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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 Announces 10 New Chromecast Apps for the Holidays

Kellen December 10, 2013 232

Chromecast welcomed in 10 new supported apps this morning in an announcement from Google. Previously, Google's HDMI dongle only supported 7 apps, with recent additions of HBO Go and Pandora helping up that number which had sat at a handful since the device's...

LG-V510 is a Google Play Edition LG G Pad 8.3, Not a New Nexus

Kellen December 10, 2013 80

The mystery of the LG-V510 is pretty close to being solved today, as open source files for the tablet have surfaced over at LG's site. If you download the source .zip file and unzip it, you are greeted with three files - two of which call it the "G-Pad 8.3...

All Sorts of New Game Categories Coming to Google Play in February 2014

Kellen December 9, 2013 43

If you jump into the Play store today, tap on "Games" and then swipe over to "Categories," you'll see all of eight choices, two of which aren't even games (live wallpapers and widgets). Come February 2014, that menu may look a whole lot different, according to...

CyanogenMod Integrating WhisperPush Secure Messaging Service Into Nightlies

Tim December 9, 2013 18

Are you concerned about security? Are you rooted and running a build of CyanogenMod? Well, prepare to be happy. Today on CyanogenMod's official blog, the team announced the integration of WhisperPush into the OS, a feature that will allow any SMS client you...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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