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HTC Shows Off 24ct Gold One M9 to Celebrate Soccer Championship

Tim June 5, 2015 39

For the past couple of years, HTC has made Gold variants of its flagship device, usually for some special occasion. Apparently, 2015 is no exception, as the company revealed on its Twitter account a new 24ct. Gold One M9, celebrating the UCL Final in Europe....

Nest Hosting Press Gathering on June 17, Rumored to Launch First Product Since Google Acquisition

Tim June 4, 2015 45

Invites are being sent out, inviting members of the media to join the Nest team on June 17 for a press conference. While the invite does not exactly hint at anything in particular, it is speculated that the company will announce their first product since being...

Facebook Enhances Location Sharing Options Inside of Messenger

Tim June 4, 2015 7

Facebook introduced changes it is making to Location Sharing within the Messenger app today, bringing a more customized experience for what exactly you are sharing. Before, when you wanted to share your location, you just shared a basic pin on a map with where...

Android 5.1.1 Update “Not Quite There Yet” for Moto 360

Tim June 4, 2015 58

According to a tweet sent out yesterday from Motorola's official Twitter account, in response to a question about the availability of the Android 5.1.1 update for the Moto 360, the company states that the update is "not quite there yet." To elaborate, it seems...

Father’s Day Deals: $50 Off HTC RE Camera, 50% Off HTC Accessories When You Buy Three

Tim June 4, 2015 9

If you happen to be in need of a Father's Day gift, HTC is hosting a Hot Deal on its RE Camera and select accessories. For a limited time, you can get a RE Camera for $50 off, bringing the total down to just $150. Not a bad deal for the little periscope...

Google Photos: Privacy Nightmare or Memory Bliss? [Opinion]

Ron June 4, 2015 147

Google announced a lot of neat things at Google I/O last week, but the most news worthy item, in my opinion, has by far been Google Photos. The app/service is stunning for its ability to not only store all of your photos and videos for free, but also for...

Doom 3: BFG Edition Now Available on Google Play, Includes DOOM and DOOM II

Tim June 4, 2015 56

id Software's DOOM 3: BFG Edition is now available on Google Play for select devices. By select devices, I mean the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV box or the SHIELD Tablet. Inside, you can 'relive the nightmare' that is DOOM 3, as you take on Hell beasts during your...

Todoist Announces Integrations for Evernote, Google Calendar and Github

Tim June 4, 2015 4

Todoist, the highly popular task list and to-do app, announced new integrations with Google Calendar, Evernote, and Github this morning, bringing more functionality to users of the service. Thanks to instant synchronization, your tasks can be placed directly...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 4

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 4

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 4

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 4

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 4

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 4

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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