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ESPN SportsCenter App Updated in Google Play, Features More LeBron and Manziel

Tim August 28, 2014 26

Ah, SportsCenter, your one-stop-shop for everything LeBron and Johnny Football. ESPN updated its flagship program's Android app today, bringing quite a few new features, none of which actually have anything to do with LeBron or Manziel. Included in the update...

Motorola Goofs Up Moto 360 Giveaway, Sends Congratulations to Many Unhappy Entrants

Tim August 28, 2014 157

Yesterday, it was announced via Twitter and Facebook that Motorola was to hold a giveaway for the Moto 360 via the Yo app. All you had to do was add Motorola on Yo, send a Yo at them, then wait during a specific period this afternoon for them to Yo you back....

NVIDIA Pushing OTA Update to SHIELD Tablet, Improves WiFi Stability and More

Tim August 28, 2014 2

Today, NVIDIA is pushing out an OTA update to owners of the SHIELD Tablet. In the update, NVIDIA includes WiFi stability improvements, improved camera performance, an NVIDIA Prism toggle, and much more. Also included are ShadowPlay performance optimizations,...

Thursday Poll: Which Streaming Music Service Do You Use?

Kellen August 28, 2014 256

A paid subscription to Google Play Music is something I generally believe that I can't live without going forward. I use it every single day. I listen to music streamed from the service while working, while in the car, if I'm cooking, and while I workout. I am...

Official Port of Five Nights at Freddy’s Lands on Google Play for $2.99

Tim August 28, 2014 24

Ready to be spooked? An official port of Five Nights at Freddy's has landed on Google Play, priced at just $2.99. For those who may not have heard of this game, it's a new survival horror game that is also available on Steam, taking place inside of a kid-...

German Press Release Pegs LG G Watch R Price at €299

Kyle August 28, 2014 78

Price may end up being the most significant differentiator between the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R, if the company's German press release is anything to go by. According to LG's PR department, the G Watch R will retail for €299, which is equivalent to around...

September 9 is Officially New iPhone(s) Day

Kellen August 28, 2014 215

Apple sent invites out to their select group of press this morning, confirming that September 9 is the day for things to be (re)invented. If you haven't been keeping up with rumors, Apple pundits are expecting there to be two iPhones (iPhone 6), one with a 4.7...

OneDrive Receives Minor Update, Brings PIN Protection and Business Sign-In

Kyle August 28, 2014 1

As far as cloud storage goes, you could do worse than OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive). Sure, it isn't Drive or Dropbox, but if you are inextricably tied to the Windows ecosystem, it certainly gets the job done. That isn't to say it could not use a few...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 1

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 1

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 1

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 1

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 1

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 1

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 1

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 1

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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