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Gemini Just Replaced Google Assistant on Your Home and Nest Devices

Kellen October 1, 2025 22

We started talking about this back in August, so this news shouldn't come as a surprise - Gemini is here to replace Google Assistant in the world of Google Home and Nest devices. The rollout will take some time, but the Gemini for Home moment has arrived. As a...

Google’s New Nest Cams, 2K Doorbell With Gemini Up for Sale

Tim October 1, 2025 5

Google has a lineup of three new wired camera devices for your household available this morning, the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd Gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd Gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd Gen). Unlike the new Google Home Speaker, all three of these devices are actually...

New Google Home App Launches With Gemini

Kellen October 1, 2025 2

Google had a special day lined up for Google Home it seems, with announcements around hardware (new Google Home speaker!), the Google Home app, and yes, Gemini within it. We'll keep it short and sweet to catch you up in a hurry, assuming you missed the news...

Google Home Speaker Arrives Spring 2026 for $99, Pairs Nicely With Monthly Subscription

Tim October 1, 2025 13

Google debuted its new Google Home Speaker this morning, a $99 successor to the Nest Mini that is powered by Gemini. Set to be up for purchase in Spring of 2026, Google's pitch is the $10/month subscription called Google Home Premium that pairs with this...

Nothing OS 4.0 Hits Open Beta With Essential Apps You Make With AI

Kellen September 30, 2025 2

We have a couple of big announcements to talk through today from Nothing. For one, Nothing has released the Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta (Android 16) for those with a Nothing phone and who want to test out Android 16 before it goes stable. The other news is...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Tim September 30, 2025 38

It was in September of last year that we saw the first third-party renders of the Galaxy 25 Ultra. It's fitting that on the last day September we get potential images of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Initially, these renders don't show any major changes on the...

Google’s AI Mode Gets Richer Visual Responses

Kellen September 30, 2025 1

The AI Mode that Google introduced to Search back in March is still getting new features every few weeks, a sign that Google is seeing big adoption and use during search queries. In this latest update, Google is adding more visual responses that can be...

Pixel Phone’s Call Notes and Call Screen Features Coming to Android Auto

Kellen September 29, 2025 2

Google shared today that two of the best features on Pixel phones are gaining access within Android Auto in the near future. Specifically, both Call Screen and Call Notes will be available through Android Auto to help with unwanted calls and also takes notes...

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

Kellen October 21, 2025 2

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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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Should Resume This Week (Update: It’s Now Live!)

Tim October 20, 2025 2

Late last week we learned that Google pulled the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for Pixel phones, following the discovery of a...

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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen October 15, 2025 2

Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for all of its still-supported Pixel devices, including the new Pixel...

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Samsung Sets Date for Its Android XR “Project Moohan” Headset Launch

Kellen October 14, 2025 2

The wait is almost over if you've been looking forward to the launch of Android XR on the Project Moohan headset from Samsung...

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Pixel Watch 4 Review: Still Familiar, Still Good, Couple of Noteworthy Improvements

Kellen October 8, 2025 2

Google is now on its 4th version of the Pixel Watch and things are starting to mature nicely. I mean, I'd hope so since we're...

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October 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen October 8, 2025 2

Following last month's Pixel update that gave us Material 3 Expressive, we are onto the October Pixel update that should be...

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Verizon Replaces Hans Vestberg With Daniel Schulman at CEO

Tim October 6, 2025 2

Verizon has someone new in charge. Announced this morning, the board of directors has appointed Dan Schulman as CEO,...

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Gemini Just Replaced Google Assistant on Your Home and Nest Devices

Kellen October 1, 2025 2

We started talking about this back in August, so this news shouldn't come as a surprise - Gemini is here to replace Google...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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