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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 11

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our news feeds. What we have is a successor to the Pixel 9a, although it could easily have been called the Pixel 9.5a. Let's talk about what...

Ex-Googlers Charged With Stealing Tensor Tech, Face 20+ Years if Found Guilty

Tim February 20, 2026

In case you were thinking about getting a job at Google as a means of stealing CPU technology, we wouldn't recommend it. Two ex-Googlers and one of their husbands have been indicted for allegedly stealing trade secrets with relation to Google's Tensor...

Bixby Gets Major AI Upgrade in One UI 8.5 Beta

Tim February 20, 2026 1

Samsung is pushing Bixby's latest major update via the One UI 8.5 beta, the one that basically turns it into a conversational device agent. We have talked about the major changes that this brings, all of which is detailed here. The highlight being that you can...

Pixel’s At a Glance Gets New Sports, Finance Updates

Tim February 19, 2026 4

Pixel's At a Glance software is getting a couple of fresh tickers, the first we've seen in some time. Following the update, Pixel owners who utilize At a Glance will be able to add Sports updates and Finance updates. For Sports updates, Google mentions that...

Chrome Adds 3 Sweet New Features: Split View, PDF Annotations, Drive Saves

Kellen February 19, 2026 2

Google Chrome on your computer is getting 3 really great new features. And actually, you may have already been using them, thanks to a quiet rollout a couple of weeks ago that Google is now acknowledging. The 3 new features you'll soon start using are Split...

Play Protect Put in Work in 2025, ID’d 27 Million Malicious Apps Outside Google Play Last Year

Tim February 19, 2026 1

Google shared a recap of 2025 in the world of Android and Google Play security. Huge numbers are thrown around. 27 million. 20 billion. 1.75 million. See, lots of numbers. As consumers, all we need to know is that Google has been working hard to build AI-...

Google Copies Samsung’s Awesome Instant Trade-in Discount for Pixel Phones

Kellen February 18, 2026 13

There's a chance you aren't that interested in the Pixel 10a because you don't see it as much of an upgrade over the Pixel 9a or maybe you just aren't into A-Series phones. Whatever the case is, you should at least get excited about one thing that Google is...

Gemini Now Using Lyria 3 to Create 30 Second Bangers

Tim February 18, 2026 3

Gemini is getting access to Lyria 3 in beta, allowing users to create 30-second long songs/bangers by inputting a prompt or uploading a picture. No lyrics needs, just a simple prompt. Lyria 3 offers more creative controls, such as the ability to select a style...

Pixel Buds 2a Now Available in Berry and Fog, Still Only $129

Tim February 18, 2026 2

Google's budget-friendly earbuds, Pixel Buds 2a, are now available in two new colors. Still priced at a totally reasonable $129, the earbuds can now be purchased in both Berry and Fog, giving buyers a total of four options to choose from. Berry and Fog join...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 2

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 2

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 2

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 2

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 2

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 2

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 2

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 2

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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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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