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OnePlus Pad 3 Launch Confirmed for June 5, Will Come to US

Tim May 19, 2025

Earlier this month, we saw the upcoming OnePlus Pad 3 make its way through the FCC. That gave us good hope that OnePlus would launch the device here in the US. This morning, the company has confirmed that on June 5, OnePlus Pad 3 will be made official and that...

DEAL: Save Most on Galaxy S25 Edge When You Pre-Order, Free Doubled Storage (65% Off)

Tim May 16, 2025 3

Regardless of public opinion on Galaxy S25 Edge, there's still no questioning that the best time to buy the phone is during Samsung's pre-order period. That time is still active, with Samsung offering enhanced trade-in deals, plus free doubled storage to...

Darth Vader Becomes Gemini-Powered Conversational AI in Fortnite

Tim May 16, 2025 1

Fortnite streamers have a new toy to play with. An AI-powered Darth Vader is recruitable to your squad, with players able to actually speak back and forth with the Sith Lord himself. You can talk strategy or even about his depressing past. Powered by Google's...

Acer Has Its Own AI-Powered Smart Ring

Tim May 16, 2025 1

Another company is getting in on the smart ring action, this time being Acer. Called the FreeSense Ring, this AI-powered gadget is aimed at providing wellness insights, while also passively collecting your biometric data for analysis. Crafted from ultra-...

Report: Samsung Readies Upgraded Battery Tech, But It’s Not Silicon Carbon

Tim May 16, 2025 5

It was only earlier this year when we began hearing reports that Samsung was working to bring upgraded battery technology to its future Galaxy models. We're now into May and just saw the release of the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge without these reported upgrades...

Why Pick Google’s Pixel Over Samsung and Apple? Here are Some Reasons.

Kellen May 15, 2025 28

Whenever a new phone is released by Samsung or Google or Apple, I often wonder just how many people switch between the different models. Like, do people go from an iPhone to a Pixel or Galaxy to iPhone? I'm sure the data is somewhere, but the more interesting...

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s $240 Off 1TB Storage Promo is a Better Deal Than the S25 Edge

Kellen May 15, 2025 1

The Galaxy S25 Edge might be the topic of the moment, but I think most of us are having a hard time figuring out who this phone is for. It's thin, which is cool and all, yet it has a tiny battery, lacks a 3rd camera, and still costs almost as much as a Galaxy...

DEAL: Snag a Year of Peacock for $24.99 ($55 Off)

Tim May 15, 2025 15

It was last year around this time when Peacock offered people a year of service for just $20. If your year is running up, it's time to re-up, people. Peacock is offering one year of ad-supported service, for both new and returning customers, for just $24.99....

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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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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