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Go Grab Free DoorDash DashPass From T-Mobile Before It’s Gone

Kellen July 15, 2025 4

The time has come to claim your free DoorDash DassPass from T-Mobile, in case you hadn't already done so. First announced back in June with a later redeem date, T-Mobile opened up this major freebie a week ago and is only giving you a few more weeks to claim...

Pixel Watch 4 Likely to Keep Same Processor, But See Bigger Batteries

Kellen July 15, 2025 8

We are probably a month out from Google's next Pixel device launch, which you are anticipating thanks all of the leaks. We just saw Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs, potential Euro pricing, and talked about colors and storage sizes of the entire line-up. We're also...

Nothing Phone 3 and Nothing Headphone 1 Now Available

Kellen July 15, 2025 2

Hey, the Nothing Phone 3 and Headphone 1 are generally available as of today. After a full reveal a couple of weeks ago, both new high-end products can be purchased with immediate shipping, and that includes the US. Unlike previous phone launches, Nothing is...

Rivian Switches to Navigation System Powered by Google Maps

Kellen July 15, 2025 2

Owners of Rivian vehicles are being treated to what could be a pretty major upgrade this week. In an announcement with Google, Rivian is introducing a new navigation experience that is powered by Google Maps. Rivian Navigation with Google Maps: Specifically,...

DEAL: Save $720 on Galaxy Z Flip 7, Free Upgraded Storage Included

Tim July 14, 2025 2

Samsung is continuing its pre-order deals on its latest line of foldables. Today we're highlighting Galaxy Z Flip 7, what we think is the company's best Flip model to date. Thanks to a greatly improved cover display, as well as solid internal upgrades, Flip...

Google Cooking Up Now Bar-Like Redesign for Pixel’s At a Glance

Tim July 14, 2025 12

Google appears to be working on an updated version for Pixel's At a Glance feature, the virtually unremovable widget that lives on the home screen of Pixel devices. While you can disable it, it doesn't actually remove the date portion, so news that Google is...

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Specs Include Massive Battery, IP68 Rating

Tim July 14, 2025 30

We're about one month from Google's rumored launch date of the Pixel 10 lineup, though, we already have a decent understanding of what each device will bring. In the case of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, there's reported to be a lot of great upgrades, some of which...

Android President Confirms Merge Between ChromeOS and Android

Tim July 14, 2025 8

If we had a dollar for every time Google said they were combining Android and ChromeOS, we'd have at least $10 by now. This news is a decade in the making, with quite a few follow-up reports being published every so often. At this point, we will believe it...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 8

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 8

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 8

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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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 8

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 8

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 8

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 8

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 8

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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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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