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AT&T to Close 320 Stores Affecting 1,600 Workers

Tim October 8, 2020 10

The pandemic is continuing to take a toll on retail, with AT&T the latest US carrier to announce yet another wave of store closings. In June of this year, the company announced the closure of 250 retail stores. This week, they've announced the upcoming...

New Nest Thermostat Coming Soon With Hand Gestures, $129 Price

Kellen October 8, 2020 12

A new Nest Thermostat, one that should be priced well below Google's current offerings, is reportedly arriving in the coming weeks. With its low price, I think it's safe to assume this won't be the Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) we've been dreaming of and could be...

Expect to Hear New Google Assistant Voices, Verify CVC on Smart Displays Soon

Tim October 8, 2020 4

Google announced a few new tools for developers this week, with just a couple really interesting to end users such as ourselves. To overview, what's coming, there are new Google Assistant voices that developers can access, and also, users will be able to...

Google Fi Shares 5G Coverage Map, Now Offers Samsung’s Best Phones

Kellen October 8, 2020 24

Google Fi is the latest US wireless provider to detail its 5G coverage, announcing today that they now sell several phones that can access a nationwide 5G footprint. Yep, Google Fi has nationwide 5G. The Google Fi 5G coverage map can be viewed below or by...

Google Highlights New Android Features Coming This Fall, Including Sound Notifications

Tim October 8, 2020 6

Google is highlighting a group of new features for Android users this week, features that will not only be available to new Android 11 users, but users on older versions of Android, too. One of features we've already gone over, which is actually a bundle of...

Google Assistant Adds App Shortcuts to Do Simple Tasks by Voice

Kellen October 8, 2020 6

Google Assistant is a helpful tool that most of us probably don't use enough to get things done. Google is hoping to entice you to change your habits today with a new ability that lets you fire off commands that open up and complete tasks in apps. Starting now...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 May Incorporate LED Light Strip for Notifications and Things

Tim October 8, 2020 11

Samsung appears to be experimenting with the third iteration of the Galaxy Z Fold, presumably the Galaxy Z Fold 3 that should arrive at some point in later 2021. According to a published patent, the big hardware change could be an LED display strip that is...

OnePlus 8T, This is It (Updated)

Kellen October 8, 2020 39

OnePlus will fully reveal the OnePlus 8T on October 14, but since OnePlus doesn't ever do things in the traditional try-to-hide-it-til-launch way, they've shown us the backside today. This is the OnePlus 8T! In a short blog post and accompanying video, OnePlus...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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