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Gmail Might be Down, Plus Hangouts and Drive and More (Updated)

Kellen March 26, 2020

Yep, Gmail is down (for some). Noticed that your Gmail isn't quite acting like you want it nor is Google Drive or Hangouts Chat/Meet? That's because there is a pretty major Google outage at the moment. On Google's G Suite Status Dashboard, they have...

Here are the OnePlus 8 Pro Specs and Renders You Asked For

Tim March 26, 2020

We are sort of assuming OnePlus will soon launch the OnePlus 8, so it's no surprise that the internet is seeing a healthy fixin' of leaked specs and renders right now. This week, we're getting OnePlus 8 Pro renders from iGeeks Blog, as well as specs for both...

Google Pixel Buds Stop at FCC in Preparation for Launch

Kellen March 26, 2020

We've got another Pixel Buds (2020) sighting! This time, Google's 2nd generation wireless earbuds have stopped through the FCC for approval as they prepare to launch. Google told us as they announced the new Pixel Buds 2 that they would arrive in the spring of...

Home Depot has Nest Hub Max at $50 Off Right Now

Kellen March 25, 2020

I'm up to 2 or 3 smart displays in my house and I get quite a bit of use out of them. The info they present, like reminders, the weather, and recipes, are all handy to have in almost every room. I also get mileage out of their Assistant abilities, smart home...

Thanks to Ads, Google May Soon Make Hundreds of Movies Free to Watch

Tim March 25, 2020

Ads can suck. On the other hand, in some cases, they can be cool. Take for example the latest development inside of the Play Movies app, and by inside, I mean hidden within APK code that was sniffed out by the good people over at XDA. According to a recent...

Stadia Pro Users Getting Three More Free Games for April, Includes Serious Sam Collection

Tim March 25, 2020

Stadia Pro users are being gifted another three games for the month of April, which is great for anyone stuck inside and still subscribed to Google's cloud-based gaming service. The first game is Spitlings, a fast and fun arcade game you can play with four...

Verizon Should Have Given You 15GB of Extra Data Today

Kellen March 25, 2020

Since it's now March 25, you should have received a data bonus today from Verizon. From today through April 30, Big Red is offering up an extra 15GB of data to use across nearly all of their plans. We told you about this move a couple of days ago, but there...

Totallee Makes the Best Minimal Cases for the Galaxy S20 Lineup

Tim March 25, 2020

After my Galaxy S20 Ultra review, I didn't stop using the device. It's my daily driver and I'm proud of that. To ensure I keep my device safe from little drops and scratches, I have been using a thin, minimal case from Totallee. We've covered their goods in...

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

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

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

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

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’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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