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YouTube TV Hits 5 Year Mark With 5 Million Subscribers… and Trialers

Tim July 12, 2022 20

YouTube TV is turning 5 years old (launched February, 2017), which is pretty darn wild. We've come a long way from when the service first launched, and by that, I mean we're paying more for the service and in exchange I have a bunch of channels that I don't...

£399 Nothing Phone (1) is Official and Not Coming to US, But Here’s the Specs Anyway

Tim July 12, 2022 20

It was already know, but now I suppose it's truly and officially official -- Nothing Phone (1) is not coming to the US. For us, that's a disappointment, as it would have been nice to have another option, something besides a Galaxy or Pixel. Alas, it wasn't...

Samsung’s One UI Watch 4.5 Update Adds Bundle of New Features

Kellen July 12, 2022 8

The next big update coming to your Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic was announced by Samsung today and is labeled as One UI Watch 4.5. The update will reach Galaxy Watch 4 devices "soon," probably alongside the launch of the Galaxy Watch 5, as an "...

Verizon New “Welcome Unlimited” is Bare Bones and Starts at $65

Kellen July 12, 2022 20

Verizon announced a new addition to its unlimited data plan line-up today called "Welcome Unlimited." This particular plan isn't packed with features, but is instead there to get you and your family on Verizon at their lowest unlimited price point. Starting at...

Forget Prime Day, Samsung’s Latest Deals are Legit

Tim July 11, 2022 16

Prime Day kicks off this week, and while Amazon usually has a few good deals here and there, Samsung is running a big sale of its own right now. How big of a sale? Pretty big, actually. The highlights include a Galaxy Z Fold 3 for $399 (with the help of up to...

Big Spenders on Google One Getting New Premium Features

Tim July 11, 2022 7

Google announced today that it is bringing a few once exclusive Workspace features to select Google One subscribers. In order to get these features, you'll need to be a big spender on Google One, with the offer only being available to those who pay for 2TB and...

DEAL: Pixel 6 Down to $499, Pixel 6 Pro to $699 Over on Amazon

Tim July 11, 2022 16

Amazon is currently hosting a sweet sale on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, with the Pixel 6 down to $499 ($100 off) and the 6 Pro down to $699. While this may not be as insane as Amazon's super-flash $300 off sale on the 6 Pro, this is still $200 off the usual $...

Many Verizon Samsung Galaxy, LG Devices Receive Updated Security Patches

Tim July 8, 2022 12

Verizon is shipping out many updates this week, mostly to Samsung Galaxy devices, but any remaining LG V50 owners are also getting some love this week. For what's new, the V50 from LG is getting the May security patch, all three Galaxy Note 10 devices are...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 12

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 12

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 12

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 12

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 12

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 12

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 12

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 12

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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