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Design Watch Faces on Facer, Win a Montblanc Summit 2

Tim November 27, 2019

I know we have a few creatives here, so this post is for you or anyone looking to score a very sweet prize this holiday season. Facer is teaming up with Montblanc for a watch face design contest, with twelve winners walking away with a new Montblanc Summit 2...

Samsung PlayGalaxy Link Gaming Service Getting Support for More Devices

Tim November 27, 2019

Select Galaxy device owners have maybe been enjoying the PlayGalaxy Link gaming service for a month or so now, which is still currently in beta form, but Samsung announced this week that additional devices will soon receive support for the service. According...

Google Play Black Friday Deals are Here: Up to 80% Off Games, Cheap STARZ

Kellen November 27, 2019

The Google Play list of Black Friday 2019 deals on apps and games has arrived just in time for the long holiday weekend. If you were looking for the chance to blow a little bit of cash on content that will help you survive tomorrow's big dinner with the...

Google Stadia Buddy Passes Arrive for Founder’s Edition Users to Share

Kellen November 26, 2019

In a surprise move after first learning that they might not show up for weeks, Google Stadia just sent out buddy passes to Founder's Edition owners! The codes are arriving now for users who want to share the Stadia experience with a friend. To check for your...

Samsung Ending Bixby Voice Support for Devices Still on Nougat, Oreo

Tim November 26, 2019

In a decision that shouldn't really affect too many users, Samsung is moving to end support of Bixby Voice on devices still running Nougat and Oreo, according to a report from SamMobile. The devices this move is said to affect are the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+,...

YouTube TV Subscribers Getting 3-Month Free YouTube Premium Bonus

Kellen November 26, 2019

Should you pay Google the $49.99 per month it costs to access YouTube TV, a bonus to get free YouTube Premium may be in your near future. That's according to a Tweet sent by the YouTube TV account today that said a 3-month trial offer is incoming. The Tweet...

Tuesday Poll: Do You Own a Smart Display?

Tim November 26, 2019

Last year, when Smart Displays were still relatively new, we asked if you were interested in them. 43% of those who responded said they were interested, followed by 39% of people saying they weren't. It's time for a followup. It's almost 2020 and Lenovo has...

Stadia Making Farming Simulator 19, Tomb Raider Free to Play for Pro Subscribers

Tim November 26, 2019

Currently, there are only two on-demand games available to Stadia Pro subscribers: Destiny 2 and Samurai Showdown. On December 1, Pro subscribers will get two additional games as part of their subscription: Farming Simulator 19 and Tomb Raider: Definitive...

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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