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Your $100 Google Store Credit From Buying a Pixel 4 Should be Here (Updated)

Kellen November 22, 2019

Pre-ordering a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL this year meant you were in line to receive a $100 bonus of some type. If you ordered through Best Buy, you were getting a $100 Best Buy gift card. If you ordered through Amazon, same thing, a $100 Amazon gift card. Those...

DEAL: Anker has $10 Smart Bulbs, $20 Wireless Charger 2-Packs, and Plenty More

Tim November 21, 2019

Anker is hosting quite a few deals over on Amazon this week, a few of which are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their smart home setup. Anker has a 2-pack of wireless chargers for $20 (with the below code), packs and singles of Lumos LED smart bulbs...

Pujie Black, a Watch Face App Every Smartwatch Owner Should Have, is Free Right Now

Kellen November 21, 2019

One of the best things to ever happen to smartwatches was the introduction of watch face makers and watch face stores. We've seen apps like Facer take off, but Pujie Black is another you should have in your inventory. It's also one of the originals and just so...

Why Are You Still Using Android?

Kellen November 21, 2019

Yep, we're asking - why are you still using Android in 2019? A couple of years ago, if I were to ask this same question, I'm guessing the answer would be given without hesitation. You would tell me that you love Android because it gives you choice, that it's...

Stadia Reconfirms, Anyone Who Ordered in June Should Now Have Their Access Code

Tim November 21, 2019

The launch of Google's Stadia has been a bit rocky, but the cloud-based gaming service reconfirmed via Twitter this morning, after announcing similar news yesterday on reddit, that anyone who ordered the service back in June should now have their access codes....

G Suite Users Get New Google Assistant Functions for Email and Calendar Events

Tim November 21, 2019

G Suite account users, so long as their admins are nice people, can now have beta access to additional Google Assistant functionality for Google Calendar and Gmail functions. Once opted into by an admin, which is required because you're opening up what could...

Record Stories for Your Kids With ‘My Storytime’ from Google Nest

Tim November 21, 2019

For those who have to spend time away from their family, especially those who miss story time, Google Nest is launching My Storytime. My Storytime allows users to record stories with their very own voices, upload the files to the My Storytime service, then...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 is $50 Off in an Early Black Friday Deal (Updated)

Kellen November 21, 2019

As one of the lonely Wear OS fans who has never taken a liking to Samsung's Tizen OS and Galaxy Watch or Gear lines, I have a confession to make today - I like the Galaxy Watch Active 2. I like it a lot, actually. I'll share more on those thoughts in the...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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