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#SGGQA 437: Netflix Price Hike, Playstation Price Hike, RIP Mac Pro, Vivo X300 Ultra Global

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:21:13 -0000

Musk lost a court case! Meta and Youtube lost a court case! Internet service providers won a court case! RAM prices are fluctuating, but Sony and Netflix are hiking prices. Microsoft had a really bad quarter. Vivo announces the X300 Ultra! Android might get a handy feature back soon!

And I have to say a fond farewell to the Mac Pro...

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 436: OpenAI needs more Human BRAINS, Android Side-Loading Explained, iQOO 15R Impressions!

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:07:51 -0000

More drama around Elon Musk's defrauding of twitter investors. UK government backtracks on AI permissions. Adobe penalties listed in subscription lawsuit. Tim Cook claims he's not political. OpenAI plans to double current employee count.

FireFox is adding a free VPN tier. Microsoft starts damage control on Windows 11 reputation. Amazon might try another phone. Google details the silly restrictions on installing apps.

And I've been spending some quality time with the iQOO 15R!

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 435: Oppo and Vivo Price Increases, AirPods Max 2, Steam Machine Verified, Adobe Lawsuit Settlement

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:41:39 -0000

Adobe is settling a lawsuit with the DOJ. The EU is looking to an alternative office suite. Amazon is removing 4k video streaming for the poors. Meta is doing another round of layoffs, while the company looks to buy MORE AI nonsense. Google sells off their fiber broadband business. Oppo and Vivo announce price increases. Apple launches the AirPods Max 2. Samsung is looking to make benchmarking easier for developers. Google Play Games is offering game trial downloads!

Digg is dead. Again.

And we can chat about the Steam Frame and Steam Machine news!

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 434: New MacBooks, AI Adult Content, Data Center Investments Drying Up

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:07:13 -0000

Musk is in court trying to explain tweets that shook up company stock prices. LibreOffice scores a win against the EU. Oracle is slashing jobs as data center funding dries up. Nvidia slowing investments in OpenAI, and OpenAI hits the brakes on Adult Content. Google is absolutely ripping off websites and hurting their traffic. Vivo is showing off some hot new BIG camera sensors on the X300 Ultra.

And we have to chat about these new MacBooks!

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 433: Samsung Flops, iPhone 17e Announced, MWC News, Pajama Podcast!

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:50:46 -0000

It's a crazy week launching all the big headlines from MWC 2026!

Robots, and AI, and WACKY new phones!

Plus we should spend a little time discussing Samsung's "new" Galaxy S phones.

We're keeping this week's show a little more casual, but we'll still get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 432: OpenAI Speakers, CoPilot Snoops on Confidential Info, An Interview about AI with AMD's Michael Nordquist

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:42:07 -0000

It's an AI heavy episode, and I'm bringing out some big guns!

OpenAI is making some hardware, and while that's kinda stupid, we're REALLY more concerned about the plans for adult content. Disney and Paramount are putting pressure on Bytedance to remove copyrighted characters from Seedance Gen AI tools. Google and Microsoft are trying to find influencers to promote AI, but fewer are taking the cash.

And I have a chat with Michael Nordquist, VP of Product Marketing at AMD, to talk about the hardware side of consumer AI.

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 431: EU vs TikTok, Steam Machine Delayed, AI Bubble Deflating, Colleges Ban Smartglasses

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:39:24 -0000

EU Commission claims the TikTok algorithm is bad for you. Tech stocks took a hit last week. Colleges look to ban smartglasses for testing. OpenAI's scheme to eat up all the RAM is also hurting their own products. Samsung is skipping magnets on the S26. Vivo is looking to compete with action cameras. Steam Machine is delayed because of component costs, but why did we think it would be cheap?

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 430: The Year of Linux (for Gaming), Apple Subscription Greed, NVIDIA Bails on OpenAI

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:12:37 -0000

Happy Monday!

Tesla is cancelling cars to build more robots. TikTok is getting uninstalled at a higher rate than last year. Apple is committing to more greed with YOUR subscriptions! NVIDIA is pumping the brakes on another investment in OpenAI.

And we should chat about how 2026 really is shaping up to be the year for Linux! At least in gaming...

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 429: TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter Dumpster Fires, Apple's AI Pin

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:44:47 -0000

PAJAMA PODCAST!

We're going to let the chat take the wheel, but there's a TON of news out about the raging dumpster fires our social media have become. Plus, why is Apple working on an AI pin?

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 428: ChatGPT Adds Ads, Google Antitrust Appeal, Asus Leaves Phone Market, Xiaomi 17 Ultra is HERE!

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:58:15 -0000

Our second show of the year, and the tech news is coming in hot!Google is appealing its historic antitrust ruling. OpenAI is almost out of money AGAIN, so they're looking to ads in ChatGPT to bring in revenue! Starlink wants to sell off your data to train AI. Samsung will limit increases in RAM production to keep prices high. Meta lays off THOUSANDS of VR developers. WhisperPair is using Bluetooth earbuds to attack Android phones! Asus will be exiting the smartphone market.

PLUS! A little community on Digg might be fun for you to check out.

And we HAVE to talk about the weekend I just spent with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition!

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 427: Back from CES, ChromeOS Support, Switch 2 Sales Down

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:46:31 -0000

The first podcast of 2026!

Details emerge on a RedMagic 11 Air! OnePlus might bring back a "Pro" model! Google says ChromeOS will keep getting long term support. Switch 2 sales are down compared to the original Switch.

And we should chat about this year's CES!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 426: Honor's HUGE Battery, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and Wrapping Up 2025!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:29:33 -0000

Our last podcast of 2025 is a PJ POD! LET'S GO!

Wrapping up 2025 with some fun gadget news. Xiaomi announced the 17 Ultra, and we get a sneak peak at Honor's new MASSIVE battery phone.

We can also chat out some of the top stories of the year! Happy Holidays!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 425: Xiaomi 17 Ultra Revealed, NVIDIA GPU Cuts, US TikTok Ban Avoided

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:47:45 -0000

Apple and Google face regulatory pressure in Japan. TikTok might finally have a new USA home. YouTube bans channels for AI slop. Spotify's entire database was just copied. NVIDIA looking to squeeze gamers. Samsung announces a new chip. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been revealed.

And we should take a moment to remember a techie who passed too soon.

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 424: Disney Invests in OpenAI, Apple Loses Payment Case Appeal, Samsung to end SATA SSD Business

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:22:17 -0000

Verizon lost a small claims court case which might help others! Roomba's parent company is bankrupt! Samsung might end their SSD business. Disney invests in OpenAI. EU launches another anti-trust probe into Google search. Apple loses their appeal in their payments case.

And maybe we could talk a LITTLE about this new phone on my desk...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 423: Musk vs the EU, Netflix and Paramount Want WB, Meta Glasses Delayed

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:48:32 -0000

Elon Musk has declared war on the EU because of a small fine. Netflix really wants to buy WB, but Paramount might weasel in with a counter offer. Meta has delayed their AR glasses another year. The iPhone Air continues to flop.

And we have to chat about this cute new tablet in my office!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 422: AI With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:04:24 -0000

A study is out showing you learn better with traditional search than with AI summaries. ChatGPT might start incorporating ads. Memory prices are skyrocketing, and this is probably bad news for the Galaxy S26. Sony announced a new camera sensor. Valve's Steam Machine will be priced similarly to a mini pc. OnePlus 15 clears the FCC FINALLY!

And we can chat a little about thin phones, and how Chinese brands likely will skip that trend...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let's Chat About AirDrop on Android...

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:41:38 -0000

We're on the road! Keeping this week's show a little leaner.

For the last Monday of the month, let's talk about all this AirDrop on Android stuff, and then we'll let the chat decide where to go next.

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 420: Tim Cook Stepping Down and, I'm Still Geeking Out on Steam Frame

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:37:48 -0000

Tim Cook might be stepping down as CEO of Apple, while a court rules Apple must pay penalties on infringing Apple Watch patents. Trumps tariffs might be ruled invalid, which would cost the country billions. Roomba might be going bankrupt, which would kill all those robot vacuums. Google has some big plans for gaming, and will allow "experienced" people to install software on their phones.

And we HAVE to chat about all the Steam Hardware announced last week!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 419: Apple Pays Google for AI, Meta Earns on Ad Fraud, Vivo X300 Pro and OnePlus 15 Are Here!

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:11:53 -0000

We're back with a new batch!

Apple is paying for Google's AI chops! Meta earns a fortune through fraud in ads. AT\&T's iPhone ads falsely promised everyone a free iPhone! Someone studied fast charging! Details surface on Samsung malware. Moto might bring out another premium phone!

And we have both the OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro IN HAND!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies! - PJ POD

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:03:59 -0000

Last Monday of the month, RIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN! Some news to cover as we wrap the month off, and I was hoping we could spend some time chatting about scary movies for the season. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4ST

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#SGGQA 417: AI is Gross and Floundering, Apple and Samsung Thin Phones Flop

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:15:19 -0000

Two main topics this week! Checking in on the failures of the AI market, from lawsuits to lousy revenue. Also, consumers seem to be voting with their wallets and skipping thin phones! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4SL

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#SGGQA 416: Vivo Announces X300 Series, AI Lies When You Reward It, FCC Lets ISPs Charge Hidden Fees

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:05:41 -0000

Keeping the news light this week! The FCC is going to let ISPs charge hidden fees again. South Korea loses a massive data center with no backups. AI gets nasty when you reward its bad behavior. The iQOO 15 was unboxed early. And the Vivo X300 Pro is getting shown off in some travel videos! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Rt

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#SGGQA 415: Pixel 10 Poor Gaming, FCC Attacks School WiFi, Game Pass Price Hike

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:29:06 -0000

The FCC votes against American students using WiFi. We might have passed peak social media use, and young people are "leading the leaving". Microsoft hikes Game Pass prices by 50%. Xiaomi's new phones are being "benchmarked". Google is testing new hardware for the Pixel 11. Genshin is unplayable on the Pixel 10. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Re

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#SGGQA 414: OnePlus 15 and Qualcomm's New Chips - PJ Pod!

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:15:59 -0000

OnePlus is showing off their next phone, and it might land here SOON! Plus Qualcomm has new chips ready for phones, tablets, and PC's! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4R4 Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/WEl1Tt9gPfM

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#SGGQA 413: NVIDIA Stake in Intel, Samsung Fridge Ads, MediaTek's NEW DIMENSITY 9500

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:08:02 -0000

Trumps FCC Chairman is looking for other shows to punish. Nokia hopes an Intel executive can turn their fortunes around. NVIDIA invests in Intel, and Intel looks to be cancelling an upcoming GPU. Microsoft raises prices on XBOX again. Samsung will put ads on your really expensive fridge. Vivo shares some fun slow motion footage from the X300. TSMC chip prices are even higher than last year. And we have to chat about MediaTek's new premium SOC, the Dimensity 9500! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Qh Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/VYprI5x7Cw8

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'Shopping for Superman' Director Interview - Wes Eastin on Comic Book Shops and Silly Super Heroes

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:54:10 -0000

This is a special one for me. My friend Wes Eastin has been working on a documentary for years, talking about the history of comic book shops, the fans who frequent them, and the impact they've had on comics publishing. THE DOCUMENTARY IS FINALLY GETTING A RELEASE! Hilariously though, it's getting distributed on the EXACT SAME DAY as the streaming launch of 'Superman'. What are the odds? TWO movies about comic book characters, with the name "SUPERMAN" in the title, getting launched on the same day! This was a huge labor of love, interviewing creators, business owners, and fans. I loved this documentary, and I hope you'll give it a watch (after you catch some of this conversation I recorded with Wes of course...)

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#SGGQA 412: iPhone Repair Costs, XPERIA 10 Looks Like a Pixel, Korea Halts US Investments

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:50:11 -0000

Amazon and Google face another FTC probe! Korea is halting investment in the USA. California replaces a regulation dropped by the FCC. Microsoft dodges an EU fine. ARM takes a shot at Qualcomm's business model. Pixel 10 has already lost a feature announced at launch. We get a better look at the upcoming Xiaomi 17 and OnePlus 15. iPhone repair costs are pretty high. Nintendo revives the Virtual Boy! And the new XPERIA 10 VII looks a LOT like another phone now... -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4QW Video Replay https://www.youtube.com/live/vhxfrLpiInw

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#SGGQA 411: Google's Ups and Downs with AI and Regulators, Leaks from Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:25:11 -0000

It's been a WILD week for Google. Regulators are looking at fines in the EU, while Google saves Chrome from being sold off. Gmail is accused of censorship. Google deletes climate pledge from their website. Plus, some leaks from Samsung, Xiaomi, and Apple! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Ph Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/vXcfUblFbXA

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#SGGQA 410: A Weekend With the Pixel 10 Pro XL and I Honestly Don't Know Who It's For...

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:57:24 -0000

Amazon is looking at a lawsuit about "buying" digital media. The Trump administration delays tariffs on PC parts again. The FTC is regurgitating a claim about Republican censorship. NVIDIA's customer list doesn't look very healthy. And into my first week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I have a LOT more questions than answers... Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4PT Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/AFU1UKgwBAY

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#SGGQA 409: AI Bubble Bursting and Recapping the Pixel 10 Launch Fiasco - PJ POD!

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:37:06 -0000

It's the last Monday of the month! We have BIG family news! Also, this is when we let the chat take the wheel. We'll go where ever the live chat wants to take us, but I'm sure we'll talk about some AI nonsense. Plus Google launched some phones. There's that too I suppose. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4PC Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/cdFaHiT-GDQ

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#SGGQA 408: Galaxy S25 Ultra Sales are Up, Pixel 10 Disappoints, Anti-Cheat on ARM, Starlink vs Fiber

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:43:10 -0000

Starlink is fighting fiber deployment to neighborhoods. Tiny SSDs might be in our future soon. Epic delivers more anti-cheat tools to ARM computers. India's smartphone market grows slightly. Samsung's Ultra outsells other companies' Ultras. New Dimensity shows up on Geekbench. Oppo might use a new camera sensor. And are we worried about a new Pixel 10 performance leak? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4P2 Video Replay: https://youtube.com/live/cuA83SKqf-w

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#SGGQA 407: Pixel 10 Pro Fold Leaks, Intel Collapsing, Steam Leaves ChromeOS, Net Neutrality vs Supreme Court

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:19:06 -0000

Net Neutrality advocates wont appeal FCC rulings because there's no trust in the Supreme Court to rule fairly. AI companies face largest copyright lawsuit yet. Far Cry might come to TV! Google ends Steam for Chromebook. We get a sneak peek at the Vivo MR headset. Dimensity and Exynos chip rumors are swirling. Sony says they REALLY DO care about XPERIA. The hot news for Samsung is RAM speed. INTEL IS IN A DEATH SPIRAL!!! And is there any meat left on the bones of those Pixel 10 Pro leaks? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://youtube.com/live/yFtE8G8QbDM Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/yFtE8G8QbDM

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#SGGQA 406: Switch Price Hikes, ChatGPT Privacy, Apple Repair Prices, MASSIVE Android Gaming Emulation Leap

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:08:45 -0000

The Trump administration is demanding CBS employ a "bias monitor". US States are trying to revive the FTC's canceled rules on subscriptions. Google is indexing your ChatGPT conversations. Epic wins another appeal against the Play Store. Qualcomm might release another 8 Series chip. Microsoft ends support for Windows SE. Nintendo hikes prices on the OG Switch. Apple hikes prices on iPad repairs. We got a sad look at the folding devices Microsoft cancelled. And we HAVE to talk about game emulation on Android! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Ni Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/FrEe-3FN-Ik

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SGGQA on the Road: Google's Pixel 10 Failure and Gadget Anxiety

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:20:02 -0000

A show on the road this week! The chat had a LOT of thoughts on the Pixel 10! I feel Google has missed a MASSIVE opportunity... ALSO! We've had a stressful couple of days, and our gadgets have helped a lot. However, the gadgets might be ADDING to the stress... Let's chat...

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#SGGQA 405: Amazon Climate Goals, YouTubers Sued, AMD Crushing Intel, Vivo X300 Pro Leaks

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:15:53 -0000

It's a WILD week of news to unpack! Microsoft confirms they can't safeguard data in the EU. Corning settles an anti-trust case. Samsung's chairman settles a ten-year-old fraud case. Amazon is also failing to meet their climate goals. Microsoft kills their movie and TV service. A new chip maker in Japan might start putting some pressure on TSMC. AMD is SAVAGING Intel in retail sales. YOUTUBERS ARE BEING SUED LEFT AND RIGHT BY BIG TECH COMPANIES! And we should chat about these Vivo X300 Pro leaks right? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4NV Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/SBvgLkx9xQw

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Interview: #RightToRepair is only the 1st step! Grading companies on repair with Nathan Proctor of PIRG!

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:06:22 -0000

Right to Repair laws are great, but what if companies dont make repair resources available? I sit down with Nathan Proctor of US PIRG to chat about their new report 'Leaders and Laggards Part II', and how this group is grading companies on their support promises!

Video Version https://youtu.be/EKPnohnNr9Q

Leaders and Laggards (PIRG) https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/leaders-and-laggards-ii/ eWaste Graveyard Interview with Lucas Gutterman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrNFJOX7PBs

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#SGGQA 404: T-Mobile Merger, Intel Gives Up, No More Nokia, Superman is Super Good

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:27:44 -0000

The DOJ is complaining about T-Mobile latest merger, but decides against investigating. Microsoft carbon emissions are still growing instead of meeting their climate targets. Indian billionaire wants to turn every TV in India into a PC. Intel's CEO delivers candid thoughts about losing the chip race ahead of layoffs. HMD stops selling Nokia in the USA. Vivo delivers a better folding phone than Samsung. Sony is having issues with the XPERIA 1 VII. And do we want to chat about Samsung's announcements last week? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Mx Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/q8jbxXTKHc4

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#SGGQA 403: Android 16 Security, Samsung Chip Drama, A Week with the Vivo X200 Ultra

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:23:05 -0000

Ted Cruz is REBUFFED, and states might still be allowed to regulate AI. A study from Sweden details challenges of using screens in education. CloudFlare targets AI scraping sites for free. Samsung is having a rough time selling chips and making chips for other customers. Windows 11 has FINALLY surpassed Windows 10! Android 16 might warn people if their cell network is "insecure". And I have a LOT of thoughts about the Vivo X200 Ultra! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Mh Video Replay: https://youtube.com/live/MTWOQrPgEPo

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#SGGQA 402: Nothing Phone 3 Leaks, Wacky Phone Lenses, Sony WH-1000XM6, and More Open Ear Buds - PJ POD

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:43:13 -0000

Last Monday of the month and we're going to keep this week chill! Wrapping up reviews on Sony's newest premium headphones, Nothing Phone 3 leaks, a WACKY long range phone camera lens, and some clip on jewelry that also plays music! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links - https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4MZ Video Replay - https://youtube.com/live/rl663T7-uHg

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#SGGQA 401: Xbox and AMD, Apple iCloud Lawsuit, Fairphone 6 Leaks, Google Trains AI on Youtube Content

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:39:20 -0000

A bill before the Senate could block states from regulating AI for ten years. Google is getting sued by a solar company for AI search hallucinations. Apple will be facing another consumer lawsuit over iCloud. xAI faces lawsuit over environmental impact of their AI data centers. Google is using YouTube content to train Gemini and Veo3. Adobe launched a new computational camera app. Xbox and AMD partner up for the next generation of gaming hardware, while a Meta collaboration might bring VR support to Xbox. Beat Saber leaves the Playstation. And we HAVE to check out these Fairphone leaks! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4MV Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/GkQpDcIvJ-Q

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#SGGQA 400: AI TikTok Influencers, Google AI Podcasts, A Weekend with Android 16

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:44:50 -0000

The Trump administration is unplugging plans to roll out more fiber broadband. A new PS3 emulator for Android devices is on the Google Play store. TikTok is launching a new AI suite of tools including AI Influencers. Google is turning your search results into an AI podcast. Pebble remains on track to launch the Core 2 Watch. Google seems to be struggling with Pixel 6 and 7 batteries. And I spent a weekend with Android 16 and it was aight.... Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4MN Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/Fx06Jlxlj00

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#SGGQA 399: Switch 2 Repairs ROG XBox Ally, Apple Trashes AI "Reasoning" Ahead of WWDC

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:49:02 -0000

The FCC is kinda broken right now. Ted Cruz will hold up Broadband funding to any state that tries to regulate AI. Google rolls the dice on another court case, this time opting for a jury trial. iFixit isn't much impressed with the Switch 2 repair-ability. Microsoft shows off the "new" ROG Xbox Ally. Apple publishes a study on how AI doesn't really "reason" or think. And what should we expect from WWDC? Will Apple show off more AI? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4MA Video Replay: https://youtube.com/live/9BicQR9PY1A

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#SGGQA 398: Google's Court Case for Chrome, Microsoft's Carbon Footprint, Can Social Media be Less Addictive?

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:26:46 -0000

The case over Google's monopoly is over, and now we wait to see what the penalties might be. Nebraska wants to make social media less addictive for kids with a new law. Germany might tax Facebook and Google more. Microsoft's carbon footprint continues to rise. I did not expect AI slop to be SO popular that now real people are trying to copy AI. And Sony might move XPERIA manufacturing to a third party. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Lx Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/j6IM7VNFTT4

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#SGGQA 397: Google I/O with Less Android, Xiaomi's New Chip, More Ads Coming to YouTube, NVIDIA Bullies Media

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:59:07 -0000

Meta argues in court that "enshittification" doesn't exist, and ads in Instagram are a boon for consumers. NextCloud successfully battles back against Google for app updates. YouTube adding more AI ads to ruin your viewing experience. Xiaomi demos a new chip that should put more pressure on Tensor. Microsoft discontinues the Surface Laptop Studio. Gamers Nexus details their relationship with NVIDIA, and how a massive corporation might pressure media outlets for positive coverage. And we should chat about Google I/O, and how there might be less Android at this years developer conference. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Lb Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/OOMC-1JrX8g

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#SGGQA XTRA - Lucas Gutterman of US PIRG Chats About Gadgets "Designed to Last"

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:02:58 -0000

It’s REALLY annoying when a gadget becomes waste because of bad software! The folks at U.S. PIRG have started a list of gadgets that were sent to landfills before their time. Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG sat down with me to chat about the enormous scale of the problem, and ways consumers can get more bang for their gadget buck!

eWaste Graveyard https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/electronic-waste-graveyard/
U.S. PIRG official site https://pirg.org/
PIRG Chromebook support campaign https://pirg.org/articles/why-google-announced-chromebooks-will-last-for-10-years/

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#SGGQA 396: Tariffs with China Paused, Windows 10 Support Extended, XPERIA 1 VII Leaks

Mon, 12 May 2025 22:23:30 -0000

A wild week of political news. Trump and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days. Trump kills a broadband initiative meant to help connect people and train people in tech jobs. The FTC will not enforce "click to cancel" rule. Republicans kill WiFi options for low income students. Plus, Philips intros 3D printing repair kits for their products. Microsoft extends some support for Windows 10. And, the XPERIA 1 VII leaks look like Sony will charge even more for their flagship phone. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4LN Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/1ovBVA20wFo

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#SGGQA 395: Galaxy S25 Edge Leaks, Half Life 3 is Playable, Tim Cook Blew Up the App Store

Mon, 05 May 2025 21:32:23 -0000

The Galaxy S25 Edge has leaked! Are folks excited for "thin" again? We got inside info on Apple operations, and it seems Tim Cook has blown up Apple's control over payments on the iPhone. Spotify was quick to jump on Apple's market misstep. Half Life 3 is being play tested. Game site Polygon was sold to Valnet. And we say one more fond goodbye to Skype. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4LA Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/-xqhtnMqPxw

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#SGGQA 394 Let's chat about some movies! Vampires, Zombies, and SHLOCKY Action! (PJ Pod)

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:19:02 -0000

It's the end of the month and that means we're doing a pajama podcast! What movies have you watched this month? Was there a vampire in the movie? Did it our die hard 'Die Hard'? Are we stoked for a new Robocop game? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show notes and links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Kv Video Replay: https://youtube.com/live/brRg1jJqOyA

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#SGGQA 393: Meta on Trial, Google's Ad Monopoly, Phones With BIG Batteries are Coming!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:00:21 -0000

Tesla has been accused of messing with odometers to void warranties. Synology is forcing customers to use their branded hard drives. Microsoft unveiled a 1-bit AI model. Google and Meta are facing some potentially harsh outcomes from recent court cases. And we have to check out this trend of getting bigger batteries in phones! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Kj Video Replay on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/iUi7dF9QMGo

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#SGGQA 392 On The Road: Trump Blinks on Tech Tariffs, Gambling in Kids Games

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:27:26 -0000

Trying a podcast while traveling! The WiFi is bad and the 5G is worse! Let's stumble through a casual chat of some tech news stories, and maybe we can also sort out how we feel about gambling in kids games? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Kb Video Replay on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/kooQfC71zpc

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#SGGQA 391: Trump Tariffs Hurting Tech, Switch 2 Pre-Order Delayed, Apple Stock Tumbles

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:59:04 -0000

It's been a wild week for tech. Trump's tariffs are sending "doom ripples" through the economy, as prices on products rise and stock prices fall. The EU might send Twitter a $1 BILLION dollar fine. Meta is ending fact checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, but still being investigated by Republicans. YouTube is launching a refreshed editing app. And who knew A Minecraft Movie would perform so well at the box office? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/2025/04/07/sggqa-391-trump-tariffs-hurting-tech-switch-2-pre-order-delayed-apple-stock-tumbles Video Replay on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/1HyvnlOl7NY

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#SGGQA 390: Musk Sells Twitter to Himself, Pixel 9a Shipping Soon, YouTube is Killing Tech Reviews - PJ Podcast!

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:37:25 -0000

Musk sold Twitter to himself, and still lost money on the deal! We have a better idea of when the Pixel 9a will start shipping. And we're going to let the chat take the wheel for a good old fashioned podcast in our pajamas! Let's get our tech week started right! Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4KF Video Replay on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/3-gSk4Lza9o

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#SGGQA 389 Apple TV+ Losing $1Billion, Pixel 9a Announced, A Weekend With the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:30:04 -0000

Apple is losing a BILLION dollars a year on TV+. The EU is looking at stricter regulations for Apple's anti-competitive business practices. AI researchers say our current progress on AI is a dead end. The Trump administration is firing the Democrats at the FTC. France rejects proposals for tech backdoors. Plex is raising prices.

Google showed off a new phone, but we dont know exactly when you can buy it. And we should chat about my first weekend with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 388 Desktop Mode Coming to Android, Google Play Games on PC, Tesla Autopilot Drives Through Walls

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:05:10 -0000

There's a court case pushing back against the FCC dropping a popular rule against robocalls. The former director of a rural broadband plan speaks out against satellite solutions, while the EU looks to replace Starlink in Ukraine. Meta has succeeded in halting the promotion of a book written by a former employee, but that seems to be more advertising FOR the book. A court case sets precedent that AI generated content can not claim fair use if the AI is trained on conpyrighted material. Google showed off the Play Games on PC at GDC, and there's more rumbling AGAIN about a desktop mode coming to Android 16, or 17, or maybe 18... And we have to chuckle at that Tesla driving through a wall test! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Jk Video Replay on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/RpE6x3y-YrU

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#SGGQA 387 Apple Delays AI Features, Pixel 4a Recalled for Battery Safety, Do You Have Old DVDs?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:08:15 -0000

Apple dodges another Apple Watch ban, and they are delaying new AI features for the iPhone. Microsoft and OpenAI might be going through a rough patch. Google still needs to sell off divisions to satisfy the DOJ. DVD's are apparently rotting, and not all can be replaced. The Pixel 4a could be having a Note 7 moment. And we should chat a LITTLE about the 40 minute camera review I just produced... Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show notes and links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4J_ Video replay on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/wQcG8aaVe90

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#SGGQA 386: Xiaomi 15, MWC 2025 Kicks Off, AMD GPUs Looking Good, Apple Sued Over Carbon Claims

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:06:20 -0000

Apple is sued over carbon-neutral claims, and they try to explain why the 16e is such a terrible phone. NVIDIA might be purposely holding back stock to inflate prices. AMD announced some GPUs that might be actual competition for a change. Microsoft is shutting down Skype. OpenAI's new model seems like a dud, but it's MUCH more expensive. EA released the source code for one of my all time favorite classic PC games. MWC kicks off today, but the news has been pretty quiet.

And we HAVE to talk about all this Xiaomi stuff!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 385: Meta Says Piracy is Legal, and Apple REALLY Hates Making Phones for the Poors...

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:42:35 -0000

ANOTHER law firm has been caught using AI to write briefs with fake cases cited. Micorsoft trial shows that more people think AI is lame once they learn how it works. Meta says piracy is legal. Amazon kills their Android app store. Apple does pull end to end encryption in the UK, like we said they would. And a new iPhone is out that basically confirms Apple hates poor people. Let's get our tech week started right! Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4J9 Video Replay on YouTube!

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#SGGQA 384: No OnePlus Open 2, Vivo V50 is Here, New iPhone SE Soon?

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:53:07 -0000

Arm will be making their own chips soon! Apple might finally refresh the iPhone SE. A HUGE collection of films is available for move fans. OnePlus sets the record straight on the Open 2. And we should chat about Vivo's latest mid-ranger... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 383: Galaxy S25 is a FLOP, Apple To Break Encryption in UK, Google Snoops on Photos, Meta Torrented 80TB of Books

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:07:02 -0000

The UK is ordering Apple to build back doors into encrypted accounts. Meta torrented over 80 TERABYTES of books. Patent shows off Nintendo's joycon mouse mode. Google is snooping on your images. A study shows protections from new strains of COVID plummet. Apple STILL might be working on AR glasses after all. And we should chat about how weak the response has been for the Samsung Galaxy S25. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Gm Video Replay on Twitch! Video Replay on YouTube!

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#SGGQA 382: Zenfone 12 Ultra Leaks, Apple Kills AR Glasses, Google "Voluntary Exit" for Employees

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:50:30 -0000

Meta is still burning BILLIONS on XR projects. Apple is killing their glasses project, with NOTHING to show for it. Google is offering a "voluntary exit" plan ahead of layoffs. Intel will coast on chips for 2025. Samsung Chairman acquitted of fraud and bribery charges. Tesla's financials are looking... Bad... And we need to chat about this new Zenfone leak! Let's get our tech week started right! Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Fy

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#SGGQA 381: Galaxy S25 Series is Lame, Ads on Threads, Google Buys HTC VR Team

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:01:00 -0000

Ads are set to start on Threads. The RTX 5090 is already listed on ebay at ridiculous prices. Google is buying part of the HTC VR team. Epic is adding mobile titles to their free games giveaways. The FCC is on the attack against news agencies that fact check the GOP. And we should spend some time talking about Samsung's latest whiffs... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 380: Apple Pulls Plug on AI News, CoPilot in Your Office Apps, There's a Switch 2 Coming!

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:19:09 -0000

Apple is pulling AI news summaries as Microsoft adds MORE AI to your Office apps. Current FCC Chair leaves with a message condemning the "punishment" of coverage unfavorable to the President. Twitter might need to hand over detailed information on how its algorithm works. And we definitely need to chat about this new Switch coming! Let's get our tech week started right! Video Replay on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/AW4_fnXYJiA Show notes and links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4FN

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#SGGQA 379: Back at Home from Evacuating, and Ready for a Tech Podcast!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:13:34 -0000

We're finally back at home after a stressful couple of days. Thankfully the family, our home, and our neighborhood are safe. We're not quite out of the woods as fires rage on and winds will fluctuate, but we're getting a bit of calm now. We have some tech news to cover, and gadgets to chat, but I'm going to let the viewers take the wheel on this one. Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 378: Tesla Sales Dip, Meta Deletes AI Bots, Apple Settles Siri Privacy Lawsuit, No Net Neutrality for You!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:43:12 -0000

An appeals court strikes down Net Neutrality. Meta is deleting its own AI bots. Tesla sales dip for the first time. Apple admits NO wrongdoing in Siri privacy settlement. A ton of media enters the public domain. And some fancy new glasses are making waves at CES! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 377: Holiday Tech Support, Travel Tech, and Wrapping Up 2024 - PJ Pod!

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:39:34 -0000

We're keeping this week's show comfy! I've returned from back to back family trips, and I have a LOT of thoughts on traveling with a bunch of gadgets! Let's get our tech week started right! Video Replay on YouTube! Links and Show Notes!

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#SGGQA 376 Holiday Hangout, Google Taps MediaTek for Pixel 10, Android XR Announced

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:27 -0000

We're keeping this week's show comfy! Google is looking at using MediaTek parts in the next Pixel, as their exclusive arrangement with Samsung comes to a close. We also have a first look at Android XR. Plus, what's going on with LG and Blu-Ray drives? Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 375 Google BREAKS PROMISE for Pixel 6 Support, Best Premium Android Games of 2024!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:54:38 -0000

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Google BROKE THEIR PROMISE of 3 OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7! Apple is getting sued over iCloud and searching for abuse materials. Also, the next iPhone SE could have a poor radio using something other than Qualcomm. The XREAL One are in the GadgetLab. And, we'll give out some BEST OF THE YEAR awards for PREMIUM games on mobile! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 374 Snapdragon X Laptops Flop, Phone Chips Battle, Do People Want Headphone Jacks Back?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:07:18 -0000

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ISPs tell the FCC that "excellent service" is why their customers stay. AI companies are squeezing utilities to increase energy costs to consumers. Only 700,000 CoPilot+ laptops have been sold this quarter. Intel's CEO has stepped down. My pal Jaime Rivera is leaving Pocketnow. Qualcomm vs MediaTek vs Google, Who's making the best phone chip for 2025? And let's chat a little about headphone jacks on mobile devices... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 373: Back from MediaTek India, New Phone Chips, and the Travel Tech I Love! PJ Pod!

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:32:20 -0000

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I'm back from India!

After a whirlwind trip to New Delhi, I'm back in the States, and I have a LOT of thoughts on the conference I attended. MediaTek covered my travel and accommodations, but it was also an opportunity to test out a BUNCH of gear for travel.

From new bags, to multi-monitor setups, what tech worked? Let's chat travel! Let's get our tech week started right!

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SGGQA 372 Jetlagged in India to Talk About MediaTek

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:15:12 -0000

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MY FIRST TRIP TO INDIA!

I'm on two hours of sleep, and that means we're going to ramble pretty hard about travel, phone processors, and some of the recent news in the United States. This is gonna be a WACKY show, but I'm excited for this event!

Travel and accommodations provided by MediaTek.

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#SGGQA 371: Snapdragon 8 Elite Runs HOT, Microsoft Fumbles AI Strategy, Net Neutrality Argued Before Judges, Apple Buys Pixelmator

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:09:33 -0000

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Happy Monday!

The courts are arguing over Net Neutrality again! The DA investigating Musk over $1 Million prices is getting death threats. Russian fines Google an IMPOSSIBLE amount of money. Microsoft stock is down after earnings call, they're delaying Recall again, and they're already set to abandon "CoPilot" branding to copy Apple. Tidal needs more marketing, so Jack Dorsey fired the marketing team. Intel is in ROUGH shape. NVIDIA might make an ARM chip. Apple is buying a popular photo editing app. And lets talk about those Snapdragon 8 Elite benchmarks...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 370: Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 9400, Redditors Pollutes Google Search, Free the McFlurry!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:20:40 -0000

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Happy Monday!

Cable companies want a stay on the FTC's new Click To Cancel rule. The McFlurry machine can now be repaired! Videos games can not be archived for history. Redditors are working to pollute Google search results. Intel's chips are underwhelming AND showing issues. And we should probably chat about these new phone chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 369: OnePlus 13 Spotted, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, New LG Phone Patent, Qualcomm's Canceled Dev Kit

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:48:42 -0000

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Happy Monday!

The FCC is taking aim at broadband caps! The FTC's new click to cancel rule should be popular with consumers. Now GOOGLE is looking to invest in nuclear power for AI. Elon Musk is facing increased scrutiny, as ALL his business are now in regulator crosshairs. Qualcomm killed off their dev kit. LG filed a new phone patent. OnePlus 13 was caught in the wild. Samsung has a new foldable out.

And what's up with my glasses? I think I look pretty good in glasses...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 368: DOJ Proposes Android Split from Google, Samsung in Crisis, XBox Purchases Coming to Android App

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:03:30 -0000

Video Replay on Twitch Video Replay on YouTube Happy Monday! Samsung is having another rough week as company executives admit the brand is in crisis. The DOJ is proposing BROAD measures to split departments like Android and Chrome away from Google. Google is working on new search tools and a Linux terminal for Android. GoG makes fun of Steams new disclosures ahead of California digital media law. And we should probably chat about gaming, XBox, and mobile app stores... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 367: Samsung Bricks Phones and Cancels Exynos, OpenAI Doubles Company Valuation, Reddit Cracks Down on Mods Again

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:02:34 -0000

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Happy Monday!

Samsung is having a rough week. From almost selling off their foundry to potentially cancelling the Exynos 2500. OpenAI scams more investors into paying their current bills. California Governor vetoes AI bill. Microsoft maybe wasn't joking about buying a nuclear plant to power their data centers. Amazon is going to ramp up more ads for Prime Video. And we should probably chat about more Reddit drama...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 366: Galaxy S24 FE, Carriers Killing Competition, Apple Exits OpenAI Round, Panels Postmortem

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:44:44 -0000

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Happy Monday! We got a healthy mix of news and reviews to chew through this week! California will require companies to tell customers they dont really own the media they buy online! Apple exits talks to fund OpenAI. Australia is cracking down on phone competition. Samsung released some new hardware! Xiaomi released some new hardware! And a post on Reddit did an INCREDIBLE deep dive into the new Panels app! Let's get our tech week started right!

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SGGQA 365: Podcasting in an Airport from the OnePlus Pad 2...

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:17:35 -0000

I'm stuck in an airport! We STILL need to podcast though! Setting up a little stream on the OnePlus Pad 2, and camping out in a quiet corner of the Baltimore airport, we had a fun gadget chat about new Chips, influencer marketing, and how to stream a podcast from a tablet! Enjoy!

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#SGGQA 364: Apple's EU Tax Bill, Google Gemini For ALL, Is Pixel Better than iPhone This Year?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:24:25 -0000

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Happy Monday! Apple is looking at a chunky tax bill in the EU after years of sweetheart deals in Ireland. EU regulators are also looking at video game in-game currencies. Google is rolling out Gemini to every Android user. And we should probably chat about smartphone expectations. Is Pixel the better buy than an iPhone this year? Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 363: Apple iPhone 16 Event Pre-Show - What Makes a Phone Worth $1000?

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:25:05 -0000

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Happy Monday! A shorter and more casual show this week. We'll be leading up to the Apple Event for the iPhone 16, chatting about some housekeeping, and trying to answer the question: > What makes a phone worth over $1000? Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 362: Anandtech Ends, OpenAI Bailout, California Kill Switch, Smartphones are Dying

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:03:07 -0000

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Happy Monday! California has a new AI law, but it might not be what we really need. OpenAI is in talks to raise more funding. Starlink is keeping Twitter alive in Brazil. We say goodbye to AnandTech. And can we have a chat about phones? What's going on with phones? Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 361: Rental App Price Collusion, AI Movie Marketing, Apple App Store Split, Pixel 9A Leaks

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:03:39 -0000

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Happy Monday! The DOJ is suing a developer that helps landlords raise rental prices. AI is now making up fake reviewer quotes for film trailers. Apple is splitting up the App Store team. Meta is giving up on the premium VR headset. And we should probably chat about the Pixel 9a leak. Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 360 - We Need to Talk About #TeamPixel, Google, and the Pixel 9...

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:17:39 -0000

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This was going to be a post-birthday stream, where we got to geek out about new phones and a fun travel experience. Then Google's PR did something really dumb, and the whole internet pounced on a small group of creators. I suppose we should spend some time chatting about PR, reviewing, and working with Team Pixel... Let's get our tech week started right!

First Mention of #TeamPixel on the Google Keyword Blog (2017 Internet Archive Link)
Google's "Breakdown" of #TeamPixel Members (2018 Internet Archive Link)
Google's Current "Definition" of what #TeamPixel is (Internet Archive Link)

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#SGGQA 359: Intel's Very Bad Week, Musk America PAC Election Fraud, Logitech Forever Mouse, No One's Buying AI

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:04:24 -0000

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Intel had an AWFUL week announcing earnings. Elon Musk's PAC is being investigated for election fraud. Bitcoin prices drop after Trump endorses crypto. Gamestop ends the publishing run of Game Informer magazine. Samsung's CEO is upset at Apple Copycat designs. Logitech is floating the idea of a subscription mouse. And we should chat about AI... Again... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 358: OnePlus Pad 2 is Here, EU Fines Facebook, Apple Intelligence Delayed, OpenAI Might Go Bankrupt

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:50:30 -0000

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Happy Monday! AI is dumb! Twitter has secretly opted ALL their users in to training their Grok AI. Apple is delaying their machine learning features for a future iOS update. OpenAI might be going bankrupt as their revenue is nowhere near covering their expense. Also, Facebook faces HUGE fines in the EU, Adobe is under investigation by the DOJ, and I'm super excited about the OnePlus Pad 2! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 357: Pixel 9 Reveal, CrowdStrike Grounding Flights, Netflix Squeezing Consumers, Apple Training AI on YouTubers

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:04:03 -0000

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TONS of tech news! Net Neutrality rules have been put on hold by the courts. Netflix is squeezing consumers for more money again! Apple is training AI on YouTubers. Google is killing their link shortener. The FTC criticizes Microsoft's Gamepass price increases. Intel says their chips are fine! CrowdStrike broke the internet! And we have the official reveal of the Pixel 9! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 356: Samsung UnPacked, AT&T Hack, Twitter Blue Checkmarks Ruled Deceptive, Vision Pro Interest Declines

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:32:54 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! I'm still on the mend from Covid, but there's tech news to chat about! Hackers got EVERYTHING from AT&T! EU regulators say Twitter's blue checks are deceptive. Developer interest in Vision Pro has dropped significantly. And, we should unpack Samsung Unpacked! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 355 With TK Bay! Traveling with Our New Laptops, Audeze Maxwell, RealMe 13 Pro, and Covid Comes to Town...

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:50:20 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! I'm finally back in the GadgetLab, but I brought back an EXTRA souvenir from London. TK is joining me for a casual chat this week, as we follow up on our new ARM laptops. Have they lived up to the claims? Do they work well for travel? Also we have a new Realme and a fancy gaming headset in our hands! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 354: PJ Pod - A Short Show from the Road on the Surface Laptop 7

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:10:56 -0000

HAPPY MONDAY! I'm on location! Let's see how the Surface Laptop handles a short show on the road! We'll let the chat guide us on this geeky start to our week! Also, what's going on with Louis Rossman and MKBHD?

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#SGGQA 353: Maybe I WON'T Review the Surface Laptop? Apple Fails to Support iPhones!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:34:06 -0000

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Happy FATHER'S DAY!

I had an amazing weekend, and woke up to a catastrophe! This is gonna be a weird show. I'm actively on different chats between my bank and Microsoft to figure out if my pre-order will ship. Also, Apple seems to have abandoned support for the iPhone 15 and older iPhone Pros.

And we should probably chat about AI stuff right?

I got kinda dark on this one, but let'sTRY to get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 352 WWDC Pre-Show! Windows Recall Backlash, Adobe's Terms of Service, Google Avoids a Jury Trial

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:12:32 -0000

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A shorter show this week as Apple is set to kick off WWDC 2024! Google is cutting checks to avoid a jury trial in their latest lawsuit. Microsoft finally responds to the backlash against Windows Recall. Adobe has burned down a LOT of creator goodwill with their newest TOS change. A judge is ordering Apple to hand over all their decision making documents and App Store guidelines. And we should place our bets on how many times Apple Executives will say "AI" during the WWDC keynote. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Maybe stop shilling for Apple’s AirTags? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/06/09/maybe-stop-shilling-for-apples-airtags-googles-find-my-device-network-is-just-getting-started/
Gamesir X4 Controller Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/06/07/gamesir-x4-aileron-phone-controller-review-no-backbone-needed/
Suing Apple was a Necessary Step https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/06/05/suing-apple-is-a-necessary-step-in-challenging-our-perception-of-big-tech/
Pixel 8a vs OnePlus 12R https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/06/04/pixel-8a-vs-oneplus-12r-the-best-mid-range-phone-fight-in-the-usa/
Pebblebee and Chipolo Android trackers are HERE! https://www.patreon.com/posts/pebblebee-and-105412292
OnePlus 12 Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/30/oneplus-12-camera-conclusion-like-the-oneplus-open-but-less-expensive/
Samsung Scummy Repair Practices https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/28/samsung-scummy-repair-contract-forces-shops-to-destroy-your-phone-ifixit-drops-samsung-partnership/
Geekom A8 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/24/geekom-a8-mini-pc-review-a-ryzen-9-8945hs-in-a-tiny-shell/
Apple Tracks EVERYONE With WiFi https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/24/apple-tracks-everyone-through-wifi-how-to-opt-out-of-apple-wifi-tracking/
Windows Update Made my ARM Tablet Faster! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/23/windows-11-24h2-update-made-my-arm-tablet-faster/
Getac Rugged Laptop REVIEW! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/21/getac-v110-g7-rugged-convertible-laptop-military-grade-tough/
Google cuts a check to avoid a Jury https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/07/business/google-doj-antitrust-case-judge-decision/index.html
Microsoft Recalls Recall https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-addresses-windows-recall-backlash-promises-to-fix-security-issues-and-make-it-opt-in
Judge demands App Store documents from Apple https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/03/epic-games-judge-apple-documents/
Adobe responds to criticism of new TOS https://lifehacker.com/tech/adobe-has-responded-to-criticism-of-its-new-terms-of-service
Juan Rambles on briefly about WWDC…

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#SGGQA 351 - Whats New at Computex, Android Location Trackers, Samsung Faces Strike, Apple Labor Negotiations

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:09:43 -0000

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Samsung is facing a labor strike for the first time ever. Apple is union busting. The FCC cancelled its affordable internet program. AI is all the rage with investors, but no one is using it. Android trackers are FINALLY here! And, we should chat announcements at Computex! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 350 - PJ Pod - Samsung's Bad Week, Windows Recall, and an Apple Reel Goes Viral

Mon, 27 May 2024 18:32:22 -0000

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The last Monday of the month and I'm letting my hair down. It's time for a PJ Podcast, and we're letting the chat take the lead. Where ever the viewers want to go. We might talk about Samsung's BAD week. We could chat about this Windows feature no one seems to like. We could just riff on X-Men for an hour, or look at Instagram reels. ANYTHING GOES! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Geekom A8 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/24/geekom-a8-mini-pc-review-a-ryzen-9-8945hs-in-a-tiny-shell/
Apple Tracks EVERYONE With WiFi https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/24/apple-tracks-everyone-through-wifi-how-to-opt-out-of-apple-wifi-tracking/
Windows Update Made my ARM Tablet Faster! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/23/windows-11-24h2-update-made-my-arm-tablet-faster/
Getac Rugged Laptop REVIEW! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/21/getac-v110-g7-rugged-convertible-laptop-military-grade-tough/
X Elite Laptop Round up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/20/snapdragon-x-elite-laptops-what-you-need-to-know-before-shopping-an-ai-laptop/
AceMagic AD08 OVERDUE REVIEW! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/16/acemagic-ad08-mini-pc-review-is-a-core-i9-wasted-here/
Google IO Reactions: Gemini will destroy YOUR website traffic! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/14/google-i-o-2024-reactions-will-ai-search-destroy-your-website-traffic/
OnePlus 12 WiFi MYSTERY?!?!? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/17/oneplus-12-wifi-mystery-why-is-my-phone-connecting-to-an-optimum-network/
OnePlus 8 Pro’s LAST software update (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-8-pros-104427009
Pixel 8a Quick Unboxing https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/13/pixel-8a-unboxing-and-travel-care-package-from-team-pixel/
TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/08/ticwatch-pro-5-enduro-a-small-refresh-to-a-nice-wear-os-watch/
The LEAST expensive wireless mic I’ve ever reviewed https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/05/10/saramonic-blink500b2-review-least-expensive-wireless-microphones-ive-ever-reviewed/
Hi-Res Audio??? Can you EVEN hear the DIFFRANCE??? https://www.patreon.com/posts/hi-res-audio-can-103682786
OnePlus 12 Camera Conclusion! https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-12-open-103574900
Windows on ARM Already Does That… https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/26/windows-on-arm-already-does-that-office-apps-photo-editing-gaming-and-more/

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#SGGQA 349: Microsoft Surface Event, Wireless Charging Sucks, Dead Internet Theory, AZ Sues Amazon!

Mon, 20 May 2024 20:13:19 -0000

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TECH NEWS! This week is going to be a shorter show because of my voice, but we still have PLENTY to chat about! Microsoft is hosting a Windows on ARM Surface event right before their BUILD developer conference! Arizona is suing Amazon over anti-competitive business practices! The Dead Internet theory might be true after looking at new research on link rot. Qualcomm announces support of Linux on these new ARM chips! And we HAVE to talk about how much wireless charging sucks... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 348: Google IO Expectations, Apple's Ad Blunder, Pixel 8a Pre-Orders, Microsoft Mobile App Store?

Mon, 13 May 2024 21:54:22 -0000

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TECH NEWS GO! Apple is on an apology tour over the blunder of an iPad ad. Pixel 8a is getting the review treatment. EA might be adding ads to AAA games. Sam Ash is closing its doors. We can speculate on Google I/O, but we also need to chat about this Microsoft mobile app store rumor... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 347: XPERIA 1 VI Leaks, Rabbit R1 Flops, Google Anti-Trust Case, Can Apple Make iPads Exciting Again?

Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:37 -0000

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Monday! We got the tech news this morning! Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of BlueSky. We're wrapping up the closing arguments in Google's anti-trust case. The Rabbit R1 is an app. Sony's marketing materials for the next XPERIA leak. And we should probably chat about this next iPad thing-y... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 346: PJ POD - Dead Boy Detectives, Late Night With the Devil, and How to Preserve Our Memories...

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:31:01 -0000

Last Monday of the month! We let the chat take us wherever it wants to go. I have a lot of thoughts on a new Netflix show, and I've been bugging everyone that will listen about an indie found footage film. Also, Lex finished her first season of softball, and I want to make sure those memories are safe. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Windows on ARM Already Does That… https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/26/windows-on-arm-already-does-that-office-apps-photo-editing-gaming-and-more/
Turn off the Windows Start Menu Ads! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/23/disable-windows-11-start-menu-recommendations-quickly-remove-those-ads/
I’m Getting MORE Anxious about the XPERIA https://www.patreon.com/posts/im-getting-even-103166020
RayNeo X2 First Impressions https://www.patreon.com/posts/unboxing-rayneo-102901813
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/19/beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-x-a-fresh-twist-on-a-classic-studio-headphone/
Infinix Note 40 Pro+ Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/17/infinix-note-40-pro-plus-a-new-premium-look-for-a-budget-phone/
AceMagic and Malware and Me https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/12/acemagic-ax16-pro-laptop-it-happened-to-me-too/
Google’s Find My Device Going Live! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/11/google-find-my-device-updated-new-features-new-design/
Fast Charging vs Wireless Charging (with Ricky The YouTube Tech Guy) https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/09/wireless-charging-vs-fast-charging-debate-with-ricky-the-youtube-tech-guy/
Innocn’s NEW gaming monitor! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/29/innocn-34m1r-34-mini-led-ultra-wide-gaming-monitor-better-than-oled/
Android 15 Desktop mode! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/04/desktop-mode-on-a-pixel-android-15-developer-preview-2-and-video-output-on-the-pixel-8-pro/
Apple is just the FIRST step in regulating big tech… https://www.patreon.com/posts/apple-is-just-in-101337005
Can Qualcomm clear the air on X Elite? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/02/its-time-for-qualcomm-to-clear-the-air-on-x-elite/
Were Point and Shoot Cameras THAT good? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/28/were-point-and-shoot-cameras-as-good-as-we-remember-them/
The ‘Three Body Problem’ Problem https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/07/the-three-body-problem-problem-impressively-grand-yet-disappointingly-small/
Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/galaxy-s24-ultra-100954628
Some thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/21/snapdragon-x-elite-hands-on-gaming-benchmarks-and-windows-on-arm/
Vivo X100 Pro Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-my-100388934
Unihertz Tank 3 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/15/unihertz-tank-3-pro-review-a-rugged-portable-projector-with-a-phone-attached/
Soundcore BOOM2 is HERE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/06/soundcore-boom2-rugged-wireless-speaker-more-power-more-bass/
Omnivision’s new Camera Sensor putting Sony on Notice https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/05/xiaomi-14-and-an-omnivision-camera-sensor-putting-sony-on-notice/

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#SGGQA 345: China Orders Apple to Remove Meta Apps, Huawei's Pop Out Camera, Discord Security, Twitter's Grok and Fake News

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:17:34 -0000

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Good Morning! Apple has been ordered by China to remove ALL of Meta's apps from the App Store. Discord is getting scraped by a spy site. Twitter's Grok AI is spitting out a TON of fake news. A bunch of people googled questions about going blind after the eclipse. Google is reorganizing the Android and Hardware teams. s And we should talk a bit about how next year's phone chips might be even thirstier than this year's... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 344: Windows 11 Start Menu Ads, Google Photos AI Editor for All, The INSANE Costs of AI!

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:17:14 -0000

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The FCC is requiring ISPs to list ALL their costs, and it's shocking this wasn't a rule before! Windows is bringing more "suggestions" to the Start Menu. Adobe's "ethical" AI was trained on images from a "non-ethical" AI. Google is bringing AI editor to ALL phones, but also ending support for their ONE VPN. And we should talk a bit about how INSANELY expensive AI is... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 343 with TK Bay: FCC Net Neutrality Vote, Apple Home Robots, Android Location Trackers, No Cheap Tesla, Judge Tosses AI "Enhanced" Video

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:05:55 -0000

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The FCC is voting to replace Net Neutrality! Judge throws out phone camera evidence over AI manipulation! Tesla MIGHT be scrapping plans to release a cheaper car! Apple might make robots? Android's new desktop mode is a babystep back in the right direction! And we HAVE to chat about Android's Find My network starting to launch. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Innocn’s NEW gaming monitor! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/29/innocn-34m1r-34-mini-led-ultra-wide-gaming-monitor-better-than-oled/
Android 15 Desktop mode! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/04/desktop-mode-on-a-pixel-android-15-developer-preview-2-and-video-output-on-the-pixel-8-pro/
Apple is just the FIRST step in regulating big tech… https://www.patreon.com/posts/apple-is-just-in-101337005
Can Qualcomm clear the air on X Elite? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/02/its-time-for-qualcomm-to-clear-the-air-on-x-elite/
Were Point and Shoot Cameras THAT good? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/28/were-point-and-shoot-cameras-as-good-as-we-remember-them/
The ‘Three Body Problem’ Problem https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/04/07/the-three-body-problem-problem-impressively-grand-yet-disappointingly-small/
Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/galaxy-s24-ultra-100954628
Some thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/21/snapdragon-x-elite-hands-on-gaming-benchmarks-and-windows-on-arm/
Vivo X100 Pro Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-my-100388934
Unihertz Tank 3 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/15/unihertz-tank-3-pro-review-a-rugged-portable-projector-with-a-phone-attached/
Soundcore BOOM2 is HERE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/06/soundcore-boom2-rugged-wireless-speaker-more-power-more-bass/
Omnivision’s new Camera Sensor putting Sony on Notice https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/05/xiaomi-14-and-an-omnivision-camera-sensor-putting-sony-on-notice/
Pebblebee announcement on Google Find My tracker pre-orders https://pebblebee.com/blogs/news/pebblebee-set-to-deliver-google-s-find-my-device-compatible-products-to-transform-item-finding-industry
FCC to vote on Net Neutrality https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/fcc-wont-block-california-net-neutrality-law-says-states-can-experiment/
FCC won’t challenge California Net Neutrality Law https://www.reuters.com/technology/fcc-vote-restore-net-neutrality-rules-reversing-trump-2024-04-02/
Tesla to scrap cheaper car, maybe? https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-scraps-low-cost-car-plans-amid-fierce-chinese-ev-competition-2024-04-05/
Judge throws out phone camera evidence https://www.pcmag.com/news/judge-throws-out-video-evidence-in-murder-case-over-ai-enhancements
Apple might make home robots? https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-exploring-home-robots-as-next-big-thing-report-2024-4
Android trackers are HOPEFULLY coming soon! https://www.androidpolice.com/android-find-device-network-launch/
Juan Rambles on about

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#SGGQA 342 - No Foolin! How do YOU feel about Gadgets right now?

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:32:32 -0000

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We tried to do something different this week for April Fools day, but that FAILED BAD. Instead, I scrambled to do a "casual chat" show, and we had a lovely time talking about tech and laptops. Let's get our tech week started right!

