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Galaxy S21: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen February 2, 2021 13

It has certainly been a minute since we've made device-related videos, but with the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra finally in house, we get to do just that. Tim has already unboxed the Galaxy S21 Ultra, leaving me with the "First 10 Things" duties. Ahhh,...

Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO

Tim February 2, 2021 10

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced today that he is stepping down from his CEO position, moving to an executive chair position in Q3 of this year. At that time, Amazon's CEO role will be filled by Andy Jassy. In a statement, Bezos said the following: Amazon is...

Pixel 5 and LG Wing OK’d for C-Band 5G, Whenever That Comes

Tim February 2, 2021 4

According to the FCC, the Pixel 5 and LG Wing have been a-okayed for C-band 5G, meaning greater 5G speeds when out and about. Put real simply, this is mid-band 5G, meaning better coverage with greater speeds. This differs from the current low-band 5G that many...

Galaxy Buds Pro Update Includes Improved Noise Cancellation, Voice Detect Switching Speed

Tim February 2, 2021 2

Samsung released an update for the new Galaxy Buds Pro this week, one that brings improvements for three of the earbuds' most important features. Once updated, users should see software version R190XXU0AUA5, confirming that you're on the latest and greatest...

Watch: Hands-on With Unreleased HTC-Made Muskie (Pixel 2 XL) Prototype

Tim February 2, 2021 11

We know much about the history of the Pixel 2 XL and its development. It must be one of the more complex and interesting stories, considering there were two companies -- LG and HTC -- working on different versions of the device simultaneously. We've seen quite...

TicWatch Pro 3 Gets a Big Wear OS Update That Improves Touch

Kellen February 1, 2021 6

Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3, the only Wear OS watch running Qualcomm's Wear 4100 chip and the only Wear OS watch we would really recommend that you consider buying at the moment, is getting a big update this week. No, it's not H-MR2, but it fixes and improves a...

An Old Google Pixel Phone Could Help You Keep Unlimited Google Photos Backups

Kellen February 1, 2021 29

In a few months, Google Photos will lose its access to unlimited high quality photo uploads. It'll bring on tough choices for some, as their entire photo histories are on Google Photos, and they'll need to decide if sticking with Google is the play or if...

Google Shutting Down Stadia’s In-House Game Studios

Tim February 1, 2021 19

Google announced today that it is shutting down its in-house Stadia game development studios, with offices in both Montreal and Los Angeles to be closed. On top of that, ex-Ubisoft and EA veteran Jade Raymond, who was the head of the studios, is set to exit...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 19

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 19

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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