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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...

Every Starbucks is Now a PokéStop or Gym, New Frappuccino Flavor to Celebrate

Tim December 8, 2016 22

On the heels of yesterday's announcement that every single Sprint store across the US is now a PokéStop or Gym for Pokémon GO, the same can now be said for every Starbucks. In total, around 7,800 Starbucks locations have been transformed into either Gyms for...

Samsung Intros Galaxy S7 Edge in Black Pearl, Jack Sparrow Approves

Tim December 8, 2016 58

Samsung has a new color for the Galaxy S7 Edge this week, available in select markets beginning tomorrow, December 9. The new color is named Black Pearl, and if I didn't know any better, I'd say it's quite reminiscent of Apple's "Jet Black" for the iPhone 7....

Wave of Daydream VR Apps Hits Google Play: Need for Speed, Gunjack 2, HBO Now and More

Kellen December 8, 2016 25

If you were at all originally concerned that a lack of content would be an issue with Google's Daydream VR platform, hopefully days like today, where Google pushes out a bunch of apps and games in waves will help. We're seeing high-end titles like Gunjack 2:...

Report: NVIDIA May Launch SHIELD Android TV Sequel at CES (Update)

Tim December 7, 2016 36

According to a source of Slash Gear, NVIDIA will unveil a sequel to 2015's SHIELD Android TV set-top box. Said to go by the exact same name, the device will be quite similar to NVIDIA's proven Android TV device, but will feature a few updated internals. As...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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