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LG VELVET is the Company’s New Smartphone Line

Kellen April 12, 2020

You may recall a recent report suggesting that LG would move away from the G series name of old and introduce something new later in 2020. LG didn't deny the report and also started teasing a new design language for an upcoming device that they didn't bother...

DEAL: Snag 15% Off Smart Home Tech on eBay With This Code

Tim April 10, 2020

eBay is hosting a nice little smart home tech sale this week. All you need to know is that there is plenty of good stuff, but we've highlighted the Google items for you below. If you already have all this Google tech, there are also TV sets, sound bars, and...

RIP, Samsung S Voice Assistant

Tim April 10, 2020

It's been some time since we talked about Samsung's S Voice assistant. To be exact, it's been since 2014 and the Galaxy S5 was the ugly talk of the town. I was actually surprised to learn that S Voice, Samsung's old voice-powered virtual assistant was still up...

Trolls World Tour Arrives Today for Streaming

Kellen April 10, 2020

Another movie that should have made a long theater run has arrived on digital for you to stream from your own home. Trolls World Tour is here and available on all of your favorite platforms, including Google Play, Amazon Prime, and more. The latest Trolls...

Apple, Google Partner to Create Contact Tracing APIs to Battle Spread of COVID-19

Tim April 10, 2020

It appears that the COVID-19 pandemic, while technically forcing some to stay away from others, is bringing two unlikely companies closer together. This week, Google has announced a partnership with Apple to create APIs and even system-level technology for...

Oh Great, Google Added a “Google” Logo to Gboard (Updated: Gone?)

Kellen April 10, 2020

At some point yesterday afternoon, Google's popular Gboard app picked up a new addition. I don't believe it came from an update, as the Gboard app itself hasn't updated recently, so this could be some sort of server-side switch thing that Google is so fond of...

List of Movies Arriving Early to Streaming Amid Coronavirus (Updated)

Kellen April 10, 2020

When NBCUniversal announced in March that they would make several in-theater movies available immediately on digital, we wondered how long it might be before others followed. The answer - not long. Disney's Onward, Sony's Bloodshot, and Warner Bros' Birds of...

More Games Headed to Stadia Soon, Includes République and West of Loathing

Tim April 9, 2020

Stadia has likely gained a few users recently, you know, with it being open to everyone now and Google providing 2 months of Pro access for free. If you're on Stadia now, you might want to know about the new titles on their way to the service. Google has...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

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

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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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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