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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...

Stuck at Home Review: EwinRacing Champion Series Gaming Chair

Tim March 25, 2020

Like many of you, I am stuck at home, riding out this damned COVID-19 pandemic. To pass the time, I noticed I've been spending a lot more time on my rump in the home office, whether it be writing things for Droid Life or extended sessions of Call of Duty:...

Amazon Gives You $3 If You Order With No-Rush Shipping

Kellen March 25, 2020

Amazon is doing their best to prioritize orders for people with urgent needs, yet I'd imagine you still think your Prime orders should arrive in a day or two max. I get that you are accustomed to that speed, but folks, this isn't the time for you to 1-day rush...

Google Podcasts Gets Redesign For Easier Discovery

Kellen March 25, 2020

Google Podcasts continues to improve beyond just the shell of an app it once launched as. This week, Google is rolling out a full redesign to Android, launching on iOS, and adding support for subscriptions in the Podcasts web portal. It's a big week! The big...

Grab Samsung’s 45W Fast Charger for Your Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 10+ for $35 ($15 Off)

Kellen March 24, 2020

Samsung has a 45W Super Fast Charger that most of you don't own because it's a separate (expensive) purchase and only works with a couple of phones. It's on sale at the moment, though, so if you own one of those phones, it's time to buy. Owners of the Galaxy...

OnePlus Will Let You Test Their New Phone Before It’s Out

Kellen March 24, 2020

OnePlus announced today that their "new flagship is on the way" through a forum post that will let a lucky group of people test the device before it has been shown off to the public. As a part of OnePlus' The Lab, they'll select 10 people to provide a "solid...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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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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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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