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OnePlus 5T is Official, Arrives November 21 for $499

Kellen November 16, 2017 31

The OnePlus 5T is official and is likely the last major phone release for 2017 worth paying attention to. Like the OnePlus 3 to the 3T from last year, the 5T is an upgraded version of the OnePlus 5, only it may do an even better job at providing users with a...

Watch the OnePlus 5T Event Live, Right Here at 8AM Pacific!

Kellen November 16, 2017 10

It's OnePlus 5T day! OnePlus is hosting a live event in NYC this morning that kicks off at 8AM (11AM Eastern) to show off the new phone. That's only a few minutes away, in case you hadn't looked at a clock yet this morning. Stay tuned for more coverage!

All Unlocked Pixel 2, 2 XL Models Appear to be Back In-Stock on Google Store

Tim November 15, 2017 65

Having a look on the Google Store, it appears many unlocked variants of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are available for purchase right now. Over the past couple of weeks, many options have been out of stock, but if you act now, you can score a 64GB Pixel 2 XL in...

When Verizon Kills CDMA, That Won’t Mean Open Season for Unlocked Phones on Their Network

Kellen November 15, 2017 56

The end of Verizon's CDMA network is something that unlocked phone enthusiasts have dreamed about for years. We have all tried to envision a world where Verizon's lengthy and expensive CDMA testing would no longer be a requirement for phone makers and all of...

Razer Phone Unboxing!

Tim November 15, 2017 13

We've got the Razer Phone in-house, but before we can dive into our complete review process, we need to unbox this beast. If you missed the announcement post, allow me to refresh you. The Razer Phone is priced at $699 (available for purchase now) and comes...

DEAL: Amazon Hosting Pre-Black Friday Sale on SmartThings – $50 Off Hub, $100 Off Kit

Kellen November 15, 2017 7

The holiday season is always the best time to start building that smart home that you have been holding out from. And Amazon has a huge sale going on right now for Samsung SmartThings products that'll get you well on your way. We're talking about 50% off the...

Philo Streaming TV Service Costs Just $16 and Includes No Sports Programming

Kellen November 15, 2017 25

There is no shortage of streaming TV service options today. Google has their own. Sling TV is still here. Playstation and Hulu are too. DirecTV is in on it. And I'm sure there are more, those are just the handful that come to mind right away. This week, we get...

Google Opens Up New Functionality, Language Support to Assistant Developers

Tim November 15, 2017 3

At some point down the road, users will be able to take advantage of changes Google is making to Google Assistant this week, including new language support, Google Home to phone hand-off, and more. Open now to developers, app creators can build apps in Spanish...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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