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Report: Pixel 10 Will Launch With ‘Pixel Sense’ AI Assistant

Tim March 4, 2025 4

In late 2023, we first saw reports of an AI-powered assistant from Google called Pixie. It's been over a year now and we haven't heard much about it, though, there has be zero shortage of AI talk in the world of Android. According to a new report, Pixie has...

Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro Official at $379 and $459, US Availability Limited

Kellen March 4, 2025 20

Today is Nothing's day to introduce new products, both of which happen to be their next smartphones. The Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are official and very compelling for the price, even if their US availability is still weirdly limited. As we...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is $440 Off Without Trades, $1,140 Off With Trades

Kellen March 3, 2025 5

Samsung kicked off one of their regularly schedule "Discover" sales this week, bringing a new round of discounts on almost all of their products, including the Galaxy S25 series. Since we're a month out from initial launch, the discounts will now shift around...

Pixel 9a Snuck Through the FCC

Kellen March 3, 2025 3

The Pixel 9a is not much of a secret at this point, thanks to countless retailer leaks that have given us imagery, specs, and a launch date. This is one of the worst kept secrets in recent tech memory, with the only surprise being that it is arriving so soon....

Gemini Live Gets Live Video and Screen Sharing Abilities Later This Month

Kellen March 3, 2025 1

Gemini Live is supposed to be an assistant that is there for you at any moment to talk you through an upcoming interview, brainstorm ideas, or have a close-to-normal conversation with AI, if that's something you need. This month, Google is further expanding...

Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets $230 Instant Discount Without Trade, $400 Off With Trade

Kellen February 28, 2025 3

With so much focus on Samsung launching the Galaxy S25 series in recent weeks, we shouldn't forget that they still have other devices that are constantly seeing discounts. The Galaxy Watch Ultra, for example, has a great promo running right now that gets you $...

Google Store’s New Devices Page Lets You Better Manage Pixel, Home in One Place

Kellen February 28, 2025 3

Within the past week, Google added a new "Devices" page to the Google Store that lists out all of the devices they make that you are currently logged into, as a place to head to if you need support, to check warranty status, or to manage your care. This new "...

Galaxy Buds 3 Get Several New Features Through One UI 7, So Only on the Galaxy S25

Kellen February 28, 2025 5

Samsung has rolled out several new features to the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, as long as you have a device running One UI 7. As you all know, Samsung is taking its sweet time pushing out One UI 7 to its line-up of devices, even as the Galaxy S25...

Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen April 17, 2025 5

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices. This...

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Verizon Quietly Updates Unlimited Ultimate With 200GB Hotspot, More Travel Data

Kellen April 17, 2025 5

Following reports of upcoming changes to the Unlimited Ultimate plan, Verizon has now confirmed that their most expensive...

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Google’s Gemini Now Lets You Make AI Videos

Kellen April 15, 2025 5

Gemini has gained a huge new feature today with a new video model that lets users make AI videos with only a short...

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Samsung Reportedly Pauses One UI 7 Update Rollout Due to Bug (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2025 5

This past weekend was supposed to be a big one for anyone with a Galaxy S24 series device, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip...

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Here’s the Official Galaxy S24 One UI 7 Update Changelog: 77+ Features and Changes

Kellen April 11, 2025 5

We keep referring to Samsung's One UI 7 update as "massive" or "huge" because it really is one of the biggest updates from...

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April 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 10, 2025 5

We have entered a new month, so that means yet another new Pixel update is on the way. This time, we have the April Pixel...

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Pixel 9a Review: A Fun Mid-Range Pixel Experience, But Definitely Mid-Range

Kellen April 10, 2025 5

The Pixel 9a is the latest mid-year, mid-range refresh from Google that will grab our attention for a bit before we start...

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Pixel 9a Launches Tomorrow – Here are the Best Deals to Jump On

Kellen April 9, 2025 5

After a brief delay while Google investigated some sort of component quality issue, the Pixel 9a is ready to arrive and tempt...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 4

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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