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Google Adds Watchlist to Search, More Stay-at-Home Features

Kellen April 22, 2020

We are all at home and Google knows it, so the search giant continues to rollout new features to its products that will help us survive these stay-at-home orders with greater ease. Specifically today, Google announced that Android TV is getting more rows, that...

Google Duo Updated With New Codec to Improve Video, Other Sweet Features

Tim April 22, 2020

Google is on a roll this week, updating its video chat services. First was Google Meet, now it's time for Google Duo. With many stuck at home, trying any way they can to stay connected with friends and family, this is all good stuff. There are four new...

Yes, You Should Buy a Nest Mini (2nd-Gen) at $20

Tim April 22, 2020

Right now at Micro Center, both in-store and online, you can snag a Nest Mini (2nd-Gen) for just $20. Compared to its usual price of $49, we'd say now is absolutely the time to pick up the improved iteration of Google's itty bitty Assistant-powered smart...

Verizon Adds Another Free 15GB Data to Customer Plans (Updated)

Kellen April 22, 2020

As this global pandemic shows no signs of slowing or allowing us to return any time soon to the days of old, the companies that are big parts of our lives continue to step up to help. Verizon announced today that it will give customers an additional 15GB of...

Google Meet Gets Top Requested Features, Including Tiled Layout for Brady Bunch

Tim April 22, 2020

The above header image, taken straight from Google's blog post announcing the following news, has some serious Brady Bunch vibes. Because of that, I ask you to watch this, then read on. Google announced this morning that because usage of Google Meet has...

Less Expensive Motorola Edge Model Coming Later This Year

Tim April 22, 2020

Motorola made its new "edge" phone family official this morning, consisting of the Edge and Edge+. Yesterday, we broke down most of the information you needed to know about the Edge+, but we're happy to also learn there is a presumably less expensive model of...

Motorola Edge+, Edge Specs (Official)

Kellen April 22, 2020

Now that the Motorola Edge+ and Edge are fully official, those looking for a simple specs breakdown have come to the right place. Here, you'll find comparison specs tables for the Edge+ and Edge, showing the differences between Motorola's first high-end phones...

Motorola Rejoins the Flagship Scene With New $1,000 Edge+ Phone

Kellen April 22, 2020

After a number of years away from the flagship arena, Motorola is back in 2020 with the Motorola Edge+, a phone whose specs and price put it right next to Samsung in a battle for the top. With limited availability, watching as Motorola tries to get their new...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

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

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

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

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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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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