Innocn 34″ Gaming Ultra-Wide Monitor! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/29/innocn-34m1r-34-mini-led-ultra-wide-gaming-monitor-better-than-oled/
The Three Body Problem Problem https://www.patreon.com/posts/three-body-grand-101433945
Apple is just the first step in challenging our perception of big tech… https://www.patreon.com/posts/apple-is-just-in-101337005
Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/galaxy-s24-ultra-100954628
Some thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/21/snapdragon-x-elite-hands-on-gaming-benchmarks-and-windows-on-arm/
Vivo X100 Pro Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-my-100388934
OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/19/oneplus-12-vs-pixel-8-pro-premium-price-tags/
Were Old Cameras as good as we remember? (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/were-point-and-100264714
Unihertz Tank 3 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/15/unihertz-tank-3-pro-review-a-rugged-portable-projector-with-a-phone-attached/
Soundcore BOOM2 is HERE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/06/soundcore-boom2-rugged-wireless-speaker-more-power-more-bass/
Omnivision’s new Camera Sensor putting Sony on Notice https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/05/xiaomi-14-and-an-omnivision-camera-sensor-putting-sony-on-notice/
Why is Phone camera AUDIO so bad? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/07/phone-cameras-rock-but-we-need-better-audio/
OnePlus Watch 2 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/26/oneplus-watch-2-review-a-gorgeous-recovery/

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#SGGQA 341: DOJ Sues Apple, EU Investigating Apple for DMA Non-Compliance, Qualcomm's X Elite Chip is a SCREAMER

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:14:06 -0000

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We're simplifying this week's show. Apple is in regulator crosshairs, and a landmark case has been filed by the DOJ. Facebook and Google are facing scrutiny in the EU. Everyone on social media has suddenly become a legal scholar. And I got to play with a new chip for laptops that might seriously disrupt how we use Windows. Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 340: No Pornhub in TX, Tesla Prices Plummet, Apple to use Google AI, FCC Fails Us on Broadband Speeds

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:28:43 -0000

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Good morning! Pornhub leaves Texas over new age verification system! Tesla used prices are in free fall! Apple might turn to Google's Gemini to add more AI to the iPhone! Sony might drop their iconic XPERIA design! A new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has been revealed! And whats going on with all the influencers using old cameras? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Vivo X100 Pro Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-my-100388934
OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-12-vs-8-100564880
Were Old Cameras as good as we remember? (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/were-point-and-100264714
Unihertz Tank 3 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/15/unihertz-tank-3-pro-review-a-rugged-portable-projector-with-a-phone-attached/
I hope Reddit’s IPO fails… https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/15/reddits-ipo-i-hope-it-fails/
Soundcore BOOM2 is HERE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/06/soundcore-boom2-rugged-wireless-speaker-more-power-more-bass/
Omnivision’s new Camera Sensor putting Sony on Notice https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/05/xiaomi-14-and-an-omnivision-camera-sensor-putting-sony-on-notice/
Why is Phone camera AUDIO so bad? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/07/phone-cameras-rock-but-we-need-better-audio/
Xiaomi 14, Vivo V30 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra Benchmarked! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-14-galaxy-99340774
OnePlus Watch 2 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/26/oneplus-watch-2-review-a-gorgeous-recovery/
FCC reclassifies Broadband speeds https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-401205A1.pdf
Pornhub leaves Texas https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/pornhub-blocks-all-texas-users-after-court-upholds-age-verification-law/
Used Tesla prices in free fall https://www.notebookcheck.net/Used-Tesla-car-prices-fall-most-on-record-as-Hertz-CEO-ousted-over-drastic-Model-3-depreciation.814128.0.html
Apple might turn to Google for AI https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/apple-in-talks-to-license-google-gemini-for-iphone-ios-18-generative-ai-tools
Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 arrives https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8s_gen_3_arrives_with_cortexx4_core_select_premium_features-news-62007.php
Sony might water down the XPERIA https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_vi_might_give_up_on_the_4k_display_and_tall_aspect_ratio-news-62027.php
Sharp spike in used camera sales https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/compact-cameras-are-making-a-comeback-as-demand-for-nikon-coolpix-soars-by-over-8000-and-its-little-to-do-with-cameras

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#SGGQA 339 - Apple Caves on Epic Ban, Pixel 8 Wont Get Gemini, Nikon Acquires RED, Windows Dumps Android Apps

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:56:00 -0000

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TECH NEWS! Apple caves to EU regulators and reinstates Epic's account. Nikon acquires cinema camera manufacturer RED. Microsoft is dropping support for Android apps in Windows. Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth shutter in the same week. A new study shows almost no link between social media and site traffic. Apple finally cancels the car we all know they wouldn't ever make. And we really have to hash out this Pixel 8 thing. What's going on with Gemini Nano? Let's get our tech week started right!

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Omnivision’s new Camera Sensor putting Sony on Notice https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/05/xiaomi-14-and-an-omnivision-camera-sensor-putting-sony-on-notice/
Why is Phone camera AUDIO so bad? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/07/phone-cameras-rock-but-we-need-better-audio/
Xiaomi 14, Vivo V30 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra Benchmarked! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-14-galaxy-99340774
OnePlus Watch 2 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/26/oneplus-watch-2-review-a-gorgeous-recovery/
Xiaomi 14 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/25/xiaomi-14-the-better-smaller-premium-phone/
Microsoft Generative Erase vs Google Magic Eraser! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/23/microsoft-generative-erase-vs-google-magic-eraser/
My absurdly late Pixel 8 Pro camera review is FINALLY here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-absurdly-8-is-98737838
PREMIUM Headphones for kids! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/16/puroquiet-plus-review-anc-headphones-for-kids/
Vivo X100 Pro Follow up https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/02/vivo-x100-pro-americans-are-missing-out/
US Law Makers vote to move ahead on TikTok bill https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/house-committee-votes-50-0-to-force-tiktok-to-divest-from-chinese-owner/
Florida teens arrested for making deepfake nudes of classmates https://www.wired.com/story/florida-teens-arrested-deepfake-nudes-classmates/
Apple reinstates Epic developer account https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/apple-terminated-epic-s-developer-account?sessionInvalidated=true
Apple cancels the “loaf” car https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-06/apple-car-s-crash-design-details-tim-cook-s-indecision-failed-tesla-deal
Warner Bros ends Adult Swim Games https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/03/devs-left-with-tough-choices-as-warner-bros-ends-all-adult-swim-games-downloads/
Warner Bros shutters Rooster Teeth https://deadline.com/2024/03/rooster-teeth-shut-down-warner-bros-discovery-roost-podcast-continue-1235847264/
Nikon acquires RED https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0307_01.html
No link between social media and engagement https://searchengineland.com/no-link-social-media-engagement-content-readership-study-438232
Microsoft dumps Windows Subsytem for Android https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/heres-why-windows-subsystem-for-android-got-killed-off-according-to-a-29-year-microsoft-veteran
Pixel 8 won’t get Gemini Nano https://androiddev.social/@MishaalRahman/112055917745555339

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#SGGQA 338: PJ Pod - Fun New Toys, Getting Scary Sick, and TOO MUCH RAIN

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:08:56 -0000

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Normally we do our pajama podcast on the last Monday of every month, but there was TOO much news to cover in February! I'm taking a break! We'll wander wherever the chat takes us! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 337: Xiaomi 14, OnePlus Watch 2, Honor Magic 6 Pro, Microsoft's New AI Eraser, MWC!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:48:00 -0000

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[Please pardon the choppiness moving between topics. This week's stream suffered some CRAZY microphone issues, and this is the most editing I've ever done on a podcast to try and clean a show up.] Tech News Monday! MWC IS UPON US! And there are a TON of gadgets to talk about! Embargoes have lifted on Xiaomi, Honor, and OnePlus!

Also we should spend a little time talking about the terrible state of Google search, and how it's killing review sites. More layoffs, sites shutting down, and it seems good journalism is in danger... Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus Watch 2 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/26/oneplus-watch-2-review-a-gorgeous-recovery/
Xiaomi 14 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/25/xiaomi-14-the-better-smaller-premium-phone/
Microsoft Generative Erase vs Google Magic Eraser! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/23/microsoft-generative-erase-vs-google-magic-eraser/
Have we found the right folding phone shape? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/21/folding-phones-is-there-a-correct-shape/
My absurdly late Pixel 8 Pro camera review is FINALLY here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-absurdly-8-is-98737838
PREMIUM Headphones for kids! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/16/puroquiet-plus-review-anc-headphones-for-kids/
Vivo X100 Pro Follow up https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/02/vivo-x100-pro-americans-are-missing-out/
Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-by-95494262
Vice shutting down website https://boingboing.net/2024/02/22/panicked-vice-staffers-warned-to-back-up-stories-and-execs-wont-deny-rumors-its-shutting-down.html
Engadget layoffs https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24080215/engadget-layoffs-tech-news-blogs-editorial-restructuring
HouseFresh – How Google is killing review sites https://housefresh.com/david-vs-digital-goliaths/
Reddit licensed all your data to Google https://www.engadget.com/reddit-is-licensing-its-content-to-google-to-help-train-its-ai-models-200013007.html?src=rss
Juan rambles on about the new Xiaomi, OP Watch, and other MWC news…

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#SGGQA 336 - Apple Vision Pro Returns, Xiaomi 14 Ultra Teaser, UK to Ban Phones in Schools, EU Bans Laws Weakening Encryption

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:31:29 -0000

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Tech News Monday! Apple is facing fines and more regulatory scrutiny, while their mixed reality headset faces higher than average return rates. The FCC gets tougher on telcos. A court in the EU declares encryption a human right. The UK might ban phones in schools. Reddit sells off ALL your data for a small sum. A new exploit changes the way we think about camera security. Qualcomm's exclusivity with Microsoft is coming to an end. And we HAVE to chat about the new Xiaomi 14 Ultra teaser... Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

My absurdly late Pixel 8 Pro camera review is FINALLY here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-absurdly-8-is-98737838
PREMIUM Headphones for kids! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/16/puroquiet-plus-review-anc-headphones-for-kids/
Zuckerberg’s Vision Pro Review was the right step to take https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/14/comparing-meta-quest-to-apple-vision-pro-zuckerberg-did-it-right/
Windows on ARM is GOOD https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/13/windows-on-arm-is-ready-for-more-powerful-hardware/
Make your OWN YouTube https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/09/make-your-own-youtube-with-an-old-school-rss-reader/
Reacting to the PetaPixel Podcast… https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/08/galaxy-s24-ultra-how-petapixel-and-other-photographers-keep-getting-android-cameras-wrong/
Juan was on the news! https://ktla.com/news/oneplus-12-smartphone-review/
OnePlus 12R Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/05/oneplus-12r-review-return-of-the-flagship-killer/
Vivo X100 Pro Follow up https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/02/vivo-x100-pro-americans-are-missing-out/
Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-by-95494262
FCC gets tougher on telcos https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/12/fcc_gets_tough_on_telcos/
EU court protects encryption https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/illegal-to-break-encryption-the-european-court-of-human-rights-rules
Apple fined for Music strategy https://arstechnica.com/apple/2024/02/report-apple-is-about-to-be-fined-e500-million-by-the-eu-over-music-streaming/
Apple disables web apps https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/apple-disables-iphone-web-apps-in-eu-says-its-too-hard-to-comply-with-rules/
Apple’s headset sees higher than average returns https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-18/apple-vision-pro-returning-3-500-device-over-comfort-lack-of-apps-and-price-lsrk88mq
The UK might ban phones in schools https://www.engadget.com/the-uk-moves-another-step-closer-to-banning-phones-in-schools-132518091.html
Reddit signs a stupid licensing deal https://www.reuters.com/technology/reddit-signs-content-licensing-deal-with-ai-company-ahead-ipo-bloomberg-reports-2024-02-16/
Cameras are a bigger threat than we thought https://www.techradar.com/pro/anywhere-theres-a-camera-now-theres-a-risk-billions-of-users-at-risk-of-peeping-toms-scientists-devise-incredibly-simple-eavesdropping-system-costing-only-a-few-hundred-dollars
Qualcomm to face more competition in the PC space https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomms-exclusivity-deal-is-about-to-end-with-some-big-implications-on-the-horizon/
Xiaomi 14 teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWs2eIGkm_c
Juan rambles on about the new Xiaomi Ultra teaser…

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#SGGQA 335 - Pixel Fold 2 Leaks, Apple App Store Malware, Sony Canceling More Digital Movie Sales

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:04:18 -0000

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Tech News Monday! Hope everyone had a lovely AMERICAN SPORTS BALL CHAMPION SUNDAY NIGHT! I ate a LOT of junk food! Some interesting news this week. Shell is closing Hydrogen stations in California. Elon Musk might be testifying in SEC probe soon, maybe. Sony is cancelling the licenses on anime purchases. Apple let a cloned malware app through on the App Store. And we should probably chat about these Pixel Fold 2 leaks. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Juan was on the news! https://ktla.com/news/oneplus-12-smartphone-review/
Make Your Own RSS https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/09/make-your-own-youtube-with-an-old-school-rss-reader/
Reacting to the PetaPixel Podcast https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/08/galaxy-s24-ultra-how-petapixel-and-other-photographers-keep-getting-android-cameras-wrong/
OnePlus Buds 3 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/06/oneplus-buds-3-review-beating-other-100-earbuds/
OnePlus 12R Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/05/oneplus-12r-review-return-of-the-flagship-killer/
Vivo X100 Pro Follow up https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/02/vivo-x100-pro-americans-are-missing-out/
Stacked Camera Sensors? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/01/does-the-oneplus-12-have-a-stacked-camera-sensor-is-the-open-camera-better-controversy/
OP12 vs OP11 https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/30/oneplus-12-vs-oneplus-11-its-not-a-fair-fight/
Zotac 4070Ti Can it save my old PC? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/25/zotac-geforce-rtx-4070ti-trinity-oc-can-a-new-gpu-save-my-old-pc/
OnePlus Open Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-on-95799017
OP12 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/23/oneplus-12-the-best-premium-phone-of-2024-in-the-usa/
Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-by-95494262
Xebec Snap TRIPLE Laptop Screen Setup! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/06/xebec-snap-triple-screen-laptop-on-magnets/
Court says Elon needs to testify to SEC https://www.engadget.com/court-orders-elon-musk-to-testify-in-the-secs-investigation-of-his-twitter-takeover-193303461.html
Shell pulls plug on Hydrogen https://insideevs.com/news/708156/shell-closes-california-hydrogen-stations/
Apple let malware in on the App Store https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/02/a-password-manager-lastpass-calls-fraudulent-booted-from-app-store/
Crunchyroll buys Funimation, and now those movie purchases are going away https://www.animeexplained.com/news/funimation-to-shut-down-completely-on-april-2-deleting-purchased-digital-copies-upsets-fans/
Pixel Fold 2 Leaks look… Funky… https://wccftech.com/pixel-fold-2-alleged-first-image-shows-narrower-cover-display/
Juan rambles on about the Pixel Fold 2 leaks…

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#SGGQA 334: OnePlus 12R, Netflix vs Pirating, Apple's Mixed Reality Headset and the Return of the Glasshole

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:13:18 -0000

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Tech News Monday! The OnePlus 12R is HERE, and it's a return to the flagship killer days! Netflix is struggling to beat "free" while they continue to squeeze consumers for more money. Sony overtakes Samsung in profits. Joe Rogan inks a new deal with Spotify. We say goodbye to Fossil smartwatches. And we should chat about all those new Glasshole Pro Maxes out there... Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus 12R Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/05/oneplus-12r-review-return-of-the-flagship-killer/
Vivo X100 Pro Follow up https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/02/vivo-x100-pro-americans-are-missing-out/
Stacked Camera Sensors? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/02/01/does-the-oneplus-12-have-a-stacked-camera-sensor-is-the-open-camera-better-controversy/
OP12 vs OP11 https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/30/oneplus-12-vs-oneplus-11-its-not-a-fair-fight/
Zotac 4070Ti Can it save my old PC? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/25/zotac-geforce-rtx-4070ti-trinity-oc-can-a-new-gpu-save-my-old-pc/
OnePlus Open Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-on-95799017
OP12 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/23/oneplus-12-the-best-premium-phone-of-2024-in-the-usa/
Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-by-95494262
Xebec Snap TRIPLE Laptop Screen Setup! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/06/xebec-snap-triple-screen-laptop-on-magnets/
Google wants to fight the Epic verdict https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/google-asks-judge-overturn-epic-games-antitrust-verdict-2024-02-02/
Joe Rogan signs a new deal with Spotify https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/joe-rogan-new-spotify-contract/3534194/
Sony beat Samsung in profits https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=210483
Netflix struggles against “free” https://torrentfreak.com/netflix-piracy-is-difficult-to-compete-against-and-growing-rapidly-240204/
Fossil says goodbye to smartwatches https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/fossil-is-quitting-smartwatches-but-will-keep-supporting-existing-models-for-now
Juan rambles on about Apple’s mixed reality headset reviews and search trends…

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#SGGQA 333 - OnePlus, Samsung, Threads, and When Your Kid Breaks Your Tech - PJ Pod

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:02:13 -0000

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Last Monday of the month, and the chat will take the wheel! We'll go wherever the viewers take us on the top tech stories of the last week. This month has been crazy busy. From CES to multiple phone launches, and a mixed reality headset from Apple, 2024 got started with a bang! Where do we go from here? Also, a chat about what we should do when kids break expensive gadgets. Let's get our tech week started right!

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Zotac 4070Ti: Can it save my workstation (sponsor)? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/25/zotac-geforce-rtx-4070ti-trinity-oc-can-a-new-gpu-save-my-old-pc/
Has the smartphone plateaued? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MLwPL2XId4
OnePlus 12 is the best Premium phone of the year https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/23/oneplus-12-the-best-premium-phone-of-2024-in-the-usa/
Vivo X100 vs X90: A worthy upgrade? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/12/vivo-x100-pro-vs-x90-pro-worthy-of-a-one-year-upgrade/
OnePlus Open Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-on-95799017
Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-by-95494262
iQOO 12 vs 11: Worthy One Year Upgrade? https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo-12-vs-iqoo-95030512
Xebec Snap TRIPLE Laptop Screen Setup! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/06/xebec-snap-triple-screen-laptop-on-magnets/
Juan rambles on the whole show…

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#SGGQA 331 - OnePlus 12 is Here, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Apple AirDrop is NOT Secure, Net Neutrality Needs YOUR Support!

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:57:25 -0000

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Tons of tech news to cover today! The OnePlus 12 and 12R are IN the GadgetLab, but let's talk about embargoes. I recently reviewed the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Apple's AirDrop is apparently not secure, and hasn't been for years. Apple is also bullying devs and journalists to ONLY use certain words to describe their VR headset. Plus, all those fines Big Tech received last year? Those fines were paid off in DAYS. Wednesday is the last day to support Net Neutrality! Here's how you can send a message to the FCC! Let's get our tech week started right!

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWl0A_pOYkY
Vivo X100 vs X90: A worthy upgrade? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/12/vivo-x100-pro-vs-x90-pro-worthy-of-a-one-year-upgrade/
HyperOS? What’s new here? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/10/xiaomi-hyperos-update-where-an-american-tries-to-figure-out-whats-different/
OnePlus Open Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-on-95799017
Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-by-95494262
MIUI vs Hyper OS Comparison https://www.patreon.com/posts/hands-on-with-to-95463634
iQOO 12 vs 11: Worthy One Year Upgrade? https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo-12-vs-iqoo-95030512
Is Samsung Betting AGAINST Generative AI? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/03/is-samsung-betting-against-generative-ai/
Xebec Snap TRIPLE Laptop Screen Setup! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/06/xebec-snap-triple-screen-laptop-on-magnets/
Apple “Carefully Orchestrating” VR Headset reviews https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/09/apple-vision-pro-reviews-multiple-meetings/
Apple dictating what words devs can use to describe the Vision Pro MR Headset https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/08/apple-visionos-apps-ar-vr/
Apple AirDrop leaks user data https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/01/hackers-can-id-unique-apple-airdrop-users-chinese-authorities-claim-to-do-just-that/
Big Tech Paid off all their fines from last year https://proton.me/blog/big-tech-2023-fines-vs-revenue
An easy way to support Net Neutrality https://www.battleforthenet.com/
Juan Rambles on about the OnePlus 12 and Redmi Note 13 Pro+

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#SGGQA 330: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Apple, LG Smartphone on Wheels, AR and VR at CES 2024

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:52:43 -0000

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Netflix is potentially going to do something REALLY dumb with their game catalog. Apple is likely facing an antitrust lawsuit from the DOJ. CES is in FULL swing with some hot announcements already hitting the show floor. Dell and Razer are showing off new laptops. LG has a smartphone on wheels concept. XREAL and Qualcomm are talking about AR. And we should spend a little time catching up on the gear in the GadgetLab! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus Open Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-on-95799017
Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x100-pro-by-95494262
Day 1 – Shooting on the Vivo X100 Pro https://www.patreon.com/posts/day-one-shooting-95521645
iQOO 12 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) By the Benchmarks! https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo-12-and-8-3-94778421
MIUI vs Hyper OS Comparison https://www.patreon.com/posts/hands-on-with-to-95463634
iQOO 12 vs 11: Worthy One Year Upgrade? https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo-12-vs-iqoo-95030512
Microsoft MR is cancelled! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/12/26/microsoft-ends-mixed-reality-support-is-the-future-of-vr-looking-grim/
Is Samsung Betting AGAINST Generative AI? https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/03/is-samsung-betting-against-generative-ai/
Xebec Snap TRIPLE Laptop Screen Setup! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/01/06/xebec-snap-triple-screen-laptop-on-magnets/
How far has Android come over the last five years? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/12/05/can-a-five-year-old-phone-compete-today-how-far-has-android-come-since-the-lg-v50/
Netflix to add IAP and ads to their games? https://www.vg247.com/netflix-considering-in-app-purchases-ads-games
DOJ looking into Apple. Finally. https://www.engadget.com/the-doj-is-reportedly-prepared-to-file-a-broad-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple-213030784.html
Qualcomm intros new XR Chip https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2024/01/qualcomm-accelerates-new-wave-of-mixed-reality-experiences-with-?mkt_tok=Mzg1LVRXUy04MDMAAAGQc80Z8tGy7GDC4GUCWetBz9iFXSfsO8NZVrZ3C0wrWtW_VqGFyH8P5Z0DOZZhZEkueUcn3J8VlY6Hrp6o9nwKNq8sGMJq8M4lvbaQTC8DBLG1enc
Google loses another AR VP https://mixed-news.com/en/googles-ar-efforts-stumble-as-vice-president-of-engineering-departs/
XREAL shows off AIR 2 Ultra https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2-ultra
Dell refreshes XPS line https://www.dell.com/en-us/blog/dells-new-xps-lineup-futuristic-design-with-built-in-ai/
LG’s Smartphone on Wheels https://news.lgdisplay.com/en/2024/01/lg-display-leads-the-way-in-automotive-displays-for-smartphone-on-wheels/
Razer’s CRAZY fast OLED laptop https://www.tomsguide.com/news/new-razer-blade-16-and-18-are-more-than-just-refreshes-the-worlds-first-240hz-oled-display-is-here

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#SGGQA 329: Can Apple be Regulated, and Gifting Tech for the Holidays - PJ Podcast

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:08:01 -0000

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We're running a PJ Podcast a little early this month, and we're letting the chat take the wheel on the tech we want to talk about! I'm sure we'll cover some of the ongoing developments watching Apple in the regulatory space. We should also chat about what the tech we're gifting this year. Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 328: A Weekend With the iQOO 12, The End of XPERIA Phones, Instagram Chat and Messenger Split, Alibaba Animates Anyone

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:43:37 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! What a crazy week! Meta might be breaking up Instagram and Messenger ahead of regulators pressuring them. Alibaba is scanning tiktokers to make new AI tools. Verizon bungled some basic security for user data. Alex Jones is back on Twitter. Some REALLY interesting games are coming soon! Sony might retire the XPERIA. And I've been benchmarking the iQOO 12! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Mobile Controller SHOWDOWN! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/12/08/how-do-you-game-on-your-phone-controller-showdown/
Tent or Flex Mode for watching movies? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/12/07/folding-phone-owners-how-do-you-watch-video-tent-or-flex-mode/
How far has Android come over the last five years? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/12/05/can-a-five-year-old-phone-compete-today-how-far-has-android-come-since-the-lg-v50/
Preserving Family History: Geek Edition https://www.patreon.com/posts/preserving-geek-94427683
Pixel Fold Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-fold-pixel-93926627
How does a Five Year Old phone perform today? https://www.patreon.com/posts/can-five-year-93857089
Are foldables the better travel computers? https://www.patreon.com/posts/foldable-phones-93686297
Oppo Find X6 Pro Camera Review! https://www.patreon.com/posts/oppo-find-x6-pro-93474308
The LAZIEST upgrade I could make for my NAS https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/21/the-laziest-maybe-dumbest-upgrade-for-my-nas-lets-fix-my-plex/
MediaTek Interview: Smartphones and AI – https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/18/mediatek-dimensity-9300-and-the-future-of-mobile-ai-interview/
Alex Jones back on Twitter https://www.engadget.com/alex-jones-and-his-conspiracy-theories-are-allowed-back-on-x-160419044.html
Twitch Leaves South Korea https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/twitch-exit-from-s-korea-is-latest-fallout-from-sending-party-pays-model/
Verizon Rep gave personal user data to armed stalker with fake warrant https://www.404media.co/verizon-gave-phone-data-to-stalker-edrs-search-warrant-pose-as-cop/
Meta might split their chat integration https://www.engadget.com/meta-is-disconnecting-messenger-and-instagram-chat-later-this-month-205956880.html
Alibaba Animate Anyone looks like a terrible idea https://www.404media.co/alibaba-animate-anyone-ai-generated-tiktok/
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Windblown teaser site is live https://windblown.game/
Thrasher Teaser Trailer is live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2EqoXAEwFg
XPERIA Might be no more? https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xperia-line-may-be-mothballed-as-Sony-rumored-to-be-eyeing-up-phone-with-under-display-camera-by-2025.780698.0.html
Juan Rambles on about the iQOO 12

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#SGGQA 327: Twitter's War on Advertisers, Filmic and Spotify Layoffs, Playstation Dumps Content, Reddit Tries a Rebrand

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:36:13 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! Last week was kind of a slow news week, but we're making up for it now! Twitter continues to be a dumpster fire. Filmic dumps their staff. Playstation drops the license to content you paid for. Spotify made money this year, so they need to layoff staff too! Reddit is rolling out a pretty redesign. Samsung pays a LOT for Qualcomm's chips. And should we be concerned about the performance on the Vivo X100 Pro? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Juan on Android Faithful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBof6ugQkf0&list=PLHN12N7TXUyfvNb0GyYVUVus_B4GjgDWj&index=1&pp=iAQB
Juan on The Phone’s Show with Steve and Ted http://archive.org/download/psc778/psc778.mp3
Adam Doud on Best of Our Week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vdy8mcUpe4
Pixel Fold Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-fold-pixel-93926627
How does a Five Year Old phone perform today? https://www.patreon.com/posts/can-five-year-93857089
Xiaomi 13 Ultra MASSIVE fail https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-massive-93819665
Are foldables the better travel computers? https://www.patreon.com/posts/foldable-phones-93686297
Oppo Find X6 Pro Camera Review! https://www.patreon.com/posts/oppo-find-x6-pro-93474308
The LAZIEST upgrade I could make for my NAS https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/21/the-laziest-maybe-dumbest-upgrade-for-my-nas-lets-fix-my-plex/
MediaTek Interview: Smartphones and AI – https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/18/mediatek-dimensity-9300-and-the-future-of-mobile-ai-interview/
OVER TEN YEARS of out of control Apple Hype has cost us a practical AR future https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/16/sggqa-320-apple/
Paris Mayor Quits Twitter https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/paris-mayor-quits-x-platform-calling-it-gigantic-global-sewer-2023-11-27/
Advertisers Quit Twitter https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/xs-yaccarino-calls-musk-candid-and-profound-after-go-f-yourself-tirade/
Filmic dumps their ENTIRE staff https://petapixel.com/2023/12/01/filmics-entire-staff-laid-off-by-parent-company-bending-spoons/
Playstation drops content people paid for https://kotaku.com/sony-ps4-ps5-discovery-mythbusters-tv-1851066164
Spotify made money this year, but still laying off staff https://arstechnica.com/culture/2023/12/spotify-to-lay-off-17-of-workforce/
Reddit starts a redesign https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/reddit-updates-look-after-rough-6-months-and-ahead-of-reported-ipo/
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Apple Drops plans for 5G modem https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_abandons_5g_modem_development-news-60749.php
Samsung pays a LOT for Qualcomm chips https://wccftech.com/samsung-smartphone-chipset-costs-in-2023-were-7-billion/
Exynos might get a rebrand to “dream” https://www.sammobile.com/news/exynos-might-be-rebranded-to-dream-chip-next-year/
Vivo early benchmark performance might be concerning… https://www.notebookcheck.net/Vivo-X100-Pro-crumbles-under-stress-as-Dimensity-9300-reportedly-thermal-throttles-to-less-than-half-of-max-performance.774134.0.html

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#SGGQA 326 - PJ Pod - Traveling with Foldables, Godzilla Movies, and Gifting Old Gear to Family

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:07:32 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! Last Monday of the month, and that means it's time for a pajama podcast! Relaxing with folks in the chat, and chatting about traveling for the holidays. Also, what are YOUR thoughts about gifting old tech to family? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Oppo Find X6 Pro Camera Review! https://www.patreon.com/posts/oppo-find-x6-pro-93474308
The LAZIEST upgrade I could make for my NAS https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/21/the-laziest-maybe-dumbest-upgrade-for-my-nas-lets-fix-my-plex/
MediaTek Interview: Smartphones and AI – https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/18/mediatek-dimensity-9300-and-the-future-of-mobile-ai-interview/
The LAZIEST Upgrade for my NAS – https://www.patreon.com/posts/laziest-maybe-my-93191636
Apollo Wearable: Better Health through Vibrations – https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/17/apollo-neuro-wearable-good-vibration-touch-therapy/
RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/08/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses-review-too-many-compromises/
Wizbox G AMD Mini-PC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/07/acepc-wizbox-g-review-a-mini-amd-powerhouse-ryzen-7735hs-radeon-680m-low-price/
Open or Fold pt 1 – OnePlus vs Samsung (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/01/open-or-fold-lets-chat-oneplus-vs-samsung/
Poly Voyager Free 60 Series – Work Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/02/poly-voyager-free-60-uc-the-total-package-work-and-play-true-wireless-earbuds/
Dia de Los Muertos (Shot on Pixel 8 Pro) https://www.patreon.com/posts/dia-de-los-shot-92341890
OVER TEN YEARS of out of control Apple Hype has cost us a practical AR future https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/16/sggqa-320-apple/
OnePlus Open vs Surface Duo 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-vs-91371652
Pixel 8 Pro vs OP Open By The Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-vs-3-91294072
Pixel 8 Pro Camera First Impressions https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-at-91027445
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#SGGQA 325 - MediaTek on Smartphone Generative AI, Apple Caves on RCS, Sam Altman Heads to Microsoft as OpenAI Melts Down

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:58:26 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! I’m back from a fun event covering MediaTek’s new chips! AI is all the buzz right now, with phones, but OpenAI is melting down right now! Sam Altman is heading to Microsoft! And let’s spend a little time chatting about Apple’s plans for RCS… Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

MediaTek Interview: Smartphones and AI – https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/18/mediatek-dimensity-9300-and-the-future-of-mobile-ai-interview/
The LAZIEST Upgrade for my NAS – https://www.patreon.com/posts/laziest-maybe-my-93191636
Apollo Wearable: Better Health through Vibrations – https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/17/apollo-neuro-wearable-good-vibration-touch-therapy/
RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/08/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses-review-too-many-compromises/
Wizbox G AMD Mini-PC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/07/acepc-wizbox-g-review-a-mini-amd-powerhouse-ryzen-7735hs-radeon-680m-low-price/
Open or Fold pt 1 – OnePlus vs Samsung (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/01/open-or-fold-lets-chat-oneplus-vs-samsung/
Poly Voyager Free 60 Series – Work Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/02/poly-voyager-free-60-uc-the-total-package-work-and-play-true-wireless-earbuds/
Dia de Los Muertos (Shot on Pixel 8 Pro) https://www.patreon.com/posts/dia-de-los-shot-92341890
OVER TEN YEARS of out of control Apple Hype has cost us a practical AR future https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/16/sggqa-320-apple/
OnePlus Open vs Surface Duo 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-vs-91371652
Pixel 8 Pro vs OP Open By The Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-vs-3-91294072
Pixel 8 Pro Camera First Impressions https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-at-91027445
More Twitter Advertisers Step Down https://www.axios.com/2023/11/18/twitter-x-boycott-apple-ibm-advertisers
Microsoft Snatches Up Sam Altman https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/microsoft-hires-sam-altman-after-openai-fails-to-bring-back-ex-ceo/ar-AA1kdwgi?OCID=ansmsnnews11
Most of OpenAI’s employees are threatening to leave https://techhub.social/@tech@unfufadoo.net/111443528676771485
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Apple caves on RCS https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/

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Vivo X100 Pro Launches, FitBit Scales Back Distribution, Stealing Passwords from Apple Find My Network, I'm PROBABLY Not Getting a Steam Deck OLED

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:01:49 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! A TON of tech news as we ramp up for the peak holiday sales season. Your passwords might be getting leaked because of Apple's Find My network. Unity is in trouble! WeWork is bankrupt! Google is killing the FitBit (in some regions). Valve is rocking my socks with a Steam Deck I (PROBABLY) won't buy! And we need to spend a little time chatting about this new Vivo! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/08/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses-review-too-many-compromises/
Wizbox G AMD Mini-PC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/07/acepc-wizbox-g-review-a-mini-amd-powerhouse-ryzen-7735hs-radeon-680m-low-price/
Open or Fold pt 1 – OnePlus vs Samsung (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/01/open-or-fold-lets-chat-oneplus-vs-samsung/
Poly Voyager Free 60 Series – Work Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/02/poly-voyager-free-60-uc-the-total-package-work-and-play-true-wireless-earbuds/
Dia de Los Muertos (Shot on Pixel 8 Pro) https://www.patreon.com/posts/dia-de-los-shot-92341890
Google Negging me to Drop Photos https://www.patreon.com/posts/google-negging-91844735
OnePlus Open Gets Work Done! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/19/oneplus-open-gets-work-done-what-problems-can-a-mini-tablet-solve/
OVER TEN YEARS of out of control Apple Hype has cost us a practical AR future https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/16/sggqa-320-apple/
OnePlus Open vs Surface Duo 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-vs-91371652
Pixel 8 Pro vs OP Open By The Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-vs-3-91294072
Pixel 8 Pro Camera First Impressions https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-at-91027445
Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones: WTH is a RIBBON Headphone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/13/sineaptic-se-1-preview-what-the-heck-is-a-ribbon-headphone/
ISPs say the FCC shouldn’t be able to investigate broadband prices https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/internet-providers-say-the-fcc-should-not-investigate-broadband-prices/
Unity is looking to scale back costs in a major way https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/unity-is-reviewing-its-product-portfolio-and-says-layoffs-are-likely-
WeWork is bankrupt https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/07/wework-files-for-bankruptcy.html
Apple’s FindMy network could be leaking your passwords https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-find-my-network-can-be-abused-to-steal-keylogged-passwords/
Google kills the FitBit https://www.androidauthority.com/google-fitbit-exit-countries-3384006/
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Vivo Launches X100 Pro! https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/vivo-x100-pro-launched-china-price-specs/
Valve Launches Steam Deck OLED! https://www.steamdeck.com/en/oled

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#SGGQA 323: MediaTek Bets BIG on Dimensity 9300, Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty, Robocop Rocks My Socks!

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:15:51 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! Kicking off November, the tech news is HOPPING. Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty on ALL counts! Apple faces yet ANOTHER lawsuit over batteries, this time in the UK. Teens are creating abusive AI images of their classmates. Google was found using revenue sharing on search to force OEMs to update their phones. There's a tiny device that can reboot other people's iPhones. The new MediaTek chip out which looks like a BIG deal. And I have some thoughts on the new Robocop game! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Open or Fold pt 1 – OnePlus vs Samsung (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/01/open-or-fold-lets-chat-oneplus-vs-samsung/
Poly Voyager Free 60 Series – Work Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/02/poly-voyager-free-60-uc-the-total-package-work-and-play-true-wireless-earbuds/
Dia de Los Muertos (Shot on Pixel 8 Pro) https://www.patreon.com/posts/dia-de-los-shot-92341890
Google Negging me to Drop Photos https://www.patreon.com/posts/google-negging-91844735
OnePlus Open Gets Work Done! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/19/oneplus-open-gets-work-done-what-problems-can-a-mini-tablet-solve/
OVER TEN YEARS of out of control Apple Hype has cost us a practical AR future https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/16/sggqa-320-apple/
OnePlus Open vs Surface Duo 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-vs-91371652
Pixel 8 Pro vs OP Open By The Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-vs-3-91294072
Pixel 8 Pro Camera First Impressions https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-at-91027445
Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones: WTH is a RIBBON Headphone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/13/sineaptic-se-1-preview-what-the-heck-is-a-ribbon-headphone/
SBF Found Guilty on all counts https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/guilty-sam-bankman-fried-convicted-on-all-counts-after-monthlong-trial/
Another Apple battery lawsuit https://www.reuters.com/technology/mass-lawsuit-against-apple-over-iphone-batteries-can-go-ahead-london-tribunal-2023-11-01/
Teens making AI abuse images of classmates https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/deepfake-nudes-of-high-schoolers-spark-police-probe-in-nj/
Google strong arming OEMs to support their phones https://9to5google.com/2023/10/31/google-search-android-updates-deal/
Gadget exploits iPhone bluetooth https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/11/flipper-zero-gadget-that-doses-iphones-takes-once-esoteric-attacks-mainstream/
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Mediatek bets BIG on BIG cores for new Dimensity https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones-2/mediatek-dimensity-9300
Juan rambles on about Robocop Rogue City https://robocop-roguecity.com/en

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#SGGQA 322: TechTober Isn't Done Yet, Viewer Q&A, Happy Halloween! The PJ Pod!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:49:43 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! The last podcast of October, and we're hanging out in our PJ's! Hosting a chill conversation about the tech we've seen over the last month, what the holiday season looks like, and letting the chat direct the Q&A. Are you looking forward to the year-end holiday sales? Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 321: Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus Open, Qualcomm vs MediaTek, Apple vs Jon Stewart, Twitter vs Journalists

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:03:26 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! BOY HOWDY! We got a TON of news to cover. The FCC is ramping up for a return to Net Neutrality! Twitter continues to meltdown. Apple parts ways with Jon Stewart. Google serves up more "malvertising". Netflix is looking to be the Netflix of gaming again! Qualcomm and MediaTek are gearing up for a next gen chip war. And we've got TWO exciting new phones in the GadgetLab! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus Open Gets Work Done! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/19/oneplus-open-gets-work-done-what-problems-can-a-mini-tablet-solve/
OVER TEN YEARS of out of control Apple Hype has cost us a practical AR future https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/16/sggqa-320-apple/
OnePlus Open vs Surface Duo 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-vs-91371652
Pixel 8 Pro vs OP Open By The Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-vs-3-91294072
Pixel 8 Pro Camera First Impressions https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-at-91027445
Google Photos got a HUGE speed increase https://www.patreon.com/posts/google-photos-91175950
What you NEED to know about XR Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/11/apple-doesnt-own-augmented-reality-what-you-need-to-know-about-xr-glasses/
Geekom A5 Mini PC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/10/geekom-a5-mini-pc-review-big-power-small-price-better-than-a-mac-mini/
Pixel Fold Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/05/google-pixel-fold-three-months-later-a-long-term-review-android-14-and-a-road-trip/
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/07/gamesir-t4-cyclone-pro-controller-review-hall-effect-sticks-triggers-for-all-your-gaming-systems/
Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones: WTH is a RIBBON Headphone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/13/sineaptic-se-1-preview-what-the-heck-is-a-ribbon-headphone/
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
FCC ramps up again for Net Neutrality https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/10/fcc-moves-ahead-with-title-ii-net-neutrality-rules-in-3-2-party-line-vote/
CBC is done with Twitter https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/cbc-mainly-remains-off-x-citing-low-traffic-six-months-after-scaling-back-presence/article_10695842-3deb-50d0-b624-b4102cd553c2.html
NPR was done with Twitter https://www.thewrap.com/npr-lost-just-1-percent-web-traffic-leaving-x-twitter/
Twitter stats and decline in user interactions https://www.deweysquare.com/digital/twitter-migration-report/
Jon Stewart and Apple split https://deadline.com/2023/10/the-problem-with-jon-stewart-canceled-apple-1235578646/
Google serves “malvertising” https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/10/google-hosted-malvertising-leads-to-fake-keepass-site-that-looks-genuine/
Netflix wants to stream games https://9to5google.com/2023/10/16/netflix-tv-game-streaming-google-tv-more/
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Mediatek sets new Antutu record https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_dimensity_9300_appears_on_antutu_with_recordbreaking_results-news-60323.php
Qualcomm 8 Gen 3 leaks https://mspoweruser.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-3-leaked-details/
Juan rambles on about the Pixel 8 Pro and OnePlus Open

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#SGGQA 320: Apple, Tech Journalism, and a Decade of Out of Control Hype...

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! I’m wrapping up some travel, and unfortunately can’t livestream today. I DID finish this video essay though, and it seemed a fitting addition to the topics we cover on this weekly show. Tech journalists have been promising an Apple AR revolution for over a decade now, but very little commentary has come from Apple directly. This has had an enormous chilling effect on AR and VR markets. Rumors. Leaks. FUD. After a decade of reporting on a future mythical “Apple Glasses” product, what do we actually have? Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 319: iPhones Still Overheating, Netflix Price Hikes, AI is EXPENSIVE, SEC Sues Musk, Pixel 8 Thoughts

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:27:34 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! Techtober is spinning up! iPhones still seem to be overheating after Apple's patch. Netflix lands two more GREAT games, but price hikes are looming. The SEC is suing Elon Musk for refusing to testify in their investigation. Getty images looks to make AI more equitable, but is AI too expensive to share the wealth? And now that we've made it through the weekend, how are we feeling about the Pixel 8 announcement? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel Fold Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/05/google-pixel-fold-three-months-later-a-long-term-review-android-14-and-a-road-trip/
Juan’s (Near) Real Time Reactions to the Pixel Event https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/04/new-pixel-day-reactions-pixel-8-pro-pixel-watch-2-and-what-should-google-do-next/
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/07/gamesir-t4-cyclone-pro-controller-review-hall-effect-sticks-triggers-for-all-your-gaming-systems/
Vivo V29 – Mostly the same… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/06/vivo-v29-first-look-one-little-upgrade-for-the-camera/
Xiaomi 13T Pro – Who is this for? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/26/xiaomi-13t-pro-first-look-who-is-this-phone-for/
Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones: WTH is a RIBBON Headphone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/13/sineaptic-se-1-preview-what-the-heck-is-a-ribbon-headphone/
Script Preview: The decade we’ve lost waiting for Apple’s AR Glasses https://www.patreon.com/posts/script-preview-88506414
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
Musk Strips Headlines from Articles https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/10/musk-makes-news-links-on-twitter-aka-x-less-useful-by-removing-headlines/
The SEC is Suing Elon Musk https://www.engadget.com/the-sec-is-suing-elon-musk-for-refusing-to-testify-in-twitter-investigation-212347834.html
RoosterTeeth pulls Red vs Blue from YouTube https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyBXkrzOIdV/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading
AI is CRAZY expensive https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ais-costly-buildup-could-make-early-products-a-hard-sell-bdd29b9f
Getty Tries to make AI training more equitable https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/10/getty-images-built-a-socially-responsible-ai-tool-that-rewards-artists/
Netlfix adds two GREAT games https://www.engadget.com/netflix-nabs-the-iconic-dead-cells-for-its-ever-growing-games-library-150038384.html
But Netflix Price hikes are coming! https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/netflix-raising-ad-free-prices-in-a-few-months/
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Apple Patches zero day and overheating issues https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/apple-releases-ios-17-0-3-update-to-help-fix-iphone-15-pro-overheating/
But iPhone 15 Pro Max struggles to keep up with Galaxy S23 Ultra https://youtu.be/dGfMmbW1j34?feature=shared
Juan rambles on about the Pixel Fold and Pixel 8

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#SGGQA 318 - iPhone 15 Overheating, Xiaomi Makes Too Many Phones, X Cuts Election Integrity Team, FCC to Restore Net Neutrality

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:45:06 -0000

HAPPY MONDAY! WELCOME TO TECHTOBER! The FCC can FINALLY start working on restoring Net Neutrality. Xitter cut the election disinformation team, and elections are coming up. US Agency sues Tesla over hate speech directed at employees. Qualcomm is working on more AR hardware. Apple is cutting back on their chip orders, while their phones are overheating. And we should chat about the INCREDIBLE number of phones Xiaomi puts out every year... Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Xiaomi 13T Pro – Who is this for? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/26/xiaomi-13t-pro-first-look-who-is-this-phone-for/
AceMagic AD15 Review – If you shop it right… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/29/acemagic-ad15-mini-pc-it-might-be-a-good-deal/
Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones: WTH is a RIBBON Headphone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/13/sineaptic-se-1-preview-what-the-heck-is-a-ribbon-headphone/
Vivo X90 Pro: Six Months Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/08/vivo-x90-pro-android-14-beta-six-month-later-i-finally-get-it-now/
What can commercials tell us about folding phone durability? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/14/folding-phone-durability-educating-consumers-and-setting-expectations/
Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/29/beyerdynamic-blue-byrd-anc-review-bluetooth-earbuds-with-a-crazy-trick/
Script Preview: The decade we’ve lost waiting for Apple’s AR Glasses https://www.patreon.com/posts/script-preview-88506414
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
HoverAir Camera X1 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/15/hoverair-camera-x1-this-pocket-sized-drone-is-an-ai-cameraman/
FCC to restore Net Neutrality https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/09/fcc-details-plan-to-restore-the-net-neutrality-rules-repealed-by-ajit-pai/
X cuts disinformation team https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/x-makes-cuts-disinformation-election-integrity-team-rcna117744
US sues Tesla over Hate Speech https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/09/us-agency-sues-tesla-as-black-workers-report-swastikas-threats-and-nooses/
Qualcomm announces more AR hardware https://www.engadget.com/qualcomm-announces-two-new-snapdragon-chips-for-next-gen-headsets-and-smart-glasses-180010526.html
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Apple cuts back on 3nm chip orders https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-to-cut-back-on-3nm-orders-as-market-forces-start-to-crush-upgrade-demands.756440.0.html
Why iPhones are overheating https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66982762
Juan rambles on about the Xiaomi 13T Pro

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#SGGQA 317 - PJ Pod - Pixel 8 Support Promises and Snarky RCS Ads

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:51:25 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! Last Monday of the month and I’m letting my hair down! PJ Podcast in full effect. We’ve got some tech stories to cover, but we’re going to hang out in a more casual way. Google might promise us more support, but they’re also struggling to get more folks using RCS. And what the heck is going on with Surface RAM and Storage Prices? Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 316 - TikTok Fined, Chromebook Support Extended, Samsung Raising SSD Prices, Arm Stock Price Down After IPO

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:41:25 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY!

We have a NEWS heavy podcast this week! TikTok gets served a big fine for kid's data. Elizabeth Warren wants to investigate Starlink activities in Ukraine. Arm's IPO went well, but stock price is down. Unity is looking to walk back the incredible brand reputation damage they delivered last week. The iPhone 12 puts out too much radiation. SSD prices are set to rise. Plus, Google is extending Chromebook software support!

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones: WTH is a RIBBON Headphone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/13/sineaptic-se-1-preview-what-the-heck-is-a-ribbon-headphone/
Vivo X90 Pro: Six Months Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/08/vivo-x90-pro-android-14-beta-six-month-later-i-finally-get-it-now/
70Mai’s new 4K Dash Cam! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/12/70mai-a810-test-drive-an-even-smarter-4k-dash-cam-for-your-car/
What can commercials tell us about folding phone durability? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/14/folding-phone-durability-educating-consumers-and-setting-expectations/
Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/29/beyerdynamic-blue-byrd-anc-review-bluetooth-earbuds-with-a-crazy-trick/
I’m Anxious about the XPERIA 5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/getting-little-88703661
Script Preview: The decade we’ve lost waiting for Apple’s AR Glasses https://www.patreon.com/posts/script-preview-88506414
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
HoverAir Camera X1 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/15/hoverair-camera-x1-this-pocket-sized-drone-is-an-ai-cameraman/
Pixel Tablet vs Robo and Kala https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-tablet-vs-87852264
Elizabeth Warren wants an investigation into SpaceX https://news.yahoo.com/elizabeth-warren-says-senate-investigate-200227689.html?guccounter=1
TikTok fined for improperly storing data on children https://www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-fined-345-million-euros-over-handling-childrens-data-europe-2023-09-15/
ARM stock down after IPO https://www.reuters.com/business/softbanks-chip-designer-arm-extends-gains-after-65-bln-nasdaq-debut-2023-09-15/
Unity to change fee structure after dev backlash https://twitter.com/unity/status/1703547752205218265?t=_bJ0APDpGnFn1aHCnfI1VA&s=19
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iPhone 12 nukes your skull! https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/09/more-countries-are-concerned-about-the-iphone-12s-emf-radiation-profile/
Google extends ChromeOS support https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/automatic-update-extension-chromebook/
SSD prices to climb in Q4 https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20230911-11839.html

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#SGGQA 315 - Pixel 8 Sneak Peek, Update Your iPhone, Will YOU Try YouTube Playables, FCC Nominee Confirmed

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:55:10 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! We FINALLY have a new FCC Chairwoman, and the deadlock should finally be over! A team of researchers have found a nasty zero day exploit on the iPhone. Google is testing mini games in YouTube. Twitter sues California over moderation law. EU regulators roll out plans for reigning in Big Tech. And let's chat about this Pixel 8 sneak peek! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Vivo X90 Pro: Six Months Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/08/vivo-x90-pro-android-14-beta-six-month-later-i-finally-get-it-now/
A new Sticky Keys short! https://youtube.com/shorts/KTObw2H92sc
I can still do the LG G8 Air Gestures https://youtube.com/shorts/AEDqqaPISC8
Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/29/beyerdynamic-blue-byrd-anc-review-bluetooth-earbuds-with-a-crazy-trick/
I’m Anxious about the XPERIA 5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/getting-little-88703661
Script Preview: The decade we’ve lost waiting for Apple’s AR Glasses https://www.patreon.com/posts/script-preview-88506414
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
HoverAir Camera X1 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/15/hoverair-camera-x1-this-pocket-sized-drone-is-an-ai-cameraman/
Pixel Tablet vs Robo and Kala https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-tablet-vs-87852264
Moto ReadyFor improvements on Android 13 https://www.patreon.com/posts/moto-readyfor-on-87850377
Blank Youtube Homescreen? Don’t change your Watch History! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/09/blank-youtube-homepage-dont-change-your-watch-history-until-you-see-this-first/
Senate Confirms FCC Nominee https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/09/senate-confirms-biden-fcc-nominee-finally-giving-democrats-a-3-2-majority/
EU lists companies targeted in new regulations https://www.engadget.com/eu-confirms-the-six-tech-giants-subject-to-its-strict-new-competition-laws-161917822.html
X Sues California https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/09/x-sues-calif-to-avoid-revealing-how-it-makes-controversial-content-decisions/
Google 25th anniversary letter is super uninspiring https://blog.google/inside-google/message-ceo/google-25th-birthday-sundar-pichai/
Clubhouse tries to pivot to messaging https://blog.clubhouse.com/the-new-clubhouse/
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Zero Day iPhone malware caught in the wild https://citizenlab.ca/2023/09/blastpass-nso-group-iphone-zero-click-zero-day-exploit-captured-in-the-wild/
YouTube Playables are a thing https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167/youtube-test-features-and-experiments
Mediatek nabs TSMC 3nm https://corp.mediatek.com/news-events/press-releases/mediatek-successfully-develops-first-chip-using-tsmcs-3nm-process-set-for-volume-production-in-2024
Pixel 8 sneak peek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_uap-98Knw

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#SGGQA 314 - Huawei Mate 60 Pro Baffles Regulators, Lenovo Makes AR Glasses Cool, No XPERIA 5 for the USA, It's Just Time to Shut Down Twitter

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:26:31 -0000

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Happy Labor Day! Catching up on tech news over the last week, Lenovo is making AR glasses look cool to tech reviewers. The FCC shrugs off ISPs complaining about listing fees. Twitter is breaking a bunch of rules. YouTube is "worried" about shorts eating into long form videos. And what's going on with Sony? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/29/beyerdynamic-blue-byrd-anc-review-bluetooth-earbuds-with-a-crazy-trick/
Are AR Glasses a sham? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/01/mailbag-are-ar-glasses-a-sham/
I’m Anxious about the XPERIA 5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/getting-little-88703661
Script Preview: The decade we’ve lost waiting for Apple’s AR Glasses https://www.patreon.com/posts/script-preview-88506414
We all suffer when Apple screws up https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/18/we-all-suffer-when-apple-products-dont-just-work/
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
HoverAir Camera X1 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/15/hoverair-camera-x1-this-pocket-sized-drone-is-an-ai-cameraman/
Pixel Tablet vs Robo and Kala https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-tablet-vs-87852264
Moto ReadyFor improvements on Android 13 https://www.patreon.com/posts/moto-readyfor-on-87850377
Blank Youtube Homescreen? Don’t change your Watch History! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/09/blank-youtube-homepage-dont-change-your-watch-history-until-you-see-this-first/
FCC says “too bad” to regulators https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/fcc-says-too-bad-to-isps-complaining-that-listing-every-fee-is-too-hard/
Huawei is surprising regulators with chip tech https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-09-04/look-inside-huawei-mate-60-pro-phone-powered-by-made-in-china-chip?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
Twitter will use public data to train AI https://www.engadget.com/elon-musks-x-will-use-public-data-to-train-ai-models-184924197.html
Twitter blocked ads from 1st Amendment group https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/x-violated-its-own-policy-by-blocking-first-amendment-groups-ads/
YouTube is “worried” about shorts https://www.ft.com/content/c51ce73a-8ae7-4f5e-aa3c-5e24e471cc7b
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Lenovo makes AR glasses cool now I guess?
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#SGGQA 313: Tech and Tetris - Asus Says Goodbye to ZenFone, Sony Acquires Audeze, Google's TERRIBLE AR Plans...

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:47:18 -0000

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_I REALLY needed a break and wanted to play some Tetris with some pals. This is probably one of the WORST audio podcasts I've ever produced, but it was exactly the kind of casual show I needed. The video replay will make a LOT more sense as we play a few rounds and chat about some tech gear. _ _We'll be back next week with a proper list of links and stories! _ Happy Monday! Last Monday of the month! It's a Pajama Podcast show! This week we're playing some Tetris while we chat about the news! This might be one of the poorer podcasts for audio listeners in my replay crew! We'll go wherever the chat wants to go, and we have a TON of topics we might cover. Asus might be killing the ZenFone line. Sony bought my favorite headphone manufacturer. Google and Samsung have a TERRIBLE plan for AR goggles. AND CAN ANYONE BEAT ME IN TETRIS??? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Who even NEEDS AR Glasses Brains??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/26/why-buy-an-xreal-beam-or-rokid-station-for-your-ar-glasses-when-you-can-just-buy-a-really-expensive-phone/
Dear Samsung and Apple, PLEASE Don’t Copy This… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/24/dear-google-and-samsung-copying-apple-vision-pro-is-a-dumb-move/
Moto Ready For Android 13 Improvements! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/23/moto-readyfor-on-android-13-the-best-desktop-mode-gets-a-little-better/
Pixel Tablet vs Robo and Kala https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/22/pixel-tablet-vs-robo-and-kala-a-totally-unfair-fight/
We all suffer when Apple screws up https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/18/we-all-suffer-when-apple-products-dont-just-work/
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
HoverAir Camera X1 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/15/hoverair-camera-x1-this-pocket-sized-drone-is-an-ai-cameraman/
Pixel Tablet vs Robo and Kala https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-tablet-vs-87852264
Moto ReadyFor improvements on Android 13 https://www.patreon.com/posts/moto-readyfor-on-87850377
What Durability Should We Expect from Folding Phones? https://www.patreon.com/posts/folding-phone-87655646
Ankermake M5C – A FAST 3D Printer for NOOBS https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/10/can-the-ankermake-m5c-get-a-3d-printing-noob-up-to-speed/
Blank Youtube Homescreen? Don’t change your Watch History! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/09/blank-youtube-homepage-dont-change-your-watch-history-until-you-see-this-first/
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#SGGQA 312 - AI Art Not Copyrightable, Twitter's Continued Meltdown, Lenovo Legion Go, Surviving the California HurriQuake

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:37:24 -0000

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Happy Monday! What a crazy weekend. We had a tropical storm and an earthquake! Plus, Twitter continues to dumpster dive to lower and lower depths. Apple devices are easy to game with some basic Bluetooth hardware. Sandisk drives are failing. Courts rule AI art can't be copyrighted. And we have to chat about this new gaming handheld from Lenovo! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

We all suffer when Apple screws up https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/18/we-all-suffer-when-apple-products-dont-just-work/
Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/16/rokid-station-vs-xreal-beam-the-better-brain-for-your-ar-glasses-part-2/
HoverAir Camera X1 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/15/hoverair-camera-x1-this-pocket-sized-drone-is-an-ai-cameraman/
Pixel Tablet vs Robo and Kala https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-tablet-vs-87852264
Moto ReadyFor improvements on Android 13 https://www.patreon.com/posts/moto-readyfor-on-87850377
What Durability Should We Expect from Folding Phones? https://www.patreon.com/posts/folding-phone-87655646
Ankermake M5C – A FAST 3D Printer for NOOBS https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/10/can-the-ankermake-m5c-get-a-3d-printing-noob-up-to-speed/
Blank Youtube Homescreen? Don’t change your Watch History! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/09/blank-youtube-homepage-dont-change-your-watch-history-until-you-see-this-first/
AI Art can’t be copyrighted https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ai-works-not-copyrightable-studios-1235570316/
$70 worth of gear can spoof Apple devices https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/16/this-70-device-can-spoof-an-apple-device-and-trick-you-into-sharing-your-password/?mrfhud=true
X Suspends Neo-Nazi https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/x-suspends-pro-nazi-account-after-two-brands-halt-advertising/
Musk might remove the block feature on X https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/18/musk-says-xs-block-feature-is-going-away/
X throttles links to bluesky and threads https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/15/twitter-x-links-delayed/
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LG’s Suitcase TV https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-27lx5qkna#pdp_specs
Sandisk drives are failing https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/sandisk-extreme-ssds-are-worthless-multiple-lawsuits-against-wd-say/
Lenovo to join the portable gaming market https://windowsreport.com/lenovo-legion-go-first-look/
Patrick Willem on AI Movie Making https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC99lNQdNmA&pp=ygURcGF0cmljayBoIHdpbGxlbXM%3D
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#SGGQA 311 - Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Reactions, MacBooks Aren't Repairable, Disney Dumps Metaverse, My New Drone!

