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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 1

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but for so long we were stuck with aging tech in Wear OS devices. It always felt like new watches would come and go, yet they always ran...

Google Home and Gemini for Home Get Big Updates and Improvements

Kellen March 2, 2026 2

Google is rolling out updates this week to the Google Home app that bring several changes, plus the Gemini for Home voice assistant service is getting even bigger upgrades. To start, the Google Home app is seeing new automation starters and conditions through...

6G Gets an Early Launch Date

Kellen March 2, 2026 2

Did the promises of 5G ever happen? I don't know. 5G is fine. It seems mostly mature at this stage and our wireless networks in the US are all pretty good. T-Mobile's network wins awards, Verizon's does too, and AT&T's is right there with both of them. I...

Samsung Brings Digital Home Key to Wallet to Unlock Your Front Door

Kellen March 2, 2026 1

Samsung announced today that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Home Key, which is like the digital key experience you might have with your car, only this is for your home. Samsung's Digital Home Key will arrive in Samsung Wallet this month (March) and is...

Nothing Phone 4a in All Colors

Kellen March 2, 2026 2

The “bold new experimentation of color” in the Nothing Phone 4a is still mostly centered on that pink version that we were treated to last week. However, Nothing wants the hype to continue until they show off the phone in full in a couple of days, so they...

Samsung February Updates Finally Arrive on All These Devices

Kellen February 27, 2026 1

The Galaxy S26 is having its week, but in potentially better news for those not looking to upgrade, we have new software updates for the phones you already own. Samsung is finally pushing out February updates to its phones in the US. The Samsung February...

Google Photos on Android Lets You Make Custom Stickers

Kellen February 27, 2026 5

On an iPhone, you can make a sticker out of just about anything by simply long-pressing on it. It's one of the handiest features for creating a goofy little image to send to friends and family. Today, Google is bringing a bit of that magic to Android by...

Samsung Boosts Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deals to $980 in Savings

Kellen February 27, 2026 10

PRE-ORDER GALAXY S26 ULTRA AND SAVE $930 TO $980. The original pre-order deal for the Galaxy S26 Ultra topped out at $900 off with select trade-ins. I don't know if the numbers are down or what, but Samsung just unlocked at extra $30 in savings through an...

Buying a Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Kellen February 27, 2026 39

We've had a couple of days now to decide if we are pre-ordering any of the new Galaxy S26 series devices and I'm not sure I have the full grasp over whether or not many of you are. Did Samsung do enough with the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Are the deals there to make...

Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 39

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 39

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 39

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 39

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 39

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 39

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 39

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 39

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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