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DEAL: Nest Hub 2-Pack for $89 Ain’t Bad

Tim December 9, 2022 3

Don't have Nest Hub (2nd-Gen) units sprinkled throughout your home? Well, maybe you should? Currently, Google is selling Nest Hub units at just $50 a pop, but for those who want to get two units, you can do so for $89, which is a crazy good price. To get this...

Google Intros Two Modes to Prevent Chrome From Hogging Device Memory, Battery

Tim December 9, 2022 4

Google introduced two new modes from the Chrome browser this week, with both of the modes scheduled to be rolled out across all platforms over the next couple of weeks. The modes are called Memory Saver and Energy Saver, and with names like those, I'm sure you...

After December’s Big Update, How’s Your Pixel Phone?

Kellen December 8, 2022 53

The December update that Google pushed out this week to all of its still-supported Pixel phones is a big one. It's a quarterly release that aims to address a massive list of items, bringing with it bug fixes and improvements to almost every area of the a Pixel...

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 4 Deal Doubles Storage, Drops $900 Off, Gives You $150 Credit

Kellen December 8, 2022 6

The Black Friday month of November deals has come and gone, but there's still time to get ridiculous prices on some of the best tech around before Xmas. If you need a last minute, you-win-the-holidays type of gift from Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is on a "...

Google Camera Update Turns Macro Into a True ‘Mode’ on Pixel 7 Pro

Tim December 8, 2022 4

At launch, owners of the Pixel 7 Pro could place their phone close to a subject and automatically enable a Macro Mode of sorts, allowing you to take super close up shots. The thing is, it's not really a macro mode, simply because you can't manually enter it...

Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 Each Grab New Updates

Kellen December 8, 2022 12

Phones aren't the only Samsung devices getting updates at the moment. Samsung's best watches (the ones that run Wear OS) are all seeing updates this week as well in cellular form. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch...

Disney+ Launches Version With Ads, Raises Ad-Free Price

Kellen December 8, 2022 23

Earlier this year when Disney announced that it was planning to introduce a Disney+ version with ads, they weren't open about how that might impact overall pricing, particularly the options at the time that gave you ad-free access for just $7.99 per month....

New Renders Detail Pixel Foldable From All Angles

Tim December 8, 2022 35

We're creeping on up to 2023 and the Pixel Foldable hype is at an all time high, thanks in part to the steady stream of information the internet has been providing. Back in mid-November, we got our first potential look at what we might expect from Google's...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 35

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 35

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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