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:42:07 -0000

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Happy Monday! Embargoes are dropping and I can finally chat about some of the tech on my desk! Like a new 3D printer from AnkerMake, and the mini-drone I've been flying! Also, Disney dumps the metaverse. CNET dumps thousands of old articles. Apple dumps repairability on the MacBook. Firefox dumps the INABILITY to install browser extensions. And we have to check out the Mix Fold 3 announcement from Xiaomi! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

What Durability Should We Expect from Folding Phones? https://www.patreon.com/posts/folding-phone-87655646
Ankermake M5C – A FAST 3D Printer for NOOBS https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/10/can-the-ankermake-m5c-get-a-3d-printing-noob-up-to-speed/
Blank Youtube Homescreen? Don’t change your Watch History! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/09/blank-youtube-homepage-dont-change-your-watch-history-until-you-see-this-first/
All the podcasting Juan did last week! https://techhub.social/@SomeGadgetGuy/110883248185557303
We all suffer when Apple products don’t ‘Just Work’ https://www.patreon.com/posts/we-all-suffer-87152219
Rokid Station for Gaming with Steam Link! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/04/use-steam-link-on-ar-glasses-now-rokid-station/
Rokid Station Full Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/01/rokid-station-rokid-max-android-tv-anywhere-you-want-to-watch/
XReal Beam Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/25/xreal-beam-ar-for-all-of-us/
Velotric Go1 Cargo ebike https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/20/velotric-go-1-cargo-ebike-this-bike-hauls/
48 hours with the Pixel Fold https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/18/48-hours-with-the-pixel-fold-i-was-right-about-folding-phones/
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-ultra-85422302
CNET delists old articles to game search https://gizmodo.com/cnet-deletes-thousands-old-articles-google-search-seo-1850721475
Mozilla preps Android browser for open extensions https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2023/08/10/prepare-your-firefox-desktop-extension-for-the-upcoming-android-release/
Disney dumps the metaverse https://www.campaignasia.com/article/disneys-metaverse-chief-departs-shortly-after-division-shutdown/485682
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MacBook Pros really aren’t repairable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Hwb5xvBn8
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_fold_3_debuts_with_refined_hinge_periscope_lens_and_sd_8_gen_2_chip-news-59546.php
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#SGGQA 310 - Qualcomm Takes a RISC, Fusion Power Breakthrough, YouTube Enhanced Playback, Trying to Figure Out LK-99

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:20:05 -0000

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Happy Monday! This might be the most science-y show I've ever tried to put together! Qualcomm is partnering with firms to develop RISC competitors to ARM. YouTube is ENHANCING 1080p playback for Premium users. ISPs are likely grifting the FCC. Amazon and WalMart are still selling expired Chromebooks. And what the heck is going on with LK-99? What's a Superconductor? Augh! My Brain! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

We all suffer when Apple products don’t ‘Just Work’ https://www.patreon.com/posts/we-all-suffer-87152219
Rokid Station for Gaming with Steam Link! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/04/use-steam-link-on-ar-glasses-now-rokid-station/
How I missed the boat on the Rokid Station and XReal Beam https://www.patreon.com/posts/rokid-and-xreal-87080045
Rokid Station Full Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/08/01/rokid-station-rokid-max-android-tv-anywhere-you-want-to-watch/
XReal Beam Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/25/xreal-beam-ar-for-all-of-us/
Velotric Go1 Cargo ebike https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/20/velotric-go-1-cargo-ebike-this-bike-hauls/
48 hours with the Pixel Fold https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/18/48-hours-with-the-pixel-fold-i-was-right-about-folding-phones/
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-ultra-85422302
Robo & Kala Laptop https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/13/robo-and-kala-2-in-1-laptop-a-surface-pro-9-killer/
GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
ISPs trying to back out of deals that gave them more FCC funding https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/internet-providers-that-won-fcc-grants-try-to-escape-broadband-commitments/
FCC looking to increase subsidies for low cost Internet access https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/fcc-expands-broadband-discount-program-with-new-75-monthly-subsidy/
YouTube rolls out Enhanced bitrate for Premium users https://www.engadget.com/youtubes-enhanced-1080p-playback-option-is-rolling-out-to-premium-users-on-the-web-130058566.html
Expired Chromebooks are still for sale https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/no-discounts-or-warnings-for-people-shopping-eol-chromebooks-on-amazon-walmart/
Qualcomm to develop RISC solutions https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/08/leading-semiconductor-industry-players-join-forces-to-accelerate
US Scientists replicate fusion breakthrough https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-scientists-repeat-fusion-power-breakthrough-ft-2023-08-06/#:~:text=Aug%206%20%28Reuters%29%20-%20U.S.%20government%20scientists%20have,last%20year%2C%20the%20Financial%20Times%20reported%20on%20Sunday.
LK-99 is a claimed miracle material, but what is it? https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02481-0
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TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
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#SGGQA 309 - PJ Pod - XREAL BEAM, Beyerdynamic's BT Neckband Earbuds, Traveling with the Pixel Fold and Tablet

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:44:29 -0000

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Happy Monday! Last Monday of the month! It's a Pajama Podcast show! We're back from a road trip, and being on the road is the perfect time to really test a BUNCH of gadgets! I've got some thoughts on the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. I've been putting the XREAL BEAM through its paces. AND! Beyerdynamic has a NEW BT NECKBAND! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

XREAL BEAM: AR for ALL of Us https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/25/xreal-beam-ar-for-all-of-us/
SGGQA Special Edition: How I Became a Samsung “Hater” https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/24/sggqa-308-special-edition-how-i-became-a-samsung-hater-and-you-can-too/
Velotric GO 1 Cargo eBike! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/20/velotric-go-1-cargo-ebike-this-bike-hauls/
48 Hours with the Pixel Fold https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/18/48-hours-with-the-pixel-fold-i-was-right-about-folding-phones/
Shooting “CINEMATIC” on a PHONE? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/13/shooting-cinematic-why-phone-video-at-24-fps-usually-looks-like-garbage/
Rambling first night thoughts on the Pixel Fold (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-early-on-i-86066492
TENSOR 2 SHOWDOWN! BENCHMARKS! Pixel Fold vs Tablet vs 7 Pro (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-fold-and-86165915
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-ultra-85422302
Sony AX7 Portable Surround Speakers https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/05/sony-ht-ax7-portable-theater-system-review-spatial-sound-on-the-go/
Did Xiaomi LIE about the telephoto on the 13 Ultra? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/04/did-xiaomi-lie-about-the-13-ultras-telephoto/
Status Audio’s Between 3 are UNIQUE earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/22/status-audio-between-3anc-true-wireless-earbuds-a-trick-airpods-cant-copy/
Robo & Kala Laptop https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/13/robo-and-kala-2-in-1-laptop-a-surface-pro-9-killer/
GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
Apple Vision Pro is just an expensive Dev kit https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/06/apple-vision-pro-years-of-hype-for-an-expensive-dev-kit/
Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA overheating? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/02/camera-overheating-has-sony-fixed-the-xperia-1-v-video-torture-test-2023/

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#SGGQA 308 Special Edition: How I Became a Samsung HATER (and YOU can TOO!)

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:00:24 -0000

Happy Monday! While traveling, I’ve pre-recorded this podcast in advance of this week’s Samsung Unpacked event. A bit serious and a bit tongue in cheek, here’s how I transitioned from die-hard Samsung Knight to insufferable hater. I often pick on the most toxic members of a brand’s fandom, but I haven’t done a great job of explaining how I got here. Let’s get our tech week started right!

Links mentioned in this podcast!

1999 – 2006 Price Fixing LCDs https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/lcd-makers-fined-388-million-for-alleged-price-fixing/
2012 – LG Samsung and carriers caught price fixing phones in Korea https://techcrunch.com/2012/03/15/samsung-lg-korean-carriers-fined-for-mobile-price-fixing-scheme/
2012 – Apple CopyCat IP lawsuits https://bgr.com/general/samsung-young-sohn-interview-apple/
2013 – Samsung Astroturfing fake negative reviews of HTC devices https://www.ibtimes.com/samsung-caught-astroturfing-taiwanese-ftc-fines-galaxy-s4-maker-340000-fake-negative-reviews-htc#:~:text=Jan.%207%2C%202013.%20REUTERS%2FRICK%20WILKING%20The%20Fair%20Trade,practice%20of%20disguising%20sponsored%20messages%20as%20disinterested%20reviews.
2013 – Note 3 Caught Inflating Benchmark scores https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/10/galaxy-note-3s-benchmarking-adjustments-inflate-scores-by-up-to-20/
2013 – Samsung Fined in Taiwan for Misleading Ads https://techcrunch.com/2013/01/10/samsung-fined-by-taiwans-fair-trade-commission-for-misleading-advertising/
2013 – Presidential candidate Park Geun Hye backs off Samsung during election, is elected president of South Korea https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/tax-evasion-bribery-and-pricefixing-how-samsung-became-the-giant-that-ate-korea-8510588.html
2014 – Vanity Fair Article on Abuse, Collusion, Price Fixing, IP theft from Samsung (covers MULTIPLE instances of abuses) https://www.vanityfair.com/news/business/2014/06/apple-samsung-smartphone-patent-war
2014 – EU fines Samsung Royal Philips, and Infineon for price fixing “Chip Cartel” https://www.livemint.com/Companies/nAhxZr7GXLWqkF7iqUi3iL/Samsung-Philips-said-to-face-EU-fines-on-smart-card-chip-ca.html
2017 – President Park impeached for bribery and corruption charges involving Samsung and Lee Jae Young https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49507401
2018 – Samsung sued over labor conditions https://phys.org/news/2018-01-french-groups-sue-samsung-alleged.html
2018 – Samsung Class Action for Price Fixing RAM https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/samsung-class-action-lawsuit-alleges-dram-price-fixing-scheme/
2018 – Samsung Fined in Italy for Slowing Phones similar to Apple battery throttling over updateshttps://www.androidpolice.com/2018/10/24/samsung-fined-italy-forcing-phone-slowing-updates-users/
https://en.agcm.it/en/media/detail?id=385e274c-8dc3-4911-9b8c-9771c854193a&parent=Press%20Releases&parentUrl=/en/media/press-releases
2019 – Report published on Samsung collusion with local police in Chennai, impersonating police, intimidating journalists https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_international/899620.html
2019 – Australia Fines Samsung over Water Resistance Claims https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-samsung-elec-regulator-idINKCN1TZ0EJ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-23/samsung-fined-14-million-water-resistance-galaxy-smartphones/101178818
2020 – Samsung Pay Lets You Opt Out of Selling Your Data to Third Parties https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-pay-now-lets-you-opt-out-selling-your-data-third-parties
2020 – Samsung services sent user data to Chinese servers https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/prevent-samsungs-shady-360-storage-cleaner-from-phoning-home-china-0225941/
https://piunikaweb.com/2020/01/08/samsung-galaxy-phones-come-preinstalled-with-potential-spyware-from-chinas-qihoo-360/
2020 – Samsung complies with Russian law to force pre-installing government approved apps on phones https://www.rferl.org/a/samsung-comply-russian-law-local-apps-phones-pcs/30442915.html
2021 – Lee Jae Young sent back to Jail over new bribery and corruption charges from 2016 https://apnews.com/article/seoul-south-korea-park-geun-hye-lee-jae-yong-asia-pacific-30b0d59a2215ecfc89f06b608bd31cb2
2021 – Lee Jae Young released early from prison https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58196575#:~:text=Samsung%20heir%20Lee%20Jae-yong%20has%20been%20released%20from,is%20also%20in%20jail%20for%20bribery%20and%20corruption.
2021 – Samsung cheating on SSD Benchmarks https://www.extremetech.com/computing/326377-samsung-is-the-latest-ssd-manufacturer-cheating-its-customers
2021 – Samsung Fined $47Million Price Fixing in Netherlands https://www.reuters.com/business/samsung-fined-47-mln-price-fixing-netherlands-2021-09-29/
2021 – 61 models of Samsung phones banned from Russia over IP theft https://www.reuters.com/technology/russian-court-bars-sale-samsung-phones-over-lawsuit-report-2021-10-21/
2022 – Samsung Cheating on Benchmarks with GOS https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-gos-throttling-apps-3125885/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds
2022 – Samsung De-listed from GeekBench https://beebom.com/samsung-phones-delisted-geekbench-app-throttling-issue/
2022 – Samsung Cheating on TV Panel Performance Tests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhto9MmiExE
2022 – Galaxy Phone Battery Swelling https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23393174/samsung-phone-lithium-ion-batteries-swelling-expanding-mrwhosetheboss-ifixit
2022 – Samsung collecting too much PII before data breach class action https://www.theregister.com/2022/09/27/samsung_data_theft_lawsuit/
2022 – Samsung not paying for their share of arbitration over breach class action https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/samsung-push-for-arbitration-over-alleged-unlawful-collection-of-biometric-data/
2023 – Samsung sued over storage calculations https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/samsung-class-action-lawsuit-and-settlement-news/samsung-class-action-alleges-company-falsely-advertises-galaxy-s21-storage-capacity/
2023 – Samsung Astro Turfing Reddit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55Tr-AjTVbg
2023 – Samsung Dismantling Right to Repair through IP law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGD9PHjoH8A
2023 – MOOOON ZOOOOM FAAAAKE https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/11nzrb0/samsung_space_zoom_moon_shots_are_fake_and_here/
2023 – Samsung investing 230 billion in SK for chip fab https://www.reuters.com/technology/samsung-electronics-invest-230-bln-through-2042-south-korea-chipmaking-base-2023-03-15/

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#SGGQA 307: A Weekend with the Pixel Fold, Twitter in the Red, Threads Engagement, FCC Confirmations, Sony and Microsoft Shake Hands

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:27:48 -0000

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Happy Monday! The FCC is still in deadlock, but that might be changing soon. Twitter is still cash flow negative. Threads engagement might be slipping. Google is losing AR talent. Sony and Microsoft sign a deal on Call of Duty. Intel is killing the NUC. And I've spent a weekend with the Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet! Time for my COMPLETE long term review! Let's get our tech week started right! Direct link to me CHUCKING my Surface Duo!

Stories This Week:

Shooting “CINEMATIC” on a PHONE? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/13/shooting-cinematic-why-phone-video-at-24-fps-usually-looks-like-garbage/
Rambling first night thoughts on the Pixel Fold (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-early-on-i-86066492
TENSOR 2 SHOWDOWN! BENCHMARKS! Pixel Fold vs Tablet vs 7 Pro (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-fold-and-86165915
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-ultra-85422302
Sony AX7 Portable Surround Speakers https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/05/sony-ht-ax7-portable-theater-system-review-spatial-sound-on-the-go/
Did Xiaomi LIE about the telephoto on the 13 Ultra? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/04/did-xiaomi-lie-about-the-13-ultras-telephoto/
Status Audio’s Between 3 are UNIQUE earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/22/status-audio-between-3anc-true-wireless-earbuds-a-trick-airpods-cant-copy/
Robo & Kala Laptop https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/13/robo-and-kala-2-in-1-laptop-a-surface-pro-9-killer/
GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
Apple Vision Pro is just an expensive Dev kit https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/06/apple-vision-pro-years-of-hype-for-an-expensive-dev-kit/
Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA overheating? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/02/camera-overheating-has-sony-fixed-the-xperia-1-v-video-torture-test-2023/
FCC nominee moves to the Senate https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/07/biden-fcc-nominee-advances-to-senate-floor-despite-ted-cruzs-protests/
Microsoft and Sony Shake on it https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/16/microsoft-and-sony-sign-deal-to-keep-activisions-call-of-duty-on-playstation.html#:~:text=Microsoft%20and%20Sony%20sign%20deal%20to%20keep%20Activision%E2%80%99s,month%20that%20the%20deal%20would%20have%20anti-competitive%20effects.
Threads Engagement Slips https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/meta-threads-engagement-dropped-red-hot-debut-tracking-firms-say-rcna94256
Twitter is still poor… https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/15/business/twitter-cash-flow-elon-musk/index.html
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No More NUC https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/07/intel-is-apparently-winding-down-its-nuc-mini-pcs-after-more-than-a-decade/
Google Head of AR leaves https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/07/googles-head-of-ar-software-quits-citing-unstable-commitment-and-vision/
Honor’s new Foldable https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/honor-magic-v2/
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#SGGQA 306: Threads Crazy Growth, Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI, Evernote Layoffs, Google Tensor Going to TSMC, Sony AX7 Speakers

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:54:10 -0000

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Happy Monday! Threads is growing like crazy, but what concerns might we have for a new social media platform from Meta? Evernote is scaling way back on staff, and moving operations to Europe. Google is looking to ditch Samsung for a future Tensor chip. Scientists believe we might have found evidence of alien intelligence here on Earth. I spent some time reviewing the Sony AX7 Portable Speaker system. And I want to spend a little time in the SomeGadgetGuy mailbag! Let's get our tech week started right!

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-ultra-85422302
Sony AX7 Portable Surround Speakers https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/05/sony-ht-ax7-portable-theater-system-review-spatial-sound-on-the-go/
Did Xiaomi LIE about the telephoto on the 13 Ultra? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/07/04/did-xiaomi-lie-about-the-13-ultras-telephoto/
Status Audio’s Between 3 are UNIQUE earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/22/status-audio-between-3anc-true-wireless-earbuds-a-trick-airpods-cant-copy/
Robo & Kala Laptop https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/13/robo-and-kala-2-in-1-laptop-a-surface-pro-9-killer/
GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
Apple Vision Pro is just an expensive Dev kit https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/06/apple-vision-pro-years-of-hype-for-an-expensive-dev-kit/
Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA overheating? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/02/camera-overheating-has-sony-fixed-the-xperia-1-v-video-torture-test-2023/
How does Threads privacy and security compare? https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/how-threads-privacy-policy-compares-to-twitters-and-its-rivals/
Evernote Layoffs https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/evernote-layoffs-moving-to-europe-18190083.php
Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/10/sarah-silverman-sues-openai-meta-copyright-infringement
Alien technology on Earth? https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/avi-loeb-harvard-professor-alien-technology-fragments/
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Tensor to be made by TSMC in two years https://wccftech.com/google-fully-custom-tensor-soc-to-use-tsmc-3nm-process/
Some thoughts on portable audio tech and Sony…
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#SGGQA 305: Twitter's Rate Limits, Valve Fights AI, Vision Pro's Weak VR, Google Kills their AR Glasses AGAIN, ZenFone 10 Thoughts

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 02:10:55 -0000

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Happy Monday! Valve is pushing back against AI trained on copyrighted materials. Dev's say Apple's Vision Pro is NOT going to be a good VR solution. Oracle is running Database on ARM chips. Google breaks my heart again, I mean kills their AR glasses again. Twitter is facing another meltdown. And we should chat about that sexy little ZenFone 10. Let's get our tech week started right!

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-ultra-85422302
Status Audio’s Between 3 are UNIQUE earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/22/status-audio-between-3anc-true-wireless-earbuds-a-trick-airpods-cant-copy/
70mai dashcams! (Sponsored) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/23/70mai-4k-a800s-and-a500s-dual-channel-dash-cams-upgrade-your-car/
Robo & Kala Laptop https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/13/robo-and-kala-2-in-1-laptop-a-surface-pro-9-killer/
GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
Apple Vision Pro is just an expensive Dev kit https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/06/apple-vision-pro-years-of-hype-for-an-expensive-dev-kit/
Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA overheating? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/02/camera-overheating-has-sony-fixed-the-xperia-1-v-video-torture-test-2023/
Oracle Database now runs on ARM! https://www.thestack.technology/oracle-database-arm-ampere/
Valve blocks games with AI art https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/07/valve-says-steam-games-cant-use-ai-models-trained-on-copyrighted-works/
Vision Pro cant really do VR https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/27/vision-pro-safe-area/
Google kills their AR glasses… AGAIN… https://www.businessinsider.com/google-ar-iris-augmented-reality-smart-glasses-2023-6
WTH is a Twitter Rate Limit? https://www.reuters.com/technology/what-does-twitter-rate-limit-exceeded-mean-users-2023-07-03/
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ZenFone 10 looks FLIPPING adorable! https://www.asus.com/us/mobile-handhelds/phones/zenfone/zenfone-10/
Juan rambles to the end of the show…

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#SGGQA 304: Facebook Wont Pay for News, More Twitter Fines, Apple Union Busting, YouTube to Replace Stadia?

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:05:40 -0000

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Happy Monday! Facebook is going to stop supplying news in Canada. Netflix also pulls cheapest ad-free plan from Canada. Musk faces more fines in Australia over hate speech. ISPs lobby for more money from the government. Apple violated the rights of their employees interested in unionizing. Asus ROG Ally gets a proper tear down. Sony and Qualcomm continue phone partnership. Vampire Survivors gets a MAJOR update. And can YouTube become the next game streaming platform after Stadia's departure? Let's get our tech week started right!

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Kit Unboxing! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/21/xiaomi-13-ultra-photography-kit-unboxing/
All About Android signs off for the last time https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/20/all-about-android-ends-saying-goodbye-to-one-of-my-favorite-geek-podcasts/
Status Audio’s Between 3 are UNIQUE earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/22/status-audio-between-3anc-true-wireless-earbuds-a-trick-airpods-cant-copy/
70mai dashcams! (Sponsored) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/23/70mai-4k-a800s-and-a500s-dual-channel-dash-cams-upgrade-your-car/
Robo & Kala Laptop https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/13/robo-and-kala-2-in-1-laptop-a-surface-pro-9-killer/
GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
Apple Vision Pro is just an expensive Dev kit https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/06/apple-vision-pro-years-of-hype-for-an-expensive-dev-kit/
Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA overheating? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/02/camera-overheating-has-sony-fixed-the-xperia-1-v-video-torture-test-2023/
An Open Letter to Nintendo about Emulators https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/27/an-open-letter-to-nintendo-about-emulators-youre-doing-it-wrong/
New Benchmarks for Xiaomi, Poco, Sony, and OnePlus! https://www.patreon.com/posts/massive-chart-13-82858192
Facebook ends news access in Canada https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-end-access-news-facebook-instagram-canada-2023-06-22/
Twitter faces fines in Australia now https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65981699
ISPs want more money to improve broadband https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/06/att-verizon-lobby-group-pushes-for-payments-from-big-tech/
Netflix pulls cheapest ad free plan in Canada https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/movies/2023/06/23/netflix-phases-out-basic-streaming-plan-from-its-subscription-options-in-canada
Apple found guilty of union busting https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-21/apple-illegally-interrogated-staff-about-union-judge-rules?leadSource=uverify%20wall
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Qualcomm partnering with Sony for phones https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/06/qualcomm-announces-multi-year-collaboration-with-sony-to-deliver
Asus ROG Ally gets a teardown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxPgBhm6tHs
Vampire Survivors gets couch co-op! https://press.futurefriendsgames.com/vampire-survivors-couch-co-op-faq
Can YouTube replace Stadia? https://www.engadget.com/youtube-is-reportedly-testing-online-games-for-mobile-and-desktop-130105426.html
Juan rambles to the end of the show…

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#SGGQA 303 - Reddit Stays Dark, FCC Ask About Data Caps, EU Battery Regulations, Twitter Wont Pay Its Bills

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:56:49 -0000

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Social media continues it's decline. Reddit is looking at forcing communities to go public by removing volunteer moderators. Twitter is being sued by music publishers, and is getting evicted from their Colorado office. The FCC is asking if people hate their broadband data caps. And the EU just passed sweeping regulations on batteries. Let's get our tech week started right!

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Robo & Kala Laptop https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/13/robo-and-kala-2-in-1-laptop-a-surface-pro-9-killer/
GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
Apple Vision Pro is just an expensive Dev kit https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/06/apple-vision-pro-years-of-hype-for-an-expensive-dev-kit/
Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA overheating? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/02/camera-overheating-has-sony-fixed-the-xperia-1-v-video-torture-test-2023/
XPERIA 1V External Monitor Mode Tour https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/31/xperia-1-v-external-monitor-mode-tour-record-your-camera-on-your-phone/
An Open Letter to Nintendo about Emulators https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/27/an-open-letter-to-nintendo-about-emulators-youre-doing-it-wrong/
ULANZI Video Tripod is AMAZING https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/25/ulanzi-f38-quick-release-video-travel-tripod-review-its-so-good/
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/24/mobvoi-ticwatch-pro-5-the-most-powerful-wearos-watch-but-what-about-updates/
New Benchmarks for Xiaomi, Poco, Sony, and OnePlus! https://www.patreon.com/posts/massive-chart-13-82858192
FCC page for public comments on broadband data caps https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/16136257875348-Data-Caps-Experience-Form
Twitter getting evicted from office in CO https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/06/judge-ruled-twitter-must-be-evicted-from-colorado-office-over-unpaid-rent/
Music publishers sue Twitter https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/06/music-publishers-sue-twitter-slam-musk-for-calling-dmca-a-plague-on-humanity/
Reddit’s looking to bounce volunteer mods https://www.techradar.com/news/reddit-has-a-terrible-plan-to-end-blackout-ask-you-to-vote-out-protesting-mods
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EU plans for stricter battery recycling and repair https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20230609IPR96210/making-batteries-more-sustainable-more-durable-and-better-performing
Pixel camera updates https://9to5google.com/2023/06/17/pixel-camera-services-1-1-update/
Juan rambles to the end of the show…

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#SGGQA 302 - Reddit Goes Dark, Pixel 8 Camera Upgrades, Netflix Password Crackdown, YouTube Election Misinformation

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:06:58 -0000

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What a strange time we live in.

There's a LOT of tech news firing up around the web! Reddit's moderators are pulling popular subreddits down in protest of API changes. Twitter still refuses to pay their bills. Tesla's autopilot might be responsible for more accidents than previously thought. YouTube has stopped removing misinformation about the last election. We say goodbye to Blue Microphones. And we can dig into some of the rumors about the upcoming Pixel 8!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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GlowingRectangles has gone dark https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/10/the-glowingrectangle-subreddit-will-also-go-dark-on-june-12-there-are-dozens-of-us/
Apple Vision Pro is just an expensive Dev kit https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/06/apple-vision-pro-years-of-hype-for-an-expensive-dev-kit/
Stop lying! The Galaxy Note 23 does NOT cost $469 to “make” https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/04/the-galaxy-s23-ultra-does-not-cost-469-to-make-stop-lying-to-your-readers-and-viewers/
Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA overheating? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/06/02/camera-overheating-has-sony-fixed-the-xperia-1-v-video-torture-test-2023/
XPERIA 1V External Monitor Mode Tour https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/31/xperia-1-v-external-monitor-mode-tour-record-your-camera-on-your-phone/
An Open Letter to Nintendo about Emulators https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/27/an-open-letter-to-nintendo-about-emulators-youre-doing-it-wrong/
MAJOR Update to the RODE Wireless GO 2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/26/the-best-wireless-microphones-massive-update-for-the-rode-wireless-go-2/
ULANZI Video Tripod is AMAZING https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/25/ulanzi-f38-quick-release-video-travel-tripod-review-its-so-good/
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/24/mobvoi-ticwatch-pro-5-the-most-powerful-wearos-watch-but-what-about-updates/
Budget Beauty! Infinix Note 30 Pro https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/23/infinix-note-30-pro-first-look-budget-beauty/
New Benchmarks for Xiaomi, Poco, Sony, and OnePlus! https://www.patreon.com/posts/massive-chart-13-82858192
Twitter is stiffing Google on Cloud bills https://www.platformer.news/p/twitter-stiffs-google
Tesla Autopilot is causing problems https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/10/tesla-autopilot-crashes-elon-musk/
Netflix see jump in subscribers https://www.antenna.live/post/a-first-look-at-the-impact-of-netflixs-password-sharing-crackdown
YouTube Refuses to Pull election misinformation https://www.npr.org/2023/06/02/1179864026/youtube-will-no-longer-take-down-false-claims-about-u-s-elections
Reddit Goes Dark…
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Logitech ends Blue brand https://www.engadget.com/logitech-retires-the-blue-microphone-brand-083111975.html
Pixel 8 Camera Leaks https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-camera-leak-3333575/
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#SGGQA 301 - PJ Pod - WWDC Pre-Show Hang Out!

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:07:02 -0000

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We never did a PJ Podcast for May, and the news this week will be DOMINATED by Apple's WWDC. Since my podcast airs RIGHT BEFORE the main keynote, let's hang out and chat about fun geeky stuff! Any crazy predictions for the show? Want to catch up on other gadgets instead? The viewers will help take the wheel on this episode! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 300: Meta Fined $1 Billion, DoorDash Charges iPhone Users More, Adults Don't Use Twitter, Right to Repair in France

Mon, 22 May 2023 19:38:40 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS IS HOT RIGHT NOW! Meta facing fines. DoorDash overcharging iPhone users. Grownups are walking away from Twitter. Also, Right to Repair is heating up in France, and what should we expect from Apple's Mixed Reality Headset? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus Pad vs Razer Edge https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/19/tablet-fight-gaming-vs-work-oneplus-pad-vs-razer-edge/
XPERIA 1 V Camera Tour https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/17/sony-xperia-1-v-camera-tour-three-apps-are-better-than-one/
New Benchmarks for Xiaomi, Poco, Sony, and OnePlus! https://www.patreon.com/posts/massive-chart-13-82858192
First look at the XPERIA 1 V https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/10/sony-xperia-1-v-first-look-sonys-back-with-a-monster-smartphone/
XPERIA 1 v vs 1 IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/12/sony-xperia-1-v-vs-xperia-1-iv-a-worthy-one-year-upgrade/
Poco F5 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/09/poco-f5-snapdragon-7-gen-2-performance-is-really-good/
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra cameras are something special https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/04/xiaomi-13-ultra-why-these-cameras-are-so-fresh/
Can the Pixel 7 Pro be a Vlogging monster? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/03/can-we-make-the-pixel-7-pro-a-vlogging-monster/
Doordash charges iPhone users more? https://www.businessinsider.com/lawsuit-iphone-users-pay-more-doordash-orders-than-android-users-2023-5
Are people still using Twitter? https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/17/how-us-adults-on-twitter-use-the-site-in-the-elon-musk-era/
Meta Fined ONE BILLION https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-22/meta-fined-record-1-3-billion-in-eu-over-us-data-transfers?leadSource=uverify%20wall
France fighting ewaste https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/france-is-fighting-to-save-your-iphone-from-an-early-death/
Australian stock exchange bails on blockchain https://www.reuters.com/markets/australian-stock-exchange-says-software-overhaul-wont-involve-blockchain-2023-05-19/
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Apple execs cautious on mixed reality https://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/18/report-apple-executives-cautious-of-headset/
Samsung backs down from Bing on Android phones https://arstechnica.com/google/2023/05/samsung-backs-down-from-its-threat-to-switch-its-android-phones-to-bing/
Pixel 8 might have a thermometer? https://www.engadget.com/googles-pixel-8-pro-could-have-a-built-in-thermometer-114808668.html
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#SGGQA 299: XPERIA 1 V, Poco F5, A Bad Week for Oppo, Apple Italian Antitrust Probe, Bots Rule the Internet

Mon, 15 May 2023 20:27:42 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! The XPERIA 1 V is here! We can chat about Sony's new powerhouse phone! The Poco F5 is here! We can chat about Poco's new powerhouse phone! Also, Apple is under investigation in Italy. almost 50% of web traffic on the internet comes from bots now. Former employee accuses ByteDance of content theft. Peloton issues a safety warning for 2 million bikes. And it's been a pretty bad week for Oppo in the EU. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

New Benchmarks for Xiaomi, Poco, Sony, and OnePlus! https://www.patreon.com/posts/massive-chart-13-82858192
First look at the XPERIA 1 V https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/10/sony-xperia-1-v-first-look-sonys-back-with-a-monster-smartphone/
XPERIA 1 v vs 1 IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/12/sony-xperia-1-v-vs-xperia-1-iv-a-worthy-one-year-upgrade/
Poco F5 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/09/poco-f5-snapdragon-7-gen-2-performance-is-really-good/
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra cameras are something special https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/04/xiaomi-13-ultra-why-these-cameras-are-so-fresh/
Can the Pixel 7 Pro be a Vlogging monster? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/03/can-we-make-the-pixel-7-pro-a-vlogging-monster/
Tablet vs Laptop! OnePlus pad! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/05/oneplus-pad-vs-a-low-cost-laptop-can-it-beat-a-surface-laptop-go-2/
Rokid Max AR Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/14/rokid-max-ar-glasses-a-major-upgrade-for-your-face/
Velotric Thunder 1 ST https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/13/velotric-thunder-1-st-road-test-the-sexy-stealth-ebike/
Peloton issues warning for 2 million bikes https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/recall-alert/2-2-million-peloton-exercise-bikes-recalled-immediately-stop-using-govt-says/4324576/
Former ByteDance employee accuses company of theft https://www.reuters.com/technology/former-bytedance-executive-says-he-was-dismissed-flagging-illegal-activity-2023-05-13/
47% of internet traffic comes from bots https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99339-47-of-all-internet-traffic-came-from-bots-in-2022
Italy investigating Apple store for antitrust violations https://www.reuters.com/technology/italys-antitrust-probes-apple-alleged-abuse-app-market-dominance-2023-05-11/
Oppo pulling device sales from Germany https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-germany-website-deleted-3324632/
Oppo scaling down custom chip business https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_is_shutting_down_chip_development_business-news-58536.php
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earbuds are expensive reoccurring costs https://www.androidauthority.com/earbuds-recurring-cost-3318424/
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#SGGQA 298: The Calm Before Google I/O, Twitter Blue is a Flop, Bluesky off to slow start, Facebook Pages Hacked

Tue, 09 May 2023 02:30:13 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! Social media is MELTING down right now. Twitter's subscriptions are tanking. Bluesky won't accommodate heads of state. Verified Facebook pages are getting hacked. Plus, Samsung is working on their new chips. An Apple accessory maker walks away from Apple. And we have to chat about what we might see at Google I/O this week! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra cameras are something special https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/04/xiaomi-13-ultra-why-these-cameras-are-so-fresh/
Can the Pixel 7 Pro be a Vlogging monster? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/03/can-we-make-the-pixel-7-pro-a-vlogging-monster/
Tablet vs Laptop! OnePlus pad! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/05/05/oneplus-pad-vs-a-low-cost-laptop-can-it-beat-a-surface-laptop-go-2/
Vivo X90 Pro Camera Deep Dive (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x90-pro-82241578
Rokid Max AR Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/14/rokid-max-ar-glasses-a-major-upgrade-for-your-face/
Velotric Thunder 1 ST https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/13/velotric-thunder-1-st-road-test-the-sexy-stealth-ebike/
Googlers angry about CEO pay https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/googlers-angry-about-ceos-226m-pay-after-cuts-in-perks-and-12000-layoffs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Bluesky not adding heads of state https://fortune.com/2023/05/05/twitter-competitor-bluesky-says-no-heads-of-state-allowed-yet/
Twitter Blue is flopping hard https://mashable.com/article/half-of-twitter-blue-earliest-subscribers-no-longer-subscribed
Verified FB pages getting hacked https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/05/hacked-verified-facebook-pages-impersonating-meta-are-buying-ads-from-meta/
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Samsung improves current chip process https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2023&no=339956
Google I/O rumors https://www.engadget.com/what-to-expect-at-google-io-2023-120024438.html
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#SGGQA 297: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, OnePlus Pad, Sony XPERIA 1V Teaser, Samsung Profits Down 95%, Law Against AI Launching Nukes

Mon, 01 May 2023 20:47:26 -0000

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HERE WE GO! Tons of stories to cover this week! Senators propose a law to ban AI from launching nukes. Samsung profits are down 95%! NYC's Transit Authority has pulled their alerts from Twitter. Microsoft's AR goggles are still causing headaches and eye strain. Asus launches a Steam Deck killer. Sony is teasing the Sony XPERIA 1V, and we HAVE t o talk about the OnePlus Pad and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra!

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Vivo X90 Pro Camera Deep Dive (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x90-pro-82241578
OnePlus Pad First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/28/oneplus-pad-the-best-android-tablet-out-now/
Xiaomi 13 First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/27/xiaomi-13-ultra-my-first-magical-day/
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Photo Samples https://www.patreon.com/posts/few-early-nature-82238468
Action Modes on Phone Cameras? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/26/do-you-use-action-stabilizer-modes-on-your-phone-camera-pixel-7-pro-vivo-x90-pro-vlog/
Saramonic BlinkMe Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/15/saramonic-blink-me-wireless-microphones-magnetic-mount-touch-screen-control-epic-battery-life/
Rokid Max AR Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/14/rokid-max-ar-glasses-a-major-upgrade-for-your-face/
Velotric Thunder 1 ST https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/13/velotric-thunder-1-st-road-test-the-sexy-stealth-ebike/
Law against AI launching Nukes https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/markey-lieu-beyer-and-buck-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-prevent-ai-from-launching-a-nuclear-weapon
Juice Jacking is uncommon https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/fearmongering-over-public-charging-stations-needs-to-stop-heres-why/
NYC Transit bails on Twitter https://www.engadget.com/nycs-transport-authority-will-no-longer-post-service-alerts-on-twitter-051701441.html
Microsoft AR goggles years away from deployment https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-headache-inducing-army-goggles-205417485.html
Samsung Profits down 95% https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/04/samsung-makes-its-stunning-95-percent-profit-drop-official-for-q1-2023/
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XPERIA 1V Teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NAodnje33I
ROG Ally might be a Steam Deck killer https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/04/i-for-one-welcome-our-new-steam-deck-killing-windows-running-overlords/
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#SGGQA 296 - PJ Pod - Waiting for a Phone to Ship, Teasing Embargoes, and Should I Cover More Mobile Gaming?

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:37:12 -0000

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Whew! April is wrapping up, and this year is FLYING by! Closing out the month for a PJ Pod, we'll go wherever the chat leads us. A number of new phones are landing before the summer months start. We've got a tease on a new tablet. More leaks on the Pixel Fold. I'm catching up on a backlog of review gear. A bunch of games might be landing at Netflix! And how best should we walk away from Twitter? Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 295 – Intel and Arm Chips, Xiaomi 13 Ultra Teaser, Right to Repair Win in Colorado, Slow Galaxy Charging, Social Media Laws Going CRAZY

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:53:38 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! It seems every week I talk about tech news going NUTS, and this week is no exception. Intel is going to fab chips for Arm. Right to repair gets a win in Colorado. Samsung Galaxy phones charging slower than advertised. A trio of state social media laws show conflict between liberals and conservatives. Another study shows a correlation between hearing loss and dementia. And we’ve got another tease on the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra! Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Saramonic BlinkMe Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/15/saramonic-blink-me-wireless-microphones-magnetic-mount-touch-screen-control-epic-battery-life/
Rokid Max AR Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/14/rokid-max-ar-glasses-a-major-upgrade-for-your-face/
Velotric Thunder 1 ST https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/13/velotric-thunder-1-st-road-test-the-sexy-stealth-ebike/
EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Laptop Hub https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/11/ezquest-usb-c-multimedia-8-in-1-hub-review-you-need-more-ports/
Note 23 Camera Conclusion https://www.patreon.com/posts/galaxy-note-23-81199364
Why You DONT want a 1″ Sensor https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/06/why-you-dont-want-a-1-type-sensor-in-your-phone-camera-part-2/
Moto is the MOST IMPROVED of 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/04/the-most-improved-phone-of-2022-hello-moto/
Vivo V27 Pro review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/29/vivo-v27-pro-my-accidental-long-term-review/
Best mobile gaming accessories! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/22/best-mobile-gaming-accessories-starter-switch-steam-deck-razer-smartphone/
Arkansas makes social media illegal for minors without parents consent https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3wdpv/arkansas-makes-it-illegal-for-minors-to-be-on-social-media-without-parental-consent
Texas might push platforms to censor posts about abortion https://www.wired.com/story/texas-could-push-tech-platforms-to-censor-posts-about-abortion/
California to force social media companies to post terms of service https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB587
Sega to buy Rovio https://www.wsj.com/articles/sega-nears-deal-for-angry-birds-mobile-game-maker-12bc7984
Intel teaming up with Arm https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-foundry-arm-announce-multigeneration-collaboration-leading-edge-soc-design.html
Colorado passes Right to Repair for farmers https://www.reuters.com/world/us/colorado-passes-first-us-right-repair-legislation-farmers-2023-04-12/
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Another study correlating hearing loss with dementia https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(23)00048-8/fulltext
Galaxy Phones charge real slow https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/04/the-galaxy-s23-ultras-15-w-wireless-charging-is-33-slower-than-last-year/?utm_brand=ars
More Xiaomi 13 Ultra specs confirmed https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_ultra_design_confirmed_ahead_of_announcement_-news-58268.php
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#SGGQA 294 - OnePlus Pad Pre-Sale, Xiaomi 13 Ultra Coming Soon, Samsung Profits Plunge, Mac Sales Down, Tesla Spies on You

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:02:05 -0000

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HAPPY MONDAY! Tech news is going NUTS right now! Twitter is feuding with NPR. Starlink satellites are falling out of the sky. Teslas spy on you. Mac sales are down a LOT. Samsung profits have PLUNGED. Apple is hosting Anti-Union meetings. And we have to talk about OnePlus Pad pre-sales and the latest Xiaomi 13 Ultra rumors! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Note 23 Camera Conclusion https://www.patreon.com/posts/galaxy-note-23-81199364
Why You DONT want a 1″ Sensor https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/06/why-you-dont-want-a-1-type-sensor-in-your-phone-camera-part-2/
Moto is the MOST IMPROVED of 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/04/the-most-improved-phone-of-2022-hello-moto/
Vivo V27 Pro review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/29/vivo-v27-pro-my-accidental-long-term-review/
Best mobile gaming accessories! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/22/best-mobile-gaming-accessories-starter-switch-steam-deck-razer-smartphone/
Why you want a 1″ sensor in your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/21/why-you-want-a-1-type-sensor-in-your-phone-camera-part-1/
Xiaomi 13 and Note 23 Performance Tests! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-and-by-79837021
Can 200MP beat a 1″ Type Sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/02/galaxy-s23-ultra-can-200mp-beat-the-vivo-x90-pro-1-sensor-nope/
OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/07/oneplus-11-video-round-up-introduction-comparisons-performance-testing/
The EASY eSIM Store! (Sponsor) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/28/airalo-esim-store-buying-a-travel-esim-is-so-much-easier/
Starlink’s newest satellites fall from space https://gizmodo.com/spacexs-next-gen-starlink-satellites-have-started-falli-1850299668
Tesla Spies on You https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/04/tesla-workers-shared-images-from-car-cameras-including-scenes-of-intimacy/
Twitter Messing with NPR credibility https://www.engadget.com/twitter-removes-us-state-affiliated-media-label-from-npr-account-215742901.html
Apple held anti-union meetings https://www.engadget.com/apple-reportedly-held-anti-union-meetings-at-all-of-its-us-stores-223528059.html
Mac sales down 40% https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-40-plunge-pc-shipments-043700361.html
Samsung profits PLUNGE https://globenewsbulletin.com/technology/samsung-flags-96-percent-plunge-in-profit-amid-chip-slump/
Samsung execs leaked company info to chat bot https://www.engadget.com/three-samsung-employees-reportedly-leaked-sensitive-data-to-chatgpt-190221114.html
DPReview will live on as an archive https://twitter.com/dpreview/status/1644477499789934593
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RIP to old Google web cams https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/04/google-is-bricking-dropcams-and-nest-secure-offers-discounts-to-upgraders/
OnePlus Pad presale https://www.oneplus.com/us/buy-oneplus-pad
Xiaomi 13 Ultra launch soon! https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/xiaomi-13-ultra-is-launching-soon
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#SGGQA 293 – The RESTRICT Act, AI Copyright Lawsuits, Lenovo Legion Gaming Phones Gone, but Asus ROG Brings an Ally

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:12:55 -0000

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SPRING BREAK! While my daughter is home from school this week, we’re gonna have some fun! Plenty of tech news to cover! AI is getting sued over copyright issues. The Senate is looking at breaking up big tech. Elon Musk is having a bad month in court. Lenovo ends their line of gaming phones, but Asus might have the answer for portable gaming. And we need to talk about how bad the Restrict act will be if it’s passed… Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Vivo V27 Pro review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/29/vivo-v27-pro-my-accidental-long-term-review/
Best mobile gaming accessories! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/22/best-mobile-gaming-accessories-starter-switch-steam-deck-razer-smartphone/
Why you want a 1″ sensor in your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/21/why-you-want-a-1-type-sensor-in-your-phone-camera-part-1/
When iPhone Parents Bully Android Parents https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/14/when-iphone-parents-bully-android-parents/
DDPAI dash cam UPGRADE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/16/new-dash-cam-ddpai-z50-4k-gps-is-a-huge-upgrade/
Xiaomi 13 and Note 23 Performance Tests! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-and-by-79837021
Can 200MP beat a 1″ Type Sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/02/galaxy-s23-ultra-can-200mp-beat-the-vivo-x90-pro-1-sensor-nope/
Xiaomi 13 First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/27/xiaomi-13-first-look-a-nice-smaller-phone/
Razer Edge vs Steam Deck! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/24/razer-edge-vs-steam-deck-can-android-topple-pc-gaming/
OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/07/oneplus-11-video-round-up-introduction-comparisons-performance-testing/
The EASY eSIM Store! (Sponsor) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/28/airalo-esim-store-buying-a-travel-esim-is-so-much-easier/
Musk Broke Law Tweeting about Stock https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-broke-law-with-tweet-about-tesla-stock-options-court-rules-2023-4
Google destroyed evidence in Epic case https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/03/judge-finds-google-destroyed-evidence-and-repeatedly-gave-false-info-to-court/
Senate Looking to break up ad tech https://www.engadget.com/senate-bill-seeks-to-break-up-google-and-meta-ad-businesses-211308768.html
Stable Diffusion AI sued over copyright https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/04/stable-diffusion-copyright-lawsuits-could-be-a-legal-earthquake-for-ai/amp/
EFF Article on Restrict Act https://act.eff.org/action/stop-the-restrict-act-and-pass-real-privacy-legislation
Louis Rossman video on Restrict act https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xudlYSLFls8
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Mint Mobile bumping up Data Plans http://fbuy.me/rUJKm (Referral)
Lenovo Legion is no more https://www.androidauthority.com/lenovo-legion-phone-shutdown-3306942/
Asus ROG Ally not an April fools joke https://www.notebookcheck.net/ASUS-ROG-Ally-New-Windows-gaming-handheld-to-launch-with-custom-AMD-Ryzen-APU-and-eGPU-support.705054.0.html
Juan Rambles out the rest of the show…

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#SGGQA 292 - PJ Podcast - Finding the Fun When Tech Reviewers are Burnt Out...

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:58:46 -0000

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Saying goodbye to March. This month FLEW by. Closing out the month for a PJ Pod, we'll go wherever the chat leads us. There's definitely something in the air though. Tone in comments and replies is more argumentative than ever, and it seems a number of tech commentators are kinda over it. How can we keep this stuff fun, when there's so much drama surrounding our favorite hobbies?

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#SGGQA 291 - Samsung Modem Vulnerability, Google Glass Goodbye, EU Tags Apple USB-C Plans, We Cancelled YouTube TV

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:03:18 -0000

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Happy Monday! I STILL HATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME! But seriously, we've got TONS of tech to talk about. Samsung modems are INSECURE. South Korea walks back work week plans. Buzzfeed slashes their workforce. Robots might replace bees? Fortnite sued for deceptive business practices. YouTube jacks prices again on their TV plans. Google glass is gone AGAIN. Second Life might find a second life on mobile. And the EU is stepping on Apple's plans to break USB-C. Let's get our tech week started right!

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When iPhone Parents Bully Android Parents https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/14/when-iphone-parents-bully-android-parents/
DDPAI dash cam UPGRADE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/16/new-dash-cam-ddpai-z50-4k-gps-is-a-huge-upgrade/
CoolerMaster saved my NUC https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/14/nuc-extreme-revived-cooler-master-to-the-rescue/
Samsung’s Fake MOON ZOOM (Short) https://youtube.com/shorts/Ek2QUaRdFpk
Xiaomi 13 and Note 23 Performance Tests! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-and-by-79837021
Verizon 5G fixed Home Broadband https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/08/verizon-5g-fixed-wireless-home-broadband-sending-it-back/
Can 200MP beat a 1″ Type Sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/02/galaxy-s23-ultra-can-200mp-beat-the-vivo-x90-pro-1-sensor-nope/
Xiaomi 13 First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/27/xiaomi-13-first-look-a-nice-smaller-phone/
Razer Edge vs Steam Deck! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/24/razer-edge-vs-steam-deck-can-android-topple-pc-gaming/
OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/07/oneplus-11-video-round-up-introduction-comparisons-performance-testing/
The EASY eSIM Store! (Sponsor) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/28/airalo-esim-store-buying-a-travel-esim-is-so-much-easier/
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/10/oneplus-buds-pro-2-review-putting-airpods-pro-2-on-notice/
Vivo X90 Pro First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/03/vivo-x90-pro-is-here-first-look-at-the-next-stage-of-smartphone-photography/
A guide to podcasting on your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/18/podcasting-on-your-phone-a-starter-guide-on-mobile-recording/
South Korea back tracks on longer work week https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/15/south-korea-u-turns-on-69-hour-working-week-after-youth-backlash
Robots to replace bees? https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/tinkerbell-robots-fairy-crops-pollinate-fly/
BuzzFeed worker and staff woes https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/03/buzzfeed-news-profit-strategy
Fortnight hit with fine https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/fortnite-studio-hit-with-201million-fine-and-ordered-to-stop-tricking-players-3413448
YouTube TV prices rise again https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/youtube-tv-jumps-in-price-again-its-now-72-99-per-month/
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The Problem of BT headphones https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-problem-with-your-dying-airpods-and-other-bluetooth-earbuds-28c1f9b2
Google Glass Gone Again https://9to5google.com/2023/03/16/google-exynos-modem-vulnerabilities/
Samsung modems compromising the security of these phones https://support.google.com/glass-enterprise/customer/answer/13417888
EU tags Apple’s USB-C Plans https://www.gizchina.com/2023/03/13/european-union-hurts-apple-again-cannot-limit-usb-type-c-charging-speed/
Second Life to get a second life https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/03/20-years-later-second-life-is-launching-on-mobile/

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#SGGQA 290 - Samsung's Fake MOON ZOOM, Pixel Watch Success, SVB Bonuses, WWE Wants to Legalize Betting

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:52:45 -0000

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Happy Monday! I HATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME! The news block this week is one of the wackiest I've ever cobbled together. Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC appointment. WWE wants to legalize betting on scripted matches. South Korea wants to improve the national birthrate by making the work week LONGER. Vinyl has overtaken CD in music sales. EU warns Twitter over moderation. Samsung loses ANOTHER Qualcomm chip. US regulators are insuring the deposits held at Silicon Valley Bank. And we HAVE to chat about all this SPACE ZOOM nonsense, and the Samsung Knights out here defending silly marketing. Let's get our tech week started right!

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Samsung’s Fake MOON ZOOM (Short) https://youtube.com/shorts/Ek2QUaRdFpk
Xiaomi 13 and Note 23 Performance Tests! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-13-and-by-79837021
Verizon 5G fixed Home Broadband https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/08/verizon-5g-fixed-wireless-home-broadband-sending-it-back/
Can 200MP beat a 1″ Type Sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/02/galaxy-s23-ultra-can-200mp-beat-the-vivo-x90-pro-1-sensor-nope/
Xiaomi 13 First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/27/xiaomi-13-first-look-a-nice-smaller-phone/
Razer Edge vs Steam Deck! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/24/razer-edge-vs-steam-deck-can-android-topple-pc-gaming/
OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/07/oneplus-11-video-round-up-introduction-comparisons-performance-testing/
The EASY eSIM Store! (Sponsor) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/28/airalo-esim-store-buying-a-travel-esim-is-so-much-easier/
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/10/oneplus-buds-pro-2-review-putting-airpods-pro-2-on-notice/
Vivo X90 Pro First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/03/vivo-x90-pro-is-here-first-look-at-the-next-stage-of-smartphone-photography/
A guide to podcasting on your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/18/podcasting-on-your-phone-a-starter-guide-on-mobile-recording/
Gigi Sohn steps down from FCC appointment https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/03/bidens-fcc-pick-withdraws-regrets-that-isps-get-to-choose-their-regulators/
WWE wants to legalize betting https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/08/wwe-betting-scripted-match-results.html
South Korea looking to extend the work week https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/asia/2023-01-19-south-korean-government-proposes-increase-in-work-week-to-69-hours-from-52/
Vinyl overtakes CD! https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/sales-of-vinyl-albums-overtake-cds-for-the-first-time-since-the-late-80s/
EU warns Twitter on moderation https://www.ft.com/content/20141fb1-d8f7-4c9e-a0d0-ded1ac8c7947
US regulators Insure SVB deposits https://www.engadget.com/us-regulators-will-protect-all-deposits-at-silicon-valley-bank-045837677.html
SVB execs gave bonuses hours before collapse https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/silicon-valley-bank-employees-received-annual-bonuses-hours-before-government-takeover/ar-AA18vyy6
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Samsung loses another Qualcomm chip https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-loses-manufacturing-contract-qualcomm-snapdragon-7-plus-gen-1/
Google sold more watches last year https://9to5google.com/2023/03/11/pixel-watch-units-sold-report/
Samsung Space Zoom is FAAAAAAAAAAAAKE https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/11nzrb0/samsung_space_zoom_moon_shots_are_fake_and_here/

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#SGGQA 289 - Galaxy S23 Ultra Performance Testing, Qualcomm and Prophesee Cameras, FTC and Playstation, Apple Charges More for Batteries, Xiaomi 13 Thoughts

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:40:09 -0000

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Happy Monday! TONS OF TECH NEWS! Will Netflix be on the hook for higher taxes in the EU? Can Elon Musk convince regulators to let Nerualink play with human brains? Will Ford make a driver-less car that will re-possess itself? Will Sony deliver all their exclusive Playstation contracts to the FTC? Why is Apple raising prices on battery replacements? And we HAVE to chat about performance testing the Note 23 and the Xiaomi 13! Let's get our tech week started right!

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Can 200MP beat a 1″ Type Sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/02/galaxy-s23-ultra-can-200mp-beat-the-vivo-x90-pro-1-sensor-nope/
Xiaomi 13 First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/27/xiaomi-13-first-look-a-nice-smaller-phone/
Razer Edge vs Steam Deck! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/24/razer-edge-vs-steam-deck-can-android-topple-pc-gaming/
OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/07/oneplus-11-video-round-up-introduction-comparisons-performance-testing/
The EASY eSIM Store! (Sponsor) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/28/airalo-esim-store-buying-a-travel-esim-is-so-much-easier/
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/10/oneplus-buds-pro-2-review-putting-airpods-pro-2-on-notice/
Vivo X90 Pro First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/03/vivo-x90-pro-is-here-first-look-at-the-next-stage-of-smartphone-photography/
A guide to podcasting on your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/18/podcasting-on-your-phone-a-starter-guide-on-mobile-recording/
Netflix opposes EU taxes on streaming services https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/03/netflix-fights-attempt-to-make-streaming-firms-pay-for-isp-network-upgrades/
US Regulators block Neuralink human trials https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/neuralink-musk-fda/
Ford patents “repossessing” driverless cars https://futurism.com/the-byte/ford-patent-cars-repossess-themselves
A year of EV battery recycling https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/03/heres-what-redwood-learned-in-its-first-year-of-ev-battery-recycling/
FTC Orders Sony to give info on Playstation exclusives https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-ftc-has-told-sony-it-has-to-reveal-its-third-party-exclusivity-deals/
Germany opposes client side scanning https://tutanota.com/blog/posts/germany-against-client-side-scanning-csam
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Qualcomm partners with Prophesee https://www.prophesee.ai/2023/02/27/prophesee-qualcomm-collaboration-snapdragon/
Thoughts on the Miraxess phone dock https://liliputing.com/miraxess-miradock-turns-some-smartphones-into-desktop-computers/
Apple charging more for battery replacements https://www.cultofmac.com/807873/apple-charges-more-iphone-ipad-macbook-battery-replacement/
Juan nerds out on the Xiaomi 13 and the Note 23!

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#SGGQA 288 - PJ Podcast - Xiaomi 13, OnePlus Concept, MWC 2023, Geeking Out

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:54:31 -0000

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February is coming to a close and MWC is firing up! We can chat out the earliest announcements from Barcelona, spend a little quality time with the Xiaomi 13, and dig into this concept phone from OnePlus! Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 287: Apple Antitrust Investigation, Apple Watch Ban, Twitter 2FA, Razer Edge 5G Impressions

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:23:46 -0000

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Happy Monday!Tech news is HOT

Apple antitrust investigations are heating up, while the Biden administration weighs the fallout of an Apple Watch ban. Twitter is pay-walling SMS 2FA. Sailor Moon is free on Youtube. Return to Office initiatives are the real reason for productivity slumps.

And we need to talk about this rad little multimedia tablet from Razer!

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Mini PC SHOWDOWN! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/17/the-better-mini-pc-geekom-crushed-the-nuc/
Have I overestimated techies on camera upgrades? (PATREON) https://www.patreon.com/posts/miseducation-of-78877736
OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/07/oneplus-11-video-round-up-introduction-comparisons-performance-testing/
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/10/oneplus-buds-pro-2-review-putting-airpods-pro-2-on-notice/
Can We Fix Netflix? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/09/how-would-you-fix-netflix-plan-pricing/
SoundPeats Opera 3 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/08/soundpeats-opera-3-true-wireless-earbuds-review-audiophile-on-a-budget/
Vivo X90 Pro First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/03/vivo-x90-pro-is-here-first-look-at-the-next-stage-of-smartphone-photography/
Vivo X90 Pro Performance Benchmarks (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x90-pro-78209922
Poco X5 Pro First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zZ1GaKIH0k
There is no Steam Deck “killer” out now… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/20/sorry-chief-there-are-no-steam-deck-killers-out-now/
A guide to podcasting on your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/18/podcasting-on-your-phone-a-starter-guide-on-mobile-recording/
iQOO 11 Camera Review: It’s not a Pro… (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo11-camera-77156393
Return to office is bad for productivity https://fortune.com/2023/02/16/return-office-real-reason-slump-productivity-data-careers-gleb-tsipursky/
Youtube CEO steps down https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/16/youtube-ceo-susan-wojcicki-says-shes-stepping-down.html
Twitter adding SMS 2FA to paywall https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/twitter-limits-sms-based-2-factor.html
Sailor Moon is free on YouTube https://www.engadget.com/viz-media-makes-sailor-moon-and-other-anime-classics-available-for-free-on-youtube-181843348.html
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Apple Watch might be banned as of today https://thehill.com/lobbying/3862071-apple-flexes-lobbying-power-as-apple-watch-ban-comes-before-biden-next-week/
DOJ escalates Apple antitrust https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-escalates-apple-probe-looks-to-involve-antitrust-chief-2fa86ddf
Spending some quality time with the Razer Edge 5G!

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#SGGQA 286: Amazon Kuiper Satellite Broadband, Comcast False Coverage Maps, Are Chinese Phones STEALING Your Data?

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:19:19 -0000

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Happy Monday!Tech news is in full swing! The FCC has granted permission to Amazon to launch the Kuiper Satellite Broadband project! Comcast has been defending false coverage maps they submitted to the FCC. Reddit had a security breach. We've got a LOT to talk about with new phones. And we should probably discuss the myriad xenophobic bad takes coming from TECH journalists about a recent Chinese phone study. Let's get our tech week started right!

