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DEAL: Google WiFi 3-Pack is $19 Off at Best Buy

Kellen June 2, 2017 12

Mesh WiFi systems are all the rage these days with the tech kids. They are like the spinners of routers, you could say. Eh, look at me all hip and sh*t! I know what spinners are! Anyways, Google WiFi 3-packs are currently discounted at Best Buy to just $279.99...

Verizon Moto Z Play DROID Edition Updated With May Security Patch

Tim June 2, 2017 11

A security update is rolling out to the Moto Z Play DROID Edition on Verizon, bringing it up to the May 1 patch level. Beyond that, it doesn't look like Motorola or Verizon baked anything else into the update. If there was something else, Verizon's changelog...

DEAL: Google Home for $105 Right Now at Newegg!

Kellen June 2, 2017 21

Oooooh, this is a good deal on Google Home. Newegg Flash is currently selling Google Home units for just $105 for a limited time (likely until they sell through the lot they have). That's $25 off and the best price we've seen on Home since Thanksgiving. Since...

LG Launches LG Pay in South Korea, Its Samsung Pay Competitor

Tim June 2, 2017 23

At long last, after almost two years of reporting on its development, LG has launched LG Pay in South Korea. First reported in 2015, but then confirmed to launch this June, LG Pay is LG's mobile payments platform. Very similar to what Samsung has with Samsung...

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 ...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 20

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

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 20

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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