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Amazon is Now a Pharmacy, Complete With 2-Day Delivery

Tim November 17, 2020 38

Amazon announced Amazon Pharmacy this morning, a separate storefront for those looking to have their prescriptions fulfilled and delivered all from the comfort of your home. Getting started looks very easy. Users will set up a pharmacy profile, add insurance...

Google Assistant Driving Mode is Here!

Kellen November 17, 2020 12

Remember the Google Assistant driving mode that was introduced at Google I/O in 2019? Google is ready to rollout a preview of it to users in the US. Driving mode is here, guys! The new Assistant driving mode is still there to help you "get more done while...

Google Maps Adds New COVID Layer Features, Transit Crowdedness, Food Delivery Tracking

Kellen November 17, 2020 14

Google Maps is picking up several new features to help with one of the weirdest holidays seasons we'll likely ever experience. Google has plans to help you find even more info about COVID in your area, see how crowded your bus or train might be, and track all...

Yup, Nest is Struggling Right Now

Tim November 17, 2020 3

Thanks to readers and the company itself, we can confirm that Nest is struggling this morning. Typical Tuesday stuff, folks. Interrupted connection to the service appears to have begun at about 6AM, with home controls via the app and web not possible for some...

Citizen’s $395 Snapdragon Wear 3100-Powered CZ Smart Should be Avoided

Tim November 16, 2020 3

Citizen introduced a new Wear OS smartwatch this week called the CZ Smart, a $395 smartwatch that we think all potential buyers should avoid. Now, this is no knock on Citizen, but the main reason we urge folks to look elsewhere is due to the fact that this...

Not to be Outdone, Hulu + Live TV to Bump Price to $65/Month

Tim November 16, 2020 47

Not to be outdone by its competition, Hulu is reported to be raising its live TV offering, Hulu + Live TV, to a price of $65/month. That puts right in line with YouTube TV's monthly price. Reported to go into effect on December 18th, affecting both new and...

Verizon Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Get November’s Android Update

Kellen November 16, 2020 12

At the beginning of the month, Google released the November Android security update as scheduled, but told us we'd have to wait another week for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G on Verizon to get it. It's actually been two weeks now, and both are finally seeing...

Google Black Friday Deals Include $50 Off Pixel 5, $150 Off Google Home Max

Tim November 16, 2020 33

We now know exactly what to expect from Google for this year's Black Friday festivities. If you're hoping to save money on phones, smart displays, and smart speakers, we have some great news for you. Once Black Friday rolls around, you can score an unlocked...

Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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