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Well, Sh*t: New SHIELD TV Remote Now Not Coming Until 2020

Kellen November 26, 2019

When the new NVIDIA SHIELD TV (review) and TV Pro arrived a month ago with fancy AI upscaling and one new form factor, the decision over whether or not to upgrade was difficult. On one hand, the new upscaling and form factor were indeed welcomed additions, but...

Mewtwo Comes to Pokemon Masters in Game’s First Legendary Event

Tim November 26, 2019

To the presumed delight of those still playing Pokemon Masters, which I had to quit because the grind was simply too much to take, the sync pair of Mewtwo and Giovanni is coming in the game's first Legendary Pokemon event. Not only will you be able to go up...

Disney+ Gets “Continued Watching” Section!

Kellen November 26, 2019

Disney+ has so far been an excellent streaming subscription service, mostly because of the library of content that Disney made available at launch. It's not perfect, though. Discovery and recommendations need to be better, we need even more original content,...

DEAL: TIDAL Offering 4 Months of HiFi Membership for Just $2 ($80 Value)

Tim November 25, 2019

Getting in on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday action, TIDAL is offering a major discount on a promotional subscription to both its Premium and HiFi tiers of service. Starting today through December 3, new customers can get four months of TIDAL Premium for...

Call of Duty: Mobile Gets Zombies Mode, Controller Support (Updated)

Tim November 25, 2019

Zombies have arrived on Call of Duty: Mobile! A limited time mode, Zombies is unlocked after reaching Level 5 in the game, bringing the classic Shi No Numa experience to those who have spent countless hours playing the mode on consoles. There are a few changes...

Google Photos Gets New Editing Features, Includes Drawing and Highlights

Tim November 25, 2019

Over the weekend, Google announced a couple of editing tool additions for Google Photos. Now, users can find options to draw, highlight, and add text to photos. We’re excited to announce some new editing features rolling out on the Google Photos Android app,...

Nope: Five Nights at Freddy’s for Augmented Reality Arrives on Android

Tim November 25, 2019

I don't do scary games well, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't check out the new Five Nights at Freddy's game. Titled FNAF AR: Special Delivery, this game's storyline sends the malfunctioning animatronics into the world as part of a new on-demand party...

Should You Buy a Pixel 4 at $599?

Kellen November 25, 2019

Probably not, but the Pixel 4 XL is a solid "maybe." I think the short answer here is, "No," you shouldn't buy the Pixel 4 even with a $200 discount that drops the price to $599 for Black Friday. If you really want a shiny new Pixel 4 phone, the Pixel 4 XL at...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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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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