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OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/07/oneplus-11-video-round-up-introduction-comparisons-performance-testing/
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/10/oneplus-buds-pro-2-review-putting-airpods-pro-2-on-notice/
Can We Fix Netflix? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/09/how-would-you-fix-netflix-plan-pricing/
SoundPeats Opera 3 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/08/soundpeats-opera-3-true-wireless-earbuds-review-audiophile-on-a-budget/
Vivo X90 Pro First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/03/vivo-x90-pro-is-here-first-look-at-the-next-stage-of-smartphone-photography/
Vivo X90 Pro Performance Benchmarks (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x90-pro-78209922
Poco X5 Pro First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zZ1GaKIH0k
There is no Steam Deck “killer” out now… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/20/sorry-chief-there-are-no-steam-deck-killers-out-now/
A guide to podcasting on your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/18/podcasting-on-your-phone-a-starter-guide-on-mobile-recording/
iQOO 11 Camera Review: It’s not a Pro… (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo11-camera-77156393
Comcast gave false map data to the FCC https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/02/comcast-gave-false-map-data-to-fcc-and-didnt-admit-it-until-ars-got-involved/
Reddit had a security breach https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/10y427y/we_had_a_security_incident_heres_what_we_know/
Amazon approved to launch satellite broadband https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazons-kuiper-satellite-broadband-takes-a-big-step-forward-despite-spacex-objections/
Twitter gets a notice from EU on misinformation https://www.reuters.com/technology/twitters-efforts-against-disinformation-lagging-behind-eu-says-2023-02-09/
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#SGGQA 285: Poco X5 Pro Impressions, Vivo X90 Pro Photos, Big Tech Layoffs, Huawei Chip Ban, Jony Ive's Red Nose

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:27:06 -0000

Video replay on Twitch! TONS of news this week!

It cost Big Tech companies BILLIONS to lay off so many people, but rich people got richer! An ISP lied about broadband coverage to block funding to rivals. The US is cracking down harder on Huawei, banning more tech. Jony Ive designed the Red Nose this year, and it is kind of stunning. Samsung profits fell almost 70%, and this year looks difficult too.

And we HAVE to talk about a PAIR of awesome new phones out RIGHT NOW! Poco X5 Pro and Vivo X90 Pro are GO!

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Vivo X90 Pro First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/02/03/vivo-x90-pro-is-here-first-look-at-the-next-stage-of-smartphone-photography/
Vivo X90 Pro Performance Benchmarks (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x90-pro-78209922
Poco X5 Pro First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zZ1GaKIH0k
There is no Steam Deck “killer” out now… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/20/sorry-chief-there-are-no-steam-deck-killers-out-now/
A guide to podcasting on your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/18/podcasting-on-your-phone-a-starter-guide-on-mobile-recording/
iQOO 11 Camera Review: It’s not a Pro… (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo11-camera-77156393
NexDock Wireless Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/13/nexdock-wireless-proved-me-wrong-about-wireless-desktop-modes/
Wearable Display SHOWDOWN: Nreal vs Rokid vs TCL https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/11/the-best-screen-to-wear-on-your-face-tcl-nxtwear-s-vs-nreal-air-vs-rokid-air-glasses/
Anker 767 POWERHOUSE Battery during a REAL Blackout! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/06/using-the-anker-767-powerhouse-battery-during-a-real-blackout/
Death Toll Rises on Earthquake in Turkey https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/02/05/world/turkey-earthquake?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur
Layoffs cost Big Tech BILLIONS https://www.ft.com/content/9daf27f6-dde7-40d8-b01d-33b70844aa69
ISP lied about coverage to block rival https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/02/cable-company-tries-to-block-grants-to-rivals-by-lying-about-coverage-area/
US tightens chip ban around Huawei https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-stops-provision-licences-export-chinas-huawei-ft-2023-01-30/
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Apple Watches keep calling 911 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/health/apple-watch-911-emergency-call.html
Samsung profits fell HARD in Q4 https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/01/samsungs-q4-profits-plummet-69-percent-hit-8-year-low/
Jony Ive designed the red nose this year! https://www.engadget.com/jony-ive-designed-a-perfect-red-nose-for-the-comic-relief-charity-143039245.html
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#SGGQA 284 - PJ Podcast - The calm before the Samsung storm...

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:57:59 -0000

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Our first pajama podcast of 2023! Wrapping up January! The year is flying by. We're days before the Samsung onslaught of over-promising on the Galaxy S23, or do you think Samsung will deliver THIS year, where they've fumbled recently? Also, let's nerd out on some movies! What have you been watching in the new year? Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 283: Big Tech Layoffs, OnePlus 11 Leaks, Reddit and the Supreme Court, Google Location Trackers

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:40:38 -0000

This week is getting started HOT! MANY tech companies are starting rounds of layoffs. PayPal says account details were breached. The Supreme Court will hear defense of Section 230 from Reddit mods. Twitter changed the rules to ban 3rd party apps. Google might be making a location tracker tag. What's going on with WearOS watches? We've got some more inside info on the OnePlus 11 and the new OnePlus Buds Pro 2! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

There is no Steam Deck “killer” out now… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/20/sorry-chief-there-are-no-steam-deck-killers-out-now/
NuraTrue Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/19/nuratrue-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-i-said-wow-out-loud/
A guide to podcasting on your phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/18/podcasting-on-your-phone-a-starter-guide-on-mobile-recording/
Losing Consumer Hearts and Minds: Watering down POWER USER Phones… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/14/losing-consumer-hearts-and-minds-watering-down-power-user-smartphones/
iQOO 11 Camera Review: It’s not a Pro… (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo11-camera-77156393
NexDock Wireless Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/13/nexdock-wireless-proved-me-wrong-about-wireless-desktop-modes/
Wearable Display SHOWDOWN: Nreal vs Rokid vs TCL https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/11/the-best-screen-to-wear-on-your-face-tcl-nxtwear-s-vs-nreal-air-vs-rokid-air-glasses/
Shredder’s Revenge is on Android! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/11/tmnt-shredders-revenge-is-on-android/
Anker 767 POWERHOUSE Battery during a REAL Blackout! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/06/using-the-anker-767-powerhouse-battery-during-a-real-blackout/
JBL Quantum: Best True Wireless for the Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/05/jbl-quantum-tws-the-best-wireless-earbuds-for-the-steam-deck/
Microsoft held a private concert with Sting before layoffs https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-execs-private-sting-show-davos-before-mass-layoff-announcement-2023-1
Paypal details breached https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/paypal-accounts-breached-in-large-scale-credential-stuffing-attack/
Supreme Court to hear arguments from Reddit mods https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/01/supreme-court-allows-reddit-mods-to-anonymously-defend-section-230/
Twitter changed the rules to block 3rd party apps https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/01/twitter-retroactively-changes-developer-agreement-to-ban-third-party-clients/
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Google might make a tracker https://www.engadget.com/google-reportedly-working-on-location-tracker-grogu-airtag-204502566.html
Mobvoi Watch leaked https://9to5google.com/2023/01/20/mobvoi-ticwatch-pro-5-leak/
OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 details https://www.oneplus.com/us/launch/11?tab=BudsPro2
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#SGGQA 282: No Dual Screen Surface Duo 3, Dungeons and Dragons Licensing, Galaxy S23 Leaks

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:10:18 -0000

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We’ve got TECH NEWS! Google case before the Supreme Court could have a huge impact on platforms. Exxon accurately predicted climate change, while denying climate change would happen. Images of the Galaxy S23 have leaked! There will not be a dual display Surface in our future. And what the heck is going on with Dungeons and Dragons? Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Losing Consumer Hearts and Minds: Watering down POWER USER Phones… https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/14/losing-consumer-hearts-and-minds-watering-down-power-user-smartphones/
iQOO 11 Camera Review: It’s not a Pro… (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/iqoo11-camera-77156393
NexDock Wireless Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/13/nexdock-wireless-proved-me-wrong-about-wireless-desktop-modes/
Wearable Display SHOWDOWN: Nreal vs Rokid vs TCL https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/11/the-best-screen-to-wear-on-your-face-tcl-nxtwear-s-vs-nreal-air-vs-rokid-air-glasses/
Shredder’s Revenge is on Android! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/11/tmnt-shredders-revenge-is-on-android/
Anker 767 POWERHOUSE Battery during a REAL Blackout! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/06/using-the-anker-767-powerhouse-battery-during-a-real-blackout/
JBL Quantum: Best True Wireless for the Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/01/05/jbl-quantum-tws-the-best-wireless-earbuds-for-the-steam-deck/
Pixel 7 Pro Camera Deep Dive (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-7-pro-and-74964210
Google case before the Supreme Court https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/01/google-to-scotus-liability-for-promoting-terrorist-videos-will-ruin-the-internet/
Exxon correctly predicted climate change https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/01/analysis-of-exxonmobils-climate-science-shows-it-was-actually-quite-good/
D&D is nuking its community goodwill https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/01/rpg-fans-irate-as-dd-tries-to-shut-its-open-game-license/
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No Surface Duo 3 (with dual displays) https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-duo-going-to-a-single-folding-screen-is-lame-but-the-right-call-to-make
Galaxy S23 Leaks https://winfuture.de/news,133991.html
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#SGGQA 281: CES 2023 Recap with TK Bay and Adam Doud!

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:17:57 -0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Video Replay on Twitch!

CES 2023 has just wrapped up in Las Vegas, and we got some really fun news this year from the show floor. I was stuck in Los Angeles wrapping up a project, but Adam Doud and TK Bay are dropping by to chat about all the cool tech THEY saw! Let's get our tech YEAR started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 280: New York Right to Repair, No TikTok for Lawmakers, OnePlus 11 Sneak Peek!

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 19:40:23 -0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We’re ONE DAY into 2023, and already the tech news is FLOWING! CES is right around the corner! India mandates USB-C on new phones. New York signs a right to repair bill! And we can take a quick peek at the OnePlus 11! Let’s get our tech YEAR started right!

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Pixel 7 Pro Camera Deep Dive (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-7-pro-and-74964210
LumaFusion on Android and why I’m dropping PowerDirector! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/25/lumafusion-on-android-why-im-dropping-powerdirector/
Pixel 7 Pro vs XPERIA 1 IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/18/pixel-7-pro-vs-xperia-1-iv-the-most-important-phones-of-the-year/
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 vs Tensor 2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/16/snapdragon-8-gen-2-vs-dimensity-9200-vs-tensor-2-what-we-know-so-far/
Velotric Nomad 1 eBike test drive https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/14/velotric-nomad-1-fat-tire-e-bike-is-it-a-good-road-bike-part-2/
UPerfect X14 Pro Wireless LapDock Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/09/uperfect-x14-pro-wireless-lapdock-can-we-finally-cut-the-cable/
UPerfect Cranky Nerd Rant https://www.patreon.com/posts/uperfect-cranky-74407471
NY Right to Repair! https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/weakened-right-to-repair-bill-is-signed-into-law-by-new-yorks-governor/
TikTok banned on lawmaker devices https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-house-administration-arm-bans-tiktok-official-devices-2022-12-27/
Twitter sued for not paying rent https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/twitter-sued-for-failing-to-pay-rent-of-san-francisco-office-3654221
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India Mandates USB-C https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/india-makes-usb-type-c-charging-mandatory-for-device-makers-from-march-2025-9770081.html
OnePlus 11 hands on video https://twitter.com/ShishirShelke1/status/1609596398059819010
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#SGGQA 279: PJ Podcast! Rokid Air Glasses, and Your Favorite Holiday Movies and Music

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:46:55 -0000

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Our last podcast of the year! Keeping it chill, wrapping up 2022, a conversation about our favorite holiday media. Plus, I'm still cutting tech videos, and we've got a few MAJOR reviews coming up! Let's get our tech week started right!

Rokid Air Glasses https://amzn.to/3jdnTX9 Juan's Holiday Playlist https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/7695723

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#SGGQA 278: PJ Podcast! NuraTrue Pro Earbuds, Sponsored Videos, and Breaking in the RODE NT-USB+

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:26:18 -0000

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Another low key podcast for the season! Let's hang out and chat about some fun gear. Playing with some new premium earbuds, breaking in a new USB microphone, and we can chat about some recent sponsored videos. What does it REALLY look like to work more closely with a brand for coverage. Let's get our tech week started right!

NuraTrue Pro on Amazon https://amzn.to/3WtmzxV RODE NT-USB+ on Amazon https://amzn.to/3FLJVZX Anker 757 on Amazon https://amzn.to/3US7pRl

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#SGGQA 277: Pajama Podcast! A new tripod and the tech we're thankful for this year!

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:31:42 -0000

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I got an early Xmas present (a fancy new tripod), and we can chat about the tech we were most thankful for this year! Let's kick off December with a nice chill chat about our favorite gear!

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#SGGQA 276: Twitter Woes, Disney Woes, iPhone Woes, are we doing Cyber Monday Deals?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:50:11 -0000

Quite a few “bummers” happening in the news right now, but I’m back from visiting family for Thanksgiving! We’re going to have a FUN show as the internet melts down around us! Disney+ has been a challenging monetary loss. Brazil is seizing iPhones from stores. Twitter is… Well… Twitter is just awful now… But! We have news on a new Vivo coming out soon, and we can chat about Cyber Monday deals if you want! Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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Pixel 7 Pro Camera Deep Dive (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-7-pro-and-74964210
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Pixel 7 Pro vs XPERIA 1 IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/18/pixel-7-pro-vs-xperia-1-iv-the-most-important-phones-of-the-year/
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 vs Tensor 2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/16/snapdragon-8-gen-2-vs-dimensity-9200-vs-tensor-2-what-we-know-so-far/
Velotric Nomad 1 eBike test drive https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/14/velotric-nomad-1-fat-tire-e-bike-is-it-a-good-road-bike-part-2/
UPerfect X14 Pro Wireless LapDock Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/09/uperfect-x14-pro-wireless-lapdock-can-we-finally-cut-the-cable/
UPerfect Cranky Nerd Rant https://www.patreon.com/posts/uperfect-cranky-74407471
LumaFusion on Android is a BIG Deal https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/08/smartphone-video-editing-why-supporting-lumafusion-on-android-is-such-a-big-deal/
LumaFusion Early Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-benching-74601035
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Disney+ is creating bigger losses than expected https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/bob-chapek-shifted-budgets-to-disguise-disney-s-massive-monetary-losses/ar-AA14xEk1
Senator calls for end of Big Tech “self regulating” https://www.engadget.com/senator-ed-markey-calls-224404242.html
Meta facing another round of fines in Ireland https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/meta-fined-265m-in-facebook-data-scraping-case-that-exposed-millions-of-mobile-phone-numbers-42179037.html
5.4 million affected in Twitter breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/54-million-twitter-users-stolen-data-leaked-online-more-shared-privately/
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Brazil seizes iPhones for lacking chargers https://9to5mac.com/2022/11/24/brazil-seizes-iphones-retail-stores-charger-requirement/
Vivo to deliver the first 8Gen2 powered phone https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/11/the-worlds-first-snapdragon-8-gen-2-phone-is-the-vivo-x90-pro-plus/
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#SGGQA 275: Android 13 on OnePlus, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Mastodon Rises, Ticketmaster Meltdown

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:57:15 -0000

Tech news is in full swing! With Twitter melting down, Mastodon servers are struggling to keep up. The FCC is redrawing Broadband maps. Ticketmaster faces an anti-trust probe. And we can check out some of the differences in Android 13 updates courtesy of OnePlus and Vivo. Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 7 Pro vs XPERIA 1 IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/18/pixel-7-pro-vs-xperia-1-iv-the-most-important-phones-of-the-year/
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 vs Tensor 2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/16/snapdragon-8-gen-2-vs-dimensity-9200-vs-tensor-2-what-we-know-so-far/
Velotric Nomad 1 eBike test drive https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/14/velotric-nomad-1-fat-tire-e-bike-is-it-a-good-road-bike-part-2/
UPerfect X14 Pro Wireless LapDock Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/09/uperfect-x14-pro-wireless-lapdock-can-we-finally-cut-the-cable/
UPerfect Cranky Nerd Rant https://www.patreon.com/posts/uperfect-cranky-74407471
LumaFusion on Android is a BIG Deal https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/08/smartphone-video-editing-why-supporting-lumafusion-on-android-is-such-a-big-deal/
LumaFusion Early Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-benching-74601035
SomeGadgetGuy on Mastodon https://mastodon.sdf.org/@somegadgetguy
FCC redraws Broadband maps https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/11/fcc-unveils-big-update-to-broadband-map-and-wants-you-to-help-correct-errors/
Apple Tracks You https://twitter.com/mysk_co/status/1594515229915979776?s=46&t=8ErhehJmN9ES793yhA1iDQ
Amazon gutting Alexa https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-alexa-job-layoffs-rise-and-fall-2022-11
Antitrust probe for Ticketmaster https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-opens-antitrust-probe-into-ticketmaster-new-york-times-2022-11-18/
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Juan Nerds out on Android 13

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#SGGQA 274: MediaTek Announcements, Apple Privacy Class Action, Musk Twitter Meltdown, LumaFusion on Android!

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:58:10 -0000

PODCAST IS GO! I’m back and refreshed from a trip up to wine country courtesy of MediaTek. We saw a number of cool new tech bits announced at the MediaTek Summit! Also, Apple is hit with a class action suit over privacy claims. Musk and Twitter continue to meltdown around us. And most importantly of all, LumaFusion is now on Android! Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

UPerfect X14 Pro Wireless LapDock Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/09/uperfect-x14-pro-wireless-lapdock-can-we-finally-cut-the-cable/
UPerfect Cranky Nerd Rant https://www.patreon.com/posts/uperfect-cranky-74407471
LumaFusion on Android is a BIG Deal https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/08/smartphone-video-editing-why-supporting-lumafusion-on-android-is-such-a-big-deal/
LumaFusion Early Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-benching-74601035
Surface Pro 9 SQ3 Unboxing https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/07/a-rambling-unboxing-of-the-surface-pro-9-5g/
Pixel Watch First Impressions https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/11/02/google-pixel-watch-what-really-matters-in-a-wearable/
Pixel 7 Pro Early Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-7-pro-and-73257675
Pixel 7 Pro Zoom Testing https://www.patreon.com/posts/73323418
Surface Launch Day! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/12/surface-launch-day-hands-on-with-surface-pro-9-surface-laptop-5-and-surface-studio-2/
Phone Video thermal torture test! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/08/phone-camera-video-torture-test-did-the-xperia-5iv-fail/
XPERIA 5IV first look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/01/sony-xperia-5iv-first-look-a-smaller-powerhouse-phone/
Axon 40 Ultra: Is it a “budget” Ultra phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/26/zte-axon-40-ultra-can-we-get-an-ultra-phone-for-cheap/
Fiio BTR7 Review: HUGE SOUND https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/25/fiio-btr7-bluetooth-headphone-dac-delicious-audio-overkill/
Gaming Phone vs Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/24/steam-deck-vs-gaming-phone-the-better-portable-gaming-experience/
Elon Musk funneling SpaceX cash into Twitter https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/14/spacex-just-bought-a-big-ad-campaign-on-twitter-for-starlink.html
Apple faces class action lawsuit over privacy https://www.macrumors.com/2022/11/14/apple-class-action-user-tracking-allegations/
LumaFusion is now on Android! https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-on-android/
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Announced https://i.mediatek.com/dimensity-9200
MediaTeck Chromebook chips anounced https://www.mediatek.com/products/chromebook-tablets/chromebook
MediaTek future 5G plans revealed https://www.mediatek.com/products/networking-and-connectivity/5g-broadband

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#SGGQA 273: October Pajama Podcast! All the scary movies I’ve watched this month…

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:23:27 -0000

It’s LITERALLY Halloween, and I don’t have a costume! I had grand plans to buy some fancy PJ’s for this month’s stream, and it all fell apart. With so much REAL spooky happening in the world, I think we should take a minute (or a couple hours) to detail the scary fiction we’ve consumed this month.

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#SGGQA 272: YouTube Price Hike, iPad reactions, Pixel 7 Pro Accessories, XPERIA 1IV Returns

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:12:53 -0000

The EU finalizes law on new connectors! We still have major problems with ewaste. Apple’s head of product design steps down after three years.The US government might help bail Musk out of the Twitter deal. 1More made some spacial earbuds! And we should probably chat about the iPads? Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 7 Pro Cinematic Video Test https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/13/pixel-7-pro-cinematic-video-vs-hdr-video-is-the-blur-worth-it/
Pixel 7 Pro Early Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-7-pro-and-73257675
Pixel 7 Pro Zoom Testing https://www.patreon.com/posts/73323418
Surface Launch Day! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/12/surface-launch-day-hands-on-with-surface-pro-9-surface-laptop-5-and-surface-studio-2/
Infinix Zero Ultra Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/11/infinix-zero-ultra-a-mid-range-phone-with-a-crazy-camera/
NReal Air in the USA and now with iPhone Support! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/27/nreal-air-ar-glasses-now-supporting-iphones-and-shipping-to-the-usa/
Phone Video thermal torture test! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/08/phone-camera-video-torture-test-did-the-xperia-5iv-fail/
XPERIA 5IV first look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/01/sony-xperia-5iv-first-look-a-smaller-powerhouse-phone/
Axon 40 Ultra: Is it a “budget” Ultra phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/26/zte-axon-40-ultra-can-we-get-an-ultra-phone-for-cheap/
Fiio BTR7 Review: HUGE SOUND https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/25/fiio-btr7-bluetooth-headphone-dac-delicious-audio-overkill/
Gaming Phone vs Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/24/steam-deck-vs-gaming-phone-the-better-portable-gaming-experience/
EU finalizes law on phone connectors https://www.macrumors.com/2022/10/24/eu-gives-final-approval-to-usb-c-law/
Experts grade social media on election misinformation https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/experts-grade-big-tech-on-readiness-to-handle-midterm-election-misinformation/
US might bail out Musk https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-21/us-weighs-security-reviews-for-musk-deals-including-twitter-buy
YouTube Hikes Prices https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/youtube-premium-hikes-price-of-family-plan-28-25-in-us-to-2423-monthly/ar-AA13eP2M
Apple designer steps down https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/10/jony-ive-successor-evans-hankey-leaves-apple-after-three-years/
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Updates to Google Messages https://blog.google/products/messages/10-new-messages-features/
1More’s Spatial Audio Earbuds https://onemore.pxf.io/a17vqo
Some thoughts on the iPads
Juan rambles on about Pixel 7 Pro and the XPERIA 1 IV

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#SGGQA 271: Pixel 7 Pro First Week, Pixel Watch, Comcast Pulls G4, AT&T Bribery

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:24:33 -0000

I’ve spent almost a week with the Pixel 7 Pro and the new Pixel Watch! Let’s chat about Google’s latest hardware efforts! Also, Comcast just dropped G4 TV. AT&T pays a (TINY) fine for bribing officials. Kanye West might buy a social media platform. Microsoft delivered refreshes to the Surface lineup. And what can we expect from Razer’s newest handheld console? Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 7 Pro Cinematic Video Test https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/13/pixel-7-pro-cinematic-video-vs-hdr-video-is-the-blur-worth-it/
Pixel 7 Pro Early Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-7-pro-and-73257675
Pixel 7 Pro Zoom Testing https://www.patreon.com/posts/73323418
Surface Launch Day! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/12/surface-launch-day-hands-on-with-surface-pro-9-surface-laptop-5-and-surface-studio-2/
Infinix Zero Ultra Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/11/infinix-zero-ultra-a-mid-range-phone-with-a-crazy-camera/
NReal Air in the USA and now with iPhone Support! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/27/nreal-air-ar-glasses-now-supporting-iphones-and-shipping-to-the-usa/
Phone Video thermal torture test! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/08/phone-camera-video-torture-test-did-the-xperia-5iv-fail/
XPERIA 5IV first look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/01/sony-xperia-5iv-first-look-a-smaller-powerhouse-phone/
Axon 40 Ultra: Is it a “budget” Ultra phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/26/zte-axon-40-ultra-can-we-get-an-ultra-phone-for-cheap/
Fiio BTR7 Review: HUGE SOUND https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/25/fiio-btr7-bluetooth-headphone-dac-delicious-audio-overkill/
Gaming Phone vs Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/24/steam-deck-vs-gaming-phone-the-better-portable-gaming-experience/
FCC to ban ZTE and Huawei equipment https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/fcc-to-ban-all-new-huawei-and-zte-equipment-on-national-security-grounds/
ATT pays fine for bribery https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/att-to-pay-23m-fine-for-bribing-powerful-lawmakers-ally-in-exchange-for-vote/
Comcast pulls G4 https://deadline.com/2022/10/comcast-pulls-plug-on-g4-tv-ending-comeback-try-video-game-network-1235145219/
5 Billion phones to be thrown away this year https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63245150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Kanye to buy Parler https://www.engadget.com/kanye-west-is-buying-twitter-clone-parler-101627060.html
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#SGGQA 270: Microsoft Surface Event, iPhone Crash Detection, Boston Dynamics and Weapons, Pixel 7 Reactions

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:01:23 -0000

Microsoft is going to release some new products this week. What's the future of Surface looking like? Elon Musk and Twitter are still feuding. Boston Dynamics posts an open letter about weaponizing their products. The EU standards for USB-C seem perfect to let Apple off the hook. And we should probably chat about the Pixel 7, and some of the weird coverage this year... Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Xiaomi 12T First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/04/xiaomi-12t-first-look-a-great-phone-in-a-crowded-market/
Google made one of the worst cases… https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/10/03/google-made-one-of-the-worst-phone-cases-ive-ever-used/
NReal Air in the USA and now with iPhone Support! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/27/nreal-air-ar-glasses-now-supporting-iphones-and-shipping-to-the-usa/
Phone Video thermal torture test! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/08/phone-camera-video-torture-test-did-the-xperia-5iv-fail/
XPERIA 5IV first look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/01/sony-xperia-5iv-first-look-a-smaller-powerhouse-phone/
Axon 40 Ultra: Is it a “budget” Ultra phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/26/zte-axon-40-ultra-can-we-get-an-ultra-phone-for-cheap/
Fiio BTR7 Review: HUGE SOUND https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/25/fiio-btr7-bluetooth-headphone-dac-delicious-audio-overkill/
Gaming Phone vs Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/24/steam-deck-vs-gaming-phone-the-better-portable-gaming-experience/
Elon Musk and Twitter drama continues https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/elon-musk-cant-be-trusted-to-complete-merger-twitter-tells-judge/
Boston Dynamics Open Letter https://www.bostondynamics.com/open-letter-opposing-weaponization-general-purpose-robots
EU probably letting Apple off the hook for USB-C https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/10/usb-c-mandate-moves-forward-in-eu-wireless-charging-regulation-could-follow/
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iPhone’s calling 911 from Roller Coasters https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-owner-of-this-iphone-was-in-a-severe-car-crashor-just-on-a-roller-coaster-11665314944?mod=panda_wsj_author_alert
What to expect from Microsoft’s Surface Event https://www.engadget.com/what-to-expect-microsoft-surface-event-fall-2022-150037903.html
Pixel 7 reactions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyHKRW55T9M

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#SGGQA 269: Pixel 7 Leaks, Stadia Shutting Down, Chrome Ad Blockers, Bruce Willis Deep Fakes

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 22:47:50 -0000

The Pixel 7 is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! We’ve got a Google heavy show this week to celebrate! Congress asks the FTC to look into the Amazon and iRobot deal. The FCC puts a five year limit on old satellites. Bruce Willis has NOT sold his likeness rights for deep fakes. Netflix is adding gamer tags! And while chatting Pixel 7, we should also look at Youtube making 4K video a paid feature, Stadia shutting down, and what’s going on with content verification? Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

NReal Air in the USA and now with iPhone Support! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/27/nreal-air-ar-glasses-now-supporting-iphones-and-shipping-to-the-usa/
Amazfit GTS4 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/29/amazfit-gts-4-smartwatch-or-fitness-tracker/
What I hope to see from Tensor 2 on Pixel 7 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/30/google-tensor-2-i-dont-need-a-lot-from-this-chip-to-fix-the-pixel-7/
1More SonoFlow – The $100 champ! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/15/1more-sonoflow-bluetooth-anc-headphones-the-100-champion/
Phone Video thermal torture test! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/08/phone-camera-video-torture-test-did-the-xperia-5iv-fail/
XPERIA 5IV first look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/01/sony-xperia-5iv-first-look-a-smaller-powerhouse-phone/
Axon 40 Ultra: Is it a “budget” Ultra phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/26/zte-axon-40-ultra-can-we-get-an-ultra-phone-for-cheap/
Fiio BTR7 Review: HUGE SOUND https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/25/fiio-btr7-bluetooth-headphone-dac-delicious-audio-overkill/
Gaming Phone vs Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/24/steam-deck-vs-gaming-phone-the-better-portable-gaming-experience/
LiPower MARS-1000 Pro Power Station https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/18/lipower-mars-1000-pro-portable-power-station-review-big-battery/
Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Fight! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/12/xiaomi-12s-ultra-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-battle-zeiss-vs-leica-brains-vs-brawn/
FCC adopts satellite rule https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-new-5-year-rule-deorbiting-satellites
House asks FTC for Investigation into Amazon deal https://www.engadget.com/politicians-want-ftc-to-oppose-amazon-irobot-acquisition-144534035.html
Bruce Willis denies digital likeness deal https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/10/bruce-willis-denies-selling-deepfake-rights-to-deepcake/
Netflix adds gamer tag https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/27/netflix-launches-game-handles-for-users-of-its-ios-and-android-mobile-games/
Youtube making 4K a premium feature https://www.macrumors.com/2022/10/03/youtube-premium-to-watch-4k-videos/
Google still killing ad blockers in chrome https://www.neowin.net/news/google-gives-adblockers-in-chrome-another-year-as-it-postpones-manifest-v3/
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Youtube nightmare for age verification https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/09/youtube-age-restriction-quagmire-exposed-by-78-minute-mega-man-documentary/
Stadia shutting down https://community.stadia.com/t5/Stadia-Community-Blog/What-today-s-message-about-Stadia-means-for-players/ba-p/83295
Pixel 7 specs leak https://9to5google.com/2022/10/02/pixel-7-spec-sheet/

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#SGGQA 268: Pajama Podcast for September - FANCY AR Glasses and a Brief Goodbye to the PixelBook

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:15:34 -0000

Last Monday of the month! That means we hang out in our pajamas! A chill geeky chat with some good tech friends. We say goodbye to the Google PixelBook, talk a BUNCH about smartphone camera settings, and show off those fancy AR glasses! Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 267: iPhone Review Reactions, EVGA Dumps NVIDIA, Ford Ultimatums, California Social Media Transparency Bill

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:56:59 -0000

A NEWS HEAVY week this week on the podcast! Dueling bills in Texas and California both try to re-shape the laws around speech and social media. Ford tells dealers to get in line or stop selling cars. EVGA is not going to sell GPUs anymore, dumping NVIDIA. Musk is still trying to weasel out of the Twitter deal. And we should chat about some of the media coverage on the iPhone 14. Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

You’re doing night mode wrong https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/16/youre-probably-thinking-about-smartphone-camera-night-modes-all-wrong/
1More SonoFlow – The $100 champ! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/15/1more-sonoflow-bluetooth-anc-headphones-the-100-champion/
Ikko ITX01 Laptop Hub with Hi-Res audio! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/14/ikko-itx01-a-laptop-hub-with-a-hi-res-audio-dac/
UPerfect Mini XDock for ReadyFor and Dex https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/13/uperfect-x-mini-laptop-dock-big-battery-more-ports-smaller-size-moto-readyfor-and-samsung-dex/
Phone Video thermal torture test! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/08/phone-camera-video-torture-test-did-the-xperia-5iv-fail/
XPERIA 5IV first look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/01/sony-xperia-5iv-first-look-a-smaller-powerhouse-phone/
Axon 40 Ultra: Is it a “budget” Ultra phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/26/zte-axon-40-ultra-can-we-get-an-ultra-phone-for-cheap/
Fiio BTR7 Review: HUGE SOUND https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/25/fiio-btr7-bluetooth-headphone-dac-delicious-audio-overkill/
Gaming Phone vs Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/24/steam-deck-vs-gaming-phone-the-better-portable-gaming-experience/
LiPower MARS-1000 Pro Power Station https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/18/lipower-mars-1000-pro-portable-power-station-review-big-battery/
Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Fight! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/12/xiaomi-12s-ultra-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-battle-zeiss-vs-leica-brains-vs-brawn/
Appeals Court upholds Texas Social Media Law… https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/16/5th-circuit-texas-social-media-law/
But California Law will work almost exactly the opposite way https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-announces-lawsuit-against-amazon-blocking-price
Ford gives dealers an ultimatum https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/09/ford-tells-dealers-electric-vehicles-must-have-transparent-set-prices/
Musk weaseling even harder on Twitter deal https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/musk-filing-claims-conspiracy-among-twitter-executives-to-deceive-public/
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TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
EU Upholds Google Fine https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/09/eu-upholds-googles-e4-1-billion-fine-for-bundling-search-with-android/
EVGA Dumps NVIDIA https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/09/gpu-manufacturer-evga-splits-with-longtime-partner-nvidia-exiting-gpu-market/
iPhone 14 Pro is anti-repair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2WhU77ihw8
Juan rambles on about media coverage for phone reviews

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#SGGQA 266: iPhone 14 Pre-Orders, Z Fold4 Price Cut, FCC Satellite Clean Up, Poco M5, XPERIA 5IV Overheating

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:11:53 -0000

The FCC is looking into satellite clean up! More drama in the Musk vs Twitter lawsuit. One of my favorite video editors is increasing subscription pricing. NVIDIA's newest GPU price might have been leaked. Samsung has already cut the price of the Z Fold4. iPhone pre-orders are coming in weaker than expected. And we get to spend some time with a couple review phones! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Phone Video thermal torture test! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/08/phone-camera-video-torture-test-did-the-xperia-5iv-fail/
Sending back my Eufy cameras https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/07/eufy-solo-indoorcam-p24-i-really-wanted-to-like-it/
XPERIA 5IV first look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/01/sony-xperia-5iv-first-look-a-smaller-powerhouse-phone/
In-Display fingerprint sensors are garbage! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/30/can-we-finally-admit-that-in-display-fingerprint-sensors-on-phones-are-terrible-and-that-no-company-should-use-them/
Axon 40 Ultra: Is it a “budget” Ultra phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/26/zte-axon-40-ultra-can-we-get-an-ultra-phone-for-cheap/
Fiio BTR7 Review: HUGE SOUND https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/25/fiio-btr7-bluetooth-headphone-dac-delicious-audio-overkill/
Gaming Phone vs Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/24/steam-deck-vs-gaming-phone-the-better-portable-gaming-experience/
V60 in 2022- Still the most complete https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/23/lg-v60-in-2022-still-the-most-feature-complete/
LiPower MARS-1000 Pro Power Station https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/18/lipower-mars-1000-pro-portable-power-station-review-big-battery/
Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Fight! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/12/xiaomi-12s-ultra-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-battle-zeiss-vs-leica-brains-vs-brawn/
Duo2 in 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/11/no-surface-duo-3-in-2022-im-ok-sticking-with-the-duo-2/
Pixel 6A review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/09/new-pixel-6a-review-low-price-and-new-features/
Surface Laptop Go 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/02/surface-laptop-go-2-long-term-review-the-back-to-school-champ/
OneBot S2 city ebike Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/01/onebot-s2-ebike-test-drive-crowdfunding-now/
iQOO 9T first look https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/29/iqoo-9t-snapdragon-8-gen-1-v1-a-great-mid-year-refresh/
Summer Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance round up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/summer-2022-snapdragon-8-gen1-performance-round-up/
FCC looking into satellite clean up https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/fcc-aims-to-minimize-space-junk-by-requiring-faster-deorbiting-of-satellites/
Judge tells Musk no “just kiddings” https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/judge-slams-musk-for-withholding-text-messages-cites-glaring-omissions/
NVIDIA GPU price leaks https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4090-early-retail-listings
Android beefs up RAM and Storage requirements https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/09/android-13-raises-minimum-system-requirement-to-2gb-of-ram-16gb-of-storage/
KineMaster’s price hike is silly https://www.reddit.com/r/KineMaster/comments/wyp6wz/price_hike/
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Z Fold4 already getting a price cut https://www.engadget.com/samsungs-galaxy-z-fold-4-is-already-200-off-at-amazon-114032961.html
iPhone 14 pre-orders low https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/12/kuo-iphone-14-plus-worse-than-iphone-13-mini/
Juan rambles on about the Poco M5, Unihertz Titan Slim, and XPERIA 5IV

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#SGGQA 265: Pajama Podcast for August 2022 – Music Players, Steam Decks, and Snide YouTube Comments…

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:37:01 -0000

Last Monday of the month! That means we hang out in our pajamas! A chill geeky chat with some good tech friends. We ramble through some conversations about music and music players. We chat about some camera tech and smartphone tech. We compare gaming phones against Steam Decks. Then I whine a bit about YouTube comments. Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 264: HBO Cuts, macOS and iOS Exploits, AMD Ryzen 7000, OTC Hearing Aids, Performance Testing New Phones

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:33:24 -0000

A LOT of news this week. The FDA is allowing OTC sales of hearing aids! HBO Max is losing a TON of content. Snap is giving up on drones. Apple is still SUPER anti-environment. There's a HUGE new exploit for Apple products that might have been used in the wild. And we should chat a bit about performance testing new phones! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Poco M4 5G – Another Great Affordable Phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/15/poco-m4-5g-too-many-great-inexpensive-phones/
LiPower MARS-1000 Pro Power Station https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/18/lipower-mars-1000-pro-portable-power-station-review-big-battery/
Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Fight! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/12/xiaomi-12s-ultra-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-battle-zeiss-vs-leica-brains-vs-brawn/
Youtube doesn’t care if you get scammed https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/09/youtube-doesnt-care-if-you-get-scammed/
Duo2 in 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/11/no-surface-duo-3-in-2022-im-ok-sticking-with-the-duo-2/
Pixel 6A review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/09/new-pixel-6a-review-low-price-and-new-features/
Surface Laptop Go 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/02/surface-laptop-go-2-long-term-review-the-back-to-school-champ/
OneBot S2 city ebike Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/01/onebot-s2-ebike-test-drive-crowdfunding-now/
iQOO 9T first look https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/29/iqoo-9t-snapdragon-8-gen-1-v1-a-great-mid-year-refresh/
CoolerMasters 34″ Gaming monitor is RAD https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/13/cooler-master-gm34-cwq-argb-34-uwqhd-144hz-gaming-monitor-goodness/
Summer Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance round up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/summer-2022-snapdragon-8-gen1-performance-round-up/
FDA Approves OTC Hearing Aids https://www.engadget.com/fda-final-rule-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-162735934.html
HBO cutting shows https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/hbo-max-originals-removed-1235344286/
macOS and iOS exploits https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/apple-releases-macos-12-5-1-and-ios-15-6-1-for-actively-exploited-vulnerabilities/
AMD’s new Chips https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/amd-will-announce-ryzen-7000-cpus-august-29-heres-everything-we-know-about-them/
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Snap dumps drones https://www.wsj.com/articles/snap-scraps-development-on-flying-selfie-pixy-drone-11660836217?st=cqywogb8yqaiew6&reflink=article_copyURL_share
Apple is anti-environment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzS2vwDUO9U
Let’s chat performance testing!

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#SGGQA 263: Xiaomi's thinner Foldable, a new Poco M4, More Google Fiber, Samsung Heir Pardoned

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:34:38 -0000

Xiaomi is showing off a thinner foldable! The FCC is cancelling a grant to Starlink, but rolling out more broadband is still a challenge. South Korea pardons Samsung heir after bribery scandal. Google might be kick-starting fiber roll out again. And we have a cute little Poco in house to chat about. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Fight! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/12/xiaomi-12s-ultra-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-battle-zeiss-vs-leica-brains-vs-brawn/
Youtube doesn’t care if you get scammed https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/09/youtube-doesnt-care-if-you-get-scammed/
Duo2 in 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/11/no-surface-duo-3-in-2022-im-ok-sticking-with-the-duo-2/
Pixel 6A review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/09/new-pixel-6a-review-low-price-and-new-features/
Surface Laptop Go 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/02/surface-laptop-go-2-long-term-review-the-back-to-school-champ/
OneBot S2 city ebike Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/01/onebot-s2-ebike-test-drive-crowdfunding-now/
iQOO 9T first look https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/29/iqoo-9t-snapdragon-8-gen-1-v1-a-great-mid-year-refresh/
CoolerMasters 34″ Gaming monitor is RAD https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/13/cooler-master-gm34-cwq-argb-34-uwqhd-144hz-gaming-monitor-goodness/
Summer Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance round up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/summer-2022-snapdragon-8-gen1-performance-round-up/
Faster broadband coming some day? https://www.wsj.com/articles/faster-internet-is-coming-to-americaas-soon-as-the-government-knows-where-to-build-it-11660469400?mod=rss_Technology
FCC cancels Starlink grant https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/fcc-rejects-starlinks-886-million-grant-says-spacex-proposal-too-risky/
Samsung heir pardoned https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/08/samsung-heir-pardoned-due-to-south-korean-economic-needs/
Google’s youtube academy sounds dreadful https://www.engadget.com/hitting-the-books-break-the-internet-olivia-yallop-scribe-150054341.html
Google laying more fiber https://fiber.google.com/blog/2022/08/whats-next-for-google-fiber.html
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Xiaomi’s new foldable https://www.engadget.com/xiaomi-mix-fold-2-leica-pricing-availability-124434422.html
A NEW Poco M4…

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#SGGQA 262: Samsung UnPacked Preview, Netflix Gaming, LG's New Tablet, Apple Retaliation Against Employees, Is Elon Musk a Twitter Bot?

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:31:32 -0000

Amazon buys iRobot to scan your livingroom! Twitter says Musk’s account would have been flagged as a bot. No one is playing Netflix games, and that’s a REAL shame! LG made a tablet! WinAmp is back from the dead! And we’ll discuss some of Apple’s poor responses to claims of employee abuse. Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 6A Geeky Rant Part 2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/05/pixel-6a-popularity-and-toxic-review-trends/
Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/04/soundcore-motion-boom-plus-rugged-bluetooth-boom-box/
Surface Laptop Go 2 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/02/surface-laptop-go-2-long-term-review-the-back-to-school-champ/
OneBot S2 city ebike Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/08/01/onebot-s2-ebike-test-drive-crowdfunding-now/
iQOO 9T first look https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/29/iqoo-9t-snapdragon-8-gen-1-v1-a-great-mid-year-refresh/
Jisulife Neck Fan https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/26/jisulife-fa35pro-neck-fan-how-do-you-beat-the-heat/
Honor Magic4 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/honor-magic4-pro-vs-zte-axon-40-ultra-battle-of-the-resurrected/
CoolerMasters 34″ Gaming monitor is RAD https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/13/cooler-master-gm34-cwq-argb-34-uwqhd-144hz-gaming-monitor-goodness/
Summer Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance round up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/summer-2022-snapdragon-8-gen1-performance-round-up/
Amazon buys iRobot https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3pp8y/amazon-buys-roomba-company-will-now-map-inside-of-your-house
Twitter says Musk account is a bot https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/twitter-says-musks-spam-analysis-used-tool-that-called-his-own-account-a-bot/
NO ONE is playing Netflix games https://9to5mac.com/2022/08/08/netflix-games-few-subscribers/
Apple retaliates against employees reporting misconduct https://www.engadget.com/report-apple-retaliated-against-misconduct-victims-094505393.html
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Winamp returns https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/winamp-of-all-things-gets-its-first-update-in-4-years/
LG’s new tablet https://gagadget.com/en/lg-ultra-tab/154770-unexpectedly-lg-introduced-the-ultra-tab-tablet-with-stylus-support-and-military-standard-protection-mil-std/
Samsung unpacked? https://www.engadget.com/samsung-august-2022-unpacked-event-preview-144014466.html

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#SGGQA 261 - Apple Earnings, Comcast Subscribers Stall, More Steam Decks Shipping, Google Can't Do ANYTHING Right...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:38:46 -0000

The Musk Twitter trial has a date! Comcast fails to add new subscribers for the first time ever! Valve is shipping more Steam Decks! Meta is going to stop paying for news. Apple earnings are up, but key products are stalling. And we need to have a little chat about the state of Google… Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

iQOO 9T first look https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/29/iqoo-9t-snapdragon-8-gen-1-v1-a-great-mid-year-refresh/
Jisulife Neck Fan https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/26/jisulife-fa35pro-neck-fan-how-do-you-beat-the-heat/
Pixel 6A, WHAT IS IT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOtksf3WHKo
Innocn Portable OLED Monitor https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/21/innocn-15-6-portable-oled-monitor-so-pretty/
Honor Magic4 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/12/honor-magic4-pro-im-so-happy-honor-is-back/
Honor Magic4 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/honor-magic4-pro-vs-zte-axon-40-ultra-battle-of-the-resurrected/
CoolerMasters 34″ Gaming monitor is RAD https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/13/cooler-master-gm34-cwq-argb-34-uwqhd-144hz-gaming-monitor-goodness/
Summer Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance round up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/summer-2022-snapdragon-8-gen1-performance-round-up/
RIP Nichelle Nichols
Comcast fails to add subscribers for the first time ever https://www.wsj.com/articles/comcasts-broadband-growth-engine-grinds-to-a-halt-11659007175
Elon vs Twitter court date set https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-musk-twitter-trial-date-b2134086.html
Meta to stop paying for news https://www.engadget.com/meta-will-no-longer-pay-us-publishers-for-news-content-101631945.html?guccounter=1
Google blames workers for inefficiency https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/31/google-ceo-to-employees-productivity-and-focus-must-improve.html
Apple Earnings grow, but key products stall https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/07/apple-reports-only-slight-growth-in-q3-2022-earnings-report/
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Details on new Snapdragon Watch SOC https://9to5google.com/2022/07/19/snapdragon-w5-gen-1-battery-life-wear-os/
Sony earnings show growth in mobile https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/wb5pyl/us_13136292220_more_than_q1_fy_2021/
Valve shipping more steam decks! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3413183219974913051
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#SGGQA 260: We have to talk about the Pixel 6A... (July Pajama Podcast!)

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:39:10 -0000

Last Monday of the month! That means we're streaming in our PJs! Hanging out for a chill chat, focusing on the Q&A, and nerding out with some good tech buddies. Topics can range to whatever YOU want to talk about, but something tells me we're probably gonna spend some time talking about the Pixel 6A. Basically you'd need to be TERRIBLE at tech to give this thing a bad review... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 259: FCC and Broadband Ratings, Google Duo Becomes Meet, M2 Macbook and Nothing Phone Reactions, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Performance roundup!

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:42:40 -0000

FCC Chair is looking to reclassify "high speed" broadband, but are the new speeds actually competitive? Google is playing another dumb game with app names. Texas is struggle to support crypto mining. Elon Musk faces a tough judge on the Twitter case. Uber faces a scary number of assault claims. The James Webb Space Telescope's first images are stunning. And we'll round up some of the Macbook and Nothing Phone review reactions! Let's get our tech week started right!

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CoolerMasters 34″ Gaming monitor is RAD https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/13/cooler-master-gm34-cwq-argb-34-uwqhd-144hz-gaming-monitor-goodness/
Summer Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance round up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/15/summer-2022-snapdragon-8-gen1-performance-round-up/
Geekom MiniAir11 review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/14/geekom-miniair-11-tiny-affordable-adorable-pc/
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/07/beyerdynamic-free-byrd-true-wireless-earbuds-huge-battery-life/
Vivo X80 Pro Follow up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/05/vivo-x80-pro-follow-up-two-months-with-a-great-phone/
Moto Edge+ with Stylus Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/30/moto-edge-2022-long-term-review-now-with-a-stylus/
SlickDeals – Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwwrBFpjQE8
Reviews.org – Ms Marvel reaction and review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fV8_lm5j_U
Best of Our Week – TK IS ON A BOAT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTZjwvHd3sA
FCC Chair to raise Broadband ratings https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/fcc-chair-proposes-new-us-broadband-standard-of-100mbps-down-20mbps-up/
Google Duo is now Google Meet https://9to5google.com/2022/07/11/google-duo-meet-merger/amp/
Texas can’t handle Crypto power draw https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1548433545676324864?t=ewtBGBnShgZuJm8cmGqGhg&s=09
Elon facing a tough judge in Twitter case https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/judge-in-musk-twitter-case-forced-a-company-to-complete-a-merger-last-year/
Uber face 550 cases of abuse and assault https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/14/uber-faces-550-passenger-lawsuit-over-alleged-and-assault-in-us
James Webb Space Telescope’s first images https://www.nasa.gov/webbfirstimages
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Are you a Canadian Pixel fan? Get paid! https://www.narcity.com/toronto/a-toronto-casting-call-will-pay-you-up-to-5150-just-for-having-a-google-pixel-phone
Galaxy Fold 3’s are crooked? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhjt0jpYhIc
M2 Macbook airs are overheating? https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/m2-macbook-air-review-roundup/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=pe&utm_campaign=pd
Nothing Phone review reactions
Juan Rambles on about Snapdragons and thermal throttling…

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#SGGQA 258: Xiaomi 12S Ultra Reaction, California Insulin, Deadly TikTok Challenge, Musk Weasels Out of Twitter Deal

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:06:35 -0000

California is going to make its own insulin to compete with drug company prices. Chevy found NO buyers for their NFT which CAME with a Corvette! Parents are suing TikTok over a deadly challenge. Oppo might make an AR monocle. And we'll dish on this new Xiaomi! BIG CAMERA! Let's get OUR tech week started right!

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UPerfect X Pro 4K in 2022! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/08/uperfect-x-pro-in-2022-the-4k-follow-up/
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/07/beyerdynamic-free-byrd-true-wireless-earbuds-huge-battery-life/
NexPad First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/06/nexpad-portable-display-turn-your-phone-into-a-tablet/
Vivo X80 Pro Follow up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/07/05/vivo-x80-pro-follow-up-two-months-with-a-great-phone/
Moto Edge+ with Stylus Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/30/moto-edge-2022-long-term-review-now-with-a-stylus/
TCL Stylus 5G Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/29/tcl-stylus-5g-save-cash-get-work-done/
Surface Laptop Go 2 First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/28/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-test-drive-and-first-impressions/
Poco F4GT vs RedMagic 7 Pro Gaming showdown https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/15/poco-f4-gt-vs-redmagic-7-pro-gaming-phone-showdown/****
vivo vs Sony Camera SHOWDOWN! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/10/sony-xperia-1iv-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-comparison/
Axon 40 Ultra First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/09/axon-40-ultra-first-look-a-stunning-work-in-progress/
Emergency Prep – Anker 757 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/12/disaster-prep-tech-power-featuring-the-anker-757-powerhouse-1229wh-1500w-power-station/
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California to make insulin https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/californias-new-24100-million-plan-to-make-insulin-cheaper-what-you-need-to-know/ar-AAZneNi
FCC to crack down on auto warranty robocalls https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2022/07/07/FCC-orders-carriers-stop-delivering-auto-warranty-robocalls/6041657245371/
Chevy finds no buyers for Corvette NFT https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2022/06/29/chevys-first-foray-into-nft-auctions-was-a-bust-with-zero-bids-for-the-minted-green-corvette-z06/
Parents to sue TikTok over deadly challenge https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/parents-sue-tiktok-after-7-kids-die-from-profitable-blackout-challenge-videos/
Musk Bailing on Twitter https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/musk-expected-to-take-drastic-action-to-break-twitter-deal-report-says/
Canadians have cellphone coverage again https://www.engadget.com/rogers-restores-service-following-canada-wide-outage-161623524.html
Google to spin off ad business? https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-offers-concessions-to-fend-off-u-s-antitrust-lawsuit-11657296591?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro on sale ahead of Prime day https://amzn.to/3AImUFi
Oppo showing off AR glasses https://www.oppo.com/en/newsroom/press/oppo-air-glass/
Juan Rambles on about the Xiaomi 12S Ultra…

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#SGGQA 257: June PJ Podcast! Dancing, Fitness, and Smartphone Benchmarks

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:38:27 -0000

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH! Pajama podcast is GO! No list of news links, no gadget block, just a chill chat on where we're all at halfway through 2022. It's good to check in from time to time, and let a conversation wander where it needs to go. So, let's chat dancing, cooking, getting back in shape, and how stupid smartphone benchmarks are. We're getting this tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 256: LinkedIn Crypto Fraud, USA Common Charger, is the Nothing Something?

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:08:51 -0000

The FBI is worried about crypto scams on LinkedIn. Amazon is running out of workers to hire. Politicians in the USA are grumbling about a common charger on gadgets. Google is trying to lighten the mood on #TextsGoGreen.

And what do we think about the Nothing? Is it something? Let's get OUR tech week started right!

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Poco F4GT vs RedMagic 7 Pro Gaming showdown https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/15/poco-f4-gt-vs-redmagic-7-pro-gaming-phone-showdown/
Poco F4GT vs RedMagic 7 Pro Audio showdown https://www.patreon.com/posts/67815903
Gamesir X3 Controller AND Cooler https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/14/gamesir-x3-controller-and-cooler-for-android-phones-keep-game-play-cool/
vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 3 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/08/vivo-x80-pro-phone-vs-camera-showdown-3-of-3/****
vivo vs Sony Camera SHOWDOWN! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/10/sony-xperia-1iv-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-comparison/
Axon 40 Ultra First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/09/axon-40-ultra-first-look-a-stunning-work-in-progress/
Emergency Prep – Anker 757 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/12/disaster-prep-tech-power-featuring-the-anker-757-powerhouse-1229wh-1500w-power-station/
Sony XPERIA 1IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/11/sony-xperia-1iv-first-look-pro-camera-pro-gaming/
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Legislation to ban location and health data profiting https://www.vice.com/en/article/4axydq/legislation-aims-to-ban-health-and-location-data-protection-act
Senate looking for “common charger” in the USA https://www.engadget.com/senate-common-charger-standard-143038776.html
Amazon running out of labor https://www.engadget.com/leaked-amazon-memo-says-it-will-run-out-of-workers-2024-labor-supply-230034089.html
FBI looking into LinkedIn Crypto scams https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/17/fbi-says-fraud-on-linkedin-a-significant-threat-to-platform-and-consumers.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Google clapping back on Green Text https://twitter.com/Android/status/1538308158510157824?s=20&t=weKEVwF40-N2_q_ube-UMA
Diablo Immortal makes $24 million in first two weeks https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/appmagic-diablo-immortal-earned-24m
Google Play updates for June https://9to5google.com/2022/06/17/google-play-system-updates-june-2022/
MediaTek Closes in on Qualcomm for USA phone SOC https://www.counterpointresearch.com/mediatek-narrows-gap-with-qualcomm-to-2-in-us-android-smartphone-soc-market/
Juan Rambles on about the Nothing Phone…

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#SGGQA 255: Google AI, Apple Cloud Gaming Ban, M1 Security Flaws, a Week Using the Honor Magic4 Pro

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:23:09 -0000

Netflix is showing off a TON of new shows AND GAMES! Google might have created a sentient AI? MIT researchers have found "unpatchable" flaws in the Apple M1, while courts are ruling Apple's app store anti-competitive. And I've spent the last week using the Honor Magic4 Pro! Let's get OUR tech week started right!

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vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 3 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/08/vivo-x80-pro-phone-vs-camera-showdown-3-of-3/****
vivo vs Sony Camera SHOWDOWN! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/10/sony-xperia-1iv-vs-vivo-x80-pro-camera-comparison/
Axon 40 Ultra First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/09/axon-40-ultra-first-look-a-stunning-work-in-progress/
Emergency Prep – Anker 757 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/12/disaster-prep-tech-power-featuring-the-anker-757-powerhouse-1229wh-1500w-power-station/
Sony XPERIA 1IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/11/sony-xperia-1iv-first-look-pro-camera-pro-gaming/
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Google Engineer thinks AI is sentient https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/11/google-ai-lamda-blake-lemoine/
AI Trained on 4Chan is awful https://www.engadget.com/ai-bot-4chan-hate-machine-162550734.html
Apple browser and cloud gaming ban anti-competitive https://9to5mac.com/2022/06/10/cloud-gaming/
Netflix doubling down on gaming https://about.netflix.com/en/news/geeked-week-2022-games-day-recap
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
MIT finds “unpatchable” flaws on Apple M1 https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/10/apple-m1-unpatchable-flaw/
Juan Rambles on about the Honor Magic4 Pro!

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#SGGQA 254: Musk Wants Out of Twitter Deal, New York Right to Repair, Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Performance, a Weekend with the TCL Stylus 5G

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:43:10 -0000

Elon Musk is having a week. Tesla is flip flopping on employment comments made by Musk, while the CEO looks to exit his Twitter buyout. Sony and Honda are collaborating on an EV. Netflix is struggling to crack down on password sharing. T-Mobile accelerates plans to send voice over 5G. Qualcomm is boasting MUCH improved battery numbers for the new 8+Gen1 SOC! And we HAVE to chat about the recent win for Right to Repair in New York! Let’s get OUR tech week started right!

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vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/01/vivo-x80-pro-camera-upgrades-and-improvements-2-of-3/
Audeze Euclid: The Price of Audio Perfection https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/02/audeze-euclid-planar-magnetic-earbuds-the-price-of-perfection/
iQOO Neo 6 First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/31/iqoo-neo6-first-look-powerful-phone-but-is-it-the-one/
OnePlus 10 Pro is “nothing special” https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/27/oneplus-10-pro-is-good-but-its-nothing-special/
My Rambling First Impressions on the Steam Deck https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/21/steam-deck-is-here-rambling-through-my-first-impressions-of-this-awesome-portable-pc/
Emergency Prep – Anker 757 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/12/disaster-prep-tech-power-featuring-the-anker-757-powerhouse-1229wh-1500w-power-station/
Sony XPERIA 1IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/11/sony-xperia-1iv-first-look-pro-camera-pro-gaming/
1More EVO TWS https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/10/1more-evo-review-true-wireless-earbuds-with-anc-theyre-real-good/
OnePlus 10 Pro vs 9 Pro (and 8 Pro) https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/04/oneplus-10-pro-vs-oneplus-9-pro-and-oneplus-8-pro-smartphone-showdown/
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Musk trying to walk from Twitter deal https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/musk-threatens-to-walk-away-from-twitter-deal/ar-AAY8Msm?ocid=BingNewsSearch
More Tesla owners complaining of phantom braking https://apnews.com/article/technology-politics-health-cd1a51e26baa07678de50cab8ae90ee0
Musk backtracks on employment comments https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/musk-says-teslas-total-headcount-will-increase-over-next-12-months-2022-06-04/
Sony and Honda to make new brand for EV https://www.engadget.com/sony-and-honda-want-to-make-their-ev-partnership-a-standalone-business-102500265.html?
Netflix crackdown on password sharing proving complicated https://restofworld.org/2022/netflix-crackdown-password-sharing-peru/
T-Mobile moving to voice over 5G https://es.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-advances-standalone-5g-capabilities-with-commercial-launch-of-voice-over-5g
New York passes right to repair https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/ny-passes-right-to-repair-will-require-tech-oems-to-share-tools-diagnostic-info/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Steam Deck delayed, but does it matter? https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3328736287857025157
Juan Rambles on about the new TCL Stylus 5G!

