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Samsung August Updates: Galaxy Note 9 Gets Yet Another Patch

Kellen August 12, 2021 3

The Galaxy Note 9, an aging Samsung phone that continues to receive monthly updates, grabbed another today before phones much newer than itself. The update is (expectedly) minor, but we love to see it. Like the Galaxy S21 line last week, the Note 9 is picking...

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Unboxing, Setup, and Tour!

Kellen August 12, 2021 47

It has been so long since we've produced a non-podcast video that I'm not sure how well this went, but hey, we have a new video for you! Samsung sent over a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (and Galaxy Watch 4) for us to checkout and so we gave it the ol' unboxing...

Verizon Hands Out Up to 12 Months of AMC+ to Unlimited, Fios Customers

Tim August 12, 2021 17

Verizon announced this morning that it is now offering free timed subscriptions to AMC+ to select customers, just in time for the premier of the final season for The Walking Dead. As a side note, I had no idea that show was still going. Cool! In order to get...

Pixel 6 Lineup Hinted to Have Camera Upgrade It’s Been Needing

Tim August 12, 2021 54

Google's Pixel devices have been using the same Sony-made IMX363 sensor for what feels like years, and finally, it appears the Pixel 6 lineup is getting the upgrade we've been waiting for. This is red alert Mega-Man, people. According to code found in the...

Best Buy Will Give You $50 to Pre-Order a Galaxy Watch 4

Kellen August 12, 2021 16

Assuming you've been contemplating a pre-order since the moment Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, you have probably also been trying to find the best deal. While Samsung will give you discounts if you have other devices to trade-...

Verizon’s Fastest 5G Comes to New Batch of Cities

Kellen August 11, 2021 12

The big story of the day is everything that Samsung announced, from the Galaxy Z Fold 3 to the new Galaxy Watch 4 line. And look, all of those devices will probably be awesome and we'll have them eventually to bring you all the coverage. I wanted to make sure...

Your Nest Hub Can Now Display Air Quality

Tim August 11, 2021 5

At least here in the PNW, it's wildfire season, which means really, really bad air quality. Thanks to Google, we can now monitor our crappy air right on our Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max devices. Starting this week, you can add a new AQI (air quality index) widget...

What’s New in Android 12 Beta 4?

Kellen August 11, 2021 40

The final Android 12 Beta just dropped and we've already got it up and running on our Pixel 5 to look for changes. I can't say that we are expecting a ton, as this is the fourth beta and has finalized features, but there is always a chance that Google slipped...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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