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Moto 360 Sport Launches January 7 in the US for $299

Tim December 1, 2015 64

Motorola announced today that the Moto 360 Sport, the rubberized version of the Moto 360 (2nd Gen), will be available for US consumers starting January 7, 2016. Priced at $299, the device is marketed towards those who enjoy the aesthetic of a sports watch,...

Blackberry Priv Gets First Update With Camera, Performance Improvements

Kellen December 1, 2015 21

Blackberry is pushing its first update to the Priv, today, with improvements for the camera and the phone's performance in tow. The update also should help with stability issues and further enhance security. During our Blackberry Priv review, we were pretty...

LG Announces the Affordable, All-Metal ‘Zero’ for Asia, Europe and Latin America

Tim December 1, 2015 27

LG announced the Zero this morning, an all-metal device that delivers premium features at an affordable price for those outside of America. Set to ship in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, the Zero includes advanced camera tech and exclusive UX features found...

Google Lets You Organize Photos You Find in Google Image Search, and It’s Awesome

Kellen December 1, 2015 22

When I want to search for a picture of something, I go directly to Google, search for it, and then tap on the "Images" tab. It's the best way to find an image because it uses Google's search powers, but it also presents dozens and dozens of images in an easy-...

Chrome’s Data Saver Will Now Save Even More Data by Not Loading Images

Kellen December 1, 2015 27

Ever heard of Data Saver in Chrome on Android? It typically pops-up across your device's screen when you open Chrome for the first time, asking if you want to conserve on data usage by allowing Google to compress web pages before you load them. The feature was...

DEAL: Development Course Bundles are an Extra 25% Off Today

Kellen November 30, 2015

Developers, need some new training bundles to help hone those skills in Java or through any of the 500+ eduCBA training courses? If so, we have a bunch available today on the DL Deals store with an extra 25% discount in celebration of Cyber Monday. If you are...

Buy a LG V10, Get a Free 64GB MicroSD Card, Battery Charging Cradle, and Battery

Tim November 30, 2015 48

Starting today and ending December 20, if you purchase the LG V10 through Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile, you are eligible to receive a free 64 microSD card, battery charging cradle, and extra battery. This promotion highlights the V10 quite well, as it is one...

5 Reasons the DROID Turbo 2 is Worth Buying

Kellen November 30, 2015 195

When you are in the market for a new phone, you (if you are at all a modern customer) probably take to the internet to do the majority of your research. From blogs like this one to paid for services like Consumer Reports, you have plenty of places to get the ...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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