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#SGGQA 252: Sony XPERIA 1IV, Apple Testing USB-C iPhone, Social Media Catastrophe in Texas

Mon, 16 May 2022 22:52:47 -0000

Texas pushes ahead on a law that would compel social media sites to publish content that violates their terms of service. Samsung is raising prices on chip fabrication. Elon Musk says Twitter deal might fall through. President Biden begins moving $45 billion for broadband infrastructure. Apple might be testing a USB-C iPhone.

And we should TOTALLY chat about using this amazing new Sony! Let's get OUR tech week started right!

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Emergency Prep – Anker 757 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/12/disaster-prep-tech-power-featuring-the-anker-757-powerhouse-1229wh-1500w-power-station/
Sony XPERIA 1IV https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/11/sony-xperia-1iv-first-look-pro-camera-pro-gaming/
1More EVO TWS https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/10/1more-evo-review-true-wireless-earbuds-with-anc-theyre-real-good/
OnePlus 10 Pro vs 9 Pro (and 8 Pro) https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/04/oneplus-10-pro-vs-oneplus-9-pro-and-oneplus-8-pro-smartphone-showdown/
OnePlus 10 Pro Road Trip https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/25/oneplus-10-pro-a-huge-update-and-a-road-trip/
Moto Edge+ 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/15/moto-edge-plus-2022-a-powerhouse-work-phone-but-is-it-fun/
RedMagic 7 Pro Gaming Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/12/redmagic-7-pro-gaming-review-doing-what-other-phones-cant/
SLICKDEALS is 4K Netflix Worth It? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVBAvsObmcI
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Biden administration moves on $45 Billion broadband plan https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2022/05/biden-harris-administration-launches-45-billion-internet-all-initiative
Ohio Lawmakers move to outlaw airtag tracking https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/investigations/ohio-house-bill-672-outlaw-tracking-devices-apple-airtags/95-0c94f721-5caf-4aa6-b58b-320961e01e98
Samsung raises prices on chip fab https://www.engadget.com/samsung-raising-chipmaking-prices-131536580.html
Musk playing with Twitter deal https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/05/musk-says-twitter-deal-on-hold-over-concern-about-number-of-spam-accounts/
Tech companies immediately start fighting Texas law https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/13/texas-social-media-supreme-court/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple might be testing a USB-C iPhone https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-13/apple-plans-to-change-iphone-charging-port-to-meet-new-eu-law
Let’s chat Google IO!
Juan Rambles on about the new XPERIA!

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#SGGQA 251: Net Neutrality for California, Apple Sales Slump, Google I/O Expectations

Mon, 09 May 2022 22:01:47 -0000

Apple's Director of Machine leaning is leaving, and Apple sales numbers are slipping in China. We might be able to boost cable speeds, but we really need fiber to home. NVIDIA pays an SEC fine, but does that cover the damages? Net Neutrality is GO in California! And what might we see at Google I/O this week? Let's get OUR tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus 10 Pro vs 9 Pro (and 8 Pro) https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/04/oneplus-10-pro-vs-oneplus-9-pro-and-oneplus-8-pro-smartphone-showdown/
Poco F4 GT Gaming Phone Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/26/poco-f4-gt-powerful-gaming-goodness/
OnePlus 10 Pro Road Trip https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/25/oneplus-10-pro-a-huge-update-and-a-road-trip/
Moto Edge+ 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/15/moto-edge-plus-2022-a-powerhouse-work-phone-but-is-it-fun/
RedMagic 7 Pro Gaming Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/12/redmagic-7-pro-gaming-review-doing-what-other-phones-cant/
Galaxy Note 22: The Productivity Champ https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/11/galaxy-s22-ultra-the-productivity-champ-of-2022-part-2-of-2/
Galaxy S22: A Phone to Skip https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/07/galaxy-s22-a-phone-to-skip-samsung-in-2022-part-1-of-2/
Moto Ready For is beating DeX https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/01/moto-ready-for-2022-a-desktop-mode-ahead-of-dex/
Phone vs Camera 2022! They finally match??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/11/phone-vs-camera-2022-they-finally-match/
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
SLICKDEALS Acer Spin Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP77YPYAPqw
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Apple’s Machine Learning director leaves https://www.macrumors.com/2022/05/07/apple-director-of-machine-learning-resigns/
Cable broadband might get a boost https://spectrum.ieee.org/twisted-pair-ultrafast-broadband
NVIDIA’s SEC fine https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/nvidia-fined-55m-for-allegedly-hiding-crypto-impact-on-gpus/
Net Neutrality in CA https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/05/stung-by-3-court-losses-isps-stop-fighting-california-net-neutrality-law/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple Sales Slump in China https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/29/tech/apple-china-smartphone-sales-intl-hnk/index.html
Juan Rambles on about Google I/O

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#SGGQA 250: Apple Pay Anti-Competitive, California vs Plastic, Snap's Pixy Drone, Pixel Watch Leaks

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:22:06 -0000

The EU claims Apple Pay is anti-competitive. California's AG is investigating the oil and plastic industry. Snap is launching a new mini drone. Amazon stock is down on slowing sales. And let's chat about some of these Pixel Watch leaks! Let's get OUR tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Poco F4 GT Gaming Phone Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/26/poco-f4-gt-powerful-gaming-goodness/
OnePlus 10 Pro Road Trip https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/25/oneplus-10-pro-a-huge-update-and-a-road-trip/
Moto Edge+ 2022 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/15/moto-edge-plus-2022-a-powerhouse-work-phone-but-is-it-fun/
RedMagic 7 Pro Gaming Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/12/redmagic-7-pro-gaming-review-doing-what-other-phones-cant/
Galaxy Note 22: The Productivity Champ https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/11/galaxy-s22-ultra-the-productivity-champ-of-2022-part-2-of-2/
Galaxy S22: A Phone to Skip https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/07/galaxy-s22-a-phone-to-skip-samsung-in-2022-part-1-of-2/
Moto Ready For is beating DeX https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/01/moto-ready-for-2022-a-desktop-mode-ahead-of-dex/
Phone vs Camera 2022! They finally match??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/11/phone-vs-camera-2022-they-finally-match/
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
SLICKDEALS Acer Spin Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP77YPYAPqw
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CA AG looking into Plastic and Oil industry https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-announces-investigation-fossil-fuel-and-petrochemical
Apple Pay anti-competitive https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/apple-pay-is-anticompetitive-says-eu-in-preliminary-ruling/ar-AAWPFCS?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Amazon Stock dip https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/28/amazon-revenue-loss-shares-drop
Twitch considering lower payouts for creators https://gizmodo.com/twitch-reportedly-considering-cutting-streamer-pay-to-b-1848848610
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
More Pixel Watch leaks https://9to5google.com/2022/04/29/google-pixel-watch-battery-cellular/
Intel says chip shortage to continue https://www.engadget.com/intel-ceo-chip-shortage-continue-2024-141154415.html
Snap’s Pixy drone visits the FCC https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/snap-e2-80-99s-first-drone-pixy-fully-revealed-in-fcc-photos/ar-AAWHvP8?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Juan Rambles on about other stuff!

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#SGGQA 249: Pajama Podcast - After a Road Trip and Wrapping up Spring Break!

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:46:50 -0000

It's the last Monday of the month! PAJAMA PODCAST IS GO! The chat was incredible this week. We covered our spring break plans, my recent road trip, and we got into a LOT of geeky gadget discussion. No set itinerary. This one is proper rambling. Let's get OUR tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 248: Samsung Slashes Prices on S22, My Weekend with the OnePlus 10 Pro, Musk Bails on Twitter, Nissan and NASA

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:05:41 -0000

Samsung is running damage control on the Galaxy S22 by slashing prices in South Korea. Apple might FINALLY get PiP support for YouTube, MAYBE! Musk bails on the Twitter board. Nissan is working with NASA on battery tech! And I’ve got some thoughts to share on using the OnePlus 10 Pro for a weekend! Let’s get OUR tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Galaxy S22: A Phone to Skip https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/07/galaxy-s22-a-phone-to-skip-samsung-in-2022-part-1-of-2/
What Makes a Phone Design “Desirable” https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/06/what-makes-a-phone-design-desirable/
Moto Ready For is beating DeX https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/01/moto-ready-for-2022-a-desktop-mode-ahead-of-dex/
YOUR Moto Edge+ First Impressions https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/29/motorola-edge-2022-your-first-impressions/
DeX can replace a laptop, but it needs your help https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/24/samsung-dex-can-replace-a-laptop-but-it-needs-your-help/
GEEKOM Mini IT8 – Core i5 PC for under $400! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/31/geekom-mini-pc-review-intel-core-i5-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/
Galaxy S22 is lame… https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/17/galaxy-s22-getting-run-over-by-the-hype-train/
One Month with the TCL 30V https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/18/tcl-30v-one-month-with-verizons-cheapest-5g-phone/
Phone vs Camera 2022! They finally match??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/11/phone-vs-camera-2022-they-finally-match/
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
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Elon says no to Twitter https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/11/elon-musk-decides-not-to-join-twitter-board-says-ceo-parag-agrawal.html
Nissan and NASA work together on battery tech https://techxplore.com/news/2022-04-japan-nissan-game-electric-car.html
Youtube PiP Coming to iPhone? https://twitter.com/teamyoutube/status/1513174475612856324?s=21&t=WSGvncf-FYJNS0fAHBI9oQ
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Vivo Fold announced https://www.androidauthority.com/vivo-x-fold-3151346/
Unihertz Titan Slim Kickstarter? https://www.unihertz.com/
Samsung Slashes prices on S22 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/samsungs-reputation-hit-prices-slashed-home-new-premium-phone-2022-04-08/
Juan Rambles on about the OnePlus 10 Pro!

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#SGGQA 247: E3 2022 Cancelled, XPERIA for eSports, OnePlus 10 Pro Reactions, iPhone Subscription Plans

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:58:13 -0000

We're back! US Senators are asking for more scrutiny of the Microsoft acquisition of Activision. EU regulators are looking into strict new rules for tech giants. E3 is TOTALLY CANCELLED! Apple wants you to lease your next iPhone directly from them. PUBG chooses XPERIA for esports. We've got a BUNCH of new phones to chat about, and MAYBE I still have some game codes to give away... Let's get OUR tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Moto Ready For is beating DeX https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/01/moto-ready-for-2022-a-desktop-mode-ahead-of-dex/
YOUR Moto Edge+ First Impressions https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/29/motorola-edge-2022-your-first-impressions/
DeX can replace a laptop, but it needs your help https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/24/samsung-dex-can-replace-a-laptop-but-it-needs-your-help/
GEEKOM Mini IT8 – Core i5 PC for under $400! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/31/geekom-mini-pc-review-intel-core-i5-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/
Galaxy S22 is lame… https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/17/galaxy-s22-getting-run-over-by-the-hype-train/
One Month with the TCL 30V https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/18/tcl-30v-one-month-with-verizons-cheapest-5g-phone/
Phone vs Camera 2022! They finally match??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/11/phone-vs-camera-2022-they-finally-match/
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
EarFun AirPro SV Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/23/best-budget-anc-earbuds-earfun-air-pro-sv-review/
SoundPeats Free2 Classic Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/30/soundpeats-free2-classic-true-wireless-earbuds-for-a-great-price/
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Microsoft Activision deal facing scrutiny https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/04/report-us-senators-urge-ftc-to-scrutinize-microsoft-activision-merger/
EU looking to reign in tech giants https://www.politico.eu/article/eus-digital-markets-act-adopted/
E3 is cancelled https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/e3-2022-game-expo-canceled-1235220247/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
iPhone subscriptions? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-04-03/will-i-be-able-to-subscribe-to-my-apple-aapl-iphone-and-pay-monthly-l1jc5o3e
PUBG chooses XPERIA https://www.gsmarena.com/pubg_mobile_esports_pickssony_xperia_flagships_as_the_official_smartphones_for_the_2022_tournaments-news-53696.php
Samsung partners with iFixit https://www.engadget.com/samsung-self-repair-program-galaxy-phone-ifixit-160016344.html
Juan rambles on about OnePlus and Moto, and a bunch of other phones…

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#SGGQA 246: Amazon Buys MGM, Vimeo Bandwidth Charges, Congress Against Big Mergers, Geekom's New Mini PC

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:09:39 -0000

There’s a bill before Congress that would ban mergers over $5 Billion. HumbleBundle has a great collection of games to help support Ukraine. Amazon buys MGM! Vimeo is charging creators and arm and a leg for bandwidth. And I’m gonna try a little first impressions on a mini PC. Let’s get OUR tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Galaxy S22 is lame… https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/17/galaxy-s22-getting-run-over-by-the-hype-train/
One Month with the TCL 30V https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/18/tcl-30v-one-month-with-verizons-cheapest-5g-phone/
Headphones for people who wear glasses? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/16/headphones-for-people-who-wear-glasses/
Phone vs Camera 2022! They finally match??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/11/phone-vs-camera-2022-they-finally-match/
Poco X4 Review: The All Rounder? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/28/poco-x4-pro-5g-review-is-5g-worth-the-cost/
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Camera Review: One Year Later https://www.patreon.com/posts/63343631
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Congressional bill would ban any merger over $5 Billion https://www.engadget.com/senate-house-prohibiting-anticompetitive-merges-act-193712685.html
Amazon buys MGM https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/17/media/amazon-mgm-deal-closes/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_source=twCNNi&utm_content=2022-03-17T17%3A06%3A10
Vimeo is RAKING creators for bandwidth costs https://vimeo.com/blog/post/improving-policy-on-video-bandwidth/
Companies fined thousands for scamming the elderly https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60759049
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
HumbleBundle raising money to support Ukraine https://www.humblebundle.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_ukrainecharitybundle_bundle
Juan Rambles on about mini PCs…

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#SGGQA 245: Apple's F for Repairs, Samsung Throttling Update, Goodbye Vanced

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 23:14:34 -0000

Apple earns an F for smartphone repairs. Samsung is sending out an update to address throttling. Router fees are still a major problem in the USA. Vanced YouTube is being shut down. Will the new iPhones split the chips being used? And Juan rambles on about using the Galaxy S22 for a couple days. Let’s get OUR tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Phone vs Camera 2022! They finally match??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/11/phone-vs-camera-2022-they-finally-match/
Can we save Premium Android when Samsung keeps letting us down https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/10/how-can-we-save-premium-android-phones-when-samsung-cant-get-it-done/
Android 12’s desktop mode is still really rough… https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/10/android-12-desktop-mode-use-a-phone-as-pc-but-wheres-the-progress/
Samsung Throttles TONS of apps https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/03/samsung-throttles-thousands-of-apps-on-the-galaxy-s22-reacting-to-reddit-hot-takes/
Poco X4 Review: The All Rounder? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/28/poco-x4-pro-5g-review-is-5g-worth-the-cost/
Poco M4 Pro vs M4 Pro 5G: The cost of 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/02/will-the-real-poco-m4-pro-please-stand-up-the-cost-of-5g/
TicWatch GTH-Pro review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/01/mobvoi-ticwatch-gth-pro-review-a-watch-that-looks-at-your-heart/
IQOO 9 Pro review: It’s a Rally Racer! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/22/vivo-iqoo-9-pro-review-cancel-your-galaxy-s22-pre-order/
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Camera Review: One Year Later https://www.patreon.com/posts/63343631
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
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Router rental fees still a major pain https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/03/router-and-modem-rental-fees-still-a-major-annoyance-despite-new-us-law/
New Features coming to Android! https://blog.google/products/android/new-android-features-March-2022/
Vanced is getting shut down https://twitter.com/YTVanced/status/1503052250268286980?t=SdccQ5kaqOQq6zF4gPEsdQ&s=19
Apple receives an F for repairs https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/03/08/apple-given-an-f-by-us-pirg-for-difficult-iphone-repairs
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
New iPhones will split the chips https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1503033974473760768
Samsung pushing patch for throttling https://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s22-update-gos-performance-fix/
Juan Rambles on about phone reviewing and throttling…

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#SGGQA 244: A Bad Week For Samsung, Netflix Doubles Down on Gaming, Apple Employees Return to the Office

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:36:45 -0000

Gigi Sohn has made it through committee and now the Senate will vote on her confirmation to the FCC. Sony and Honda are working on a electric car. Netflix is trying to become the Netflix of gaming. TCL showed off a crazy folding prototype at MWC. Apple sets the return to office for employees. And Samsung is just not having a great week. Let's get OUR tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Samsung Throttles TONS of apps https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/03/samsung-throttles-thousands-of-apps-on-the-galaxy-s22-reacting-to-reddit-hot-takes/
Poco X4 Review: The All Rounder? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/28/poco-x4-pro-5g-review-is-5g-worth-the-cost/
Poco M4 Pro vs M4 Pro 5G: The cost of 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/02/will-the-real-poco-m4-pro-please-stand-up-the-cost-of-5g/
TicWatch GTH-Pro review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/03/01/mobvoi-ticwatch-gth-pro-review-a-watch-that-looks-at-your-heart/
IQOO 9 Pro review: It’s a Rally Racer! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/22/vivo-iqoo-9-pro-review-cancel-your-galaxy-s22-pre-order/
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Camera Review: One Year Later https://www.patreon.com/posts/63343631
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
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Gigi Sohn moves through committee for FCC Appointment https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/03/biden-fcc-pick-advances-in-senate-by-14-14-vote-amid-republican-opposition/
Samsung gets hacked https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-07/samsung-says-hackers-breached-company-data-galaxy-source-code
Sony and Honda collab on EV https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/03/sony-and-honda-are-teaming-up-to-make-a-range-of-electric-vehicles/
Netflix launches an interactive trivia show https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/03/netflix-trivia-quest-interactive-cat-burglar/
Netflix acquires a new game studio https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-to-acquire-next-games
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Intel, ARM, and AMD work towards new chiplet standard https://www.tomshardware.com/news/new-ucie-chiplet-standard-supported-by-intel-amd-and-arm
TCL’s prototype foldable https://www.engadget.com/tcl-ultra-flex-360-degree-foldable-concept-first-look-160003621.html
Apple sets return to office date in April https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-04/apple-sets-april-11-return-to-work-deadline-for-corporate-staff
Juan Rambles on about phone reviewing and throttling…

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#SGGQA 243: Pajama Podcast! MWC 2022! Poco X4 Pro 5G! Samsung Killing the Premium Phone Market!

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:54:07 -0000

Last Monday of the Month! That means we're podcasting in our PJ's, BUT there's also a TON of news happening from MWC! Let's hang out and chat through some of the geeky fun in Barcelona. Also, I might already have the Poco X4 Pro 5G. Maybe. It could be a thing. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

IQOO 9 Pro review: It’s a Rally Racer! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/22/vivo-iqoo-9-pro-review-cancel-your-galaxy-s22-pre-order/
Redmi Note 11S Quick Take https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/25/redmi-note-11s-quick-take-from-an-american-reviewer/
Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
Android 12 broke all my benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/16/android-12-broke-all-my-benchmarks-scoped-storage-rant/
Soundpeats Mini Pro Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/18/soundpeats-mini-pro-review-small-earbuds-big-sound-great-anc-at-a-low-price/
Infinix Zero 5G review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/08/infinix-zero-5g-a-beautiful-budget-phone/
I installed a Whitestone Dome on the first try! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/11/whitestone-dome-screen-protector-for-pixel-6-pro-i-finally-got-it-on-the-first-try/
Galaxy Z Fold3 – Sending it back https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/01/galaxy-z-fold3-in-2022-happily-sending-it-back/
Dumping Spotify and Moving to Qobuz! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/02/i-dumped-spotify-why-i-chose-qobuz/
Surface Duo Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/61137611
XPERIA 5iii FINALLY Here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/11/xperia-5-iii-review-the-little-smartphone-that-could/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
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Juan rambles on about MWC!

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#SGGQA 242: NFT Theft, Facebook Misled Investors, BlackBerry is Gone Again, No 45W Charging on the Galaxy S22?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:55:19 -0000

A phishing exploit is robbing folks of their NFT’s. Facebook misled investors on their reaction to stemming the spread of misinformation. Blackberry is gone AGAIN. And we ramble on about Samsung and advertising. What does it mean to “support” 45W charging? Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 6 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644977
Android 12 broke all my benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/16/android-12-broke-all-my-benchmarks-scoped-storage-rant/
Soundpeats Mini Pro Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/18/soundpeats-mini-pro-review-small-earbuds-big-sound-great-anc-at-a-low-price/
Infinix Zero 5G review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/08/infinix-zero-5g-a-beautiful-budget-phone/
I installed a Whitestone Dome on the first try! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/11/whitestone-dome-screen-protector-for-pixel-6-pro-i-finally-got-it-on-the-first-try/
Galaxy Z Fold3 – Sending it back https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/01/galaxy-z-fold3-in-2022-happily-sending-it-back/
Dumping Spotify and Moving to Qobuz! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/02/i-dumped-spotify-why-i-chose-qobuz/
Surface Duo Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/61137611
XPERIA 5iii FINALLY Here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/11/xperia-5-iii-review-the-little-smartphone-that-could/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Facebook lied to investors https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/18/whistleblower-facebook-sec-climate-change/
Google considers more efforts to stop misinformation https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/inside-responsibility-whats-next-on-our-misinfo-efforts/
TikTok gets around iPhone data privacy https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tiktok-circumvent-apple-google-privacy-140000271.html
OpenSea users get phished https://www.engadget.com/opensea-phishing-attack-190402620.html
FCC Pass proposal banning exclusive broadband agreements in apartments https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/02/rebuffing-cable-lobby-fcc-bans-deals-that-block-competition-in-apartments/?
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple Store employees use Androids to organize Unionization https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-employees-android-phones-unionization-plans-secret/
Onward Mobility kills Blackberry AGAIN https://www.onwardmobility.com/
Samsung Galaxy S22 doesn’t really support 45W charging https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_series_45w_charging_doesnt_really_make_a_difference-news-53223.php
Juan rambles on about stuff…

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#SGGQA 241: Apple AirTag Updates, NVIDIA Drops ARM, A Good Year for Galaxy Note Fans!

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:36:52 -0000

Apple is updating AirTags over fears of tracking and theft. NVIDIA's deal to acquire ARM is collapsing. Best Buy is forcing a club subscription to buy a GPU. Android 13 looks to be able to run virtualized OS (we can run Windows 11 from a phone). Valve is showing off the SteamDeck's curves in CAD files. And we have to chat about what a good year this will be for Note fans! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Infinix Zero 5G review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/08/infinix-zero-5g-a-beautiful-budget-phone/
I installed a Whitestone Dome on the first try! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/11/whitestone-dome-screen-protector-for-pixel-6-pro-i-finally-got-it-on-the-first-try/
Galaxy Z Fold3 – Sending it back https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/01/galaxy-z-fold3-in-2022-happily-sending-it-back/
Dumping Spotify and Moving to Qobuz! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/02/i-dumped-spotify-why-i-chose-qobuz/
Surface Duo Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/61137611
XPERIA 5iii FINALLY Here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/11/xperia-5-iii-review-the-little-smartphone-that-could/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
NVIDIA ARM deal goes bust https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/nvidia-abandons-66-billion-arm-purchase/
Best Buy Club helping GPU scammers https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-buy-restricts-gpu-sales-to-members-of-its-199-perks-program
Apple’s official word on AirTag abuse https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/02/an-update-on-airtag-and-unwanted-tracking/
FCC trying to open more competition for apartments/condos https://www.dailydot.com/debug/fcc-rosenworcel-multi-tenant-building-broadband-proposal/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
SteamDeck CAD files are live! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675180/view/3106923225208810470
Android 13 DP is here! https://www.engadget.com/android-13-first-developer-preview-features-privacy-icons-180006527.html
Apparently Android 13 can boot Windows 11 https://www.xda-developers.com/android-13-dp1-google-pixel-6-kvm-virtual-machine/
Juan rambles on about the Note 22…

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#SGGQA 240: Facebook in the EU, Snap is Profitable, Google Demoting Stadia, More Mac Malware

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:48:44 -0000

A tough week for Apple. More Mac Malware is being discussed by Microsoft. The Apple Podcasts App review score seems a little off. The EFF is publicly siding with Epic in the court of appeals and suing Apple for monopolistic practices. And, another flaw in iOS software is allowing security teams to crack into phones. Also, Will Facebook leave the EU? Snap is finally profitable. Google is demoting Stadia. And we have to ramble a LITTLE on OnePlus finding more success by ignoring enthusiasts! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Galaxy Z Fold3 – Sending it back https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/01/galaxy-z-fold3-in-2022-happily-sending-it-back/
Dumping Spotify and Moving to Qobuz! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/02/i-dumped-spotify-why-i-chose-qobuz/
Poco F3 in 2022? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/03/poco-f3-in-2022-still-worth-it/
Innocn Art Monitor Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/04/innocn-27-uhd-art-monitor-review-bright-and-beautiful/
Joby Wavo Air Wireless Mic Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/02/07/joby-wavo-air-wireless-microphones-review-cutting-the-cable-is-easy/
Can we fix the Duo camera? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/21/surface-duo-2-can-we-fix-this-camera/
Surface Duo Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/61137611
XPERIA 5iii FINALLY Here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/11/xperia-5-iii-review-the-little-smartphone-that-could/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
EFF to join Epic in suing Apple https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/02/eff-appeals-apples-monopoly-doesnt-make-users-safer
Apple’s podcast app review scores are sus https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914612/apple-podcasts-app-rating-user-reviews-problem
Meta to take ball and go home https://www.techspot.com/news/93289-meta-could-shut-down-facebook-instagram-europe.html
Snap is MAKING MONEY https://www.engadget.com/snap-q4-2021-earnings-230605242.html
Google Demoting Stadia https://kotaku.com/google-stadia-streaming-failing-shutdown-report-stream-1848487185
Blackberry selling off patents https://www.barrons.com/articles/blackberry-sell-patents-mobile-devices-51643643081
Verizon plans are now for three years https://www.androidpolice.com/paying-off-your-new-verizon-phone-will-now-take-3-years/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
iPhones are being cracked by another security team https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-iphone-flaw-exploited-by-second-israeli-spy-firm-sources-2022-02-03/?utm_source=reddit.com
Microsoft is finding more Mac Malware https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-this-mac-malware-is-getting-smarter-and-more-dangerous/
OnePlus is more successful than ever https://www.androidauthority.com/q4-2021-usa-3098184/

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For podcast listeners/viewers this week, the folks at Kyocera are hooking up a FANTASTIC prize! I recently reviewed the Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW on Verizon! You can catch the video here: To enter this giveaway you need to do a couple things:

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Share it on Twitter, or Reddit, on Facebook, ANYWHERE you can share the link. Maybe also write up a nice message to go WITH the sharing. THEN, leave me a comment on this post with a link to where you shared the review. If you shared it on Twitter, I need to see a Twitter link in the comment. EVERY share will count as ONE entry for this contest. I’ll choose a comment at random on next week’s show! Legal stuff: No purchase necessary. Only open to residents of the USA. Prize is one Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW (Review Unit). Approximate retail value $500. There will be no replacement of this prize if damaged while shipping. Giveaway only open to legal residents of states that allow online contests. Prize can not be exchanged, substituted, or replaced for currency. Winner must supply an address for shipping located inside the United States of America. Winner has 48 hours to respond if selected, or another winner will be chosen. Failure to complete the task described in this blog post will result in disqualification.

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#SGGQA 239: The January Pajama Podcast! Switching from Spotify, Favorite Podcasts, Scary TV!

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 04:19:49 -0000

Our monthly pajama podcast! There's no planned show. We're just going to hang out and chat about geeky stuff. We broke the news that Sony was buying Bungie, and then we talked about Spotify (and why you should use Qobuz), and some of our favorite movies and TV. AUOTOBOTS! NERD OUT!

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#SGGQA 238: Tim Cook Lobbies Senate, 5G Grounding Airplanes, Galaxy S22 Ultra Less RAM, Are NFTs Scams?

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:35:16 -0000

Tim Cook was lobbying the US Senate last week. Google and Apple are staunchly opposed to being regulated. Google Play Games are coming to PC, but only in three countries so far. Airlines warn that 5G could ground hundreds of flights. NFTs seem like they might be a scam. And can we chat about the Galaxy Note 22 arriving with less RAM? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Can we fix the Duo camera? https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/21/surface-duo-2-can-we-fix-this-camera/
ZGCINE charge Case for the RODE Wireless GO ii review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/20/support-your-rode-wireless-go-ii-in-the-field-zgcine-zg-r30-charge-case/
Surface Duo Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/61137611
XPERIA 5iii FINALLY Here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/11/xperia-5-iii-review-the-little-smartphone-that-could/
Okai Neon E-Scooter Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/05/okai-neon-electric-scooter-zipping-around-town-with-rgbs/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Senate Tech Bill out of committee https://www.engadget.com/senator-klobuchars-major-tech-reform-bill-advances-out-of-committee-185350924.html
Tim Cook lobbying against the bill https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/apple-says-antitrust-bills-increase-risk-of-iphone-security-breaches.html
No Google Play Games for us in the USA https://play.google.com/googleplaygames?pcampaignid=PR-Global-oo-gpgbeta-DevBlog
Airlines say 5G could ground hundreds of planes https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-major-us-airline-ceos-urge-action-avoid-catastrophic-5g-flight-2022-01-17/
YouTube shutters originals https://www.engadget.com/youtube-scales-back-originals-200711160.html
Are NFTs scams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_xWvX1n9g
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Andromeda leak shows us Microsoft mobile OS https://www.windowscentral.com/andromeda-os-hands-video
Juan rambles on about the Note 22 RAM rumor… https://www.econotimes.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S22-price-leak-suggests-Ultra-model-will-only-get-8GB-and-12GB-RAM-options-1625584

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GIVEAWAY!

For podcast listeners/viewers this week, I’ve got some AfterShokz Titanium bone conduction headphones looking for a good home! Courtesy of a forum member on the SGG Discord! This is a USA only giveaway. I reviewed the Aftershokz Air (similar) below:

To enter this contest, all you have to do is share my Aftershokz OpenComm review anywhere you can share a blog post. > Here’s the blog post: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/05/aftershokz-opencomm-free-your-ears-get-work-done/ Share it on Twitter, or Reddit, on Facebook, ANYWHERE you can share the link. Maybe also write up a nice message to go WITH the sharing. THEN, leave me a comment on this post with a link to where you shared the review. If you shared it on Twitter, I need to see a Twitter link in the comment. EVERY share will count as ONE entry for this contest. I’ll choose a comment at random on next week’s show! Legal stuff: No purchase necessary. Only open to residents of the USA. Prize is one AfterShokz Titanium (Factory Sealed). Approximate retail value $89. There will be no replacement of this prize if damaged while shipping. Giveaway only open to legal residents of states that allow online contests. Prize can not be exchanged, substituted, or replaced for currency. Winner must supply an address for shipping located inside the United States of America. Winner has 48 hours to respond if selected, or another winner will be chosen. Failure to complete the task described in this blog post will result in disqualification.

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#SGGQA 237: Pixel 6 Update is Here, Apple Leaks Your Data, Exynos No Show, FTC Probes Meta Oculus VR

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:48:35 -0000

Apple is LEAKING ALL YOUR BROWSER DATA! The FCC is recommending new requirements for reporting data breaches! The FTC is digging into Meta’s business practices in the VR space! The BBC might lose its tax payer funding! Samsung’s Exynos 2200 is a complete no-show! And we have to talk about how good this new update is on the Pixel 6! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Surface Duo Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/61137611
XPERIA 5iii FINALLY Here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/11/xperia-5-iii-review-the-little-smartphone-that-could/
Whitestone Dome cleaning up my OP9 Pro https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/13/cleaning-up-my-oneplus-9-pro-whitestone-dome-premium-screen-protector-review/
Okai Neon E-Scooter Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/05/okai-neon-electric-scooter-zipping-around-town-with-rgbs/
LG phones in 2021 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/31/lg-phones-in-2021-a-surprisingly-decent-year-for-lg-customers/
Sony vs Vivo vs Google BIG camera showdown! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/the-big-phone-camera-photo-showdown-pixel-6-pro-vs-xperia-pro-i-vs-vivo-x70-pro/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
FCC Proposed Rules for Data Breaches https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-379162A1.pdf
BBC ending TV License https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/jan/16/bbc-licence-fee-to-be-abolished-in-2027-and-funding-frozen
YouTube weaponized for spreading misinformation https://www.politifact.com/article/2022/jan/12/open-letter-youtubes-ceo-worlds-fact-checkers/
Free Covid tests in the USA https://www.covidtests.gov/
Safari Exploit is a pretty serious security leak https://fingerprintjs.com/blog/indexeddb-api-browser-vulnerability-safari-15/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple broke their promise on security updates https://9to5mac.com/2022/01/13/apple-steps-back-and-is-no-longer-letting-users-stay-on-ios-14-with-security-updates/
Samsung’s Exynos 2200 is a no show https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/01/samsung-no-showed-on-its-major-exynos-2200-launch-and-wont-say-why/
FTC investigates Meta VR https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-14/meta-s-oculus-unit-faces-ftc-led-probe-of-competition-practices?sref=10lNAhZ9
Juan rambles on about the Pixel 6 Update…

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#SGGQA 236: OnePlus 10 Pro Reactions, Canon Ink DRM, AirTag Stalking, Covid Test Price Gouging, Verizon Tracks Everything You Do

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:49:09 -0000

A TON OF TECH NEWS TO TALK ABOUT! I'M YELLING IN ALL CAPS! Some silly technical difficulties on this week's show, but we covered a BUNCH of topics. Fighting dis-information, protecting privacy, and analyzing how bad info spreads in small communities. Plus we need to talk about iMessage and bullying, and what are YOUR thoughts on the OnePlus 10? Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus Buds Z2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/07/oneplus-buds-z2-best-buds-for-the-oneplus-10/
Okai Neon E-Scooter Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/01/05/okai-neon-electric-scooter-zipping-around-town-with-rgbs/
LG phones in 2021 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/31/lg-phones-in-2021-a-surprisingly-decent-year-for-lg-customers/
Oddict Twig Pro with Snapdragon Sound https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/30/oddict-twig-pro-earbud-review-snapdragon-sound-for-the-win/
Pixel 6 Pro Camera the good and the bad! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/10/pixel-6-pro-camera-4-things-it-gets-right-and-5-things-it-gets-wrong/
OnePlus 9 Android 12 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/08/oneplus-9-on-android-12-what-works-what-doesnt/
Sony vs Vivo vs Google BIG camera showdown! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/the-big-phone-camera-photo-showdown-pixel-6-pro-vs-xperia-pro-i-vs-vivo-x70-pro/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Canon Tells Customers to Bypass Printer Ink DRM https://boingboing.net/2022/01/08/forced-by-shortages-to-sell-chipless-cartridges-canon-tells-customers-how-to-bypass-drm-warnings.html
Online Parent Communities Pulled Closer to Extremist Groups https://mediarelations.gwu.edu/online-parenting-communities-pulled-closer-extreme-groups-spreading-misinformation-during-covid-19
Sweden Launches Agency to combat disinformation https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/01/04/sweden-launches-psychological-defence-agency-counter-complex/
Verizon tracks everything you do https://www.reddit.com/r/YouShouldKnow/comments/rwc069/ysk_that_if_you_are_a_verizon_wireless_customer/
Google Pays Apple to stay out of search https://www.macrumors.com/2022/01/05/google-pays-apple-stay-out-of-search/
CA Gov Signs Order barring price gouging on covid tests https://abc7.com/newsom-covid-test-kits-at-home/11446219/
AirTags being used to stalk celebrities https://nypost.com/2022/01/07/sports-illustrated-model-is-latest-victim-of-airtag-stalker/?utm_source=reddit.com
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
iMessage Drama https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/why-apples-imessage-is-winning-teens-dread-the-green-text-bubble-11641618009?mod=e2tw
OnePlus 10 to be revealed tomorrow! https://www.oneplus.com/launch/10-pro

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GIVEAWAY!

For podcast listeners/viewers this week, I’ve got some Ikko OH2 Opal IEMs to looking for a good home! This is a USA only giveaway. I reviewed them below:

To enter this contest, all you have to do is share my Ikko OH2 review anywhere you can share a blog post. > Here’s the OH2 blog post: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/21/ikko-oh2-iem-review-dessert-earbuds/ Share it on Twitter, or Reddit, on Facebook, ANYWHERE you can share the link. Maybe also write up a nice message to go WITH the sharing. THEN, leave me a comment on this post with a link to where you shared the review. If you shared it on Twitter, I need to see a Twitter link in the comment. EVERY share will count as ONE entry for this contest. I’ll choose a comment at random on next week’s show! Legal stuff: No purchase necessary. Only open to residents of the USA. Prize is one Ikko OH2 IEMs (Factory Sealed). Approximate retail value $89. There will be no replacement of this prize if damaged while shipping. Giveaway only open to legal residents of states that allow online contests. Prize can not be exchanged, substituted, or replaced for currency. Winner must supply an address for shipping located inside the United States of America. Winner has 48 hours to respond if selected, or another winner will be chosen. Failure to complete the task described in this blog post will result in disqualification.

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#SGGQA 235: Happy New Year! Pre-CES News, Twitter Political Bans, Samsung TV NFTs, Snapdagon 8 Gen 1 Over Heating

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 21:38:34 -0000

Happy New Year! Getting up to speed in 2022, we have a LOT of tech to talk about! The Pre-CES show! Let’s chat out the potential trends we’ll see from Las Vegas. Also, Blackberry is pulling the plug on server support for older phones. Qualcomm’s newest SOC is running hot in early benchmarks. Twitter takes down a politician for spreading COVID misinformation. And let’s check in on the smartphone elimination challenge!

Stories This Week:

LG phones in 2021 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/31/lg-phones-in-2021-a-surprisingly-decent-year-for-lg-customers/
Oddict Twig Pro with Snapdragon Sound https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/30/oddict-twig-pro-earbud-review-snapdragon-sound-for-the-win/
Reacting to the comments on my most controversial video https://www.patreon.com/posts/60557641
Pixel 6 Pro Camera the good and the bad! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/10/pixel-6-pro-camera-4-things-it-gets-right-and-5-things-it-gets-wrong/
OnePlus 9 Android 12 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/08/oneplus-9-on-android-12-what-works-what-doesnt/
Some thoughts on Steam Deck, Snapdragon G3X, and mobile gaming https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/03/snapdragon-g3x-steam-deck-delays-and-some-thoughts-on-mobile-gaming/
Sony vs Vivo vs Google BIG camera showdown! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/the-big-phone-camera-photo-showdown-pixel-6-pro-vs-xperia-pro-i-vs-vivo-x70-pro/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Twitter dumps politician for spreading covid misinformation https://www.engadget.com/twitter-marjorie-taylor-greene-permanent-ban-160838201.html
CES top trends to watch for this year https://www.ces.tech/Articles/2021/December/CES-2022-and-the-Trends-Shaping-the-Economy-of-Tom.aspx
NFT TVs are really silly Samsung… https://www.engadget.com/samsung-nft-platform-smart-tvs-020825042.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Goodbye (older) Blackberry phones https://liliputing.com/2021/12/blackberry-os-devices-will-stop-working-on-january-4-2022.html
Pixel 6 Update delayed to late January https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/143183382/december-2021-update-paused?hl=en
Xiaomi 12 Pro Camera looking BIG https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/12/xiaomis-12-pro-smartphone-packs-a-50-megapixel-camera/
Juan Rambles on about the early Snapdragon benchmarks…

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#SGGQA 234: The HAPPY HOLIDAYS Pajama Podcast!

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:08:06 -0000

Happy Holidays! I don't have a fancy show planned, so we're just going to hang out and chat about the year. Oh. And maybe there's a giveaway happening this week... Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 233: UPDATES GALORE! Duo 2, OnePlus 9, Pixel 6! And there was NO Phone of the Year AGAIN!

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:37:26 -0000

2021 might be winding down, but the news just keeps on coming! Apple’s Do Not Track feature doesn’t really stop companies from tracking you. YouTube publishes data on the MILLIONS of bogus copyright claims that go through. DARPA created a REAL warp bubble! And we’ve got a TON of leg work to follow up on updates for phones! We should also bbreak down the best phones of the year! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 6 Pro Camera the good and the bad! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/10/pixel-6-pro-camera-4-things-it-gets-right-and-5-things-it-gets-wrong/
OnePlus 9 Android 12 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/08/oneplus-9-on-android-12-what-works-what-doesnt/
Juan’s More Concise Road-Trip Report Card write up! https://www.patreon.com/posts/59335151
Some thoughts on Steam Deck, Snapdragon G3X, and mobile gaming https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/03/snapdragon-g3x-steam-deck-delays-and-some-thoughts-on-mobile-gaming/
Sony vs Vivo vs Google BIG camera showdown! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/the-big-phone-camera-photo-showdown-pixel-6-pro-vs-xperia-pro-i-vs-vivo-x70-pro/
Some Thoughts on the TCL 6-Series TV https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/tcl-6-series-4k-qled-and-google-tv-to-the-rescue/
RODE AI-Micro: TINY USB Audio Interface https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/rode-ai-micro-the-tiniest-way-to-hook-up-two-mics/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Apple Do Not Track doesn’t stop tracking https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/12/apple-reaches-quiet-truce-over-iphone-privacy-changes/
Life360 sells your tile data https://www.xda-developers.com/life360-tile-location-data/
YouTube and Copyright issues… https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/access-all-balanced-ecosystem-and-powerful-tools/
When TV tanks your stock price… https://www.engadget.com/sex-and-the-city-peloton-bike-scene-152028623.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Duo 2 Updates! https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-duo-2-update-history-a3e72e49-8165-4ea6-b490-7fdc2a76c262#bkmk_improvements_and_fixes
OnePlus 9 Updates https://www.xda-developers.com/factory-reset-oneplus-9-series-improve-experience-oxygenos-12/
Pixel 6 Updates! https://blog.google/products/pixel/snap-faster-hear-better-and-do-more-your-pixel/
Juan Rambles on about “Phone of the Year” nonsense…

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#SGGQA 232: AirTags for Car Thieves, NVIDIA vs FTC, Pixel 6a Rumors!

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:38:27 -0000

2021 might be winding down, but the news just keeps on coming! Apple is having a rough week. Employees are pushing back against NDAs, AirTags are being used to steal cars, iPhone orders are being reduced, and iMessage is one of the more “open” messengers for giving your data to the feds. Also, the FTC is pushing back against NVIDIA buying ARM. We have ANOTHER Google watch rumor, and we can start chatting about the Pixel 6a leaks! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

The Bagnell 2021 Thanksgiving Food Prep Video! https://www.patreon.com/posts/59390664
Juan’s More Concise Road-Trip Report Card write up! https://www.patreon.com/posts/59335151
Some thoughts on Steam Deck, Snapdragon G3X, and mobile gaming https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/12/03/snapdragon-g3x-steam-deck-delays-and-some-thoughts-on-mobile-gaming/
Sony vs Vivo vs Google BIG camera showdown! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/the-big-phone-camera-photo-showdown-pixel-6-pro-vs-xperia-pro-i-vs-vivo-x70-pro/
Some Thoughts on the TCL 6-Series TV https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/tcl-6-series-4k-qled-and-google-tv-to-the-rescue/
RODE AI-Micro: TINY USB Audio Interface https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/rode-ai-micro-the-tiniest-way-to-hook-up-two-mics/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Apple Investigated by the SEC over employee NDAs https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/apple-sec-response-under-scrutiny-after-whistleblower-comes-forward
iMessage and WhatsApp give the most messaging data to the FBI https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/whatsapp-imessage-facebook-apple-fbi-privacy-1261816/
FTC Sues to stop NVIDIA’s acquisition of ARM https://www.pcworld.com/article/557139/ftc-sues-to-halt-nvidia-arm-purchase.html
Researchers make camera as small as a grain of salt https://engineering.princeton.edu/news/2021/11/29/researchers-shrink-camera-size-salt-grain
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple cutting iPhone orders, finally admits demand is slowing https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/12/report-apple-has-cut-iphone-13-production-plans-amidst-supply-constraints/
Thieves are using airtags to steal cars https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/12/apple-airtags-being-used-by-thieves-to-track-high-end-cars-to-steal/
Google Pixel 6A Leaks https://impulkits.com/google-pixel-6a-with-tensor-soc-12-2-megapixel-sony-imx363-primary-sensor-tipped-online/
Juan Rambles on about leak culture and Apple fanboys…

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#SGGQA 231: The Smartphone Road Trip Report Card -and- Let's Chat Tech Gifts!

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:41:22 -0000

Back from a road trip and ready to podcast!

We'll break down the smartphone road-trip report card for the FIVE phones I took with me! We should also chat holiday tech gifts, and maybe we can finally sort out some ideas for a best of the year video!

Let's get our tech week started right!Back from a road trip and ready to podcast!

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Sony vs Vivo vs Google BIG camera showdown! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/the-big-phone-camera-photo-showdown-pixel-6-pro-vs-xperia-pro-i-vs-vivo-x70-pro/
Some Thoughts on the TCL 6-Series TV https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/tcl-6-series-4k-qled-and-google-tv-to-the-rescue/
RODE AI-Micro: TINY USB Audio Interface https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/29/rode-ai-micro-the-tiniest-way-to-hook-up-two-mics/
Smartphone SOCs and the Problems with POWER https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/19/snapdragon-898-dimensity-9000-and-the-problems-with-power/
EarFun Free Pro 2 Review: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/16/earfun-free-pro-2-review-best-earbud-bargain-of-2021/
Sony XPERIA Pro-I: 30 minutes on the sensor, still not a review… https://www.patreon.com/posts/58597462
Poco M4 Pro 5G: Even BETTER Budget! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/09/poco-m4-pro-5g-everything-you-need/
Pixel 6 Pro after 2 Weeks: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/05/pixel-6-pro-two-week-review-just-the-beginning/
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#SGGQA 229: Apple Digital ID Costs Taxpayers, Pixel 6 Pro Teardown, Vizio Ad Sales, Steam Deck Delayed

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:31:54 -0000

Apple is walking back their terrible decision to harm 3rd party iPhone repair, and we get an even better look at the Pixel 6 Pro in an iFixit teardown! Vizio announced recent profits, and ads ON their TV make them more money than selling TVs. Steam Deck has been delayed, and it’s breaking my heart. Plus, we should start chatting categories for year in review videos! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Sony XPERIA Pro-I: 30 minutes on the sensor, still not a review… https://www.patreon.com/posts/58597462
OnePlus Buds Pro: Your Best Buds? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/10/oneplus-buds-pro-review-your-best-buds/
Poco M4 Pro 5G: Even BETTER Budget! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/09/poco-m4-pro-5g-everything-you-need/
Pixel 6 Pro after 2 Weeks: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/05/pixel-6-pro-two-week-review-just-the-beginning/
Duo 2 By the Benchmarks: Do more faster! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/03/microsoft-surface-duo-2-by-the-benchmarks-getting-more-done-faster/
WHY are the Sony camera apps SO good? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/02/sony-xperia-pro-i-camera-why-is-this-so-good/
Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: Better with LDAC! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/04/edifier-neobuds-pro-even-better-with-ldac/
Pixel 6 Pro Performance Part 2: Creator Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/25/pixel-6-pro-creator-benchmarks-tensor-performance-part-2/
XPERIA Pro-I First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/25/sony-xperia-pro-i-a-real-pro-camera-phone/
Surface Duo 2: One Week Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/29/surface-duo-2-one-week-later-my-favorite-tablet-of-2021/
How big is a One Inch camera sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/28/how-big-is-a-1-camera-sensor-why-do-we-call-it-one-inch/
Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/15/vivo-x70-pro-plus-camera-conclusion-ambitious/
Best of Our Week 45 (with TK Bay)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQwpJFrPVwI****
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Apple putting the bill on taxpayers for Digital ID https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/11/14/apple-sticking-taxpayers-with-part-of-the-bill-for-digital-id-rollout.html
Judge in Rittenhouse trial sets TERRIBLE precedent on pinch to zoom https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/11/rittenhouse-trial-judge-disallows-ipad-pinch-to-zoom-read-the-bizarre-transcript/
Vizio makes more on ads and data than on TVs https://gizmodo.com/welp-vizio-now-makes-twice-as-much-from-advertising-as-1848034943https://gizmodo.com/welp-vizio-now-makes-twice-as-much-from-advertising-as-1848034943
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple walks back (one small) lame repair policy https://www.ifixit.com/News/54829/apples-new-screen-repair-trap-could-change-the-repair-industry-forever
iFixit Pixel 6 Pro teardown https://www.ifixit.com/News/55239/pixel-6-pro-teardown-google-actually-did-something-right
Steam Deck is delayed https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675180/view/3084396982306430712

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#SGGQA 228: 5G Rollout Slows, Facebook Stops Tracking Faces, Pixel 6 Repairing, Pixel Fold Camera Rumor

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:24:09 -0000

Recovering from Techtober, and getting back into the swing of reviewing some fun tech! AT&T and Verizon slow the spread of 5G due to concerns over aircraft safety. The FCC is approving Boeing's plans for a satellite internet system. Indiegogo is going to start verifying projects before publishing. Facebook plans to delete face tracking data. And we've got some CRITICAL news to chat about the Pixel 6 and the upcoming rumored Pixel Fold! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 6 Pro after 2 Weeks: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/05/pixel-6-pro-two-week-review-just-the-beginning/
Duo 2 By the Benchmarks: Do more faster! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/03/microsoft-surface-duo-2-by-the-benchmarks-getting-more-done-faster/
WHY are the Sony camera apps SO good? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/02/sony-xperia-pro-i-camera-why-is-this-so-good/
Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: Better with LDAC! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/11/04/edifier-neobuds-pro-even-better-with-ldac/
Pixel 6 Pro Performance Part 2: Creator Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/25/pixel-6-pro-creator-benchmarks-tensor-performance-part-2/
XPERIA Pro-I First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/25/sony-xperia-pro-i-a-real-pro-camera-phone/
Surface Duo 2: One Week Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/29/surface-duo-2-one-week-later-my-favorite-tablet-of-2021/
How big is a One Inch camera sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/28/how-big-is-a-1-camera-sensor-why-do-we-call-it-one-inch/
Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/15/vivo-x70-pro-plus-camera-conclusion-ambitious/
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AT&T and Verizon slow 5G deployment over safety issues https://www.engadget.com/att-verizon-delay-c-band-5g-due-to-faa-164549890.html
FCC authorizes plans for Boeing Satellite internet https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-authorizes-boeings-broadband-satellite-constellation
Indiegogo to verify projects https://go.indiegogo.com/blog/2021/11/10-years-1-takeaway-community-trust.html
Facebook to stop face tracking https://www.engadget.com/facebook-shuts-down-face-recognition-171737198.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
What is the TRUE cost of upgrading a phone https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/20/technology/personaltech/iphone-upgrades-cost.html
Pixel Fold in 2022 with an older camera? https://9to5google.com/2021/11/04/googles-pixel-foldable-coming-in-2022-cameras-will-be-a-step-down-from-pixel-6/
Pixel 6 teardown is VERY encouraging for Right to Repair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO3MNKfaars

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#SGGQA 227: Goodbye Techtober! Pixel 6 Pro, Duo 2, XPERIA Pro-I, X70 Pro Plus Pajama podcast chat!

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:22:07 -0000

I’m exhausted, but this is the most fun I’ve had in years! As we say goodbye to Techtober, and get ready for the holiday buying season, let’s hang out! Chatting the newest phones of the year, we can chill in our PJ’s, drink some coffee, and have a geeky-good time! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Pixel 6 Pro Performance Part 2: Creator Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/25/pixel-6-pro-creator-benchmarks-tensor-performance-part-2/
XPERIA Pro-I First Look https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/25/sony-xperia-pro-i-a-real-pro-camera-phone/
Surface Duo 2: One Week Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/29/surface-duo-2-one-week-later-my-favorite-tablet-of-2021/
How big is a One Inch camera sensor? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/28/how-big-is-a-1-camera-sensor-why-do-we-call-it-one-inch/
Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/15/vivo-x70-pro-plus-camera-conclusion-ambitious/
Infinix Note 11 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/12/infinix-note-11-pro-budget-beauty/
TicWatch 3 Pro Ultra Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/13/ticwatch-pro-3-ultra-wearos-smartwatch-review-3-day-battery-now-with-afib-detection/
Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/14/beyerdynamic-dt-700-pro-x-review-fresh-and-familiar-recorded-on-the-m-70-pro-x-microphone/
Camera Sensor Sizes EXPLAINED! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/17/dont-upgrade-your-phone-just-for-a-better-camera/
Best of Our Week 43 (with TK Bay)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2uXgcT5F6A
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TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
DUO 2!
Pixel 6 Pro!
XPERIA Pro-I
Vivo X70 Pro+
Juan Rambles on about stuff!

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#SGGQA 226: Less than a week with the Pixel 6 Pro and Surface Duo 2! Which kept my SIM card the longest?

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:45:40 -0000

EXCITING MORNING! We can FINALLY start sharing more in depth info on the Pixel 6 Pro! I've been rocking THREE screens for the last week! Surface Duo 2 has also been in the GadgetLab! There's a LOT of tech to dig into, and I'm SURE we'll have some audience questions to tackle. FUN DAY! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/15/vivo-x70-pro-plus-camera-conclusion-ambitious/
Infinix Note 11 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/12/infinix-note-11-pro-budget-beauty/
TicWatch 3 Pro Ultra Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/13/ticwatch-pro-3-ultra-wearos-smartwatch-review-3-day-battery-now-with-afib-detection/
Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/14/beyerdynamic-dt-700-pro-x-review-fresh-and-familiar-recorded-on-the-m-70-pro-x-microphone/
Vivo X70 Pro+ vs X70 Pro https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/30/vivo-x70-pro-vs-x70-pro-zeiss-cameras-lets-go/
Gimbal in your phone? X70 vs LG Wing https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/01/do-you-need-a-gimbal-inside-your-phone-vivo-x70-pro-vs-lg-wing/
X70 Pro+ By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/04/vivo-x70-pro-and-pro-by-the-benchmarks-an-exercise-in-restraint/
Ikko Zerda USB DAC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/29/ikko-zerda-usb-dac-review-big-sound-small-price-magnet-cable/
Camera Sensor Sizes EXPLAINED! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/17/dont-upgrade-your-phone-just-for-a-better-camera/
Best of Our Week 42 (with TK Bay)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFRB20cfL8s
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
COVID misinformation spreads fast through social media EXCEPT Twitter https://sapienjournal.org/covid-19-conspiracy-theories-thrive-on-social-media-platforms-except-twitter/
Deplatforming reduces aggressive rhetoric https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3479525
Google Anti Trust continues in Canada https://www.reuters.com/technology/canada-competition-bureau-has-court-order-google-advertising-probe-statement-2021-10-22/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
DUO 2!
Pixel 6 Pro!
Juan Rambles on about stuff!

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#SGGQA 225: The calm before the Techtober storm, Pixel 6, LG Batteries, Microsoft Right to Repair, iOS Isn't More Private

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:50:50 -0000

Happy Monday! All the major announcements are happening soon, but AFTER I go live today! Let’s hang out, geek out, and get ready for the storm! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/15/vivo-x70-pro-plus-camera-conclusion-ambitious/
Infinix Note 11 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/12/infinix-note-11-pro-budget-beauty/
TicWatch 3 Pro Ultra Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/13/ticwatch-pro-3-ultra-wearos-smartwatch-review-3-day-battery-now-with-afib-detection/
Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/14/beyerdynamic-dt-700-pro-x-review-fresh-and-familiar-recorded-on-the-m-70-pro-x-microphone/
Vivo X70 Pro+ vs X70 Pro https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/30/vivo-x70-pro-vs-x70-pro-zeiss-cameras-lets-go/
Gimbal in your phone? X70 vs LG Wing https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/01/do-you-need-a-gimbal-inside-your-phone-vivo-x70-pro-vs-lg-wing/
X70 Pro+ By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/04/vivo-x70-pro-and-pro-by-the-benchmarks-an-exercise-in-restraint/
Ikko Zerda USB DAC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/29/ikko-zerda-usb-dac-review-big-sound-small-price-magnet-cable/
Camera Sensor Sizes EXPLAINED! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/17/dont-upgrade-your-phone-just-for-a-better-camera/
Best of Our Week 41 (with TK Bay)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKyeAH-UqgQ
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People in the USA pay more for slower internet https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/06/heres-why-high-speed-internet-is-so-expensive-in-the-us.html
LG investing in more responsible battery manufacturing https://www.energy-storage.news/lg-energy-solutions-six-year-deal-signals-importance-of-securing-lithium-supply-for-ess-industry/
LG to pay fines for battery manufacturing https://www.thetechee.com/2021/10/evs-lg-to-pay-gm-up-to-19b-for.html
Study shows iPhones aren’t any better for tracking https://www-cpomagazine-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/oxford-study-iphone-app-privacy-not-superior-to-android-equal-amounts-of-user-tracking-seen-on-both-platforms/amp/
Apple device scanning again criticized https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/15/cybersecurity-experts-criticize-apple-csam/
Apple slashing production of iPhones https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-12/apple-poised-to-slash-iphone-production-goals-due-to-chip-crunch
Microsoft joining Right to Repair movement https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-just-became-the-first-big-company-to-commit-t-1847820524?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=dlvrit&utm_content=gizmodo
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Pixel 6 only $599?!?!?!
Juan Rambles on about stuff!

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#SGGQA 224: Pixel 6 Leaks, FireFox Ads, Steam Deck Teardown, and SPOOKY Movies!

