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Galaxy S11e Renders are Looking Fuego

Tim November 25, 2019

Personally, I wasn't a major Galaxy S10e fan this year, mostly because I didn't appreciate the fingerprint reader placement. I know Kellen liked it, though. Over the weekend, renders from @OnLeaks have hit the web, and given their history of accuracy in the...

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are $150 Off at Google Fi

Kellen November 25, 2019

Skipping the Pixel 4 and opting for the much cheaper Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL to keep you occupied for the next few months is a move you'll see no pushback from around here. We love the Pixel 3a. If you want one, Google Fi has a really good deal on them right...

Buy a Pixel 4 or 4 XL at Google Fi, Get Up to $500 Back in Credit

Kellen November 25, 2019

Now is the time to consider signing-up for (or sticking with) Google Fi if you haven't already. Google is currently running a deal on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL through Fi that will save you 50% off the phone in the form of bill credits. With this deal, you...

Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Black Friday Pricing Live Up to $300 Off

Kellen November 25, 2019

So far, the best Pixel 4 Black Friday deal is $200 off unlocked. Because Thanksgiving weekend and Black Friday are so late this year, Black Friday deals have started much earlier than they typically would. Consider that we are 5-6 days away from Black Friday...

Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL are Crazy Cheap Right Now at Amazon (Updated)

Kellen November 25, 2019

Pixel 3 at $349 is the currently best deal of Black Friday 2019. UPDATE 11/25: Prices no longer $450-off, but still good discounts, especially with so few retailers having any stock left at all. The Pixel 4's $200-off deal for Black Friday is a solid one, but...

DEAL: Fossil Sport 41mm Down to $149 in a Variety of Colors ($126 Off)

Kellen November 23, 2019

The Fossil Sport, one of the first watches to run Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 3100, is at an all-time low price right now for Black Friday 2019. If you head over to Fossil's online shop, you will see blue, red, and neon versions of the 41mm Fossil Sport for...

DEAL: All Misfit Vapor Wear OS Watches $100 Off, Start at $99

Tim November 22, 2019

Evidently, the cool thing to do these days is launch your company's Black Friday deals a week or more before Black Friday, that way your deals don't get buried with all of the others. It makes sense, but dang, it's a lot to keep track of. Right now on Misfit's...

Galaxy S10 Lineup Gets Sixth Android 10 Beta Update, Includes December Security Patch

Tim November 22, 2019

Samsung is shipping out the sixth update to the One UI 2.0 beta (based on Android 10) to Galaxy S10 lineup owners. Related: Hidden One UI setting details future 120Hz refresh rate. Inside, there's only a handful of bug fixes, as well as the December security...

Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

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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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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