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Cari Pei Exits OnePlus, Seeks Investors for New Hardware Venture (Updated)

Tim October 16, 2020 19

UPDATE: Yep, he left the company. You can read his farewell post over at the OnePlus forums. It's nearly launch day for OnePlus' next phone and Carl Pei is exiting the company he helped to co-found. Two sources have confirmed to TechCrunch that Pei is moving...

First Factory Images for Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G are Here

Kellen October 15, 2020 4

Now that Google's new phones are available, factory image and OTA files have been posted for them. If you need help recovering your Pixel 5 or Pixel 4a 5G after a little tinkering, Google is here for you. The first builds posted are RD1A.200810.020 for the...

Can’t Figure Out the Song Stuck in Your Head? Hum It to Google

Tim October 15, 2020 13

We already know that Google can recognize a song that's playing around you insanely well. The problem is, what if the song you want to identify is in your head and you can't recall the artist or song? In awesome news, Google has introduced the ability to hum,...

Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Battery Life: How Good?

Kellen October 15, 2020 30

Through all of the years of phone release from Google, I'm not sure there is a single phone I would look to as being a battery champion. If anything, most of Google's previous phone releases (especially Pixel devices) had batteries on the smaller side compared...

Stuck at Home Review: Poputar, a ‘Smart Guitar’ That’s Great for Beginners

Tim October 15, 2020 4

Where was all of this "smart" stuff back when I was younger? With everything getting smart, the generation that follows us seems to have a good advantage, especially when it comes to learning new skills such as an instrument. For example, when I was teaching...

Google Shares Updates on Future of Hangouts

Kellen October 15, 2020 27

The end of Google Hangouts is a story we've been writing about for years. The timeline for it has shifted several times, but we might actually be getting closer, according to several updates Google shared this morning related to their formerly great messaging...

I Hope This is a OnePlus Watch Tease

Kellen October 15, 2020 3

Moments before OnePlus announced the OnePlus 8T yesterday, the OnePlus India Twitter account posted a teaser about a completely unrelated product that would never be a part of the launch event's festivities. The teaser showed off a sketch from a OnePlus Watch...

VIDEO: LG Wing Unboxing and First Look!

Tim October 14, 2020 13

It's a busy week and there's no stop in sight. Next up we have an unboxing for the LG Wing, the company's first entry into a new Explorer Project category it created. As you'll see in the unboxing, and you'll see it a lot, this is the world's first 5G swivel...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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