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Google Pixel 4a 5G Unboxing!

Kellen October 8, 2020 25

The day that your Pixel 5 pre-order shows up or that you'll be able to purchase a Pixel 4a 5G varies greatly depending on where you live. For us in the US, the Pixel 5 is arriving at the end of October, followed by the 4a 5G a few weeks into November. The rest...

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

Tim October 8, 2020 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 7

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 3

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 3

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 9

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 5

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 7

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 25

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra for $329 Currently Unbeatable ($320 Off)

Tim January 15, 2026 25

For Android users looking to match what Apple offers with the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 25

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 25

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 25

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 25

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 25

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 25

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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