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Here’s the Movado Connect, Available This Fall

Tim March 24, 2017 88

Movado, one of the other luxury brands entering the Android Wear market, has now detailed what the upcoming Connect smartwatch looks like. Spoiler alert, it looks like a Movado. Thanks to the Museum dial, a signature look seen on many Movado timepieces, the...

T-Mobile Offers Scam Block and Scam ID, Fends Off Would-Be Scam Calls

Tim March 24, 2017 56

Available to all T-Mobile customers with a compatible phone (any device capable of displaying caller ID), Scam Block and Scam ID will make sure you aren't picking up the phone when an unwanted solicitor or potential scammer is on the other line. The way Scam...

Moto G5 Plus Hits US on March 31 for $185 With Amazon Ads, $230 without

Kellen March 23, 2017 62

The Moto G5 Plus arrives in the US on March 31, folks. When it arrives, it'll be available for as little as $184.99 if you order the Prime Exclusive version from Amazon, which means it includes Amazon ads sprinkled about. If you want the clean version, it'll...

Rogue One is Now Available on Google Play!

Kellen March 23, 2017 21

March 24 was supposed to be the day and all parties delivered the goods - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is now available on Google Play. It's currently priced in HD at $19.99 and no rentals or 4K are there from what I can tell. Go get it! Play Link

Hangouts is Losing SMS Integration on May 22

Kellen March 23, 2017 104

With Google Voice back in action, Android Messages getting a major push as the RCS client of the future, Allo out here doing nothing but acting as a punchline, and Hangouts transforming into a 2-piece enterprise solution going forward, we have some clarity on...

Nova Launcher Beta Update Introduces Dynamic Badges, an Alternate to Notification Counts

Kellen March 23, 2017 26

A new Nova Launcher beta (v5.1) arrived today with new addition worth talking about: Dynamic Badges. What the hell are Dynamic Badges? Glad you asked! They are a potential upgrade over your standard notification count badges that will show you more info...

DEAL: 3-Pack of USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapters is Just $6

Kellen March 23, 2017 14

Most phones come equipped with a USB Type-C port these days, so that means the included charger in the box will take care of your charging needs for the most part. But let's say you have a bunch of old chargers lying around that you'd like to get some use out...

Facebook Messenger Update Brings Message Reactions and Mentions

Tim March 23, 2017 18

An update is headed out for users of Messenger, bringing Reactions for messages, plus Mentions for when you're inside a group chat. Facebook wants to provide a more fun and useful experience inside Messenger, and with Reactions, that's what you will get. Once...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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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