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Buy a Chromecast and Nexus 7 Together, Get $35 in Google Play Credit

Kellen December 10, 2013 11

Over the holiday weekend, Google was dishing out $25 in Google Play credit to anyone who purchased a Nexus 7 (2013) through Google Play. This week, they are changing up the promo by upping the credit to $35 as long as you buy a Chromecast with it. Oh, they'll...

Sony Z Ultra Also Introduced as a Google Play Edition, Starts at $649

Kellen December 10, 2013 62

Moments after going live with the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition, Google also went live with a white Nexus 7 and the Sony Z Ultra GPE. The Sony Z Ultra is most widely known as the Xperia Z Ultra, a massive 6.4-inch device that also runs a Snapdragon 800...

Google Releases Nexus 7 in White, Comes in WiFi-only 32GB for $269.99

Tim December 10, 2013 24

Google released the Nexus 7 in White this morning to Google Play, coming in a WiFi-only model with 32GB of storage. The tablet will run you $269.99, but it does come with $35 of Google Play credit thanks to the deal Google is current hosting for the holidays. ...

LG Announces G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition, Starts at $349

Kellen December 10, 2013 78

The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is now officially the first GPE tablet. It'll be available starting today on Google Play for $349. We became aware of the G Pad 8.3 as a GPE device this morning thanks to LG's open source page, so the only surprise here is...

MadCatz M.O.J.O. Android Gaming Console Now Available, Costs $249.99

Tim December 10, 2013 26

Another Android-powered game console is now live for Americans to drop cash on, the MadCatz M.O.J.O. console, powered by a Tegra 4 processor. The console itself plus one controller, will run you $250, which is no laughing matter. It features full access to...

Motorola Announces Buds, Their First Bluetooth Headphones Collar Made for Dogs

Kellen December 10, 2013 94

Late last night, Motorola unveiled their newest mobile-related product, though this time it wasn't created for you and I. No, with Motorola Buds - a Bluetooth headphone collar - Motorola is taking on a market that few tech companies have ever ventured into...

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 Tops 10 Million in Global Sales

Tim December 10, 2013 78

According to Samsung Tomorrow, the Galaxy Note 3 has officially topped 10 million in global sales. That figure is most impressive, especially given the fact that it has only been available for about two months. The Galaxy Note 2 took four months to reach the...

Temple Run 2 Receives Big Holiday Update – Water Slides and Santa Make an Appearance

Tim December 10, 2013 9

Imangi, the creators of Temple Run 2, pushed out a big holiday update to the title through Google Play for Android this morning. Included in the update is an entirely new challenge, as they have added in water slides for you to twist and turn in while making...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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