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Google Assistant Gets Workday Routine, Adds More Lights to Gentle Sleep-Wake

Kellen September 23, 2020 7

So many of us have tried to fully adjust to a work life at home after the pandemic forced everyone from their offices months ago. As a way to bring a bit of normalcy back to your work day, Google Assistant is getting a new routine to send you reminders...

Google Pixel 5: What Do We Know So Far? (Updated: September 24)

Kellen September 22, 2020 48

The Google Pixel 5 is shaping up to be one of the weirdest in Google's phone story. Not only is it expected during a global pandemic, but Google may be moving this new version of the Pixel out of the ultra high-end phone category and into a space hundreds of...

Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+, and LG V50 Pick Up Security Patches

Tim September 22, 2020

Verizon is shipping out more updates this week, the latest being for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and LG V50. For both Galaxy phones, they're receiving the September security patch. For the LG V50, it's getting the August patch, plus a few other changes that are...

DEAL: Snag a Dual-Port AUKEY 63W Charger for $21 ($9 Off)

Tim September 22, 2020 3

AUKEY is hosting a nice little sale on a dual-port model of its 63W wall charger, perfect for those who need to charge more than one device simultaneously. The price for the charger is down to $21, from its usual $30 price, thanks to the help of a coupon code...

“Hey Google, Play ‘The Mandalorian’ on Disney+”

Kellen September 22, 2020 11

You can say that to your Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max and it'll play Disney's sweetest show, which has a 2nd season on the horizon. Thanks to new Disney+ integration, Google is bringing your favorite shows and movies to Assistant-enabled devices. All you have to...

Android 11 is Headed to an Android TV Box Near You

Tim September 22, 2020 6

The Android team made Android 11 for Android TV official this week, stating that owners of supported Android TV devices can expect the Android 11 update hitting their Android-powered devices within the coming months. Android, Android! As for what's inside, the...

Samsung TV Plus Launches for Select Galaxy Phones This Week

Tim September 22, 2020 8

Owners of Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy Note 20 devices are receiving free access to Samsung's on-demand TV streaming service called Samsung TV Plus this Wednesday, a service that was previously exclusive to owners of Samsung Smart TVs. If...

Google Pixel 5 Gets a Big Leak With Images, Specs

Kellen September 22, 2020 155

After sharing retail model numbers, storage sizes, and colors for the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G yesterday, we figured it wouldn't be long before high-res images, specs, and the rest of the details for Google's upcoming phones were found. That has indeed...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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