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Google Rolls Out New Features for Mobile and Online Shopping

Tim November 24, 2014 12

Just in time for Black Friday, Google is revamping a few of its mobile and online shopping features, allowing potential buyers to experience a flawless shopping experience, even on your smartphone. To start it off, when users search for a specific product, a...

Moto 360 With Slim Metal Bands, Including Champagne Gold, Now Available

Kellen November 24, 2014 35

Motorola is now selling the new slim band version of the Moto 360 through its own online shop as an "option for smaller wrists or for people who want a different look." The slim bands come in metal, but aren't necessarily cheaper than the thicker, original...

Humble “Crescent Moon” Bundle Now Available, $8 Snags You 10+ Games

Tim November 24, 2014 2

A new Humble Bundle is available for mobile gamers, which should easily keep you busy over this holiday week. Humble Bundles allow you to "pay what you want" for games, but there is a catch. In order to receive all of the games included in the package, you...

Best Buy Offers Minimum of $100 Towards Nexus 9 When You Trade in Any Working Tablet

Tim November 24, 2014 154

From now until November 29, if you trade in any working tablet at Best Buy, you can get a minimum savings of $100 towards the Nexus 9. If your tablet is in working order, with no cracks on the display, you will receive a $50 gift card, as well as a $50...

Moto X (2nd Gen) on Verizon Gets Android 5.0 “Lollipop,” Here is the Full Changelog (Updated)

Kellen November 24, 2014 303

The Moto X (2nd gen) on Verizon is indeed receiving an update to Android 5.0 "Lollipop" this week. Well, a soak test of the software update is rolling out to members of Motorola's Feedback Network as I type this, but assuming it goes well, the rest of the...

Forgotten Shores Chapters for Monument Valley Now Available as $1.99 IAP

Tim November 24, 2014 16

The long-awaited Forgotten Shores chapters for Monument Valley are now available on Android through the app itself, priced at $1.99 as an in-app purchase. In the newest set of levels, you will help the same young girl as before, but taking her through much...

Morning Routine Update Brings a Material Design Explosion That You Have to Play With

Kellen November 24, 2014 59

Before you even read this, you may as well go install Morning Routine right now. Trust me, it will be worth it. Even if you don't need an alarm app (yes, this is an alarm app), I think you will enjoy this app's Material Design explosion. If you ever wanted to...

Best Buy Offers Verizon’s DROID Turbo in Blue, Same $199 Price

Tim November 24, 2014 75

Now available on Best Buy's site is the DROID Turbo, but in Blue. Usually coming in a Red or Black color option, anyone looking to separate themselves from the pack now has an option. Priced the same as in Verizon stores, you can grab this new colorway for $...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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