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Weekly Recap: Wait for the Galaxy S8 Soon Draws to a Close

Tim April 14, 2017 30

As the work week comes to an end, we draw that much closer to the official launch of the Galaxy S8. It's happening next week, folks. In the meantime, there's plenty of other stuff going on. We gave you five awesome reasons to buy the LG G6 (it's a great phone!...

DEAL: Buy Google Home From Newegg, Get a Free TP-LINK Smart Plug ($30 Value)

Kellen April 14, 2017 8

I figured Easter weekend would bring better deals, but so far the line-up is looking pretty weak. Still, this deal on a Google Home that includes a free TP-LINK HS100 smart plug outlet is solid. Basically, you pay $129 for the Google Home and get the smart...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser Trailer #1 is Here…

Kellen April 14, 2017 58

As is almost always the case, I'll just leave this here without comment, but yes, the Star Wars: The Last Jedi teaser trailer #1 is here. XMAS, GET HERE NOW. Enjoy. The movie arrives December 15. https://twitter.com/starwars/status/852913950060494848?ref_src=...

Report: Galaxy S8 Active Headed to AT&T, Naturally

Tim April 14, 2017 45

To the surprise of no one, AT&T is reported to be the exclusive carrier for the Galaxy S8 Active, an upcoming device from Samsung that will almost certainly take the gorgeous piece of work that is the Galaxy S8, then ruggedize it and make it look...

DEAL: Original Huawei Watch is Just $165 at Amazon Right Now (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2017 41

The original Huawei Watch might still be one of the best smartwatches on the planet (our review). Actually, no, it is one of the best. With its classic design, fantastic AMOLED display, solid performance, and and range of variations, I'd still choose this...

DEAL: Aukey Car Charger With Both Quick Charge 3.0 and 5V/3A USB Type-C Ports is Just $9

Kellen April 13, 2017 35

I think I found your next car charger. The AUKEY dual port car charger with both USB Type-C (5V/3A) and Quick Charge 3.0 USB ports can be had at Amazon right now for just $9 with code. It typically runs $20, so we're talking a heck of a deal. With this, you'll...

Dropbox Brings Doc Scanner to Android, Paper Now Offered Offline

Tim April 13, 2017 11

Announced earlier this week and now rolling out, Dropbox is bringing its awesome Doc Scanner feature to Android users. For anyone keeping score, this feature was first made available on iOS back in June, 2016. That's not quite a year ago, but close enough for...

T-Mobile Just Picked Up the 600MHz “Spectrum Mother Lode” to Bring Their Network Everywhere

Kellen April 13, 2017 315

T-Mobile just made its largest investment ever by spending nearly $8 billion(!) to acquire 45% of the FCC's available 600MHz low-band spectrum that was up for auction. This is the type of spectrum that penetrates buildings better and also reaches further from...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 315

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 315

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 315

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 315

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 315

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 315

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 315

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 315

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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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