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Samsung Pay Expands Into Four New Markets

Kellen April 27, 2017 2

This morning, Samsung announced that its mobile payment system, Samsung Pay, has expanded into four new markets. Over the next couple of days, Samsung Pay will officially arrive in Sweden and United Arab Emirates (UAE), followed by an "early access" launch in...

Facer Intros ‘Daily Mix’ for Android Wear Users, Get New Faces Each Day for Free

Tim April 26, 2017 17

Facer, the platform made for those looking to find the perfect watch face, as well as those looking to spread their creative wings and make their own watch faces, just announced Daily Mix. With this feature, Facer users will find new faces each day awaiting...

Amazon’s Echo Look is an Alexa-Powered Camera Helping You Look Your Flyest

Kellen April 26, 2017 29

Amazon's Echo line of products expanded this morning with the introduction of the Echo Look, a "hands-free camera and style assistant." I know, all of you dudes in the building are asking if it's April 1 today, and I can tell you that it isn't. This is a real...

Google Trips Gets Improvements Just in Time for Your Summer Vacations

Kellen April 26, 2017 8

After making its public debut last fall, Google Trips hasn't seen many updates. Today, that changes, thanks to an update that adds several new features to Google's trip planner and organizer. In the update, you'll now find an option to share every single one...

You Can Now Access Over 5 Million Recipes Through Google Assistant

Tim April 26, 2017 5

Thanks to Bon Appetit, The New York Times, Food Network and more, Google Assistant now features access to over 5 million recipes. Essentially any dish you can think of, Google Assistant and Google Home can now walk you through the cooking process step by step....

Moto X Pure Edition Receiving Nougat Update

Tim April 26, 2017 122

Listed back in October of last year as one of Motorola's devices that would receive Nougat, it appears the update for the Moto X Pure Edition is now ready for rollout. Inside, folks still rocking this gorgeous smartphone can expect all the typical Nougat...

Google Bluetooth Headphones With Noise Canceling Stopped at the FCC Today

Kellen April 26, 2017 51

A pair of Google-branded Bluetooth headphones with Active Noice Canceling (ANC) stopped off at the FCC today. We didn't know that Google had such an audio device in the works, but the filing doesn't really hold anything back. In fact, we have full photos, a...

Reported OnePlus 5 Render Details Dual Rear-Facing Cameras

Tim April 26, 2017 36

A reported render of the OnePlus 5 posted via an Indian outlet is making the rounds, detailing a big change we might see this year from OnePlus. As you can see, the render showcases dual rear-facing cameras on the device, with an LED flash sitting below,...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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