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‘Pay With OpenTable’ Now Available for Android, Wait for the Check No Longer

Tim March 24, 2015 54

Pay with OpenTable is now available for Android users. The service, which is somewhat limited in availability as of right now in certain markets, allows diners to pay their check without having to wait for the waiter or waitress to come with the check. To pay...

LG G Flex 2 Hits US Cellular on March 26, $149 With 2-Year Agreement

Tim March 24, 2015 19

LG G Flex 2 availability on US Cellular was announced this morning, with the release date set for March 26. Available for $149.99 on a two-year agreement, or $0 on a US Cellular installment agreement, the G Flex 2 is the latest device from LG to feature a...

Amazon Fire TV and TV Stick Update Introduces USB Storage, Hotel and Dorm WiFi Connectivity, and More

Kellen March 24, 2015 17

Amazon announced this morning that a major update will be rolling out to the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick over the coming weeks. The update introduces expandable USB storage to the Fire TV, allows you to connect either device to hotel or dorm room WiFi, adds...

AT&T Galaxy Note 4 (Appears to be) Receiving Update to Lollipop! (Updated: It Is)

Kellen March 24, 2015 216

AT&T Galaxy Note 4 owners are being treated to the slowest download in history, this morning, one that may very well be Android 5.0 Lollipop. It's like the ultimate tease. At least one reader told me that he is over two hours into his download of this 1....

LG G4 May Not Feature Metal After All, but the “G4 Note” Might

Tim March 23, 2015 156

As we near closer to LG's announcement of the G4, we have been getting excited, mainly with the company's reported upcoming usage of metal in the device's design. However, if the latest news from overseas it true, then we are not so excited anymore. According...

Check Your Inboxes, Google I/O Ticket Invites are Going Out!

Kellen March 23, 2015 14

Did you register for a chance to purchase a ticket to this year's Google I/O? If so, be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder), as Google has started sending out invitations to purchase tickets. The invites also appear to be time sensitive, with some...

Deal: Last Chance to Grab a 3-Yr Subscription to Anonymizer Universal VPN for $55

Tim March 23, 2015

To help keep prying eyes from whatever it is you might be doing online, you can score a 3 year subscription to Anonymizer Universal VPN for just $55 through the DL Deals Store, regularly priced at $240. But you better act fast, as this deal expires tonight. ...

T-Mobile Adds Tidal Music, BandCamp, and MixCloud to Music Freedom Service

Tim March 23, 2015 29

Three new sources of tunes have been added to T-Mobile's Music Freedom service, those being Tidal Music, BandCamp, and MixCloud. While I personally have only heard of one of those services, the list of approved music streaming sites continues to grow for T-...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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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