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Pixel Stand Gets Rare Deal Today Only at Best Buy: $20 Off

Kellen May 24, 2020

Google's Pixel Stand has always been an incredibly overpriced accessory. At $80, as someone who has owned two since day 1, I still don't know how on Earth Google can justify the price, especially when there are dozens of other wireless chargers on the market...

DEAL: $12 Off Motorola’s New 15W Wireless Charger, 27W TurboPower Bundle

Kellen May 23, 2020

With the launch of the Motorola Edge+ (review), Motorola also has new accessories featuring fast charging in both wireless and wired varieties. The best bundle we've seen is a package that includes their new 15W wireless charger as well as their 27W TurboPower...

T-Mobile OnePlus 7T Pro 5G Receives May Security Patch, 5G Enhancements

Tim May 22, 2020

T-Mobile is shipping out an update to the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, with the software version labeled as 10.0.35.HD61CB. Inside, owners can expect to see the May security patch, as well as "5G band enhancements." Nothing else is listed, but hey, this is good stuff....

DEAL: Motorola Edge+ is $200 Off at Verizon

Kellen May 22, 2020 1

The Motorola Edge+ is barely a week old and yet Verizon is already hosting a sale on it that will shave $200 off its $1,000 price. If interested after reading our Moto Edge+ review, Verizon is willing to drop $200 off and spread the cost out over 24 months....

Motorola Edge+ Review: Don’t Ignore This Phone

Kellen May 22, 2020 6

Motorola re-joined the flagship-level phone race at what is arguably the worst time possible. After a few year absence, Moto threw it all into the Motorola Edge+ just as the world and its economy have been hammered by a global pandemic. Seriously, sending out...

TCL Commits to One Major Android OS Upgrade for 10 Pro, 10L Phones

Tim May 22, 2020 4

Given most consumers have zero experience with TCL smartphones in the US, the company has released a brief statement regarding what buyers can expect from the TCL 10 Pro and 10L in terms of software updates. A spokesman for TCL sent the following statement. We...

Forget the Disinfectant Wipes, Check Out This $90 Portable UVC Wand

Tim May 22, 2020

My hope is that years in the future, our kids won't know the struggle of bringing a car full of groceries home and having to wipe down each and every product with a disinfectant wipe. It's not that I live in a constant state of fear or anything over this COVID...

Pixel 3a Deals are so Crazy Right Now

Kellen May 22, 2020

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are a full year old and should be replaced soon with a Pixel 4a. It also happens to be Memorial Day weekend, where deals on tech toys run rampant. The combination of those two things means there are wild discounts on Google's mid-range...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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