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Beats for Android Receives an Update, Adds Landscape Mode and SD Card Support

Kyle June 13, 2014 26

Beats may now be under Apple's management, but that doesn't mean the dev team is ceasing support for the Android app anytime soon. CEO Tim Cook said as much, and it seems he's a man of his word - Beats Music received a substantial update yesterday. The new...

Pebble App Gets a Google Play Beta on Android

Kyle June 13, 2014 4

Pebble, makers of the eponymous Pebble smartwatch, have long self-hosted a beta version of the companion app for Android. Perhaps because the team realized how much of a pain checking a website for new APKs is, Pebble is finally embracing Google Play's built-...

The Daily Show Hilariously Takes on Google Glass “Eye Douches”

Kellen June 13, 2014 132

Jon Stewart and The Daily Show ran a special feature on Google Glass last night. As expected, it was hilarious. As in, you should watch this whether you own Google Glass or not. The whole clip points out step-by-step, idea-by-idea the ridiculous nature of...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Hands-on

Tim June 12, 2014 63

We were in attendance tonight when Samsung announced the new Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (full specs) at the Galaxy Premiere event in New York City, and thankfully after the presentation, the company opened up a fancy experience section where...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S Specs (10.5 and 8.4)

Kellen June 12, 2014 26

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S devices, in both 10.5 and 8.4 variants, are now official and coming soon to an electronics store or carrier near you with WiFi and LTE connectivity. Each device features a high resolution Super AMOLED display in either a 10.5-inch or 8...

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Tab S 8.4, Both Feature Super AMOLED Displays

Tim June 12, 2014 20

Tonight at Samsung's Galaxy Premiere event in New York City, the company announced two new tablets under the Galaxy Tab S series, in addition to multiple new partnerships with content providers, allowing buyers to get the most out of their new devices. The...

Google to Launch “Google Fit” at I/O, Will Announce Wearable Partners Too

Kellen June 12, 2014 55

According to a report out of Forbes, Google will unveil a new service called "Google Fit" at its I/O developers conference in a couple of weeks. The service will collect and aggregate data from fitness trackers and health-related apps; think steps or heart...

UK Accessory Site Claims It Knows Moto 360 Pricing

Kellen June 12, 2014 100

UK accessory dealer, Mobilefun, announced today that it has the "first UK price" for Motorola's upcoming smartwatch, the Moto 360. So how much will it run you? For £199.99.99, the most anticipated smartwatch of the year can be yours, through a pre-order. We...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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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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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