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Google is Working on a “House Mouse” Smart Home Controller That Sounds Awesome

Kellen July 14, 2020 14

All of the Nest Hubs and Minis and Maxes that Google currently sells to control your house are fine products that work well once you get used to asking the Google Assistant for your needs. If you've never really adjusted to talking to your house and would...

DEAL: Moto 360 (3rd-Gen) Down to $199 for Very Limited Time

Tim July 14, 2020 3

For a limited time or until supplies run out, buyers can snag the Moto 360 (3rd-Gen) for just $199, which is $100 off its usual $299 price. The Moto 360 returned late last year, featuring a Snapdragon Wear 3100, 1.2″ circular AMOLED always-on display, 355mAh...

Stadia Getting Way More Games, New ‘Click to Play’ Feature

Tim July 14, 2020 5

Stadia Connect just happened. That's Google's prerecorded virtual event where they detail what's coming to the cloud-based game streaming service. Hooray! This morning, Google announced that not only are plenty of new games coming to the service, some of them...

Google’s Daily Special Today is a $75 Savings on Nest Hub Max 2-Packs

Kellen July 14, 2020 4

In a day 2 deal through Google's The Daily Special series of promos, the company has discounted a Nest Hub Max 2-pack by $75. With that discount, you'll walk away with two of the newest smart displays from Google for $383. The Nest Hub Max still comes in chalk...

Google Play Pass Gets New $30/Year Subscription Option

Tim July 14, 2020 13

Google announced a few things for Play Pass this week, which to be honest, I completely forgot existed. Sorry, Google. In its announcement, the company mentioned that new titles will be coming to the subscription service that gets you select apps and games...

OnePlus Buds to Deliver 7 Hours of Usage, 30 Hours With Included Case

Tim July 14, 2020 3

We assume because COVID-19 has ruined in-person events, OnePlus is doing that beloved thing of slowly teasing features for its new devices. Earlier today it was showing off the OnePlus Nord design via MKBHD, but also today, they're detailing aspects of their...

This is the OnePlus Nord Design!

Kellen July 14, 2020 18

OnePlus tends to reveal products in a non-traditional way, but with OnePlus Nord, they've taken things up a notch. Maybe the pandemic explains that or maybe a phone that could have tiny margins needs to get crafty with a reveal. Whatever the case, we now know...

Verizon Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra Receive July Security Patch (Updated)

Tim July 13, 2020 5

Verizon is beginning to ship out the July security patch to select Samsung Galaxy devices. For starters, it's headed out to the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra, with more surely to come. You can see the build numbers for the updated software below, but just...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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