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T-Mobile Offers New 500GB Tier of Google One Storage for $5/Month

Tim October 4, 2021 19

Beginning October 12, T-Mobile will be offering customers the chance to add 500GB of storage to their Google account for only $5/month. This is part of T-Mobile and Google's partnership that kicked off in March of this year and it was at that time that they...

YouTube Music Gets Background Play for Free, But Only in Canada

Kellen October 4, 2021 21

One of the biggest limitations of YouTube Music has always been that listening without a YouTube Premium subscription means you can't exactly listen without your screen on and the app open at all times. It's an absolutely silly requirement, that you keep the...

YouTube TV and NBC Reach Deal, Price Stays at $65

Kellen October 2, 2021 13

Alright YouTube TV subscribers, we have good news for you today. Google and NBC Universal have come to an agreement and the NBC portfolio of channels will remain on YouTube TV. The terms of that deal were not specifically laid out, but Google did say that they...

Remember Those Citigroup-Backed Google Bank Accounts? No Longer Happening

Tim October 1, 2021 14

We first heard about Google's intentions of offering bank accounts to users back in late 2019. Since then, we've been waiting for that Plex account waitlist inside of the Google Pay app to turn into an actual invitation to sign up, but according to The Wall...

Fossil Gen 6 Unboxing, Tour, and Setup!

Kellen October 1, 2021 9

The Fossil Gen 6 arrived this week as the most high-end smartwatch on the planet running Wear OS 2. That's a very specific title or description because, well, Samsung also makes very high-end smartwatches, but they happen to run Wear OS 3. Those distinctions...

YouTube TV Isn’t Losing NBC Channels Just Yet

Kellen October 1, 2021 4

You may have noticed that your YouTube TV subscription didn't receive a reduction in channels last night and that your bill didn't drop by $10. That's because YouTube TV and NBC Universal have reached some sort of temporary agreement to keep the channels on...

Report: NBCUniversal Plans Peacock Relaunch, Which Makes a Lot of Sense

Tim October 1, 2021 13

We're still waiting to see how this YouTube TV vs. NBCUniversal drama shakes out, with negotiations seemingly not too fruitful, even as the contract expiration for Google to carry the NBC lineup of channels passed us last night. Now, we're learning something...

Verizon Has Big, New Prepaid Data Plans and They are All $30/mo Off

Kellen September 30, 2021 15

Verizon revealed a whole new set of prepaid data plans today for those who need connected tablets, hotspots, and routers. They now go all of the way up to 150GB of data per month, but the bigger news for today is without a doubt the discount that Verizon is...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 15

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 15

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 15

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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