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Galaxy Note 7 Pre-Orders are Apparently “Highest Ever” for a Galaxy Phone

Tim August 10, 2016 213

According to reports out of Korea, pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 7 are crazy good. So good in fact, the Galaxy Note 7 pre-order numbers are the "highest ever" for a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. For a bit more detail, using industry data as of August 9, the...

Google Play Developer Console App Updated With Review Notifications, Staged Rollout Controls

Tim August 10, 2016 2

The official Google Play Developer Console application has been updated this week, bringing new features for app developers to take advantage of. Inside this update, users can begin to receive updates for new reviews posted onto their apps, as well as search...

This B&O 4K TV Features Android TV, 40″ Starts at Only $6,700

Tim August 10, 2016 30

Do you love TV? Is money no object? Well, Bang & Olufsen just announced a television set for you. Featuring 4K resolution, as well as Android TV built-in, the BeoVision 14 is priced starting at only $6,700 for the 40" model. If you need something a bit...

Gmail Will Soon Warn You if a Sender Can’t be Authenticated

Kellen August 10, 2016 12

This week, Google is pushing the slightest of changes to their web and Android Gmail apps that should help inform you of potential risks ahead when accessing individual emails. Going forward, as emails flood into your inbox that can't be authenticated by...

DEAL: Get a Tronsmart Fast Wireless Charger for $19 With This Coupon Code

Tim August 10, 2016 29

For all of you Samsung (as well as other compatible) device owners, Tronsmart is hosting a coupon code sale on its Fast Wireless Charger via Amazon. Without the coupon code, the price of this charger is listed at $24.99 for Prime members. With the code added,...

Skully Founders Balled so Hard at the Strip Club and on Sports Cars With Your Money, They Forgot to Make Motorcycle Helmets

Kellen August 10, 2016 73

Two years ago, almost to the day, we shared an Indiegogo project for a futuristic, Android-powered motorcycle helmet that was generating all sorts of buzz from major car-related publications, the tech sector, and even celebrity chefs (random, but true). The...

T-Mobile LG V10 Getting Minor Security Update

Tim August 10, 2016 9

If you happen to own a LG V10 on T-Mobile, be on the lookout for a new update to software version H90120j. Inside, you will be treated to a Google security update, as well as fixes to the "software stability." As for which security patch from Google this is,...

Rounded ZenWatch 3 Strolls Through FCC Ahead of IFA

Tim August 10, 2016 23

The ZenWatch 3, likely to be unveiled at this year's IFA in early September, has been unintentionally announced via a FCC filing. As you can see from the sketch above that was located in the filing, the ZenWatch 3 might come with a very different design than...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 23

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 23

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 23

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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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