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Ben Schoon
nexusbenBen Schoon is a Senior Editor at9to5Google, working for the publication as one of its primary news writers since 2016.
In 2013, Ben helped start anindependent tech publication where he learned the skills used at9to5Google including writing, product photography, and videography. He is located in the city of Winston-Salem in North Carolina where he lives with his wifeMelissa. Ben is anavid disc golf player.
He primarily covers Android products, including Google Pixel devices, Samsung Galaxy smartphones, as well as devices from OnePlus, Oppo, Motorola, and more. Beyond just covering news about these products, Ben also spends time using these products himself, speaking from experience with the articles he writes. Some of Ben’s most recent hands-on reviews include;Pixel 8 Pro,Pixel Watch 2,Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5,Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra,Motorola Razr+,HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, and more.
Ben is also a leading source for information about Google’s Android TV, diving deeply into important parts of the platform including itspowerful Operator Tier, explainingfuture changes to the platform, and reviewing its products such asChromecast with Google TV,Nvidia Shield TV, and more.
In 2019, Ben leaked one of thefirst in-person photos of the Pixel 4 before later revealing theRecorder andPixel Themes apps months ahead of launch. In 2020, Ben also reported on multiple upcoming Pixel devices including Pixel 5a and the first report of Googleworking on a foldable Pixel smartphone. That same month, he was alsothe first to correctly report the $49 price point of what became the Chromecast with Google TV.
Ben Schoon is active onTwitter, @nexusben, but can also be found onInstagram andLinkedIn. For questions or tips, you can email him directly, and his portfolio is also availableonline.
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Samsung’s futuristic Galaxy Z TriFold looks pretty incredible, but the big question is still around pricing. There are some rumors going around, but the big question is what wouldyou pay for it?
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OnePlus 15 just got the approval it needed to start US sales
The OnePlus 15’s global launch earlier this month came with the asterisk that it wouldn’t go on sale in the US right away, but the needed FCC approval appears to have just come through.
ExpandExpandingCloseBlack Friday is the best time to save on streaming: Up to 70% off Disney+/Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube TV discount

Black Friday 2025 is in full swing, with many discounts opening up this week. It’s also the best time of the year to get on a streaming service, as major streamers such as Disney+, HBO Max, and Apple TV are all heavily discounted for Black Friday.
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If you’ve been waiting for a good time to swap out your Nest x Yale Lock, Google’s replacement Yale Matter lock is now at the lowest price we’ve ever seen, and Google’s latest Nest Cams are also on sale too.
ExpandExpandingCloseDon’t buy a Qi2 25W wireless charger hoping for faster speeds – just get the ‘slower’ one instead

On the backs of the Pixel 10 Pro XL and latest iPhones, Qi2 25W has been heralded as the “next big thing” in wireless charging. Yet, it really doesn’t feel worth the effort of seeking it out for two key reasons.
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Nothing’s CMF sub-brand often takes the core pieces of a Nothing product and makes that more affordable and, well, colorful too. The new CMF Headphone Pro is no different, but what really stands out to me is that it doesn’t just have the good ideas from Nothing, but a few more of its own.
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ExpandExpandingCloseGoogle’s official Pixel cases and watch bands are on deep discount for Black Friday

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ExpandExpandingCloseHow to get Quick Share’s new iPhone AirDrop support on your Pixel 10 now [Gallery]

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