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Fubo, Hulu + Live TV Getting Combined and Disney Will Own It

Tim January 6, 2025 10

It was announced this morning that Fubo and Hulu + Live TV are getting combined into a single business. Once the dust has settled, Disney will be the majority owner while leading it will be the existing Fubo management team. And to ensure this doesn't get...

Gemini Coming to Google TV in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 2

Google announced this week at CES that Gemini is making its way to Google TV in 2025. This is done with a combination of software and new hardware getting added to devices in 2025, which should lead to an improved AI-powered experience. As detailed, 2025 smart...

These Pixel 10 Concept Renders are Just… Whoa

Tim January 4, 2025 57

We just got done discussing why 2025 was going to be a good thing for Android and that was before we spotted these concept renders of the Pixel 10 Pro. Call me crazy, but I kinda hope this is it. From the mind of designer 4RMD, what we have here is essentially...

Friday Question: What Does Your Android Phone Need to Have These Days?

Tim January 3, 2025 39

The needs of consumers tend to evolve over time, whether we want them to or not. For example, I still see people claim they need expandable storage, even though there are so many alternatives to built-in storage these days. However, who am I to argue with what...

Gemini-Powered Smart Glasses Already on Kickstarter for $209 (Updated)

Tim January 3, 2025 4

This week is full of news concerning technology you put on your face, so here's a bit more for you. Over on Kickstarter, you can back a project that puts Gemini (but also ChatGPT and Claude) into a pair of glasses. Think Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses, but not...

DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra is Down to Lowest Price Again ($850 Off)

Tim January 3, 2025 11

January 22 is fast approaching, which means it's time for Samsung to start clearing the shelves of last year's inventory and make way for the new stuff. To do so, we're seeing the Galaxy S24 Ultra down to its well priced low of $449, thanks to a combo of...

2025 Will be a Good Year for Android

Tim January 2, 2025 38

It's a new year, so let's start getting our hopes up for 2025, only to have them possibly crushed by who knows what. I will always be optimistic for things to come, and honestly, this year is shaping up to be a great one. Below we have a few of the highlights...

Samsung’s Popular ‘Good Lock’ Coming to Google Play, Along With Redesign

Tim January 2, 2025 6

Samsung took to its community forum this week to announce big changes in store for its uber popular app Good Lock. For those who aren't in the know, Good Lock has been around for quite some time, allowing for additional UI tweaks and appearance changes that...

Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 6

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 6

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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