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Verizon Launches Yahoo Mobile, a Prepaid Service Just Like Visible

Kellen March 11, 2020

Since Verizon still owns the Yahoo brand and needs to do something with all of those assets that they spent over $4 billion on, they've decided that launching a prepaid service with the name is an option. Today, Verizon launched Yahoo Mobile, a wireless...

DEAL: AUKEY Wireless Bank and Charging Pad for $105 (30% Off), Graphite Charger for $13

Tim March 10, 2020

AUKEY is hosting more deals on Amazon this week, with savings of up to 56% off available on certain items. Because there are so many gosh darn deals, let me highlight the good stuff for you. The big one is the wireless power bank / wireless charger with 45W...

A New Chromecast Ultra Might be on the Way With Android TV

Kellen March 10, 2020

Google's Chromecast is one of the most important streaming devices of our time and it's also one of the weirdest and most confusing. On one hand, it made it incredibly cheap for anyone to stream their favorite content to almost any screen, yet the lack of a...

OnePlus Going “All In on 5G” for the OnePlus 8

Tim March 10, 2020

Speaking to CNET this week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said the company is going all in on 5G and that the OnePlus 8 set to launch later this year will definitely have 5G bands. Lau additionally said, "I want to restate our commitment to 5G and our long term...

Pixel 4a Just Got Outed Early, Because It Wouldn’t be a Google Phone Without a Stupid Early Leak

Kellen March 10, 2020

Google Pixel phone leak season is here once again. Not that we have any idea when the next Google Pixel phone is coming, but we've got a 6-minute video of an unreleased Google phone that fully reveals it because that's how this happens for every Google phone....

Galaxy S20 Ultra: 25+ Tips and Tricks!

Tim March 9, 2020

If you've been with us since the Unboxing and First 10 Things to Do videos, then you should already know that all that's left before we get to the Galaxy S20 Ultra full review is the Tips and Tricks! For the Galaxy S20 Ultra, we have quite a long list of...

Android TV Will Get Multi-Game Viewing of March Madness for the First Time

Kellen March 9, 2020

Turner Sports and their NCAA March Madness Live app have big plans for the streaming experience of the upcoming March Madness 2020 tournament that will kick off here in a couple of weeks. The biggest news is for Android TV and Fire TV users, who will now be...

Spotify Gets a Smarter Home Screen With Timely Suggestions

Kellen March 9, 2020

Spotify is rolling out a refreshed home page to its Android and iOS apps today to bring forth the content you need at the precise moment it thinks you'll need it. Spotify wants this new home page to be the smartest destination for finding content. At the top...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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