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Google is Developing “Chromoting,” a Chrome Remote Desktop App for Android

Tim July 19, 2013 22

Recently discovered by François Beaufort, the same man who leaks other Chrome-related news thanks to his very in-depth looks at source code, Google's Chromium team appears to be working on a new Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android. Being called Chromoting,...

Tim July 19, 2013 38

According to another leak this morning, the new Nexus 7 from ASUS and Google will go on sale at Staples, starting July 31. As seen in the memo sent out to employees down below, inventory will begin arriving at stores as early as next week, but will be kept in...

Tim July 19, 2013 8

Recently launched onto Android is a somewhat simplistic-looking 3D motorcycle game called Night Riders 3D. Using OpenGL, the developer puts you on the seat of a speedy bike, pitting you against other 3D racers. There isn't much to look at on the various tracks...

Tim July 19, 2013 25

This morning, Rovio announced the availability of their new cloud-based save system, Rovio Account, for Android and iOS. With an account, players can finally save their game data to the cloud, with the ability to access their data on any number of devices....

Tim July 19, 2013 18

Usually when we see a device pop up on the homepage of various Internet deals sites, we expect to see either old or refurbished devices going for too much money. Today's deal actually doesn't seem all that bad, as 1 Sale A Day is asking for just $400 for a...

Kellen July 19, 2013 107

The new Nexus 7 is on its way, that much is certain. We also think we know what it looks like for the most part, that it'll be priced at $229 (16GB) and $269 (32GB), that retailers are expecting display units as early as July 20, and that Google will more than...

Kellen July 19, 2013 163

The new DROID lineup will officially be unveiled on Tuesday during a Verizon event, but there are still plenty of details that are doing their best to avoid us. While we still do not know specs at this time (anyone claiming to know them are simply speculating)...

Kellen July 18, 2013 40

Android 4.3 is now available as a ROM for the Nexus 4, but outside of a handful of minor tweaks here and there, there isn't much to talk about. There is something new from it that all of you can install, though, and that's the latest version of Google Play....

AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 40

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 40

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 40

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 40

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 40

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 40

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 40

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 40

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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Google is Developing “Chromoting,” a Chrome Remote Desktop App for Android

Tipster Points to July 31 Launch of New Nexus 7 at Staples Stores

Night Riders 3D, a Simple Motorcycle Racing Game Set to a Nice Soundtrack

Rovio Account Launches for Android Today, Allows for Saving Game Progress Across Multiple Devices

Brand New Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini on Sale For $399 Through Online Deals Retailer

Nexus 7 Leak Shows 1.5GHz Quad-core Processor, Wireless Charging, SlimPort, and Android 4.3

New DROID ULTRA or MAXX Picture Appears With Red Racing Stripe on Back?

Download: New Google Play 4.2.3 From Android 4.3 on the Nexus 4