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Buying a Galaxy Z Fold 2? Samsung Offers Up to $800 for Your Trade-in (Updated)

Tim September 1, 2020 15

With the Galaxy Z Fold 2 now official, we're learning all of the pricing details we need to know, with the phone's price set at $1,999. We knew it'd be expensive, but we'll never get used to being shocked by such costly devices. The way we plan on affording...

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 Arrives September 18 for $2,000

Kellen September 1, 2020 25

Samsung shared the rest of the details of its Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable today, providing both specs and release details. We also know the price, and I feel like I should warn you about it. Sit down, please. Galaxy Z Fold 2 price and release date The Galaxy Z...

Watch the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Unpacked Event at 7AM Pacific

Kellen September 1, 2020 5

I feel like this snuck up on us a bit, but Samsung is hosting its "Unpacked Part 2" event this morning where they will show off the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in detail. We should learn the full specs, more about unique software features, how they've improved durability,...

Google’s “Sabrina” Android TV Unit Shows Up at Home Depot for $50

Kellen August 31, 2020 26

We must be getting incredibly close to Google's fall "Made by Google" hardware event, as one of the expected devices for such an occasion just showed up at a couple of US retailers. The Android TV dongle called "Sabrina" made an appearance at the retailer in a...

Verizon LG V30, Moto G7 Play Receive August Security Patch

Tim August 31, 2020 4

Verizon is shipping out a couple of updates this week. The lucky recipients are owners of the LG V30 and Moto G7 Play. Hooray! The software versions following the update are VS99630d for the V30 and QPYS30.85-18-3 for the Moto G7 Play. Inside, you'll find the...

Holy Deal: Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth Headphones With ANC are $119 ($130 Off)

Kellen August 31, 2020 5

Over the last year or so, whenever I need to reach for a pair of over-ear headphones with ANC and Bluetooth, it's the Jabra Elite 85h every single time. Today, probably because Jabra has replaced them with something newer, they can be had for just $119.99,...

Is This Our First Look at the OnePlus 8T?

Tim August 31, 2020 10

Spotted inside of the Developer Preview 4 build for the OnePlus 8 series, there's an apparent image of what could be the OnePlus 8T. While there's no direct confirmation from OnePlus that this is indeed the device, as it could simply be a placeholder image,...

OnePlus Buds in Gray Now Available in US

Kellen August 31, 2020 2

A month after launching in the US in white, the OnePlus Buds are now available here in their darker, gray colorway. I know that many of you were waiting for this to happen, so don't hesitate. To recap, the OnePlus Buds are a $79 pair of true wireless earbuds...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 2

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 2

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 2

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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