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You Can Now Shop Directly From Your Instagram Stories

Tim June 12, 2018 3

We know how much you love Instagram and we also know how much you love shopping. Well, going beyond only having ads and links to purchase things in your feed, shopping is now infiltrating Stories. Instagram states that select brands will now have the ability...

Google has a Fix for Your Slow-to-Wake Pixel 2 XL

Kellen June 12, 2018 46

The slowness of wake time that accompanied the June Android security patch when it landed on your Pixel 2 XL is about to be fixed. Well, it'll be fixed here in the "coming weeks," according to Google, as they've "identified a fix." To recap, a change was made...

Google Assistant Now Capable of Handling 3 Commands at a Time

Tim June 12, 2018 17

Showcased at Google I/O, Google Assistant can now handle up to 3 commands at once, should you be very specific with each command. As an extreme example, you can ask, "Ok Google, who was president when Kevin Durant was drafted into the NBA and what team drafted...

Vivo’s “Truly Bezel-Less” Phone With Pop-Up Camera is a Refreshing Look at the Future

Kellen June 12, 2018 50

Vivo, a Chinese company who we have basically dubbed the "New Hype King," based on a number of press releases where they claim to be the first at something, show off a new technology before anyone else (and before it's ready for real-world use), and send four-...

Nest Drops Price of Secure Alarm System to $399 Forever, $100 Less Than Initial Price

Tim June 11, 2018 6

Announced in the later part of last year, Nest's Secure alarm system launched with a retail price of $499. The system includes 1 Nest Guard, 2 Nest Detects, and 2 Nest Tags. Even with all of those things, though, $500 ain't cheap. Recently, Nest has lowered...

DEAL: Samsung Hosting Sale With $70-Off Gear Watches, Discounts on Tons of S9 Accessories

Kellen June 11, 2018 19

With Father's Day and graduations on the horizon, Samsung is hosting a sale that drops the price of almost all of its mobile devices and their accessories. They haven't necessarily dropped prices on phones, but all of their Gear watches are $70, plus a bunch...

OnePlus 6 Gets OxygenOS 5.1.6, Highlights Do Not Disturb Scheduler and Front Camera Portrait Mode

Tim June 11, 2018 6

OnePlus 6 owners not on the jank-filled Android P beta should see an OTA notification right around now, informing them that OxygenOS 5.1.6 is ready for install. Inside, owners will find fantastic updates, especially one that includes scheduling Do Not Disturb....

Sony Xperia XZ2 Getting Android P Beta 2, Includes Plenty of Bug Fixes

Tim June 11, 2018 8

For Xperia XZ2 owners, your week is starting off right. Sony is now pushing Beta 2 of the Android P preview, complete with a whole lot of bug fixing hotness. Inside, Sony says they have fixed issues regarding the microphone, wireless charging, GPS not working,...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 8

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 8

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 8

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Bigger and Mostly the Same

Kellen September 11, 2024 8

Google announced its 3rd generation Pixel Watch a few weeks back in two sizes for the first time, with new features added to...

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Three Reasons Pixel 9 Series is Worth the Upgrade

Tim September 10, 2024 8

We came across a post online recently that shared an opinion on the Pixel 9 series, saying that it was "too d*mn expensive"...

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Galaxy S24 One UI 6.1.1 Update Lands in US

Kellen September 9, 2024 8

When Samsung announced a week ago that it was (finally) ready to release the long-awaited One UI 6.1.1 update for most of its...

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Verizon Reduces Autopay Discount by 50% on Older Plans to Get You to Switch

Kellen September 4, 2024 8

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan....

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September 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen September 3, 2024 8

Google just told us that Android 15 won't arrive on your Pixel phone for a few more weeks, so before that happens, they went...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 3

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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