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Google’s Autofill Gets Biometric Support for Credit Cards

Tim July 31, 2020 8

Google's Autofill is a fantastic little feature. It can help you quickly fill out shipping forms and payment forms, but here in the coming weeks, it's getting new features as announced this week by Google. Starting soon for payment methods, Google will be...

Full Galaxy Watch 3 Specs and Features are Here

Kellen July 31, 2020 17

We are only a few days away from Samsung announcing the Galaxy Watch 3 in a couple of sizes alongside devices like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 2. If you don't feel like waiting to know all of the details, well, everything is here, including the...

Stuck at Home Review: Avantree Headphones Offer ANC, Dope Charging Stand for $135

Tim July 31, 2020 2

Many folks are probably finding themselves investing in good sets of headphones lately, because you'd be surprised at just how noisy working from home can be. Thanks to Avantree and the Aria Me over-ear headphones, you can get all of the premium features one...

Reminder: Dark Sky for Android Dies Tomorrow

Kellen July 31, 2020 7

Unless they have another change of heart and extend, Dark Sky for Android will shut down tomorrow, August 1. The popular weather app that Apple purchased and originally planned to kill on July 1 was given a month extension the last time we hit this end-of-life...

Philo Streaming TV Adds Chromecast Support

Kellen July 31, 2020 6

Philo, the streaming service that remains at $20/mo and has yet to piss everyone off with price hikes, added one of their most requested features today. Chromecast support has come to Philo. That's the news. Chromecast support is on Philo, so you can Cast...

Dark Sky Alternatives on Android: Overdrop, Today, and Appy Weather

Kellen July 31, 2020

The saddest Android-related news in a while dropped today, thanks to Apple (of course). Dark Sky, the hyperlocal weather app so many of us use for real-time weather changes, has been acquired by Apple and will cease to exist on Android come July 1. Apple is a...

DEAL: AUKEY Omnia 65W 2-Port Fast Charger for Just $30 ($15 Off)

Tim July 30, 2020 5

For a limited time, you can pick up one of AUKEY's coveted Omnia wall chargers, a 65W dual-port model to be exact, for just $30. That's $15 off the usual $45 price on Amazon, thanks to the usage of a coupon code. These chargers took 2020 by storm, all due to...

Verizon Launches LTE Home Internet to Serve Rural Customers

Kellen July 30, 2020 45

Verizon has taken a page out of T-Mobile's playbook this week with an announcement for new home internet serviced that uses their LTE network. Called LTE Home Internet, Verizon is giving rural customers a new internet option with a lower price for their own...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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