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DEAL: Nest Thermostats are Up to $50 Off, Plus You Get a Free Google Home Mini

Kellen May 25, 2018 10

Since it's Memorial Day Weekend, the deals are flowing at tech retailers. We already told you about that sweet Nanoleaf Aurora deal, but this one might be better. Best Buy has all sorts of discounts on Google Home bundles, including this drop on Nest...

DEAL: Get a Nanoleaf Aurora Rhythm Starter Kit for $30 Off, Down to $199

Tim May 25, 2018 2

Nanoleaf Aurora, one of my favorite smart lighting systems on the market, is currently on sale at Best Buy thanks to Memorial Day. With the promotion, Best Buy is listing a Rhythm Starter Kit for $30 off its usual price, bringing it down to $199. Included in...

Essential Pushing Update to Android P Beta Users, Fixes Cellular Issues and More

Tim May 25, 2018 15

Essential is in the process of sending out an update via OTA to users of the Android P beta, something we weren't quite expecting today. Earlier this week, it was reported that Essential has essentially cancelled any plans for an Essential Phone 2, which was...

Great: Ads Showing Up in the Google Feed

Kellen May 25, 2018 30

As if the Google Feed, formerly known as Google Now, couldn't fall further into the hole of questionable Google decisions that ruin perfectly great products, some users are now seeing ads in-between article cards. Great! Exactly what we were looking for. We...

Podcast: Swimming in Phones

Kellen May 25, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're back to talk about this week's big phone announcement of the HTC U12+. Does it stand a chance? How good is it? Should you buy one? We'll tackle all of that after spending some time with the phone earlier in the...

Pioneer’s New In-Dash Receivers Support Wireless Android Auto, Start at $699

Tim May 25, 2018 9

Pioneer announced a new lineup on in-dash receivers last night, all of which support Android Auto. Not only do they support Google's mobile platform for cars, but they support it wirelessly, meaning there is no need to always plug your phone into your vehicle...

LG G7 ThinQ Now Up for Pre-Order at Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint

Kellen May 25, 2018 12

The LG G7 ThinQ is up for pre-order at all of the major US carriers that decided to sell it. That would mean everyone except AT&T, who passed on the device for a re-make of the V30 later this year. The prices you'll find at Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint...

Moto G6 Now Available From Verizon for $240

Kellen May 25, 2018 7

The Moto G6 is making a slow push into the US, starting with Verizon. Big Red is now offering Motorola's latest mid-tier G line family member at a monthly price of $10 or $240 at full retail. To recap, the Moto G6 sports a 5.7-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display,...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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