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DEAL: Nest Thermostat is $50 or More Off at Most Retailers

Kellen June 29, 2017 10

As we head into the 4th of July weekend, prepare for another wave of deals on some of the top electronics. For example, the Nest Thermostat (3rd gen) has been discounted almost everywhere by at least $50. Some retailers even have it lower at $51 or so. No...

Moto Z2 Play Available Today at Verizon for $408

Kellen June 29, 2017 28

The Moto Z2 Play on Verizon has arrived this morning and it's pretty reasonably priced. It's also exclusive to Verizon at the moment, before landing at Motorola's store later this summer in an unlocked capacity. At just $408 full retail or $17 per month for 24...

Moto Z2 Play Unboxing!

Kellen June 29, 2017 48

The new Moto Z2 Play was announced only a short few weeks ago, yet here we are with the Verizon model in house. You may be wondering why we care about a mid-tier-ish phone like the Z2 Play when we have the OnePlus 5 out, the Essential Phone on the way, and...

Here are a Bunch of Essential Phones Charging, Because Why Not?

Kellen June 28, 2017 59

No you still can't buy the Essential Phone, but look how pretty it is as it charges. Oooh, pretty. That's all. https://twitter.com/essential/status/880153782981599232

Samsung Updates TouchWiz Launcher to Fix Lag Issues

Tim June 28, 2017 60

Samsung has published an update to the official TouchWiz launcher for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, indicating that the update should resolve a "lag issue" when swiping up and down between the home screen and app drawer. On top of that important fix, Samsung...

Suggested Sharing and Shared Libraries Rolling Out to Google Photos

Tim June 28, 2017 8

First detailed at Google I/O, new sharing features are officially rolling out to users of Google Photos in the US. The two new features are Suggested Sharing and Shared Libraries. With Suggested Sharing, Google Photos automatically goes over your library of...

Samsung Turns ISOCELL Tech Into Its Own Image Sensor Brand

Tim June 28, 2017 5

In 2013, Samsung introduced its ISOCELL technology for smartphone cameras. This week at MWC Shanghai, the company announced a complete image sensor brand with the same name. If you haven't been paying attention to this specific ISOCELL tech, it's pretty...

Qualcomm’s New Fingerprint Sensors Work Under Glass, Metal, Water

Kellen June 28, 2017 23

There has been a lot of talk lately about the future of fingerprint sensors in phones. Specifically, we keep wondering who will be the first major manufacturer to put one under glass to help tighten up design. We thought it would be Samsung with the Galaxy S8...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 23

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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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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