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Google Home Max Could Arrive December 11, Says Best Buy (and Google, Sort Of)

Kellen November 30, 2017 20

The arrival of Google Home Max has been mostly a mystery since it was announced back in October. While Google told us to expect the high-end speaker assistant in December, no specific date was ever given. Today, though, both Best Buy and the Google Store may...

Microsoft Edge Browser Out of Preview for Android and iOS

Tim November 30, 2017 23

Back in October, Microsoft launched its Edge browser in a preview for iOS and Android devices. This week, Preview is being dropped from the title and the app is getting an official launch for both operating systems. To provide a quick breakdown, the Edge...

Google Assistant Will Now Help You Find a Local Tradesman

Tim November 30, 2017 6

Need the help of a local electrician, plumber, or house cleaner? Well, thanks to a sweet update for Google Assistant, the service can now help you pinpoint the perfect helper. For example, you can say, "Ok Google, I need a plumber." With that, Assistant will...

Google Says Apps Can No Longer Put Ads on Your Lock Screen

Kellen November 30, 2017 29

Google informed developers of updates to its Google Play Developer Program Policy this morning. There are three changes, but one in particular should make a number of you happy. Going forward, lock screen ads are no longer allowed, unless the Android app...

Cricket’s New Unlimited Deal Gets You 4 Lines for $100

Kellen November 30, 2017 17

We don't often see deals on data plans from carriers during the holidays, as most instead work angles to entice you into cheaper hardware. Cricket Wireless isn't about that life, though, and will launch a deal tomorrow (December 1) that'll get you 4 lines of...

LG Replaces Head of Mobile Business as Struggles Continue

Tim November 30, 2017 35

Here's some numbers for you. Last quarter, LG Mobile reported a $331 million loss. Samsung, on the other hand, made $3 billion from its mobile business. Even with LG producing improved hardware with the G6 and V30, there's still something wrong, and to help...

Google Home Now Accepts Two Commands at Once

Kellen November 30, 2017 26

How many times have you shouted at your Google Home unit, "OK Google, play my Rick James playlist!" and then had to do a second "OK Google" command to crank it to 11? I know, happens all the time, right? You, a fresh White Russian, sunglasses at night, your...

Latest Essential AMA: The Future and Andy Rubin, Oreo Beta Update, 2nd Gen Phone, More

Kellen November 29, 2017 25

The Essential team gathered for another AMA over at reddit today, even as news was breaking surrounding the company's founder, Andy Rubin. Rubin's reported leave of absence didn't stop the team from fielding questions about future support for the Essential...

Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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