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YouTube TV Adds New Hallmark Channels for That Holiday Cheer

Kellen November 13, 2021 17

YouTube TV added three new channels this week to allow us into the weird world of Hallmark movies. Yes, friends, we have new Hallmark channels in the line-up, and no, there isn't a price increase. If you look through your guide, you will now find the Hallmark...

Pixel ‘Superfans’ Get Pixel 6 Socks and I’m Mad About It

Tim November 12, 2021 69

Can you believe it? I've been hard at work, spreading the word across the interwebz that people should buy the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, meanwhile Google doesn't have the decency to send me a pair of freakin' socks. Grrr! If you don't know what I refer to,...

Fitbit’s Daily Readiness Score is Here to Motivate You

Kellen November 12, 2021 2

Fitness trackers and watches are far removed from the days of just counting steps or stairs or a GPS workout. Today, your fitness device should do so much more, by giving you more advanced heartrate metrics, sleep scores, breathing rate, etc. And if your...

MEATER+ Smart Meat Thermometer, Best Invention Ever, Just $73 on Amazon

Tim November 12, 2021 8

I fancy myself a little chef at home, but the only reason I have success is because I know which tools to use. Before MEATER came along, I wasn't so confident when it came to grilling steak and BBQ'ing chicken, but now with this handy little device in my life,...

Mmm, All the Juicy Galaxy S21 FE Details We Needed

Tim November 12, 2021 14

Thanks to leaked marketing images, we're getting a really good look at the supposedly upcoming Galaxy S21 FE from Samsung. I say supposedly only due to the fact that this phone's fate has been in question for some time, with a chip shortage and successful...

DEAL: Galaxy Buds 2 at $99 ($50 Off) Seems Pretty Good

Tim November 11, 2021 8

I suppose the holiday shopping season is in full swing now, so prepare for us to share deal upon glorious deal over the next month and a half. After all, we're deep in the age of consumerism, with no chip shortage or global supply chain issues getting in our...

AT&T Black Friday Deals Include $800 Off Pixel 6 Pro, BOGO Galaxy Watch 4 Offer

Tim November 11, 2021 19

AT&T is launching a few of its Black Friday deals a bit early this year, and if you're tied to AT&T as your carrier, the deals look solid enough. For Android fans, the main highlights include $800 off the Pixel 6 Pro when you trade in an eligible...

Our First Look at the OnePlus 10 Pro?

Tim November 11, 2021 22

Thanks to @OnLeaks, who has a solid history of providing early rendered looks at upcoming devices, we may be catching our first glimpse of the OnePlus 10 Pro this week. The renders are based on photos of a prototype OnePlus 10 Pro device, so what we see here...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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