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Google Announces Next Step for the Chrome OS, the Samsung Chromebox

Tim May 29, 2012 52

Today, Google unveiled the next generation of Chrome OS-based devices they have built with their partner Samsung. The new 550 series of Chromebooks are faster and built with portability in mind, while on the other hand, the Chromebox is exactly what a wired-in...

Eric May 29, 2012 51

In the Android community, factory resets and phone wipes are almost second nature, even if you aren't a prolific ROM flasher. There are ways to get your information back onto your phone rather quickly after these wipes, but a security feature in Google Wallet...

Tim May 29, 2012 30

Everyone's favorite custom ROM CyanogenMod, has officially hit two million installs. It seems like only a short time ago that everyone was excited about CM5 on the "OG" DROID and here we are in 2012 with CyanogenMod 9 ruling the world. For those curious, the...

Eric May 29, 2012 5

After going through the patent war over Android, Google is now being quick on the uptake with their snatching of patents towards their next big project; Project Glass. Recently, Google has submitted for a patent that allows the glasses to know what you are...

Tim May 29, 2012 8

Samsung's newly announced goals for their Music Hub application are pretty ambitious. It will give users the ability to stream music over the Internet (like Pandora), control music from any part of the house (given you have the needed equipment) and of course,...

Kellen May 29, 2012 234

I know what you are thinking, "What kind of crack are you smoking? You really think another locked down Motorola RAZR variant can help them crawl out of the Android gutter?" Yep, I actually do believe that, but only if some very specific things happen at...

Kellen May 29, 2012 31

Samsung confirmed to UK retailer MobileFun that there is a 2-3 week delay for the Pebble Blue version of the Galaxy SIII, thanks to a need for it to meet the "highest internal quality standards." Because Sammie essentially invented the color Pebble Blue and a...

Kellen May 29, 2012 18

Today is officially Samsung Galaxy SIII day, well, for those of you that live in the UK, France, the Middle East, Africa and some other 28 countries, not including the United States. As one of the most hyped and talked about Android phones quite possibly ever,...

OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 18

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 18

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 18

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 18

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 18

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 18

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 18

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 18

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 Announces Next Step for the Chrome OS, the Samsung Chromebox

A Simple Factory Reset Could Break Your Google Wallet Forever, Learn How to Safeguard Your Info

CyanogenMod Reaches 2 Million Installs, Over 750 Different Devices Have Received the Love

Google Files Additional Project Glass Patents, Visual Augmentation Can See What You Miss

Samsung’s Music Hub Looks to Sync All Devices from Smartphones to Fridges

Motorola Can Do Big Things With the DROID RAZR HD [Opinion]

Samsung: “Invented” Pebble Blue Color Slightly Delayed Due to Quality Standards

Samsung Galaxy SIII Launches Today in 28 Countries, U.S. by End of June?