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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...

Google Says It Fixed Weird Rounded Corner Chromecast Issue

Kellen December 15, 2020 14

The Google support forums are a place filled with more complaints than we can keep track of because Google has so many users and so many services. Every once in a while, someone points out one that is trending or picking up enough steam to warrant a write-up...

Amazon Luna Now Supports Select Android Phones

Tim December 15, 2020 3

Hooray, Amazon's cloud gaming service, Luna, now supports Android phones. Announced today, those in the early preview of Luna can get to playing their games via supported Android devices. There are no apps to download, as gameplay takes place via the Chrome...

Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 3

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 3

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 3

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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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 3

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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