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Google Search Results on Mobile Now Include Carousel of Latest Stories

Kellen February 19, 2015 6

If you search for a topic or favorite website in Google Search from your phone, there is a pretty good chance that you will now be greeted by a scrolling list of the latest related stories. As can be seen in the clip below, Google has started offering up the "...

Pebble is Teasing Something for Next Week, Could be a New Watch With Color Display

Kellen February 19, 2015 11

This morning, Pebble updated its website to include a picture of a blue Pebble watch with a smiley watchface, situated above a countdown that ends next Tuesday. The updated site doesn't mention what the countdown is for, only that you can sign-up to receive...

Tomawatchi is a Google Fit-Powered Tamagotchi-like Pet on Your Android Device

Tim February 19, 2015 26

If the idea of having to care for a pet in order to get your lazy butt moving excites you, then you will need this new app called Tomawatchi. Utilizing the Goole Fit APIs, this application reminds us quite a bit of the old Tamagotchi digital pet toys from back...

Monster vs Sheep Hits Google Play for $0.99

Tim February 19, 2015 9

A new game hit Google Play this morning called Monster vs. Sheep, tasking you with destroying an angry monster who wants to terrorize your city. Looking like a Blastoise on steroids, you use a large flock of sheep to basically choke the monster to death. The...

T-Mobile Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, Legere Claims Company is Now Larger Than Sprint

Tim February 19, 2015 71

T-Mobile continues to post growing numbers in its latest Q4 and Yearly earnings report, bringing in 2.1 million net customers in the Fourth Quarter alone. In 2014 as a whole, T-Mobile netted 8.3 million customers in total. Crazily enough, T-Mobile captured 80%...

IFTTT Changes App Name to “IF,” Releases Series of “Do” Apps Too

Kellen February 19, 2015 5

We have big news to share this morning from IFTTT, your favorite automate-the-world service. Not only does the IFTTT app have a new name and fresh look, but there are three new "Do" apps for you to start using to help you do things. Before we get to the new...

Google’s Inbox App Now Supports Android and iOS Tablets

Tim February 19, 2015 70

Google announced this morning that its Inbox email app is now available on Android and iOS tablets, fitting perfectly on the larger displays. Not only that, but Inbox is now compatible with other web browsers, including Firefox and Apple's Safari browser. ...

Moto X (2nd Gen) on US Cellular Receiving Lollipop Update

Tim February 19, 2015 32

The Moto X (2nd Gen) is set to receive its Lollipop update on US Cellular this week, bringing it all the way up to build Android 5.0.2. In the update, users will be met with stunning user interface tweaks, otherwise known as Material Design. Of course,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 32

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 32

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 32

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 32

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 32

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 32

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 32

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 32

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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