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HBO Now, Showtime, and CBS All Access Apps Arrive for Android TV

Tim October 2, 2015 36

As posted to the official Android blog yesterday, the HBO Now, Showtime, and CBS All Access applications are now available for owners of an Android TV. Whether Android TV is baked directly into your HDTV or you own a set-top box powered by the living room OS,...

Samsung Gear S2 Now Available for Purchase

Kellen October 2, 2015 81

Samsung's new round smartwatches, the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic, are now available for purchase online. With a starting price of $299 for the S2 and $349 for the S2 Classic, you can own what is almost guaranteed to be Samsung's best smartwatch to date. We...

T-Mobile and Experian Announce Massive Data Breach Affecting Approximately 15 Million People

Tim October 1, 2015 134

T-Mobile and Experian announced a data breach today, one which affects approximately 15 million people. More specifically, T-Mobile's John Legere states in an open letter that any new customers who ran a credit check for a new device/plan from September 1,...

If You Buy a Nexus 5X, You’ll Need to Buy an Additional Cable to Utilize Old Chargers or Plug Into a Computer

Kellen October 1, 2015 117

Just a heads-up to those buying a Nexus 5X, but you should be aware that your phone doesn't come with a cable that will allow you to plug your phone into a computer or your old charging adapters. So if you want to connect your new 5X to a computer and get your...

New Trailer Released for Telltale Game’s Minecraft: Story Mode, Launches October 15

Tim October 1, 2015 7

A new trailer for Telltale's Minecraft: Story Mode is available on YouTube, giving a bit more detail into what to expect from the game. A block-built land is being ravaged by a magical, ancient evil, and it is your quest, along with a handful of partners, to...

Imgur App Receiving Update With Faster Loading GIFs and Search Feature

Tim October 1, 2015 7

The official Imgur app is receiving an update today on Google Play, bringing a few new features that Imgur hopes will make users happy. With the update, users can now search the servers and within GIFs, allowing for quick discovery of images you might enjoy. ...

Amazon to Ban Sale of Google’s Chromecast, Apple TV

Tim October 1, 2015 234

Amazon, a prime spot to pick up the latest tech from Google and Apple, is now banning the sale of Google's Chromecast dongles and the Apple TV. Starting now, no new listings will go up for these products, and on October 29, all existing listings for these...

DROID Turbo Receiving Soak Test, Likely a Stagefright Patch

Tim October 1, 2015 77

DROID Turbo owners will soon receive an update, as invites for a soak test are beginning to roll out from Motorola. No exact details have been posted yet that detail what owners should expect to see, but since the Turbo has yet to receive its Stagefright patch...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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