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Samsung is Probably Going to Remotely Kill Remaining Galaxy Note 7 Devices (Updated)

Kellen December 8, 2016 145

Hey, guy who refuses to return his Galaxy Note 7, your time is almost up. After giving you close to two full months to return your mini bomb following a second and final recall, Samsung may take measures into its own hands by remotely killing your device. ...

Yahoo Launches Official Answers Now App for Q&A Community

Tim December 8, 2016 11

Yahoo has a new app publicly available for Android and iOS (was previously in beta), catered to anyone still loving its Answers service. Called Answers Now, folks can submit questions while on-the-go via the app, then receive what should be "high quality"...

DEAL: Chromecast for $25 ($10 Off) at Office Depot

Tim December 8, 2016 20

Chromecast, possibly the greatest stocking stuffer gift of all time, can now be purchased for just $25 via Office Depot's website. At $25, you're saving $10 per unit, making this an even sweeter pickup for yourself, or someone you may know who is in need. ...

#TBT: We Wrongly Thought Neptune Pine Would be Awesome

Tim December 8, 2016 30

Please tell me you remember the Neptune Pine. Back in late 2014, the Neptune Pine finally launched, about a year after its debut on Kickstarter. Initially seeking only $100,000 in funding, the Kickstarter page shows the company received over $800K, easily...

Google Home’s Conversation Actions are Open for Developers to Make Magic Happen

Kellen December 8, 2016 15

During Google's unveiling of Google Home, the Pixel phones, and Google Assistant a couple of months ago, they showed off a preview of the future of Assistant on both devices. That future was highlighted by Actions on Google, the 2-piece platform that Google...

Rockstar Games Launches ‘Bully: Anniversary Edition’ for Android

Tim December 8, 2016 16

Rockstar Games, without too much fanfare, launched Bully: Anniversary Edition onto Google Play this morning. Priced at $6.99, Bully is the story of Jimmy Hopkins, who is dropped into a new school and forced to master the complex social hierarchy. Given this...

Report: Samsung Going “All-Screen” Design in Galaxy S8, May Launch in April

Kellen December 8, 2016 45

According to a report out of Bloomberg, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge will sport all-screen front designs, much like Xiaomi introduced with their new Mi Mix phone. We're talking mostly bezel-less designs that laugh at companies who have bragged in...

DIRECTV NOW Intros 72-Hour Rewind Feature

Tim December 8, 2016 79

If you haven't canceled your subscription already and are still enjoying DIRECTV NOW, you will be happy to learn that a new feature has been implemented into the service this morning. From what DIRECTV details, users can now use the ability to rewind TV up to...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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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