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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...

Google Teases a New Phone, Likely the Pixel 4a

Kellen July 30, 2020 31

Google is being sneaky with a phone that should have been released three months ago, it seems. Today, the Made by Google Twitter account changed the header image on its account and also the link in their profile to teases about a new phone. The link directs to...

Smack a Baseball Into Another Dimension Using the Infinity Gauntlet in Baseball Superstars 2020

Tim July 30, 2020 3

A new baseball game from Gamevil is up for pre-registration on Google Play, but it's not your typical baseball title. Baseball Superstars 2020 is a followup to a healthy list of games by the same title, which is actually an RPG series where you collect...

T-Mobile OnePlus 7T, Galaxy S9, and Note 9 Receive July Security Patch

Tim July 30, 2020 2

Here's a quick heads up for OnePlus 7T, Galaxy S9 family, and Galaxy Note 9 owners on T-Mobile -- your phones are receiving the July security patch this week. Labeled as build 10.0.10.HD63CB for the OnePlus 7T, the July patch is all that's mentioned in the...

Google is Bringing a Bunch of Games to Smart Displays

Kellen July 30, 2020 2

That Google smart display with Google Assistant that you tucked into a bookshelf, on your kitchen counter, or within arm's reach on your desk, is now your new gaming buddy. Google announced a big line-up of visual-based games that are coming soon, so you'll...

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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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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