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TCL QM8, With Exceptional Brightness and Google Smarts, is a Great TV

Tim April 3, 2024 24

Very rarely do we get offered to review a television. Thanks to a lot of TVs now offering Google TV, it more easily fits into our niche area of coverage, so when TCL reached out and asked if we'd be interested in checking out the 65-inch QM8 (2023 model), we...

Spotify Reportedly About to Increase Prices in US

Kellen April 3, 2024 24

In the middle of 2023, Spotify made a move we have become so accustomed to in the streaming space - they raised prices. As we cruise through 2024 and wait in anticipation of the next company to further reduce our wallet sizes, we can apparently add Spotify to...

Android 15 Intros Status Bar Icon Changes

Tim April 3, 2024 24

Android users haven't had a major change to the status bar in a number of years. With exception to front-facing cameras being placed in the middle of them, I'm more so referring to the icons you see up there, such as the battery and WiFi icons. After all these...

OnePlus is Adding “AI Eraser” to OnePlus Devices This Month

Kellen April 3, 2024 24

OnePlus is getting in on the AI thing this week with the announcement of OnePlus AI and its first feature for a handful of devices. Starting in April, select OnePlus device owners will be able to experience "AI Eraser," which yes, is like the Magic Eraser from...

Marvel SNAP’s Thunderbolts Season Arrives, Baron Zemo the Season Pass Card

Tim April 2, 2024 24

A new season of Marvel SNAP is live, with this month entitled Thunderbolts. Over the course of this month, we'll see six new cards (characters) released along with two new locations, with the season pass card being Baron Zemo. The highlights for card releases...

April 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 2, 2024 24

As we enter a fresh month, Google is ready to push out new software, which means the April Android Update for your Pixel devices. While that's always exciting, this update is expected to be on the smaller side and that's because last month we received the...

Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2 Get April Patch Update (Updated)

Tim April 2, 2024 24

Verizon has confirmed that Google's April security patch for the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 is ready for rollout, even though we're still waiting on its official announcement from Google. Listed as software build numbers TWD9.240405.001 for the...

Samsung Drops Galaxy S20 to Quarterly Update Schedule (Updated)

Kellen April 2, 2024 24

The Samsung Galaxy S20 line was released 4 years ago and I'm not sure anyone expected at the time that we'd still be talking about monthly updates for it. That's happening today, because after those 4 quick years, Samsung is dropping the Galaxy S20 series down...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 3

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 30

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 13

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024 24

You all know Spigen, right? They've made quality cases and other tech-related accessories over the years with prices that are...

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DEAL: Galaxy Ring for $179, Its Lowest Price Yet ($220 Off)

Tim November 14, 2024 24

We don't see Galaxy Ring get discounted often for whatever reason Samsung has, but even this little health and wellness-...

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DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024 24

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few...

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Google’s Black Friday Pixel 9 Pro Deal is $150 Off

Kellen November 13, 2024 24

Those pre-Black Friday deals on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were fun, but as we mentioned at the time of those going...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra as Low as $449 ($970 Off), $520 Off With No Trade-in

Tim November 12, 2024 24

It's only mid November, but companies are already posting up solid early Black Friday deals, with Samsung being no exception....

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Pixel 9 at $150 Off is the Best Deal This Week

Kellen November 8, 2024 24

When each year's holiday shopping season rolls around, we get pretty excited knowing that Google is going to discount its...

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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024 24

Google's first set of pre-Black Friday deals that went live yesterday were only a taste of what was to come it seems. This...

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Google Store’s Early Black Friday Deals Live, Fitbit and Nest Lineup Discounted

Tim November 7, 2024 24

Google has fired up its early Black Friday deals over on Google Store, saving buyers money on items like Nest Audio, Nest Cam...

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