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DEAL: Best Buy’s Doorbuster on SanDisk SD Cards has 128GB Cards $118 Off

Kellen December 19, 2017 11

Best Buy's series of doorbuster deals are still flowing even as we are just days away from X-mas. Today's features big discounts on SanDisk Ultra Plus microSD cards in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities. The 32GB Ultra Plus card has been discounted to $14.99 ($...

Android Team Outlines Changes for App Developers to Increase Platform Security, Performance

Tim December 19, 2017 2

In a blog post this week, the Android Developers team has outlined upcoming security changes that will affect not only those who create and publish applications, but those that use them on the Android OS. As the Android team explains, "We relentlessly focus on...

Chrome is Going to Start Blocking Bad Ads on February 15

Kellen December 19, 2017 15

After announcing in June that Google planned to start blocking ads in Chrome at some point in early 2018, ads that violate the Better Ads Standards, Google has updated us today with an official date. Come February 15, if your website has been flagged with a "...

Buy Moto Mods Directly From Your Phone With the Moto Z Market App

Tim December 19, 2017 21

If you're having troubles discovering a fancy new Moto Mod for your compatible Motorola device, Moto has a new app for you. Located in Google Play, the app is called Moto Z Market, designed specifically for helping owners discover and purchase new Moto Mods....

Samsung Starts Bringing Infinity Displays to Its Mid-Range Phones Too

Kellen December 19, 2017 19

Samsung announced the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) last night, two mid-range phones that are noteworthy because they show Samsung's interest in bringing their newest high-end Galaxy S and Note experience to the mid-range tier. That experience is the...

Huawei President: We Will Sell Our Flagship Phone in the US Through Carriers Next Year

Tim December 18, 2017 45

In early August of this year, a report surfaced that claimed Huawei would sell a flagship device through AT&T. That would be a major step for the China-based company that has been tiptoeing here for some time, but this week when speaking to ABC News,...

DEAL: Save $300 on a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL at Target, Get Free $250 Gift Card

Tim December 18, 2017 46

Set to expire later this month, Target is hosting a promo for anyone who gets a new Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL via adding a line of service or upgrading devices on a device payment plan. To put it in as simple of terms as possible, if you purchase a new Pixel on a...

DEAL: Save $100 on a Pixelbook at Best Buy, Get a Free Google Home

Tim December 18, 2017 19

For a limited time at Best Buy, folks can purchase a Pixelbook at $100 off, plus get a free Google Home with the purchase. At $100 off, the 128GB model comes down to $899, while the 256GB model comes down to $1099. Not only are you saving money on Google's...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 19

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 19

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

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 19

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 19

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 19

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 19

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 19

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 19

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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