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Google, Walmart Partner to Deliver Goods Right to Your Door Via Google Assistant

Tim August 23, 2017 7

Announced this week, with rollout starting late next month, users of Google Assistant (on a phone or through Google Home) can use their voice to order items directly from Walmart. On top of that, starting today, shoppers through Google Express (on the app or...

Video: Galaxy Note 8 First Look and Tour!

Kellen August 23, 2017 78

Annnnd I'm back from the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 event after spending a good amount of time with the latest do-everything phone. I ran through the software, the S Pen features, felt that premium glass and metal body, and dove into the camera, since this is...

No Surprise Here, the Galaxy Note 8 Will Cost You About $1,000

Tim August 23, 2017 135

Pricing is out for the Galaxy Note 8, but prepare yourself - it's not pretty. This phone is easily one of Samsung's most expensive devices to date, starting at around $950. However, for that price, you certainly are getting a nice package. On top of the phone...

HTC Confirms Android Oreo Update for HTC 10, U11, and U Ultra

Tim August 23, 2017 4

HTC took to Twitter yesterday, confirming that Android Oreo will most definitely hit a few of its devices. Specifically, owners of the HTC 10, U11, and U Ultra will receive the update, but there's no word yet on when these updates will come. We could speculate...

Where and When to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Tim August 23, 2017 20

As you may already know, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has been announced and goes up for pre-order August 24 (tomorrow). If pre-ordering isn't your thing, in-store availability kicks off on September 15, with the Galaxy Note 8 available at all major US carriers,...

Purchase a Galaxy Note 8, Get a Free Gear 360 Camera or 128GB SD Card and Fast Wireless Charger

Tim August 23, 2017 17

Announced alongside the Galaxy Note 8 this morning, for anyone who picks up Samsung's latest flagship phone, you'll be able to pick up some free goodies! We love the goodies. If you purchase the device between August 24 and September 24, you can opt to receive...

Specs Comparison: Galaxy S8 and S8+ vs. Galaxy Note 8

Kellen August 23, 2017 25

Deciding if you should upgrade from your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ to the newly announced Galaxy Note 8? Maybe this easy-to-follow table will help you with that decision. Below, you'll find the Galaxy S8 specs vs. that of the Galaxy Note 8. You'll notice...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 With 6.3″ Infinity Display Announced, Available Mid-September

Tim August 23, 2017 91

Samsung made the Galaxy Note 8 official this morning in New York City. As you'd expect, this phone is packed with high-end specifications and features, including a first for a Samsung flagship device -- dual rear-facing 12-megapixel cameras with optical image...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 91

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 91

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 91

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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