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Report: Samsung to Copy Apple’s Trash Phone Approach by Offering More in Galaxy S9+ Over S9

Kellen November 22, 2017 69

At Google's October 4 event, where they announced the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, the company took a jab at Apple's approach to launching phones when it said that you'll get "the same great experience on both" because they "don't set aside better features for the...

OnePlus 5T Broke the Company’s Launch Day Sales Record in Just 6 Hours

Tim November 22, 2017 69

While we patiently await our OnePlus 5T review unit to show up, OnePlus shared a bit of maybe not-so-surprising information on Google+ late last night. According to the company, its latest smartphone broke its previous launch day sales record in a matter of...

Pixel and Pixel XL Get More of the Pixel 2 Launcher Experience

Kellen November 22, 2017 69

With the update to Android 8.1, the Pixel and Pixel XL gained a lot of the Pixel 2's new experience. The update, for the most part, included everything that had been tweaked about the Pixel 2's software, without the full Pixel Launcher goodness. That has now...

SHIELD TV Getting Upgrade 6.2 This Week, Includes Security Patch and Much More

Tim November 22, 2017 69

An update to SHIELD TV boxes is now rolling out, labeled as Experience Upgrade 6.2. Inside, owners will find the latest security patch, the ability to adjust their ecobee smart thermostat via Google Assistant, as well as HDR support for VUDU. Also listed in...

Best of Black Friday Deals Week 2017 Round-Up: Day 3!

Kellen November 22, 2017 69

We're back for Day 3 of Black Friday Deals Week and now running out of steam a bit. Not because there aren't still good deals to be had, but because it's mostly the same stuff all over again. Since Black Friday starts almost a week early these days, we often...

Razer Phone Review

Tim November 22, 2017 69

When Razer acquired Nextbit, makers of the cloud-centric Robin device, it seemed inevitable that we would see the gaming-focused company launch a smartphone. We weren't quite sure what to expect in terms of the overall package, but when the phone was unveiled...

Google Play Black Friday Deals are Up: 80% Off Select Games, Free Play Music Subscription, More

Kellen November 22, 2017 69

This morning, Google opened up its Black Friday Deals for the Google Play store and they cover just about any category of media you might be interested in. From games and apps and subscriptions, to books and movies and music, Google likely has something...

Hackers Stole Info of 57 Million Uber Customers, Then Uber Paid Them $100K to Keep Quiet

Kellen November 21, 2017 69

Uber, the taxi-killing tech company long-run by a box full of assholes who have since mostly departed, revealed today that it was hacked just over a year ago and paid the hackers who stole millions of customers' data to keep quiet. See - assholes. The hackers...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

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 5

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 6

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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 69

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 69

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 69

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 69

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 69

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 69

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 69

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 69

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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