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LeEco’s $2 Billion Vizio Acquisition Attempt is No More

Tim April 10, 2017 34

The $2 billion acquisition attempt of Vizio by LeEco that was announced last July, is now dead. According to LeEco, "regulatory headwinds" are to blame, but that's likely only a portion of the fundamental problems facing LeEco at this time. With the...

RunIQ From New Balance to Receive Android Wear 2.0 This Week

Tim April 10, 2017 11

More Android Wear 2.0 news this glorious Monday, with New Balance also confirming that the RunIQ smartwatch will receive the update no later than April 14 (later this week). With the 2.0 update, users will find access to Google Assistant, a changed up user...

Google Home Looks Ready for Multi-User Access as It Ditches Google Keep Shopping Lists

Kellen April 10, 2017 38

Should you open up your Google Home app this morning, you'll see a new card in the "Discover" tab telling you that "Multiple users now supported." That's big news for Home, since it's always been a bit awkward having it attached to a single Google account when...

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition to Receive Android Wear 2.0 Update in Early May

Tim April 10, 2017 14

Following the news that Android Wear 2.0 is already making its way to the LG G Watch R and Watch Urbane, LG announced this morning that the Watch Urbane 2nd Edition will soon receive the update in early May. Detailed by LG, once the update is rolled out, 2nd...

ZTE Quartz Smartwatch is Official, Arrives at T-Mobile April 14 for $192

Kellen April 10, 2017 18

ZTE quietly announced their new Android Wear watch today, the Quartz. This new Android Wear 2.0-equipped watch arrives April 14 at T-Mobile for under $200. What do you get with the ZTE Quartz? You get a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 1.4-inch full circle...

Google Reportedly Really Wants LG to Make Them OLED Displays for the New Pixel Phones

Kellen April 10, 2017 72

On a recent DL Show, Tim and I talked about how frustrating it was that LG continues this slow (read: non-existent) move into OLED smartphone display panel production. We brought it up because Samsung moved into the space years ago and has become the king, yet...

Weekly Recap: Where We Review the LG G6 and You Show Love to Cases

Kellen April 7, 2017 13

Since we're all just counting the days until the arrival of the Galaxy S8, what could possibly be worth highlighting from the past week? A lot, bruh! We reviewed the LG G6 in both written and video forms. (Spoiler: It's an awesome phone!) We watched as Comcast...

DEALS: Best Buy Hosting Sale on Lots of Smart Home Stuff

Tim April 7, 2017 25

For a limited time, Best Buy is hosting a deal on select Smart Home items, such as an ecobee 3 smart thermostat, Luma mesh WiFi system, and even a Canary security system. The savings range, but there are four items in particular that caught our eye. For the...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 25

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 25

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 25

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 25

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 25

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 25

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 25

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 25

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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