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Razer Phone Specs (Official)

Tim November 1, 2017 43

The first Android-powered smartphone from Razer is now official, and on paper, the Razer Phone sounds sick. Inside the phone is a Snapdragon 835 processor with 8GB RAM, 5.7" QHD LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4+, and...

Razer Phone Announced with 5.7″ 120Hz Display and 8GB RAM

Tim November 1, 2017 32

Razer made the Razer Phone official today and we have most of the details you'll want to know. For specs, the Razer Phone has a Sharp IGZO-produced 5.7" QHD LCD panel with UltraMotion (120Hz refresh rate which means no ghosting, no motion blur, etc.), Qualcomm...

Watch Razer’s Phone Unveiling Right Here at 1PM Pacific

Tim November 1, 2017 16

Razer's "Biggest Unveiling" event, which we're assuming is a smartphone suitable for hardcore gamers, is about to go down! The event kicks off at 1PM Pacific (4PM Eastern). We don't know much about this device, but thanks to a listing that went live yesterday,...

Question of the Day: New Pixel 2 XL Owners, How’s the Display?

Tim November 1, 2017 341

Hey, new Pixel 2 XL owners, how's that display treating you? With all of the drama surrounding the POLED panel that's inside this phone, we're definitely curious about your personal experience. We have written about the blue tint issue and potential screen...

IKEA’s Inexpensive Smart Bulbs Now Support Alexa and HomeKit

Tim November 1, 2017 15

IKEA launched the TRÅDFRI smart lighting system back in March of this year, allowing many to get into the LED home lighting game with its affordable pricing. Today, TRÅDFRI now supports Amazon Alexa and Apple's HomeKit, with Google Home support still to come....

Google: Pixel Visual Core to be Enabled in Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2

Tim November 1, 2017 20

As most Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners should know, inside your phone is a special image processor, known as the Pixel Visual Core. As of now, this special processor is not enabled, but Google has provided specific details about when we'll be able to utilize it...

Google Drops Deductible for Normal Wear and Tear in Pixel 2 Preferred Care Plan (UPDATED)

Kellen November 1, 2017 37

After Google extended the standard warranty on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL to two years following all of the 2 XL's display drama, a number of you who opted-in to the Google Store $129 Preferred Care plan were wondering if it was worth hanging on to. Was there...

LG V30 Review

Tim October 31, 2017 72

Since the V10, we have referred to LG's V series as the "stuff and things" lineup. The reason for this is LG's inclusion of pretty much everything you can pack into a smartphone. There were secondary displays, dual selfie cameras, high-end DACs to please the...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 72

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 72

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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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