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LG V30 is Getting a Big Ol’ 6-Inch, Curved-Edge POLED FullVision Display

Kellen August 2, 2017 49

LG announced this evening that its "next major smartphone" is going to rock one of its new next-generation FullVision POLED displays. They are talking about the LG V30, of course, which should be announced at the end of August at an event during IFA. In the...

Verizon Now Selling ASUS ZenFone AR at $27 Per Month (Updated)

Kellen August 2, 2017 21

The ASUS ZenFone AR, a Google Tango-supported phone that was first introduced back in January at CES, has finally arrived in the US as a Verizon exclusive. We knew the phone was coming exclusively to Verizon because Google and ASUS told us as much back at...

DEAL: Grab a Moto G5 Plus 32GB for $30 Off, 64GB for $50 Off

Tim August 2, 2017 2

For a limited time, you can grab a Moto G5 Plus on B&H Photo at a discounted price, both the 32GB and 64GB models. If you need less storage, the 32GB model is on sale for $30 off, bringing it to just $199. If you need more gigs, the 64GB model is listed at...

Samsung is Actually Updating the Unlocked Galaxy S8 and S8+ Pretty Quickly

Kellen August 2, 2017 16

Back in March, two days before Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, I shared my frustrations over the lack of updates to the US unlocked models of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. The mild rage was triggered by a security patch that rolled out that...

Skype Adds PayPal Integration, Lets You Make Payments While Chatting

Kellen August 2, 2017 4

Skype and PayPal announced today that they have teamed up to allow easy, in-the-moment payments between Skype users. Should you be on a Skype call or in a chat and need to send over some cash, you can now do that using your PayPal account without ever leaving...

Verizon is Retiring Smart Rewards in Favor of Verizon Up, Which You Should Probably Avoid

Kellen August 2, 2017 16

Verizon's long-running rewards program called Smart Rewards is being retired on November 1. In its place is a new program called Verizon Up that went live yesterday and should be simpler to use, while potentially offering better returns for the credits you...

Here’s the Full List of Galaxy Note 8 Specs, According to Latest Report

Tim August 2, 2017 45

August 23 is the official date that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 8, and since we're getting so close, it's no surprise that unofficial specifications are beginning to the hit the web. According to the latest roundup by VentureBeat, we have a pretty...

Amazon Stops Selling BLU Devices Over Privacy Concerns, BLU Cries Fake News (Update: They’re Back)

Tim August 2, 2017 5

In a press release published two days ago, BLU responded to recent findings that its smartphones are putting sensitive customer data at risk. Demonstrated by security firm Kryptowire, select BLU handsets have been collecting user data and then transmitting...

AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

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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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 5

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 5

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 5

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 5

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 5

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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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