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:44:24 -0000

I'm back from a gnarly head cold. I feel like I'm at 85%, but I miss chatting with all you geeks! Breaking down some Pixel 6 leaks. Following up on the Apple vs Epic lawsuit. Firefox is adding contextual ads to the search bar. YouTube kills the Rewind. Steam published a tear down of the Steam Deck! And let's chat about some spooky movies! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Vivo X70 Pro+ vs X70 Pro https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/30/vivo-x70-pro-vs-x70-pro-zeiss-cameras-lets-go/
Gimbal in your phone? X70 vs LG Wing https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/01/do-you-need-a-gimbal-inside-your-phone-vivo-x70-pro-vs-lg-wing/
X70 Pro+ By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/10/04/vivo-x70-pro-and-pro-by-the-benchmarks-an-exercise-in-restraint/
Ikko Zerda USB DAC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/29/ikko-zerda-usb-dac-review-big-sound-small-price-magnet-cable/
iPhone “better battery” and Praising Apple for the bare minimum https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/28/120hz-and-better-battery-praising-apple-for-the-bare-minimum/
SHORT – Surface Slim Pen 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i4sp9r4WIM
SHORT – iPhone Cinematic Mode isn’t Magic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bay0yWZgiSw
Camera Sensor Sizes EXPLAINED! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/17/dont-upgrade-your-phone-just-for-a-better-camera/
Best of Our Week 40 (with TK Bay)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcHbYfvaY4Y
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AT&T Funded OANN https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-oneamerica-att/
Apple files appeal in Epic case https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/08/apple-files-appeal-in-epic-games-case-that-could-delay-changes-.html?__source=sharebar|twitter&par=sharebar
Firefox adding ads to search https://www.howtogeek.com/760425/firefox-now-sends-your-address-bar-keystrokes-to-mozilla/
Android vulnerability allows apps to be installed from ads https://www.reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/q4nltn/ads_are_now_able_to_bypass_google_play_to_install/hg0blt5/?context=1000
YouTube cancels rewind https://www.tubefilter.com/2021/10/07/youtube-no-longer-making-year-end-rewind-videos/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Pixel 6 to get 5 years of support https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-6-pro-five-years-android-updates-134435892.html
SteamDeck TEAR DOWN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxnr2FAADAs
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#SGGQA 223: No iPhone 14 Rumors! No Galaxy S22 Leaks! But I Pre-ordered a Surface Duo 2!

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 03:34:58 -0000

Facebook is pausing their Instagram kids app. Democrats are pressing President Biden to make Jessica Rosenworcel the permanent head of the FCC. Apple’s privacy features on the iPhone might just be placebos. And we can dig into the Duo 2 a little more, even if my pre-order is going to be late… Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Juan’s hosting a workshop on mobile production with VideoMaker and Sony! https://www.videomakerevents.com/livestreaming-virtual-event-oct
CoolerMaster’s newest wireless keyboard and mouse are cleaning up my desk! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/23/coolermaster-cleaning-up-my-desk-sk653-wireless-gaming-keyboard-and-mm831-wireless-gaming-mouse/
1More ColorBuds 2 are a fun little refresh for TWS earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/21/1more-colorbuds-2-review-tiny-anc-earbuds-for-only-80/
Twitch Reaction stream for the Duo 2! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1156062277
I’m not reviewing the iPhone 13 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/14/iphone-13-im-not-buying-one/
Camera Sensor Sizes EXPLAINED! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/17/dont-upgrade-your-phone-just-for-a-better-camera/
Best of Our Week 37 (with TK Bay, Josh, and Isa)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxOOPldsDg4
NVIDIA Broadcast Interview with Newegg! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-S6GdCeWSA
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Facebook puts IG Kids on hold https://www.reuters.com/technology/instagram-hits-pause-kids-version-app-2021-09-27/
EU Proposes ALL gadgets use USB-C cables https://www.dpreview.com/news/1443624924/eu-proposes-legislation-requiring-usb-c-charging-ports-devices
Google appealing 2018 EU antitrust ruling https://apnews.com/article/business-technology-europe-european-union-operating-systems-78f9a30d49522cdba6a0e7fb800321f5
Apple fails to pay another researcher who found iOS exploits https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-drops-three-ios-zero-days-that-apple-refused-to-fix/
Apps still track iOS user data even when told not to https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/when-you-e2-80-98ask-app-not-to-track-e2-80-99-some-iphone-apps-keep-snooping-anyway/ar-AAOJFMj?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Former Apple Engineer says iOS “do not track” is a “dud” https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-apple-engineer-says-button-164452709.html
Senators ask President Biden to make Rosenworcel permanent Chair of FCC https://www.dailydot.com/debug/fcc-rosenworcel-chair-letter-senators/
FCC Pays out first Billion to aid schools https://tcrn.ch/3i7pxGn
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
iFixit iPhone 13 teardown (is beautiful) https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+13+Pro+Teardown/144928
Juan Rambles on about pre-ordering the Surface Duo 2!

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#SGGQA 222: OnePlus adds XPAN but drops 9T, Apple A15 Poor CPU Gains, Surface Duo 2 and Surface Pro 8 Leaks, Audience Q&A!

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:44:27 -0000

OnePlus is cancelling the 9T, but they added a fun new camera feature! The FTC is looking more closely at tech mergers. Apple ripped off another developer's idea, and then blocked their app from the App Store. Surface Duo 2 visits the FCC, and the Surface Pro 8 gets leaked. And we'll really take some time to host a viewer Q&A like I DID NOT do last week! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

I’m not reviewing the iPhone 13 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/14/iphone-13-im-not-buying-one/
Camera Sensor Sizes EXPLAINED! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/17/dont-upgrade-your-phone-just-for-a-better-camera/
How tech reviewers get camera reviews wrong https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/07/how-techies-get-phone-camera-reviews-wrong/
Vue Lite Smart Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/08/vue-lite-smart-glasses-good-looking-geek-wear/
Olive Pro Hearables: OTC Hearing Aids? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/09/olive-pro-review-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/
What I mean when I talk about a “weak” headphone amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/10/what-i-mean-when-i-talk-about-weak-headphone-amps-on-phones/
Why is the Pixel camera SO good? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/04/why-is-the-pixel-5a-camera-so-good-its-not-what-you-think/
NexDock 360 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/24/nexdock-360-your-next-laptop-could-be-your-phone/
USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
Best of Our Week 37 (with TK Bay, Josh, and Isa)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxOOPldsDg4
NVIDIA Broadcast Interview with Newegg! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-S6GdCeWSA
Juan on Let’s Chat DeX talking about LapDocks and Desktop Modes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqkrG3LZzj4
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Android 11 auto -reset coming to older Android phones https://www.engadget.com/android-11-permissions-auto-reset-android-6-update-170017665.html
T-Mobile adding in-store repair https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/t-mobile-adds-in-store-repairs-and-more-device-protection-benefits-for-customers
FTC Looking more closely into tech mergers https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/15/ftc-presents-findings-from-study-of-small-tech-mergers.html
Apple ripped off another app https://www.inputmag.com/tech/apple-blocked-the-flicktype-watch-keyboard-then-announced-a-clone-of-it
Apple looking at poor gains for the A15 https://semianalysis.com/apple-cpu-gains-grind-to-a-halt-and-the-future-looks-dim-as-the-cpu-engineer-exodus-to-nuvia-and-rivos-impact-starts-to-bleed-in/
Surface Duo 2 tipped at FCC https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-duo-2-fcc
Surface Pro 8 leaks https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/microsofts-surface-pro-8-might-include-a-120hz-screen-and-thunderbolt-ports/ar-AAOBJ6g?ocid=uxbndlbing
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OnePlus cancelling the 9T https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-9t-officially-canceled/
Juan Rambles on about the OnePlus XPAN mode and answers Viewer questions!

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#SGGQA 221: Apple vs Epic Appeals, Vivo X70 Reaction, Infinix Zero X, Chill Viewer Q&A

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:41:34 -0000

Back in the habit after taking a week off! LET'S DO SOME PODCASTING! The Epic lawsuit wraps with a spectacular conculsion and both Apple and Epic are looking into appeals! LG Claims they can make a better folding screen. TCL is pushing pause on launching a foldable. California might be gearing up for a fight against Amazon. We can chat out the new Vivo X70, and then let's hang out for a bit with a viewer Q&A. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

How tech reviewers get camera reviews wrong https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/07/how-techies-get-phone-camera-reviews-wrong/
Vue Lite Smart Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/08/vue-lite-smart-glasses-good-looking-geek-wear/
Olive Pro Hearables: OTC Hearing Aids? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/09/olive-pro-review-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/
What I mean when I talk about a “weak” headphone amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/10/what-i-mean-when-i-talk-about-weak-headphone-amps-on-phones/
Why is the Pixel camera SO good? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/04/why-is-the-pixel-5a-camera-so-good-its-not-what-you-think/
NexDock 360 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/24/nexdock-360-your-next-laptop-could-be-your-phone/
USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
Best of Our Week 36 (with TK Bay) ON LOCATION! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPUeWqAdQfc
Juan on Let’s Chat DeX talking about LapDocks and Desktop Modes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqkrG3LZzj4
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Twitch sues users over hate raids https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-sues-users-over-alleged-hate-raids/
California bill aims at Amazon warehouse workers https://www.engadget.com/california-passes-ab-701-054011017.html
Google illegally under paid workers https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/10/google-underpaid-workers-illegal-pay-disparity-documents
Apple vs Epic lawsuit highlights https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-vs-epic-case-heated-arguments-dramatic-calls-2021-09-10/
Apple injunction against preventing devs from included alternate payments https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/judge-epic-suit-says-apple-restrictions-anti-competitive-2021-09-10/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Ray-Ban partners with FaceBook for glasses https://www.engadget.com/facebook-ray-ban-stories-smart-glasses-ar-160006477.html
LG claims they can make a better foldable display https://www.lgchem.com/company/information-center/press-release/news-detail-8713?lang=en_GLOBAL
iPhone might come in 1TB flavor https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/12/kuo-iphone-13-to-drop-64gb-storage-size-pro-models-to-offer-1tb-option/
TCL Pushing pause on foldables https://www.androidauthority.com/tcl-foldable-phone-plans-on-hold-3019631/
Infinix shows off new Zero line “premium” phones https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_x_pro_unveiled_with_108_mp_camera_5x_periscope_zero_x_and_x_neo_also_have_periscopes-news-50899.php
Vivo shows off X70 line https://www.vivo.com/en/products/x70
Juan rambles on about whatever viewers want to chat about!

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#SGGQA 220: OnlyFans Reversal, Apple Profits from Search, Pixel 6 Launching Soon, Fold 3 and Flip 3 Impressions

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:05:05 -0000

Onlyfans has reversed course on banning explicit adult content. A Samsung phone caught fire on a plane! Apple profits significantly from search on their products. The Pixel 6 might be arriving soon! And let’s chat a bit about my first impressions on the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

NexDock 360 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/24/nexdock-360-your-next-laptop-could-be-your-phone/
Pixel 5A vs iPhone SE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/25/google-pixel-5a-vs-iphone-se-what-real-competition-looks-like/
Nuu X6 Plus (How cheap is TOO cheap?) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/27/budget-phones-when-is-cheap-too-cheap-feat-nuu-x6-plus/
Phones didn’t get boring YOU got boring! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNz7nzt6Eh8
The Pixel 5a is BORING https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/19/the-pixel-5a-is-boring/
TCL MoveAudio S600 Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/20/tcl-moveaudio-s600-true-wireless-earbuds-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles/
USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
Best of Our Week 34 (with TK Bay) https://youtu.be/Hd2l6iujlT8
Juan on The Phones Show with Steve Litchfield (ep 656)! https://stevelitchfield.com/sshow/chat.html
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Tech Companies investing more in security https://apnews.com/article/business-apple-inc-00a31a944d465a93f1f1110a8e6d5a5c
OnlyFans reverses the porn ban https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-arts-and-entertainment-d10b111007731f7679ad8954af0ba027
Apple Defends Hash system for CSAM ID https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx5yzq/apple-defends-its-anti-child-abuse-imagery-tech-after-claims-of-hash-collisions
Apple makes $15 Billion a year on your search https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/25/analysts-google-to-pay-apple-15-billion-to-remain-default-safari-search-engine-in-2021/
Apple employees collect stories of toxic culture https://www.engadget.com/appletoo-500-toxic-workplace-issues-170013024.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Samsung catches fire on a plane! https://www.phonearena.com/news/flight-to-seattle-evacuated-after-passengers-samsung-galaxy-phone-catches-fire_id134586
Old iPhones run better in France https://www.gizchina.com/2021/08/23/old-iphones-become-faster-if-you-change-the-region-to-france/
Pixel 6 could arrive in two weeks! https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-6-and-Pixel-6-Pro-tipped-for-September-13-global-launch.557254.0.html
Pixel 6 to use Samsung modem https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-brings-samsung-5g-modem-tech-us-market-with-new-pixel-phone-sources-2021-08-25/
Juan rambles on about about the Pixel 6!
Juan rambles on about Fold 3 and Flip 3!

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#SGGQA 219: Pixel 5a Over Heating, OnlyFans Porn Ban, Chevy Bolt Recall, Backing Levar Burton for Jeopardy!

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:29:07 -0000

Chevy is recalling ALL the Chevy Bolts out there. Ryan Reynolds is backing Levar Burton for Jeopardy. Apple’s phone scanning system is being criticized by NUMEROUS policy agencies. Samsung is dropping ads from their apps. And let’s dig into the Pixel 5A a little bit… Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

The Pixel 5a is BORING https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/19/the-pixel-5a-is-boring/
TCL MoveAudio S600 Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/20/tcl-moveaudio-s600-true-wireless-earbuds-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles/
What Sony needs to NOT do for the WH-1000XM5 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/18/six-things-sony-needs-to-not-do-to-their-next-headphones-wh-1000xm5-success/
Why I’m getting hyped for Android 12 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/17/im-getting-hyped-for-android-12-heres-why/
USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
Did you buy a Surface Duo on sale? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/06/did-you-buy-a-surface-duo-on-a-crazy-sale-welcome-to-the-dual-display-club/
Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
Best of Our Week 33 (with TK Bay) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM1t5M0pVgE
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
GM recalling all the Chevy Bolts https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gm-to-spend-241-billion-to-expand-chevy-bolt-ev-recall-to-cover-newer-model-years/ar-AANyuOt?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Apple Phone Scanning Faces more backlash https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/08/apple-photo-scanning-plan-faces-global-backlash-from-90-rights-groups/
AT&T denies data breach happened https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-denies-data-breach-after-hacker-auctions-70-million-user-database/
OnlyFans changing business model https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/21/tech/onlyfans-creators-react-sexually-explicit-ban/index.html
Ryan Reynolds and I are backing Levar Burton for Jeopardy https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/ryan-reynolds-shows-his-support-for-levar-burton-following-mike-richards-jeopardy-exit/ar-AANzR2f?ocid=BingNewsSearch
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Samsung pulling ads https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yna.co.kr%2Fview%2FAKR20210817140800017
Google killing Android Auto for phone screens https://www.xda-developers.com/android-auto-for-phone-screens-killed/#update1
J. Williams is over the Pixel haters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhNGUGwNyAU
Juan rambles on about about the Pixel 5a

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#SGGQA 218: Pixel 5a is ALMOST here, ROG 5S, T-Mobile and Gigabyte Data Breached

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:48:21 -0000

LOT’s of news this week! Apple is worried you don’t understand their new CSAM scanning policy. The EU is looking to force Apple to use USB-C on iPhones. Google introduces new protections for minors. Asus is showing off a refresh for the ROG 5. And the Pixel 5a is ALMOST here! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
TCL NXTWEAR G Follow up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/11/tcl-nxtwear-g-follow-up-using-a-wearable-display-at-home/
Apogee ClipMic Digital 2 review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/13/apogee-clipmic-digital-2-vlog-field-test-your-thoughts-on-the-audio-quality/
Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
Did you buy a Surface Duo on sale? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/06/did-you-buy-a-surface-duo-on-a-crazy-sale-welcome-to-the-dual-display-club/
Ikko Gems OH1S Earbud Jewelry https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/04/ikko-gems-oh1s-review-earbud-audio-jewelry/
Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
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Apple says you “misunderstood” their CSAM scanning policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQUO1DSwYN0
EU looking to make USB-C mandatory on phones https://www.macrumors.com/2021/08/13/eu-law-could-force-usb-c-iphone/
House intros bill to force Apple to allow app store competition https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-blackburn-and-klobuchar-introduce-bipartisan-antitrust-legislation-to-promote-app-store-competition
Google’s new policy for YouTube and minors https://www.engadget.com/google-unveils-major-safety-changes-for-kids-on-search-you-tube-and-more-130051206.html#click=https://t.co/aILqoJh8Pk
T-Mobile Data Breach https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/t-mobile-is-investigating-a-reported-data-breach-it-sounds-like-a-bad-one/ar-AANlKEd?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Gigabyte data breach https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gigabyte-ransomware-hack
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Asus shows off ROG 5S https://www.androidcentral.com/asus-rog-phone-5s-snapdragon-888-chipset-18gb-ram
Pixel 5a is probably almost finally here maybe! https://www.yahoo.com/news/google-pixel-5a-parts-leak-210709004.html
Juan rambles on about about the Pixel 5a

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#SGGQA 217: Apple Destroys Privacy, Galaxy S21 Sales Tank, Xiaomi Top Smartphone Brand

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:03:40 -0000

The FCC launches a new map to compare LTE coverage. Podcasters are pushing back against Spotify. Galaxy S21 sales are tanking while iPhone 12 Pro sales are on the rise. Xiaomi jumped up to the top smartphone brand last quarter. And we definitely need to talk about Apple. Yikes. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
Did you buy a Surface Duo on sale? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/06/did-you-buy-a-surface-duo-on-a-crazy-sale-welcome-to-the-dual-display-club/
Ikko Gems OH1S Earbud Jewelry https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/04/ikko-gems-oh1s-review-earbud-audio-jewelry/
Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
THX Onyx USB DAC and AAA Amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/28/thx-onyx-aaa-dac-overkill-for-apple-lossless/
TCL NXTWEAR G Roadtrip Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/18/tcl-nxtwear-g-giant-tv-fits-in-your-pocket-roadtrip-review/
XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
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FCC LTE Coverage Map https://fcc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6c1b2e73d9d749cdb7bc88a0d1bdd25b
The Nod hosts ditch Spotify https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/2/22601627/for-colored-nerds-stitcher-sirirusxm-brittany-luse-eric-eddings
An Open Letter to Apple https://appleprivacyletter.com/
The Screeching Minority https://twitter.com/DexterC73/status/1424060279810400262?s=03
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Xiaomi takes top spot last quarter https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-top-smartphone-brand-globally/
Juan rambles on about about the Galaxy S21

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#SGGQA 216: Audeze's $4500 Headphones, Pixel 6 Pro Details, More People Paying for Spotify

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:13:02 -0000

Sky News has been blocked on Youtube! Apple might be confirming iPhone 13 delays or shortages. Spotify brought in more paid users than free listeners. EVERYBODY suing Disney these days. Google dropped a TON of info on the upcoming Pixel 6! And I GOTTA ramble a bit on these expensive cans I played with at Audeze's headquarters! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
THX Onyx USB DAC and AAA Amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/28/thx-onyx-aaa-dac-overkill-for-apple-lossless/
Apogee Groove USB DAC in 2021 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/29/apogee-groove-usb-dac-in-2021-tiny-stick-huge-amp/
TCL NXTWEAR G Roadtrip Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/18/tcl-nxtwear-g-giant-tv-fits-in-your-pocket-roadtrip-review/
Nomad Accessories! Father’s Day Part 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPhQ0GDUYKE
XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Sky News blocked on YouTube https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-58045787
Hollywood stars suing over streaming movies https://variety.com/2021/film/news/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-black-widow-1235030582/
Spotify adding more premium subscribers https://www.engadget.com/spotify-q2-2021-premium-users-103530500.html
Toyota believes the future is Hydrogen https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/toyota-continues-to-lobby-us-lawmakers-against-evs-is-it-time-they-changed-their-stance/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Moto Edge 20 to be announced August 5 https://mashable.com/article/motorola-edge-20-pro
iPhone 13 likely to face shortages https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/apple-iphone-13-series-officially-confirmed-to-have-supply-issues-report-075746.html
MadeByGoogle Twitter thread on Pixel 6 https://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/1422226005339557889
Juan rambles on about about those pricey headphones!
Audeze Playlist on Quboz https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/playlists/2723337

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#SGGQA 215: FTC Right to Repair, Surface Duo 2 Leak, Nord 2 Reactions, Working on the Road

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:40:37 -0000

The FTC is backing Right to Repair over state laws that prevent it! Your hearing health is likely a predictor for mental health issues. OnePlus announced a new Nord! Google details their Watch strategy. A leak shows off what the Duo 2 might look like. And we'll spend some time talking about what it was like to work on the road. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

TCL NXTWEAR G Roadtrip Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/18/tcl-nxtwear-g-giant-tv-fits-in-your-pocket-roadtrip-review/
Nomad Accessories! Father’s Day Part 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPhQ0GDUYKE
XPERIA 1iii vs 1ii: Worthy of a One-Year upgrade? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/09/xperia-1iii-vs-1-ii-worthy-of-a-one-year-upgrade/
XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
FTC backing Right to Repair! https://www.wired.com/story/ftc-votes-to-enforce-right-to-repair/
Difficulty hearing speech could predict dementia https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-07-21-difficulty-hearing-speech-could-be-risk-factor-dementia
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Duo 2 Leaks https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-surface-duo-2-images-leak-133233711.html
Google details Wear OS3 launch and compatible watches https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/118166873/what-wear-os-3-means-for-you?hl=en
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OnePlus Nord 2 announced https://www.anandtech.com/show/16839/oneplus-announces-nord-2-with-dimensity-1200-soc
Juan rambles on about about working on the road!

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#SGGQA 213: XPERIA Review Reactions, OnePlus Updates, Audacity Data Tracking

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:46:32 -0000

Musk needs MONEY to keep Starlink up in space! Google and Microsoft are suing each other again! My favorite free audio editing program is no longer my favorite! OnePlus is committing to three years of OS updates on new phones! We HAVE to chat about the current crop of XPERIA reviews. And we'll announce the Winner of the $150 Amazon Gift Card! Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
Windows 11 First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iOZdQ3mMvE
Panasonic TouchBook Tablet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItUpl_tl2-Y
OnePlus 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11i https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/25/xiaomi-mi-11i-vs-oneplus-9-stepping-up-to-the-premium-tier/
Best of Our Week 27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvukm5hX_6M
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Amazon is afraid of the new FCC Chairwoman https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/30/22557456/amazon-lina-khan-recusal-petition-federal-trade-commission-antitrust
Google and Microsoft to start suing each other again! https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/06/google-and-microsoft-ditch-non-aggression-pact-rev-up-rivalry-again/
Musk needs MONEY for Starlink https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/musk-sees-starlink-winning-500000-customers-next-12-months-2021-06-29/
Audacity is collecting your data now https://www.engadget.com/audacity-privacy-policy-spyware-accusations-data-collection-210001803.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
FanFund’s $150 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! https://fanfund.io/juanbagnell
AT&T is now using RCS https://9to5google.com/2021/06/30/google-messages-rcs-att/
OnePlus commits to three years of OS updates https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-3-years-android-updates-flagships_id133309
Nintendo showing off the new Switch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mHq6Y7JSmg
TK Bay shows you how to use a mic on the XPERIA 1 iii https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SOocsWfa5I
Juan rambles on about about the XPERIA 1 iii…

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#SGGQA 212: TCL 20 Pro 5G, Windows 11 Woes, Snapdragon 888 Plus, WD Drives getting NUKED!

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:11:13 -0000

Follow ups and reviews! The House approves the tech anti trust bill, but now it has to pass the Senate. Apple doesn’t treat security researchers very well with bug bounties. Future iPads might loosen up on the RAM restrictions. WD Network drives are NUKING all their data. Qualcomm updated the SD 888, what’s so PLUS about it? We can go hands on with the TCL 20 Pro 5G, and this crazy reviewer kit! And the FanFund contest is still open! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11i https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/25/xiaomi-mi-11i-vs-oneplus-9-stepping-up-to-the-premium-tier/
UPerfect UDock X Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/23/uperfect-x-pro-udock-review-your-phone-is-a-computer/
Nokia 9 Look Back (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/52614162
Xiaomi Mi 11i Review: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/11/xiaomi-mi-11i-review-miui-12-5-and-great-hardware/
OnePlus 9 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/12/oneplus-9-pro-review-justifying-the-price/
Best of Our Week 26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK8oBZn2uc8
Juan Co-Hosting Asus Monitor Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpKXo6MyHpQ
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House tech anti trust bill passes https://www.imore.com/house-committee-approves-huge-antitrust-bill-it-was-close
Researcher details how Apple refused to pay out a bug bounty https://thezerohack.com/apple-vulnerability-bug-bounty
Apple to open up RAM restrictions on iPad https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-developer-betas-loosen-app-restrictions-on-memory-usage
Unplug your WD drive NOW! https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/24/22549677/wd-my-book-live-data-deletion-unplug-lan-cable-threat-actor
Qualcomm unveils SD888+ https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2021/06/28/qualcomm-upgrades-its-premium-tier-snapdragon-888-plus-5g-mobile-platform
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
FanFund’s $150 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! https://fanfund.io/juanbagnell
Juan Rambles on About the TCL 20
Juan Chats Audio Kit

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#SGGQA 211: National Right to Repair, Apple Pre-Installed Apps, Oppo+OnePlus, Ads on Oculus, Leica Phone, AND A GIVEAWAY!

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:19:33 -0000

LOTS of news this week! Apple investigated for anti-trust because of pre-installed apps on the iPhone! Facebook is slapping ads on Oculus! Oppo and OnePlus are now directly working together! Leica announced a phone! A nationwide bill is up for Right to Repair! And I’m kicking off a contest with the folks at FanFund! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OP9 Pro camera fixes! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/15/oneplus-camera-update-they-fixed-my-biggest-complaint/
TicWatch E3 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/16/ticwatch-e3-review-budget-friendly-wear-next-gen-power-wear-os/
EarFun Free 2 TWS Review: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/18/earfun-free-2-review-50-true-wireless-ftw/
Video Creator Expo – Diversify YOUR Social Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnslrG2eslY
Nokia 9 Look Back (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/52614162
Xiaomi Mi 11i Review: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/11/xiaomi-mi-11i-review-miui-12-5-and-great-hardware/
OnePlus 9 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/12/oneplus-9-pro-review-justifying-the-price/
Best of Our Week 25 with TK Bay IN THE GADGETLAB! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXxLlHnNRBc
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Apple and Google face antitrust investigation in Japan https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/apple-google-duopoly-japan/
Ohio to ban Municipal Broadband https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/06/ohio-republicans-close-to-imposing-near-total-ban-on-municipal-broadband/
National Right to Repair bill in congress! https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7e37d/national-right-to-repair-bill-filed-in-congress?utm_source=reddit.com
Could Apple be banned from pre-installing apps? https://hothardware.com/news/apple-would-be-banned-from-preinstalling-its-own-iphone-apps-under-proposed-antitrust-bill
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
FanFund’s $150 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! https://fanfund.io/juanbagnell
Facebook slaps ads on Oculus https://www.zdnet.com/article/facebook-to-start-putting-ads-in-oculus-quest-games/
Ravpower, Vava, Taotronics pulled from Amazon https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/17/22538779/amazon-sunvalley-tek-ravpower-vava-taotronics-pulled-store
A new Journey for OnePlus https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/a-new-journey-for-oneplus.1454492/
Leica announced a phone! https://www.engadget.com/leica-leitz-phone-1-japan-softbank-price-availability-054216785.html

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#SGGQA 210: Apple Music Spatial Audio, Breaking Up Big Tech, Right to Repair in New York, LG Bribes Reviewers?

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:56:59 -0000

LOTS of news this week! Japan to investigate Apple and Google over antitrust issues. DOJ under Trump forced Apple to give up data on law makers. The USA is investing more in tech infrastructure and manufacturing. Right to Repair enjoys a victory in New York. LG tried to bribe a reviewer to take down a review. And I can share my early thoughts on Apple Music Lossless with Spatial Audio! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Xiaomi Mi 11i Review: https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/11/xiaomi-mi-11i-review-miui-12-5-and-great-hardware/
Panasonic Lumix G9 update! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/10/panasonic-lumix-g9-update-i-guess-i-can-keep-it-for-a-little-longer/
Make a Leash for your phone with WearOS https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/08/make-a-smartwatch-leash-for-your-phone-with-wearos/
OnePlus 9 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/12/oneplus-9-pro-review-justifying-the-price/
Shutter Speed vs Frame Rate https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/14/shutter-speed-vs-frame-rate-explained-smartphone-video-tutorial/
Revisiting the LG Velvet (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/50996416
Best of Our Week 24 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXigBak4lj8
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Apple and Google face antitrust investigation in Japan https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/apple-google-duopoly-japan/
Ohio lawsuit wants Google declared public utility https://www.cnet.com/news/google-should-be-declared-a-public-utility-ohio-ag-lawsuit-demands/?utm_source=reddit.com
Five bills coming from the house to break up big tech https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/11/22529857/democrats-antitrust-big-tech-facebook-amazon-google-apple-competition-package-bills
Trump DOJ forced Apple to give up data on lawmakers https://gizmodo.com/doj-forced-apple-to-reveal-data-from-two-house-democrat-1847077454
Another lawsuit coming to Apple over battery throttling https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/06/07/lawsuit-claims-ios-14-battery-drain-bug-is-example-of-planned-obsolescence
Right to Repair victory in New York https://www.ifixit.com/News/50722/victory-new-york-senate-passes-landmark-right-to-repair-bill
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
LG bribing reviewers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5DuXeqnA-w
Microsoft teases streaming stick for gaming https://www.tomsguide.com/news/microsoft-xbox-streaming-device
Juan Rambles on about audio and Apple Music

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#SGGQA 209: WWDC21 Pre-Show, Fossil Flops on Updates, LG Velvet 2 Pro Specs

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 23:31:24 -0000

It’s the WWDC pre-show! Literally streaming this podcast RIGHT UP to the start time of Apple’s yearly developer conference! What should we expect from iPadOS, iOS, TVOS, and will we see any hardware? Also, Fossil is saying NO to future WearOS updates, President Biden is doubling down on the Huawei ban, and we have the leaked specs of what would have been LG’s Velvet 2! Let’s get your tech week started right!

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Is it time to make earbuds for girls? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/01/is-it-time-to-make-earbuds-for-girls-2020hearing/
Infinix NOte 10 Pro: Good and Cheap https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/04/infinix-note-10-pro-review-good-and-cheap/
Samson Q9u Review! Is it an SM7b KILLER??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/25/samson-q9u-broadcast-microphone-classic-sound-low-price/
OnePlus 9 Pro Audio Deep Dive (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/51817690
OnePlus 9 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/12/oneplus-9-pro-review-justifying-the-price/
Shutter Speed vs Frame Rate https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/14/shutter-speed-vs-frame-rate-explained-smartphone-video-tutorial/
Revisiting the LG Velvet (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/50996416
Best of Our Week 23 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DogU7fjYYJs
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
President Biden continues pressure on Huawei Ban https://interestingengineering.com/president-banned-us-investment-huawei-tech-wars
Fossil says no to future updates https://www.cnet.com/health/fossil-is-planning-a-premium-google-watch-for-fall/
Velvet 2 Pro Marketing materials leak https://www.reddit.com/r/LGV60/comments/nrwt5m/lg_vevlet_2_pro_pr_materials/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Why Apple doesn’t care about people leaving the iPhone https://www.androidcentral.com/android-ios-switching-platforms
Apple employees push back against returning to the office https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/4/22491629/apple-employees-push-back-return-office-internal-letter-tim-cook
What to expect from WWDC? https://www.techradar.com/news/wwdc-2021
Juan Rambles on about WWDC 2021

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#SGGQA 208: Samsung's Tacky Camera Ads, Google Location Data, A Weekend with the Xiaomi Mi 11i

Mon, 31 May 2021 20:07:56 -0000

Samsung’s idea of recycling old tech is lame, but not as lame as their tacky iPhone camera ads! Qualcomm is partnering with Microsoft for a Windows on Arm developer box! Google is under the spotlight again for tracking user location data! And I’ve spent a weekend using the Xiaomi Mi 11i! Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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Stories This Week:

Samson Q9u Review! Is it an SM7b KILLER??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/25/samson-q9u-broadcast-microphone-classic-sound-low-price/
OnePlus 9 Pro Audio Deep Dive (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/51817690
MikMe Pocket Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/19/mikme-pocket-review-wireless-microphone-but-no-receiver/
OnePlus 9 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/12/oneplus-9-pro-review-justifying-the-price/
Fake Reviewers and YouTube Drama https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/13/fake-reviewers-and-youtube-drama/
Shutter Speed vs Frame Rate https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/14/shutter-speed-vs-frame-rate-explained-smartphone-video-tutorial/
Revisiting the LG Velvet (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/50996416
Best of Our Week 22 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DogU7fjYYJs
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Google made it difficult to keep location data private https://www.businessinsider.com/unredacted-google-lawsuit-docs-detail-efforts-to-collect-user-location-2021-5
Qualcomm made a Windows on ARM dev box https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/qualcomm-announces-new-windows-on-arm-testing-kit/447757
Samsung “Upcycling” is lame https://www.ifixit.com/News/50450/samsung-galaxy-upcycling-unlocked-smartphone-smarthome-project
Samsung targets the iPhone again in camera ads https://www.zdnet.com/article/apples-iphone-12-pro-camera-is-shamefully-bad-says-samsung/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Xiaomi shows off 200W Hyper charge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obff6ZdhisU
iPads can only give 5GB of RAM to apps https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/28/apple-currently-limiting-m1-ipad-pro-apps-to-5gb-ram-each
Will there be a Snapdragon 888+ https://www.androidheadlines.com/2021/05/first-snapdragon-888-plus-details.html/amp?__twitter_impression=true
Juan Rambles on about the Xiaomi Mi 11i

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#SGGQA 207: WE JUST MOVED! An early look at GadgetLab 4 and Viewer Q&A!

Mon, 24 May 2021 18:27:07 -0000

The moving truck was here two days ago, and our home is covered in boxes! I’m exhausted, but excited to share an early first look at GadgetLab 4! We’re gonna chill out, answer some viewer questions, and talk about where we want this tech conversation to go! Let’s get your tech week started right!

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Stories This Week:

MikMe Pocket Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/19/mikme-pocket-review-wireless-microphone-but-no-receiver/
OnePlus 9 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/12/oneplus-9-pro-review-justifying-the-price/
Fake Reviewers and YouTube Drama https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/13/fake-reviewers-and-youtube-drama/
Shutter Speed vs Frame Rate https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/14/shutter-speed-vs-frame-rate-explained-smartphone-video-tutorial/
Black Shark 4 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/06/black-shark-4-gaming-phone-premium-performance-mid-range-price/
Revisiting the LG Velvet (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/50996416
Test driving the Ultrasone Performance 880! Sweet and Mellow https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/30/ultrasone-performance-880-headphones-sweet-and-mellow/
OnePlus 9 Pro Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/22/oneplus-9-pro-camera-conclusion-living-up-to-the-hasselblad-hype/
Best of Our Week 20 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocz3IKGppe4
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Juan Rambles on for the whole show. Talking about the move, the new GadgetLab, and how many velociraptors he could fight!

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#SGGQA 206: More Money for Broadband, Clubhouse on Android, Sharp Aquos R6, Google I/O, Saying Goodbye to the GadgetLab

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:21:53 -0000

The FCC is offering more money to get students and teachers connected! California and Washington are considering more funding for public broadband! Biden has reversed Trump’s executive order on Section 230 of the CDA. Clubhouse is coming to Android. Sharp has announced a phone with a CRAZY camera sensor! And what DO you expect to see at Google I/O? Let’s get your tech week started right!

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OnePlus 9 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/12/oneplus-9-pro-review-justifying-the-price/
Fake Reviewers and YouTube Drama https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/13/fake-reviewers-and-youtube-drama/
Shutter Speed vs Frame Rate https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/14/shutter-speed-vs-frame-rate-explained-smartphone-video-tutorial/
Black Shark 4 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/06/black-shark-4-gaming-phone-premium-performance-mid-range-price/
Revisiting the LG Velvet (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/50996416
Test driving the Ultrasone Performance 880! Sweet and Mellow https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/30/ultrasone-performance-880-headphones-sweet-and-mellow/
OnePlus 9 Pro Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/22/oneplus-9-pro-camera-conclusion-living-up-to-the-hasselblad-hype/
Best of Our Week 20 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocz3IKGppe4
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
FCC to spend $7 billion on connecting students https://marketbrief.edweek.org/marketplace-k-12/fcc-finalizes-7-billion-connectivity-fund-districts-vendors-need-know/
California to spend $7 billion on broadband https://www.engadget.com/california-public-broadband-infrastructure-7-billion-budget-proposal-193016903.html
Washington removes barriers to municipal broadband https://ilsr.org/washington-state-removes-all-barriers-to-municipal-broadband/
Biden reverse Trump’s EO on Section 230 https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/15/22437627/biden-revokes-trump-executive-order-section-230-twitter-facebook-google
Clubhouse is coming to Android https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/16/clubhouse-android-worldwide-launch/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Framework Laptop available for pre-order https://frame.work/products/laptop-diy-edition
Sharp Aquos R6 has a crazy camera! https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fjp.sharp%2Fk-tai%2Faquos-r6%2F
Juan Rambles on a bit about saying goodbye to GadgetLab 3.0.

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#SGGQA 205: Apple In App Purchases, FCC Fake Net Neutrality Comments, and Phone Challenge 2 with Scott Peachey

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:38:57 -0000

FTC says there’s little evidence to support anti Right to Repair legislation. Emails are out showing Apple’s strategies in fighting alternative monetization on iOS apps. Ajit Pai’s promises of cheaper broadband never materialized. ISPs spent millions posting fake comments to the FCC against Net Neutrality. And we’ve got a fun announcement for Phone Challenge 2! Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Black Shark By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/04/black-shark-4-by-the-benchmarks-a-monster-mid-ranger/
Black Shark 4 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/05/06/black-shark-4-gaming-phone-premium-performance-mid-range-price/
Revisiting the LG Velvet (Patreon Preview) https://www.patreon.com/posts/50996416
Test driving the Ultrasone Performance 880! Sweet and Mellow https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/30/ultrasone-performance-880-headphones-sweet-and-mellow/
How big is the aperture on your phone camera? Not all “f/1.8” are created equal! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/29/camera-aperture-explained-take-better-photos-from-your-phone/
OnePlus 9 Pro Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/22/oneplus-9-pro-camera-conclusion-living-up-to-the-hasselblad-hype/
Best of Our Week 20 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocz3IKGppe4
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Oculus WITHOUT Facebook costs a LOT more https://www.pcgamer.com/oculus-will-sell-you-a-quest-2-headset-that-doesnt-need-facebook-for-an-extra-dollar500/
FTC finds “scant” evidence against Right to Repair https://www.protocol.com/ftc-right-to-repair
Ajit Pai promised cheaper broadband… https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/05/ajit-pai-promised-cheaper-internet-real-prices-rose-19-percent-instead/
ISPs spent MILLIONS astroturfing Net Neutrality comments https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/05/biggest-isps-paid-for-8-5-million-fake-fcc-comments-opposing-net-neutrality/
Apple “whitelists” some developers for special App Store features https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/06/apple-has-a-whitelist-of-developers-who-can-access-unique-app-store-features
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Microsoft shelving Windows 10X https://petri.com/microsoft-shelves-windows-10x-it-is-not-shipping-in-2021
Sennheiser Consumer products bought by hearing aid company https://www.reuters.com/article/sennheiser-ma-sonova-hldg/update-1-hearing-aid-maker-sonova-to-buy-sennheiser-consumer-division-idUSL1N2MU07X
Juan Rambles on with Scott Peachey about Phone Challenge 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdWu6kDG9r8

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#SGGQA 204: Z Fold 3 Leaks, Blackshark 4 Gaming, Oculus WITHOUT Facebook, and the RODE Mic Contest Winner!

Mon, 03 May 2021 22:28:26 -0000

Verizon is dropping their media division. The EU is investigating Apple’s App Store. New York was immediately sued for their $15 Broadband legislation. The Z Fold 3 has been leaked. Let’s chat gaming on the Blackshark 4, and we have a winner for our RODE Microphone giveaway! Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Test driving the Ultrasone Performance 880! Sweet and Mellow https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/30/ultrasone-performance-880-headphones-sweet-and-mellow/
How big is the aperture on your phone camera? Not all “f/1.8” are created equal! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/29/camera-aperture-explained-take-better-photos-from-your-phone/
Phone Challenge: Podcast! (CONTEST) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/23/phone-challenge-record-a-podcast-contest-with-rode-microphones/
OnePlus 9 Pro Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/22/oneplus-9-pro-camera-conclusion-living-up-to-the-hasselblad-hype/
Best of Our Week 18 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-hOJpBKBnE
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Oculus WITHOUT Facebook costs a LOT more https://www.pcgamer.com/oculus-will-sell-you-a-quest-2-headset-that-doesnt-need-facebook-for-an-extra-dollar500/
Verizon is selling off its media division https://www.engadget.com/verizon-media-sale-yahoo-apollo-funds-122155517.html
EU Investigating Apple’s App Store https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/30/eu-says-apples-app-store-breaches-competition-rules.html
Google facing UK courts over data collection https://geeks.lk/google-monitor-iphone-users-internet/
New York Sued over $15 Broadband Bill https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/04/isps-sue-new-york-to-block-law-requiring-15-broadband-for-poor-people/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Galaxy Z Fold 3 leaks https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/n3l7bt/massive_leaks_for_galaxy_z_flip3_and_galaxy_z/
Juan rambles on about the BlackShark 4
Juan Announces the winner of the RODE Microphones giveaway!

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#SGGQA 203: Samsung's Galaxy TV Show, M1 in an iPad, the OnePlus 9 Camera is NOT Crippled

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:16:29 -0000

Emily Ratajkowsji is selling an NFT? Youtube is giving us more control on streaming quality! The FCC wants you to be able to text the Suicide Prevention Hotline! Apple put an M1 in an iPad! Samsung is producing a TV show on the Galaxy S21’s cameras! And let’s break down the results of my OnePlus 9 camera comparison! Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Phone Challenge: Podcast! (CONTEST) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/23/phone-challenge-record-a-podcast-contest-with-rode-microphones/
OnePlus 9 Pro Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/22/oneplus-9-pro-camera-conclusion-living-up-to-the-hasselblad-hype/
Is the OnePlus 9 Camera “Crippled”? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/21/is-the-oneplus-9-camera-crippled-no-ois-lets-compare/
ONEPLUS IS THROTTLING YOUR GAME! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/14/oneplus-9-pro-throttled-gaming-premium-performance/
Goodbye LG (from an actual LG fan) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/04/goodbye-lg-smartphones-from-an-actual-lg-fan/
Snapdragon Sound Explained! My Interview with Qualcomm https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/30/snapdragon-sound-explained-an-interview-with-qualcomm-about-next-gen-wireless-audio/
OnePlus 9 Pro by the Benchmarks: The Current Champ! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/29/oneplus-9-pro-by-the-benchmarks-better-performance-for-the-price/
Best of Our Week 18 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-hOJpBKBnE
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
FCC to let people text to the Suicide Prevention Hotline https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/22/22397823/fcc-considers-text-sms-support-988-suicide-prevention-lifeline
Microsoft is NOT buying Discord https://www.geekwire.com/2021/report-discord-ends-acquisition-talks-microsoft/
Emily Ratajkowski is selling an NFT https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/style/emily-ratajkowski-nft-christies.html
Youtube adds more video controls for stream quality https://9to5google.com/2021/04/23/youtube-adds-even-more-video-resolution-controls-and-options-on-mobile/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Samsung produces a TV show about the Galaxy S21 cameras https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/24/tech/samsung-hulu-photography-series/index.html
Apple is putting a BIG chip in the new iPad
Juan rambles on about the OnePlus 9 Camera

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#SGGQA 202: Helicopter on Mars, XPERIA 1iii Price Leak, Spotify Car Thing, Smartphone Camera Lies

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:37:57 -0000

XPERIA 1iii pricing in Russia has leaked! New York just passed a bill to lower broadband prices! Smartphone video editing apps might get a lot faster soon! NASA FLEW A HELICOPTER ON MARS! And it's always worth chatting about smartphone cameras and how we review them! Let's get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

ONEPLUS IS THROTTLING YOUR GAME! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/14/oneplus-9-pro-throttled-gaming-premium-performance/
Amazfit T-Rex Pro is a BEAST https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/13/amazfit-t-rex-pro-monster-fitness-tracker/
UPERFECT X Laptop Dock Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/09/turn-your-phone-into-a-laptop-uperfect-x-laptop-dock-review/
Pixel 5 Update! More GPU power? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/08/pixel-5-april-update-did-we-really-get-more-power/
Samsung vs OnePlus: Who built the better phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/06/samsung-vs-oneplus-who-built-the-better-phone-this-year/
Goodbye LG (from an actual LG fan) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/04/goodbye-lg-smartphones-from-an-actual-lg-fan/
Snapdragon Sound Explained! My Interview with Qualcomm https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/30/snapdragon-sound-explained-an-interview-with-qualcomm-about-next-gen-wireless-audio/
OnePlus 9 Pro by the Benchmarks: The Current Champ! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/29/oneplus-9-pro-by-the-benchmarks-better-performance-for-the-price/
QNAP QHora-301W Router: WiFi 6 and 10GbE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/18/qnap-qhora-301w-router-long-term-review-wifi-6-and-10-gigabit-ethernet/
RODE Wireless Go 2: These Little Mics are HUGE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/12/rode-wireless-go-2-review-these-little-mics-are-huge/
Best of Our Week 17 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHU-5RZe1nE
Juan on Journey for Java Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/journey-for-java-ep-8-tech-coffee-talk-juan-bagnell/id1478119474?i=1000517076750
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New York passes bill for affordable broadband https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-establishing-first-nation-program-provide-affordable-internet
NASA FLEW A HELICOPTER ON MARS! https://mars.nasa.gov/technology/helicopter/#
Vulkan API for video rolling out now! https://www.xda-developers.com/vulkan-video-api-speed-up-video-editors/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Spotify made a THING https://carthing.spotify.com/
XPERIA price in Russia leaks https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iii_arrives_for_preorder_in_russia_costs_1300-news-48659.php
FiLMiC pulls support for iPhone telephoto camera https://www.filmicpro.com/2021/04/15/note-on-filmic-pro-v6-14/
Juan rambles on about camera “lies”

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#SGGQA 201: XPERIA Predictions, OnePlus Throttling, Pixel 5a is Alive, LG Smartphone Updates

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:41:25 -0000

Logitech is shuttering the Harmony remote brand. Google has been found manipulating their own ad buying system. Apple is skipping a hearing on the App store, and Senators are mildly annoyed. A $700 Optimus Prime is arriving as a proper transforming robot. Google has shut down rumors on the Pixel 5a death. LG promises software for current phones. And what are the Vegas odds for the final spec sheet on the XPERIA 1iii? Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

UPERFECT X Laptop Dock Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/09/turn-your-phone-into-a-laptop-uperfect-x-laptop-dock-review/
Pixel 5 Update! More GPU power? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/08/pixel-5-april-update-did-we-really-get-more-power/
Samsung vs OnePlus: Who built the better phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/06/samsung-vs-oneplus-who-built-the-better-phone-this-year/
Goodbye LG (from an actual LG fan) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/04/goodbye-lg-smartphones-from-an-actual-lg-fan/
Snapdragon Sound Explained! My Interview with Qualcomm https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/30/snapdragon-sound-explained-an-interview-with-qualcomm-about-next-gen-wireless-audio/
OnePlus 9 Pro by the Benchmarks: The Current Champ! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/29/oneplus-9-pro-by-the-benchmarks-better-performance-for-the-price/
QNAP QHora-301W Router: WiFi 6 and 10GbE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/18/qnap-qhora-301w-router-long-term-review-wifi-6-and-10-gigabit-ethernet/
RODE Wireless Go 2: These Little Mics are HUGE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/12/rode-wireless-go-2-review-these-little-mics-are-huge/
Best of Our Week 16 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tvr9DETGhs
Juan on Benefit of the Doud https://benefitofthedoud.libsyn.com/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish?tdest_id=1933085
Juan on Tech Tech Potato https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLZuz4WGffw
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Google gaming their ad buying system to profit https://gizmodo.com/google-used-a-secret-program-called-project-bernanke-1846662322
Logitech Harmony Remote brand to be shuttered https://www.techhive.com/article/3614814/logitech-officially-discontinues-its-line-of-harmony-universal-remotes.html
Apple skips Senate hearing on App Store https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-09/apple-draws-bipartisan-complaints-for-skipping-app-store-hearing?sref=10lNAhZ9
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Optimus Prime can REALLY transform! https://www.engadget.com/robosen-robotics-optimus-prime-collectible-hasbro-153031747.html
Pixel 5a is Alive! https://www.engadget.com/goolge-pixel-5a-5g-confirmed-us-japan-173617692.html
LG to support phones after closing smartphone business http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2021/04/lg-announces-three-year-pledge-for-os-updates/
Juan rambles on about XPERIA rumors
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#SGGQA 200: Samsung Caves to Russia, Xperia 1 iii Leaks, and Goodbye LG Phones

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:49:25 -0000

It's the end of an era. LG is pulling out of the smartphone business. What does that mean for LG customers? Where do we go from here? And we can share some fond memories of LG over the years. Also, Samsung caves to Russian pressure on pre-installed apps, T-Mobile is betting on Google services, and let's check out those XPERIA 1iii leaks! Let's get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Goodbye LG (from an actual LG fan) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/04/goodbye-lg-smartphones-from-an-actual-lg-fan/
Snapdragon Sound Explained! My Interview with Qualcomm https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/30/snapdragon-sound-explained-an-interview-with-qualcomm-about-next-gen-wireless-audio/
OnePlus 9 Pro by the Benchmarks: The Current Champ! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/29/oneplus-9-pro-by-the-benchmarks-better-performance-for-the-price/
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/31/xiaomi-mi-11-lite-4g-i-finally-get-to-play-with-a-xiaomi/
Mobvoi Makes a Treadmill! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/04/02/mobvoi-home-treadmill-review-and-tech-geek-fitness-challenge/
OnePlus 9 Pro – 8K Vlog! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/28/oneplus-9-pro-8k-vlog-lets-really-use-this-camera/
QNAP QHora-301W Router: WiFi 6 and 10GbE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/18/qnap-qhora-301w-router-long-term-review-wifi-6-and-10-gigabit-ethernet/
Galaxy S21 Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/49043363
RODE Wireless Go 2: These Little Mics are HUGE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/12/rode-wireless-go-2-review-these-little-mics-are-huge/
Best of Our Week 15 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE9gDTjcqn0
Reviews.org: Is Satellite Broadband the Solution? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyZm7pSr38E
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Facebook leaked the details on 500 million people https://www.ign.com/articles/over-533-million-facebook-users-phone-numbers-and-personal-data-has-been-leaked-online
T-Mobile is betting big on Google services https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/29/22356918/t-mobile-google-android-services-rcs-youtube-tv-pixel-storage-backup
Samsung caves to Russian pressure on pre-installed apps https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmeduza.io%2Fnews%2F2021%2F03%2F31%2Fsamsung-nachal-ustanavlivat-na-smartfony-rossiyskih-polzovateley-prilozheniya-yandeksa-kotorye-nelzya-udalit%3Futm_source%3Dtelegram%26utm_medium%3Dlive%26utm_campaign%3Dlive
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Google’s next Pixel could have a custom SOC https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/04/new-reports-say-the-pixel-6-will-feature-a-custom-google-whitechapel-soc/
Details on XPERIA 1 iii leak https://www.techradar.com/news/sony-xperia-1-iii-specs-and-features-leaked-and-theyre-impressive
Juan Rambles on about LG smartphones…

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#SGGQA 199: Microsoft buying Discord, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Impressions, and a weekend with the OnePlus 9 Pro

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:50:51 -0000

Dominion is suing Fox News over election fraud claims! Arizona state legislature quietly skipped the vote on the bill which would force Apple to open up the app store. Microsoft might buy Discord? And we HAVE to talk about my first weekend with the OnePlus 9 Pro! Let's get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus 9 Pro – 8K Vlog! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/28/oneplus-9-pro-8k-vlog-lets-really-use-this-camera/
Moto One 5G Ace on Republic Wireless https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/26/moto-one-5g-ace-on-republic-wireless-cheap-5g/
QNAP QHora-301W Router: WiFi 6 and 10GbE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/18/qnap-qhora-301w-router-long-term-review-wifi-6-and-10-gigabit-ethernet/
Galaxy S21 Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/49043363
Galaxy S21 By The Benchmarks! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/10/galaxy-s21-by-the-benchmarks-the-performance-plateau/
RODE Wireless Go 2: These Little Mics are HUGE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/12/rode-wireless-go-2-review-these-little-mics-are-huge/
Best of Our Week 15 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySTNjQCbBE4
Reviews.org: Verizon initiatives to improve education! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c88NZWmA1qc
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Dominion suing Fox News https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-media-lawsuits-elections-912eea8e168f95d51dec02da78ac2760
Arizona skips vote on Apple’s App Store https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/24/22349302/arizona-hb2005-bill-vote-skipped-senate-apple-google-ios-android-app-store
Microsoft buying Discord? https://venturebeat.com/2021/03/22/discord-exploring-sale-that-could-be-worth-more-than-10-billion/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Xiaomi warns of higher prices during component shortage https://www.reuters.com/article/us-xiaomi-chips/xiaomi-president-says-chip-shortage-has-increased-costs-may-pass-on-to-consumers-idUSKBN2BG222?utm_source=reddit.com
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Announced https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_brings_a_massive_gn2_sensor_48_mp_periscope_lens_and_a_secondary_display-news-48419.php
Juan Rambles on about the OnePlus 9 Pro…

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#SGGQA 198: Mozilla and Net Neutrality, Apple App Store Rules, OnePlus Watch, Galaxy A72 Looks Good

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:18:48 -0000

It’s the calm before the storm of new gadgets coming out! Mozilla is throwing more weight behind Net Neutrality, while AT&T is trying to squash it in California. Huawei is looking to license 5G patents. OnePlus is showing off their new watch. The next Galaxy Note looks to be properly delayed or discontinued. And the Galaxy A72 looks like a solid mid-ranger. Let’s get your tech week started right!

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Galaxy S21 Camera Deep Dive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/49043363
Galaxy S21 By The Benchmarks! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/10/galaxy-s21-by-the-benchmarks-the-performance-plateau/
RODE Wireless Go 2: These Little Mics are HUGE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/12/rode-wireless-go-2-review-these-little-mics-are-huge/
Best of Our Week 14 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RYdREp3bR4
Reviews.org: Which WiFi Signal SHould You Use? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j6dbP0VZng
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Huawei to License 5G patents https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/16/huawei-to-charge-royalties-to-smartphone-makers-using-its-5g-tech-.html
Mozilla supporting Net Neutrality https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/19/mozilla-leads-push-for-fcc-to-reinstate-net-neutrality.html
California beefing up privacy laws https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-becerra-announces-approval-additional-regulations-empower-data
AT&T blames Net Neutrality https://www.attpublicpolicy.com/congress/impact-of-california-net-neutrality-law-on-free-data-services/
Apple changes app store rules for Russia https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/apple-bent-its-rules-for-russia-and-other-countries-will-take-note/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OnePlus shows off the Watch https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-watch-revealed-151243101.html
Samsung says no Note this year? Maybe? https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://yna.kr/AEN20210317006600320
The Galaxy S72 looks good! https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_galaxy_a52_galaxy_a52_5g_and_galaxy_a72-news-48251.php
Juan Rambles on about upcoming reviews…

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#SGGQA 197: iPhone 12 Mini Cuts, OnePlus Watch, Gigabit Broadband for all?

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:39:25 -0000

Germany might be banning loot boxes in games aimed at kids. There’s a proposal to invest $100 billion on broadband. Courts in the USA block the Xiaomi ban. Apple is cutting orders on iPhone 12 Mini. And are we seeing a heartbeat on WearOS smartwatches? Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Galaxy S21 By The Benchmarks! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/10/galaxy-s21-by-the-benchmarks-the-performance-plateau/
RODE Wireless Go 2: These Little Mics are HUGE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/12/rode-wireless-go-2-review-these-little-mics-are-huge/
Azulle Byte4: Tiny PCs are Fun! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/14/azulle-byte4-tiny-pcs-are-so-much-fun/
XPERIA 1ii FINALLY on Android 11! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/03/sony-xperia-1ii-on-android-11-4k-slow-mo-monitor-mode-faster-performance-the-check-up/
How I fumbled my OnePlus 8 Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-i-kinda-my-8-48476479?cid=55145226
LG V60 on Android 11: Better Late than Never https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/27/android-11-on-lg-v60-better-late-than-never-desktop-mode-camera-dual-display-updates/
Best of Our Week 13 with TK Bay and Isa Rodriguez! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwr0BfNAYPg
Juan on All About Android: Ethics in tech reviews https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/515?autostart=false
Juan on AltDadTech: Is tech getting boring? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMgCx_SLml0
Reviews.org: Do YOU qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTmefP4YmOw
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Germany to ban lootboxes? https://gameworldobserver.com/2021/03/09/german-authorities-pass-reform-bill-loot-boxes/
Will we see a $100 Billion investment in broadband? https://www.nexttv.com/news/rep-james-clyburn-re-introduces-dollar100b-internet-for-all-bill
Courts overturn Xiaomi ban https://www.engadget.com/us-court-blocks-ban-on-xiaomi-investment-171036841.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple cuts orders on the iPhone 12 Mini https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Apple-slashes-planned-iPhone-12-mini-production-for-1H
OnePlus is going to announce a smartwatch! https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-9-smartwatch-105135831.html
Juan Rambles on about WearOS…

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#SGGQA 196: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, RedMagic 6, Snapdragon Sound, RODE Wireless Go 2, Can we get faster broadband?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:52:10 -0000

A CRAZY week of gadget news and it’s only Monday! The RedMagic 6 hopes to tame the Snapdragon 888! Google is changing their ad tracking policy. Senators are asking for a dramatic re-definition of broadband. RODE delivered some incredible new mics! I’m partnering with Qualcomm to chat about Audio! And what’s this I head about OnePlus working with Hasselblad? Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

XPERIA 1ii FINALLY on Android 11! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/03/sony-xperia-1ii-on-android-11-4k-slow-mo-monitor-mode-faster-performance-the-check-up/
Amazfit GTR 2e, because I need to get in shape https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/05/amazfit-gtr-2e-review-yeah-i-gotta-get-back-in-shape/
MEE Audio Connect to stream TV audio to your headphones https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/05/amazfit-gtr-2e-review-yeah-i-gotta-get-back-in-shape/
How I fumbled my OnePlus 8 Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-i-kinda-my-8-48476479?cid=55145226
LG V60 on Android 11: Better Late than Never https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/27/android-11-on-lg-v60-better-late-than-never-desktop-mode-camera-dual-display-updates/
Galaxy S21: A Poor Value https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/24/samsung-galaxy-s21-a-poor-value/
Best of Our Week 12 with TK Bay and Trisha Hershberger! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO4KO6KXJSE
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Senators call on FCC to raise the definition of broadband https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=2C769043-69ED-426B-B30A-57981A4BA333
Google changes their tracking policy https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/a-more-privacy-first-web/
Snapdragon Sound is GO! I’m an “Insider” https://www.qualcomm.com/products/features/snapdragon-sound
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Nubia’s new RedMagic 6 brings back active cooling https://www.engadget.com/nubia-red-magic-6-pro-165hz-display-internal-fan-18gb-ram-071339839.html
Juan rambles on about the RODE Wireless Go2
Juan Rambles on about the OnePlus and Hasselblad partnership

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#SGGQA 195: Google SmartWatch Revival, Frys Closed, Twitter Super Follow, Can Moto make a Nord Killer?

