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Canalys: Google’s Smart Speaker Shipments Fall 40% From Last Year

Tim November 14, 2019

Canalys smart speaker market numbers are available for Q3 2019, providing a look at how companies like Google and Amazon are performing. For Google, things aren't going too hot, at least compared to last year's Q3 figures. According to the numbers, Google...

Is the Foldable Motorola Razr Bad?

Kellen November 14, 2019

The new Motorola Razr is a striking idea that has come to life to usher us into an era of phones that few thought would ever become a reality. Its unique form factor and lust for nostalgia should have at least grabbed your interest for a minute as the phone...

Question: At What Price are Foldables Worth the Plunge?

Tim November 14, 2019

Foldables are a costly investment, and due to their construction, they're best not left to someone who would consider themselves to have butter fingers. I personally loved my time with a Galaxy Fold review unit, but at around $2,000, is it a device I would...

Google is Done Waiting for Carriers, Rolls Out RCS to US in Messages Today

Kellen November 14, 2019

Google is doing it, they are finally doing it. RCS is broadly rolling out to the US through Google's Messages app starting today. Google shared the news with us this morning in a somewhat striking turn of events. You may recall that as they began rolling out...

You Can Now Access a Few Ayesha Curry Cooking Recipes Through Google Assistant

Tim November 14, 2019

Ayesha Curry, a personality you may have seen on Food Network recently (you may also know her as the wife to NBA's Steph Curry), will have a few of her cooking recipes added to Google Assistant this week. Accessible via smart displays so you can really see...

Video: Here is Motorola’s Design Story for the Foldable Razr

Kellen November 13, 2019

The foldable Motorola Razr is a really expensive mid-tier phone that I want in hand so badly. I want to do that old flip phone snap. I want to analyze that hinge, especially after seeing Samsung's failure of an attempt at a foldable. I want to bring back a...

Moto Razr (2019) Specs

Kellen November 13, 2019

Now that the new Motorola Razr (2019) is official with its foldable self, you probably want to know what's inside. Beyond just that foldable display, does it have the goods that might get you to spend $1,500 at Verizon for one? Umm, I'm not sure that it does...

Motorola Announces Foldable Razr, Priced at $1500 and Exclusive to Verizon

Kellen November 13, 2019

Motorola just announced the new Razr for 2019, it's first foldable that is priced at $1,499. Oh, it's a Verizon exclusive too, which no one should find shocking. The big story here is that Motorola was able to engineer modern smartphones parts into the shape...

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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