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Google Readying Android TV Platform for Launch at I/O

Tim May 30, 2014 48

According to a new report, Google is readying launch of its new Android TV platform, with announcement set for this year's Google I/O developer conference in San Francisco on June 25. The platform, based entirely around ease of use, will allow users to...

Samsung Has Reportedly Partnered with Oculus to Produce a VR Headset

Kyle May 30, 2014 31

Last we heard of Samsung's VR ambitions, the company was going it alone, attempting to beat Oculus and Sony to the market and undercut both on price. According to Engadget, though, that's not the whole story. Samsung is actually working with Oculus to produce...

Kickstarter Project 2Heads Makes Navigating a Smartphone Easier for Dyslexics

Kyle May 30, 2014 23

Dyslexia is a punishing disorder that makes reading tasks that seem simple to others - like making sense of a book or a menu in a restaurant - quite difficult for the afflicted. Treatments exist, but dyslexia is a lifelong condition that can never be fully...

HTC Rumored to Create One Wear, Rival to Moto 360 Smartwatch

Tim May 30, 2014 44

According to Taiwanese sources of TK Tech News, HTC is planning a rival to Motorola's Moto 360 smartwatch, called One Wear. The smartwatch, which was purportedly demoed, is scheduled to be released around late August or early September. The watch, said to...

Tizen Update Available to Original Samsung Galaxy Gear Owners

Kyle May 30, 2014 44

A pre-release version of Samsung's promised Tizen update for the original Galaxy Gear smartwatch leaked two weeks ago, but we have not heard a peep about it since. That changed this morning, with Samsung releasing the new firmware via the web and its Kies ...

Deal: Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 for $399 on eBay

Kellen May 30, 2014 24

We mentioned yesterday that Android tablet deals pop-up on the daily and that you should almost never pay full price for one. If you needed any further proof of that tip, look no further than the current deal running for Samsung's new Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 tablet...

Motorola is Closing Its Texas Smartphone Factory (Updated)

Kellen May 30, 2014 220

According to the Wall Street Journal, Motorola is closing its Texas factory that has been used to build custom versions of its Moto X due to weak sales and high costs. The close isn't happening immediately, but will be done before the end of the year. As you...

Render of Samsung Galaxy S5 in Blue Leaked With Verizon Branding

Tim May 30, 2014 37

It looks as if another colorway for the Galaxy S5 from Samsung is being prepared to launch on Verizon's network. Thanks to @evleaks, this is our first look at the blue-hued GS5, sporting a couple of Big Red logos on its backside. If you have not already...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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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