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Rovio Intros Rovio Accounts, Access Saved Game Data on Any Device

Tim May 7, 2013 24

This is something we have needed for a long time. Yesterday, Rovio announced Rovio Accounts, a cloud-based save system that allows players to save their game data to the cloud, then access it through any device. For example, if you are far in Angry Birds Star...

Kellen May 7, 2013 20

I know that we have been quiet on the Pebble front since doing our review a couple of months back, but we were sort of waiting to see how the app ecosystem was coming along after the release of the SDK. To put it plainly, it's booming. There are hundreds of...

Tim May 7, 2013 53

The video above is currently making the Interwebz rounds this morning, showing a tenacious gentleman who has programmed his home's tech and lighting to be completely controlled by his voice. Using apps like Tasker for his Google TV and VeraLite controllers for...

Tim May 7, 2013 54

It might seem a bit odd that we complain whenever we see drop tests of the newest and top devices, but deep down it's fun to watch phones be destroyed. When it comes to turning these devices to scrap, there is only one thing better than the drop test, and that...

Kellen May 7, 2013 10

Runners and Pebble owners, the time has come for your new smartwatch to become a legitimate option as your running partner. Runkeeper updated this morning to include official support for the darling of Kickstarter, bringing real activity functionality to the...

Tim May 7, 2013 13

Last month, BulkyPix teased the release of Undead Soccer onto Android, and finally, it's here. This game is very popular on iOS, as the gameplay is simple and addicting, while it is also good exercise for your finger. In the game, you play as a survivor of...

Kellen May 7, 2013 8

Plants vs. Zombies 2. Official. July 2013. Launch. That's right, the follow-up to one of those most successful mobile games in recent memory (possibly of all time) is coming in two months. The official game title is "Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time,"...

Kellen May 6, 2013 43

As you all know, we've been on the tempered glass screen protector bandwagon for some time now. We have done our best to bring you all of the best in tempered glass for all of the top devices over the last year, to help you decide if spending this kind of...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 43

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 43

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 43

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 43

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 43

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 43

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 43

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 43

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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Rovio Intros Rovio Accounts, Access Saved Game Data on Any Device

How to: Install Third Party Apps and Watchfaces on Pebble

Video: This Guy’s “Voice-Controlled Home” is Freakin’ Sweet

HTC One Goes Up Against .50 Cal and Wins….Just Kidding

RunKeeper Updated for Android With Lock Screen Widget, Now Works Officially With Pebble Too

BulkyPix’s Undead Soccer Kicks its Way Onto Google Play

Plants vs. Zombies 2 “It’s About Time” Finally Launching in July

Quick Look: Spigen GLASt.R Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S4