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NVIDIA Ships Out SHIELD TV Upgrade 9.1, Samsung Gaming Hub Launches With GeForce NOW

Tim June 30, 2022 3

Big NVIDIA news this morning, with the company shipping out Software Experience Upgrade 9.1 to SHIELD TV devices, plus the with the launch of Samsung Gaming Hub, gamers can take advantage of GeForce NOW being one of the supported cloud services at launch. So...

Google Pixel 6 Pro is $300 Off at Amazon! (Updated)

Kellen June 30, 2022 6

We don't know if this was a mistake or if it'll last more than a couple of minutes, but Amazon has the Google Pixel 6 Pro at an incredible price right now. The Pixel 6 Pro in Cloudy White and with 128GB of storage, is down to $599 - a $300 discount. For now,...

Verizon Galaxy S20 and S21 Get Last Minute June Update

Kellen June 29, 2022 5

The month of June is wrapping up, so you better believe that we were eyeing certain phones that had yet to get up-to-date on security patches. Samsung and Verizon are taking care of two of them today, thanks to fresh software heading out to the Galaxy S20 and...

iFixit Now Selling Genuine Pixel Phone Parts for You DIY’ers

Tim June 29, 2022 5

Earlier this year, Google announced that it would be making genuine Pixel phone parts available to iFixit for sale to do-it-yourselfers. That appears to have now happened, with iFixit currently selling many parts for phones ranging from the original Pixel and...

Switch to Android App Update Makes It Easier for All to Ditch That iPhone

Kellen June 29, 2022 28

Google's Switch to Android app is getting much wider availability today, so that you can ditch the iPhone and move over to just about any semi-new Android phone. The Switch to Android app, which was previously available for switching to Pixel phones, is now...

Pixel 7 Selfie Camera to Shoot 4K, Pixel Tablet May Lack 4K Recording Altogether

Tim June 29, 2022 7

We're nearing launch for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, expected sometime this fall, so naturally we're going to be hearing bits and pieces of what to expect from both phones as we inch closer. The latest details come from code spotted within the Google Camera...

Nothing Phone (1) in Black Looks Hot, and Here are the Specs

Kellen June 29, 2022 19

The Nothing Phone (1) isn't coming here and that's unfortunate. The US smartphone market is in desperate need of something new that isn't branded by Google, Samsung, and Apple. But because launching a phone here is tough to do without carrier help or jumping...

Gmail on the Web Gets Fresh Material You Styling

Kellen June 28, 2022 5

Gmail on desktop picked up a big refresh earlier in the year when Google changed the layout some to better integrate Chat, Meet, and Spaces. The new layout made it easy for users to quickly switch between each app from the same page, without having to open new...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 5

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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