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Question of the Day: Worst Android Phone You Ever Bought?

Kellen March 21, 2018 487

The folks at reddit sparked up a fun question today, so yeah, I'm stealing the damn thing. Let's talk about the worst Android smartphone purchase we've ever made. It could be something old, something newer, or even something you currently have in your pocket,...

Hublot Introduces Special Edition $5,200 Wear OS Watch

Kellen March 21, 2018 13

You probably won't buy one, because it would be silly unless you are stupidly rich and give no f*cks, but Hublot announced a Android Wear Wear OS watch today at Baselworld. It costs $5,200 and is a part of their Big Bang line. Its official name is Big Bang...

You Can Now Add Hashtags and Profile Links to Your Instagram Bio

Tim March 21, 2018 2

Instagram is adding the ability to place live hashtags and profile links directly in your bio this week. With this, you can add your favorite hashtag directly to your profile or even link straight to your bae's profile so everyone knows you're in a...

Verizon CEO Thinks 5G Will Give Your Phone Month-Long Battery Life.

Kellen March 21, 2018 53

Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam, you are a wild man, sir. Speaking at IBM's Think 2018 conference this week, McAdam spent some time on the subject of 5G and said one thing in particular that took us through an array of emotions within a 30 second span. It went...

NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet, Tablet K1 Updated With January Security Patch

Tim March 21, 2018 6

Updates are rolling out to the SHIELD Tablet and SHIELD Tablet K1 from NVIDIA, both getting the January Android security update that focuses on patching the Spectre vulnerability. While it's not Oreo and never will be, it's nice to see NVIDIA still updating...

DEAL: Newest Daydream View VR Headset is 50% Today Only, Just $49.50

Kellen March 21, 2018 19

The newest Daydream View VR headset from Google is today's Best Buy Deal of the Day and down to just $49.50. That's 50% off! I know that not everyone is into VR, but if you've never tried it, these viewers that use your phone the best ones to get your first...

The Latest Android Minis Remind Me of Peeps and That Makes Me Hungry

Tim March 20, 2018 7

A new set of Android Minis from Dead Zebra are up for pre-order priced at $24, this time focusing on the arrival of Spring. As you can see, these little Bugdroids and accompanying package are inspired by Peeps, the delicious marshmallow treats that should...

YouTube TV Adds Two New Markets

Kellen March 20, 2018 18

After adding Turner networks (TNT, TBS, NBA TV, etc.) and adding a bunch of new markets, YouTube TV has expanded once again. Today, the streaming TV service that recently adopted a price increase to $40 per month added two new markets. Those markets are:...

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 487

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 487

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 487

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 487

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 487

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 487

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 487

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 487

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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