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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 coaching within it. This week, all of that will begin rolling out, although it will start as a Public Preview for the time being before...

Google Home 4.1 Update Expands “Ask Home” and Improves Smoothness

Kellen October 24, 2025 4

At the beginning of the month, Google launched the brand new Google Home app with Gemini, a fresh new look and new tabs, and a fun new logo that shows off the gradient design Google is currently loving. To end the week, Google is pushing a new update to Google...

Nothing Adding Bloatware to Phones Because It Wants the Revenue Stream

Kellen October 24, 2025 12

This morning, Nothing began rolling out the first Nothing OS 4.0 beta build to its mid-range Phone 3a series. While that would normally be something to celebrate, owners of those devices who grabbed the update noticed something new that certainly looked like...

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 2-piece case thingy and aren't yet sick of me talking about how much I love them, the time has come for you to pull-up and grab one....

We Have a New Galaxy S25 Update for You

Kellen October 24, 2025 3

As we approach November, Samsung October updates are still rolling out, this time to the Galaxy S25 series. All 4 (yes, there are 4 of them now) are seeing new builds without anything special, they simply bring in security patches. Why only a security patch...

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

Kellen October 23, 2025 2

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 the one they should consider, yeah, it would also be Samsung's newest (our review). I don't even like foldables and yet this one sits on...

Steam Deck Owners, This is the Dock You’ve Been Looking For

Tim October 23, 2025 9

I have been a happy Steam Deck owner for roughly a year now (I know, late to the party), but it's been a very enjoyable time. When on a flight or lounging around on a weekend, the Steam Deck can keep me plenty busy, thanks to my favorite games like Slay the...

Pixel 10 is Getting GPU Improvements

Kellen October 23, 2025 5

I feel like there is are two worlds in which the Pixel 10 series exists. In one, the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are top tier Android phones that fit the needs of a good chunk of people, maybe even in ways far better than any other Android device. In the other...

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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November Pixel Feature Drop is Here With 8 Sweet New Features

Kellen November 11, 2025 5

Google released the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop today, bringing with it at least 8 new features and arriving alongside...

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Google Play Store Update Makes It Super Easy to Uninstall Apps From Other Devices

Kellen November 10, 2025 5

Google Play is about to let you easily remotely uninstall apps from devices you don't have with you. The latest update to the...

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When Will You Get Gemini for Google Home?

Kellen November 10, 2025 5

The switch to Gemini for Google Home cannot be forced and is simply a slow rollout process in the US. For users outside of...

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Where’s the November Pixel Update?

Kellen November 6, 2025 5

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 5

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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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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