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Google Introduces Car Insurance Comparison Tool

Kellen March 5, 2015 25

Live in California and are in the mood for new car insurance? Google's new car insurance comparison tool might be a good place to start. Announced today, the tool is a part of Google's suite of Compare sites (they also do credit cards) that allow customers to...

Report: OnePlus’ Next Flagship to Feature More Premium Materials, Including Metal

Tim March 5, 2015 114

OnePlus, the company that released its last phone in 2014 as an invite only device, is reportedly going to up the premium feel of its next flagship, tentatively named the OnePlus Two. According to sources of Business Insider, the company will replace the...

ZeptoLab, Makers of Cut the Rope, Launch King of Thieves Onto Google Play

Tim March 5, 2015 6

ZeptoLab, famous for giving Cut the Rope to the world, released a new title this morning called King of Thieves. This title is a PvP game, with hints of a platformer and tower defense. The overall goal is create impenetrable defenses to protect your hoard of...

Free on Google Play: First Transformers Movie and Coldplay’s Ghost Stories

Kellen March 5, 2015 75

You like free things, don't you? Would you say "no" to Transformers (in HD, $17.99 value) and Coldplay's Ghost Stories if you could have them at no cost? Didn't think so. Go grab them today from Google Play. Play Links: Transformers | ColdPlay - Ghost...

Cyanogen CEO: Tier One OEMs Like Samsung are Next Generation Nokias, Going to be Slaughtered

Tim March 5, 2015 174

Cyanogen's CEO Kirt McMaster is in the news again, following more blunt comments he made regarding tier one OEMs like Samsung and Apple. In an interview with Business Insider, McMaster compares the path of Samsung to that of Nokia, stating that the big OEMs...

Some Google Services Seem to be Struggling at the Moment… (Updated)

Kellen March 5, 2015 64

Google Play, Hangouts, and Play Music all seem to be having issues this morning. More specifically, the Chrome Hangouts extension and Android app, Google Play on mobile, and Play Music in the browser, were all having their own issues. Many of us are also...

Google Adds Cocktail Recipes to Search Results

Kellen March 5, 2015 6

Thanks to Google, you no longer have to have the mind of a mixologist in order to be able to whip up a cocktail on the fly. Through Google Search results on mobile, you can ask Google how to make your cocktail of choice and the results will give you everything...

Sprint’s Galaxy Note 4 is Getting Lollipop Today

Kellen March 5, 2015 104

According to Sprint support, owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on its network should begin receiving the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop as early as today. The update will rollout as build N910PVPU1BOB7. Sprint doesn't say much in terms of new features or...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 104

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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