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T-Mobile Just Turned on Its Nationwide 5G Network

Kellen December 2, 2019

As carriers like Verizon and AT&T have spent the past year lighting up individual cities with limited 5G every couple of months, T-Mobile has taken a different approach by holding off until today, where they've gone ahead and fired up a nationwide 5G...

OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition Pre-Order Live at T-Mobile and You can Get One Free

Tim December 2, 2019

OnePlus' latest device, the 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition, is now up for pre-order on T-Mobile's website. This is the device you'll want in order to tap into the carrier's 600MHz signal or its upcoming 5G spectrum (2.5 GHz) once the merger with Sprint successfully...

Check Your Inbox: Google Store Sending $10 Credits to Spend

Kellen December 2, 2019

Don't archive or delete the email from the "Google Pixel" account that says "Your Cyber Monday savings have landed," assuming you got one. Buried towards the bottom, after it runs through deals on Pixel Slate, Nest Hub, and Chromecast is a section that says "...

Flexible Samsung Galaxy S10, Note 10 Deal: Buy a Phone, Get $500 to Spend on Whatever

Kellen December 2, 2019

Not interested in the free $300 AKG headphones that Amazon was tossing in with Note 10 and S10 purchases for Cyber Monday? Maybe Samsung's offer of an instant $500 credit to spend on whatever you want sounds better. If you were looking for more than just a...

Amazon Cuts $200 Off Galaxy S10 & Note 10 for Cyber Monday, Tosses in $300 Headphones

Kellen December 2, 2019

Black Friday is gone and Cyber Monday is here, so the tweaks to the discounts from last week are coming in hot. First up, we have Amazon discounting the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, Note 10, and Note 10+ by $200, just like last week, only now they are tossing in...

Galaxy Buds $99 Right Now and That’s a Heck of a Deal

Kellen December 2, 2019

Galaxy Buds deal on Cyber Monday, my friends. Samsung's Galaxy Buds are without a doubt one of the best pairs of true wireless earbuds I've used to date. They are a massive upgrade to Samsung's previous effort, the IconX buds, and are currently discounted for...

Fossil Gen 5 is $184.50 ($110 Off) (Updated: New Code!)

Kellen November 30, 2019

Fossil Gen 5 Black Friday deal you were waiting for. UPDATE 11/30: If you apply code NO10HOL1574 at checkout on the Fossil Store, you'll get another $20.50 off, dropping the price to $184.50. That's nuts. [Buy at Fossil Store] The Fossil Gen 5 is probably the...

Just Buy a Galaxy Watch Active 2

Kellen November 29, 2019

If you need a smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is it. I've spent a good amount of the past year switching smartwatches whenever something new comes out. That's after mostly writing them off as unnecessary tech accessories that didn't do enough to justify...

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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