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Google Provides Tips on How to Improve Google TV’s Recommendations

Tim December 2, 2020 4

Google TV is all about recommendations. These recommendations stem from what you're watching, the services you're subscribed to, as well as things that are on your watchlist. This week, Google is highlighting a few tips, allowing users to improve Google TV's...

Fossil Wear OS Watches Getting That Big H-MR2 Update

Kellen December 2, 2020 24

Owners of Fossil Wear OS watches, get your batteries ready for a big time update. The H-MR2 update that Google announced back in August is rolling out to Fossil brand devices as I type this. Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of you already loaded it...

Motorola Promotes “Special Launch” Pricing of “New” Moto 360 That’s a Year Old

Kellen December 2, 2020 7

Getting weird with product promotion is a move we are almost always OK with. Technology is stale in 2020 and rarely do we see big innovation anymore, so why not try anything to get your devices sold no matter the message? Motorola is doing a bit of that now...

Nest Audio Sessions Brings Excloos Tunes From Tove Lo, Ella Mai, and Others

Tim December 2, 2020 2

Google announced today a new exclusive album on YouTube Music called the Nest Audio Sessions, a group of songs from some great female artists. Accessible via your Nest devices by saying, "Hey Google, play Nest Audio Sessions on YouTube Music," you can hear...

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is $100 Off, a Bigger Discount Than Black Friday

Kellen December 2, 2020 9

Samsung spent the past week or so discounting its Galaxy Watch 3 line-up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They dropped the price by $60 for their regular 41mm and 45mm models, which was a decent shift. I hope you didn't pull the trigger, though, because they...

Our First Look at New Galaxy Buds Pro in Violet

Tim December 2, 2020 11

It was only a couple of days ago that we learned about the upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds from Samsung. At the time, all we had were regulatory filings, but today, thanks to our friend Evan Blass on his Voice account, we're getting some eyes-on with the...

Official: Discovery+ to Launch in January, Home of Shark Week and HGTV (Updated)

Tim December 2, 2020 13

Discovery network, home to many fine programs and channels, is reported to launch Discovery+ in January of next year. Said to cost $4.99/month with ads and $6.99/month for an ad-free experience, this could soon be your favorite streaming option should you only...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Details are Here

Kellen December 2, 2020 12

After a brief tease yesterday, Qualcomm has now fully revealed the Snapdragon 888, the chip that will likely power your next phone, assuming you plan to upgrade in 2021. Let's run through some of the improvements. Qualcomm is using a new CPU architecture (Kryo...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 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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