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You Can Now Hail a Lyft or Gett Ride Straight From Google Maps

Tim September 8, 2016 4

Recently inside of Google Maps, users were able to hail an Uber car while looking to see how long a trip may take. Now, Google is also adding in support for Lyft throughout the US, as well as Gett in New York City. The way to access this feature remains...

Nest Releases Sightline and Person Alerts Software Update for Cams, Gives Everyone Free 3-Hour History

Kellen September 8, 2016 4

Nest says that they have "changed the game" as of this morning with the release of a major software update to the Nest app that brings new functionality to Nest Cams (both indoor and outdoor, and Dropcams). The update includes Sightline, a smart software that...

Nintendo Will Launch Super Mario Run for Android in the Future

Tim September 7, 2016 4

One of the more exciting announcements during the iPhone 7 event was the introduction of Super Mario Run from Nintendo. To describe the upcoming game as plainly as possible, it looks like a horizontal Temple Run, but Mario. The game is to be made available...

Hotlap Heroes Available for SHIELD TV, Supports 8 Racers Locally

Tim September 1, 2016 4

A new multiplayer game for the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV box is available on Google Play, titled Hotlap Heroes. Priced at $3.99, this game combines the essence of Super Off Road and RC Pro-Am into a modern 3D racing game, perfect for anyone who wants to grab a...

Pinch to Zoom Coming to Instagram for Android in “Coming Weeks”

Tim August 31, 2016 4

A new pinch-to-zoom feature is headed for Instagram, available now for iOS devices. Naturally, Android device owners will need to stay patient, as Instagram states the feature will come for us in the "coming weeks." Once live, users simply need to pinch on a...

Google Launches In Apps Search on Android to Let You Search Within Everything

Kellen August 31, 2016 4

Late last night, Google unwrapped a new feature for the Google App on Android that lets you search within apps installed on your phone. The new feature is called (fittingly) In Apps and will show up as a new "In Apps" tab within Search. What's the point of...

Google Maps is Getting Lists to Help Keep Places Organized

Kellen August 30, 2016 4

In the latest Google Maps beta, Google has included a new feature that is currently only available to Google Local Guides rated level 4 and higher. That new feature is lists, which is pretty self-explanatory, but could also be really, really useful for heavy...

Google Hosting Indie Games Festival in San Francisco on September 24, Open and Free to Public

Tim August 30, 2016 4

Google has announced the Google Play Indie Games Festival, a place for developers and mobile gamers to come together and play the latest and greatest indie titles. During the festival, those in attendance will have a unique opportunity to play unreleased indie...

Where’s the November Pixel Update?

Kellen November 6, 2025 6

The November Pixel update has not been released quite yet. A change a couple of years ago to a more open schedule means we...

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I Bought the Galaxy XR and I’m Already Sending It Back

Kellen November 5, 2025 8

The minute that Samsung released the Galaxy XR I had to have a semi-serious conversation with myself - do you dive back into...

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No Deal Yet Reached Between YouTube TV and Disney

Tim November 3, 2025 32

It was a bad weekend for sports fans who subscribe to YouTube TV. Due to a dispute with Disney, many channels were...

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Is It Too Late for Verizon?

Kellen October 30, 2025 48

Most quarterly earnings reports and the investor calls that accompany them are not worth paying attention to unless your job...

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Verizon Admits That Its Price Increases Were Bad, Promises to Delight Customers

Kellen October 29, 2025 34

All three major US wireless carriers have now reported their Q3 2025 earnings and the numbers still look great for T-Mobile...

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Here’s the Pixel 10a

Tim October 28, 2025 18

While we love a good Google Pixel leak, check the date on the calendar. It is late October, with the Pixel 9a release (this...

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Fitbit’s New App and AI Health Coach Arrive in Preview

Kellen October 27, 2025 1

Alongside all of its Pixel announcements this summer, Google shared details around Fitbit, its app, and a new vision for AI...

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Arc Pulse for Pixel 10 Pro is Here and Awesome, Expensive

Kellen October 24, 2025 17

We have an update for you on the Arc Pulse situation for the Pixel 10 series - it's now available. For those into this weird...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL for $349 is a Reality

Kellen November 6, 2025 4

The best Pixel 10 Pro deals we have seen to date are still live, giving you up to $300 off a Pixel 10 Pro XL or $250 off a...

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This $200 Off Pixel 10 Deal is Spicy

Kellen November 4, 2025 4

Google is apparently selling a good number of its Pixel 10 phones and potentially taking a bite out of competitors' market...

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Google Kicks $300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen November 3, 2025 4

Whenever Google launches new Pixel phones, we often joke (or complain) about the fact that they release at full price and...

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DEAL: Galaxy S25 Ultra for $599 With Free Doubled Storage ($820 Off)

Tim October 31, 2025 4

Samsung continues its push to make all Android users Galaxy users, offering enticing deals to get buyers to either upgrade or...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Still the Best Foldable and Trade-ins Get You $1,000 Off

Kellen October 23, 2025 4

If I were to buy a foldable today, it would without a doubt be the Galaxy Z Fold 7. If someone asked me which foldable was...

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Pixel 10 Pro Drops to $499 in Wild Mint Mobile Special

Kellen October 21, 2025 4

Ready for the best Pixel 10 Pro deal you'll find anywhere and that likely won't be topped for some time? Mint Mobile is...

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Google Fi Kicks 50% Off Its Plans for 15 Months

Kellen October 21, 2025 4

Alongside all of the new features that Google announced this morning for Google Fi, they are also pushing a deal that gets...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 7 (512GB) for $999 Thanks to Trade-in Offer ($1,120 Off)

Tim October 17, 2025 4

Samsung continues to push buyers towards the Galaxy Z Fold 7 heavily, and with the discounts the company is offering, we...

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