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Pixel 2 XL is the Best Pixel of All Time, Right?

Kellen December 9, 2020 114

We said "Goodbye!" to continued software support for Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL yesterday, marking the end of life for a phone line that we'll surely miss. Well, I can't say that so much about the regular Pixel 2, a smaller HTC-made phone whose dated...

Sharp’s Smart Microwave has Alexa Voice Commands, Orville Redenbacher’s ‘Certified’ Popcorn Preset

Tim December 9, 2020 114

Have you ever seen a product and just thought, "Damn, I gotta have that!" I get that feeling about smart microwaves. I use my dumb microwave all the time for heating up stuff, and I gotta tell you, it'd be nice to tell my microwave how long I want it to turn...

Google Now Selling Refurbished Pixel 3 Phones for $249+

Tim December 9, 2020 114

Google appears to be selling refurbished Pixel 3 devices via the Google Store, starting at a price of $249 for a 64GB model. Should you need more storage, a 128GB model is available for $279 with Just Black and Clearly White being the only available colors....

OnePlus Hosting Buy One, Get One 50% Off Deal on 8T and Buds Z

Kellen December 9, 2020 114

It's Wednesday so that apparently means deal day from OnePlus. For this week's sale, OnePlus has decided to run a BOGO promo on the OnePlus 8T and Buds Z. The deal isn't a BOGO-free, but is instead buy one, get one 50% off. So you need to get two devices and...

Waze Intros Santa-Themed Holiday Mode, Complete With Curated Playlist From Pandora

Tim December 9, 2020 114

Waze has launched its Holiday Mode for 2020, and this time around, they spared no expense. When activated, you'll be flying around town in a Santa-powered sleigh, cranking Christmas tunes thanks to a curated playlist directly from Pandora -- download separate...

Google Releases “Year in Search” for the Worst Year Ever

Kellen December 9, 2020 114

Google released its "Year in Search" report for 2020 and it certainly highlights the awful 12 months we've almost completed. 2020 is and will always be the worst. 2020 f*cking sucks. A quick glance through the trends across the globe and in the US is such a...

DL 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Tim December 8, 2020 114

2020 is almost over (thank goodness), but before we can really bring in a new year, let's get you geared up for some holiday shopping. If you have a tech lover in your life, or maybe you're a tech lover yourself since you're reading this website, the DL...

Wow: Google and Samsung Partner for SmartThings, Google Assistant Integration

Tim December 8, 2020 114

Announced today, Google is partnering with Samsung to introduce a bunch of new integration between Samsung's SmartThings service and Google's Assistant and Nest services. Previously, both things weren't very friendly with each other, but moving forward, some...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 3

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 5

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

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 6

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 23

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 10

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 114

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 114

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 114

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 114

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 114

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 114

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 114

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 114

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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