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Samsung Will be First to Use Corning’s New Gorilla Glass DX for Cameras

Tim July 22, 2021 5

Corning announced Gorilla Glass DX for smartphone cameras this week, with Samsung detailed as being the first to use the new scratch resistant glass. According to Corning, these new Gorilla Glass composites will not only provide mobile device camera lens...

Wear OS 3 Upgrade News is Bad News for Fossil’s Upcoming Watches (Updated)

Kellen July 22, 2021 9

After reading today's news from Google about the devices that will be eligible for the upgrade to Wear OS 3, it sure sounds like Fossil got out ahead of itself some. A few weeks back, the fashion wearable maker was all-in on its next watch "launching with the...

OnePlus Adding Option to Disable Throttling in OxygenOS 12, Like We Suggested

Tim July 22, 2021 6

For those not following along, it came to light rather recently that OnePlus is sneakily optimizing phones. Sadly, it's not the good kind of optimizing, and if we're being honest here, that word has ben completely bastardized by the smartphone/tech industry....

Google Confirms Watches Eligible for Upgrade to Wear OS 3 and When Its Coming

Kellen July 22, 2021 18

Alright, we have some clarity, folks. Google just announced more details regarding the update to Wear OS 3 for current watches on the market, as well as those coming here in the near future. Google confirmed that watches running the Snapdragon Wear 4100 will...

OnePlus Buds Pro are Here and They are Hot

Kellen July 22, 2021 14

After releasing several pairs of middle-of-the-road earbuds, OnePlus is bringing its first serious pair to the market this year. The OnePlus Buds Pro are official and not only do they look hot, OnePlus is promising that they'll bring all the features at a...

OnePlus Nord 2 Brings Solid Upgrades to Last Year’s Original Model

Kellen July 22, 2021 4

The OnePlus Nord 2 is official as the follow-up to one of our favorite phones from last year that you likely would have considered if it was sold in the US. Unfortunately again, the Nord 2 won't come here, but it's still worth a quick look to see how...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Down to $1499 Right Now ($300 Off)

Tim July 21, 2021 9

With new foldables on the horizon, Samsung has marked its current Galaxy Z Fold 2 on sale, down to just $1499 with an instant $300 in savings. For this device, easily the best foldable on the market, that's a good price. Review: Galaxy Z Fold 2 If you're...

Twitter is Testing Downvotes on Tweets, and Dammit, Stop Calling It a Dislike Button

Tim July 21, 2021 5

Twitter says a small group of iOS users should begin seeing a new voting system on tweet replies, designed to help the platform decide on what types of replies users feel are relevant to the conversation. Twitter is very clear that this is not a dislike button...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 5

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 5

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 5

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 5

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 5

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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