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It’s Official! Gmail is Getting a Huge Upgrade With Chat and Meet

Kellen July 15, 2020 25

After leaking earlier today, Google has now confirmed that Gmail is getting a big upgrade that includes Google Chat and Meet. Dubbed "a better home for work," Google's focus with this move was to integrate a bunch of their services together for G Suite users...

OPPO Goes Nuts, Launches 125W Fast Charging and 65W Wireless Charging

Kellen July 15, 2020 9

The tech that OPPO puts out each year is impossible to ignore for a couple of reasons. On one hand, it's always wild as sh*t technology that almost no one else is doing, but on the other, we often see OnePlus adopt whatever it is that OPPO has been working on....

Mobvoi Releases First Set of TicKasa Over-Ear Headphones With ANC for $130

Tim July 15, 2020 1

Mobvoi has a new product this week -- over-ear headphones. Called the TicKasa ANC headphones, they're priced quite reasonably at $130 and come in either black or gray. The company is no stranger to audio products, having wireless earbud options available for...

Gmail Might Get a Huge Overhaul With Chat Built-In (Updated: Official)

Kellen July 15, 2020 8

UPDATE: It's official! A new Gmail with Chat and Meet and files and tasks is on the way. Google told us a couple of weeks ago that we would soon see a Meet tab added to the Gmail app on Android and iOS to better help you join all of those meetings you have...

There’s a Sequel to The Game of Life, Available Now on Android

Tim July 15, 2020 2

There's an official sequel now out for the original Game of Life, available exclusively on mobile devices. Priced at $2.79 on Google Play, the game appears to have many of the same aspects as the first, where players make money, find love, get schooling, and...

Peacock TV Launches on Android, Chromecast, and More for Free

Kellen July 15, 2020 15

NBCUniversal launched Peacock TV today, its new streaming service that everyone can watch for free if they want. It's the latest streaming TV service for you to keep track of, but again, it can be accessed without cost (not just a trial either) for those...

Galaxy S10 Owners, Get a FREE Case From Totallee! (Just Pay Shipping)

Tim July 15, 2020 14

Totallee is making way for incoming device cases, and in order to do that, they are now officially giving cases away. They have select iPhone cases up for grabs, but most important for our readers (we hope), they have Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e cases all up...

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is Official and We Hope It Comes to the US

Kellen July 15, 2020 6

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick that we first told you about a week ago is now official and we want one. This Android TV dongle looks like a solid option for those wanting a smarter TV experience on a budget. This little stick from Xiaomi offers 1080p streaming, a quad...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 6

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 6

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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