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HELM DB12 AAAMP Cable Makes Your Phone’s Wired Audio Better and We’re Giving One Away

Tim July 15, 2020 7

If you haven't yet moved on from your wired headphones and replaced them with a wireless alternative, and consider yourself a lover of good sounding tunes, the following product is for you. Called the DB12 THX AAAMP from HELM Audio, this little $199 cable...

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...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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