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Google Launches ‘Best Things’ Shopping Site for Finding Most Popular Products

Tim March 26, 2021 8

Right in time to blow that third round of stimulus money, Google has launched a new Google Shopping microsite called Best Things, which gathers the 1,000 most popular products from across the web onto a really poorly designed webpage that's not fun to navigate...

Galaxy S21+ is Still Down to $99.99 With That Trade of Yours

Kellen March 26, 2021 9

This Samsung Discover sales event has pumped out a handful of solid deals so far. That 50% off deal on the Galaxy Tab S7+ from yesterday was probably the best, I just wish Samsung had allotted more inventory for it. The big discount on the Galaxy Watch 3 was...

Magic: The Gathering Arena Arrives on Android

Tim March 25, 2021 4

Magic: The Gathering has its very own card game called Magic: The Gathering Arena on Android now, something I feel like should have been a thing years ago. Regardless, we've made it and I'm sure plenty of you wizards and witches are going to love it. I know 0%...

#TBT: What Was Your Custom ROM of Choice?

Tim March 25, 2021 136

Way, way back in the day, many of us found ourselves flashing custom ROMs onto our Android devices, all with interesting names and providing varying features and benefits. In 2021, custom ROMs aren't as widely used, with Android itself and smartphones in...

Samsung Integrates Podcasts Into Samsung Free App

Tim March 25, 2021 5

Samsung announced this morning that it's bringing podcasts to its Samsung Free app, officially called Samsung Podcasts, giving you yet another place to access your favorite audio shows. According to the announcement, Samsung Podcasts is starting to roll out to...

New Godzilla Games Inbound, ‘Run Godzilla’ Launches This Week

Tim March 25, 2021 4

Announced this week, you'll be soon seeing a bunch of new Toho-made Godzilla games coming to iOS and Android, right in time for the release of Godzilla vs. Kong later this month. As an ultimate Godzilla fangirl, this pleases me dearly. Launching this week, we'...

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro Getting OxygenOS 11 Update

Tim March 25, 2021 8

OnePlus announced the official and totes stable build of OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro this week, now available to those still rocking these devices. This follows a solid amount of beta testing, so once this Android 11-based build hits your...

DEAL: Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7+ is 50% Off Today!

Kellen March 25, 2021 19

The best deal in Samsung's Discover sales event is here - grab a Galaxy Tab S7+ for 50% off or or $425. Yep, this is a good one and will likely sellout fast. For today only (as supplies hold), Samsung has discounted their best tablet, the Galaxy Tab S7+ in...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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