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Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google (Updated)

Kellen October 20, 2020

The US Department of Justice will file an antitrust lawsuit against Google today. The lawsuit claims that Google holds an illegal monopoly over search and online advertising by using tactics that keep out competition. What are those tactics? Things like paying...

Peak Design Made a Bunch of Sweet Phone Mounts and Accessories

Kellen October 19, 2020 21

We talked about Peak Design on occasion, mostly when doing round-ups of our favorite products during the holiday season. Today, we're talking about the innovative bag maker for another reason - mobile phone accessories! Peak Design introduced a new Kickstarter...

Verizon Updates Galaxy S20, Note 20, Others With Nationwide 5G Access

Kellen October 19, 2020 25

Verizon fired up its nationwide 5G network last week, so to give a bunch of the phones they already sell access to it, they are starting to push out software updates. The first batch to get access comes from Samsung, where Verizon is updating Galaxy S20 and...

Zendure’s ZenPods Cost $65, Have ANC and Touch Controls

Tim October 19, 2020 1

Zendure, makers of battery banks you may have seen around because they're really good, have new wireless earbuds called ZenPods available for purchase through Indieogogo this week. Like other companies have done recently, this Indiegogo campaign is more of a...

Google Nest Hub and Smart Displays Getting Sweet New UI

Kellen October 19, 2020 8

The Google-powered smart display in your kitchen or bathroom or bedroom or office is scheduled to pick-up a brand new UI at some point in the near future. Today, Google announced that smart displays like the Google Nest Hub or Hub Max will have dedicated pages...

Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra CAD Renders Posted, Reported to Launch in January

Tim October 19, 2020 35

Over the weekend, CAD renders for both the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra hit the web. These renders topped off a week full of sweet Android news, with Techtober now in full swing. You can look at the device all you want via these CAD renders, which are based...

Xiaomi’s New 80W Wireless Charging Gets You 100% in 19 Minutes

Kellen October 19, 2020 9

I don't think I'm still adjusted to the fact that OnePlus just released 65W charging on the OnePlus 8T that can charge it up fully in about 40 minutes and yet here is Xiaomi taking it up another damn notch on the wireless end. Xiaomi today announced their new...

Just Ask Google to Find Voting Locations, Ballot Drop Boxes

Kellen October 16, 2020 1

The 2020 election is quickly approaching, so to help make sure everyone knows when and where they can vote, Google has added handy search tools to Google Search. By searching for things like "early voting locations" or "ballot drop boxes near me," Google will...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 1

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 1

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 1

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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

Kellen May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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