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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...

Fresh Galaxy S22 Ultra Render: That’s a Bit Better, Samsung

Tim September 28, 2021 18

Let me start this post by saying that when we post 3rd-party renders of unannounced devices, know that what we see can always change. That could be the case for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, whose initial renders weren't greeted with a ton of enthusiasm from the...

Amazon’s New Hardware Includes Wall-Mountable Echo Display, $60 Smart Thermostat

Tim September 28, 2021 2

Like every past year, Amazon spent all morning announcing and detailing a ton of new products spread over multiple categories. We have drones that will fly around your home, big screens that will help control your smart home, nightmare-inducing robots that...

Amazon Made a $1,450 Robot for Your House Called “Astro”

Kellen September 28, 2021 13

Amazon hosted its annual hardware event today, where they show off new Echo devices, talk a lot about Alexa, and let their brands like Ring and Eero reveal all that they've been working on. They almost always show off a bonus item, though, one that is a bit...

Android 12.1 for Foldables Gets an Early Preview

Kellen September 28, 2021 5

The assumption today, based on all sorts of reported evidence, is that Google will release a point update to Android 12 in the very near future, likely as a way to welcome in additional foldable support that could see the light first on a Pixel foldable device...

GIVEAWAY: Win 1 of 50 AUKEY Chargers to Celebrate the Pixel 6, Which Doesn’t Come With a Charger

Tim September 27, 2021 49

Update: Winners selected! If a charger arrives at your doorstep, congratulations! Thank you to all who entered and thank you again to AUKEY! Google's Pixel 6 is inbound, and as we already know, the phone does not come with a charger in the box. This is...

Android Gets a Huge Design Refresh With Material 3 Expressive, First on Pixel Phones

Kellen May 13, 2025 49

A little over a week ago, someone on Google's design team accidentally posted the details of their new design language,...

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Material 3 Expressive is Coming to Wear OS 6, First on Pixel Watch

Kellen May 13, 2025 49

Now that you've read about Google's new Material 3 Expressive on your Pixel phone running Android 16, you might want to know...

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Galaxy S25 Edge Official, Thin, and Priced at $1,099, But There are Deals

Kellen May 12, 2025 49

Samsung's skinny phone has been fully revealed and is now official with pricing, specs, and a ship date. The Galaxy S25 Edge...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Pre-Order Deal of $750 Off, Bonus $50 Credit

Kellen May 12, 2025 49

The Galaxy S25 Edge is official and ready for your pre-order. Samsung has pushed the listings live, so that you can check out...

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Samsung’s May Update Arrives: Galaxy S25 Up First

Kellen May 9, 2025 49

Thanks to the rollout of One UI 7 and Android 15 being mostly complete at this point and reaching devices as old as the...

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May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 49

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing...

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Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 49

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it...

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Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 49

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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