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Samsung TV Owners Get Philips Hue Sync App, Ending Need for Expensive Hardware

Tim January 5, 2023 4

The game has just been changed for select Samsung TV owners, and as a Sony TV owner, I'm feeling really left out in the cold right now. Announced at CES this week, there's a new Philips Hue Sync TV app coming to select Samsung TV models, designed to eliminate...

Pixel 7’s Camera Glass Keeps Breaking

Kellen January 5, 2023 18

It took a few months before we got to this point, but Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro may have found their first big issue. A growing number of people are experiencing a spontaneous break in the glass that covers their cameras. The first reports of this date...

Samsung’s New SmartThings Hub is Also Your New Wireless Charger

Kellen January 4, 2023 20

Samsung announced its new SmartThings hub today, called SmartThings Station. This little hub can control your home, help you find a lost smartphone, and charge your phone wirelessly. It may not have a screen, but this might a nice addition to your smart home...

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Official With Audiophiles in Mind

Tim January 4, 2023 1

Last year, OnePlus announced that the OnePlus 11 would arrive in February alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 earbuds. We already talked about the phone this morning following the announcement that its headed to China (for now), so let's quickly go over the new...

Citizen’s New Wear OS Watch is Very Serious About Your Alertness

Kellen January 4, 2023 6

Citizen unwrapped a new Wear OS watch this morning and it's called the Citizen CZ Smart Smartwatch. Not kidding on that name, but let's try to ignore that goofiness and talk about the fact that it looks pretty nice and has solid specs. The Citizen CZ comes in...

Samsung Sets High Bar for Budget Phones With $199 Galaxy A14

Tim January 4, 2023 13

Not that long ago, budget phones weren't something we discussed here at all. They used to bore us and we decided to stick to discussing more high-end and premium devices. At that time, there was more of them. These days, the herd of options is thinning, which...

OnePlus 11 Goes Official in China With All the Details

Kellen January 4, 2023 4

The OnePlus 11 won't launch on a global scale until February 7 at the earliest. Before we get to that date, OnePlus has gone ahead and revealed the phone in full in China, marking the second year in a row they've killed off any surprises for the US. Hey, if...

Samsung’s ‘Hybrid Flex’ Display is Certainly Different

Tim January 3, 2023 3

At CES this year, Samsung Display is showcasing its latest creation, the Hybrid Flex display. Apparently, in a haste to see whether they could create such a thing, none of the engineers questioned if they should, and due to this, we have one helluva...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 3

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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