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Verizon 5G Home Internet Finds 7 New Cities

Kellen June 2, 2021 3

Verizon's rollout of home internet service continues this month with expansion into 7 new cities. After a slow start a few years back to kick off the 5G race, 5G Home has expanded quite a bit and will now be offered in 40 markets. Starting June 3, Verizon 5G...

LG Shuts Down LG Pay, Tens of People Likely Affected (Updated)

Tim June 1, 2021 21

If you were a big LG fan, chances are you gave the company's mobile payment service, LG Pay, a chance. It was supported on a handful of the their phones, like the V50 ThinQ and G8, but while the service was live in the US, it got a lot of mixed reviews from...

Verizon OnePlus 8, LG Velvet Receive May Security Patch

Tim June 1, 2021 2

Verizon is sending out updates to two devices this week, so owners of the LG Velvet and OnePlus 8, be on the lookout! The updates are focused around the May security patch, and according to the changelogs, that is all. Nothing too crazy happening here. Once...

Old Google Pay App Loses Ability to Claim Funds

Kellen June 1, 2021 5

The poor old Google Pay app continues to shed features as Google tries to push users over to the new app. After first losing its send/receive functionality last month, Google is now taking away the functionality that let you claim funds received. In a note...

Google’s Pixel Buds Down to $99 in This Verizon Deal

Kellen June 1, 2021 9

Verizon may be running that 5G phone promo right now where they'll give you a bunch of bill credits to lock you into a 2-year contract on their network because 5G is supposed to matter today or something, but their current best deal is arguably on the Google...

Google Play Pass Adds Lots of Games, Goes to More Countries

Tim June 1, 2021 4

Google announced new gaming titles for Play Pass this week, its $5/month subscription app service, plus the launch in plenty of new countries. In total, there looks to be about 50 new titles available for playing, including a few sweet titles like Out There: Ω...

Verizon Launches Campaign to Get Everyone on Its 5G Network

Tim June 1, 2021 25

Verizon wants you and it wants you bad, willing to do pretty anything to get you on its 5G network and using one of its 5G phones. Allow me to break it down for you. If you're a Verizon customer, looking to upgrade your old junky phone, your carrier is...

Apple TV Now on NVIDIA SHIELD TV (Updated: All Android TV Devices)

Kellen June 1, 2021 7

Apple released the Apple TV app onto Google's Chromecast with Google TV back in February, but the popular NVIDIA SHIELD line of Android TV boxes was left out of the fun. That's changing this morning with NVIDIA sharing details about Apple TV's arrival to the...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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