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The Big US Carriers All Plan to Sell Google’s New Pixel 6a

Kellen May 12, 2022 5

Google announced a ton of new hardware at I/O's opening keynote yesterday, but the first device we'll see out of the group is a new phone, the Pixel 6a. This is a phone we were expecting and there were few surprises alongside its reveal (60Hz, huh?). If there...

OnePlus Nord Buds Official and Only $39

Kellen May 12, 2022 4

The OnePlus Nord Buds were announced this morning as the most affordable pair of true wireless earbuds from the smartphone maker. These Nord Buds still pack a ton of features, but the price is actually quite something. At $39.99, the OnePlus Nord Buds feature...

New Wear OS Watches are Coming From Fossil, Montblanc

Kellen May 11, 2022 3

The biggest Wear OS announcement from earlier today at Google I/O is without question the confirmation from Google that it is finally making a Pixel Watch. Our attention is mostly focused on that news alone at the moment, but Google did share news surrounding...

Google Translate Learns 24 New Languages

Tim May 11, 2022 9

Google Translate is getting support for 24 new languages, in part thanks to its Zero-Shot Machine Translation, an incredible technology, but I have zero clue how it works. I'm going to let the experts explain it. These are the first languages we’ve added using...

Nest Hub Max Owners Can Now Skip “Hey Google,” Use Expanded Quick Phrases

Tim May 11, 2022 8

Google announced at I/O that starting today, Nest Hub Max owners can opt into a new Look and Talk feature, allowing you to bypass the "Hey Google" command when speaking to the device. When enabled, a user can simply look at the device and speak the command. As...

Google Assistant Arrives on the Galaxy Watch 4 This “Summer”

Kellen May 11, 2022 17

After a bit of a mix-up last month that has us believing Google Assistant was finally arriving on the Galaxy Watch 4, a clarification brought more disappointment. Now, though, Samsung has announced that we won't be waiting much longer and Assistant is expected...

Google Says It Sold More Pixel 6 Units Than Pixel 4, Pixel 5 Combined

Tim May 11, 2022 20

Google hails the Pixel 6 line a success, even with difficult supply constraints facing much of the tech industry this year. The company shared a bit of sales insight on the devices at I/O this week, declaring that it's the fastest selling Pixel line to date....

Google Teases the Pixel Tablet for 2023

Tim May 11, 2022 51

Google just teased the Pixel Tablet for 2023, building upon all of the work the company is doing on the software side of things for larger screen devices. The timing seems perfect, so long as developers jump on board. From the front, the device looks like a...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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