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Google Maps Adds EV Charging Stations to Map

Kellen October 16, 2018

The latest addition to Google Maps list of features benefits those who have opted to lessen their carbon footprint. When you fire up Google Maps today, you'll be able to search for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations! Searching for "ev charging stations"...

Google Play Movies App Code Hints Free 4K Movie Upgrades for HD Owners (Updated)

Tim October 15, 2018

Thanks to a bit of code digging from the folks at Android Police, details of a possible 4K upgrade for owners of HD movie titles from Play Movies has us quite excited. UPDATE 10/23: They did it! Free 4K upgrades and lower pricing! To understand the context of...

You No Longer Need an Invite to Play Fortnite on Android

Tim October 11, 2018

Epic Games announced this morning that Android players no longer need an invite to download and play Fortnite. Woot! Looking back at Fortnite's Android rollout, it was first available to select Samsung Galaxy devices, then a few more devices from different...

Assassin’s Creed Rebellion Coming to Android on November 21

Tim October 11, 2018

Ubisoft announced this morning that Assassin's Creed Rebellion is coming to Android next month, a strategy RPG with characters that remind me very much of old Wii looking things. That's not important, though. Set in Spain against the oppressive Templars, the...

Google Wallpapers Just Got a Whole Bunch of New Wallpapers

Kellen October 10, 2018

The Google Wallpapers app just picked up a fresh batch of wallpapers in a number of categories. At first, I thought these had only rolled out to my Pixel 3 review unit, but they are available on my Pixel 2 XL and Essential Phone too. From what I can tell,...

Verizon’s Safe WiFi VPN Ditches Ad Tracker Blocking Because App Stores Made Them

Kellen October 10, 2018

In July, Verizon introduced a new service called Smart WiFi. It was their take on a VPN service that wanted to help you maintain privacy when using WiFi that you may not trust, in order to "safeguard your personal data and online activities from spying...

Google Home App Update Makes It the Smart Home Hub App We’ve Wanted

Kellen October 9, 2018

During today's unveiling of the Google Home Hub, Google announced that a major update is coming to the Google Home app. And when I say "major," I'm talking about an update that turns it into the ultimate smart home hub app we've dreamed of. The new Google Home...

Microsoft’s xCloud Gaming Service Will Bring Console Games to Mobile

Tim October 8, 2018

Project xCloud was announced by Microsoft this week, an effort to bring Xbox and Windows PC games to a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets. Public Project xCloud system testing is set to begin next year, but ultimately, Microsoft's plan is to...

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Specs Include Massive Battery, IP68 Rating

Tim July 14, 2025 16

We're about one month from Google's rumored launch date of the Pixel 10 lineup, though, we already have a decent...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Trade-in Prices on Old Galaxy Devices Quite Good

Kellen July 13, 2025 2

Whenever Samsung launches a new device, they open up the pre-order deals and we talk about how you can save $1,200 off the...

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Get 52% Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Your Old Phone

Kellen July 10, 2025 5

Samsung's pre-order deals on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 have been live for 24 hours now and inventory appears to be holding strong....

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Samsung’s $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 Pre-Orders Deal

Kellen July 9, 2025 8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super official at this very moment and that means pre-orders are live. With a price increase...

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Official: Samsung Announces Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE

Tim July 9, 2025 15

After a lot of teasing, Samsung's new foldable lineup for 2025 has arrived, consisting of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip...

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Goodbye, Google Assistant: Gemini Arrives on Your Wear OS Watch

Kellen July 9, 2025

Google announced today that Gemini is now rolling out to Wear OS watches from several brands, so the end of Google Assistant...

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Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic Start at $349, Watch Ultra Now Comes in Blue

Tim July 9, 2025 9

The latest lineup of Galaxy Watches has been made official, all available for pre-order starting this morning via Samsung's...

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Pixel Devices Get Mini July Pixel Drop

Kellen July 9, 2025 1

With the release of the July Pixel update yesterday and Samsung owning the stage today, Google still wants you to know that...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Trade-in Prices on Old Galaxy Devices Quite Good

Kellen July 13, 2025

Whenever Samsung launches a new device, they open up the pre-order deals and we talk about how you can save $1,200 off the...

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DEAL: Lepro O1 Floor Lamp Has AI, Good App for Only $86 ($73 Off)

Tim July 11, 2025

We have intentionally tried to keep the Prime Day spam to a minimum this year, but I did notice that one of my current...

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DEAL: Get Watch 8 Classic for as Low as $199 ($300 Off)

Tim July 10, 2025

For anyone looking to upgrade their wrist candy, Samsung's pre-order period for the Galaxy Watch 8 lineup is the time to do...

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Get 52% Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Your Old Phone

Kellen July 10, 2025

Samsung's pre-order deals on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 have been live for 24 hours now and inventory appears to be holding strong....

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Galaxy S25 Ultra’s $365 Off Discount for Prime Days is Here

Kellen July 8, 2025

Need another deal? No, you don't, but I have one. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is $350 off through Amazon because of the...

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This Pixel 9 Pro XL is $350 Off

Kellen July 8, 2025

I know that deals run so often on Google's devices that they almost never feel like true deals, but at the moment, thanks to...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra Slapped With 50% Off Discount for Prime Day

Kellen July 8, 2025

It's Prime Day, for those who participate, and that means deals on deals. There are plenty to be had, but this one for...

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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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