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Google Maps Brings Live Lane Guidance to Autos, Polestar First to Receive

Tim November 4, 2025 1

Google is partnering with automakers to bring AI-powered live lane guidance to select vehicles. First to receive this feature will be buyers of the Polestar 4 in the US and Sweden. Utilizing the car's front-facing camera, AI will analyze lane markings and road...

Report: Google Took Away Big Chunk of Market Share From Samsung

Tim November 3, 2025 15

Over the past few years, specifically with the launch of the Pixel 7 series it would appear, Google has been chipping away at Samsung's US smartphone marketshare. According to a recent study from Counterpoint Research that looked at carrier-specific data, in...

OnePlus Gaming Technology, What Makes OnePlus 15 So Good for Gaming

Tim November 3, 2025 2

OnePlus is detailing why OnePlus 15 is so good for gaming on Android. It's thanks to the newly announced OnePlus Gaming Technology, a combination of hardware, software, and optimizations made by the company. It enables things like 165fps support,...

Galaxy AI Gains Support for Filipino and Gujarati

Tim November 3, 2025 2

Samsung recently added support for two new languages in Galaxy AI, bringing its total number of supported languages to 22. The newly supported languages are Filipino and Gujarati. Samsung says that the Gujarati and Filipino languages were developed in close...

No Deal Yet Reached Between YouTube TV and Disney

Tim November 3, 2025 35

It was a bad weekend for sports fans who subscribe to YouTube TV. Due to a dispute with Disney, many channels were unavailable over the weekend, including ESPN, SEC Network, and ACC Network. In a statement that went out late last week, YouTube TV says that, "...

Google Kicks $300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen November 3, 2025 10

Whenever Google launches new Pixel phones, we often joke (or complain) about the fact that they release at full price and then almost immediately see large discounts around the holiday season. The weight of our eyerolls has softened some in recent years with...

There’s a Fresh Build of Nova Launcher Available

Tim October 31, 2025 18

Back in September, news broke that Nova Launcher's original founder and developer was asked to step away from the app and cease activities related to open sourcing the app. This news didn't sit well with the Android community. While work on that is still...

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

Tim October 31, 2025 5

Samsung continues its push to make all Android users Galaxy users, offering enticing deals to get buyers to either upgrade or make the switch. Currently, the company is offering free upgraded storage, as well as enabling enhanced trade-in values to make that...

Google’s Pixel 10 Gets AirDrop Sharing With iPhones

Kellen November 20, 2025 5

Google just surprised the entire tech universe by announcing that its Pixel 10 phones can share to iPhones with a combination...

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Android Auto Gets Gemini

Kellen November 20, 2025 5

Google Gemini is rolling out today on Android Auto globally. It might take some time before you gain access from the rollout,...

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Verizon’s 13,000 Job Layoffs Arrived

Kellen November 20, 2025 5

We knew the Verizon layoffs were coming, but today appears to be the day that they have begun. Verizon's new CEO, Dan...

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Google’s New Gemini 3 Can ‘Learn Anything, Build Anything’

Tim November 18, 2025 5

Google is introducing Gemini 3, its newest and most intelligent model, but is also making news by shipping it on day 1 to...

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Android 17 Tastes Like Cinnamon Buns

Tim November 17, 2025 5

It was back in August when we first heard that Android 17 might carry an internal codename of Cinnamon Bun. This rumor is now...

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OnePlus 15 Review: Battery Life Warriors, Your Phone Awaits

Kellen November 13, 2025 5

The OnePlus 15 has arrived in the US as an $899 flagship phone with a new design, new camera system, the latest in Qualcomm...

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OnePlus 15 Costs $899, But the US Government Shutdown is Delaying It

Kellen November 13, 2025 5

Today is OnePlus 15 launch day, you just can't quite buy one yet. Because of the US government shutdown that ended only hours...

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November 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 11, 2025 5

The November Pixel update has gone live this morning for download and also happens to be a Pixel Feature Drop. This won't be...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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