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HP Chromebook 11 Sales on Hold, Overheating MicroUSB Chargers to Blame

Tim November 13, 2013 29

According to reports, Google and HP have decided to halt sales of the Chromebook 11, after many complaints of overheating devices came flying in. Apparently, the microUSB charger that juices up the laptop has been causing units to overheat and malfunction,...

Tim November 13, 2013 29

Back in October, Facebook launched an updated and sexified version of its Messenger app. The update was only available for a small amount of test users, and even for some that did get the update, it was later updated yet again to remove the improvements. It...

Tim November 13, 2013 29

Don't worry, Nexus 10 owners - we haven't forgotten you. The OTA zip file for Android 4.4 (KRT16O) has been made available, so if you don't feel like waiting for Google to roll it out to your device, hit up the download link and work some adb magic. Download...

Kellen November 13, 2013 29

With Pandora recently receiving support on Google's Chromecast HDMI media streaming dongle, along with Hulu Plus, we were all wondering when we would see HBO Go join the party since we saw traces of it during the device's launch. Apparently we will be seeing...

Tim November 13, 2013 29

Google announced last night that owners of the 2012 Nexus 7 tablet should expect to see the Android 4.4 KRT16O update rolling out to their devices shortly. For those of us that are impatient, the link to the OTA zip file is now available, so here it is for...

Tim November 13, 2013 29

This morning, Google is pushing out a staged rollout of an updated Google+ application for Android through Google Play. The update isn't your ordinary run of the mill bug fixer, though. Inside this update, Google is looking to take advantage of a few features...

Eric November 13, 2013 29

Coming into this year, Pulse was one of the more popular personalized newsfeed applications that Android could offer. When they were acquired by the business-minded LinkedIn network, people were a little concerned that their app would change. LinkedIn has made...

Tim November 13, 2013 29

According to the Wall Street Journal, a recent attempt by Facebook to acquire Snapchat with an all-cash offer of $3 billion has been turned down. Real quickly, we want to sum up what a $3 billion idea apparently looks like. Snapchat is an app that allows you...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 5

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 5

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 7

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 7

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 9

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 8

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 23

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 10

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

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 29

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 29

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 29

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 29

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 29

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 29

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 29

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 29

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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HP Chromebook 11 Sales on Hold, Overheating MicroUSB Chargers to Blame

Updated Facebook Messenger With Refreshed UI Now Available to More Users

Download: Android 4.4 (KRT16O) Official Update for Nexus 10

HBO Go Shows Up as Supported Chromecast App in Google Support Page

Download: Android 4.4 (KRT16O) Official Update for Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi

Google+ App Receiving Update, Brings Android Beam and Daydream Support

LinkedIn Pulse Gets Nice UI Overhaul, Streamlines Your Professional Newsfeed

Facebook Reportedly Offered Snapchat $3 Billion in Cash for Acquisition, Was Denied