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Verizon Tweaks Prepaid Line-Up by Improving Some Options, Throttling Others (Updated)

Kellen June 2, 2017 32

Believe it or not, Verizon's prepaid line-up has gotten pretty good in recent years. As a company that has never in its history been referred to as offering "great value," their prepaid options actually danced near that line. And still today, even with an...

DEAL: Refurbished Amazon Echo Dot in Black or White, Just $38

Tim June 1, 2017 8

The Amazon Echo Dot is an already affordable way to get Alexa into every room of your house. However, with the latest deal for Amazon's miniature cylinder speaker, you can grab a certified refurbished unit for just $38, down from a usual price of $45. ...

Samsung Connect Home is a Mesh WiFi System and SmartThings Hub All in One

Tim June 1, 2017 16

Samsung has released more details and availability for Connect Home, a system that combines a WiFi mesh network with a SmartThings Hub. Essentially, Connect Home will offer you the same mesh WiFi capabilities as other options on the market, but with the...

Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+ Gets Three Improvements Over 4.0

Kellen June 1, 2017 20

Back in November, Qualcomm announced both its new Snapdragon 835 processor and its newest version of fast charging technology, Quick Charge 4.0. While no current devices have been confirmed to support Quick Charge 4.0, even though there are a handful of them ...

Misfit Launches ‘M.Y.Misfit’ Customization Tool Ahead of Vapor Launch

Tim June 1, 2017 7

Personally, I haven't necessarily been wowed by the latest lineup of Android Wear devices in 2017. One that does have my eye, though, is the Misfit Vapor. The Vapor is scheduled to launch later this summer, but in the meantime, Misfit has unveiled M.Y.Misfit....

DEAL: Verizon Giving Out Free Google Home With Pixel Purchase, $100 Off Select Phones

Kellen June 1, 2017 25

For a limited time, Verizon is hosting a deal that will land you a free Google Home if you buy a Pixel or Pixel XL. If that doesn't interest you and you might like a different phone, they are also hosting an "exclusive online offer" for $100 off select phones...

Updated OxygenOS Beta for OnePlus 3 and 3T Offers Ambient Display 2.0, Exclusive Font

Tim June 1, 2017 11

An OxygenOS beta update for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T is rolling out, available to anyone and everyone who is willing to give it a try. Inside, there is a long list of changes, including Ambient Display 2.0, a sharing functionality for "Shot on OnePlus," as...

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Upgrade 5.2 Brings Plex Live TV and DVR Support

Tim June 1, 2017 19

Announced in coordination with Plex's unveiling of Live TV and DVR functionality, SHIELD TV owners should be on the lookout for Experience Upgrade 5.2 over the coming weeks. Said to rollout to those enrolled in the SHIELD Preview Program first, Upgrade 5.2...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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