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Not Using a Google Account With Nest? Better Get Used to Two-Factor Authentication

Tim February 12, 2020

Announced this week, Nest will soon be taking additional steps to ensure that its users' accounts stay protected. The major change, which is happening this spring, is the requirement of non-Google account users to go through two-factor authentication (2FA) in...

Google Adds 1K+ Images to Earth View, Overloads Our ‘Hot Wallpapers’ Folder

Tim February 12, 2020

Okay, Google, take a chill pill! Our wallpapers folder can't possibly fit anymore, but with the addition of over 1,000 new Earth View images this week, we're just gonna have to find the room. For those not in the know, Google's Earth View is a sweet gallery of...

MWC 2020 is Cancelled

Kellen February 12, 2020

Mobile World Congress 2020 has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. Throughout a bit of a confusing morning, we first only had local reports from Barcelona (the host city) saying that the decision to shut the show down had been made, but GSMA,...

Now Dead and Never Coming, Essential Previews Its Gem Phone in Series of Videos

Tim February 12, 2020

Essential is dead and gone, but with that, so is its Gem smartphone. Dang it. The Gem was a super thin and somewhat tall device, kinda looking like the front of a new SHIELD Remote if it had a big display on it. Anyway, it doesn't matter what it looked like...

Essential is Done: No New Phone, No More Updates, and Newton Mail is Dead

Kellen February 12, 2020

Essential has called it quits. After teasing their next phone under the codename "Project GEM" back in October, we've heard little from the company, outside of a few updates to their original Essential Phone. Now, because the company sees "no clear path to...

Samsung Drops Price of Galaxy S10 Lineup by $150, Now Start at $599

Tim February 12, 2020

Near the end of Samsung's event this week, the company announced that it is officially slashing the prices of the Galaxy S10 lineup, a similar move to what Apple does when it announces new iPhone models. The new prices reflect a $150 cut across the board,...

T-Mobile Goes Wild, Drops Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Prices by $400

Kellen February 12, 2020

I have no idea what T-Mobile is up to today, but they are selling both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL at $400 off. That gets you a starting price of $399 or $499, respectively, and no, there don't appear to be any weird contract shenanigans going on here. What I'm...

Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen is My New Favorite Thing

Tim February 12, 2020

Google introduced my new favorite thing this morning, that being Emoji Kitchen for Gboard beta users. Emoji Kitchen allows you to mix and match your favorite emoji into fun stickers that we haven't seen before, designed by the good people at Google. A few of...

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 Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025

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

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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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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