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CAT Unveils the B15 Smartphone, a Rugged Beast of a Device

Tim February 26, 2013 47

There are always those headline grabbing devices that get launched during events such as CES and MWC. After those, there is the CAT B15. It's a 4" device, boasting a tank-like armor coating around itself that protects from falls, scratches, hot/cold ...

Eric February 26, 2013 56

In a new deal announced yesterday, AT&T and General Motors announced that next year your car will soon be working on the same signals as the phone in your pocket. 4G LTE will be added into Buicks, Chevys, GMCs and Cadillacs starting next year. AT&T's...

Tim February 26, 2013 19

With the introduction of Google Play Services v3.0 this morning, we have a new app to help you control all of your account settings. Within the popup window that appears after launch of Google Settings, you can choose the settings for Google+, Maps, Search...

Kellen February 26, 2013 20

Portenzo, makers of fine hand-made tablet cases, is now selling their Alano and BookCase varieties for the Nexus 10. We've taken a look at both the Alano, which is made from a single sheet of leather, and the BookCase, which is exactly as the name suggests....

Tim February 26, 2013 52

In a bit of sad news, Andy Rubin recently shot down rumors that Google intends to open up retail stores by the end of 2013. In short, Andy stated that thanks to the Internet, the need for physical storefronts just isn't there and that consumers don't need to...

Kellen February 26, 2013 3069

Day 2 of the 5 Days of Nexus is upon us! Yesterday, we handed out a brand spankin' new Nexus 4 (8GB) to one lucky reader in what turned out to be a massive contest. But we aren't stopping there, no sir. We have four more days of giveaways to burn through! In...

Tim February 26, 2013 16

This morning, NVIDIA is continuing to tease us with a few upcoming Tegra 4 enhanced game titles that take full advantage of all of those GPU cores. Two of the five games look to be zombies games, but that's just fine by me. The new titles include Burn Zombie...

Kellen February 26, 2013 17

Google announced Google Play services v3.0 this morning, which includes new Google+ sign-in as an option similar to what you see in current apps with Facebook and Twitter. If developers choose to allow you to sign-in with G+, Google claims that you get to take...

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

Kellen February 4, 2026 17

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 17

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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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 17

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 17

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 17

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 17

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 17

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 17

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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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CAT Unveils the B15 Smartphone, a Rugged Beast of a Device

General Motors Selects AT&T’s 4G LTE To Connect Cars to Your WiFi Devices

New Google Services App Included With Launch of Play Services 3.0

Portenzo Now Offering Hand-made Alano and BookCase Nexus 10 Cases

Andy Rubin Denies Rumors of Google Retail Stores, We Cry a Little Inside

Day 2 Contest: Win a Nexus 7 16GB From Droid Life! #5daysofnexus (Updated: Winner Picked)

NVIDIA Announces Five Tegra 4 Optimized Games, But With No Release Dates

Google Introduces Google+ Sign-in for Google Play Services, Over-the-Air App Installs From Websites, and More