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Google Pixel 5 Orders Now Arriving in the US!

Kellen October 28, 2020 67

The first wave of Google Pixel 5 pre-orders are starting to arrive in the US! A number of our readers let us know in recent days that they were being charged for orders and that shipping labels were submitted with deliveries estimated anywhere from today into...

Don’t Pass on Jabra Elite 85h Headphones at $100 Off Today

Kellen October 28, 2020 2

The over-ear headphones I use every day are the Jabra Elite 85h because they are ultra-comfortable, sound amazing, and last for hours and hours and hours on a single charge. Today, in case you are interested in joining the 85h club, Amazon will sell you a pair...

DEAL: Get AUKEY’s Little Dual-Port 30W PD Car Charger for $11 (25% Off)

Tim October 27, 2020 3

AUKEY, maker of many fine products, is hosting a solid deal on one of its car compact chargers. Now, this charger isn't your typical ugly massive thing that sticks out in your vehicle, and instead, it fits directly inside of the port with a real compact design...

So Much for the OnePlus Watch?

Kellen October 27, 2020 5

If OnePlus was working on a smartwatch dubbed OnePlus Watch, their plans to launch it have reportedly changed. According to Max J, an industry leaker who gets a lot of OnePlus info correct, a watch from OnePlus has been postponed indefinitely. Supposed sources...

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! Headed to Android Next Year

Tim October 27, 2020 3

There's a new game coming to Android, Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! The game is scheduled to launch in early 2021, which is pretty far away, but hey, this is Crash Bandicoot we're talking about. The gameplay looks fun enough, with Crash running down a platform...

T-Mobile TVision Streaming TV: Everything You Need to Know

Kellen October 27, 2020 27

T-Mobile held an Uncarrier event of sorts today that allowed them to announce a big streaming TV push through a service called TVision. Goofy name aside, this is T-Mobile going nationwide with streaming at price points you may actually consider, especially now...

TCL 10 5G UW Hits Verizon for $399 on October 29

Tim October 27, 2020 22

TCL has its first 5G smartphone headed to the US called the TCL 10 5G UW, set to be released exclusively on Verizon on October 29, priced at $399. For specs, this $399 device features a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 765G processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage,...

Chromecast With Google TV Review: Great $50 Dongle for YouTube TV Subscribers

Tim October 27, 2020 61

This month, Google introduced the latest Chromecast device, catered to those who are all about content consumption. While past Chromecast units were great for casting things from your phone or computer, this new Chromecast with Google TV has an interface built...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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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