C. Scott Brown
@cscottbrown.bsky.social
Tech enthusiast who really likes Pixel phones. Watch me on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cscottbrown
I am working on a new video for next week, and I bet you can't guess what phone it focuses on! 👀
January 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I am working on a new video for next week, and I bet you can't guess what phone it focuses on! 👀
ICYMI yesterday, I published a video on Android Authority's channel about how it's time to uninstall Nova Launcher. Give it a watch, especially if you're still on Nova! https://youtu.be/cuIh43YBUZI
What's going on with Nova Launcher?
The king of Android launchers is dead: here is why you should uninstall Nova Launcher. New owners have acquired the app and are already getting caught hiding...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:08 PM
ICYMI yesterday, I published a video on Android Authority's channel about how it's time to uninstall Nova Launcher. Give it a watch, especially if you're still on Nova! https://youtu.be/cuIh43YBUZI
Holy crap, they actually did it! The $549 NexPhone comes pre-loaded with Android, Windows 11, and Linux! You pick which OS you want to use at any given time. You can also hook it up to a monitor and get a desktop experience on the go with any of the three operating systems. (Spec highlights below)
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Holy crap, they actually did it! The $549 NexPhone comes pre-loaded with Android, Windows 11, and Linux! You pick which OS you want to use at any given time. You can also hook it up to a monitor and get a desktop experience on the go with any of the three operating systems. (Spec highlights below)
NEW video is live! This time, I address Pixel haters and the typical arguments people have against Pixels. https://youtu.be/_8YSsKzIwCA
I respond to Pixel haters
People say to skip the Pixel 10, but many of their arguments just don't add up. I break down the misleading claims about the Tensor G5 chip and camera hardwa...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
NEW video is live! This time, I address Pixel haters and the typical arguments people have against Pixels. https://youtu.be/_8YSsKzIwCA
When it's your birthday, you do birthday things.
January 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM
When it's your birthday, you do birthday things.
All signs point to Samsung's Galaxy S26 series being a cut-and-paste job from the past four years. I honestly wonder how long it thinks it can do this? It needs to do something innovative at some point, doesn't it?
January 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
All signs point to Samsung's Galaxy S26 series being a cut-and-paste job from the past four years. I honestly wonder how long it thinks it can do this? It needs to do something innovative at some point, doesn't it?
NEW video is here! Let's talk about what's coming in 2026 for Pixel hardware, including two wildcard mystery devices 👀
https://youtu.be/jdQx88uj3jA
https://youtu.be/jdQx88uj3jA
EVERY Pixel device coming in 2026!
The 2026 Pixel roadmap is here: Pixel 11, Watch 5, and two possible secret products! Find out why the Pixel 10a is the budget phone to wait for, the new Tens...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM
NEW video is here! Let's talk about what's coming in 2026 for Pixel hardware, including two wildcard mystery devices 👀
https://youtu.be/jdQx88uj3jA
https://youtu.be/jdQx88uj3jA
Finally got around to listening to YUNGBLUD. It's like someone downloaded a Hot Topic store, uploaded it to ChatGPT, and said, "Now make a band." It was the most milquetoast thing I've ever heard. Kids, if you're reading this, your parents should be SCARED of the music you listen to. This ain't it.
January 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Finally got around to listening to YUNGBLUD. It's like someone downloaded a Hot Topic store, uploaded it to ChatGPT, and said, "Now make a band." It was the most milquetoast thing I've ever heard. Kids, if you're reading this, your parents should be SCARED of the music you listen to. This ain't it.
If this rumor pans out and the Pixel 10a launches in February, that could mean the Pixel 11 series would also jump ahead a month. That would mean new Pixels in July, which is crazy to even think about.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10a-release-february-3632073/
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10a-release-february-3632073/
The Pixel 10a could be launching surprisingly soon
Google's next midrange phone has been rumored to be arriving earlier in the year that A-series devices normally do. It could be in February.
www.androidauthority.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
If this rumor pans out and the Pixel 10a launches in February, that could mean the Pixel 11 series would also jump ahead a month. That would mean new Pixels in July, which is crazy to even think about.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10a-release-february-3632073/
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10a-release-february-3632073/
This is a smart move by Apple. Google is becoming the dominant player in the Gen-AI space, and it will handily survive the inevitable bursting of the AI bubble. We'll see how Apple fans take to the news, though.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/a...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/a...
Apple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this year
Google's market value surpassed Apple for the first time since 2019 as it rolls out updated artificial intelligence features.
www.cnbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
This is a smart move by Apple. Google is becoming the dominant player in the Gen-AI space, and it will handily survive the inevitable bursting of the AI bubble. We'll see how Apple fans take to the news, though.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/a...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/a...
The guy in front of us on the plane has mounted his phone to the ceiling. Insanity or genius?
January 12, 2026 at 12:19 AM
The guy in front of us on the plane has mounted his phone to the ceiling. Insanity or genius?
Alison and I just had a blast checking out Interstellar Arc at AREA15 in Vegas. I don't want to say too much about it due to spoilers, but all I'll say is that Trekkies who also love Cosmos will be very happy! Here's a shot Alison took of me.
January 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Alison and I just had a blast checking out Interstellar Arc at AREA15 in Vegas. I don't want to say too much about it due to spoilers, but all I'll say is that Trekkies who also love Cosmos will be very happy! Here's a shot Alison took of me.
