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Samsung Acquires Viv AI Platform, From the Creators of Apple’s Siri

Tim October 6, 2016 24

Samsung announced plans to acquire Viv this week, an AI assistant system that was co-founded by Dag Kittlaus, Adam Cheyer and Chris Brigham. If the names aren't familiar to you, their work surely is, as they are responsible for the creation of Siri, which was...

ASUS ZenPad Z10 Features a 9.7″ 2K Display, Only at Verizon for $329

Tim October 6, 2016 45

A new ASUS tablet is available exclusively at Verizon starting today, the ZenPad Z10. Featuring an extremely thin body (0.28"), coupled with a large 9.7-inch "2K" display (2048 x 1536), the ZenPad Z10 is a nice looking tablet. Complete with radios capable of...

Verizon’s Bloatware on the Pixel Will be Minimal, Maybe Just 3 Apps

Kellen October 6, 2016 155

Worried about all of the bloatware in Verizon's arsenal that it could try and pre-load onto your pre-ordered Pixel or Pixel XL? I have good news! It might not be all that bad! According to Verizon's business sales portal, there may be just three apps that load...

GIPHY CAM, Greatest App Ever, Available Now on Google Play

Tim October 6, 2016 4

One day, we will actually crown the world's greatest app, but until that happens, GIPHY CAM can have the title. Launched onto Google Play this morning for all to download, GIPHY CAM brings all of the GIF fun you can imagine, letting users easily produce and...

Reminder: Google’s Pixel Phones Aren’t “Only on Verizon”

Kellen October 6, 2016 198

Google's ad blitz for its new Pixel phones has much greater reach than any other product ad campaign of theirs I can recall. We are seeing non-stop TV ads, carefully placed billboards in major cities, and even full four-page ads in newspapers like USA Today....

LG V20 Hits T-Mobile October 28 With Free $150 B&O H3 Earbuds (UPDATED: AT&T and Sprint Info)

Kellen October 6, 2016 101

LG announced their new flagship, the V20, back in early September and we are now starting to see official launch date announcements from carrier partners. The first out of the gate is T-Mobile, who says that the V20 hits their network on October 28. T-Mobile...

We Touched Pixels!

Kellen October 5, 2016 9

The Droid Life Show is happening earlier this week because with Google's October 4 event now finished, we have too much to talk about and don't want wait until Friday. So, join us as we run through the Pixel phones, Google Home, Google WiFi, Chromecast, and...

T-Mobile CEO John Legere Wants to Send You to Mars

Tim October 5, 2016 27

John Legere, the man responsible for making T-Mobile the competitive carrier it currently is, has officially reached 3 million followers on Twitter. While that's impressive, Legere's celebration for this milestone is completely ludicrous. Announced via his...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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