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Tuesday Poll: Does a Wood Phone Interest You?

Kellen December 17, 2013 125

Four months after introducing the Moto X at a press event in NYC, Motorola has delivered on one promise made that I'm not sure the world really expected it would ever need to see fulfilled. I'm talking about wood backs on phones, of course. Can any of us...

Box App Updated to 4.2, Includes Improved Photo Viewing and Alpha Sign-Up

Kyle December 17, 2013 21

It can be difficult to sift through the myriad of cloud storage apps available for Android, but some have always stood out because of superior design and usability. One of these is Box, which many may associate with the service’s promotional 50GB packages that...

Google and HP Issue Recall for Chromebook 11 Chargers

Tim December 17, 2013 21

Over a month ago, Google reportedly halted sales of the HP Chromebook 11 due to a faulty charger that was overheating and damaging units. The chargers are now officially being recalled by Google, and are quite adamant that owners should stop using the recalled...

Google EnergySense to Power Smart Thermostats: Everything We Know so Far

Kellen December 17, 2013 19

Yesterday, a report out of The Information surfaced suggesting that Google was interested in entering the smart thermostat arena, a space currently with few players, though one could argue that Nest has done a great job at dominating it. The report claims that...

Google Releases Last Google Glass Update of the Year – Adds Hangouts, Wink, and Upload to YouTube Features

Tim December 17, 2013 26

Each month, Google releases a software update to Google Glass which brings new features, bug fixes, and pretty much makes the device a little bit more functional as an everyday device. As it is now mid December, this will be the last update that Glass owners...

Moto X With Bamboo: Everything You Need to Know

Kellen December 17, 2013 102

Now that the Moto X is available with a Bamboo back, we can imagine you have questions. Since this is the first phone that we can think of to feature wood, real wood, you are probably wondering what the phone will look like, how long it'll take to arrive, if...

Moto X Now Available in Wood, Bamboo Only at This Time for $100 (UPDATED)

Kellen December 17, 2013 122

And wood ("Natural") is live as an option for the Moto X! Well, sort of. Bamboo just showed up on MotoMaker, however, it is listed as an "online exclusive" and "not available." I'd imagine that Motorola is about the flip the switch though. We are a little...

Dead Trigger 2 Gets Major “Slay” Bells Update, Nearly Doubles In-game Content

Tim December 17, 2013 11

Zombie slayers, listen up! A new update is available through Google Play for Dead Trigger 2; the update we have all been waiting for. Finally, Madfinger Games opened up the Chinese environments and claim there is now almost double the content as there...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 11

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 11

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

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 11

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 11

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 11

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 11

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 11

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 11

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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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