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Which Phone are You Most Looking Forward to This Year?

Kellen May 12, 2021 55

The rest of the 2021 schedule is mostly penciled in with phone releases from Google, Samsung, and Sony either heavily rumored or confirmed. We also have no reason to suspect that OnePlus won't bring us another "T" device later on or that Apple won't deliver an...

A Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Running Wear OS, They Keep Saying

Kellen May 12, 2021 7

Hey, did you hear that Samsung is going to switch back to Wear OS and release the Galaxy Watch 4, as well as a Galaxy Watch Active 4? Of course you have heard that - it's all the smartwatch world can talk about because it would be huge news. Today, another...

Google Products Have an Image Problem

Tim May 12, 2021 67

Let's state the facts. Google products, ranging from hardware to digital services, have an image problem. What has caused this? Google itself. This isn't a new realization for me, but it's one I'm beginning to come to terms with, as I see more and more people...

This New ASUS Zenfone 8 Looks Kinda Nice

Kellen May 12, 2021 17

A phone from Asus has grabbed my attention in a very long time, but that may have just changed with their announcement of the Zenfone 8. With a smallish body, an impressive specs list, and a very reasonable price, this could be a great option in a world filled...

Separate Volume Controls for Google Assistant and Media Would be Lovely

Kellen May 12, 2021 18

This weekend, in a rare moment where the family was out of the house for an extended amount of time, I took the opportunity to really let my pair of Google Home Max speakers show off their audio skills. Volumes were cranked. Tunes were consumed. It was...

In a Year, We Got Exactly 1 Snapdragon Wear 4100 Watch

Kellen May 12, 2021 30

The watch pictured above is a Hublot Wear OS watch with an absurd price that was made in limited quantities for UEFA EURO 2020. It doesn't matter what it's called or what the absurd price specifically weighs in at because you should never buy it, even if you...

Amazon Intros Updated Echo Show Lineup, Available in June

Tim May 12, 2021

Amazon has a new lineup of Echo Show displays this week, consisting of an Echo Show 8, Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 5 Kids. Each of these Alexa-powered smart displays will be available later this year in June, but are up for pre-order right now. The big fella,...

My Favorite Anker Charger That Doubles as a Battery Pack is $34 Today

Kellen May 12, 2021 10

The one charger that has lasted the longest in our home rotation is without a doubt an Anker PowerCore Fusion 10000. I think I have the original that has long since been replaced by newer models, but I plan to use this adapter until it won't charge any longer....

Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 10

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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