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DEAL: Unlocked LG G8X With Dual Screen for $699 Online ($250 Off)

Tim December 11, 2019

Let's say you want a folding screen experience, but also don't want to pay close to $2,000 for a Galaxy Fold. Don't worry, LG has the answer -- the G8X with its Dual Screen accessory. Typically listed as a pair for $950 on B&H and Best Buy, the package is...

BMW Realizes the World Doesn’t Only Own iPhones

Kellen December 11, 2019

BMW and Android Auto about to be a thing. BMW woke up this morning and noticed that another operating system is pretty popular and that it has a car service some of the BMW ownership clique might want to use. BMW acknowledged that Android Auto is a thing and...

US Unlocked Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 Get One UI 2 Beta and Android 10

Kellen December 10, 2019

The One UI 2 Beta with Android 10 showed up for non-US versions of the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 a week or so ago, giving year-old Galaxy phones a taste of what's new in Samsung software. Today, the US unlocked models got their access and can register for...

DEAL: Refurbished Pixel 3 Devices for as Low as $289 From Woot!

Tim December 10, 2019

Over on the Woot!, you can pick up a "scratch & dent" refurbished Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL for pretty cheap right now, but of course, that's because these aren't brand new phones. The scratch & dent labeling means you can expect to see wear and tear...

If You Want a New Moto 360, Now is the Time to Order

Kellen December 10, 2019

The new Moto 360 made by a 3rd party company that Motorola licensed their name to, is now up for pre-order at $349.99. Should you take this plunge and order one, your watch should ship around January 10. To recap, the new Moto 360 (3rd gen) is made by a...

Motorola’s Brand New One Hyper is $340 With Discount ($60 Off)

Kellen December 10, 2019

The Motorola One Hyper, a $400 phone that Motorola introduced last week with pop-up selfie camera and decent set of specs for the price, is $60 off right now with a coupon code. At $339.99, as long as you have a SIM or active service from T-Mobile or AT&T...

Aukey’s New 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Hub for Chromebook and MacBook Machines is Clutch

Tim December 10, 2019

You probably know that Aukey makes a ton of different accessories, whether they be for smartphones, desktop computers, or your car. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of products to sift through, and sometimes, it's hard to tell if something is any good...

Pixel 4 December Update Images and OTA Files Now Available

Kellen December 10, 2019

Not only is the December Android security patch for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL rolling out as an over-the-air update, Google has now posted the factory image and OTA files too. If you don't want to wait for the update to show up on your device, manually...

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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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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