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LG V30 is Official and Arriving Next Month

Kellen August 31, 2017 19

The LG V30 is now official! Yessir, IFA 2017 is here and LG kicked things off in a big way by introducing us to the latest in its V-series line of phones. While this is a follow-up to last year's LG V20, it's very much a refined beast that is almost like an...

Nest Thermostat E is Official at Just $169, Available Now

Kellen August 30, 2017 27

Nest announced its new thermostat this evening, the Nest Thermostat E. This is the Nest Thermostat that leaked in image form a couple of weeks ago and was thought to be the company's less-expensive model. As it turns out, that's exactly what this is. The Nest...

DEAL: Samsung’s Instant Trade-In Offers for the Galaxy Note 8 are Up to $300 Off

Kellen August 30, 2017 31

Ever since the Galaxy Note 8 went up for pre-order, the conversations surrounding its somewhat ridiculous $1,000 price haven't let up. People are (rightfully) struggling to justify spending that kind of coin on a smartphone. Thankfully, Samsung isn't holding...

This BLU Vivo 8 Costs $199 for a Limited Time and Looks Pretty Nice

Tim August 30, 2017 10

BLU is back with another new phone this week, the Vivo 8. On paper, this device sounds pretty slick, and with its accompanying $299 price tag ($199 for this weekend only), this could be a solid little package for those not looking to drop a crazy amount of...

T-Mobile to Launch BOGO Deal for Galaxy Note 8 on September 1, According to Leaked Doc

Tim August 30, 2017 30

If you were planning on picking up a Galaxy Note 8 through T-Mobile, stop what you're doing and read this first. According to leaked documents that were shared with TmoNews, a reputable source for all things T-Mobile, the carrier will soon host a BOGO deal for...

Watch the LG V30 Unveiling Event Right Here Tonight!

Kellen August 30, 2017 21

The LG V30 will be unveiled tonight during a press conference in Berlin at IFA. The event kicks off at 12:00AM (Midnight) Pacific or 3:00AM Eastern. We've seen a lot about the V30 already, including a number of confirmed items from LG. For example, LG already...

Territory Battles Go Live in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Today

Tim August 30, 2017 7

Today is a big day for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes players, with EA set to launch the new Territory Battles feature. If you play SWGOH, the introduction of this shouldn't come as a surprise, since the developers have been hyping this for some time now....

Samsung Introduces New Fitness Products: Gear Sport Watch, Gear Fit2 Pro, and Icon X Buds

Kellen August 30, 2017 19

Samsung kicked off IFA this morning by announcing a new range of fitness wearable devices, including a new Gear smartwatch, Gear Fit2 band, and updated Icon X earbuds. All products are nice upgrades over previous generations, so let's dive into what's new....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 19

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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