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:26:55 -0000

Been a busy week at the FCC! A task force is being created to get more accurate measurements on broadband, and new subsidies are being drafted to help people struggling to pay for internet access. Twitter is looking to monetize your tweets with a new paywall service. Verizon helpfully suggests you disable 5G to save your battery. Frys has closed. And playing around with a Motorola Ace 5G, can Moto make a Nord killer? Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

LG V60 on Android 11: Better Late than Never https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/27/android-11-on-lg-v60-better-late-than-never-desktop-mode-camera-dual-display-updates/
Creator Chat with Dr. Ian Cutress (Anandtech / Tech Tech Potato) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/26/creator-chat-dr-ian-cutress-what-benchmarks-actually-matter-tech-tech-potato-anandtech/
Galaxy S21: A Poor Value https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/24/samsung-galaxy-s21-a-poor-value/
What’s next for gaming phones in 2021? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/23/whats-next-for-gaming-phones-in-2021/
If Sony SHOULD stop making phones, at least tell us why Austin? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/19/if-sony-should-stop-making-phones-at-least-tell-us-why/
Canon 7D: TEN YEARS Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/20/canon-7d-in-2021-shooting-on-a-ten-year-old-camera/
ToughBook: The Hulkbuster Laptop! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/17/panasonic-toughbook-33-a-brutal-windows-tablet-pc/
Best of Our Week 11 with TK Bay! https://youtu.be/-huTWMpRHPs
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FCC Approves $3.2 Billion in emergency subsidies https://www.cnet.com/news/fcc-approves-50-a-month-emergency-broadband-subsidies/
California can enforce Net Neutrality https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/california-can-enforce-net-neutrality-law-judge-rules-in-loss-for-isps/
Verizon asks you to disable 5G to save battery https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/28/22305899/verizon-support-turn-off-5g-save-phone-battery
Frys has closed https://www.frys.com/
Twitter starts testing Super Follow Paywall https://www.pcmag.com/news/twitter-super-follow-to-let-users-charge-followers-to-view-exclusive-tweets
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Moto might be bringing another WearOS Smartwatch https://www.engadget.com/moto-g-one-watch-smartwatches-223944947.html
Juan rambles on about The Moto One 5G Ace

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#SGGQA 194: Huawei's New Foldable, Samsung AR Glasses, Apple M1 Malware, What to do about LAZY Reviews?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:06:10 -0000

The GOP wants to kill municipal broadband. Facebook has been LYING about their advertising stats. New malware targeting M1 Macs has been found. LG has a new budget phone for India (which looks REALLY familiar). Samsung’s AR play has been leaked. Huawei’s new foldable ALSO looks familiar. And as a community what should we do about LAZY reviews? Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

If Sony SHOULD stop making phones, at least tell us why Austin? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/19/if-sony-should-stop-making-phones-at-least-tell-us-why/
Canon 7D: TEN YEARS Later https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/20/canon-7d-in-2021-shooting-on-a-ten-year-old-camera/
ToughBook: The Hulkbuster Laptop! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/17/panasonic-toughbook-33-a-brutal-windows-tablet-pc/
Periodic Audio Rhodium: Revenge of the Jack! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/16/periodic-audio-rhodium-revenge-of-the-usb-dac/
Mrs. GadgetGuy’s New Pixel 4a 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/06/sggqa-191-mrs-gadgetguy-and-her-new-pixel-4a-5g/
Best of Our Week 10 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgEJ8iBQs
Tech Reviewer’s are SCUM! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/04/tech-reviewers-are-scum-reddit-weighs-in/
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GOP Trying to KILL Municipal Broadband https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/gop-plan-for-broadband-competition-would-ban-city-run-networks-across-us/
Facebook new for years that their ad stats were bogus https://news.yahoo.com/unsealed-court-document-claims-facebook-203236002.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
New Malware found targeting M1 Macs https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/02/new-malware-found-on-30000-macs-has-security-pros-stumped/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
The new LG W41 for India looks REALLY familiar… https://www.gadgetsnow.com/mobile-phones/LG-W41
Huawei unveils the Mate X2 (and it looks familiar too) https://www.engadget.com/huawei-reveals-the-mate-x-2-foldable-phone-141434144.html
Samsung commits to 4 years of software support https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_promises_at_least_four_years_of_security_updates_for_galaxies_from_2019_on-news-47868.php
Samsung’s AR play leaks, looks rad!
Juan rambles on about LAZY reviews…

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#SGGQA 193: Net Neutrality in California, AT&T DSL is SLOW, Xiaomi's Camera Bump!

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:14:57 -0000

The Justice Department is stepping down from a lawsuit against California over Net Neutrality! Lawmakers in North Dakota are trying to force app store competition on Apple and Google. Qualcomm might be frustrated with the idea of NVIDIA owning ARM. How much does it cost to SHAME AT&T into offering you faster service?

And what’s going on with this HUGE camera lump on a Xiaomi?

Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Mrs. GadgetGuy’s New Pixel 4a 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/06/sggqa-191-mrs-gadgetguy-and-her-new-pixel-4a-5g/
Should I dump Panasonic and shoot on Sony? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/11/has-the-sony-a7s-iii-convinced-me-to-dump-panasonic/
Smart Lock tutorial: Use Face Unlock with a Mask! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/09/use-face-unlock-with-a-mask-on-any-phone/
Best of Our Week 09 with TK Bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVHx-j5deaw
Juan on the AC Podcast with Daniel Bader https://www.androidcentral.com/ac-podcast-512-extended-remix-feat-somegadgetguy
Reviews.Org Taking a 5G Field Trip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XMsCefz68
AfterShokz OpenComm Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/05/aftershokz-opencomm-free-your-ears-get-work-done/
Tech Reviewer’s are SCUM! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/04/tech-reviewers-are-scum-reddit-weighs-in/
1More ComfoBud Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/04/tech-reviewers-are-scum-reddit-weighs-in/
Revisting a FOUR YEAR OLD Mid-Range Phone in 2021! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/12/using-an-old-mid-range-phone-in-2021-does-it-still-work/
Is there anything we can do to save the SD Card? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/16/samsung-is-killing-the-sd-card-can-we-save-it/
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US Justice Department Drops CA Lawsuit over Net Neutrality https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-internet-justice/u-s-drops-challenge-to-california-state-net-neutrality-law-idUSKBN2A82D1
Acting FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s statement on the Justice department https://www.fcc.gov/document/rosenworcel-statement-doj-withdrawal-net-neutrality-lawsuit
North Dakota wants to force Apple to open up app store competition https://www.notebookcheck.net/Proposed-law-in-North-Dakota-may-force-Apple-and-Google-to-allow-alternative-app-stores-on-mobile-phones.519842.0.html
Qualcomm is not happy about NVIDIA and ARM https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/02/nvidia-wants-to-buy-cpu-designer-arm-qualcomm-is-not-happy-about-it/
Google Photos to paywall filters for Google One subscribers https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/11/22278149/google-photos-pixel-paywall-editing-features-one-subscribers
80 year old man spends $10,000 shaming AT&T DSL https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/02/90-year-old-gets-att-300mbps-fiber-a-week-after-complaining-in-wsj-print-ad/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a HUGE camera bulge https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-11-ultra-leak-120x-zoom-secondary-screen/
Juan rambles on about how hard YouTube is, and what to do about it…

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#SGGQA 192: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Apple's $3000 VR Headset, Are New Phones Worth it?

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:37:57 -0000

Apple's talks with Kia and Hyundai have fallen apart. President Biden brings back weekly addresses in a new format. Trump wanted a stake in Parler. OnePlus might partner with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9. Apple's VR headset might cost $3000.

And let's chat about new phones and the idea of "worth"!

Let's get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Mrs. GadgetGuy’s New Pixel 4a 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/06/sggqa-191-mrs-gadgetguy-and-her-new-pixel-4a-5g/
AfterShokz OpenComm Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/05/aftershokz-opencomm-free-your-ears-get-work-done/
Tech Reviewer’s are SCUM! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/04/tech-reviewers-are-scum-reddit-weighs-in/
1More ComfoBud Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/02/04/tech-reviewers-are-scum-reddit-weighs-in/
Tech is Politics https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/20/tech-is-politics-we-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do/
Revisting a FOUR YEAR OLD Mid-Range Phone in 2021! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/12/using-an-old-mid-range-phone-in-2021-does-it-still-work/
Is there anything we can do to save the SD Card? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/16/samsung-is-killing-the-sd-card-can-we-save-it/
OP Nord N10 Review: Truly Affordable 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/06/oneplus-nord-n10-for-the-usa-truly-affordable-5g/
MSI Creator 15 Laptop Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/08/msi-creator-15-review-the-laptop-for-content-creators/
RODE Vlogger Kit Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/18/rode-vlogger-kit-review-shoot-better-video/
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Apple Car Talks fall through https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-08/hyundai-kia-say-they-aren-t-in-ev-discussions-with-apple
Democrats look to restrict Section 230 https://www.protocol.com/democrats-plan-section-230
Trump wanted a stake in Parler https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryanmac/trump-parler-ownership
Biden brings back weekly address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52gVNZY-r1U
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad? https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-9-pro-hasselblad-camera-leak-222612156.html
New camera lens tech coming to phones? https://www.wired.com/story/metalenz-smartphone-lens/
Apple’s VR play to cost $3000 https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/4/22266190/apple-vr-headset-ar-glasses-8k-displays-cameras-hand-tracking-details-report
Snapdragon vs Exynos Anandtech benchmarks https://www.anandtech.com/show/16463/snapdragon-888-vs-exynos-2100-galaxy-s21-ultra
Juan rambles on about viewer questions…

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#SGGQA 191: Mrs. GadgetGuy and her New Pixel 4a 5G

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 03:48:47 -0000

We tech reviewers talk a LOT about "average consumers". My wife Marie is a tech savvy individual, but she isn't "into" tech like I am. Her LG G7 was getting a bit long in the tooth, and we really struggled to find her a new phone.

Balancing features against some compromises, we eventually arrived on a Pixel 4a 5G. She's been using the phone for a couple months now, and is ready to share some thoughts! Also, we were drinking bourbon, so that's fun too.

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#SGGQA 190: Chill Tech Chat and the Pixel 5 Camera Results are in!

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:55:51 -0000

Our semi-regular pajama party podcast! Taking a chill chat through viewer questions. Let’s hang out and geek out! Plus, we’ll have to see if anyone nailed all the answers in my Pixel 5 photo showdown!

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#SGGQA 189: FTC after Scalpers, Rosenworcel Acting FCC Chief, iPhones and Pacemakers, The end of LG smartphones?

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:18:18 -0000

The FTC is going after scalper bots! iPhones might break pacemakers! Huawei might dump the Mate and P series phones! LG could sell off their phone division! And we have a new acting chief at the FCC! Let's get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Tech is Politics https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/20/tech-is-politics-we-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do/
Earfun Free Pro ANC Earbuds Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/22/earfun-free-pro-true-wireless-so-much-bang-for-so-little-buck/
Best of our Week ep 06: The END of LG Phones?!?!?!? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/22/best-of-our-week-ep-06-the-end-of-lg-smartphones/
Revisting a FOUR YEAR OLD Mid-Range Phone in 2021! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/12/using-an-old-mid-range-phone-in-2021-does-it-still-work/
Is there anything we can do to save the SD Card? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/16/samsung-is-killing-the-sd-card-can-we-save-it/
OP Nord N10 Review: Truly Affordable 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/06/oneplus-nord-n10-for-the-usa-truly-affordable-5g/
MSI Creator 15 Laptop Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/08/msi-creator-15-review-the-laptop-for-content-creators/
#2020Hearing Can a free app turn your phone into a hearing aid? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/29/2020hearing-can-an-app-turn-your-phone-into-a-hearing-aid-google-sound-amplifier-review/
RODE Vlogger Kit Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/18/rode-vlogger-kit-review-shoot-better-video/
OnePlus 8T Review: All the right compromises? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/04/oneplus-8t-review-the-right-compromises-for-you/
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FTC after scalper bots https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/22/22244563/ftc-ticket-scalping-bots-act-first-fine
Twitter bots major source of misinformation https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/twitter-bots-are-a-major-source-of-climate-disinformation/
Ajit Pai basically lies about his accomplishments leaving the FCC https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210120/12125346089/outgoing-fccs-last-act-is-delusional-report-that-pretends-us-broadband-is-wonderful.shtml
Rosenworcel in as acting chief of the FCC https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7mxja/new-acting-fcc-chief-jessica-rosenworcel-supports-restoring-net-neutrality?utm_source=reddit.com
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
iPhones cutting headphone volume and folks are mad https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/iphones-headphone-volume-3800339/
Huawei might drop Mate and P series phones https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-huawei-smartphone-sale-exclusive-idUKKBN29U0PA
Honor View 40 first phone after split from Huawei https://www.engadget.com/honor-view40-smartphone-first-after-leaving-huawei-093118538.html
iPhone 12 might break your pacemaker https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-magsafe-pacemaker-warning-194549268.html
Sony might bring back the XPERIA Compact https://www.voice.com/post/@onleaks/this-is-the-new-xperia-compact-the-iphone-12-mini-rival-android-fans-need-1611507056-509494028
Juan rambles on a bit more about LG phones…

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#SGGQA 188: MacOS Malware, Google and Facebook Secret Deals, Galaxy S21 is a Dud, and my first Clubhouse!

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:49:29 -0000

Back in the swing of things! Let’s hit the ground RUNNING! Malware has been running on MacOS for YEARS! How could this happen? Whatsapp is pushing pause on privacy changes while Signal downloads skyrocket. Facebook and Google might have struck a secret and illegal deal on advertising. Samsung heir is going to serve more jail time. And the Galaxy S21 is a dud. Change my view! Let’s get your tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Revisting a FOUR YEAR OLD Mid-Range Phone in 2021! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/12/using-an-old-mid-range-phone-in-2021-does-it-still-work/
Best of Our Week 05: The S21 an Apple Flavored Compromise… https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/15/best-of-our-week-ep-05-samsung-galaxy-s21-an-apple-flavored-compromise/
Is there anything we can do to save the SD Card? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/16/samsung-is-killing-the-sd-card-can-we-save-it/
Newegg CES 2021 Round up! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/875081236
Toxic Audiophiles and Elitist Marketing – Audio46 Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olmnt359dwM
OP Nord N10 Review: Truly Affordable 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/06/oneplus-nord-n10-for-the-usa-truly-affordable-5g/
MSI Creator 15 Laptop Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/08/msi-creator-15-review-the-laptop-for-content-creators/
There was NO phone of the year in 2020! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/24/there-was-no-phone-of-the-year-in-2020/
#2020Hearing Can a free app turn your phone into a hearing aid? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/29/2020hearing-can-an-app-turn-your-phone-into-a-hearing-aid-google-sound-amplifier-review/
RODE Vlogger Kit Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/18/rode-vlogger-kit-review-shoot-better-video/
OnePlus 8T Review: All the right compromises? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/04/oneplus-8t-review-the-right-compromises-for-you/
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MacOS malware ran for FIVE years https://www.zdnet.com/article/macos-malware-used-run-only-applescripts-to-avoid-detection-for-five-years/
Apple looks to subscription podcast service https://www.engadget.com/apple-podcast-subscription-service-report-183616260.html
WhatsApp delays update after backlash https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/whatsapp-delays-controversial-update-after-user-backlash/ar-BB1cQVSt
Signal downloaded so much it shut down their servers for a day https://www.androidauthority.com/signal-not-working-1193422/
Facebook and Google had secret illegal deal on ads https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-google-illegal-ad-deal-antitrust-suit-state-texas-2020-12
Samsung Heir Jay Lee back in jail https://www.engadget.com/samsung-heir-jay-y-lee-back-to-jail-for-bribery-071444401.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Juan rambles on about the Galaxy S21 and losing premium features on phones!

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#SGGQA 187: CES 2021 Kicks Off! Panasonic, LG, TCL, and Samsung Keynotes!

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:32:16 -0000

Happy CES 2021! It’s the first day of a new trade show! Instead of trekking out to Las Vegas, we’re streaming events online, but there’s still PLENTY of tech to talk about. Kicking off the first day, we’re already flush with announcements from Panasonic, LG, TCL, and Samsung. We’re going to have a lot to dig into, and some conversations about how trade shows might work in the future. Let’s get your tech week (and CES week) started right!

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Nord N10 vs TCL 10 5G By the Benchmarks! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/05/by-the-benchmarks-budget-showdown-oneplus-nord-n10-vs-tcl-10-5g-uw/
OP Nord N10 Review: Truly Affordable 5G https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/06/oneplus-nord-n10-for-the-usa-truly-affordable-5g/
MikMe Connect Review: USB Mic King? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/07/mikme-connect-review-the-usb-microphone-king/
MSI Creator 15 Laptop Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/08/msi-creator-15-review-the-laptop-for-content-creators/
There was NO phone of the year in 2020! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/24/there-was-no-phone-of-the-year-in-2020/
#2020Hearing Can a free app turn your phone into a hearing aid? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/29/2020hearing-can-an-app-turn-your-phone-into-a-hearing-aid-google-sound-amplifier-review/
RODE Vlogger Kit Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/18/rode-vlogger-kit-review-shoot-better-video/
OnePlus 8T Review: All the right compromises? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/04/oneplus-8t-review-the-right-compromises-for-you/
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Apple used child labor for three years https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-knowingly-used-child-labor-supplier-3-years-cut-costs-2020-12?utm_source=reddit.com
Parler is gone from Amazon, Apple, and Google https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-apple-google-ban-parler-app-over-violent-content-around-capitol-attack/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Juan rambles on about CES events and livestreams from Panasonic, LG, Samsung, and TCL!

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#SGGQA 186: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Galaxy S21 Leaks, LG V70 Rumors, Apple iPhone Sales, What tech do we want in 2021?

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:29:29 -0000

Happy New Year! 2021 is here! I’m limping back into action! We’ve got a new Xiaomi with a faster processor, a look at Samsung’s S-Pen cases, a potential V70 from LG, and some news stories to keep an eye on. But more than anything else, what do we want out of consumer tech for 2021? Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Stories This Week:

There was NO phone of the year in 2020! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/24/there-was-no-phone-of-the-year-in-2020/
#2020Hearing Can a free app turn your phone into a hearing aid? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/29/2020hearing-can-an-app-turn-your-phone-into-a-hearing-aid-google-sound-amplifier-review/
Use Your Phone to Make BETTER Holiday Videos! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/16/use-your-phone-to-make-better-holiday-videos/
RODE Vlogger Kit Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/18/rode-vlogger-kit-review-shoot-better-video/
OF COURSE Die Hard is a Christmas Movie https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/20/die-hard-is-a-christmas-movie-lets-put-this-debate-to-rest/
OnePlus 8T Review: All the right compromises? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/04/oneplus-8t-review-the-right-compromises-for-you/
Production Diary: Where I give up on battery benchmarking https://www.patreon.com/posts/44584980
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Apple used child labor for three years https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-knowingly-used-child-labor-supplier-3-years-cut-costs-2020-12?utm_source=reddit.com
Google employees try to unionize https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/technology/google-employees-union.html
Mediatek outsold Qualcomm https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/12/24/mediatek-dethrones-qualcomm-q3-2020/?s=09
LG had the top Android option for Christmas this year https://www.flurry.com/blog/christmas-2020-smartphone-activations/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Xiaomi Mi 11 is the first phone with Qualcomm’s newest SOC https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-11-1181900/
Is THIS the next flagship phone from LG? https://cellphones.com.vn/sforum/lg-v70-lo-anh-render-man-hinh-qhd-120hz-cum-camera-khung-chip-snapdragon-888-gia-gan-30-trieu-dong
Samsung cases for the S-Pen https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_shows_galaxy_s21_ultra_case_designed_specifically_for_the_s_pen-news-47008.php
Juan rambles on about whatever people want to talk about…

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#SGGQA 185: The Holiday Pajama Podcast!

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:26:27 -0000

There’s a lot of tech to talk about. We’ve got news and reviews still making their way to the internet. But it’s also the time of year to chat with friends and have some fun. We’re going to have a chill chat, hang out in our PJs, and geek out on some cool stuff. Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Use Your Phone to Make BETTER Holiday Videos! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/16/use-your-phone-to-make-better-holiday-videos/
RODE Vlogger Kit Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/18/rode-vlogger-kit-review-shoot-better-video/
OF COURSE Die Hard is a Christmas Movie https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/20/die-hard-is-a-christmas-movie-lets-put-this-debate-to-rest/
TK and Juan Hanging Out for a Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6N05kflrxs
Fiio Q3 Review: Makes Ears Happy! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/09/fiio-q3-thx-dac-review-like-happy-holidays-for-your-ears/
OnePlus 8T By The Benchmarks: Does Android 11 degrade performance? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/12/oneplus-8t-by-the-benchmarks-does-android-11-degrade-performance/
OnePlus 8T Review: All the right compromises? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/04/oneplus-8t-review-the-right-compromises-for-you/
Production Diary: Where I give up on battery benchmarking https://www.patreon.com/posts/44584980
The Tech Trends I Was MOST Thankful for in 2020 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/25/the-tech-trends-i-was-thankful-for-in-2020/
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Law bans “rental” fees for consumer owned routers https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/12/law-banning-rental-fees-for-customer-owned-routers-takes-effect-sunday/
Qualcomm and Google promise four years of Android support https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2020/12/16/qualcomm-and-google-announce-collaboration-extend-android-os-support-and
Pixel 5 Sold out https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/12/pixel-5-unlocked-out-of-stock-sold-out.html
Microsoft making their own chips now too? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-18/microsoft-is-designing-its-own-chips-for-servers-surface-pcs?sref=aGTrSb9U
Facebook fighting Apple on Privacy policy https://www.engadget.com/facebook-apple-ios-14-privacy-change-full-page-newspaper-ads-131145356.html
Google buys company that helps people install Chrome OS on old PCs https://www.extremetech.com/computing/318397-google-will-officially-support-installing-chrome-os-on-your-old-computer
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week

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#SGGQA 184: Galaxy S21 Leaks, Trump Packing FCC, Facebook Break Up, AirPods Max Reactions

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:18:00 -0000

President Trump is appointing an FCC chair for VERY partisan reasons. The US Government, and state Attorneys General are going after Facebook. Pornhub is taking down unverified content. Twitter has a handful of surprises to share. The Galaxy S21 is getting leaked like crazy. And we can share a few more thoughts on these new Airpods. Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

SGGQA Supplemental Podcast: AirPods Max with BooredAtWork and ElJefeReviews! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/08/sggqa-supplemental-airpods-max-reactions-with-eljefereviews-and-booredatwork/
Fiio Q3 Review: Makes Ears Happy! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/09/fiio-q3-thx-dac-review-like-happy-holidays-for-your-ears/
What is the correct way to organize your app drawer? Vertically! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/11/sideways-app-drawers-are-lame-how-do-you-organize-your-phone/
OnePlus 8T By The Benchmarks: Does Android 11 degrade performance? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/12/oneplus-8t-by-the-benchmarks-does-android-11-degrade-performance/
OnePlus 8T Review: All the right compromises? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/04/oneplus-8t-review-the-right-compromises-for-you/
RIP Galaxy Note? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/02/the-end-of-the-galaxy-note-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye/
Production Diary: Where I give up on battery benchmarking https://www.patreon.com/posts/44584980
The Tech Trends I Was MOST Thankful for in 2020 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/25/the-tech-trends-i-was-thankful-for-in-2020/
Note 20 Ultra Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/17/galaxy-note-20-ultra-camera-conclusion-a-steep-price-for-raw-capability/
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GOP jams through FCC appointment https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7a7da/gop-jams-through-appointment-of-unqualified-trump-ally-to-the-fcc
Huge antitrust lawsuits coming for Facebook https://apnews.com/article/us-govt-states-sue-facebook-antitrust-312de23e330a318ff8d339ef38dfbc08
Pornhub pulls unverified content https://www.engadget.com/pornhub-removes-unverified-videos-144330291.html
Twitter to enable sharing to Snapchat https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1337095441968754690
Twitter acquires screen sharing video call app Squad https://www.engadget.com/twitter-acquires-squad-192916582.html
Microsoft delivers X86 emulation for Windows on Arm https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2020/12/10/introducing-x64-emulation-in-preview-for-windows-10-on-arm-pcs-to-the-windows-insider-program/
NVIDIA PR messed up big time with reviewers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdAMcQgR92k
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
XPERIA 1ii Android 11 update begins roll out https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/kcnax8/xperia_1_ii_update_available/
Galaxy S21 shown off in crazy leak videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmIZbEMmZWQP7bcKmJwyFw
iFixit shows us the guts of the PS5 https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280
Juan rambles on with some final thoughts on the AirPods Max

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#SGGQA Supplemental: AirPods Max Reactions with ElJefeReviews and BooredAtWork

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:16:32 -0000

Why do we let Apple do this to us? Taking the wraps off of a LONG rumored product, Apple showed off a new pair of over-ear wireless headphones. With all the traditional bravado and aspirational marketing claims, these cans are guaranteed to be a popular fashion accessory. For $550. That’s where this conversation gets more difficult. What can Apple do at $550 that improves the audio consumption experience over more established audio brands? Helping me untangle this announcement, Jeff from ElJefeReviews and Enobong from BooredAtWork join the live stream to chat out PREMIUM audio!

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#SGGQA 183: Apple's Misleading Ads, Snapdragon 888, Reddit's Daily Users, AMD Back in the ARM game?

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:50:52 -0000

A rough week for Apple. Italy is fining the company over misleading ads, Brazil is mandating chargers be included with the iPhone, and another incredible exploit was detailed for iOS. Reddit released their daily user figures. Google will offer a credit to help move folks to phones that support VoLTE. And let’s chat about the shiny new SOC that Qualcomm announced! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus 8T Review: All the right compromises? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/04/oneplus-8t-review-the-right-compromises-for-you/
RIP Galaxy Note? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/02/the-end-of-the-galaxy-note-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye/
ZTE Nubia RedMagic 5S By the Benchmarks: Active cooling on a phone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12/01/zte-nubia-redmagic-5s-by-the-benchmarks-does-gamer-hardware-improve-performance/
Newegg & Asus PC DIY Day livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-OXQHKecPs
Production Diary: Where I give up on battery benchmarking https://www.patreon.com/posts/44584980
The Tech Trends I Was MOST Thankful for in 2020 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/25/the-tech-trends-i-was-thankful-for-in-2020/
Note 20 Ultra Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/17/galaxy-note-20-ultra-camera-conclusion-a-steep-price-for-raw-capability/
Some thoughts on DUMB smart TVs and the Chromecast + Google TV https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/18/chromecast-with-google-tv-the-cure-for-dumb-smart-tvs/
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Ajit Pai will step down from FCC in January https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-will-step-down-on-january-20.html?__source=sharebar|twitter&par=sharebar
AMD back in the ARM game? https://www.techspot.com/news/87851-amd-rumored-working-arm-based-apple-m1-rival.html
Italy Fines Apple over water resistance claims https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/30/italy-fines-apple-12m-iphone-water-resistance/?utm_source=osx&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=
Apple forced to include chargers with iPhones in Brazil https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/361042
How to steal photos off an iPhone from across the street https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/12/02/how-to-steal-photos-off-someones-iphone-from-across-the-street/
Google fired workers trying to organize https://www.engadget.com/google-national-labor-relations-board-complaint-employees-182352103.html
Reddit not as big as I thought it was https://www.wsj.com/articles/reddit-claims-52-million-daily-users-revealing-a-key-figure-for-social-media-platforms-11606822200
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Google Fi will stop activating non-VoLTE phones https://9to5google.com/2020/12/04/google-fi-volte/
Qualcomm details Snapdragon 888 SOC https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon-888-5g-mobile-platform
Anandtech write up on New ARM cores https://www.anandtech.com/show/15813/arm-cortex-a78-cortex-x1-cpu-ip-diverging/4
19 Bond films available on YouTube for Free! https://www.slashfilm.com/james-bond-movies-streaming-free/

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#SGGQA 182: Bye Bye Ajit Pai, Apple e-Waste "tsunami", Comcast Data Caps, Broken Benchmarks, Mrs. GadgetGuy's New Phone!

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:54:23 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you’re enjoying some tasty leftovers! Will Microsoft bring Android apps to Windows? Comcast will add data caps to all subscriber plans next year. Right to Repair conversations are heating up in the UK and EU. Amazon’s Sidewalk “service” sounds like a security nightmare. I spent WAY TOO LONG trying to fix my battery benchmark, and Mrs. GadgetGuy is going to be rocking a new phone! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

The Tech Trends I Was MOST Thankful for in 2020 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/25/the-tech-trends-i-was-thankful-for-in-2020/
Note 20 Ultra Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/17/galaxy-note-20-ultra-camera-conclusion-a-steep-price-for-raw-capability/
Some thoughts on DUMB smart TVs and the Chromecast + Google TV https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/18/chromecast-with-google-tv-the-cure-for-dumb-smart-tvs/
The most underrated feature on your phone? Split Screen Apps! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/20/split-screen-apps-the-most-underrated-feature-on-your-phone/
The Nord N10 is NOT for me… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/09/oneplus-nord-n10-not-for-me-and-thats-ok/
Pixel 5 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/11/google-pixel-5-review-for-folks-who-like-little-phones/
Azulle Access4 Review: A PC in the palm of your hand https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/12/azulle-access4-review-a-full-pc-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/
LG Wing Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/13/lg-wing-review-the-most-fun-ive-had-this-year/
My Silver Play Button arrived almost a year later… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/14/my-silver-play-button-arriving-almost-a-year-later/
Juan on The Phones Show with Steve and Ted https://archive.org/download/psc613/psc613.mp3
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Ajit Pai will step down from FCC in January https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-will-step-down-on-january-20.html?__source=sharebar|twitter&par=sharebar
Comcast turning on caps for the whole country https://www.engadget.com/comcast-1-2-tb-cap-expanding-181736862.html
Microsoft to bring Android apps to windows https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-project-latte-android-apps?utm_source=wc_fb&utm_medium=fb_link&utm_content=82011&utm_campaign=social
Amazon Sidewalk sounds like a security nightmare https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/technology/amazon-faces-a-privacy-backlash-for-its-sidewalk-feature-which-turns-alexa-devices-into-neighborhood-wifi-networks-that-owners-have-to-opt-out-of/ar-BB1boljH
UK Blames Apple for “tsunami” of e-waste https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/11/26/uk-blames-apple-and-amazon-for-tsunami-of-electronic-waste
EU approves Right to Repair laws https://www.techrepublic.com/article/broke-your-smartphone-right-to-repair-rules-just-took-another-step-forward/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Juan rambles on about battery benchmarking.
Juan talks about Marie’s new phone! Replacing her LG G7 is…

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#SGGQA 181: Banning carrier locked phones, Fold 3 Rumors, Oppo scrolling concept, and my new fave photo editing app!

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:38:16 -0000

The upcoming Biden administration is looking to invest a lot more money in broadband. At the same time, the USA might start banning the practice of letting carriers lock our phones. Trump’s app is tracking users, so what happens with all that data? Oneplus leaks have hit the web. Samsung might have confirmed the death of the Note. Oppo showed off a scrolling phone. The M1 Macbook got an iFixit teardown. And it’s something so small, but I have a new photo editing app that I have to glow all over!

Stories This Week:

Note 20 Ultra Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/17/galaxy-note-20-ultra-camera-conclusion-a-steep-price-for-raw-capability/
Some thoughts on DUMB smart TVs and the Chromecast + Google TV https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/18/chromecast-with-google-tv-the-cure-for-dumb-smart-tvs/
The most underrated feature on your phone? Split Screen Apps! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/20/split-screen-apps-the-most-underrated-feature-on-your-phone/
The Nord N10 is NOT for me… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/09/oneplus-nord-n10-not-for-me-and-thats-ok/
Pixel 5 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/11/google-pixel-5-review-for-folks-who-like-little-phones/
Azulle Access4 Review: A PC in the palm of your hand https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/12/azulle-access4-review-a-full-pc-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/
LG Wing Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/13/lg-wing-review-the-most-fun-ive-had-this-year/
My Silver Play Button arrived almost a year later… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/14/my-silver-play-button-arriving-almost-a-year-later/
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Biden to invest heavy in broadband https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/20/biden-congress-broadband-internet/?utm_source=reddit.com
USA might soon ban carrier locked phones https://www.wired.com/story/us-could-soon-ban-locked-phones/
Financially struggling developer in charge of all the Trump app user data https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-coronavirus-pandemic-elections-campaigns-124d914bb082575aeec8042629aa932c
Lawsuit against Apple device ID user tracking in Germany https://www.ft.com/content/aa43188a-0624-48b2-bc18-96b1e78df836
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OnePlus 9 leak https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-9-pro-leak-212000322.html
Fold 3 to include S- Pen https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/11/23/samsung-reportedly-confirms-galaxy-z-fold-3-launch-in-june-2021-and-galaxy-note-line-discontinuation/
Oppo scrolling screen concept https://www.engadget.com/oppo-x-2021-rollable-concept-phone-093038483.html
iFixit M1 MacBook teardown https://www.ifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-new
Juan’s new favorite photo editing app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tssystems.photomate3

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#SGGQA 180: macOS Big Sur issues, Galaxy S21 Leaks, and thoughts on my Silver Google Play Button

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:01:05 -0000

Apple is having a rough week with the launch of macOS Big Sur, and a handful of smaller issues on iPhone 12. The Galaxy S21 specs have leaked, and nothing looks TOO shocking for Samsung’s next premium phone. Conservatives are flocking to social media SAFE SPACES, but will they stay in their own echo chambers? And I finally got a Play Button award from YouTube, so let’s talk about those feelings. Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

The Nord N10 is NOT for me… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/09/oneplus-nord-n10-not-for-me-and-thats-ok/
Pixel 5 Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/11/google-pixel-5-review-for-folks-who-like-little-phones/
Azulle Access4 Review: A PC in the palm of your hand https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/12/azulle-access4-review-a-full-pc-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/
LG Wing Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/13/lg-wing-review-the-most-fun-ive-had-this-year/
My Silver Play Button arrived almost a year later… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/14/my-silver-play-button-arriving-almost-a-year-later/
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
Conservative jump to safe spaces like Parler, but not really https://www.npr.org/2020/11/14/934833214/conservatives-flock-to-mercer-funded-parler-claim-censorship-on-facebook-and-twi
Google pulls the plug on unlimited photo back ups https://onezero.medium.com/amp/p/420dc6b5d375
Judge dismisses Apple’s claims of theft in Epic lawsuit https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/11/judge-dismisses-apples-theft-claims-in-epic-games-lawsuit/
macOS Big Sur bricks older laptops https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/15/macos-big-sur-update-bricking-some-macbook-pros/
CryptoHack explains why Big Sur bricks macs AND why it’s not good for consumer data security https://blog.cryptohack.org/macos-ocsp-disaster
Apple Apps on Big Sur will bypass your firewall and VPN settings (which is another privacy / security concern) https://appleterm.com/2020/10/20/macos-big-sur-firewalls-and-vpns//
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
iPhone 12 Mini users complain about unresponsive touchscreens https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-mini-lock-screen-touch-response-issue-223130788.html
Galaxy S21 specs leaked https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/14/exclusive-specs-and-features-of-samsungs-galaxy-s21-smartphones/
Juan Rambles on about the new chromecast!
Juan rambles on about getting a silver play button…

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#SGGQA 179: OnePlus Nord N10, Samsung Beats Apple, FTC to Sue Facebook, Trump Loses (Twitter Protections)

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:56:00 -0000

President Trump is about to lose something he really wants, and that would be his special protections on Twitter. The FTC is likely to sue Facebook this month over antitrust violations. A TON of older Android phones are about to have a harder time browsing the internet. A factory fire at AKM is making audio gear significantly more expensive. Samsung just beat Apple in sales in the USA. And the OnePlus Nord N10 is here! Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

The Nord N10 is NOT for me… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/09/oneplus-nord-n10-not-for-me-and-thats-ok/
The Pixel 5 is NOT an upgrade over the Pixel 4? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/04/whats-in-a-name-the-pixel-5-is-not-an-upgrade-over-the-pixel-4/
Which phone is right for you? A Different way to categorize phones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/29/which-phone-is-the-right-fit-for-you/
TCL now makes the MOST wallet friendly 5G phone on Verizon! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/27/tcl-10-5g-uw-the-most-wallet-friendly-5g-phone-on-verizon/
The editorial where I defend the Note 20 Ultra… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/26/galaxy-note-20-ultra-the-case-for-specialty-hardware/
One small change on the OnePlus 8T makes me SO happy! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/23/oneplus-8t-one-small-change-makes-me-so-happy/
Fold or Swivel? LG Wing vs V60 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/21/lg-wing-vs-lg-v60-fold-or-swivel-which-phone-is-for-you/
Note 20 Ultra By the Benchmarks! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/20/galaxy-note-20-ultra-by-the-benchmarks-samsungs-fastest-is-pretty-good-for-the-price/
LG Wing Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/wing-camera-to-43606237?cid=47403230
LG Wing Audio Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/43495371
A closer look at the Pixel 5 screen gap https://www.patreon.com/posts/43541825
Newegg: Are $1000 phones “worth it”? https://www.patreon.com/posts/43348557
How I Benchmark Phones https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/15/how-somegadgetguy-tests-phones-with-real-world-apps-for-benchmarks-and-reviews/
Sony Xperia 1ii and 5ii Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/16/sony-xperia-1ii-and-5ii-camera-conclusion-a-proper-camera-in-your-pocket/
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Trump to lose his special Twitter protections https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/7/21552606/trump-twitter-world-leader-public-interest-exception-ends-january-loss
World’s first crewed Hyperloop trial run a success https://www.engadget.com/virgin-hyperloop-one-crewed-test-trip-success-070619690.html
A TON of websites will stop working on older Android phones https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/07/many-websites-will-stop-working-on-older-android-versions-in-2021/
FTC to sue Facebook this month https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/06/ftc-sue-facebook-antitrust-violations-434810
AKM factory fire to put a HURT on the audio industry https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/business/akm-factory-fire-shakes-up-pro-audio-industry
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Panasonic made a vacuum for airpods on train tracks https://www.engadget.com/panasonic-vacuum-earpods-train-tracks-110211301.html
Samsung beats Apple in sales in the USA https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-apple-lg-smartphone-sales-us-q3-2020_id128311
Juan covers some thoughts on the Duo now that it’s back!
Juan Rambles on about the Nord N10!

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#SGGQA 178: Phone Challenge 3 Wrap Up with TK BAY! Surface Duo vs LG V60 vs Note 20 Ultra!

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:55:16 -0000

Something a little different this week!

Wrapping up our yearly phone swap challenge, TK Bay is dropping by to share some thoughts on premium phones and productivity! Our phone trade this year? Surface Duo vs Galaxy Note 20 Ultra! Maybe an LG snuck in too?

When it comes to EXPENSIVE mobile gadgets, we have a LOT to talk about!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Special Guest: TK BAY!

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#SGGQA 177: Pajama Podcast! Chill chat about the Pixel 5, LG Wing, and unboxing the OnePlus 8T!

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:51:45 -0000

TECHTOBER IS IN FULL SWING!

In the Gadget Lab, I’m scrambling to review the Pixel 5, the LG Wing, and I have this BEAUTIFUL red box from OnePlus! It’s time for a chill chat about a BUNCH of different phones!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Juan and TK Phone Challenge 3! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/05/tk-and-juan-phone-swap-challenge-3-the-exchange/
Who is the Pixel 5 for? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/14/google-pixel-5-who-is-this-phone-for-is-it-a-flagship/
How I Benchmark Phones https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/15/how-somegadgetguy-tests-phones-with-real-world-apps-for-benchmarks-and-reviews/
Sony Xperia 1ii and 5ii Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/16/sony-xperia-1ii-and-5ii-camera-conclusion-a-proper-camera-in-your-pocket/
LG Wing Unboxing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFeLUGhcmco
Our First Patreon Game Night! https://www.patreon.com/posts/42743672
I was just on All About Android! https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/494?autostart=false
Android Central: YouTubers talk about Headphones (with me!) https://youtu.be/E5xZTu1PCG0
Let’s chat tech and politics on Benefit of the Doud https://benefitofthedoud.libsyn.com/where-tech-meets-politics-featuring-juan-carlos-bagnell?tdest_id=1933085
SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
FCC moves to regulate social media https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21518097/fcc-social-media-censorship-moderation-ajit-pai-section-230-nypost-biden
Facebook reduced traffic to left leaning publications https://gizmodo.com/with-zucks-blessing-facebook-quietly-stymied-traffic-t-1845403484
Facebook fired engineer who leaked right wing favoritism https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/08/07/reports-facebook-fires-employee-who-shared-proof-of-right-wing-favoritism/#.X0PHH6Gblmu.facebook
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Juan Rambles on about the Pixel 5!
Juan Rambles on about the LG Wing!
Juan unboxes the OnePlus 8T!

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#SGGQA 176: Apple App Store is a Monopoly, AMD ZEN 3 Revealed, OnePlus 8T Leaks, and the Pixel 5 is HERE!

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:54:18 -0000

Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple are declared monopolies by the House! Covid-19 can live on glass for up to 28 days! AMD is showing off a beast of a new processor! We get a better look at the upcoming OnePlus 8T!

And Techtober is in full swing! Let’s chat a LITTLE about the Pixel 5!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Juan and TK Phone Challenge 3! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/05/tk-and-juan-phone-swap-challenge-3-the-exchange/
Velvet on T-Mobile! What’s Different? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/06/is-the-real-lg-velvet-on-t-mobile-mediatek-vs-qualcomm/
NexDock Touch is in the Gadget Lab! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/08/nexdock-touch-turn-your-phone-into-a-touchscreen-laptop/
TicWatch 3 Pro Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/09/ticwatch-pro-3-gps-smartwatch-review-more-powerful-and-better-battery-life/
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Judge says Apple can continue banning Fortnite https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/09/judge-rules-that-apple-can-ban-fortnite-but-cant-terminate-epics-unreal-developer-accounts/
House declares tech companies monopolies https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/06/house-democrats-say-facebook-amazon-alphabet-apple-enjoy-monopoly-power.html
Covid-19 can live on glass (your phone) for up to 28 days https://virologyj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12985-020-01418-7
Google to turn YouTube into a shopping hub? https://www.engadget.com/yotube-shopping-report-181436294.html
AMD is buying Xilinx https://wccftech.com/amd-is-gearing-up-to-acquire-xilinx-for-30-billion/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OP shows off the 8T ahead of launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcA9GtqKAok&feature=youtu.be
AMD’s Zen3 looks like a powerful refresh https://www.engadget.com/amd-zen-3-ryzen-5000-cpu-162431364.html
Juan rambles on about all the stuff he needs to work on, including the Pixel 5!

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#SGGQA 175: iOS 14 Battery Drain, Zuckerberg to Testify, Recapping the Pixel 5 Google Event

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:56:13 -0000

Facebook and Twitter CEOs will testify about protections for social media companies. IKEA is going to stop selling single-use batteries. Windows on ARM is getting support for x64 emulation. Urban Ears demos earbuds that mold to your ear. Microsoft showed off a cheaper Surface Laptop.

And let’s recap the Google event announcing the Pixel 5!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

XPERIA 5ii – 5 Good – 5 Bad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHu-teCt9VQ
Before you Buy a Surface Duo, What you NEED to know! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/29/surface-duo-what-you-need-to-know/
XPERIA 5ii vs XPERIA 1ii https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/30/xperia-5-ii-vs-xperia-1-ii-sony-showdown/
1MORE ANC Earbuds get THX Certification https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/01/1more-true-wireless-anc-now-with-thx-quietmax/
Get iOS Widgets on Android! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/02/get-ios-14-widgets-on-android/
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Facebook and Twitter CEOs to testify https://www.engadget.com/facebook-twitter-ceo-section-230-senate-hearing-041347409.html
Ikea to sell only rechargeable batteries https://newsroom.inter.ikea.com/news/all/ikea-to-remove-non-rechargeable-alkaline-batteries-by-2021/s/bd0e6e55-ccc4-46d6-8b37-bb1f9dfa24ff#ref1
Windows on ARM will soon emulate desktop software https://www.engadget.com/windows-arm-64-bit-apps-emulator-support-191411448.html
iOS 14 battery life continues to suffer https://www.zdnet.com/article/ios-14-0-1-the-battery-and-connectivity-woes-continue/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
UE new earbuds will mold to your ear https://custom.ultimateears.com/pages/ue-fits?utm_source=press&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=press_release_10012020
Microsoft’s new cheaper Surface Laptop https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go/94fc0bdgq7wv?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab
Google event recap on Pixel 5 https://store.google.com/product/pixel_5

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#SGGQA 174: XPERIA 5ii is here! Velvet on T-Mobile, Galaxy S20 FE, and Ring's Home Drone!

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:03:19 -0000

The XPERIA 5ii is in the gadget lab!

I’m also going hands on with the Velvet on T-Mobile! We’re going to chat about the Galaxy S20 FE. Twitter wants you to read more articles before you retweet them. The OnePlus 8 is on sale! And the DoJ wants to end protections for social media sites AGAIN.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Periodic Audio: Geek Boutique https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/16/periodic-audio-in-ear-buds-with-a-geeky-twist/
Surface Duo: By the Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/18/surface-duo-by-the-benchmarks-no-performance-worries-here/
RODE delivers new accessories for the Wireless Go Mics https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/22/rode-wireless-go-killer-microphones-and-new-accessories/
Fiio BTR5 is music to my ears https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/23/fiio-btr-5-bluetooth-headphone-amp-the-cure-for-a-missing-headphone-jack/
MSI’s new keyboard is real clacky https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/24/msi-gk50-elite-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-i-like-the-clicky/
Surface Duo vs LG V60! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/25/surface-duo-vs-lg-v60-more-different-than-youd-think/
Top 5 good and bad for the XPERIA 5ii https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/28/xperia-5-ii-five-good-five-bad-for-sonys-new-phone/
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DoJ looking to end protections for social media https://www.engadget.com/doj-section-230-social-media-liability-161619321.html
Twitter says their “read before retweet” prompt is working https://www.pcmag.com/news/twitter-our-read-before-you-retweet-function-actually-works
Ring is selling a drone for your home security https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/ring-always-home-cam-autonomous-flying-camera-news-specs-price/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
The OnePlus 8 is $100 off! https://amzn.to/2S6aVtw
Juan rambles on about the Galaxy S20 FE
Juan rambles on about the T-Mobile LG Velvet
Juan rambles on about the XPERIA 5ii

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#SGGQA 173: XPERIA 5 ii Reactions, OnePlus 8T Teaser, WeChat and TikTok Bans, PS5 Sells Out

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:09:32 -0000

It's another BIG WEEK for tech!

PS5's selling out like crazy, but that's ok because no one can get the RTX3080 either! Microsoft buys Bethesda! TikTok and WeChat might get a stay of execution! Apple showed off new the iPad and Apple Watch!

And Sony took the wraps off of a SEXY new phone!

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

iOS 14 is STILL a Mess https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/15/ios-14-is-still-a-mess/
Periodic Audio: Geek Boutique https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/16/periodic-audio-in-ear-buds-with-a-geeky-twist/
1MORE Color Buds: Not what I was expecting… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/17/1more-colorbuds-true-wireless-earbuds-not-what-i-was-expecting/
Surface Duo: By the Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/18/surface-duo-by-the-benchmarks-no-performance-worries-here/
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Judge Halts Trump’s WeChat Order https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN26B0IU
Trump agrees to TikTok sale https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/19/trump-says-he-has-approved-tiktok-oracle-deal-in-concept.html
iOS14 PiP for YouTube broken https://www.engadget.com/youtube-web-ios-14-picture-in-picture-video-stops-working-152016341.html
Microsoft buys Zenimax and Bethesda https://news.microsoft.com/2020/09/21/microsoft-to-acquire-zenimax-media-and-its-game-publisher-bethesda-softworks/
Sony apologizes for PS5 pre-order https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1307364082341740544
Google wants you to game on a Chromebook? https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/levelling-up-gaming-chromebooks/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Looking back at Apple Watch and iPad Air announcements.
Juan Rambles on about the XPERIA 5 ii
Juan Rambles on about OnePlus 8T Teaser

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#SGGQA 172: A Weekend with the Surface Duo, LG Wing is Official, NVIDIA Buys ARM, Oracle Gets TikTok

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:47:36 -0000

It’s a BIG WEEK for tech!

The LG Wing is Official! NVIDIA buys ARM! Oracle buys TikTok! Android 11 is out for Pixels! Customs stole a bunch of OnePlus earbuds! Sony is getting set to show off PS5 games! Microsoft might be able to put xCloud on iOS!

And we’ve spent about three days with the Surface Duo!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

2020Hearing Have you tried different ear tips on your earbuds? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/11/get-the-best-fit-for-your-in-ear-buds-2020hearing/
Goodbye iPhone XS https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/08/goodbye-iphone-xs-two-years-and-a-thousand-dollars-later/
Top 5 New Android 11 Features! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/09/top-5-new-features-in-android-11/
Surface Duo Setup Livestream with Sam and Matt! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/10/microsoft-surface-duo-setup-live-stream-with-guys-who-actually-like-dual-screen-phones/
Who is the Duo for? Shot on the Duo! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/11/who-is-the-surface-duo-for-4k-vlog-shot-on-the-surface-duo/
Brinno TLC2020 SERIOUS TIMELAPSE VIDEO https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/10/professional-time-lapse-camera-brinno-tlc2020-review/
TK Bay Surface Duo Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiPJ1nK6fWo
Across the Pondcast stream with Sam, Matt, TK, Andrew and ME https://www.twitch.tv/videos/740237849
Ghosty the Ghost Canyon NUC IS ALIVE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/01/ghost-canyon-nuc-long-term-mini-and-mighty/
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CPB Steals a bunch of OP earbuds https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-jfk-seizes-counterfeit-apple-airpod-earbuds
NVIDIA buys ARM https://www.reuters.com/article/us-softbank-group-nvidia-arm/softbank-to-sell-chip-designer-arm-to-nvidia-in-40-billion-deal-idUSKBN264110
Oracle will get TikTok https://apnews.com/4e25c45894479d77fb4949b64673d92b
Apple’s rules for streaming platforms are CLUMSY https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/11/apple-lays-out-its-messy-vision-for-how-xcloud-and-stadia-will-work-with-its-app-store-rules/
Microsoft is ready with 150 launch games on XCloud https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/14/21436006/microsoft-xbox-xcloud-game-list-pass-ultimate-streaming
Sony will have a PS5 games showcase this week https://www.engadget.com/sony-playstation-5-ps5-games-showcase-september-16-133806845.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
LG Wing is official! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agVzPXKAF2M&feature=emb_title
Juan rambles a little about the Pixel 4a on Android 11.
Then Juan rambles a lot about the SUrface Duo!

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#SGGQA 171: WWE says NO Social Media, EA adds ads in UFC4, Apple vs Privacy, Velvet on T-Mobile

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:19:24 -0000

Happy Labor Day!

It’s a Holiday in the USA, but we still have tech to talk about! WWE says NO SOCIAL MEDIA for wrestlers! EA added commercials to UFC 4 to make the game more realistic! Ajit Pai peddled false information about broadband adoption. Content farms are ruining YouTube! T-Mobile is finally getting the LG Velvet, but it’s a little different.

And Apple is promoting privacy while delaying their new advertiser tracking for users.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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2020Hearing Have you tried different ear tips on your earbuds? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/11/get-the-best-fit-for-your-in-ear-buds-2020hearing/
Ghosty the Ghost Canyon NUC IS ALIVE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/01/ghost-canyon-nuc-long-term-mini-and-mighty/
Pixel 4a vs 3a: Worthy Upgrade? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/09/04/pixel-4a-vs-pixel-3a-worthy-of-a-one-year-upgrade/
Pixel 4a Audio Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/41158449
TCL 10 Pro Camera Deep Dive https://www.patreon.com/posts/41209007
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Ajit Pai shares fake info on Broadband adoption https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/09/ajit-pai-touted-false-broadband-data-despite-clear-signs-it-wasnt-accurate/
WWE says no social media for wrestlers https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/09/exclusive-vince-mcmahon-threatens-to-punish-talent-engaging-674408/
EA disables ads for UFC 4 https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/09/ea_disables_ufc_4s_in-game_ads_following_player_outrage
Microsoft combating deep fakes https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2020/09/01/disinformation-deepfakes-newsguard-video-authenticator/
Anne Reardon finds another content farm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfpjlxgJMMc
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Zack revisits the Note 20 cooling issue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU52BmNR8q4
T-Mobile gets a different version of the Velvet https://www.mediatek.com/news-events/press-releases/dimensity-5g-chipset-unveiled-for-first-mediatek-powered-5g-smartphone-in-the-united-states
TCL’s new color tablet display is more like paper https://www.engadget.com/tcl-nxtpaper-display-e-ink-video-eye-protection-110057051.html
NVIDIA shows off new GPUs https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3080/?ncid=afm-chs-44270&ranMID=44270&ranEAID=msYS1Nvjv4c&ranSiteID=msYS1Nvjv4c-B_q2quvFRPMgd4bWYqYy6w
Apple delays advertising tracker protections… https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/03/apple-delay-ios-14-privacy-ad-tracking/
…but Apple still advertises their privacy chops https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-privacy-security-ad-130018141.html

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#SGGQA 170: Samsung Note 20 Cooling, Apple Blocks Payment Transparency, Neuralink Cyborg Pigs, XPERIA 5ii Leaks, Microsoft PLAYED Influencers

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:27:12 -0000

Chadwick Boseman's last tweet breaks Twitter's record for likes.

Netflix is making a handful of shows and movies free to watch with ads. Samsung ends a group of web services, replacing them with Microsoft services. Joe Budden's podcast is leaving Spotify. Apple terminates Epic's developer account, while also taking money from small businesses on Facebook. Elon Musk showed off Neuralink on pigs. Samsung has different cooling methods on different versions of the Note 20. We have new leaks on the XPERIA 5ii.

And we have to chat about the early Surface Duo videos, because Microsoft is playing some 4D chess with influencers.

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

2020Hearing Have you tried different ear tips on your earbuds? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/11/get-the-best-fit-for-your-in-ear-buds-2020hearing/
Android 11 Desktop Mode First Look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/25/android-11-desktop-mode-can-the-oneplus-8-replace-a-computer/
Pixel 4a vs Velvet https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/26/pixel-4a-vs-lg-velvet-how-much-more-phone-do-you-get/
Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/28/pixel-4a-vs-iphone-se-the-best-budget-battle-of-2020/
How Microsoft is Gaming Influencers and Algorithms with the Surface Duo https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/28/how-microsoft-is-gaming-influencers-and-algorithms-with-the-surface-duo/
The Top 3 Problems with Mobile Gaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7UFNo_wWus
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Chadwick Boseman’s Twitter account breaks the record for likes https://www.engadget.com/chadwick-boseman-most-liked-tweet-record-145347380.html
Netflix makes some shows and movies free to watch with ads https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/31/now-streaming-on-netflix-globally-free-original-shows-and-movies-to-non-subscribers/
Samsung ends cloud storage https://www.ghacks.net/2020/08/28/samsung-ends-gallery-sync-drive-and-premium-storage-subscriptions-offers-onedrive-migration/
Joe Budden’s podcast leaving Spotify https://www.engadget.com/spotify-joe-budden-podcast-split-162238940.html
Apple terminates Epic’s dev account https://hothardware.com/news/apple-just-terminated-epics-app-store-dev-account-but-the-war-has-just-begun
Facebook app disclosing Apple fees is rejected by Apple https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/28/apple-rejects-facebook-app-that-says-apple-takes-30percent-cut.html
Neuralink is working on pigs! What is it? https://boingboing.net/2020/08/28/neuralink-elon-musks-brain.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Note 20’s have different methods of cooling https://www.ifixit.com/News/43501/why-samsung-built-competing-cooling-systems-inside-the-note-20-and-why-its-probably-fine
Samsung to unveil Z Fold 2 on it’s own https://www.engadget.com/samsung-unpacked-part-2-galaxy-z-fold-2-price-availability-september-1-131729539.html
Amazon’s new fitness tracker is called the Halo https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/amazon-introduces-halo-fitness-tracker-with-ai-capabilities/
More XPERIA 5ii leaks! https://www.engadget.com/sony-xperia-5-ii-leak-190137464.html
LG Wing Concept for the hinge? https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/the-lg-wing-is-a-t-shaped-dual-screen-smartphone/?ocid=uxbndlbing
Juan rambles on about Microsoft and media literacy https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/28/how-microsoft-is-gaming-influencers-and-algorithms-with-the-surface-duo/

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#SGGQA 169: Apple vs Wordpress, Oculus Facebook Login, Blackberry is Back?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:41:14 -0000

Apple and Epic are still feuding! Apple and Wordpress are feuding! What does the future of app stores look like?

Oculus is requiring Facebook logins on VR headsets. Adobe NUKED years of photos on iPhones and iPads. The Note 20 is a MUCH weaker buy internationally. LG, ZTE, and Asus have new phones to show off.

And how hyped should we be for a Blackberry return?

