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ASUS Handing Out Vouchers in Europe For Buyers of the Nexus 7 Before Price Drop (Updated: Google Too)

Eric November 9, 2012 51

Anyone who purchased the Nexus 7 before October 29 when the price dropped and more memory suddenly meant less money certainly has a reason to be a little upset. Up to this point we haven't heard anything from either ASUS or Google on the subject, but the...

Eric November 9, 2012 35

The trial between Samsung and Apple that was decided months ago will not go away, but today's news might have some serious implications on the outcome. We've talked about Vel Hogan before, the jury foreman that may or may not have had previous bias against...

Kellen November 9, 2012 50

A new Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.1) update for Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 leaked yesterday as build VRBLJ1. It's already baked into a ROM or two and an ODIN file. A member of XDA who appears to have leaked it, is under the impression that this may...

Tim November 9, 2012 21

Yesterday, the popular Pulse News application received an update to version 3.0. Included in the update is the ability to add unlimited pages (feeds), swipe from off the screen to view your stories feature, and a brand new widget for viewing important news...

Kellen November 9, 2012 65

Motorola has approved the Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR M, this morning. The build number is 98.12.4, so it's slightly newer than the version that leaked a few weeks back. It's rolling out to soak testers now, however, if the test goes well, all RAZR M...

Kellen November 8, 2012 22

The DL Show was in full effect last night. Episode 4 went down and included a live contest for two tablets, courtesy of our friends at NVIDIA. We talked the DROID DNA, argued over the silly idea that is the Google Wallet credit card, wondered if we could ever...

Tim November 8, 2012 53

One more stick figure game for the day and we'll stop, I promise. Released today onto Google Play is Anger of Stick 2, a game that has been popular on iOS for some time. It's a platform style game, left to right directions where you run around beating up other...

Tim November 8, 2012 64

While doing some late night shopping, a customer was walking through the tech section of their local Walmart and spotted the Nexus 10 tablet, 32GB selling for $500. Due to the time of the spotting, there wasn't an employee around to procure about purchasing...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 64

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 64

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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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ASUS Handing Out Vouchers in Europe For Buyers of the Nexus 7 Before Price Drop (Updated: Google Too)

Judge to Consider Samsung’s Claims of Juror Misconduct in Trial With Apple

New Jelly Bean Update VRBLJ1 Leaks for Verizon’s Galaxy S3

Pulse News Updated to Version 3.0, Allows For Unlimited Pages and a New Widget

DROID RAZR M Receiving Jelly Bean Update 98.12.4

Google Wallet? Tablet Contest!

Miniclip’s Anger of Stick 2 Hits Google Play, More Stick Figure Brutality

Nexus 10 Already Spotted at Walmart Ahead of Official November 13 Launch