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Google TV Gets ‘News Briefs’ Experiment

Tim January 23, 2025 1

Google detailed a new experiment for Google TV users in the US this week, powered by both Gemini models and human evaluation. Called News Briefs, the feature is designed to deliver concise, narrated overviews and related videos of top news stories. Given we...

Samsung Teases Galaxy S25 Edge, Coming Later This Year

Tim January 23, 2025 4

It was late last year when we started to hear rumblings of a Galaxy S25 Slim. This week at Unpacked, Samsung gave us just a taste of what's coming later this year. Pre-Order Galaxy S25 Lineup, Save Up to $1250 Actually set to be called the Galaxy S25 Edge, the...

Google Improves Gemini Live, Expands Extensions to Several Samsung Apps for Galaxy S25

Kellen January 23, 2025 1

As a part of Samsung's Unpacked event, where they officially introduced the Galaxy S25 series, Google used the occasion to share updates on Gemini and some solid improvements that the Android ecosystem will start to see. From new features added to Gemini Live...

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Space Time Smackdown Cards

Pokemon TCG Pocket Gets New “Space-Time Smackdown” Expansion Set, Date for Trading

Kellen January 23, 2025 2

A major new expansion was announced this morning for Pokemon TCG Pocket, the app-based trading card game that is still very much the hottest thing in mobile. Alongside the new set, Pokemon told us exactly when to expect trading within the game to go live, with...

Samsung’s New Galaxy Club is the Weirdest Upgrade Program

Kellen January 22, 2025 8

As a part of the Galaxy S25 launch, Samsung is opening up a new program that will help you upgrade each year to the next top Galaxy phone or pay off any remaining installment payments you might have. It's called the "New Galaxy Club" and it is very different...

Sport Mode Activate: I Shouldn’t Love This Galaxy S25 Crocs Case

Tim January 22, 2025 7

I'm not sure who approached who, whether it was Samsung asking Crocs if they wanted to make phone cases or it was the other way around. All I know is, I'm here for the silly ridiculousness of it all. Announced this week, Samsung and Crocs are partnering up for...

Galaxy S25 Doesn’t Really Have Qi2, But It is Qi2 Compatible With Special Cases

Kellen January 22, 2025 3

The world was super excited at the announcement of Qi2 back at the end of 2023, because we all assumed it would mean Apple's MagSafe magnets inside Android phones, opening up a massive catalog of accessories that only iPhones had previously been able to use....

Circle to Search Sees New Features With Launch of Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen January 22, 2025 1

Google has started using Samsung's new product launches as opportunities to push out new software and features to some of its best ideas on Android. Take today for example, where Google introduced a couple of Circle to Search improvements right next to the...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 1

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 1

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 1

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 1

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 1

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 1

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 1

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 1

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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