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Google Brings AR to Search, New Features for Lens

Tim May 7, 2019

Google introduced a few changes for Google Search on mobile devices today at IO 2019, as well as new features for Google Lens. For Search, it is bringing AR to supported mobile devices, like great white sharks and animated models from Visible Body. With new AR...

Next-Gen Google Assistant is Very Fast, Coming to Pixel Phones Later This Year

Tim May 7, 2019

Google unveiled what it internally calls the Next Generation Assistant at I/O 2019 this morning. To sum it up, Google is bringing the AI system that powers Google Assistant straight to devices, meaning your Google Assistant is about to become wickedly fast....

Twitter Now Lets You Attach GIFs, Photos, and Videos to Retweets

Tim May 6, 2019

Before today, users of Twitter were unable to retweet something while also attaching a photo, video, or GIF. Today, the social network announced a change, now allowing users to retweet with accompanying media. Today is a good day. Sometimes, the best reaction...

Android Auto Has a New Look Coming Later This Summer

Tim May 6, 2019

Google announced a new look for Android Auto this week, one that will begin rolling out later this year. The primary focus of this refreshed look is to help you get on the road faster, show more useful information at a glance, and simplify common tasks while...

Detective Pikachu and Friends Come to Playground for Select Phones

Tim May 2, 2019

Four Pokemon that are set to appear to the upcoming Detective Pikachu movie are now available in Playground for Pixel phones, plus select LG and Moto phones. Once downloaded, you can have Detective Pikachu, Mr. Mime, Charizard, and Jigglypuff placed in your...

Simple Bank Finally, Finally Adds Support for Samsung Pay

Tim May 2, 2019

Simple, the digital bank headquartered right here in Portland, OR, has finally added support for Samsung Pay. I'll be real with you. I have been crying on Twitter with each new Samsung flagship for Simple to add support for the company's mobile payment service...

Wear OS Update Introduces Tiles, Which are Like Little Information Cards (Updated)

Kellen May 1, 2019

We often wonder if Google still cares much about Wear OS, you know, because of the lack of meaningful updates and hardware. But typically, just as we get close to writing off their wearable OS, a new piece of software or feature shows up to bring back an ounce...

Here’s the New Facebook App With Its Big Focus on Groups

Kellen April 30, 2019

Alongside its big Messenger announcements today at F8, Facebook showed off its new Facebook desktop and app experiences. They are calling it a "fresh" design that is "simpler, faster, more immersive and puts your communities at the center." It's super white...

Pixel 6a’s Battery Performance Update Comes July 8

Kellen July 2, 2025 3

Earlier today, we shared the actions taken by Google that signaled it was about to issue a battery performance update for the...

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Nothing Phone 3 Official at $799, Shipping in US on July 15

Kellen July 1, 2025 15

The Nothing Phone 3 has been announced as the first true flagship phone from the UK tech brand. That should mean a better set...

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Pixel 10 Pro Specs: Pixel 10 Pro XL Will Have Biggest Battery in Pixel Phone History

Tim June 30, 2025 23

Last week we got a look at rumored specs for the Pixel 10. The highlight was that the battery size was getting upped, but...

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Samsung Cutting $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 29, 2025 2

There are only so many days left to get the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal, assuming you were considering it. The top discount...

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Samsung Slapping $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 25, 2025 5

With reservations live, an Unpacked date set, and details of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 flowing steady, we are really left staring...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 Reservations Popping Off

Kellen June 23, 2025 2

The date is booked and that means Samsung is taking reservations for their new foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and...

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Here are Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and New Watch Ultra

Kellen June 23, 2025 6

Samsung Unpacked should be happening within a matter of weeks and we'll get to see the official details on the Galaxy Z Fold...

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Pixel Owners Say Android 16 Update Forcing Them to Give Up

Kellen June 18, 2025 115

With the release of stable Android 16 to all of the Pixel owners who weren't a part of the beta program, we sort of expected...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Reserve and Its $50 are Almost Gone

Kellen July 4, 2025

Heading into a holiday weekend here in the US should mean you are about to find some free time and chill. If you do, keep in...

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Samsung Cutting $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 29, 2025

There are only so many days left to get the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal, assuming you were considering it. The top discount...

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Samsung Slapping $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 25, 2025

With reservations live, an Unpacked date set, and details of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 flowing steady, we are really left staring...

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Verizon is Giving Out Free $5 and $20 Amazon Gift Cards

Kellen June 24, 2025

We have an emergency situation here - Verizon is giving away free Amazon gift cards, but they are going fast. As a part of...

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Samsung’s 50% Off Galaxy Watch Ultra Deal is a Last Minute Steal

Kellen June 23, 2025

I know that you've now had the best look yet at the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) and know that it will launch here in a...

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DEAL: Pixel 9 Still at Low of $599 for Two More Days

Tim June 13, 2025

Pixel 9 can still be had for a low of $599 ($200 off), a great entry price for a really great phone. While some could argue...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7, and Watch 6 Classic All Discounted – Some at 50% Off

Kellen June 6, 2025

Need a watch from Samsung during their Discover sale? All of their still-available Galaxy Watch models are discounted whether...

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Mint Mobile Cuts $800 Off a Pixel 9 With 2 Years of Service

Kellen June 5, 2025

Prepaid looks better and better with each passing day in the wireless industry, thanks to constant carrier price increases,...

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