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Upgraded Wired Nest Doorbell, Google Home Desktop Experience Coming in 2022

Tim September 29, 2021 14

Nest's GM and VP, Rishi Chandra, detailed this afternoon that Nest will be offering an upgraded wired video doorbell in 2022. For anyone keeping track, the original Nest Hello doorbell launched in 2018 and there's also the new wire-free Nest video doorbell...

OnePlus Buds Pro are Pretty Dope and $30 Off Today Only

Kellen September 29, 2021 2

OnePlus is hosting a 1-day sale on its excellent OnePlus Buds Pro, dropping the price from $149.99 to $119.99. That's a $30 discount and well worth considering if you are in the market for a pair of true wireless earbuds that have it all. I reviewed the...

My Pixel 5 Will Be Missed

Tim September 29, 2021 54

When the Pixel 6 Pro is released, I'll be using my current daily driver, the Pixel 5, as a trade-in device to purchase Google's latest offering. When that day comes, it'll be sad, because even though I've talked plenty of smack on the Pixel 5 over the past...

How the Pixel 5 Compares to the Pixel 6 in Size

Kellen September 29, 2021 81

The Pixel 5 is one of my favorite phones in recent years in large part because of its size. In a world filled with whale devices trying to convince you they are manageable, the Pixel 5 is a true one-handed phone that's light and easy to use no matter the...

YouTube Music is Ready for Your Old Wear OS Watch

Kellen September 29, 2021 4

Google said earlier in the week that the rollout of YouTube Music to select Wear OS 2 watches would begin shortly and they weren't messing around. Today, YouTube Music is indeed available to a couple of Mobvoi watches, as well as the Fossil Gen 6. To grab the...

Samsung’s $800 Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition Now Up for Purchase

Tim September 29, 2021 13

If you happen to be doing better than many other people, why not spend a few extra hundred bucks on a limited edition digital timepiece? Samsung has begun selling its Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne edition, priced at only $799. Samsung doesn't have...

NBC Tried to Force Peacock on YouTube TV

Kellen September 28, 2021 54

You are likely well aware of the ongoing dispute between NBC Universal and YouTube TV that could cause Google's streaming TV service to lose all of NBC's channels this Thursday, September 30. Each side has put out public statements to explain their view of the...

Samsung September Updates: Fold 3, Flip 3 Get Their First

Kellen September 28, 2021 3

As we wrap up September, Samsung is pushing out another big batch of updates to its best and newest phones. Today, if you own a Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3, or Galaxy Z Flip 3, feel free to hammer on that "Check for updates" button. Rolling out now to the...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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