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ESPN+ Getting Price Increase October 12

Tim September 26, 2023 2

Like every other service out there, ESPN+ has announced price increases. These changes are set to take effect October 12 and essentially every plan that gets you ESPN+ is getting hit with higher prices. For those paying month to month, your price is going up...

CMF by Nothing’s First Lineup Includes $69 Watch Pro and $49 Buds Pro

Tim September 26, 2023 7

CMF, the sub-brand for Nothing, unveiled its lineup of devices this week. It was already known that these devices would be inexpensive, but no one said anything about $69 watches and $49 earbuds. The products don't even look all that bad either. The device...

Google Podcasts is Shutting Down in 2024, YouTube Music Its Replacement

Kellen September 26, 2023 25

Google Podcasts, an app on Google Play with 500 million downloads and a solid 4.6-rating, will shutdown next year. As wild as that seems, the writing was probably on the wall earlier in the year when Google fully opened up podcasts on its YouTube Music...

This Verizon Trick Could Trigger a $10/Line Monthly Discount for a Year

Kellen September 25, 2023 47

Verizon has sent out at least a handful of loyalty discounts over the past couple of years to their long-time customers. The amount of the discount can vary depending on the customer and their plan, but folks typically see a value between $10 and $25. These...

Goodbye to Google Pixel Phones With Curved Displays

Kellen September 25, 2023 67

The image at the top of this post is a thing of beauty for those of us who complained all those years ago about curved displays and the frustrating experiences they projected even if they looked neat in the hand or in a promo video. Curved displays were never...

OnePlus OxygenOS 14 has Mastered the Art of Hyper Vitalization Fluid, Cloud Dynamic Smoothness

Kellen September 25, 2023 7

OnePlus officially unwrapped OxygenOS 14 today, the new version of its skin that sits atop Android 14. The update to OxygenOS 14 isn't actually here yet, at least not in stable form, but OnePlus wants you to know what to expect once it hits that stage. For now...

Pixel Watch 2 Promo Video Tells Its Health Secrets, Free With Pixel 8 Pro Purchase

Kellen September 25, 2023 23

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been thoroughly spoiled, so why don't we move onto the Pixel Watch 2. Yes, we have major Pixel Watch 2 leaks this morning as well, including a promo that might get you one for free in two weeks time. This latest leak once again...

All of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Specs Have Now Leaked

Kellen September 25, 2023 79

The leaks for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro hit a new level this morning, with essentially all specs now revealed, including a number of features that were likely to be presented at October's event. This is a spoiler alert warning, as we are about to tell...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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