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T-Mobile Service Struggling in Northeast at the Moment (Updated)

Kellen February 13, 2015 60

Folks with T-Mobile service in the northeast corner of the US are reporting service issues at the moment. Not only is our Twitter timeline filled up with readers who are experiencing data drops, lack of LTE, and hit or miss connections, but Down Detector is...

Deal: Grab the MOOV Fitness Coach for Just $69

Kellen February 13, 2015 1

Any chance you remember MOOV? This would be the fitness tracker, created by an Apple engineer and two sensor research guys from Microsoft, that is filled with sensors not uncommon to other wearables, but one that tries to do much more. Using 3D motion sensing...

Verizon Galaxy S5 Owners, How’s Lollipop Treating You a Couple Weeks In?

Tim February 13, 2015 224

While it was most impressive the way Verizon and Samsung pushed out Lollipop, surprising owners of the Galaxy S5 a couple of weeks ago, we are getting reports from readers that the update is destroying their battery life. Since we are not receiving emails...

RIP, Google Helpouts.

Kellen February 13, 2015 36

Helpouts, Google's please-help-me-now-live-on-video-I-don't-know-what-I'm-doing service that is powered by Hangouts, is closing on April 20. First reported by TechCrunch, Google has now announced via the Helpouts site that the service is being shut down...

Fenix Updated Through Google Play, Brings Support for Twitter Videos, Bug Fixes

Tim February 13, 2015 16

An update is available for users of Fenix, the 3rd-party Twitter app that we recently rediscovered for ourselves, which is now one of the first 15 apps we install on each device we get. To make it short and sweet, this Twitter app has the DL stamp of approval....

AT&T Introduces 7GB “Truly Shareable” Plan With Rollover Data for $75

Kellen February 13, 2015 26

AT&T added a new data option to its Mobile Share Value line-up this morning with the introduction of a 7GB "truly shareable" bucket that runs $75 per month and has Rollover Data. Beginning Sunday, February 15, AT&T customers can (for a limited time)...

Mattel Intros Modern View-Master Learning Tool, Based on Google Cardboard

Tim February 13, 2015 25

Mattel announced its latest product this morning, in slight collaboration with Google, a modern View-Master toy based off of the Google Cardboard design. Utilizing Google's vast gallery of photosphere pictures, Mattel plans on sending kids across the world...

Here is Samsung’s First Teaser for the Galaxy S6

Kellen February 13, 2015 155

"Great vision. A unique view. That's what inspires me," says a random voice in Samsung's first teaser for the next Galaxy phone, likely the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S Edge.The quote is joined by video of a car moving swiftly through a tunnel filled with lights and...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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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