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Google Invites Developers to an Event Centered Around Project Glass

Eric January 16, 2013 28

The big hit of Google I/O last year was the announcement of Google Glass, the augmented reality headset that they are working on. Developers who were really interested could sign up for a $1,500 Glass Explorers package to get their hands on a device and work...

Tim January 16, 2013 26

Residents of a few towns here on the West coast have a reason to smile tomorrow. On January 17, Verizon is gifting their areas with the speeds of 4G LTE, still on their quest to completely blanket their existing 3G footprint by mid-2013. Below, we have the...

Tim January 16, 2013 23

Oh, those awesomely talented people on Etsy have done it again. Above is a special (hand made) Andy Krueger bugdroid mini. As of this post, there are only 11 available, priced at $70 each. It may seem steep, but that is some excellently crafted nightmarish...

Tim January 16, 2013 70

Watch out, Verizon! Move over, AT&T! Hide yo kids, Sprint! T-Mobile is about ready to flip the switch on their first 4G LTE market here in America. Much like their 1900 MHz HSPA+ launches, T-Mobile will turn on the juice in Las Vegas, followed shortly by...

Kellen January 16, 2013 9

Along with the Galaxy Tab 7.7, the LG Lucid on Verizon is set to receive an update in the near future. The build number is VS840ZV8 and includes Big Red's Remote Diagnostics tool, a file manager, Flash Player, and more. This is the first update for the Lucid...

Tim January 16, 2013 11

Yes, this will only be relevant to the handful of people with Sony PlayStation certified devices, but hey, we figured we should spread the love. Starting today and for the following six weeks, PlayStation Mobile is handing out a free game every seven days for...

Kellen January 16, 2013 8

Up until today, Google was selling their HSPA+ Nexus 7 with an AT&T SIM card, so that users who bought the device could quickly get it connected to AT&T's network and use it on the go. The AT&T pairing was a bit surprising at first, since the...

Kellen January 16, 2013 58

We've made it painfully obvious that we hate data caps, tiered data, and any thoughts of sharing that data with someone else. In fact, most of you hate all of that as well. The day that we first jumped onto 4G LTE was something we may never forget, but we'll...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 58

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 58

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 58

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 58

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 58

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 58

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 58

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 58

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 Invites Developers to an Event Centered Around Project Glass

Verizon Announces a Few New 4G LTE Markets To Be Lit Up Tomorrow

Extremely Limited Andy Krueger Android Mini Will Keep iOS Fans Awake at Night

T-Mobile Set to Launch 4G LTE Network in Las Vegas Any Day Now

LG Lucid Receiving Minor Update – Preloaded With VZW Remote Diagnostics and Flash

PlayStation Mobile Hosting Six Weeks of Free Games, Kicks It Off With Samurai Beatdown

T-Mobile Specific Nexus 7 Arrives in Google Play Store for $299