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Samsung Chromebook Plus Up for Pre-Order, Available Next Week for $449

Tim February 10, 2017 23

The Chromebook Plus from Samsung is now listed in the Google Store, as well as other retailers, but isn't quite ready for purchase. If you can hold out just a couple more days, though, it should be available starting February 13, priced at $449. For specs,...

Bethesda Pinball, From Zen Studios, Now Available on Google Play

Tim February 10, 2017 7

Bethesda Pinball, probably the set of tables I've been most excited to play, is now available on Google Play from its makers at Zen Studios. Inside the app, players will find tables based on Fallout 4, DOOM, and Skyrim. Upon first opening, players will be...

Sprint Announces 5 Unlimited Lines for $90 Promo Plan That Only Lasts a Year

Kellen February 10, 2017 22

Sprint announced a new promo plan today that gets customers into 5 lines of unlimited talk, text, and data for $90. While that sure sounds like a good deal up front, you should know that that price only lasts for about a year before your bill will increase...

Google Rolling Out Instant Tethering to Nexus and Pixel Devices

Tim February 10, 2017 44

Instant Tethering, a feature created by Google to make the act of tethering two devices somewhat magical, is officially rolling out to a select number of devices. According to Google's Omri Amarilio, the feature utilizes Bluetooth to establish a connection...

T-Mobile Tuesdays Bringing Back Free Pizza, This Time With Papa John’s

Tim February 10, 2017 33

This year's Valentine's Day happens to fall on a Tuesday, meaning T-Mobile is treating it as if it's the biggest T-Mobile Tuesday holiday to ever happen. And with the announcement that the company is bringing back free pizza, maybe it is. In a press release...

LG Watch Sport and Watch Style Now Available at the Google Store

Kellen February 10, 2017 53

And now the LG Watch Sport and Watch Style are available at the Google Store. They appear to be in-stock and ready to ship, with expedited shipping expecting delivery by Monday or Tuesday. Get them orders in! For the Watch Sport, you are looking at a $349...

HTC Valentine’s Day Deals Include $150 Off HTC 10, $200 Off One A9

Tim February 10, 2017 16

HTC Hot Deals are back for this year's hottest holiday - Valentine's Day. Starting today through Friday, February 17, folks can pick up a number of HTC devices, all with big savings attached. As listed, you can grab a HTC 10 for $150 off ($549), One A9 for $...

OnePlus 3T 128GB Model Now Up for Pre-Order

Kellen February 10, 2017 15

Had you been holding off on purchasing the OnePlus 3T because you really wanted the 128GB model? If so, we have good news to share today. The 128GB model is now up for pre-order and says it'll ship within the next 8 days. The 128GB model comes in Gunmetal and...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 15

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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