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DEAL: Samsung’s Newest Fast Wireless Charger is 50% Off Today

Kellen December 14, 2017 14

Samsung's "12 days of joy" continue today and the highlight deal in mobile is a 50% discount on their newest fast wireless charger. Normally $90, you can grab one for just $45. With this stand, your Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, or Galaxy S7 can charge wirelessly...

Galaxy S9 Render Fixes Our Biggest Gripe With 2017’s Galaxy Lineup

Tim December 14, 2017 77

We aren't sure when Samsung intends to unveil next year's Galaxy S9, and reports that it will make an appearance at next month's CES still don't quite jive with us, but what we do know is that it is coming. As we see year over year, leaks get more frequent as...

Download: Wallpapers From the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition

Kellen December 14, 2017 12

This morning, OnePlus announced a limited edition of the OnePlus 5T for India in celebration of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It's the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition! Since we don't live in India, we'll miss out on any chance to buy one, but...

Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Pick-Up December Security Patch

Kellen December 13, 2017 7

Just when it seemed as if Samsung was fully slipping on keeping its phones up-to-date, they team up with Verizon to push the December security patch to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. I say that not only because of the slow update rollout to their unlocked...

DEAL: All Moto Mods on Sale at Best Buy, Save Up to $75

Tim December 13, 2017 15

Best Buy is currently hosting a sale on all of its Moto Mods accessories, perfect for anyone currently using a compatible Motorola smartphone. That could be the Moto Z, Z2, Z2 Force, or anything that takes Moto Mods. As for what's on sale, you can grab a new...

DEAL: Best Buy’s Doorbuster Drops Moto X4 to $339 ($60 Off)

Kellen December 13, 2017 5

The latest noteworthy holiday doorbuster from Best Buy is a mega-discount on the unlocked Moto X4. Normally priced at $399.99, you can buy one today at $339.99 ($60 off). Now, I know in my Moto X4 review I didn't exactly tell anyone to run out and buy one, but...

Google Home Max Unboxing, Setup, and First Listen!

Kellen December 13, 2017 40

Google Home Max is in the building! Ours actually arrived last night, but we hadn't found the time to set it up until this morning, so we did that by unboxing and giving it a first listen on camera. To recap, Google Home Max is Google's first Hi-Fi speaker...

Google Assistant Now Available for Android Tablets, Phones Running Lollipop

Tim December 13, 2017 9

For those who have been waiting to see Google Assistant make its ways to Android tablets or if you're somehow using a phone that is still using Lollipop, today's a big day for you. Announced by Google, Google Assistant is now available to Android tablets (...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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