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Contest: We Have 5 Chromecasts to Give Away!

Kellen October 10, 2013 1935

So, I'm not exactly sure why there are five unopened Chromecast devices sitting on my desk, but I do know that they need to go away. And that means you have a chance to win one. Well, five of you have a chance to win one since there are that many sitting here...

Tim October 10, 2013 15

This morning, the Outlook team launched a major update for their email client on Android, bringing plenty of new features and even some customization options. Starting today, users can finally perform a server-side search, allowing them to track down emails...

Eric October 10, 2013 99

The One Max from HTC is by no means a small secret. The company has done a terrible job at keeping the newest addition to its One lineup hidden from us, but we won't exactly knock them for that - we enjoy it. We first heard of this device because of the...

Tim October 10, 2013 31

Fitbit unveiled the newest product in the company's fitness lineup this morning, the Force watch. The device has a sleek, minimal look to it, letting users track their daily activities, while also tracking sleep cycles. The watch automatically syncs to the the...

Kellen October 10, 2013 8

When I handed over Dots on the Galaxy Note 3 to my better half last week, the first thing she said after playing it for 2 minutes was, "How do I turn the timer off? I just want to play." Well, dear, here you go. The Dots team introduced Endless Mode last night...

Tim October 10, 2013 22

This morning, LG announced the G Pro Lite, a device set to compete in the 5"+ category in developing markets. As far as the company's press release detailed, it doesn't appear that the phone is hitting North America anytime soon, and that's probably for the...

Kellen October 10, 2013 208

Didn't have a chance to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 through Verizon? That's not a terrible thing, since the phone is now available online and in stores. But to make that news even better, we wanted to point out that the "VERIZON30" coupon code that has...

Kellen October 9, 2013 114

After letting word slip through a Shakira fansite earlier today, T-Mobile has gone ahead and made their new UnCarrier announcement official. As expected, international unlimited data (2G speeds) and text are now free to "most" Simple Choice plans in more than...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 1935

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 1935

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 1935

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 1935

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 1935

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 1935

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 1935

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 1935

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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Contest: We Have 5 Chromecasts to Give Away!

Outlook App Updated for Android, Brings Colored Themes and Server-side Search

HTC One Max Spotted In the Wild, Looks Enormous

Fitbit Unveils Force, the Newest Watch to Help Track Your Activity and Sleep

Dots Update on Android Introduces Endless Mode, $1.99 as In-app Purchase

LG Announces G Pro Lite, 5.5″ Midrange Device Priced to Compete

Galaxy Note 3 Now Available From Verizon, “Verizon30” Discount Saves You $90

T-Mobile Makes Unlimited International Data Official, Also Takes LTE Network Nationwide to 233 Markets