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Google Home App’s Dark Mode Actually Showed Up

Kellen August 27, 2020 20

The Google Home app on Android has forever been the whitest f*cking app on my phone. It's filled with a couple of fun little colorful icons surrounded by swaths of empty white on white on white space. It's the worst app you could ever open in a dark room,...

Galaxy Z Fold 2 So Cool It’s Getting Its Own Unpacked Event

Kellen August 27, 2020 18

We already knew that Samsung would show off the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in greater detail on September 1, but now the company has made it an official Unpacked event. Apparently - and I don't disagree - the Z Fold 2 is such a big deal, that it deserves its own event...

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...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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