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Google Maps Gets Real-Time Stats for Crowded Public Transit Stations

Tim June 8, 2020 3

Google Maps has been displaying predicted information regarding whether a location is busy for select businesses and public areas for some time now, but with COVID-19, Google is going to be stepping up its ability to deliver information on crowded areas and...

Pixel Buds In-Stock at These Retailers, But Hurry (Updated)

Kellen June 8, 2020 13

From day 1 of availability, the new Google Pixel Buds have been tough to find after selling out almost immediately. We have tried to monitor levels of stock at various retailers, but most have struggled to maintain quick shipping times. Thankfully, at the...

Reported OnePlus Z Specs, Low Price Spells Trouble for Pixel 4a

Tim June 8, 2020 41

It wasn't long ago when OnePlus said it would offer less expensive phones, a move that would bring it a bit closer to its roots in this industry. This week, specs for the rumored OnePlus Z (previously referred to as OnePlus 8 Lite) have made their way online,...

New Sonos S2 App Arrives, Time to Make Some Decisions

Kellen June 8, 2020 5

The new Sonos app (dubbed "Sonos S2") is here, so if you own Sonos products, depending on the level of support they have been given going forward, you have some decisions to make. We talked at length about the new Sonos S2 app in early May and you will want to...

Galaxy S20+ $250 Off in Deal of the Day at Amazon

Kellen June 8, 2020 10

Amazon is starting this fresh new week off with a scorching deal on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20+. How does $250-off sound? In a "deal of the day," Amazon has dropped that much off all colors (Cosmic Gray & Black, Cloud Blue) of the Galaxy S20+, which...

New Moto E and Moto G Fast Up for Pre-Order, Start at Just $149

Tim June 5, 2020 29

Motorola introduced two new devices today, an updated Moto E device (I think this is their 143rd iteration or so?) and the Moto G Fast. The Moto E starts at just $149, featuring a 6.2” Max Vision HD+ display, Snapdragon 632 processor, 2GB RAM, rear-facing...

Report: Samsung Moves Unpacked Online, Galaxy Note 20 and Fold 2 Unveiling on August 5

Tim June 5, 2020 43

Samsung is reported to be moving its Unpacked event online, potentially to be held on August 5. At this event, it's reported that we'll see the Galaxy Note 20 lineup, consisting of the Note 20 and Note 20+ (possible called the Note 20 Ultra now), as well as...

Verizon’s Galaxy S20 5G Now Available in Exclusive Color and $150 Off (Updated)

Kellen June 5, 2020 35

It took several months to arrive, but Verizon's special version of the regular Galaxy S20 5G is now available. You'll find this Galaxy S20 at the same price as it is at other carriers, plus Big Red has its own exclusive color. Actually, Verizon is hosting a...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 35

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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