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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...

UHD Movies Begin to Appear on Google Play Movies

Tim November 18, 2016 79

When Google announced the Chromecast Ultra, it was made quite clear that to take advantage of the dongle's 4K capability, movies in UHD resolution would soon make their way to Google Play. As of this week on Google Play Movies, that process has begun. ...

Any.do’s New Assistant Can Handle Real Tasks on Your To-Do List

Tim November 17, 2016 5

Any.do 4.0 is rolling out, and it's easily the biggest update release for the platform yet. Inside, Any.do is marrying three functions: Calendar, To-Do list, and the new Any.do Assistant, providing you with an app that not only manages what you have going on...

Zen Studios Teaming With Bethesda for Pinball Pack: DOOM, Fallout, and Skyrim All in the Mix

Tim November 17, 2016 3

Hitting mobile platforms on December 8, Zen Studios is teaming up with Bethesda to launch what may be the coolest pinball pack of all time. Inside this pack, pinball lovers will find tables based on three of Bethesda's most popular titles - Fallout, DOOM, and...

#TBT: Samsung Releases Galaxy Round, AKA Galaxy Taco

Tim November 17, 2016 28

It has been three years since Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy Round, but it's a device we will never forget. While other device makers were focusing on curving displays from top to bottom, Samsung was working on left to right. Because of this innovative ...

AT&T Customers Can Send Text Messages Via Amazon Echo Starting Tomorrow

Tim November 17, 2016 31

Starting tomorrow, AT&T customers who own an Amazon Echo will be able to send text messages with Alexa. With the soon-to-be-launched Send Message Skill on Echo, users need only ask Alexa to send a message to a contact, then dictate the message. If your...

DEAL: $50 Off a Nest Cam Outdoor 2-Pack, Brings Price to $348

Tim November 17, 2016 17

For the holiday shopping season, you can grab a 2-pack of Nest Cam Outdoor cameras at $50 off, bringing your total to $348 for the pair. Should that be considered as cheap? Not really, but if you were in the market for these exact cameras, $50 off for a pair...

Mophie Juice Pack Moto Mod Available for Pre-Order at Verizon, Priced at $80

Tim November 17, 2016 60

There is a new Moto Mod up for pre-order from Mophie and Verizon this week, a juice pack bringing an extra 3,000mAh of battery to your Moto Z device. Priced at $79.99, that's 60% extra battery for your phone. Listed under the features, an LED power indicator...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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