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Lenovo Smart Display 7 Review: $99 No-Brainer

Tim December 9, 2019

Whether you're looking to outfit your home with its first piece of Google Assistant-powered smart home tech or you already have Nest Minis and Google Home devices scattered throughout the house, the $99 Smart Display 7 from Lenovo is a great addition to the...

Cool With OnePlus Returning to Mid-Range With a OnePlus 8 Lite?

Kellen December 9, 2019

The image at the top of this post is of the OnePlus X, a mid-range phone from OnePlus that was released outside of the US at the end of 2015. I'm not sure it sold well or was much of a success because OnePlus hasn't released a mid-range phone since. Instead,...

Google Maps Will Let You Bulk Delete Timeline Locations

Kellen December 9, 2019

Google has done a much better job of letting you know what kinds of information it tracks, but it's also better at letting you delete that information automatically, manually, or however you see fit. Next month, they are adding a new feature to Google Maps...

Galaxy Watch Active 2, Our Favorite Smartwatch, is Once Again $50 Off

Kellen December 9, 2019

Samsung has once again discounted their fabulous new smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Active 2, by $50, dropping it to Black Friday-level pricing. With starting points of $229 and $249, this is once again the smartwatch we will tell you to go buy. A little over a...

FYI: Google’s Opinion Rewards App Now Shows When Your Credit Will Expire

Tim December 9, 2019

In case you're someone who doesn't spend the money they earn inside the Opinion Rewards app from Google, allow this to serve as a heads up that the app now details exactly when the free credit you earn with the app will expire. With the updated app, you'll see...

Pixel Phones are Getting a Bunch of New Features

Kellen December 9, 2019

Google announced that its Pixel phones are getting the first ever "Pixel feature drop" this week, which is mostly Google saying that a batch of new features are coming to your phone. The first "feature drop" brings new features to the Pixel 4, Pixel 3, Pixel...

Pixel 4 and 4 XL Up to $150 Off at Amazon, Free Google WiFi Included

Kellen December 8, 2019

Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are discounted again for those who missed out on their Black Friday sale. Currently, you'll find the Pixel 4 at $100 off and the Pixel 4 XL at $150 off at several retailers. Amazon has the best deal, though, thanks to an added...

Fossil Gen 5 Drops to $169, Its Lowest Price Ever

Kellen December 8, 2019

Here is the best Fossil Gen 5 deal. Cyber Week deals are wrapping up, but Fossil just posted a fresh deal on smartwatches that when combined with a $50-off coupon code, drops it to its lowest price ever. The Fossil Gen 5, the only Wear OS really worth...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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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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