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You Can Now Effortlessly Connect Your Phone to Your TV to Interact With YouTube

Tim June 1, 2022 12

YouTube announced this week that users can now effortlessly connect their smart device to YouTube on their TV, allowing you to read descriptions, hop into live chats, and do a ton else all while your selected video plays on your TV. To do this, you'll need to...

The Simplistic Beauty of Google Duo is No More

Kellen June 1, 2022 39

Google Duo has become one of my most used apps in recent years. The simple interface that allows my wife and I to quickly call each other on any platform is the way we now communicate instead of via traditional phone call. We use it from phones to tablets to...

Google TV App Arrives on iOS

Kellen June 1, 2022

Google began replacing the Google Play Movies & TV app with Google TV a couple of years ago on Android and TV platforms. The Google TV app was to act less as a store and more of a content curator that tied into your other streaming services to help you...

Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specs Got Us Hoping for Hidden Secrets

Kellen May 31, 2022 14

Most of our focus over the past few weeks has been on all things Google, thanks to Google I/O and the line-up of upcoming hardware that was just teased for the rest of the year. We shouldn't forget about Samsung, though, as their next set of devices should be...

T-Mobile Offering $200/Line to Those Who Switch From Verizon, AT&T

Tim May 31, 2022 12

T-Mobile is calling out Verizon and AT&T this week with the Carrier Callout, a promotion that the carrier hopes will bring in a few ticked off Big Red and Big Blue customers as the two have recently announced it shall be raising prices on select plans. We'...

Mystery Pixel Device Code Spotted, But Don’t Call It the Pixel Ultra

Tim May 31, 2022 11

We are currently working our way towards the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, but thanks to a bit of digging, we're now getting word of a mystery high-end Pixel device. Before we dive into what we know, as tempted as someone may be to call it the Pixel Ultra, we urge...

A Guy Tried to Sell a Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Prototype Months Early

Kellen May 31, 2022 13

The last time I disappeared for an entire weekend with the world of tech completely out of mind, someone found a Pixel Watch at a restaurant. That was fun. A similar situation couldn't possibly happen again as I headed back to Montana for Memorial Day weekend,...

Verizon Galaxy S21 Lineup Gets Minor Update

Tim May 27, 2022 7

Verizon is now pushing out a minor update to the Galaxy S21 line, which includes the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The changelog only states, "The current software update provides performance improvements to your device." Not overly helpful,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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