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Deal: PowerCube Outlet Expander Turns Your Wall Socket Into a Juice Factory

Tim January 15, 2015 29

A deal taking place on the DL Deals Store for a PowerCube Outlet Expander can turn your boring wall socket into a complete power house. Priced at just $18, with free shipping, you stick the Expander into your wall, gaining access to 4 additional outlets and...

Android 5.0.2 LRX22G Factory Images Now Available for Nexus 10, Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi

Kellen January 15, 2015 58

Google just posted fresh Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop" factory images for the Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi. The build is the same LRX22G that the Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi received a couple of weeks ago. With factory images now available, it shouldn't be long before...

UpTo Intros Plugin for Chrome, Brings Features to Google Calendar

Tim January 15, 2015 15

No doubt, there are a ton of calendar apps available for Android devices. Last year, another app was released called UpTo, which we like quite a bit. However, Google Calendar's sync into my existing Google profile is what keeps me in the ecosystem. Now, what...

January 19 is the Last Day to Blow $1500 on the Google Glass Explorer Edition

Kellen January 15, 2015 21

The Google Glass team confirmed today that they are "graduating" from Google[x] and becoming their own team at Google, a team that is reportedly reporting directly to Nest's Tony Fadell. In a post shared to Google+ to talk about their big move, they also...

Deal: Expansys Currently Selling the Nexus 6 32GB in White for $605 (Updated: Sold Out)

Tim January 15, 2015 45

Update: Expansys has informed us that they sold through their stock for this deal. A daily deal over at Expansys can net you a brand new Nexus 6 32GB in White, for $45 off retail, bringing the price to just $604.99. The deal will last only 13 more hours, so...

Xiaomi Announces the Mi Note Pro, Mi Note, Mi Box Mini, and Mi Headphones

Kellen January 15, 2015 43

Xiaomi sure had a fun Thursday morning. The Chinese electronics manufacturer unwrapped four new products today that all are worth mentioning, even if none of them will ever arrive in the US. From new oversized Galaxy Note-like phones, to a mini Android-powered...

Google Changes City Experts Name to Local Guides

Tim January 15, 2015 3

Google loves everyday reviewers because reviewers help broaden Google's own services, such as Google Maps. Without reviews, then what good are checking the services for recommendations on places you should check out? Not too long ago, Google launched a program...

Nest’s Tony Fadell Now in Charge of Google Glass, Separates Into Independent Division (Updated)

Tim January 15, 2015 16

According to Fortune, Google is making a few changes at HQ today, as Nest's Tony Fadell has been placed in charge of overseeing Google Glass. The co-founder of Nest joined Google's ranks after Mountain View acquired the smart thermostat business, but it's...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 16

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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