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Facebook Brings 360-Degree Videos to News Feed

Tim September 23, 2015 11

Facebook's New Feed is about to become a whole lot more immersive, thanks to the introduction and support of 360-degree video. When you see a video uploaded in 360, users on desktop computers can drag the video around with a mouse, but the real magic is when...

Pebble Introduces Round Smartwatch Called Pebble Time Round, the New King of Bezel

Kellen September 23, 2015 85

This, is the Pebble Time Round. It's the new round smartwatch from Pebble that starts at $249 and can be reserved today before shipping some time in November. The new Pebble Time Round (PTR) is like previous Pebble watches in that it has a "beautiful," always-...

Here is the LG Nexus 5X in 3 Colors, the Huawei Nexus 6P in 4 More

Kellen September 23, 2015 247

Remember that mention of the Nexus leak floodgates opening up from yesterday? Well, here we go. Grab a life raft. With the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P unveiling event less than a week away, we are starting to see and learn every little detail about each (like Nexus...

Reported Photo of HTC One A9 Hits the Web, Complete With Largest Bottom Bezel Ever

Tim September 23, 2015 102

HTC's upcoming mid-range device, the One A9, has been reportedly photographed, posted online by the good people at No Where Else. As seen below, the device does not appear to be up for any beauty contests, since it features one of the largest bottom bezels we...

Unlocking the Moto X Pure Edition Bootloader Voids the Warranty

Kellen September 23, 2015 95

Tinkers who own or planned to own the Moto X Pure Edition, be careful in taking the steps towards unlocking the phone's bootloader. According to Motorola, doing so will void the phone's warranty because the phone "is not a developer edition." We were looking...

Deal: Nexus 6 is Back on eBay for $299

Kellen September 23, 2015 108

It's back! The Nexus 6 32GB for $299 is back at eBay today. Who knows for how long, but last week's similar deal sold out pretty quickly. If you want last year's Nexus before it's gone forever, now would be the time to jump on it. As a reminder, this phone...

Here are the Nexus 5X Specs and Colors, According to Amazon

Kellen September 23, 2015 279

Amazon may have let a bit of early information out-the-bag in case you were interested. Oh, it has to do with the LG Nexus 5X - the yet-to-be-announced LG Nexus 5X. Interested? I figured you were. Thanks to three early listings that have since been pulled,...

Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Names Show Up on Retail Packaging (Updated)

Kellen September 22, 2015 164

Remember our exclusive report from last week, where we told you that the new Nexus phones from Google would be called the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P? New photos of each phone's retail box have essentially backed up that report, in case you had any doubt (which you...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 164

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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