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Epson Android TV-Powered Laser Projector Looks Sweet, Costs $1K

Tim January 6, 2020

At CES this week, Epson introduced the EF-100 mini-laser streaming projector with built-in Android TV. It's a mouthful, but if you're into projecting your movies at home, the idea of having an Android TV-powered projector is a much more enticing idea versus...

Suunto is Here With a Serious Fitness Wear OS Watch (Updated: On Wrist!)

Kellen January 6, 2020

When I think about serious fitness tracking watches there are three companies I look to: Garmin, Polar, and Suunto. They all make great products, but to date, only Polar has pushed aside their own software to take a stab at making a true smartwatch with Google...

Lenovo Smart Tab M10 With Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode Arrives This Year, Costs $189

Tim January 6, 2020

Lenovo announced a new Android-powered tablet device called the Smart Tab M10 FHD during CES this year, with expectations set that it will debut sometime this year for $189. When docked, this tablet acts more like a Smart Display, capable of displaying...

Fossil Sport, Others Getting Gen 5’s Sweet Battery Modes Today

Kellen January 6, 2020

Oh friends, do we have big Fossil Wear OS news to share. Remember those sweet battery modes introduced alongside the Fossil Gen 5 last year that we were told would one day arrive on older Fossil watches? Those battery modes are starting to rollout today! The...

January 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen January 6, 2020

First Android update of 2020! The new year is here and so is the first monthly Android update from Google. We have updates for all of Google's currently supported Pixel phones, and it appears as if all builds are ready (both factory images and OTA files) to go...

Samsung Intros $999+ Galaxy Chromebook, Comes in Red so Automatically the Best Ever

Tim January 6, 2020

According to tech journos on the web, Samsung might've just released the nicest Chromebook of all time! Wow! Called the Galaxy Chromebook and priced starting at $999 set for release in Q1 of this year, the specs do align with what you would label as a solid...

Diesel’s New Fadelite Wear OS Watch Reminds Me of Those Awesome Jelly Shoes (Updated)

Kellen January 6, 2020

You remember jelly shoes, right? I don't know that Diesel is going to appreciate this comparison, but their new Wear OS watch totally reminds of those. I think that's fun! Diesel today announced the Diesel On Fadelite Wear OS watch that includes (almost) all...

Jabra Elite Active 75t Cost $200, Probably the New Active Earbud King

Kellen January 5, 2020

If you look around the internet for "best wireless earbuds," Jabra's Elite line has dominated for a couple of years now. The Elite Active 65t was a pair loved by many, but since it's 2020, we've got replacements on the way. Today, Jabra announced the Elite...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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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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