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Walmart Black Friday 2017 Deals Include Big Google Home and Mini Discounts

Kellen November 9, 2017 13

The Walmart Black Friday 2017 deals line-up is out and it has some solid tech discounts, but let's be real, I'm not sure anyone is matching the monster set of discounts that the Best Buy Black Friday list includes. Walmart has done well - Best Buy is the...

Question of the Day: What Mobile Games Are You Playing Right Now?

Tim November 9, 2017 119

Because Pokemon GO is no longer cool, I'm now the sole mobile gamer in the DL offices, a title that I hold proudly. Since I started playing Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, I've been on it like crazy every single day for the past few months. To say I'm addicted...

Qualcomm and T-Mobile Show Off Gigabit Class LTE, Highlight LAA Technology

Tim November 9, 2017 15

At a media event today in San Jose, CA, both Qualcomm and T-Mobile met with press to showcase the power of Gigabit Class LTE on T-Mobile's network using Android phones featuring Snapdragon Gigabit LTE modems. Tests were performed using VR streams, file...

DEAL: Get a SHIELD TV Pro for $35 Off at Newegg, Price Down to $265

Tim November 9, 2017 8

Usually priced at $299, buyers can grab an NVIDIA-made SHIELD TV Pro unit for just $264.99, thanks to a coupon code that saves you $35. The Pro model comes with 500GB of built-in storage, designed to be a media server for users who enjoy apps like Plex. Thanks...

Verizon Will Give You 50% Off Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL If You Trade Some Old Phones

Kellen November 9, 2017 113

Verizon is currently running a 50% off deal for the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL that isn't horrible depending on your situation. It's one of those semi-sneaky deals where you have to trade in the proper phone to get the full 50% off, plus they then spread...

South Park: Phone Destroyer Now Available for Android Worldwide

Tim November 9, 2017 11

Teased back in mid-June, South Park: Phone Destroyer is now available worldwide for Android users. To compare this to another popular title, think Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. In this game, you collect character cards, then use these cards to form a squad...

Google Makes Its Secret Files Go App Available for Download

Kellen November 9, 2017 14

Files Go, the secret file manager app of Google's that was discovered earlier in the week, is now available for download on Google Play. Google's VP of product management, Caesar Sengupta, took to Twitter last night to acknowledge the app and that it had been...

Makers of Pokemon Go Create Harry Potter: Wizards Unite for Their Next AR Adventure Game

Kellen November 8, 2017 4

Niantic Labs, who you know from smartphones titles such Ingress and Pokemon Go, have their next project lined up and it could be another big one. This time, Niantic is focusing their augmented reality skillset on JK Rowling's Wizarding World with the creation...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 4

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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