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WATCH: HTC’s “Squeeze for the #BrilliantU” Event!

Kellen May 15, 2017 14

I know the timing here is kind of random, but in case you forgot, HTC is hosting a press event tonight in Taiwan. We are fully expecting them to announce the HTC U11, the follow-up to last year's HTC 10 and this year's U Ultra. Details for this device have...

More Channels Added to YouTube TV’s $35/Month Base Lineup

Tim May 15, 2017 54

While many are still awaiting YouTube TV to hit their neighborhood, given it's still limited to just a few markets, a few more channels have been added to the service's base $35/month lineup. These new channels are ready for watching, including AMC, BBC...

Is Google Home Finally Getting Reminder Controls?

Kellen May 15, 2017 21

With Google I/O shenanigans going down this week, we fully expect to get some sort of big update to Google Home. After initially announcing the platform at last year's I/O, it only makes sense that Google take some time to talk about what they have planned...

Rooted Android Device? No Netflix for You

Tim May 15, 2017 100

It appears that over the weekend, a few rooted Android users discovered Netflix is no longer allowing them to access the streaming service. In fact, they can't download Netflix from Google Play, rendering the rooted phones useless if Netflix is involved....

Volvo and Audi Bringing Android Auto With Google Assistant to Next-Gen Cars, Will be Previewed at Google I/O

Tim May 15, 2017 6

Announced this morning, Audi and Volvo will be including Android Auto natively in their next generation of vehicles, with the systems on display at this week's Google I/O. There were not many specifics mentioned with regard to models that will have Android...

Motorola Announces the Moto C and C Plus, Starting at Around $100

Kellen May 15, 2017 28

Motorola announced the Moto C and Moto C Plus this morning, two devices that are certainly of the affordable variety. In fact, the leak of Moto's 2017 line-up that we just shared shows the C as the lowest tier from the company. The Moto C and Moto C Plus will...

Moto’s 2017 Line to Include Z, X, G, E, and C Models

Kellen May 15, 2017 62

Motorola won't be taking a minimal approach to smartphone releases in 2017, according to an image posted by @evleaks. The image appears to be from some sort Motorola employee or investor type gathering that showed off the entire line-up of incoming devices,...

Weekly Recap: I/O So Close You Can Taste the Oreo

Kellen May 12, 2017 5

Google I/O is next week, so you are going to want to make sure you catch up on everything that happened this week. I say that because next week will be beyond nuts with the amount of news that is sure to pour in and you'll want to be current before we get...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 5

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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