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Pixel Buds Pro 2 Renders Detail Integrated Wing Design

Tim July 25, 2024 23

Earlier this week, we got our first look at the upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2, which apparently opened the floodgates. This morning, fresh renders for Google's new earbuds hit the web, detailing what looks to be an integrated wing design. Based on feedback we saw...

It’s Samsung Galaxy Launch Day and Savings are Still Active

Tim July 24, 2024 8

It's officially Galaxy launch day, with Samsung's latest foldable, wearable, and audio devices now available nationwide at retailers. If you weren't ready to take the plunge during the pre-order period, that's unfortunate, but the deals are still really good...

Google Prepares Olympics Hub in Google TV, Google Play

Tim July 24, 2024 1

Worried you'll miss Olympics action this year? Google is trying to prevent that, with the introduction of new Olympics hubs in both Google TV and Google Play. With these hubs, Google is curating all of the apps and services that will feed you Olympics news and...

Our First Look at Pixel Buds Pro 2

Tim July 24, 2024 21

Thanks to an Amazon listing whoopsie by Spigen, we're getting what appears to be our first look at the upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds from Google. This leak is the marketing material from an Amazon product listing for the protective case that owners can...

New Circle to Search Easter Egg Celebrates Deadpool and Wolverine

Tim July 24, 2024 2

An advertisement in the form of an easter egg for the upcoming Marvel Studios flick Deadpool and Wolverine is now live on select Pixel and Samsung devices. So long as your device has Circle to Search, this piece of marketing should be live for you. In order...

Verizon Gifting NFL Sunday Ticket When You Buy a New Phone

Tim July 24, 2024 1

Verizon announced this morning that it is gifting NFL Sunday Ticket to customers, but unlike T-Mobile's gift of MLB At Bat, Verizon customers will need to spend a bit more money to snag this promotion. How to get it: There are three ways to get Sunday Ticket...

Google Details Everything New Coming To Google Play Starting Today

Tim July 24, 2024 2

Google announced this morning that the evolution of Google Play is upon us, with the end goal being to transform it into an end-to-end experience that amounts to way more than just a place you get your apps from. To accomplish this goal, Google is introducing...

Fitbit Intros Improved Heart Rate Tracking, Better GPS, and YouTube Music

Tim July 23, 2024 2

Fitbit announced several new features for users today, ranging from improved accuracy for heart rate tracking thanks to Google's machine learning to YouTube Music for Sense 2 and Versa 4 owners specifically. In addition to what we listed above, Fitbit also...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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