NEW video is live! Come with me on a tour of CES as I talk about what links nearly all the products on the show floor. https://youtu.be/iJLaUwOXDxQ
At CES 2026, one thing popped up over and over again
Discover the hidden tech behind the Galaxy S25 Ultra, rollable laptops, and AI data centers. Join me on the CES 2026 show floor as I reveal how Corning's gla...
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January 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NEW video is live! Come with me on a tour of CES as I talk about what links nearly all the products on the show floor. https://youtu.be/iJLaUwOXDxQ
A laptop with glass similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra's? Yes please! 😍 #ces2026 #sponsored
January 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
A laptop with glass similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra's? Yes please! 😍 #ces2026 #sponsored
Yes, I am at CES. How did you know?
January 7, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Yes, I am at CES. How did you know?
Lanh and I made a quick video about the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro at CES 2026, and how its innovative display tech is long overdue for mainstream adoption. Check it out at Android Authority's channel! https://youtu.be/B0S7pPrcWts
I’m tired of waiting for this to go mainstream
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January 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Lanh and I made a quick video about the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro at CES 2026, and how its innovative display tech is long overdue for mainstream adoption. Check it out at Android Authority's channel! https://youtu.be/B0S7pPrcWts
January 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Happy New Year, everyone! 🥳 I know 2026 is going to be a great one ❤️
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Happy New Year, everyone! 🥳 I know 2026 is going to be a great one ❤️
The FINAL video of 2025 is here, and it's all about the phones that tempted me away from the Pixel in 2025. There's also a special message at the end from me and Lanh ❤️: https://youtu.be/lezgWEIsZe8
If I weren't a Pixel Guy, I'd use these 2025 phones
I’m still Team Pixel, but these 2025 smartphones proved that Google has some heavy competition. Watch as I break down the 2025 flagships that almost made me switch ecosystems. However, I’ll also tell you why I’m sticking with the Pixel 10 Pro despite the overwhelming competition. 🛒 Buy the Pixel 10 Pro: https://andauth.co/BuyPixel10ProCSB 🛒 Buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL: https://andauth.co/BuyPixel10ProXLCSB 🛒 Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra: https://andauth.co/BuyGalaxyS25UltraCSB 🛒 Buy the OPPO Find X9 Pro: https://andauth.co/BuyOPPOFindX9ProCSB 🛒 Buy the Nothing Phone 3: https://andauth.co/BuyNothingPhone3CSB 🛒 Buy the OnePlus 13: https://andauth.co/BuyOnePlus13CSB 👀 Want to know more about why I love the Pixel 10 Pro? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/KKrxqtMFdfI 👋 Curious about who I am and what I'm doing here? Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJUND21-ykk ✅ SUBSCRIBE for more personal tech takes: https://www.youtube.com/@cscottbrown?sub_confirmation=1 💬 Join my Discord to engage with me and other viewers: https://discord.gg/dkWjSPUnvA 📧 Business inquiries please use: csbrown@authoritymedia.com SOCIAL: https://www.bsky.app/profile/cscottbrown.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@c.scottbrown...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The FINAL video of 2025 is here, and it's all about the phones that tempted me away from the Pixel in 2025. There's also a special message at the end from me and Lanh ❤️: https://youtu.be/lezgWEIsZe8
Last week's video was on customizing home screens, but I kept things simple to cut down on time. Here's my new setup, which took more time (and cost a few bucks!) but is still based on all the same principles in the video. Give it a watch here: https://youtu.be/hJ4oB9lBxGY?si=aBMYmNTF-nYY-7kp
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Last week's video was on customizing home screens, but I kept things simple to cut down on time. Here's my new setup, which took more time (and cost a few bucks!) but is still based on all the same principles in the video. Give it a watch here: https://youtu.be/hJ4oB9lBxGY?si=aBMYmNTF-nYY-7kp
The newest episode of the Authority Insights #podcast is live! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnqjkgZVotVqxfqWf8CwCRu2sTRlKiNDn
Authority Insights Podcast
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December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The newest episode of the Authority Insights #podcast is live! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnqjkgZVotVqxfqWf8CwCRu2sTRlKiNDn
Here's an interesting development from Google. Announcing this on the Friday before Christmas either means Google was really pushing it to the wire...or hopes the news will be buried 🤷 Either way, Assistant has a bit more time! https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-transition-deadline-3626827/
Google's no longer going to force everyone off Assistant by the end of the year
Google's work on transitioning mobile devices using the Google Assistant over to Gemini will now continue into 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Here's an interesting development from Google. Announcing this on the Friday before Christmas either means Google was really pushing it to the wire...or hopes the news will be buried 🤷 Either way, Assistant has a bit more time! https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-transition-deadline-3626827/
What to buy the techie who has everything? 🎄 SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp!
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December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What to buy the techie who has everything? 🎄 SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp!
#sponsored by SwitchBot | Buy one here: https://andauth.co/SwitchBotCandleWarmerCSB
#sponsored by SwitchBot | Buy one here: https://andauth.co/SwitchBotCandleWarmerCSB
How to REALLY update a Pixel Watch! ⌚
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How to REALLY update a Pixel Watch! ⌚