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DEAL: AUKEY Power Banks Up to $10 Off, 20,000mAh Bank With 18W PD for $36

Tim November 2, 2020 1

Right now on Amazon, AUKEY is hosting a pre-Black Friday sale on portable chargers (aka power banks), listing a couple at up to $10 off. Should you be in need, you can snag a 10,000mAh bank with 18W Power Delivery and Quick Charge 3.0 for just $16, down from...

Google Fixes Dozen Bugs in Latest Pixel Update, Slow Rolls It to Verizon Pixel 5

Kellen November 2, 2020 52

With the release of the November Android security update for Pixel phones, Google posted a list of the "notable" fixes they included for the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3. There are at least a dozen improvements here. In the...

November 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 2, 2020 57

The November 2020 Android security update has arrived, bringing with it the first monthly updates for the newly released Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. We’re also looking at new updates for the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3 lines. If you own any of these...

OnePlus Buds Z Now Available for $49.99

Kellen November 2, 2020 7

The newest pair of true wireless earbuds from OnePlus is now available. The OnePlus Buds Z can be had for just $49.99 through the OnePlus store. Offering a bass boost, up to 20 hours of total usage, quick charging through its case for instant use after...

China Gets Exclusive OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition

Tim November 2, 2020 12

OnePlus unveiled its limited edition OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 phone early this morning, noting that those of us in the US won't have any chance to purchase it, given its exclusive label for the Chinese market. Is this some bullsh*t? Oh, most certainly. The...

OnePlus 8T Gets a Fresh Update That Improves a Ton of Stuff

Kellen October 30, 2020 3

The OnePlus 8T has been available for a week and its first update is here. The update might not include a bunch of new features, but it addresses several bugs that needed to disappear quickly. The update arrives as build 11.0.2.3 for all models and tries to...

DEAL: Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbuds Down to Lowest Price Yet of $168 ($62 Off)

Tim October 30, 2020 4

You can currently pick up Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds at their lowest price yet, down to $168 on Amazon. That's $62 off the usual $230 price. If you're unfamiliar with this set of earbuds, note that people who own them seem to really love them. They...

Samsung One UI 3 May Arrive Sooner Than Expected

Tim October 30, 2020 11

In early October, it was reported that we can expect Samsung's One UI 3.0 update, based on Android 11, to begin rolling out sometime after November. Thanks to a few iterations of Samsung's One UI landing page, we're learning new information, and hopefully, it...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 11

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

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 11

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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