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Nest x Yale Lock Now Comes in Smokin’ Black Suede Color

Tim September 14, 2021 4

There's a new color option for the Next x Yale Lock, available this morning from Google's own web store or the good people at Yale. The color is called Black Suede, designed to elegantly match all of your home's existing black hardware. Mmm, black suede. It's...

Samsung Opens One UI 4 (Android 12) Beta for Galaxy S21 Devices (Updated: It’s Live!)

Tim September 13, 2021 18

Samsung announced this evening the arrival of the One UI 4 open beta for Galaxy S21 devices. That means it's time for Android 12, Samsung peeps! Don't worry, it's not like I was trying to cook dinner or anything, Samsung. As for what's news, let me tell you....

Google Assistant Driving Mode Gets Sweet New Home Screen

Kellen September 13, 2021 15

Google first showed off the Google Assistant Driving Mode back at Google I/O in 2019, promising that it would arrive later on in that summer. It's now the end of summer 2021 and that same Driving Mode, at least in the way it was first revealed, is now here. 2...

Here’s a Bunch of Sweet Mini Anker 20W Chargers Under $15 for Your Pixel 6

Kellen September 13, 2021 20

The internet will likely never forgive my post suggesting that Google leaving out a charger with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro isn't a big deal. And that's fair. I certainly approached that subject knowing it would rile up those who whine about everything and it...

Google Messages is Getting a Gmail-Like ‘Nudge’ Feature

Tim September 13, 2021 8

Gmail has an automated Nudge feature that reminds you to reply to emails it deems as important. According to code spotted in the latest beta, this same thing is headed to the Google Messages application, ensuring you respond to all of those super important...

This Post is Only for Pixel Superfans

Tim September 13, 2021 32

Google has put a call out, looking for any and all Pixel Superfans for a new program they've kicked off. The program is all about Pixel devices, with members getting access to private Q&A and events, opportunities to share ideas with the Google team,...

Android 12 Could Arrive on October 4

Kellen September 13, 2021 4

The final Android 12 Beta update was released last week to all of Google's still-supported Pixel phones, with a promise of stable going live "in the weeks ahead." Without an exact date, that could mean anything from next week to November. Thankfully, an...

Samsung’s New Discover Event has “Epic” Offers They Want You to Sign-Up For

Kellen September 11, 2021 4

It seems like every few months, Samsung hosts another "Discover" sales event, where they spend a week running daily deals on whatever their newest line-up of products is. That could mean phone and earbuds deals, as well as discounts on vacuum cleaners and...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 4

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 4

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 4

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 4

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 4

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 4

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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