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Movado to Enter the Android Wear Game, Pricing Starts at $495

Tim March 8, 2017 104

Announced this morning, Movado is partnering with Google to launch a lineup of Android Wear devices under the company's existing Connected moniker, with unveiling scheduled for Baselworld 2017. With prices set to begin at $495(!), the lineup of five styles...

Report: Nest Readying Sub-$200 Thermostat, Home Security System

Tim March 8, 2017 58

According to a report from Bloomberg that cites a source familiar with the matter, Nest is working on at least three new products: A Nest Thermostat that will cost less than $200, a home security alarm system, plus remote room sensors to go along with new and...

Google Assistant in Full Rollout Now, Here are Some Tips to Get You Started

Kellen March 8, 2017 279

Last week, Google Assistant started a slow rollout to all devices running Nougat and Marshmallow. Over the past several days, we've seen a number of you ask when you might actually see it arrive on your phones, as if that rollout might have been slower than...

Report: Google Cooking Up Smart Features for Android O to Show Off at Google I/O

Tim March 7, 2017 103

This year's Google I/O is set to take place in May, but rumors are already hitting the web, detailing what we might see at the annual Google-tastic developer conference. According to a recent report from VentureBeat, attendees and online viewers can expect to...

Android Distribution Updated for March 2017: Whoa, Settle Down Nougat!

Kellen March 7, 2017 30

Google updated the Android distribution numbers today, showing a rise in Nougat to almost 3% of the pie (2.8% to be exact). That's an historically massive jump from the 1.2% it sat at last month. It's probably the largest jump of a new Android version in...

GlassWire is a Free Android App That Helps You Monitor App Data Usage

Kellen March 7, 2017 21

Should you consider yourself either an obsessive tech nerd or privacy freak, you may want to take a look at this new app called GlassWire. It just hit Android this week as a free app that helps you monitor the data/network usage of the apps on your phone. I...

Playstation Vue Gets Multi-Channel Viewing as March Madness Approaches

Kellen March 7, 2017 26

Today, Playstation Vue announced that it will introduce a new feature called multi-view that gives users the power to watch up to three channels simultaneously. At this time, the feature will only be available to subscribers who watch Vue through a PS4, but...

Tomb Raider Now Available on SHIELD TV Natively Via Google Play

Tim March 7, 2017 6

The Tomb Raider title from 2013, which is the Lara Croft origin story, is now natively available on Android, exclusive to the NVIDIA SHIELD TV. This port of Tomb Raider consists of the same environmental puzzles, combat experience, and tombs to discover, but...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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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