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Snapdragon 888 is Qualcomm’s Next High-End Chipset (Updated)

Kellen December 1, 2020 89

The annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit is taking place this week and we typically look to this event as the reveal of the next high-end Snapdragon chipset for smartphones and other high-end devices for the upcoming year. Qualcomm, even though they aren't...

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Gets an LTE Variant, Just Not in the US

Kellen December 1, 2020 2

Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3, the smartwatch that has dominated my wrist since it arrived in September, is getting a new variant. The TicWatch Pro 3 now comes with LTE connectivity on Vodafone's OneNumber network outside of the US, for those looking to take calls,...

Here are Google Play’s Best Apps, Games, Movies, and Books of 2020

Kellen December 1, 2020 3

A few weeks back, Google asked the US to vote on what the best of Google Play was for 2020 in a Users' Choice category for an upcoming awards showcase. They wanted to know which apps you loved, the games you were playing the most, and the books and movies you...

YouTube TV Loses Tennis Channel

Tim November 30, 2020 43

YouTube TV is sending an email out to customers, notifying them that the service's agreement with the Tennis Channel has expired as of today, meaning you'll no longer be able to stream the channel or access any saved recordings from it. Here's the full message...

Windows 10 Could Get Android Apps

Kellen November 30, 2020 7

Microsoft and Windows have created closer relationship to Android in recent years, thanks to their Your Phone app that does a bit of mirroring magic on Windows 10 devices. Microsoft may look to take another step in that direction with a project that could let...

YoLink’s Smart Home Starter and Security Kits Half-Off for Cyber Monday, Start at $45

Tim November 30, 2020

YoLink, makers of well-reviewed smart home tech, is hosting a really good Cyber Monday deal over on Amazon. For this week only, you can get one of the company's starter kits, both the Smart Home kit and Security kit, at 50% off their usual pricing. Considering...

Sonos Cyber Monday Deals are Here: One is $50 Off, Five is $100 Off, and More

Kellen November 30, 2020 2

Sonos expanded its set of devices with discounts for Cyber Monday, dropping the Sonos One, One SL, and Five for the day. They are still discounting Move, Beam, and Sub at Black Friday levels. The Sonos One, their smallest smart speaker, is $149 today ($50 off)...

Get Galaxy Note 20 in Red for as Low as $299 With Instant $150 Off and Eligible Trade-in

Tim November 30, 2020 5

It's Cyber Monday, meaning now is the time to buy a phone if you've been on the fence. It's undeniable that this past weekend and today are the ideal time to get yourself into a new phone, since companies are slashing prices, and in Samsung's case, upping...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 5

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 5

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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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