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Pioneer Announces Android Auto Support With Installable Infotainment Systems

Kyle January 6, 2015 39

Want Android Auto, but own a car unequipped with the requisite hardware? Pioneer has your back. The manufacturer announced three Android Auto-ready aftermarket dashboard receivers today - the AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, and AVH-4100NEX. Each entertainment...

Sony Walkman NW-ZX2 Hands-on and Tour

Tim January 6, 2015 133

When Sony announced a new Walkman during its press event at CES yesterday, I just knew I had to get my hands on it. As an owner of previous Walkman players, back in the 90s, I was excited to see how Sony would market one which runs Android and looks much like ...

LG G Flex 2 First Look and Tour

Kellen January 6, 2015 42

As we mentioned the day of LG's CES 2015 press event, we planned to take a day and let the hype calm down before going hands-on with the newly announced G Flex 2 to hopefully form a decent opinion on the curved beauty. Well, that day has come and we spent some...

Misfit Intros the Bolt, a Wirelessly-Connected Smart Bulb

Kyle January 6, 2015 12

Misfit is perhaps best known for its apps and wearables, but the company's ambitions apparently lie far beyond fitness tracking. This morning, it unveiled the Bolt, a wirelessly-connected LED lightbulb with companion Android software. The Bolt, which will land...

Microsoft Office for Android Preview Expands, Now Available to Almost Everyone

Kyle January 6, 2015 23

When Microsoft dropped the Office 365 subscription requirement for Office for Android last November, it began previewing an Android tablet-optimized version Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Unfortunately, the company has since been rather quiet about development,...

Razer Introduces the Forge TV, an Android TV-powered Box Priced at $99

Tim January 6, 2015 102

Razer is making its presence known during this year's CES in Las Vegas, introducing an Android TV set-top box, called Forge TV. Forge TV looks and acts much like a Nexus TV, but Razer has built in a variety of gaming features to make it more suited towards the...

Kenwood Announces the DDX9902S With Android Auto

Kellen January 6, 2015 86

This morning, Kenwood announced a new premium multimedia receiver for cars that is one of the first to support both Android Auto and Apple's CarPlay. Kenwood noted in its press release for the DDX9902S that it understands that its customers have brand loyalty,...

AT&T to Carry ZTE’s SPro2, an Android Powered Projector, Hotspot, and Media Streamer

Kellen January 6, 2015 6

AT&T announced this morning that it plans to carry ZTE's new SPro2, a product that has a handful of uses, but is classified as a smart projector with a touch screen that is powered by Android. No pricing or launch info was announced, but ZTE told us that...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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