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NBA General Manager Says Referees With Google Glass Are a “Great Idea”

Eric August 19, 2013 31

We have seen Google Glass adopted widely since its Explorer Program launched. Fashion designers, NFL players and Tennis players have all gotten their hands on the device to see how it could benefit them. In a recent Ask Me Anything with Houston Rocket's...

Eric August 19, 2013 39

If you are like me, you're probably still running the same file explorer on your phone or tablet that you've had for over a year now. Android has changed a lot in the past year or so and with those changes came new visual guidelines for apps. Sliding Explorer...

Kellen August 19, 2013 67

Today, along with our custom Moto X, we received one of the new Motorola Skip accessories that allow you to quickly unlock your phone with a single tap. To recap, the Skip is a wearable cloth accessory that can be clipped (using magnets) to your shirt, pants,...

Tim August 19, 2013 7

Cartoon Network launched a new game on Android recently, called Best Park in the Universe. In the game, you play as both Mordecai and Rigby, who team up to make their park the "best park in the universe." In order to do that though, they must battle through...

Eric August 19, 2013 53

The idea of a fingerprint scanner on your phone is nothing new and you will have a hard time selling a device solely based on that - just ask the Motorola Atrix. Nevertheless, fingerprint scanners seem to be making a comeback in popularity, and today's picture...

Tim August 19, 2013 37

The team of Paranoid Android launched Halo, their floating notifications solution, back in May of this year. Since then, it has become a very popular feature among the rooted community, with other developers even taking the source code to create their own...

Kellen August 19, 2013 131

Remember the custom Moto X that we designed at the end of last week? Here it is. As promised by Motorola, our MotoMaker-made Moto X arrived in 4 days or less. Our design went in on Thursday morning, shipped Saturday (yes, on a weekend) and showed up here first...

Tim August 19, 2013 17

AT&T announced this morning that it will carry the One Mini from HTC. Starting on August 23, the device goes on sale for just $100 with a new two year agreement. The device features a 4.3" 720p display, a Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, that lovely...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 17

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 17

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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NBA General Manager Says Referees With Google Glass Are a “Great Idea”

Sliding Explorer is a Slick, Holo-Themed File Explorer That You Should Check Out

Quick Look: Motorola Skip Accessory for the Moto X

Cartoon Network’s Best Park in the Universe Launches on Android

Could the HTC One Max Launch With a Fingerprint Scanner and Pogo Pins?

New Paranoid Android Builds Feature Halo 2.0, Looks Freakin’ Sweet

Custom Moto X Unboxing: A Look at Our MotoMaker-made Spearmint Phone

HTC One Mini Hits AT&T on August 23, Only $100 on Contract