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AI With Real-Time Coaching, Movement Correction Coming for Your Home Gym

Tim December 17, 2024 4

I've been having a lot of fun snooping around on Kickstarter these past few weeks, looking for sweet gift ideas or just general cool stuff. The last item we posted about was a pair of Gemini-powered AI glasses, a counter to Ray-Ban's Meta glasses. This next...

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Get Live AI, Live Translation, and Shazam

Tim December 17, 2024 1

There is absolutely no doubt that there are a few people getting Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses for the holidays. If you think you might be receiving a pair or are gifting one of our current favorite pieces of technology, you'll be intrigued to learn about the...

Samsung Hypes Now Bar in One UI 7, the New AI-Powered Lock Screen Feature

Tim December 17, 2024 10

With the introduction of One UI 7 in beta, Samsung is beginning a campaign to highlight the changes and differences in the updated software build for Galaxy devices. One key change is the Now Bar, an AI-powered assistant that lives on your device's lock screen...

OnePlus 13 Launches in the US on January 7

Kellen December 17, 2024 2

We've got big news in the world OnePlus launches for the US - the OnePlus 13 will arrive on January 7. That's it, that is the news of the day. After announcing the phone in China well over a month ago and then teasing January as the global launch, we now have...

Mythical Islands Expansion Now Available in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Kellen December 17, 2024 1

Trainers, it's time to open some new packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket. The Mythical Islands expansion dropped last night and we've already started collecting the set over here at DL offices. While only a mini-expansion, there are some great cards to be on the...

T-Mobile Opens Registration for Beta Satellite Service Using Starlink

Kellen December 16, 2024 2

T-Mobile and Starlink have this idea that there could be a world where there are no dead zones. By connecting the two, we could see a service where your T-Mobile data plan includes access to Starlink's satellite internet service and your phone could access a...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

It may be the holiday season, but that won't stop Google from releasing Android updates for Pixel phones. To start this week, Google gave us Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2, with several bug fixes included. For Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2, Google has continued to make this...

Gemini on Android Gets Access to Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

Remember when Gemini 2.0 launched last week as a usable preview called Gemini 2.0 Flash that was only available on desktop? Cool. At the time, Google said to expect it in Gemini mobile apps "soon" and we've apparently reached that point, at least on Android....

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 18, 2024 3

It's still hard to grasp this new world we are in now, with Google back to releasing multiple versions of Android in a single...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

It may be the holiday season, but that won't stop Google from releasing Android updates for Pixel phones. To start this week,...

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One UI 7 Beta Gets 1st Update on Galaxy S24 Series With 14+ Fixes

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

The Galaxy S4 series is seeing a first One UI 7 Beta update to kickstart the week, so call it One UI 7 Beta 2 if you want....

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Android XR is Official as Google’s Extended Reality Platform, Samsung Shows Off First Headset

Kellen December 12, 2024 3

That little tease of Project Astra yesterday has brought us to a full announcement today for Google's next platform, Android...

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Google Launches Gemini 2.0, Shows Off More Project Astra Assistant With Glasses

Kellen December 11, 2024 3

To close out 2024, Google announced Gemini 2.0, it's newest version of its AI model that will basically power all of its AI...

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December 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen December 5, 2024 3

Google released the December Pixel update this morning and it happens to be the stable version of Android 15 QPR1 that we...

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December Pixel Feature Drop is Here: 20+ New Features and Changes Included

Kellen December 5, 2024 3

Google has released the December Pixel update and as expected it is the December Pixel Feature Drop. We knew this was coming...

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Pixel 9 Pro 3 Months Later: Try and Take It From Me

Kellen December 4, 2024 3

Google handed us the Pixel 9 series shortly after their August reveal and we took to testing and reviewing the entire line-up...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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