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LG Nexus 5 Takes Virtual 3D Form, Lets You Go Hands-on With It Today

Kellen September 16, 2013 112

Can't wait until the end of October/early November to get your hands on the next Nexus made by LG? Maybe this 3D rendering of the device will help satisfy your need for all things Nexus. Published to reddit over the weekend, this mockup is clearly based off of...

Kellen September 16, 2013 126

Best Buy is currently hosting a solid deal on the HTC One from Verizon, where you can land either the exclusive blue color or classic silver for just $49.99 on contract. The phone is still new enough that Verizon wants the full $199 for it - other online...

Kellen September 16, 2013 31

This morning, Sprint announced that it had turned on 34 new 4G LTE markets across the country, bringing their total to 185. It's mostly smaller markets, but you will see Sprint LTE in spots like Oklahoma City (OK), Corpus Christi (TX), Port Arthur (TX), and...

We’re Like Jim Furyk’s 59: a Weekend Must Watch

Kellen September 13, 2013 17

The DL Show episode 35 went down this week live on Wednesday, featuring talk of Samsung's two new products on the block, the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear. We fought over the Gear design, decided that only Tim is ready for the Note 3 Cult, and that faux...

Kellen September 13, 2013 122

A new Google Maps update popped up earlier this week through Google Play, but since staged rollouts start in small waves before arriving on everyone's handsets, we're now just seeing the rollout increase. If you haven't yet updated, there is a pretty good...

Tim September 13, 2013 12

It's Friday the 13th. Spooky. This week can be summed up with one word - revolutionary. Apple announced and unveiled two new iPhones this week, the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5c. We had some fun and liveblogged the event, with lots of you joining in on the...

Tim September 13, 2013 3

It's Friday, which means you might need some new apps to keep you busy over the weekend. This week, there are a few games which we have seen before, such as Bag It! and EPOCH, as well as some utility apps like Root Call Blocker and Light Meter Tools. If SEGA's...

Tim September 13, 2013 33

Google Glass is still unavailable to the general public, but for the developers and few enthusiasts that do have their hands on a pair of Google's eyewear computer, big things are happening. Applications are constantly being created and tested, and the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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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LG Nexus 5 Takes Virtual 3D Form, Lets You Go Hands-on With It Today

Best Buy Selling Verizon’s HTC One for $49, Including the New Exclusive Blue Version

Sprint Adds 34 New 4G LTE Markets, Totaling 185 Across the Country

We’re Like Jim Furyk’s 59: a Weekend Must Watch

Google Maps Updated With Faster Navigation, Improved Hotel Search, Tips and Tricks Menu

This Week in the Life of DROID – 9/13/2013

Friday App Sales: EPOCH, Bag It!, Football Manager Handheld and More

Google Glass With “Blue” Could be a Baseball Fan’s Best Friend at the Park