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Samsung Wallet Gets Audi Key Support, Coming Soon to US

Tim November 15, 2024 1

Samsung has been teasing digital car keys for quite some time (January, 2021), but we have only begun to see the feature become available from very select automakers. This week, it was announced that Audi is the latest car company that can have digital keys...

All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024 8

You all know Spigen, right? They've made quality cases and other tech-related accessories over the years with prices that are typically quite reasonable. Did you know they have another company called Cyrill? It's OK, I didn't either. They are worth knowing...

Fitbit Ace LTE’s New Update Adds Family Communications, Quests, More

Kellen November 14, 2024 1

The Fitbit Ace LTE is Google's kid smartwatch that parents can use to communicate with their families or track their location, while the kids get some games, an introduction into daily fitness goals, and their first smartwatch experience. While not a perfect...

DEAL: Galaxy Ring for $179, Its Lowest Price Yet ($220 Off)

Tim November 14, 2024 2

We don't see Galaxy Ring get discounted often for whatever reason Samsung has, but even this little health and wellness-focused wearable isn't impervious to Black Friday deals. Over on Samsung's website, you can snag a Galaxy Ring at up to $100 off thanks to...

Google’s Gemini App Lands on iPhone

Kellen November 14, 2024 2

The iPhone is getting its own Gemini app from Google today. The new AI assistant app is available for free right away. Since Apple limits almost everything that 3rd party apps can do on an iPhone and in iOS, you might be wondering how this could be any sort of...

Teslogic Brings Android to Your Tesla, Already Fully Funded (Updated)

Tim November 14, 2024 10

My wife has a Tesla that she loves, and while I admit the software is pretty slick and continuously getting updated, there are times where I think to myself that it would be much more cool if it was running Android. Having access to whatever apps I want...

DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024 1

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few weeks or months to snag Samsung's latest foldable device, that wait is going to pay off. In total, there is up to $1450 in savings to be...

Google Play Protect Gets Live Threat Detection of Dangerous Apps

Kellen November 13, 2024 1

We just got done telling you about Pixel phones and their new real-time Scam Detection for calls, but Google actually has a second part to today's security announcements. Google Play is getting its own real-time threat detection service to let you know if an...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 1

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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