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Google Retires Personal Voice Recognition From Google Search

Kellen May 14, 2014 23

Back in 2010, Google introduced Personal Voice Recognition through its Search app as a way to learn how you - as a unique individual - speak. The idea was pretty simple - Google had created a Search app that accommodated all sorts of speech models, factoring...

Samsung Reportedly Preparing Gear Glass for Debut in September

Eric May 14, 2014 43

New reports out of Korea claim that Samsung will be announcing their own Google Glass-like wearable units in September of this year. The news comes from Business Korea, who spoke with a Samsung representative that stated the company will be ready to "roll out...

ZTE Announces Budget-friendly Concord II, Bound for T-Mobile and Metro PCS

Kyle May 14, 2014 18

Need proof that the mid-range smartphone market is booming? If Motorola's announcement wasn't evidence enough, ZTE's new Concord II handset might convince you. The Concord II's specifications are anything but impressive, but that is not very surprising for a...

Samsung Galaxy Gear Tizen Update Leaks, Previewed in Video

Kyle May 14, 2014 27

Samsung maintained back in May that it would continue to support the Galaxy Gear, most notably with an update from an Android-based OS to a Tizen-based OS. If leaked firmware obtained by SamMobile is any indication, it seems like the company is nearly ready to...

Straight Talk Ups $45 Plan to 3GB of High Speed Data

Kellen May 14, 2014 67

Straight Talk, the leader in prepaid wireless service in the US, announced today that its $45 unlimited talk, text, and data plan will now provide 3GB of high speed data per month before throttling customers down to 2G speeds. The plan previously included 2....

HTC One “Remix” Name Tipped, Headed to Verizon

Eric May 14, 2014 33

It has been a couple of months now since the One (M8) from HTC launched, yet it appears we are not yet done hearing about new variants of the phone. Thanks to @evleaks, we are hearing rumors of an HTC One Remix to be coming to Verizon sometime in the near...

OnePlus Smash the Past Winner Receives Empty Box, Uploads Unboxing to YouTube

Tim May 14, 2014 131

Whether you agree or not with the Smash the Past contest from OnePlus, in which 100 people were chosen to smash (or donate) their current flagship devices in exchange for a $1 One smartphone, we can't help but giggle while feeling bad over one poor winner's...

Monument Valley, From the Makers of Whale Trail, Hits Google Play

Tim May 14, 2014 24

A new game hit Google Play this morning, from the makers of one of my all-time favorites Whale Trail, called Monument Valley. In this game, you play as a silent princess who must navigate endless amounts of beautiful mazes, testing your brain power, as well as...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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