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AT&T Galaxy S20 Line Gets Huge Update, Verizon Galaxy S9 Gets a Patch (Updated)

Kellen August 26, 2020 2

Big updates are headed out to the Samsung Galaxy S20 line on AT&T, and I'm guessing it's the big One UI 2.5 update. Additionally, Verizon is pushing an update to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ that is only a security patch. All three of AT&T's S20 phones,...

Stadia Pro Members Getting Six Free Games Next Month

Tim August 26, 2020 11

September will be a good month for Stadia Pro members, as all of them are set to receive a set of six games for absolutely free. Clutch! The free games are Hitman, Hello Neighbor, Metro Last Light Redux, Super Bomberman R Online, and Gunsport. I've actually...

SHIELD TV Getting 8.2 Upgrade, Brings AI Upscaler Improvements and More

Tim August 26, 2020 24

NVIDIA is rolling out its 25th update for the SHIELD TV lineup (dating back to the original SHIELD TV), which is quite the landmark. Most smartphones don't get 25 updates, so big props to NVIDIA for keeping owners happy. Labeled as Upgrade 8.2, let's go over...

New PNY 1TB MicroSD With A2 App Performance Costs Only $229

Tim August 26, 2020 8

PNY has a new microSD card available this week, one that should pique the interest of not just drone and GoPro enthusiasts, but Android phone owners, too. It's a 1TB card, but if you're been following the pricing for 1TB cards, they originally launched costing...

Google Wants to Take Over Hotel Rooms With Nest Hubs

Kellen August 26, 2020 19

It has been almost two years since Google first showed off their interpreter mode for Google Assistant smart displays, where they were hoping to help the front desk experience at hotels with real-time translations. Now, the company is taking their smart...

LG Wing Spotted in Maserati, Looks Funky But in a Good Way

Tim August 26, 2020 7

Today we're getting our first good possible look at what could be the LG Wing, an experimental device from LG that may be close to launch. Apparently spotted inside of a Maserati in what appears to be South Korea (just a guess from the navigation and language...

VIDEO: Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra S Pen Tips & Tricks

Tim August 25, 2020 18

Just like the devices it's paired with, the S Pen has received plenty of great improvements over the years. Even from 2017's Galaxy Note 8 to this year's Galaxy Note 20, there's plenty of new functionality to go over. In the below video, our goal is to make...

DEAL: Huge PNY Storage Sale at Amazon has SD Cards at $6.99

Kellen August 25, 2020 8

Amazon and PNY are hosting one of those mega-storage sales that slashes prices on almost every type of storage product they sell. This is your chance to expand the storage of your phone, tablet, gaming device, camera, or computer at really reasonable prices....

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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