen October 23, 2017 17

Wow, so, Sony said this morning that it has started the Android Oreo update rollout for the Xperia XZ Premium. That's huge news for those in the Sony ecosystem. That basically makes them the first to grab Oreo in an official capacity that isn't just an early...

Pay With Google Now an Option For Mobile Users on Chrome and in Select Apps

Tim October 23, 2017 13

Not too long ago, paying for anything on a mobile device could be a real hassle. You'd have to fill out the payment info on a tiny screen, hope the app doesn't crash, and the experience was hardly ever painless. Today, that changes, with Google launching Pay...

Misfit Vapor, at Long Last, Up for Pre-Order and Priced at $199

DEAL: SmartThings Link for NVIDIA SHIELD Now Just $10 With Code

UBreakiFix is Once Again the Exclusive Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Walk-In Repair Shop

Ready for 2018 Google Pixel Codenames?

Video: 20+ Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Tips and Tricks!

Google Posts First Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Factory Images (Updated)

Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium is Getting Oreo Update Starting Today

Pay With Google Now an Option For Mobile Users on Chrome and in Select Apps

Watch the Pixel 10 Event at 10am Pacific

Everything About the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Here

Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro Fold Officially

Here’s Pixel 10 Series Specs

Pixel 10 Series Official at $799, Launches With Tensor G5 and Qi2 on August 28

Here’s the Craziest New AI Features in the Pixel 10 Series

Pixel Watch 4 Official at $349 With Chip Upgrade, Big Battery Life

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Official at $1,799 and Ships October 9

Watch the Pixel 10 Event at 10am Pacific

Everything About the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Here

Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro Fold Officially

Here’s Pixel 10 Series Specs

Pixel 10 Series Official at $799, Launches With Tensor G5 and Qi2 on August 28

Here’s the Craziest New AI Features in the Pixel 10 Series

Pixel Watch 4 Official at $349 With Chip Upgrade, Big Battery Life

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Official at $1,799 and Ships October 9

Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

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

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

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

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!