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First Google Fiber Installations Taking Place in Provo, Utah

Tim November 12, 2013 49

Back in April of this year, Google made it official that it was bringing Google Fiber to Provo, UT. Here we are in November, and the first installation specialists are arriving at doorsteps. It was made public that the rollout of the 1Gbps service would be...

Eric November 12, 2013 145

It is no secret by this point that Samsung is the top dog in the Android world, but just how far ahead might be hard to imagine sometimes. There is an easily-calculated reason that Samsung has millions and millions of dollars to throw into marketing and...

Kellen November 12, 2013 27

We know that $1500 is a lot to spend on a consumer electronic that is still in its infancy, but if money ain't a thang, and you live life on the bleeding edge of tech, (and have failed to get in on a variety of Explorer invite opportunities) your chance to...

Tim November 12, 2013 33

NVIDIA announced the Tegra Note, produced by EVGA, back in September. The device features a Tegra 4 processor, as well as a 7" 1280 x 800 display; lower than what the new Nexus 7 sports for resolution at 1920 x 1200, but the Nexus 7 is also priced a bit higher...

Tim November 12, 2013 12

For the ladies among us, then you will be happy to learn that Poshmark has made its way to Google Play. The application is based on the idea that buying clothes doesn't need to be all about going to stores and boutiques. You can purchase new clothes from the...

Eric November 12, 2013 8

With the holiday season coming up faster than most of us want to believe, sharing moments with family and friends will soon become all we know. What do you do when your photos from family get-togethers are scattered across Google+, Facebook and other social...

Kellen November 12, 2013 101

With Motorola's MotoMaker phone customization service going live yesterday for a number of new carriers including Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint, I'd imagine that more than a few of you were trying to decide if the Moto X was finally for you. If you held out...

Tim November 12, 2013 28

Camera Awesome, one of TechCrunch's top apps of 2012 for iOS, has made its way to Android. The application is a photo editing app + shooter that is known for its "Awesomize" effect, which is comparable to Google's own "Auto Awesome" that you see on Google+....

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 28

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 28

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 28

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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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First Google Fiber Installations Taking Place in Provo, Utah

Samsung Holds a Whopping 63% Share of Android Devices Worldwide

Google Glass has a Sign-up Page for All Interested, Your Chance to Wait in Line for an Invite

NVIDIA Tegra Note Launches November 19, Priced to Sell at $199

Poshmark Hits Google Play, Lets Users Buy and Sell Clothes Right From Home

Dayframe Launches for Android, Showcases Your Photos From All of Your Networks

Use Coupon Code “THANKYOU10” Through MotoMaker Orders and Save 10% on a Custom Moto X

Camera Awesome Released for Android, “Awesomizing” Photos With Ease