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AT&T Starts Validating Calls to Help Combat Robocalls

Kellen December 18, 2019

AT&T is now validating calls on select Android phones to fight back against robocallers who spoof numbers. This new validation is a part of the AT&T Call Protect service and will be added at no cost. Using the STIR/SHAKEN technology, AT&T is...

Verizon Slashes $300 Off Verizon Pixel 4 If You Upgrade, Adds Free Nest Hub

Kellen December 17, 2019

All of the best deals on the Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL are mostly finished up as we get closer to X-mas. If you want the biggest discount, there is one last remaining deal for the Verizon Pixel 4 that isn't a bad one, as long you don't mind signing a 2-year device...

YouTube Music Gets Personalized Mix Playlists to Let You Just Jam, Man

Kellen December 17, 2019

YouTube Music gets improvements on a regular basis in an attempt by Google to create a music service you might want to be a part of one day. I'm not sure we are quite there yet, but with the introduction of three new personalized playlists based on your...

Galaxy Note 10 Lite Renders Have Arrived

Tim December 17, 2019

Thanks to WinFuture, we're getting or first reported look at the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 Lite, a device that should be a bit more affordable than the regular Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. Hardware wise, we can see the backside with its rectangular-ish camera...

Moodo Smart Aroma Diffuser a Great Concept Ruined by a Bad App

Tim December 17, 2019

Ahead of getting a Moodo Smart Home Aroma Diffuser in my house for review purposes, I had a simple diffuser in my living room. You know, the kind you put water in with essential oils and it sprays a light mist every few minutes. Diffusers are great for homes...

PBS, PBS Kids, and OWN Now Live on YouTube TV

Kellen December 17, 2019

Google announced back in July that YouTube TV would add PBS and PBS Kids to its channel line-up at some point in 2019. With days remaining in the year, both channels, as well as OWN, are now live. With the launch of PBS and PBS Kids, you'll get access to live...

Stadia’s New Games: Borderlands 3, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Tim December 17, 2019

Stadia is getting three new titles this week: Borderlands 3, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Gamers will likely know all about these titles, especially anything concerning the Borderlands franchise. According to Stadia, you'll be able to...

“Hey Google, That Wasn’t for You” is a Good Command to Know

Kellen December 17, 2019

I'm sure that you have been in the middle of a conversation a time or twenty where the Google Assistant fired up in the background, spewing out random unwanted responses based off of the conversation you were having that Assistant should have had no part of....

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 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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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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