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Verizon Moto Z and Z Force Receiving Nougat Update, According to reddit Users

Tim November 18, 2016 57

According to owners on reddit, the Moto Z and Moto Z Force for Verizon are receiving an update to Nougat, though, Verizon has not yet made that move official through its website. The update for the Moto Z is apparently labeled as NCL26.86-11, with the install...

Nest Adds Android TV Support, Watch Live Feeds While on the Couch

Tim November 18, 2016 9

Nest announced support for Android TV today, allowing anyone with a Nest Cam to stream their live feeds directly to the living room's centerpiece. With the latest update to the Nest application, users can also scrub through their video history and switch...

HTC Black Friday Deals Start Next Monday, Includes $200 Off HTC 10 and RE Camera for $75

Tim November 18, 2016 18

I'm truly sorry if you are over reading about Black Friday deals, but what can I say, it's that time of year. Today, HTC announced its plans for Black Friday, and to switch it up, the company is kicking off its sales next Monday, November 21 at 12AM Eastern. ...

DEAL: Amazon Prime Membership Only $79 Today, Down From $99

Tim November 18, 2016 16

It's the holidays and if you aren't doing a bit of your shopping on Amazon, you might doing it wrong. For today only, you can grab an Amazon Prime membership for just $79, down from its usual price of $99. With Prime, members get access to free 2-day shipping...

Best Buy Will Sell Google Home for $99 on Black Friday

Tim November 18, 2016 40

According to Best Buy's ad for Black Friday, the retailer will be selling Google Home for just $99, down from its regular price of $129. That's $30 in savings, should Google's Assistant-powered air freshener interest you. With the purchase of Google Home,...

Four More Chromebooks Receive Google Play Support Via Developer Channel

Tim November 18, 2016 5

Four more Chromebooks are receiving support for Android apps this week, with plenty more to come. The latest Chrome OS devices to receive support through the developer channel are the Dell Chromebook 13, HP 13, Samsung Chromebook 3, and ASUS C301SA. Getting ...

Download: OnePlus 3T Wallpapers Straight From Creator

Tim November 18, 2016 15

The wallpapers that will ship on the OnePlus 3T are now available for download, straight from the artist who created them. Earlier this year, OnePlus tapped Hampus Olsson for the OnePlus 3, and it's no different for the OnePlus 3T. Olsson is a very talented...

Eero Gets Biggest Update Yet With Alexa Integration, “TrueMesh” Tech, App Improvements

Kellen November 18, 2016 3

Eero, the smart WiFi system that Google WiFi seems to have modeled itself after, is set to receive it's biggest platform update to date. That means up to 2x speed improvements on networks, more intelligent WiFi throughout a home, Amazon Alexa integration for...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 3

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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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