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Yummly Smart Meat Thermometer is My Latest Kitchen Addiction

Tim March 8, 2021 27

It was a while ago when I was first introduced to the MEATER smart thermometer at a Pepcom event during CES. Since then, I've been using it all the time to cook steaks on the BBQ and bake other meats like chicken and fish. Smart thermometers really take any...

You Can Get the OnePlus 8 Pro for $600 Today ($400 Off)

Kellen March 8, 2021 7

The OnePlus 9 Pro will be here shortly as the next high-end phone that will tempt you with all the specs and a price tag we hope will still undercut the competition. If owning the newest of the new has never been your thing and the OnePlus 9 isn't on your...

Google TV Gets Kids Profiles, Special Kiddy Themes and Controls

Tim March 8, 2021 6

Google made kids profiles official for Google TV this week, first noted to be "coming soon" in early February. Now they're official and kids across the country are going to be jumping for joy when they see what's inside. Think of the new kids profiles as...

Here is the OnePlus 9 Pro!

Kellen March 8, 2021 21

OnePlus is not interested in hiding their next phone line-up it seems. In a Tweet this morning following last night's news about their new partnership with Hasselblad and the reveal of the date for the OnePlus 9, the company showed off the backside of their...

Official: OnePlus 9 Arrives March 23

Kellen March 7, 2021 4

We have a date - the OnePlus 9 will be here in two weeks. OnePlus announced this week that their next flagship phones, the OnePlus 9 series, will be here shortly. When they do drop on March 23 at 10AM Eastern (7AM Pacific), you'll be able to watch the...

Yep, OnePlus and Hasselblad are Teaming Up and Making Big Promises

Kellen March 7, 2021 7

The hints weren't subtle and most of us figured them out, thanks to earlier leaks, but the news is now official - OnePlus and Hasselblad are teaming up to try and make smartphone camera magic. Will they? That's the question they'll try to answer over a multi-...

Google Fit’s Neat Heart and Respiratory Rate Features for Pixel Phones Arriving

Kellen March 5, 2021 4

A few weeks back, Google teased two new Pixel-exclusive features coming soon to Google Fit that help people without a fancy sports watch or band keep track of a couple of health items. Using cameras in Google Pixel phones, Google found a way to track both...

AUKEY’s Latest Deals Include 25% Off Popular Power Strip Tower ($32)

Tim March 5, 2021 2

AUKEY has a new round of deals on Amazon this week, with plenty of money to save on items like wireless earbuds, power strips, phone mounts, and more. There is a good list of deals to view below, with all of the links and coupon codes you need for max savings...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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