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Google’s Daily Special Today is a $75 Savings on Nest Hub Max 2-Packs

Kellen July 14, 2020 4

In a day 2 deal through Google's The Daily Special series of promos, the company has discounted a Nest Hub Max 2-pack by $75. With that discount, you'll walk away with two of the newest smart displays from Google for $383. The Nest Hub Max still comes in chalk...

Google Play Pass Gets New $30/Year Subscription Option

Tim July 14, 2020 13

Google announced a few things for Play Pass this week, which to be honest, I completely forgot existed. Sorry, Google. In its announcement, the company mentioned that new titles will be coming to the subscription service that gets you select apps and games...

OnePlus Buds to Deliver 7 Hours of Usage, 30 Hours With Included Case

Tim July 14, 2020 3

We assume because COVID-19 has ruined in-person events, OnePlus is doing that beloved thing of slowly teasing features for its new devices. Earlier today it was showing off the OnePlus Nord design via MKBHD, but also today, they're detailing aspects of their...

This is the OnePlus Nord Design!

Kellen July 14, 2020 18

OnePlus tends to reveal products in a non-traditional way, but with OnePlus Nord, they've taken things up a notch. Maybe the pandemic explains that or maybe a phone that could have tiny margins needs to get crafty with a reveal. Whatever the case, we now know...

Verizon Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra Receive July Security Patch (Updated)

Tim July 13, 2020 5

Verizon is beginning to ship out the July security patch to select Samsung Galaxy devices. For starters, it's headed out to the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra, with more surely to come. You can see the build numbers for the updated software below, but just...

Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad Coming to Android on August 27, Pre-Registration Now Open

Tim July 13, 2020 3

Ubisoft announced this week that its new game, Tom Clancy's Elite Squad, will be available for Android on August 27. Pre-registration is also available should you like a little bonus content once the game arrives. The game is a 5 vs. 5 title, where players...

DEAL: 25% Off Everything on Mobvoi’s Website, Including Wear OS Watches

Tim July 13, 2020 2

Need a new Wear OS watch? New earbuds? Now's a good time, considering basically every single thing on Mobvoi's website is listed at 25% off. What does that discount get you? Well, it's a substantial list. There's the TicWatch C2+ for $157, TicWatch Pro 4G for...

A Big Pixel Buds Update is Coming Next Month

Kellen July 13, 2020 16

The idea that Google could treat its Pixel Buds similar to its Pixel line of phones certainly makes their steep price easier to swallow. I'm talking about the potential for features to be added over their lifespan, thanks to Pixel Feature Drops or something...

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

Kellen April 30, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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