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Deal: Purchase a Moto X (2nd Gen) on AT&T or Verizon at Best Buy for $299 Off-Contract

Tim June 4, 2015 41

For a limited time, 3 days to be exact, Best Buy is hosting a Gifts for Grads sale through its website. During this promotion period, customers can grab a brand new Moto X (2nd Gen) 16GB off-contract for just $299 on either AT&T or Verizon. For folks who...

HTC Announces the One ME for China, 5.2″ QHD Display and MediaTek X10 Processor

Tim June 4, 2015 14

HTC announced yet another smartphone for China late last evening, this time being the One ME. Very similar looking to the One M9+, this device also features an oddly-placed fingerprint scanner, in addition to very similar specs. The One ME comes with a 5.2"...

If You Own an Android TV Box and Game Controller, Pick Up Hotline Miami Right Now

Tim June 3, 2015 16

Launching alongside SHIELD, NVIDIA's Android TV set-top box, Hotline Miami is currently my favorite game for the Android TV platform. To play the game, a controller is needed as you assume the role of an antihero who battles Miami's underworld of crime lords...

Android M Feature: Quickly Uninstall Apps From Home Screens

Kellen June 3, 2015 71

This may seem like an incredibly minor change for Android M, one that probably doesn't really deserve a write-up, but dammit, I appreciate the hell out of it. For far too long have I found myself annoyed at having to go find an app in the app drawer to then ...

Deal: MMOVE Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds for $32, Down From $150

Tim June 3, 2015

Thanks to a deal taking place through the DL Deals Store, you can grab a pair of MMove Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds, priced at just $32, down from their regular price of $150. That's 78% off. These earbuds feature sweatproofing, leading them to be the perfect,...

Samsung Pay Launch Pushed to September, Likely to Debut With the Note 5

Kellen June 3, 2015 57

When Samsung made Samsung Pay official on the day they announced the Galaxy S6, they told us that the payment service would arrive at some point this summer, maybe as early as July. Shortly after that announcement, rumors surfaced suggesting that we should...

Comet Smartphone Scam is Fooling People Out of $200,000+

Kellen June 3, 2015 82

You shouldn't back the Comet Smartphone because it's a scam. A phone with fins. Think about it. Oonce oonce oonce oonce. Keep thinking about it. "Yo, I'm knock-off Alien from Spring Breakers, and this phone floats!" Oonce oonce oonce oonce. Technology. Oonce...

Slack App Updated to Version 2.0, Includes Updated UI and Enhanced Notifications

Tim June 3, 2015 11

Slack, the communications app built specifically for large teams working towards a common goal, just received a big ol' update to version 2.0. Inside, the left and right drawers have been removed, being replaced by a more simplistic tabbed navigation UI. From...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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