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New Broadcom Chip is Compatible With Every Wireless Charging Standard

Kyle May 28, 2014 14

To say wireless charging is confusing to the average consumer is a massive understatement. A myriad of competing standards - Qi and tech from the Power Matters Alliance, for example - make picking out power docks compatible with your smartphone generally...

T-Mobile Holding Uncarrier 5.0 Event on June 18

Kellen May 28, 2014 93

T-Mobile announced this afternoon that they will hold Uncarrier 5.0 on June 18 at an event in Los Angeles. The only wording included in the invite says "We don't play it safe and sound." To be perfectly honest, I have no idea what that is hinting at. In the...

Deal: Moto G on Verizon Only $70 Through Amazon

Tim May 28, 2014 34

For the budget-minded among us, the Moto G through Verizon's pre-paid service is now available for only $70, off contract on Amazon. The Moto G won't blow you away with its specs, but it is a handy little device that features a 4.5" HD display, quad-core...

Apple Finally Makes It Official, is Buying Beats for $3 Billion

Kellen May 28, 2014 130

Hey, look, Apple finally decided to announce that it is buying Beats. The cost of the acquisition will run Apple $3 billion, a price that includes a purchase price of $2.6 billion plus another $400 million that will vest over time. Apple is buying both Beats...

Google Camera Update Adds 16:9 Photos and a Timer (Updated)

Kellen May 28, 2014 71

Google Camera received an update today to build 2.2.024. The update isn't massive, but it does give users the choice to shoot photos in 16:9 versus the traditional 4:3. Google also tossed in a timer that can be set to take photos in either 3 or 10 seconds. We...

Deal: Sony Xperia Z2 Just $599 Through eBay

Tim May 28, 2014 49

Sony's newest flagship to not come to America, the Xperia Z2 (hands-on here), is available today through eBay for only $599.99. The device typically retails for around $799.99, making this deal good for $200 off the sticker price. Not too shabby, eBay. You...

Lenovo Debuts a Superphone That Will Probably Never Come to the US

Kyle May 28, 2014 75

Think the LG G3 specifications are impressive? Then wait till you see Lenovo's new monster. At an internal event yesterday, the soon-to-be owner of Motorola Mobility revealed its follow-up to the Vibe Z, a smartphone that debuted overseas last year. Dubbed the...

Google Reveals New Self-Driving Car Model Without Wheel, Accelerator, or Brake Pedal

Kyle May 28, 2014 53

Google's self-driving cars may have racked up over 700,000 miles without causing an accident, but the broader project still faces technical and legislative hurdles; the cars struggle to drive in rain and have never been tried in snow, for instance, and the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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