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Nest Protect Software Update 2.0 Rolling Out, Brings Steam Check and More

Tim September 4, 2014 16

As Nest states in its newest blog post, the old school smoke detector that sits on your ceiling has not been improved on in years, but when you have a Protect unit from Nest, it automatically receives software updates that makes it as smart and safe as...

Here is Samsung’s Official Galaxy Note 4 Introduction Video

Tim September 4, 2014 56

If yesterday's coverage of the Galaxy Note 4 didn't wet your whistle quite enough, Samsung released an official introduction video for the device, showcasing all of the Note 4's software features, as well as its design and hardware. Included in the highlight...

Rovio Launches Angry Birds Stella, Full of New Birds With New Tricks

Tim September 4, 2014 18

A new Angry Birds game is available from Rovio today, titled Angry Birds Stella. The game, much like all past AB titles, has you smashing through Piggies and their weak defenses in an attempt to protect your home from the Bad Princess. In this title, Stella (...

reddit’s Official Ask Me Anything App Now Available on Google Play

Tim September 4, 2014 10

A new app is available through Google Play for all of you fantastic reddit residents out there, the official Ask Me Anything app. During an AMA, celebrities, politicians, business folk, or anyone of importance offers you a chance to ask them anything you would...

HTC Unveils the Desire 820, Features Snapdragon 615 With 64-bit Support

Tim September 4, 2014 28

HTC unveiled a new device early this morning, the Desire 820, showcasing it to media at IFA in Berlin, Germany. Separating it from the competition, the Desire 820 features Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor, complete with 64-bit support and big....

Reminder: DL NFL Eliminator Challenge is Open, First Game is Tonight!

Kellen September 4, 2014 3

As a quick reminder, be sure to go sign-up for the DL NFL Eliminator Challenge! The first NFL game of the season is tonight, and you won't want to miss out on week 1's pick. For those not familiar, just know that this is the simplest NFL contest you can be a...

Chrome Stable for Android Gets Its Material Design Update

Kellen September 4, 2014 27

Google Chrome stable for Android received an update to build 37.0.2062.117, which will forever be known as the app's initial Material Design update. This is a similar update to the version released to Chrome Beta back in July. With Material Design helping its...

Sony Reveals QX1 and QX30 Lens Attachements for Smartphones

Kyle September 3, 2014 52

Refreshed Xperia smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches aren't all Sony announced at IFA. As predicted, the company revealed the QX1 and QX30, the successors to its QX100 and QX10 attachable camera accessories for smartphones. The QX1's rumored specifications...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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