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Spotify Group Sessions Lets You Host Remote Listening Parties

Tim July 28, 2020 2

Spotify launched its beta for Group Sessions back in May, but this week, the music streaming service is introducing a new functionality for the beta. Starting this week, Premium users can get together and host remote listening parties, where members of a group...

A OnePlus Nord Will Come to the US, Watch Carriers F*ck It Up

Kellen July 28, 2020 15

In our review of OnePlus Nord, we didn't hold back in telling you that it would be a phone to strongly consider, even over flagships, should it come to the US. The value is too good, there's just one big problem - it's not coming to the US. Later this year, we...

In-Person CES 2021 Cancelled

Tim July 28, 2020 29

The CTA, the organization that runs CES, announced this morning that they're taking the annual event online. Previously, the CTA was pushing forward with its plan to continue hosting the consumer electronics event in Vegas, but we assume they received feedback...

OnePlus Buds Available for Purchase in the US for $79

Kellen July 28, 2020 11

OnePlus Buds, the first true wireless earbuds from OnePlus, are now available in the US. They were supposed to launch yesterday, but initial stock was either super limited or someone forgot to press the "in-stock" button, as they were marked as soldout most of...

OnePlus Nord Review: You’d Probably Buy This If It Were Here

Kellen July 28, 2020 32

OnePlus Nord marks the return of OnePlus phones to a more affordable price point after years of the company jacking up prices on its normal flagship line to Samsung Galaxy levels. It's a welcomed move by a company who does a lot right with an Android phone,...

Appy Weather, a Dark Sky Alternative, Only Getting Better

Tim July 27, 2020 35

Appy Weather, one of the apps we told you to check out if you're looking to ditch Dark Sky before it exits Android in August, continues to get better and full of features. In recent updates, the app's native radar has been redesigned, there are now custom...

Updated Moto Razr Spotted in Photo, Comes With 5G

Tim July 27, 2020 9

We haven't been shy about sharing our thoughts on the resurrected Motorola RAZR. It's no good, especially at its ridiculous $1,500 launch price. However, Motorola isn't giving up on this rebirth quite yet, with an updated and refined version apparently coming...

Long List of Verizon Devices Getting Updated This Week

Tim July 27, 2020 6

A long list of devices on Verizon's network are receiving updates this week, all appearing to just be security patch updates to either June or July. Below you can view the updated build numbers, but to make things easy for you, I'll tell you what's getting...

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

Kellen April 30, 2025 6

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 Sets End Date for Nest Thermostat 1st Gen and 2nd Gen

Kellen April 25, 2025 6

The original Nest Learning Thermostat was introduced in 2011, if you can believe that. The 2nd generation version is from...

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T-Mobile’s New Experience Beyond and More Plans Go Live

Kellen April 23, 2025 6

The new Experience Beyond and Experience More plans from T-Mobile are live as of this morning for anyone to sign-up for....

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T-Mobile Introduces 2 New “Experience” Plans With Several Upgrades, Price Lock Promise, But Taxes Not Included

Kellen April 22, 2025 6

T-Mobile unwrapped two new plans today called "Experience More" and "Experience Beyond." They are introducing these as a...

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Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen April 17, 2025 6

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices. This...

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Verizon Quietly Updates Unlimited Ultimate With 200GB Hotspot, More Travel Data

Kellen April 17, 2025 6

Following reports of upcoming changes to the Unlimited Ultimate plan, Verizon has now confirmed that their most expensive...

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Google’s Gemini Now Lets You Make AI Videos

Kellen April 15, 2025 6

Gemini has gained a huge new feature today with a new video model that lets users make AI videos with only a short...

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Samsung Reportedly Pauses One UI 7 Update Rollout Due to Bug (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2025 6

This past weekend was supposed to be a big one for anyone with a Galaxy S24 series device, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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