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Velocispider is an Arcade Throwback With Genetically Altered Dinosaurs and Lasers

Eric September 20, 2012 6

"Part Spider, Part Velociraptor, it's Velocispider" is how the description of Velocispider starts. It's pretty straight forward as far as that goes, but all Velocispider wants to do it save its eggs. An evil CEO of the Robot Seafood Company has taken a taste...

Tim September 20, 2012 20

This morning, ASUS has sent out invitations to the press and industry affiliates for them to book their flights over to Taipei, Taiwan and Milan, Italy for the unveiling of the Padfone 2. Unlike some companies, ASUS isn't trying make this a secret and even has...

Tim September 20, 2012 82

Just as we reported last week, Verizon is turning on some new 4G LTE sites today and also expanding on some markets starting tomorrow. Here is the most up-to-date list of markets that have already seen the new 4G LTE speeds or will be seeing them tomorrow. ...

Kellen September 20, 2012 193

Android friends and family, tomorrow is a big day. It's time to start preparing. In case you didn't realize it yet, September 21 is the day that millions of new phone owners across the globe will have trouble finding their way to work, to the nearest gas...

Tim September 20, 2012 12

If you're in need of a completely silly, yet totally bad-a** game this morning, check out Puppet War. Much like Dead Trigger, you roam a level with a weapon of choice (there are many that can be unlocked by completing levels) and kill evil puppets that are...

Kellen September 20, 2012 37

Is your apartment missing that extra piece of Android swag that would take it over the top? Maybe this new Bubble Bot Android Foundry floor rug would complete the masterpiece. It comes in a 33-35" diameter, is hand-finished in the U.S., has a non-slip bottom...

Tim September 20, 2012 20

This morning, a new game called The Bard's Tale is available on Google Play that will either offend you with its indecent scantly dressed barmaids (for some that's a plus) or will have you on your side laughing with its silly Scottish accented main character....

Kellen September 20, 2012 18

Better late than never, right? That's sort of all I could think when Dick's let us know this morning that they had released an official Dick's Sporting Goods app to Android. It doesn't look bad, though. In fact, it's pretty feature-packed for the most part....

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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Velocispider is an Arcade Throwback With Genetically Altered Dinosaurs and Lasers

Asus Sends Out Invitations for Padfone 2 Unveiling on October 16

Reminder: Lots of Cities Across the Nation Seeing New Verizon 4G LTE This Week

Android Friends, Be Kind to All of the New iPhone 5 Users Tomorrow – They May be Lost and in Need of a Maps App

Puppet War Hits Google Play – Destroy Them All Before They Take Over the World

New Android Floor Rug Available From Dead Zebra

The Bard’s Tale for Android, a Most Foul Yet Humorous Game

Dick’s Sporting Goods App Now Available on Android