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Fortnite Creator Claims Google Forced OnePlus to Renege on Launcher Deal

Tim August 14, 2020 23

More details about the battle royale between Fortnite creator Epic Games and Google are surfacing, following yesterday's news that Apple and Google have pulled the game from their respective game stores due to Epic implementing a bypass of those stores'...

Verizon Galaxy S10, Note 10 Grab August Security Patch

Kellen August 14, 2020 6

It's Friday! We've got fresh updates for Samsung phones! Verizon (AT&T too) is pushing out new software to two Samsung phone lines from last year, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. We have updates for the S10, S10+, S10e, Note 10, and Note 10+. Neither of...

Google Bans Fortnite From Google Play

Tim August 13, 2020 64

I was hoping Android wouldn't get dragged into this mess, but because rules are rules, the following has happened. Fortnite has been banned from Google Play, at least until it scales back its most recent update in which Epic Games, the developer behind one of...

Stuck at Home Review: STELLINA is Another Awesome, $4K Toy for Stargazers

Tim August 13, 2020 5

I recently reviewed the eVscope from Unistellar for my Stuck at Home Review series. It was a product I literally had my eye on for years, and for the most part, it lived up to my expectations. What I didn't know at the time was that there is a similar product...

Here is 35 Minutes of Microsoft’s Surface Duo in Action

Kellen August 13, 2020 36

The $1,400 Microsoft Surface Duo is up for pre-order at the moment and should ship in early September. It's a striking, if not somewhat controversial device because its price, specs, and form factor have all created a device story that has brought out opinions...

Google Search Will Tell You Where to Find That Sports Ball Game

Tim August 13, 2020 5

Google Search is making it easier to find exactly where that particular sports game or TV show you want to watch is playing. Starting this week, Search will show you which channels are offering what you're looking for. For example, if you want to watch the...

Waze Rolls Out Contactless Payment Integration for Exxon, Shell Gas Stations

Tim August 13, 2020 10

Waze is rolling out new functionality to all US users this week, following a successful pilot program for its new contactless payments integration. Sounding way more complicated than what it is, this new function will automatically detect when a user is at an...

Google Pixel 4a: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen August 13, 2020 10

When your Google Pixel 4a pre-orders start arriving in a week and you look around, hoping someone will guide you through turning one into an efficient little $350 beast, we've got you covered. This is our Pixel 4a "First 10 Things To Do" video! In this clip,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 10

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 10

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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