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More XOOM and Thunderbolt Ads Pop Up in Esquire, Popular Science and Popular Mechanics

Kellen February 16, 2011 31

March's magazines started showing up on doorsteps today and inside, our readers are finding all sorts of Thunderbolt and XOOM ads. We found some earlier in the day from the SI Swimsuit Issue, but now we have more from Esquire, Popular Mechanics and Popular...

Kellen February 16, 2011 734

One of the difficult parts of this job is doing things like heading to the local market to pick up the brand new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and fondle it flip through it while looking for ads for the latest pieces of technology. And sure enough, we...

Kellen February 16, 2011 86

Motorola CEO already confirmed pricing for the XOOM today and gave us word on pricing for a wifi-only version, but he isn't stopping there. During his time at MWC, he also let slip some tidbits about the upcoming music service from Google that will compete...

Kellen February 16, 2011 46

And MapQuest officially enters the Android navigation arena. Can it compete with Google Maps? Eh, probably not, but it still looks like a great app. Unlike other navigation options, MapQuest is offering theirs up for free and includes voice-guided turn-by-...

Kellen February 16, 2011 31

A bluetooth Game Gripper is on the way! That's right touchscreen-only fanatics, you will soon be able to enjoy the gamepad-esque add-on to your device that will take your emulator gaming to a whole new level. Since the introduction of the GG back in April,...

Kellen February 16, 2011 259

If the half dozen reports we've had that the Motorola XOOM would come in at $799 weren't enough, then maybe word from Moto's CEO Sanjay Jha will stick. Jha confirmed to Reuters that they plan to sell the device unsubsidized for $799 at Verizon and that a wifi...

Kellen February 16, 2011 76

NVIDIA shocked the mobile world yesterday when they announced that their new "Kal-el" quad-core processor could possibly ship in tablets by August and in phones by the end of 2011. This move was completely unexpected, but also a little odd especially with so...

Kellen February 16, 2011 39

The words "Motorola DROID X Old Version" are now appearing online in Verizon accounts across the country, leaving many of you wondering if this could have something to do with the DROID X2's imminent release. Sorry folks, but I think it actually has something...

Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 39

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 39

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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More XOOM and Thunderbolt Ads Pop Up in Esquire, Popular Science and Popular Mechanics

Thunderbolt and Motorola XOOM Ads Enjoy Time in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Google Music Coming in Honeycomb According to Motorola CEO

MapQuest Android App Released, Free Voice-guided Turn-by-turn Navigation Included

Game Gripper Introduces Bluetooth Version for Touchscreen Devices

Motorola CEO Confirms $799 Pricing of XOOM, $600 for WiFi-only Version

Wednesday Poll: Adjust Tablet Plans After NVIDIA’s Quad-core Announcement?

DROID X “Old Version” Appears in Verizon Accounts, What Does it Mean?