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You Can Sideload an Oreo Beta to the Essential Phone Right Now

Tim November 14, 2017 9

Brought to our attention this afternoon, a beta for Oreo is now available for download to the Essential Phone, but you'll need a bit of ADB experience if you intend on flashing it. Listed as OPM1.170911.130, this is the first beta for the Oreo update, so you...

NVIDIA, Where is the Damn NVIDIA Spot Already?

Kellen November 14, 2017 14

We have seen some cool tech surface in 2017. From all-display phones to Pixel Buds and the Google Assistant built into more and more devices, it's hard not to find something to purchase that will likely blow your mind and instantly make your life easier. But...

Tuesday Poll: Does Your Phone Need to be Water Resistant?

Tim November 14, 2017 121

I still see people say that they don't need water resistance on their smartphone from time to time. To me, that's crazy talk, because why would you not want that added layer of protection from this thing we call life? It's not like I'm out here actively...

Amazon Black Friday 2017 Deals Sneak Peek Saves You All the Cash on Echo Devices

Kellen November 14, 2017 6

The Amazon Black Friday 2017 deals sneak peek dropped this morning and as expected, a whole bunch of Echo and Fire products are featured with big discounts. We knew some of these were coming, thanks to Best Buy and Walmart, but Amazon is almost always the best...

AT&T to Bring 5G Evolution to Minneapolis in Time for Super Bowl

Tim November 14, 2017 8

Announced this morning, AT&T intends to launch 5G Evolution in Minneapolis by the end of this year, hopefully granting customers with select smartphones access to faster speeds while attending February's Super Bowl. AT&T is highlighting Minneapolis...

Cricket Wireless Quietly Kills Off 12GB and 8GB Data Plan Options

Kellen November 14, 2017 58

Cricket Wireless tweaked its data plan line-up again by eliminating two of their bigger data options. Their 8GB and 12GB choices are no longer available for new customers, leaving us only with 2GB, 5GB and two separate unlimited plans. The change to the line-...

ecobee Smart Thermostats Now Support Google Assistant

Tim November 14, 2017 9

ecobee smart thermostats now support Google Assistant, according to a press release that went up this morning. To specify, this integration is supported on the ecobee3 lite, ecobee3 and ecobee4. With it, users can say, "Ok Google, make my home warmer,” among...

HTC and Google Cancel Standalone Daydream Headset in US, Lenovo Still on Board

Kellen November 14, 2017 3

The launch of a standalone HTC VR headset for Google's Daydream platform is no longer happening in the US, according to TechCrunch and now confirmed by Clay Bavor, Google's VR boss. The HTC-made headset was announced at Google I/O in May and expected to launch...

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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