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Google’s Larry Page Responds With “What the…?” to Reports of Government PRISM Program

Kellen June 7, 2013 87

After word snuck out yesterday morning of a government program called PRISM, which allegedly allows the NSA and FBI to have back-door access to information from some of the world's leading internet companies, we have seen leaders from both Facebook and Apple...

Tim June 7, 2013 17

Well, if you are still playing Fruit Ninja (hello, 2010!), go grab the newest update for Android. It brings a massive list of new goodies, including new blades to slice up your fruit salad, the pomegranate (which is supposed to mean something, but I don't know...

Tim June 7, 2013 28

Thanks to all of the hard work that developers have been pumping into the CDMA version of the Galaxy S4 from Samsung, root lovers and hackers alike can now flash the biggest name in custom recoveries, ClockworkMod Recovery right through ROM Manager. Koush's ...

Tim June 7, 2013 116

Next Launcher 3D is one of the more highly priced 3rd party launchers for Android, but with today's little trick, you can get the $16 powerhouse for free. The launcher features crazy 3D effects, turning any device you own into a futuristic Tron-centric trip....

Tim June 7, 2013 8

The Kickstarter project GameStick has come a long way since its day of raising money on the crowdsourcing site. The device is set to hit retailers this year and with E3 right around the corner, what better time to drop a trailer for it. The device is an HDMI...

Tim June 7, 2013 31

Check your calendars, is it April Fools? It's not? Well, what else could explain this mystery. Pictured above is a kitten, balancing on supposedly the upcoming Sony mega device titled, the Togari. The Togari, which we have seen pictured once before, is...

Kellen June 7, 2013 131

Is Sony preparing to launch their flagship Xperia Z as a "Nexus experience" device through Google Play along with HTC and Samsung? According to two reports this week, that is indeed the case. Both reports claim that it will arrive this summer, though one...

Kellen June 7, 2013 49

Talk about a deal, AT&T is currently hosting a package that includes the HTC One (in either black or silver) plus a Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker for a combined $99. The phone itself typically runs $199 on contract, while the speaker is also $199. So for $...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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’s Larry Page Responds With “What the…?” to Reports of Government PRISM Program

Fruit Ninja Receives Massive Update – Brings New Blades, Multiplayer and Gutsu’s Cart

Verizon Galaxy S4 Receives ROM Manager Support Thanks to Loki Patch

Grab the $16 Next Launcher 3D App for Free Today With This Trick

GameStick E3 Trailer Hits the Web, Features Nerdy Ninja Romance

Confirmed: Cats Hate Balancing on Alleged Sony Phablets

Sony Xperia Z Will Offer the Closest Thing to a True “Nexus Experience” Should It Launch

[Deal] HTC One 32GB Plus Beats Pill Speaker for $99 From AT&T