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AOL Launching Google Reader Alternative, in Beta Testing Now (Updated: Beta Live)

Kellen June 21, 2013 35

Update: The beta for AOL Reader is now live. Go sign-up! With Google Reader scheduled to shut down in about a week on July 1, we're seeing more replacement services pop up by the day outside of Feedly. One of those happens to be mega-internet giant AOL, who...

Tim June 21, 2013 43

As HTC continues to remain in a downward spiral in terms of revenue and sales, their fearless leader Peter Chou, isn't done quite yet. Chou co-founded HTC back in 1997, turning absolutely nothing into a company that creates some of the world's most desirable...

Tim June 21, 2013 14

With the weekend just hours away, it's time to start thinking about what you will be doing while sitting at home on the couch. Want a suggestion? Check out the recently released Gangstar Vegas game from Gameloft. In the newest addition to the Gangstar series,...

Kellen June 21, 2013 542

It's Friday, it's slow, and it's cloudy again here in Portland. What does that mean for you? Free stuff! To help take us in to the weekend, we thought we'd hand out five $10 Google Play gift cards that we found laying around in our closet full of tech goodies....

Tim June 21, 2013 77

Could this be the Galaxy Note 3? According to a Chinese source, it most certainly could be. While the overall design, from what we can see, matches up with the Galaxy S4 and the other Galaxy device we have seen from Samsung this year, we still must remain...

Tim June 21, 2013 111

With more than 280 million tweets sent out using location services, you would hope all of that data could be used to at least make something interesting, right? A company was able to gather this information and place a lighted speck on the map for each tweet,...

Kellen June 21, 2013 5

In the mood for a smartphone deal? AT&T is currently hosting a "special" offer on LG's popular Optimus G line of smartphones. The Optimus G Pro is available now (on 2-year contract) for $99, while the Optimus G can be had for $49. We're told that the sale...

Kellen June 21, 2013 37

Samsung inks LeBron James and Jay-Z to multi-million dollar marketing deals, HTC goes with Tony Stark? According to a report out of Bloomberg, HTC and Robert Downey Jr. have agreed to a $12 million global marketing deal to help promote the Taiwanese company's...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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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AOL Launching Google Reader Alternative, in Beta Testing Now (Updated: Beta Live)

Amid HTC’s Constant Struggles, CEO Peter Chou Won’t Quit His Job

Gameloft’s Gangstar Vegas Released for Android, Pick it up on Google Play

Contest: Win 1 of 5 Google Play $10 Gift Cards Because We Love You (Updated: Winners Picked)

Another Purported Image Surfaces of Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Map Gives Insight Into iOS, Android Twitter Geographic Usage Patterns

AT&T Drops LG Optimus G Pro to $99, Optimus G to $49 for Limited Time

HTC Nabs Robert Downey Jr. for $12 Million Marketing Deal?