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Xiaomi Continues to Laugh at All Your Dumb Notches With Mi MIX 2S

Kellen March 27, 2018 52

Xiaomi announced the Mi MIX 2S today, the 2nd generation version of the Mi MIX 2 from late 2017. You'll never be able to buy this phone in the US, but it's worth mentioning because it is a part of one of the first phone lines to usher in the all-display craze,...

Digg Reader has Officially Shut Down

Kellen March 27, 2018 28

Back in 2013 when Google killed Google Reader and pissed off the internet's outspoken batch of journalists, a bunch of alternatives launched to try and save RSS. Feedly was (and likely still is) the most popular, but others were there to try and steal some of...

Google Maps Rolls Out Support for 39 New Languages

Tim March 27, 2018 4

39 new languages have gained support in Google Maps this week, opening the service to at least 1.25 billion additional people across the world. While all languages are notable, a few of the big additions are Filipino, Hebrew, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and...

DEAL: eBay is Doing Another 15% Off Everything Discount

Kellen March 27, 2018 7

eBay just kicked off another one of their 15%-off everything discounts. This is the third of these types of deals they've run in about a week, so I'm sure you know the drill. If not, it works like this: Use code "PREPSPRING" at checkout to get 15% off almost...

Google Acquires Tenor GIF Platform, Will Still Operate as Separate Brand

Tim March 27, 2018 3

Tenor, makers of the GIF Keyboard available on Google Play and the operators of a GIF-finding platform that sees 10 billion GIF searches a month, have just been acquired by Google. According to Google, this acquisition is all about the GIFs. Most people now...

Moment Intros $150 Anamorphic Lens for Your Galaxy or Pixel on Kickstarter

Tim March 27, 2018 11

In the world of filmmaking, anamorphic lenses play a key role in the way certain shots look. You've likely seen them used before, but unless you're familiar with what they are and exactly what they do, you probably didn't realize it. Typically, an anamorphic...

Fresh OnePlus 6 Image Shows a Wood-Grain Back That’s “Designed by OnePlus”

Kellen March 27, 2018 50

I get the feeling that OnePlus may be tired of pricks like us referring to their new phones each year as nothing but OPPO re-hashes with slightly upgraded specs. And I say that because the first clean image of the OnePlus 6 just showed up, courtesy of @evleaks...

Google is Handing Out Free $2 Google Play Credits Right Now

Kellen March 27, 2018 18

Hit those inboxes up! Google started sending out free $2 Google Play credits today for use on your next Play purchase. The email focuses on games, saying "Dive into a new game," but it appears to be a straight $2 credit that can be used on anything. You will...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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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