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NVIDIA SHIELD Receives 400MB Update, Fixes Audio Latency for PC Streamers

Tim August 12, 2013 7

The SHIELD (review here) is finally available, with users already receiving helpful updates from NVIDIA. The newest update weighs in at around 400MB, which brings a reduction in audio latency while streaming from your GeForce-powered PC. The changelog shows...

Kellen August 12, 2013 3081

It feels like it has been a while since we last handed out a mega-prize. Well, I take that back - we just gave away two brand new Nexus 7 tablets a couple of weeks ago. But you know what, it's going to be a slow week in terms of Android news, so we figured we'...

Kellen August 12, 2013 16

Forget Vine and Instagram video for a second, and think long term. What if you recorded 1-second clips of video each day for the rest of your life? Think you'd see the ultimate story that included ups, downs, friends, family, travels, and all of the other...

Tim August 12, 2013 19

Each month, the Google Glass team releases an update to owners of the wearable tech. If you are one of a few thousand that currently use this device, then a new update to version XE8 is now available. Inside XE8 is a few new Google Now cards, including a...

Tim August 12, 2013 230

According to an exclusive report from SamMobile, who are usually dead on with their Samsung-related leaks, they have received reportedly official word on the Galaxy Note 3 final specs. Of course, take all of this with a grain of salt, considering we only have...

Tim August 12, 2013 54

Based on newly leaked high-res photos from Sony Alpha Rumors, you won't have to worry about the pixel wars or camera comparisons when buying your next smartphone. What you are seeing above is the Sony Lens G or "Lens Camera," an attachable accessory for...

Tim August 12, 2013 7

We know how much everyone loves a good beta, so if you are in the mood to test out a new turn-based strategy game, go download Rising Empires from Google Play. The game features six races, each of which have different abilities, giving gamers a unique...

Eric August 12, 2013 111

Only a few weeks ago, Android 4.3 was introduced to the world. As expected, the only devices to get the update so far have been Nexus devices. With a new lineup of devices hitting in the last few months of this year, we could see phones with it sooner rather...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 111

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 111

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 111

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 111

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 111

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 111

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 111

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 111

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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NVIDIA SHIELD Receives 400MB Update, Fixes Audio Latency for PC Streamers

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Google Glass Updated to XE8, Brings New Google Now Cards and New Voice Commands

Note 3 Specs “Confirmed” for the Umpteenth Time – 5.68″ 1080p Display, Octa Processor, 3GB of RAM, 13MP Camera

Sony to Introduce “Lens G” Attachments, Turning Your Phone Into the Ultimate Cameraphone?

Try Out the Open Beta of Rising Empires, a 4x Turn-Based Game for Android

Rumors Point Towards the Galaxy Note 3 Launching With Android 4.3 and 3,450mAh Battery