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Motorola Confirms That Moto Maker Will Continue

Kellen May 30, 2014 84

This morning, Motorola told members of the press that they would be closing the Texas plant where they assemble custom orders for their 2013 flagship, Moto X. The first question we asked after being told this news was, "What about Moto Maker?" Moto Maker, for...

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...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 220

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 220

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 220

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 220

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 220

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 220

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 220

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 220

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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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