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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...

YouTube Adds Ticketing and Concert Dates to Artists Video Pages

Kellen November 14, 2017

Starting today through YouTube, you'll be able to more easily find out if your favorite musicians are on tour, along with the specific dates and locations of each stop. If you think you might want to attend a show, YouTube will also feature a "Tickets" button...

Over a Month Later, I’m Not Sure Best Buy has Shipped a Single 🐧 Black & White Pixel 2 XL

Kellen November 13, 2017 81

Over the weekend, a reader of ours directed our attention at a Best Buy community forums thread discussing Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. No, the thread isn't about how great the Pixel 2 or 2 XL are or how overblown all of that display drama was, instead it's 60+...

PSA: When Shooting Near LED Lighting, Pixel 2 Users May See Banding

Tim November 13, 2017 24

If your ear is to the floor, always listening for the latest bug to strike the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, there's a new one making the rounds. Before you freak out and start the refund process, though, just note that we are of the belief that this isn't really a...

Google Home Max Hits the FCC

Kellen November 13, 2017 14

Since we're only a few weeks away from December, the launch month for Google Home Max, it makes sense that the product has now stopped through the FCC for all of the needed approvals. The biggest member of the Home family showed up today, to be exact, under...

Verizon and AT&T are Building Hundreds of New Cell Towers Together

Kellen November 13, 2017 24

Verizon and AT&T announced today that they have entered into an agreement, along with Tillman Infrastructure, to build out hundreds of new cell towers across this great country of ours. Assuming all goes well, there could be "significantly more" cell sites...

T-Mobile’s REVVL Plus Features 6″ Display, Awesome Paint Job, and $200 Price

Tim November 13, 2017 15

T-Mobile announced the REVVL smartphone back in August, but today, the carrier announced the REVVL Plus. The phone differs from the original REVVL in a few ways. First, it has a pretty awesome black and magenta paint job, plus a bigger 6" FHD display and octa-...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 15

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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