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Official: Google Pixel 4a Will Cost $349 (Updated: Pre-Order!)

Kellen August 3, 2020 53

This is getting awkward now... Best Buy just confirmed that the Google Pixel 4a goes up for pre-order today and will cost just $349. They seem to have Tweeted this a bit early as the landing page they direct you to isn't quite live. UPDATE: Pre-orders are up...

Google Pixel 4a Gets Last Minute Spoiler From Retailer (Updated: Price!)

Kellen August 3, 2020 7

The Google Pixel 4a is due to be announced at any moment this morning, bringing an end to a release saga that should have concluded three months ago. Because this is a Google phone, a last minute spoiler is only fitting and JB Hi-Fi has provided us with that....

A Real Deal: Misfit Vapor X is Somehow Just $14.99 Today ($245 Off)

Kellen August 3, 2020 82

A couple of months ago, Misfit, one of Fossil's brands that makes Wear OS watches and fitness wearables, hosted a sale that had us wondering if the future of the company was in question. Today, they've topped that deal and are basically just giving away...

Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Make First Appearance

Kellen August 2, 2020 55

The Google Pixel 4a is expected to be announced with immediately availability tomorrow by Google in an online reveal. We figured the 4a would carry us into the fall where Google will then release a Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5. In a bit of a surprise twist today,...

First Mention of Google Pixel 5a Showed Up Today

Kellen July 31, 2020 18

Mentioning a Google Pixel 5a at the moment seems so silly knowing that Google will announce the super-delayed Pixel 4a in a couple of days. Here we are, though, talking Pixel 5a (likely) for 2021 because Google has acknowledged its existence. First spotted at...

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...

Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 2

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 2

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 2

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 2

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 2

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 2

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 2

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 2

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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