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OnePlus CEO Confirms Smartwatch Plans Might Finally Happen

Tim December 17, 2020 7

A recent interview between OnePlus CEO Pete Lau and Input Magazine covered a range of topics, though, we're only interested in one at the moment: the OnePlus smartwatch. According to Lau, OnePlus is indeed working on the watch, but gave no real specifics or...

Verizon Expands Nationwide 5G, Adds New 5G Ultra Wideband Areas

Kellen December 17, 2020 16

Verizon 5G can be found in more places today, thanks to an expansion of the carriers's nationwide 5G and Ultra Wideband flavors. Depending on where you live and on which block could mean very different 5G experiences. For nationwide 5G, which clearly does not...

Nest Thermostat Review: Same Smarts, New Unintuitive Hardware

Tim December 16, 2020 12

Google introduced yet another new Nest smart thermostat this year, simply called the Nest Thermostat. If you aren't keep track, this is technically the fifth model to be released since the original was launched in 2011. Priced at $129, Google highlights this...

Google and Qualcomm Will Provide Support for Four Years of Android Updates (Updated)

Kellen December 16, 2020 60

Complaining about the length of support for Android phones is a part of life itself if you pay close attention to the world of tech. And that's because so many Android phone makers are terrible at providing updates to their incredibly expensive phones for more...

Samsung: Slow Your Roll on Those ‘No New Note Phone in 2021’ Rumors

Tim December 16, 2020 12

We've been hearing time and time again that there won't be a new Galaxy Note phone in 2021. However, we're now getting word straight from South Korea that that may not be the case. Say, whaaaaaa? According to a new report from Yonhap News, Samsung is pumping...

Xiaomi’s New Yeelight M2 Bulb With Google’s Seamless Setup is Too Good

Tim December 16, 2020 17

Last year at Google I/O, Google announced that it would be making its Seamless Setup protocols available to a wider range of device makers. One of those makers was Yeelight, a sub-brand of Xiaomi who has been making smart products for years now. Their latest...

Google Adds Another Batch of Games to Smart Displays

Kellen December 16, 2020 1

Over the summer, Google introduced a first batch of games for smart displays, so that while you sit at your desk or hover in the kitchen, you can find a little enjoyment on the side. Today, they added even more games that you'll find by saying, "Hey Google,...

Apple TV App is Coming to Google TV

Kellen December 16, 2020 11

The new Chromecast with Google TV is getting the Apple TV app! That's important for those of you who don't already own an Apple TV device, yet still like Apple and want to watch their exclusive line-up of shows in their Apple TV+ service. REVIEW: Chromecast...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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