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HTC One M9 Review

Kellen April 1, 2015 84

For the last three years, we found ourselves skipping past the mess of CES and setting our sights on Mobile World Congress, hoping that both HTC and Samsung had something special in-store to show us. Over those three years, some of their new products have...

Motorola’s Selfie Stick Isn’t Real, But Their 1-Day $140 Off Moto X Deal Is

Kellen April 1, 2015 20

Motorola went super silly last night with their custom Selfie Sticks, an obvious April Fools' joke that is worth a chuckle or two. But buried inside that custom made debauchery, they are also hosting a 1-day deal on the Moto X that will save you $140. Now, I...

Our April Fools’ Day 2015 Round-Up – Google, Samsung, and More

Kellen April 1, 2015

First of all, today is April Fools' Day. Don't believe anything that happens in the next 24 hours, especially anything that appears on the internet. Today is both entertaining as hell, and also the most annoying day on Earth every single year. Companies like...

Video: Samsung Galaxy S6 vs. HTC One M9

Kellen March 31, 2015 131

With our comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S6 to the iPhone 6 out of the way, it's time to get back to the Android side of things. That means it's time to compare the Galaxy S6 to the other flagship Android phone currently on your radar - the HTC One M9. With...

Reminder: Last Chance to Win a Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Through the DL Deals Store

Tim March 31, 2015

Your chance to win a brand new Galaxy Tab S 8.4 through the DL Deals Store is coming to a close. In fact, you have one more day. Featuring a 8.4″ Super AMOLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display, Samsung’s S 8.4 tablet also includes an Exynos 5 octa-core processor,...

MTV, TED, Pac-12 and Qello Concerts Apps Gain Chromecast Support

Tim March 31, 2015 18

A few more apps gained Chromecast support today, being MTV, Qello Concerts, TED, and Pac-12. Each app has content which is streamable to your HDTV via the Chromecast dongle. Specifically, the MTV app allows you to bring shows like Catfish and Finding Carter to...

Verizon Pre-Orders for the Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 Start at 3AM ET

Kellen March 31, 2015 87

Just a quick heads-up, but if you were planning to pre-order the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, or HTC One M9 from Verizon tomorrow (April 1), know that the listings will go live at 3AM ET (12:00AM PDT). In other words, east coasters, you won't be able to buy...

Buy a LG G3, Get a Free VR Headset Starting Today

Tim March 31, 2015 18

Starting today, new purchasers of the LG G3 get a free VR headset unit at participating retailers. The headset is based off of Google Cardboard, and with that, you can access the entire VR library of content that is downloadable via Google Play. As for which...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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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