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YouTube TV Raises Price Yet Again, This Time to $82.99 in January

Kellen December 12, 2024 42

YouTube TV is indeed getting another price increase. After a Verizon ad circulated a couple of days ago suggesting that a price hike might be in the works, YouTube TV was not ready to confirm the news and essentially denied it at the time, saying that the...

Pokemon TCG Pocket Gets First Expansion Called “Mythical Island” on December 17

Kellen December 12, 2024 2

Pokemon TCG Pocket, the digital trading card game that appears to be off to a wildly successful start since launching in late October, will see its first expansion this month. After eclipsing the 60 million download mark in that short amount of time, Pokemon...

Google Adds Two Features to Android to Fight Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking

Kellen December 11, 2024 4

Google already had some protections in place for when an unknown or unwanted Bluetooth tracker is hanging around you for too long. To further strengthen those protections, Google announced two new features today that both make a lot of sense and are welcomed....

Gemini 2.0 Wants to Help You Dominate Video Games or Look Up Tips in Real-Time

Kellen December 11, 2024 2

Alongside Google's Gemini 2.0 announcement and that impressive Project Astra demo, Google showed off an idea they have for video games and how someone could use Gemini as an assistant for help as they play. I'm not talking about using AI to play for you, but...

Complete Pixel 9a Spec Sheet Details Solid $499 Option

Tim December 11, 2024 10

As we inch closer to the new year and the release of the Pixel 9a, which is reported for some time in March, insiders continue to sneak details of the upcoming device onto the web. Thanks to their efforts, we have what's essentially a complete spec rundown for...

Google Launches Gemini 2.0, Shows Off More Project Astra Assistant With Glasses

Kellen December 11, 2024 6

To close out 2024, Google announced Gemini 2.0, it's newest version of its AI model that will basically power all of its AI endeavors going forward. As a part of the announcement, Google showed off a bunch of future plans, like its Project Astra assistant that...

DEAL: Now’s a Good Time to Buy Galaxy Z Flip 6 Cases, They’re 40% Off

Tim December 10, 2024 1

Discover Samsung deals are active this week, with the mobile-related highlight for day being 40% off Galaxy Z Flip 6 cases. At that pricing, you can get a case for as low as $24, which isn't bad considering they retail for $40. Even the very nice Kindsuit...

And Now the Galaxy Watch 4 is Getting One UI 6 Watch and Wear OS 5

Kellen December 10, 2024 3

After watching the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 5 series both see updates to One UI 6 Watch and Wear OS, Galaxy Watch 4 owners were probably wondering when their turn would arrive. Samsung announced that both the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic...

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 18, 2024 3

It's still hard to grasp this new world we are in now, with Google back to releasing multiple versions of Android in a single...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

It may be the holiday season, but that won't stop Google from releasing Android updates for Pixel phones. To start this week,...

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One UI 7 Beta Gets 1st Update on Galaxy S24 Series With 14+ Fixes

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

The Galaxy S4 series is seeing a first One UI 7 Beta update to kickstart the week, so call it One UI 7 Beta 2 if you want....

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Android XR is Official as Google’s Extended Reality Platform, Samsung Shows Off First Headset

Kellen December 12, 2024 3

That little tease of Project Astra yesterday has brought us to a full announcement today for Google's next platform, Android...

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Google Launches Gemini 2.0, Shows Off More Project Astra Assistant With Glasses

Kellen December 11, 2024 3

To close out 2024, Google announced Gemini 2.0, it's newest version of its AI model that will basically power all of its AI...

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December 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen December 5, 2024 3

Google released the December Pixel update this morning and it happens to be the stable version of Android 15 QPR1 that we...

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December Pixel Feature Drop is Here: 20+ New Features and Changes Included

Kellen December 5, 2024 3

Google has released the December Pixel update and as expected it is the December Pixel Feature Drop. We knew this was coming...

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Pixel 9 Pro 3 Months Later: Try and Take It From Me

Kellen December 4, 2024 3

Google handed us the Pixel 9 series shortly after their August reveal and we took to testing and reviewing the entire line-up...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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