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HTC RE Camera Gets Live Streaming Via YouTube

Kellen January 8, 2015 27

Beginning tomorrow, the HTC RE camera will be able to live stream videos to YouTube, allowing its users to "easily share the moment." Thanks to an update to the camera's Android companion app, a quick sign-in to a user's YouTube account is all it takes for...

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Hits Verizon for $399 On-Contract

Tim January 8, 2015 105

Verizon officially announced the availability of Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge early this morning. The Note Edge on Big Red is priced at $399 on-contract, $799 without contract. It seems that when asked, people either love or hate the design of the Note Edge. ...

Here is the Cool Samsung Concept Tech Tony Stark Will Use in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Kellen January 7, 2015 78

In mid-2014, Samsung and Marvel announced a global brand partnership that would allow the South Korean electronics manufacturer to showcase exclusive Marvel content, but also create cool concept tech for films, such as Avengers: Age of Ultron. As you all know,...

Fuhu Intros 65″ Nabi Big Tab, Designed With Children in Mind

Tim January 7, 2015 25

This year at CES, Fuhu made a rather large announcement, the nabi Big Tab, a 65" tablet made for kids to enjoy. Designed to be placed on a child's bedroom or playroom wall, the 65" tablet features a Ultra HD display, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity. If 65" is...

August Connect Adds Remote Functionality to Smart Lock

Kyle January 7, 2015 10

The August Smart Lock wasn't the most versatile intelligent home accessory - it could only be controlled locally, via Bluetooth - but today's announcement changed that. The August Connect, a dongle which plugs into any A/C outlet and connects to your wireless...

BLU Unveils Impressive Smartphones at Reasonable Price Points

Kyle January 7, 2015 69

BLU, a smartphone manufacturer based in Miami, Flordia, has been shattering preconceptions of budget handsets for a while, but its latest collection may be the company's magnum opus. Yesterday, Blu unveiled the Vivo Air (pictured above), which measures at a...

T-Mobile Not Slowing Down, Announces Biggest Year of Customer Additions in Company History

Tim January 7, 2015 112

The wireless industry appears to be moving in heavy favor of T-Mobile, as the company has announced another fantastic quarter and preliminary findings for 2014 as a whole. In total for the year, the company grabbed 8.3 million total net customer additions,...

Google App Update Adds Google Now Card Controls, History

Kellen January 7, 2015 70

The Google app (formerly known as Google Search) received a note-worthy update today to version 4.1.21.1657903. In the update, Google is introducing new Google Now card settings and also Google Now card history. Once updated, if you jump into the slideout...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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