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Report: Trading is Coming Soon to Pokémon GO, But so are Sponsored Locations

Tim July 12, 2016 79

Moving forward, we promise to not stupidly SEO spam about Pokémon GO (we've been pretty respectful, I think), but the latest news is important for those who have been enjoying the game. For anyone who knows what the old Pokémon cards were all about, trading...

Samsung Makes It Official: Galaxy Note 7 is Coming August 2

Kellen July 12, 2016 85

The rumors were spot in, as Samsung has announced this afternoon that they are hosting an Unpacked event at 11AM Eastern (8AM Pacific) on August 2nd to unveil "the latest in mobile innovation." In case you haven't been following along, that means that they...

Samsung Pay Adds Puerto Rico to List of Supported Countries

Kellen July 12, 2016 10

Live in Puerto Rico? Want to use your Samsung Galaxy phone to pay for things? Today, you can! Samsung announced this morning that Samsung Pay is now available in Puerto Rico and works with the country's largest bank, Banco Popular. The launch also includes...

Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 2 Released, Wrist Gestures for 3rd-Party Apps and More

Tim July 12, 2016 10

Developer Preview 2 has been launched for those running Android Wear 2.0, but take notice that Google and the Android team still label this build as "not intended for daily use." Catered to developers who want to get their apps prepared for the public launch...

T-Mobile Offers Families of Four or More Cheaper Plans, Free Galaxy On5 Phones

Tim July 12, 2016 33

It seems that T-Mobile announces a new "best deal ever" about once a week, and this week, it's no different. Beginning tomorrow, T-Mobile is kicking off its "Best. Deal. Ever." This deal is geared specifically toward families of four or more, who are preparing...

NVIDIA Begins Rolling Out Upgrade 4.2 to SHIELD Tablet Owners

Tim July 12, 2016 10

An update for NVIDIA's SHIELD Tablet is bringing Upgrade 4.2, which includes a lot of fixes and improvements for those still using this tablet. Inside, users will find the requirements set by Android 6.0 Professional Audio, including low latency audio, MIDI...

Android Distribution Updated for July 2016 – Marshmallow Keeps on Climbing

Kellen July 12, 2016 24

Google updated the Android distribution numbers today for the month of July, showing Marshmallow jumping up to 13.3% of the share. That's up from the 10.1% of last month and continues to show the slow, but steady climb of the latest version of stable Android....

DEAL: $100 Off HTC 10 ($599), $100 Credit Towards Accessories

Tim July 12, 2016 14

With all of the Prime Day madness going on, it only makes sense for other companies to get in on the action. Beginning today through the end of the month, potential buyers can nab a HTC 10 for $100 off, bringing the price down from $699 to $599. On top of the...

Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 14

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 14

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 14

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 14

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 14

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 14

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 14

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 14

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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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