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

2020Hearing Have you tried different ear tips on your earbuds? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/11/get-the-best-fit-for-your-in-ear-buds-2020hearing/
Work from Home FROM YOUR PHONE! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/18/work-from-home-dont-forget-your-phone/
Surface Duo Headphone Dongle HARD PASS! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/19/surface-duo-headphone-dongle-hard-pass/
Pixel 4a By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/21/pixel-4a-by-the-benchmarks-performance-punching-above-the-price/
Who is the Pixel 4a EVEN FOR??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/07/google-pixel-4a-who-is-this-even-for/
LG Velvet Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/24/lg-velvet-review-the-mid-range-5g-all-rounder/
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Amazon CAN be held liable for defective goods https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/13/amazon-can-be-held-liable-for-faulty-goods-court-rules.html
Lightroom update NUKES photos and presets on iOS https://petapixel.com/2020/08/20/lightroom-app-update-wipes-users-photos-and-presets-adobe-says-they-are-not-recoverable/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PetaPixel+%28PetaPixel%29
Google isn’t killing 3rd party camera apps https://www.androidcentral.com/no-google-isnt-killing-third-party-camera-apps-android-11
Oculus forcing Facebook logins https://www.oculus.com/blog/a-single-way-to-log-into-oculus-and-unlock-social-features/
Apple fought WordPress on in app purchases https://mspoweruser.com/apple-backs-down-still-blames-wordpress-developer-for-extortion-attempt-breakupapple/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Note 20 is better with Qualcomm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hFgvR7k0tY&t=6s
ZenFone 7 Design shown off https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/08/asus-zenfone-7-real-life-images.html
ZTE Axon 20 design shown off https://www.androidauthority.com/zte-axon-20-5g-1148480/
LG Q92 design shown off https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q92_5g_official_with_snapdragon_765g__quad_cameras_and_667_lcd-news-44885.php
Onward Mobility to make new Blackberry in 2021 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200819005202/en/4809361/OnwardMobility-Announces-Agreements-BlackBerry-Foxconn-Subsidiary-FIH
Trevor reviews the Moto G Power on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/color-me-moto-40150946?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement
Juan rambles on about the Blackberry or something…

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#SGGQA 168: Apple vs Epic, Surface Duo Pricing, YouTuber Drama, Juan is Old

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:45:18 -0000

Apple and Epic are feuding! Google and Epic are feuding! The future of app stores hangs in the balance!

Microsoft dropped details on Surface Duo pricing, and produced a 30 minute product reveal. Google might polish up WearOS in a future update? Maybe?

Intel shows off a potential roadmap to combat AMD performance.

And we should probably chat a bit about what it’s like to get old…

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

2020Hearing Have you tried different ear tips on your earbuds? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/11/get-the-best-fit-for-your-in-ear-buds-2020hearing/
TCL 10L vs Stylo 6 Budget Battle! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/04/tcl-10l-vs-lg-stylo-6-low-budget-battle/
Nuhear IQBuds 2 Max Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/05/nuheara-iqbuds-2-max-review-next-gen-hearing-bionic-earbuds/
Olive Union Smart Ear Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/06/10282/
Who is the Pixel 4a EVEN FOR??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/07/google-pixel-4a-who-is-this-even-for/
LG Velvet Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/24/lg-velvet-review-the-mid-range-5g-all-rounder/
WIMAXIT Portable Touchscreen Monitor https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/15/touchscreen-monitor-on-the-go-usb-c-portable-display-from-wimaxit/
Netflix PLEASE Fix Your App! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/13/netflix-fix-your-android-app-bring-back-multi-tasking/
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Amazon CAN be held liable for defective goods https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/13/amazon-can-be-held-liable-for-faulty-goods-court-rules.html
Apple counter-sues Koss https://9to5mac.com/2020/08/10/stereo-headphone-inventor-koss/
Apple vs Epic breakdown https://screenrant.com/apple-vs-epic-games/
Google Pulls Fortnite too https://www.engadget.com/fortnite-android-225437892.html
Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 delayed until 2020 https://twitter.com/VtM_Bloodlines/status/1293064749157167105/photo/1
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Intel shows off new manufacturing techniques for next gen chips https://www.engadget.com/intel-tiger-lake-superfin-xe-graphics-130023003.html
Google might just update WearOS maybe! https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2020/08/whats-happening-in-wear-os-by-google.html
Trevor reviews the Moto G Power on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/color-me-moto-40150946?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement
Juan rambles on about the Surface Duo pricing or something…

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#SGGQA 167: Hello Pixel 4a, Goodbye Note, and Apple is NOT for Gaming

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:21:57 -0000

YOU could be eligible for a cash settlement from Google Plus! Trump’s saga against social media continues. EU commission might block Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. Microsoft reorgs to focus on the future of Windows. More Surface Duo leaks surface. Apple and Microsoft feud over mobile gaming. The Note 20 is ridiculously expensive.

And we have to spends some time chatting about how charming the pixel 4a is!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Airdrop for Android! Nearby Share is here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/21/airdrop-for-android-nearby-share-tutorial/
TCL 10L vs Stylo 6 Budget Battle! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/04/tcl-10l-vs-lg-stylo-6-low-budget-battle/
Nuhear IQBuds 2 Max Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/05/nuheara-iqbuds-2-max-review-next-gen-hearing-bionic-earbuds/
Olive Union Smart Ear Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/06/10282/
Who is the Pixel 4a EVEN FOR??? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/07/google-pixel-4a-who-is-this-even-for/
LG Tone FN6 Earbuds Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/08/lg-tone-free-fn6-true-wireless-earbuds-a-better-direction/
LG Velvet Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/24/lg-velvet-review-the-mid-range-5g-all-rounder/
Save the Jack T-Shirts NOW AVAILABLE!!! https://teespring.com/save-the-jack-shirts?pid=46
Trump’s saga against social media https://www.theverge.com/21355465/tiktok-us-china-information-nationalism-online-propaganda
Google Plus settlement website https://www.googleplusdatalitigation.com/
EU Commission investigating Google’s Fitbit acquisition https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1446
Microsoft reorgs for better Windows https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/238762/windows-rocked-by-major-reorg
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
New Surface Duo renders! https://www.windowscentral.com/fresh-surface-duo-renders-leak-reportedly-coming-att-us
Mate 40 will be the last Kirin powered Huawei https://www.gsmarena.com/the_huawei_mate_40_will_get_kirin_chipset_but_may_be_the_last_kirinpowered_flagship-news-44657.php
Apple is wrong fighting Microsoft for game streaming https://www.engadget.com/apple-ios-app-store-cloud-gaming-050716324.html
Pixel 4 and 4XL Discontinued https://www.androidcentral.com/pixel-4-and-4-xl-have-already-been-discontinued-google
Juan rambles on about the Note 20 (lame) and the Pixel 4a (good)…

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#SGGQA 166: The Pixel 4A Pajama Podcast

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:57:38 -0000

I needed to record a “casual” podcast this week.

Take a load off and hang out in your PJs! No notes. Just off the cuff chatting about a two major tech stories. We have to chat about the House Judiciary committee putting top tech CEOs under oath. We also need to chat about the Pixel 4A!

Everything else is fair game! Let’s ramble on about tech!

Stories This Week:

Airdrop for Android! Nearby Share is here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/21/airdrop-for-android-nearby-share-tutorial/
Republic Wireless Extend Home Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/31/republic-wireless-extend-home-review-return-of-the-home-phone/
Smooth Video? Do Gimbals Matter Anymore? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/28/phone-vs-gimbal-part-1-do-gimbals-matter-anymore/
LG Velvet Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/24/lg-velvet-review-the-mid-range-5g-all-rounder/
HELM DB12 Mobile Amp Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/25/helm-db12-aaamp-review-makes-mobile-audio-loud/
Newegg: What You Need to Know about M.2 and NVME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylb26loADms
House Judiciary Committee Investigation into Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s1uWo1_bzg
Pixel 4A is officially here! https://store.google.com/product/pixel_4a_specs
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Juan rambles on about movies and stuff…

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#SGGQA 165: Intel Delays, Corning Victus, and the Return of G4TV?

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:18:40 -0000

AT&T will KILL your older phone! And T-Mobile will KILL IT SOONER! Steve Wozniak is suing YouTube! Koss is suing Apple! Instagram is spying on you! Intel chips are delayed! Microsoft showed off a TON of games! G4TV is returning?

And we have to talk about Corning's new glass!

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Airdrop for Android! Nearby Share is here! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/21/airdrop-for-android-nearby-share-tutorial/
ZeroLemon 90W 4-port Charger Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/23/zerolemon-90w-4-port-charger-not-what-i-thought-it-was/
LG Velvet Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/24/lg-velvet-review-the-mid-range-5g-all-rounder/
HELM DB12 Mobile Amp Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/25/helm-db12-aaamp-review-makes-mobile-audio-loud/
Newegg: What you need to know about MicroATX PC Builds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o2rLMszrFY
AT&T and T-Mobile detail plans for the death of 3G https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/07/24/t-mobile-to-stop-supporting-pre-volte-devices-in-2021-att-in-2022
Wozniak suing YouTube https://www.engadget.com/steve-wozniak-youtube-scam-bitcoin-videos-110500090.html
Koss suing Apple https://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2020/07/koss-an-american-pioneer-in-headphones-has-filed-a-five-count-patent-infringement-lawsuit-against-apple.html
Instagram spying on you! https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/25/21338151/instagram-bug-camera-privacy-ios14-apple
Tech Antitriust hearing postponed https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/tech-antitrust-hearing-postponed-apple-amazon-facebook-google-john-lewis-2020-7-1029428813
Amazon invested in startups to gain access to proprietary info https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-startup-investment-competitors-wsj-report-echo-nucleus-ubi-2020-7
G4TV is coming back? https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/g4-tv-teases-2021-relaunch-1234716006/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Intel’s 7nm might not come until 2023? https://www.engadget.com/intel-7nm-delay-013258837.html
Microsoft showed off a TON of games https://gamecrate.com/halo-infinite-fable-forza-and-everything-else-shown-during-xbox-games-showcase/26123
Juan rambles on about fancy magic Corning glass…

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#SGGQA 164: Twitter Hacks, Blurry Fold 2 Pics, Blackmagic's 12K Camera!

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:58:07 -0000

Verizon pulls ads over misleading 5G claims! Metacritic puts a delay on game reviews! Hackers shut down famous people on Twitter! Malware can force a phone charger to catch fire! We got a blurry photo of the Fold 2!

And we have to chat about Blackmagic’s insane 12K camera!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus 8 Pro Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/07/oneplus-8-pro-camera-conclusion-oneplus-most-important-camera/
LG Velvet Desktop Mode https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/14/lg-velvet-desktop-mode-better-multi-tasking/
How the Pixelbook Go became the Family “Arch” https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/16/how-the-pixelbook-go-became-our-family-computer/
Peak Design’s Travel Tripod is the MOST WORTH IT https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/17/peak-design-travel-tripod-review-the-most-worth-it/
Tilted Nation RGB Headphone stand review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/19/tilted-nation-shadow-rgb-headphone-stand-light-up-your-desk/
Metacritic puts a launch delay on game reviews https://www.slashgear.com/metacritic-restricts-launch-day-game-reviews-to-limit-trolls-19629529/
Game spending highest it’s ever been https://twitter.com/MatPiscatella/status/1284109016113635328
Verizon pulls misleading 5G ads https://bbbprograms.org/media-center/decisions-details/nad-recommends-verizon-discontinue-certain-5g-availability-and-speed-claims-in-two-tv-commercials
Get your tasty tasty $25 back from Apple! https://www.smartphoneperformancesettlement.com/
NYT Article on the Twitter Hackers is a great read https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/technology/twitter-hackers-interview.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
BadPower attack is pretty scary https://www.zdnet.com/article/badpower-attack-corrupts-fast-chargers-to-melt-or-set-your-device-on-fire/
LG releases Velvet in Canada https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/lg-introduces-new-era-of-mobile-elegance-with-the-new-lg-velvet-tm-5g-854747757.html
A BLURRY look at the Fold 2 shows domino camera https://www.androidcentral.com/this-could-our-first-look-samsungs-galaxy-fold-2
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K is CRAZY https://bhpho.to/2ZJgfrd

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#SGGQA 163: Canon's new BEAST camera and a return to Net Neutrality?

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:22:05 -0000

Joe Biden is promising a return to Title II Net Neutrality if elected! California is looking at additional antitrust investigations into Google! The medical industry is pushing hard for Right to Repair during the pandemic! Android 10 has been the speediest update yet for adoption rate!

And let’s drool a bit over Canon’s new beast cameras!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

OnePlus 8 Pro Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/07/oneplus-8-pro-camera-conclusion-oneplus-most-important-camera/
Creative SB X3 review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/09/creative-soundblaster-x3-review-computer-y-but-fun/
Pixel 4XL is still REALLY good https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/09/pixel-4xl-the-most-slighted-phone-of-2019-is-still-really-good/
Juan judging Saturday Night Tech Fights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56E5i0Y0k7Y
Juan Surface Duo rebuttal editorial on Android Central https://www.androidcentral.com/microsoft-doesnt-need-give-android-fans-good-reasons-surface-duos-existence
Biden to bring back net neutrality https://www.multichannel.com/news/biden-fcc-would-restore-net-neutrality-rules
CA investigating Google https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/09/california-google-anti-trust-investigation-355710
Medical equipment and Right to Repair https://uspirg.org/blogs/covid-19/usp/%E2%80%9Clife-and-death%E2%80%9D-medical-equipment-repairers-push-right-repair-during-covid-19
h.266 video compression announced https://newsletter.fraunhofer.de/-viewonline2/17386/465/11/14SHcBTt/V44RELLZBp/1
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Why the Xperia lacks 5G https://imgur.com/8BMtOwc
Android 10 updates are pretty speedy https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2020/07/accelerating-android-updates.html
PC shipments grew during pandemic https://www.engadget.com/worldwide-pc-shipments-grew-due-to-workfromhome-arrangements-040609642.html
SuperHot Mind Control Delete will be free https://superhotgame.com/mcd-faq/
Canon’s new R5 is an insane camera https://www.dpreview.com/news/4816421953/canon-releases-eos-r5-with-45mp-sensor-8k-video-capture-and-next-gen-dual-pixel-af

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#SGGQA 162: Apple Chargers, Note 20 Leaks, Pixel 3A Discontinued, Nord Rumors

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:13:32 -0000

The EARN IT act passes with heavy amendments, but the fight for online privacy continues. Facebook loses more advertisers, while detailing yet another mishandling of user data. The House of Lords declares LootBoxes gambling.

And let’s break down some rumors for iPhone 12, Note 20, and the Nord!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Affordable 5G: Velvet vs OP8 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/01/lg-velvet-vs-oneplus-8-the-fight-for-affordable-5g/
TCL 10 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/02/tcl-10-pro-review-feature-packed-at-a-low-price/
Creator Chat: Isa Does Tech https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/03/sggqa-161-creator-chat-isa-rodriguez-isa-does-tech/
OnePlus 8 Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/07/03/oneplus-8-pro-review-two-months-with-a-true-flagship/
Newegg PC Build Guide 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhqkuNVy0c
House approves $100 Billion for broadband https://www.engadget.com/house-approves-100-billion-broadband-funding-010021883.html
Facebook fumbled MORE user data https://mashable.com/article/facebook-gave-users-data-5000-third-party-developers/
House of Lords declares lootboxes “games of chance” https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53253195
Senate passes amended version of EARN IT https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2020/07/02/senate-judiciary-committee-passes-controversial-earn-it-act
Apple cancels contracts for Arcade https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-30/apple-cancels-arcade-games-in-strategy-shift-to-keep-subscribers
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Google discontinues Pixel 3A https://www.engadget.com/google-discontinues-pixel-3-a-and-3-a-xl-032351150.html
Will Apple remove the charger in the iPhone 12 box? https://mashable.com/article/iphone-charger-survey/
Samsung “leaks” Note 20 pics https://gizmodo.com/if-these-leaked-pics-are-real-the-galaxy-note-20-is-go-1844235413
Juan rambles on about the One Plus Nord or something…

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#SGGQA 161: Creator Chat - Isa Rodriguez - Isa Does Tech!

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:43:44 -0000

The goal is always to broaden our horizons. To really listen to more voices in the creator space, and check out different points of view. It’s never fun when our hobby becomes an echo chamber.

Isa has been a pal of mine for years, contributing to tech commentary at larger publications, but has taken it on herself to host her own style of review on her personal YouTube channel.

That’s a key word. Style. Isa Does Tech has only been around for about a year, but from her first video published, she approaches her commentary with a polished presentation, and a lot of style.

It’s not all roses though, she had a lot to share on the challenges of being a tech reviewer, when you have something a little different to say about consumer electronics.

Isa Does Tech on YT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd2-z-dzraD-v_EYB3x5g5w Isa on Twitter https://twitter.com/sisasaid

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#SGGQA 160: Apple Widgets and App Drawers, Social Media Ads, and the end of Encryption

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:03:52 -0000

MORE companies are joining the social media advertising boycott! Microsoft is closing all of their retail stores and shutting down Mixer! TikTok is SUPER spying on you! Olympus is out of the camera game! Focals got sold to Google! WWDC happened last week!

And we should probably chat about the government's plans to end encryption...

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

LG Velvet Live Unboxing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z3_R6avHRw
Audeze LCD-1 Review: WOW https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/23/audeze-lcd-1-review-my-first-planar-magnetic-headphones-wow/
LG Velvet By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/23/lg-velvet-by-the-benchmarks/
Panasonic’s TOUGH Android Tablet https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/24/panasonic-toughbook-fz-a3-android-gets-tough/
Creator Chat: TK Bay RETURNS! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/26/sggqa-159-creator-chat-tk-bay-returns/
LG Velvet Dual Screen Gaming https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/26/lg-velvet-setup-dual-screen-gaming-right/
Tech Reviewers: Familiar doesn’t always mean “better” https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/28/tech-reviewers-familiar-doesnt-automatically-mean-better/
Verizon out of social media advertising https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/25/verizon-pulling-advertising-from-facebook-and-instagram.html
Starbucks out https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/creating-welcoming-and-inclusive-online-communities/
Coca-Cola out https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jun/26/facebook-policies-hate-speech-advertisers-unilever
Microsoft closes retail stores https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/26/microsoft-to-close-retail-stores.html
Microsoft to shutter Mixer https://blog.mixer.com/2020/06/22/the-next-step-for-mixer/
iOS14 discovers TikTok Spying https://mashable.com/article/iphone-ios-14-privacy-clipboard-apple-apps/
But TikTok might be watching you even more than that https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/fxgi06/not_new_news_but_tbh_if_you_have_tiktiok_just_get/fmuko1m/
EARN IT Act to end encryption on private communication https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/03/earn-it-bill-governments-not-so-secret-plan-scan-every-message-online
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Olympus says goodbye to cameras https://www.engadget.com/olympus-selling-consumer-camera-business-093750446.html
Android phones set to rise even higher in price next year https://www.phonearena.com/news/qualcomm-could-raise-price-of-next-flagship-5g-chip_id125598
Focals by North bought by Google https://9to5google.com/2020/06/25/alphabet-north-focals/
Juan Rambles on about Apple or some stuff…

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#SGGQA 159: Creator Chat - TK BAY RETURNS!

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:58:43 -0000

One more follow up podcast for your listening pleasure!

My good friend TK Bay is back!

My first interview for this creator chat series, TK returns to chat about some of the changes he’s made producing content, moving on from XDA to focus on his own channels, and how the monetization game has changed looking at YouTube and Amazon.

100 podcasts later, and TK has actually been living the advice he gave in our first conversation. I owe him a ramen run when our favorite noodle shop re-opens.

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#SGGQA 158: Facebook Woes, Does Dish Want Boost, LG Velvet In the House!

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:37:22 -0000

Facebook drops as a news source WHILE more companies look to pull their advertising from the platform. Dish might be looking to drop the Boost Mobile deal, which was an important part of the Sprint / T-Mobile merger. WWDC is happening TODAY!

And we need to chat about how pretty the LG Velvet is!

Let's get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
Apple Sued for LootBoxes in games on the App Store https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/16/apple-sued-for-games-with-loot-boxes-in-the-app-store-google-should-be-next/
OK Google, “I’m Getting Pulled Over” https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/17/ok-google-im-getting-pulled-over-how-to-automatically-record-an-interaction-with-police/
Adam Doud is BACK on creator chat! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/19/sggqa-157-creator-chat-adam-doud-from-the-benefit-of-the-doud-podcast-is-back/
XPERIA 1 ii Not QUITE the full review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/20/xperia-1ii-review-not-quite-the-full-review/
LG Velvet Live Unboxing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z3_R6avHRw
Dish Might be looking to avoid Boost deal https://www.fiercewireless.com/operators/dish-s-intentions-once-again-question-day
Support Stephanie Farmer’s STEM workshops for kids in NYC! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/triple-f-empowerment-inc/scientifically-speaking
Adobe wants you to stop using Flash https://www.zdnet.com/article/adobe-wants-users-to-uninstall-flash-player-by-the-end-of-the-year/
Facebook dropping as news source, Youtube rising https://mashable.com/article/youtube-facebook-news-source/?europe=true
North Face pulls FB and IG ads in July https://www.businessinsider.com/the-north-face-boycotts-facebook-amid-pressure-from-several-organizations-2020-6?utm_source=reddit.com
Will Apple drop Intel this year? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/technology/apple-intel-breakup.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Juan Rambles on about the LG Velvet or something…

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#SGGQA 157: Creator Chat - Adam Doud from 'The Benefit of the Doud' Podcast is Back!

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:39:20 -0000

Our second return appearance on this show!

My pal, podcaster extraordinaire, Adam Doud is back!

Adam is a passionate advocate for the art of podcasting, but from his first appearance on Creator Chat to now, he’s changed up his production. Working under another company’s media umbrella, those older podcasts were discontinued. Adam had a lot to say about those podcasts getting closed out, and what it was like striking out on his own to start up his new show, The Benefit of the Doud podcast.

Adam Doud on Twitter https://twitter.com/DeadTechnology Benefit of a Doud Podcast https://www.benefitofthedoud.com/

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#SGGQA 156: $16 BILLION to improve USA Broadband, and PS5 Reactions!

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:21:06 -0000

Following up on Twitter labeling 5G misinformation, and does this make Twitter a “publisher”? Google getting sued for tracking your incognito browsing. The FCC is about to pour money into the hands of ISPs with ZERO accountability for real broadband improvements. LG and Samsung set to deliver mid-range 5G options in the USA.

And we should probably chat about this PlayStation 5 thing all the kids are hip to…

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
Xperia 1ii By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/09/sony-xperia-1-ii-by-the-benchmarks-is-pro-more-powerful/
OnePlus 8 Review: 5G? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/11/oneplus-8-review-it-all-comes-down-to-5g/
Creator Chat – Enobong Etteh Returns! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/12/sggqa-155-creator-chat-enobong-etteh-from-booredatwork-returns/
LG Stylo 6 review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/12/lg-stylo-6-review-it-doesnt-feel-like-a-cheap-phone/
Juan on the Phones Show Chat with Steve Litchfield https://pca.st/7xiqsbj0
Twitter labeling 5G misinformation tweets https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/08/twitter-5g-coronavirus.html
House looking into antitrust on major tech companies https://www.axios.com/exclusive-house-probe-wants-big-tech-ceos-to-testify-in-july-2cbd0ad9-5dbd-4afc-a0bf-7f1092840fa0.html
Google sued for $5 billion over incognito tracking https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/google-sued-u-s-tracking-users-private-internet-browsing-n1222676
Cox slows down a whole neighborhood because of a couple heavy users https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/06/cox-slows-internet-speeds-in-entire-neighborhoods-to-punish-any-heavy-users/
US falls out of the top 10 average internet speeds globally https://decisiondata.org/news/analysis-us-falls-out-of-top-10-average-internet-speeds/
HBO Max won’t touch AT&T data caps but Netflix will https://twitter.com/GeoffreyStarks/status/1268566717715959809?s=20
FCC to hand out $16 billion to ISPs with little oversight https://www.androidauthority.com/fcc-16-billion-us-isp-1127455/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Samsung to release A71 5G in the USA https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a71-5g-price-release-date-availability-1129021/
LG Velvet WILL be coming to the USA? https://www.engadget.com/lg-mid-range-5g-velvet-smartphone-us-availability-102613061.html
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#SGGQA 155: Creator Chat – Enobong Etteh from BooredatWork RETURNS!

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:10:47 -0000

Our first return appearance on this show. My buddy Enobong Etteh from BooredatWork is dropping by to follow up on our previous conversation. Making changes to a channel can be stressful. BooredatWork pivoted on smartphone and gaming content, and E had a lot to share about how his audience reacted to that change in coverage.

E also had some feelings to share on the current political issues facing our country, on the protests, and how it’s affecting the tech community. We’re going to be discussing some raw topics, but Enobong’s style is always thoughtful and considered.

BooredatWork on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/booredatwork/ BooredatWork on Twitter https://twitter.com/booredatwork/ BooredatWork.com https://booredatwork.com/

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#SGGQA 154: Instacart, Facebook, and Twitch DRAMA - Viewer Gadget Q&A

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:08:29 -0000

Follow up stories GALORE! Instacart revises policy on tipping drivers. Twitch faces a rash of DMCA take down notices. Facebook is a hot mess right now.

And we say goodbye to the Xperia 1 ii. Sniff…

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
LG V60 Video Stabilization FIXED https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/01/lg-v60-update-video-stabilization-is-fixed/
Ways we can help in the turmoil https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/02/ways-we-can-help-some-charities-and-causes-to-consider/
RavPower Portable AC Power Bank https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/04/ravpower-portable-80w-ac-power-bank-more-travel-power/
Creator Chat Daniel Bader https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/06/05/sggqa-153-creator-chat-daniel-bader-from-android-central/
Instacart making tip-baiting more difficult https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/05/instacart-makes-changes-to-tip-policy-following-shopper-complaints/
Facebook pulls 200 hate group accounts https://www.engadget.com/facebook-removes-accounts-linked-to-hate-groups-180323418.html
Facebook offers new guidelines to group moderators https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/6/21282470/facebook-group-recommendation-update-list-moderators
Zuckerberg says he will “review” policies on Trump https://www.engadget.com/zuckerberg-promises-policy-review-employee-backlash-001626089.html
Twitch facing influx of DMCA takedown requests https://twitter.com/TwitchSupport/status/1269851779790929921
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Verizon Galaxy S20 UW makes some compromises https://www.xda-developers.com/verizon-samsung-galaxy-s20-5g-uw-less-ram-no-expandable-storage/amp/
Juan Rambles on about geeky questions from the viewers…

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#SGGQA 153: Creator Chat - Daniel Bader from Android Central

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:48:54 -0000

On this podcast I’ve interviewed a number of solo creators, folks working freelance for larger outlets or people hustling their own personal channels. This podcast, we’re going to speak with someone managing one of the largest Android sites on the web.

Daniel Bader from Android Central is someone I’ve only just recently started chatting with, but quickly fell into a friendly rapport. A skilled editorialist and a thoughtful podcast host, Daniel sat down to chat about his experiences getting into tech and tech reviewing, what it was like moving from a smaller outlet to a larger team, and some of the issues that even the bigger players are facing opposite algorithms and monetizing.

Daniel on Twitter https://twitter.com/journeydan Daniel’s articles on AC https://www.androidcentral.com/author/daniel-bader The AC Podcast https://www.androidcentral.com/podcast

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#SGGQA 152: SpaceX, Trump vs Social Media, LG Stylo 6, TCL Interview

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:32:18 -0000

A first for a commercial space launch docking with the International Space Station! Trump continues to feud with social media companies and the FCC. McLaren and OnePlus part ways. The Android 11 Beta is delayed. I have the LG Stylo 6 in house!

And, let’s have a chat with the folks at TCL on the launch of their first phone!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
OnePlus vs LG part 2! $1000? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/28/oneplus-vs-lg-part-2-what-to-do-with-1000-8-pro-vs-v60/
Sony Xperia HS Power Control https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/29/xperia-1-ii-hs-power-control-plug-in-but-dont-charge-your-phone/
iPhone SE Review: MIGHTY MOUSE https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/30/iphone-se-review-the-safest-phone-buy-of-2020/
Xperia 1ii Audio Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/37569042
Newegg, Intel 10th Gen and Arduino Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/newegg/videos
SpaceX Crew docks at the ISS https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-crew-dragon-docking-international-space-station/
Senator writes letter to FTC over instacart tip jacking https://www.schatz.senate.gov/press-releases/schatz-senators-urge-ftc-to-investigate-instacart-for-deceptive-and-unfair-tipping-practices
Zuckerberg says social media shouldn’t fact check https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/28/zuckerberg-facebook-twitter-should-not-fact-check-political-speech.html
Trump signs executive order to police social media https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump-fcc/trumps-social-media-regulation-push-faces-key-hurdle-at-the-fcc-idUSKBN23823X
Facebook “slams” president’s action https://www.engadget.com/facebook-reacts-trump-executive-order-001826344.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OnePlus and McLaren part ways https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-mclaren-partnership-1124196/
Android 11 Beta delayed https://www.engadget.com/android-11-beta-delay-062237784.html
An interview with Jason Gerdon, Head of TCL Communications
Juan Rambles on about the Stylo 6 or something…

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#SGGQA 151: Spotify and Joe Rogan, iPhone Jailbreaks, Xperia 1 II in the house!

Mon, 25 May 2020 19:18:44 -0000

Happy Memorial Day!

Nearly half of all the tweets about “reopening the country” come from bots! There’s a new jailbreak out for ALL iPhones! Spotify snags Joe Rogan!

And we have to chat about this GORGEOUS phone on my desk! The Xperia 1 ii is in the Gadget Lab!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
LG V60 vs Xperia 1 ii Pro Camera Battle https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/24/sony-xperia-1-ii-vs-lg-v60-pro-camera-fight/
Stop making NEW phones: An open letter to Android manufacturers https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/23/please-stop-making-new-smartphones-an-open-letter-to-android-manufacturers/
OP vs LG PART 1 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/22/oneplus-vs-lg-part-1-v60-or-oneplus-8/
1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/21/1more-dual-driver-anc-pro-wireless-review-bluetooth-neckbands-rule/
STEM toys for kids! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/20/stem-toys-hands-on-with-kits-from-best-choice-products/
RhinoShield cases for the iPhone SE https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/19/rhinoshield-review-cases-and-camera-lens-for-the-iphone-se/
Almost half of the “re-open country” tweets are from bots https://www.cs.cmu.edu/news/nearly-half-twitter-accounts-discussing-%E2%80%98reopening-america%E2%80%99-may-be-bots
Siri Whistleblower Pushes EU for reform on voice recording tech https://cnet.co/2WW5CQI
iPhone jailbreaks for EVERYONE https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ios-unc0ver-jailbreak/
Spotify lands Joe Rogan https://www.engadget.com/spotify-joe-rogan-experience-exclusive-podcast-203044280.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
What the HECK LG?!?!?! https://www.androidauthority.com/lg-upskirt-video-tiktok-1122554/
Juan Rambles on about the Sony or something…

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#SGGQA 150: Elon Musk vs California, Google Antitrust, Pixel Team Shakeup!

Mon, 18 May 2020 19:16:39 -0000

California slaps back at Elon Musk as the feud gets more brutal. Apple is one step closer to settling their battery throttling scandal. Twitter SAYS they’ll label the president’s tweets as “misleading”. Oppo warns of increased battery wear when fast charging. The Pixel phone team is getting a bit of a shake up.

And we’ll check out some gadgets coming to the channel soon!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
“OnePlus has lost their way!” https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/13/oneplus-8-and-value-oneplus-has-lost-their-way/
TCL 10 Pro: By The Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/14/tcl-10-pro-by-the-benchmarks/
Creator Chat: Vyyyper https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/15/sggqa-149-creator-chat-the-captain-of-team-apple/
TCL 10 Pro vs iPhone SE https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/15/iphone-se-vs-tcl-10-pro-budget-battle/
How do I compare OnePlus vs LG this year? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/16/oneplus-8-vs-8-pro-vs-lg-v60-how-do-i-do-this/
Juan on All About Android! https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/472?autostart=false
Twitter SAYS they’ll mark Trump tweets as “misleading” https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/tech/twitter-coronavirus-misinformation/index.html
California continues feud with Elon Musk https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-california-spacex-idUSKBN22R389?utm_source=reddit.com
Apple one step closer to finishing battery throttling lawsuit https://www.law360.com/articles/1274063
We’ll probably see a Google antitrust lawsuit soon https://www.msn.com/en-us/finance/other/google-antitrust-road-map-heads-to-doj-with-us-suit-looming/ar-BB14eZE9
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Oppo warns about fast charging https://www.gizchina.com/2020/05/11/oppo-warns-40w-fast-charging-degrades-the-smartphone-battery/
Is data collection worth a cheaper phone? https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-privacy-cheap-phone-1118444/
Key researcher leaving Pixel Team https://www.engadget.com/marc-levoy-leaves-google-pixel-camera-160633238.html
Juan Rambles on about a bunch of phones or something…

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#SGGQA 149: Creator Chat - The Captain of Team Apple!

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:52:22 -0000

The game has changed.

What YouTube looks like today for a new creator is a completely different than what I experienced coming up. I’ve mentioned on this podcast that I think it looks like a more difficult path building an audience and monetizing a channel.

Over the last couple years, one of my favorite channels to follow is hosted by Vyyyper. The man about tech. The self-proclaimed captain of team apple. He’s putting out high energy, entertaining tech commentary, and he’s been collaborating with high profile channels to talk about cool gadgets.

Though while I’ve been watching, his channel has become an example of how YouTube’s algorithm can stand in the way of a creator’s success. He took some time to chat about his experiences on YouTube, producing his own podcast, and setting new goals while trying to figure out Youtube’s algorithms.

Vyyyper on Twitter https://twitter.com/Vyyyper Vyyyper on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/1vyyyper

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#SGGQA 148: FCC Fines Sinclair, Apple Sued for Antennas, and I Have TOO MANY PHONES!

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:09:29 -0000

The FCC delivers its largest fine ever to Sinclair Media. Social media struggles to contain spread of misinformation. Apple gets hit with a second lawsuit over antennas in less expensive iPhones. Amazon sued over digital movie downloads which you don’t really own.

And let’s chat about the awesome phones coming soon to video reviews near you!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
#2020Hearing: Modern Life is LOUD https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/28/2020hearing-modern-life-is-really-loud/
OnePlus 8: By the Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/29/oneplus-8-and-8-pro-by-the-benchmarks/
iPhone SE to SE 2020: Passing the Torch https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/01/iphone-se-to-iphone-se-2020-passing-the-torch/
Do you NEED a nicer mic? Comica STM-01 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/05/do-you-really-need-a-nicer-microphone-comica-stm01-review/
LG V60 Camera Conclusion https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/08/lg-v60-camera-conclusion-one-major-upgrade/
Creator Chat – Joshua Vergara https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/08/sggqa-147-creator-chat-joshua-vergara-on-tech-tea-and-gratitude/
FCC Fines Sinclair https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/05/fcc-fines-sinclair-48m-refuses-to-revoke-its-broadcast-licenses/
FB and YT struggle to remove conspiracy video https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/07/facebook-youtube-struggling-to-remove-plandemic-conspiracy-video.html
Apple sued AGAIN over antennas https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/05/06/apple-facing-second-lawsuit-over-iphone-xrs-inferior-2×2-mimo-antennas
Amazon sued for digital movie sales https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200505/23193344443/amazon-sued-saying-youve-bought-movies-that-it-can-take-away-you.shtml
Senators asking Amazon for more information on whistle blowers being fired https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2020.05.06%20Letter%20to%20Amazon%20from%20Senators%20Warren,%20Sanders,%20Booker,%20Brown,%20colleagues.pdf
Senators asking Comcast to open up WiFi to the public https://gizmodo.com/senators-are-calling-on-comcast-to-open-its-public-wifi-1843341807?rev=1588971919048
Elon Musk feuding with California https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-says-tesla-moving-hq-181109558.html
Thunderbolt is super insecure https://www.engadget.com/thunderbolt-flaw-access-data-theft-075856181.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
The Pixel 4a looks to be delayed again https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/05/11/google-pixel-4a-postponed-early-june/
Qualcomm shows off more powerful mid-range chip https://www.androidcentral.com/qualcomms-new-snapdragon-768-offers-big-cpu-and-gpu-upgrades
Juan Rambles on about a bunch of phones or something…

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#SGGQA 147: Creator Chat - Joshua Vergara on Tech, Tea, and Gratitude

Fri, 08 May 2020 17:08:30 -0000

A community is like a garden. With some care and attention, you grow community you want. You wouldn’t want to put all your energy into building a community of poison ivy.

Joshua Vergara is one of the more thoughtful creators I follow. I particularly appreciate his focus on the lifestyle side while reviewing lifestyle tech. He took a little time to chat about what it was like moving from one smartphone publication to another, how he got started shooting video reviews, and we took a little time to catch up and chat about tea.

Catch JV on the links below: Josh on Twitter https://twitter.com/jvtechtea Josh on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSy9Nf-NSaQbP4PyA5jnd2A/ Josh on Pocketnow https://pocketnow.com/author/joshuavergara

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#SGGQA 146: Disney+ Tweet Backfires, Xiaomi Tracking, TCL 10L Reactions

Mon, 04 May 2020 19:02:53 -0000

A judge orders FCC to release more information on fake Net Neutrality comments. No one’s been paid by the Equifax settlement. Xiaomi sending off all your browser data to poorly protected servers. Disney+ trying to OWN #Maythefourth.

And the TCL 10L made QUITE an impression on gadget reviewers.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
#2020Hearing: Modern Life is LOUD https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/28/2020hearing-modern-life-is-really-loud/
OnePlus 8: By the Benchmarks https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/29/oneplus-8-and-8-pro-by-the-benchmarks/
iPhone SE to SE 2020: Passing the Torch https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/01/iphone-se-to-iphone-se-2020-passing-the-torch/
Creator Chat: Nick Gray on rebuilding Phandroid https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/01/sggqa-145-creator-chat-nick-gray-on-rebuilding-phandroid/
Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro: The BOOM Buds https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/05/02/anker-soundcore-liberty-2-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-review-the-boom-earbuds/
Newegg: RTX Voice Setup and Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNWZTlGf0og
Newegg: Content Creation at home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydYfZNto36Y
Judge orders FCC to deliver info on fake Net Neutrality comments https://gizmodo.com/judge-orders-fcc-to-hand-over-ip-addresses-linked-to-fa-1843202071
No one’s been paid for the Equifax settlement https://www.interest.com/personal-finance/275-days-since-equifax-data-breach-settlement/
Red-Flagging misinformation slows spread of fake news https://phys.org/news/2020-04-red-flagging-misinformation-fake-news-social.html
Disney+ trying to own your star wars memories https://twitter.com/disneyplus/status/1254772307941191686
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Xiaomi to offer opt out of browser tracking https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-data-collection-1114734/
Nokia 9.3 renders look GOOD https://pocketnow.com/could-this-be-the-nokia-9-3-pureview
TCL 10L is in TK’s hands https://twitter.com/tkdsl8655/status/1256307430864023552?s=20
Painfully Honest Tech looking at the 10L https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wGQjzkPJ9A
Juan Rambles on about fun free things on the internet or something…

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#SGGQA 145: Creator Chat - Nick Gray on rebuilding Phandroid

Fri, 01 May 2020 21:55:53 -0000

Building something new can be really difficult, but reviving a quiet channel is a whole different can of worms.

Algorithms and popularity, reaching out to lapsed community members while interacting with new community members. Even sorting out your commenter troll strategy.

Nick Gray is one of the tech reviewers I’ve followed the longest in my career. I remember sorting through his articles as I was getting into Windows Mobile PDA’s. Today he’s set his on rebuilding one of the original Android internet publications. He took some time to chat about the challenges of bringing a news site back from the dead.

Catch Nick on the links below: Nick on Twitter https://twitter.com/nickmgray PhanDroid Home Site https://phandroid.com/ PhanDroid on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/phandroid

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#SGGQA 144: Fighting Misinformation on Social Media, Net Neutrality Rejected, iPhone SE vs OnePlus 8

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:47:47 -0000

Social media companies are taking a harder stance against conspiracy theories and misinformation. The FCC is rejecting calls to extend the deadline for Net Neutrality comments while ISPs credit the Net Neutrality repeal for improved broadband performance. The Apple Watch turns 5! OnePlus details layoffs in Europe. Danger 5 returns as an audio play!

And let’s pit the iPhone SE against the OnePlus 8 FOR NO GOOD REASON!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

Focals Long Term Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/21/focals-long-term-review-smart-glasses-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/
Portrait Mode Fight! Pixel 4 vs LG V60 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/23/portrait-mode-fight-software-vs-hardware-pixel-4-vs-lg-v60/
Creator Chat with Jason Howell https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/24/sggqa-143-creator-chat-jason-howell-from-all-about-android/
iPhone SE BENCHMARKED https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/25/iphone-se-benchmarked-more-powerful-than-all-the-androids/
TK streams iPhone first impressions with Juan https://youtu.be/iV-zeNS_HsE
Juan streams iPhone second impressions with TK https://youtu.be/M-sciPQavHw
Juan guests on Android Central’s Podcast https://www.androidcentral.com/ac-podcast-471-juan-carlos-bagnell-more-just-some-gadget-guy
Shivr 3D Bluetooth Headphones Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/26/shivr-bluetooth-headphones-review-is-3d-audio-what-you-need/
Newegg Tips and Tricks to Improve Work From Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP-kVHwKqF4
LG V60 Review! It’s BIG! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/10/lg-v60-thinq-review-its-big/
Tech Resources for HomeSchooling- Newegg https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/31/great-tech-resources-for-homeschooling-videos-apps-and-websites/
Telecoms claim killing Net Neutrality helped during the Pandemic https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200420/08133144330/telecoms-latest-dumb-claim-internet-only-works-during-pandemic-because-we-killed-net-neutrality.shtml
FCC Rejects extension for Net Neutrality comments period https://www.engadget.com/fcc-rejects-extension-request-for-comments-on-net-neutrality-rollback-124331306.html
Twitter changing guidelines on spreading misinformation https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/covid-19.html#unverifiedclaims
WhatsApp slowing spread of fake news https://www.engadget.com/whats-apps-new-forwarding-limits-are-slowing-the-spread-of-fake-news-105500893.html
YouTube CEO suggests banning content contradicting WHO https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-will-ban-anything-against-who-guidance-2020-4
Apple Watch turns 5 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/the-apple-watch-turns-5-what-we-got-right-and-what-we-got-wrong/ar-BB13erEy
OnePlus details layoffs in Europe https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/update-on-strategic-changes-in-europe.1218391/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
OnePlus 8 and iPhone SE early impressions!
Danger 5 Returns as an Audio Play https://deadline.com/2020/04/danger-5-cast-creators-reunite-for-audible-podcast-series-1202916907/#comments
Library of Congress opens up free audio and video content for creators http://citizendj.labs.loc.gov.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/
Juan Rambles on about fun free things on the internet or something…

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#SGGQA 143: Creator Chat - Jason Howell from All About Android

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:54:23 -0000

Welcome to another creator chat on the SGGQA podcast channel. An occasional series of interviews, where we get to hear from folks making cool things on the internet.

There’s something so surreal about producing these interviews. Whenever I listen to podcasts, I have a running conversation playing out in my head with the podcast hosts. Those times I’ve been a guest on All About Android, there’s always a moment when it hits me.

I’m not just playing this out in my head, the hosts are actually replying to me.

For a huge chunk of my gadget reviewing career, Jason Howell has been one of those voices I’ve followed in tech commentary. A down to earth style, some charm, some wit, and a thoughtful approach to consumer commentary.

Few people in any creative industry can claim the same consistency and quality in producing a show as Jason can. Closing in on ten years of producing and hosting All About Android, I geeked out with this fantastic host to chat about how he got into the creator space and the changes he’s seen in producing online content.

All About Android https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android YellowGold Music http://yellowgoldmusic.com/

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#SGGQA 142: Pixel Chips, ESRB vs Lootboxes, Thoughts on the iPhone SE 2020

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:14:19 -0000

Protests against Social Distancing are HORRIFICALLY astro-turfed! ESRB is labeling games with lootboxes in the ratings! Google might make their own chips for future Pixels! Huawei is using DSLRs AGAIN for “sample photos”. Samsung is pulling the “green tint” update for the Galaxy S20. We’ve got more fun internet freebies on the way!

And here are my thoughts on the new iPhone SE 2020 (before i get my hands on it)!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

LG V60 Review! It’s BIG! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/10/lg-v60-thinq-review-its-big/
Use the LG Dual Screen LIKE A BOSS! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/18/lg-v60-dual-screen-pro-tips-rock-two-screens-like-a-boss/
My Phone Bias Part 2 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/16/my-phone-bias-part-2-its-not-about-slamming-popular-phones/
ZeroLemon Pixel 4 Battery Case https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/16/zerolemon-battery-case-for-the-pixel-4-because-we-know-the-pixel-could-use-a-little-help/
1MORE BT Portable Speaker https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/17/1more-bluetooth-speakers-double-your-fun-not-the-price/
Newegg: Hands on with the AERO 17 HDR https://youtu.be/i_FDeMfV25U
Tech Resources for HomeSchooling- Newegg https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/31/great-tech-resources-for-homeschooling-videos-apps-and-websites/
Protest websites are SCARY astro-turf https://www.reddit.com/r/maryland/comments/g3niq3/isimplycannotbelievethatpeopleare/fnstpyl/
ESRB labeling games with “random” mechanics https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/esrb-ratings-label-loot-boxes/
Google to make its own chips for future Pixels https://www.axios.com/scoop-google-readies-its-own-chip-for-future-pixels-chromebooks-e5f8479e-4a38-485c-a264-9ef9cf68908c.html
Android Malware XHelper Analyzed https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/04/solved-how-android-backdoor-called-xhelper-survives-factory-resets/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Huawei caught using DSLRs AGAIN https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-misleading-dslr-photos-1108865/
Samsung Pulls “Green Tint” update for Galaxy S20 https://pocketnow.com/samsung-pulls-software-update-which-causes-galaxy-s20-ultra-issues
LG gives us a better look at the Velvet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKS3pX6CeQI
Netflix puts Documentaries on YouTube for Free https://www.engadget.com/netflix-streaming-documentaries-teachers-students-155354626.html
Pink Floyd Streams concert for free https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/04/pink-floyd-youtube-concert-series/
Juan Rambles on about fun free things on the internet or something…

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#SGGQA 141: LG Velvet Rumors, OnePlus 8 Leaks, and Sony's BEAUTIFUL new Controller!

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:41:43 -0000

MORE 5G towers are burning thanks to conspiracy theories spreading online. Horrible people are stiffing Instacart Drivers. Apple and Google team up on disease tracking. Recent updates are wrecking Galaxy Notes and Macbooks. Sony’s new controller is gorgeous! LG’s new phone is called the Velvet!

And lwe’ll take a quick look at some of the top OnePlus 8 rumors before tomorrow’s launch event!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

LG V60 Review! It’s BIG! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/10/lg-v60-thinq-review-its-big/
LePow 15″ Portable Monitor: When You NEED a Second Screen Fast… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/09/lepow-15-6-portable-monitor-review-add-a-second-screen-fast/
BWOne and SGG Chat about iPhones, USB-C, and Desktop Modes https://youtu.be/PvHcr02q_Uc
#2020Hearing How our Ears Work! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/15/2020hearing-how-your-ears-work-with-a-little-help-from-some-old-educational-films/
Tech Resources for HomeSchooling- Newegg https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/31/great-tech-resources-for-homeschooling-videos-apps-and-websites/
Dutch 5G Towers Burned https://www.reuters.com/article/us-netherlands-5g-sabotage/dutch-telecommunications-towers-damaged-by-5g-protestors-telegraaf-idUSKCN21T09P?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews
People Bait and Switching Instacart Workers https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/10/21216317/instacart-tip-baiting-grocery-employees-delivery-pandemic
Apple and Google work together on Tracking https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/apple-and-google-partner-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology
Note 9 Displays failing after March Update https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Note/Samsung-Note-9-Display-Brightness-Issues/m-p/3958922#M114611
MacOS Flaw bricking MacBooks https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/nasty-macos-flaw-is-bricking-macbooks-dont-install-this-update
Hangouts now called Google Chat https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/google-hangouts-officially-rebrands-as-google-chat/ar-BB12rccl
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Lumia Windows on Arm project gets official site https://woa-project.github.io/LumiaWOA/
Sony takes the wraps off of the new PS5 controller https://www.engadget.com/playstation-5-controller-dualsense-photos-202718532.html
LG’s new phone will be called the Velvet http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2020/04/lg-embarks-on-new-product-roadmap-with-lg-velvet/
OnePlus 9 Pop-Up Box leaks https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-8-pop-up-box-1105850/
Radiohead sharing concerts for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaJKOUQS1T4
Apollo 13 in REAL TIME https://apolloinrealtime.org/13/
Twitch Watch Parties testing with more streamers https://twitter.com/TravisShreffler/status/1185337398651183114
Juan Rambles on about fun free things on the internet or something…

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#SGGQA 140: 5G Towers Burned, TCL Flagship Phones, Exynos 990 vs SD 865

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:23:57 -0000

5G towers are burning thanks to conspiracy theories spreading online. Zoom is facing more issues for privacy. Skype wants to be your next video conferencing champ. T-Mobile and Sprint are now one. Samsung talks about the difference between the Exynos and the Snapdragon.

And let’s take a quick look at the TCL 10 pricing!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

#2020Hearing How our Ears Work! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/15/2020hearing-how-your-ears-work-with-a-little-help-from-some-old-educational-films/
Tech Resources for HomeSchooling- Newegg https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/31/great-tech-resources-for-homeschooling-videos-apps-and-websites/
Does the Galaxy S20 use a “Fake Zoom”? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/01/does-the-galaxy-s20-use-a-fake-zoom/
OnePlus 7T vs 7 Pro LONG term comparison https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/03/oneplus-7-pro-vs-7t-long-term-comparison-when-has-a-phone-surprised-you/
PowerDirector has a NEW LAYOUT! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/04/05/powerdirector-mobile-new-layout-i-kinda-dont-love-it/
LG V60 vs LG V50: Worth a One-Year Upgrade? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/26/lg-v60-vs-v50-worth-a-one-year-upgrade/
The LG V60 supports a REAL stylus! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/27/lg-v60-supports-a-real-stylus-sketching-and-gaming-on-a-dual-screen-phone/
Juan talking V60 on the Material Podcast https://www.relay.fm/material/248
A bad Google April Fools Joke https://agreenergoogle.com/
Schools stop using Zoom https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/school-districts-e2-80-94-including-nyc-e2-80-99s-e2-80-94-start-banning-zoom-because-of-online-security-issues/ar-BB12duJy
Skype fights Zoom with “Meet Now” https://www.androidauthority.com/skype-meet-now-feature-1102935/
UK 5G towers are burning https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/04/827343675/u-k-cellphone-towers-ablaze-as-conspiracy-theories-link-5g-networks-to-covid-19
YouTube removes 5G conspiracy videos https://www.engadget.com/2020-04-05-youtube-to-remove-5g-coronavirus-videos.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
T-Mobile and Sprint are Official! https://www.t-mobile.com/news/t-mobile-sprint-one-company
Samsung Responds to Exynos vs Snapdragon woes https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsungs-statement-exynos-990-vs-snapdragon-865-unconvincing/
Samsung XCover FieldPro is… Pricey… https://www.androidcentral.com/samsungs-rugged-galaxy-xcover-fieldpro-now-sale-us-1100
Alton Brown’s Pantry Raid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKnTtTyuFts&list=PLSL8Njz6ML7B7WDzEqCZAS4JIqzSiJe3U
SyFy releases Battlestar Galactica https://www.syfy.com/battlestargalactica
Juan Rambles on about fun free things on the internet or something…

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#SGGQA 139: T-Mobile $15 Plans, Zoom and FaceBook, No LG G9 in 2020?

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:31:15 -0000

Did Amazon jack up prices alongside gougers? Why was Zoom sending data to FaceBook? Verizon and T-Mobile had some good news to share with customers! The Huawei P40 was announced!

And will there really be no LG G9 in 2020?

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Stories This Week:

#2020Hearing How our Ears Work! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/15/2020hearing-how-your-ears-work-with-a-little-help-from-some-old-educational-films/
LG V60 vs LG V50: Worth a One-Year Upgrade? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/26/lg-v60-vs-v50-worth-a-one-year-upgrade/
The LG V60 supports a REAL stylus! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/27/lg-v60-supports-a-real-stylus-sketching-and-gaming-on-a-dual-screen-phone/
Trevolo S Review: BenQ made a speaker? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/29/benq-trevolo-s-review-benq-made-a-bluetooth-speaker/
5 Tips for Working from home! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/13/5-tips-for-working-from-home-in-under-five-minutes/
Amazon RAISED prices WITH gougers https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/data-shows-amazon-raised-prices-during-pandemic-alongside-sellers-accused-of-price-gouging
Zoom Removes FaceBook Data Sharing https://www.vice.com/enus/article/z3b745/zoom-removes-code-that-sends-data-to-facebook?utmsource=reddit.com
Star Trek Voyager gets unofficial 4K facelift https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-29-star-trek-voyager-4k-unofficial-ai-remaster.html
Verizon provides internet to LAUSD students https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-provide-unlimited-internet-lausd
T-Mobile’s newest plan starts at $15 a month https://www.t-mobile.com/news/tmobile-connect-launch
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Huawei P40+ was announced https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huawei-p40-series-marks-the-age-of-visionary-photography-301030449.html
LG might cancel the G9 http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/03/693_287001.html
Internet Archive Opens their entire lending library https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/03/internet-archive-offers-thousands-of-copyrighted-books-for-free-online/
Some Good News with John Krasinski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5pgG1MhU
Juan Rambles on about fun free things on the internet or something…

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#SGGQA 138: Medical Right to Repair, LG V60 Impressions, Fun Internet Freebies

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:24:30 -0000

Right to repair is more critcal than ever for medical equipment. Netflix and YouTube throttle quality in Europe. Are gamers next? Huawei helps folks side load apps with App Search. Microsoft shows off a new UI for Windows 10.

And let’s chat about some cheap and free internet finds for when we’re all stuck at home!

Get your tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

- - #2020Hearing How our Ears Work! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/15/2020hearing-how-your-ears-work-with-a-little-help-from-some-old-educational-films/ - - ZTE Nubia Z20 Look Back https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/22/zte-nubia-z20-my-dual-screen-dream-come-true/ - - Juan and TK’s Super Hyped LG V60 Live Stream https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/20/super-hyped-lg-v60-first-impressions-live-stream-with-tk-bay/ - - TK and Juan’s Saturday V60 Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISxcL9UTabE - - Juan’s Newegg Unboxing Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emAXfW3Z6ZA - - A Trip to an Amazon 4-Star https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/19/a-field-trip-to-amazon-4-star-is-the-future-of-retail-more-physical-stores/ - - Building a Ghost Canyon NUC https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/18/intel-ghost-canyon-nuc-building-the-big-boy-nuc/ - - 5 Tips for Working from home! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/13/5-tips-for-working-from-home-in-under-five-minutes/ - - Right to Repair for Medical Equipment https://uspirg.org/news/usp/advocates-say-remove-barriers-fixing-ventilators-other-covid-19-related-medical-equipment - - Good Samaritans 3D print Ventilator Valves https://www.fastcompany.com/90479259/how-to-design-an-effective-schedule-during-stressful-times - - Netflix and YouTube throttle quality to ease traffic in Europe https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/19/tech/netflix-internet-overload-eu/index.html - - Amazon limits “non-essential” orders in France and Italy https://venturebeat.com/2020/03/23/amazon-will-limit-non-essential-orders-in-france-and-italy-under-coronavirus-strain/ - - TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week - - Huawei’s App Search helps Sideload APKs https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-appsearch-download-popular-apps-without-google-play-store/ - - Ray Tracing coming to Vulkan https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/18/ray-tracing-in-vulkan/ - - Paramount sends RomCom to Netflix https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paramount-sends-lovebirds-netflix-1285470 - - Microsoft shows off new Windows 10 UI https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/232927/microsoft-shows-off-windows-10-ui-updates-in-milestone-video# - - Juan Rambles on about fun free things on the internet or something…

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#SGGQA 137: ISPs Pledge, Gates Steps Down, Apple Fined in France, LG V60 Price Revealed!

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:49:58 -0000

The FCC is asking ISPs to PRETTY PLEASE treat the internet like a utility during this "social distancing" experiment. Apple is fined 1.2 Billion in France over anti-competitive sales practices. Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board. The EU is planning sweeping Right to Repair legislation.

And did you stream Frozen 2 early? WE DID!

Let's get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

#2020Hearing How our Ears Work! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/15/2020hearing-how-your-ears-work-with-a-little-help-from-some-old-educational-films/
iPhone 11 Pro Max Camera Conclusion! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/11/iphone-11-pro-camera-conclusion-the-best-auto-shooter-of-2019/
5 Tips for Working from home! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/13/5-tips-for-working-from-home-in-under-five-minutes/
LG’s FTC Violation? https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/10/eminem-lil-yachty-and-lg-does-v60-product-placement-violate-ftc-guidelines/
Knives Out and Playing by Apple’s Rules https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/08/knives-out-and-playing-by-apples-rules/
LG V60 First look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/26/lg-v60-first-look-the-budget-friendly-premium-pro-phone/
FCC wants internet treated like a utility NOW https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/03/after-deregulatory-blitz-fcc-scrambles-to-prevent-isp-abuse-during-pandemic/
Lewandowski ordered to pay Google $179 Million https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/04/anthony-levandowski-ordered-to-pay-179-million-to-google/
Apple fined 1.2 Billion in France for anti-competition https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/16/apple-fined-record-1-2b-in-france-over-anti-competitive-sales-practices/
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft Board https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51883377
EU plans Right to Repair rules https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/11/eu-brings-in-right-to-repair-rules-for-phones-and-tablets
US Tech companies to pay new UK Tax https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/11/tech/uk-digital-tech-tax/index.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Star Wars and Frozen 2 stream early https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/13/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-early-vod/?utmmedium=newsletter&utmsource=morningafter
Ken Burns Baseball free to stream https://www.pbs.org/show/baseball/
Met nightly Opera https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Met-Opes-To-Launch-Free-Nightly-Streams-During-Coronavirus-Closure-20200313
Moto’s new phone has a waterfall display https://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-one-2020-90hz-waterfall-display-5g-support/
Juan Rambles on about LG V60 pricing or something… https://9to5google.com/2020/03/16/lg-v60-thinq-price/

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#SGGQA 136: Apple Battery Throttling Settlement, Oppo Find X2, Coronavirus Cancelling Everything

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 18:53:10 -0000

Apple might finally have to pay a fine over it’s practice of slowing down older phones, but will it be enough of a penalty to prevent future planned obsolescence practices? The Oppo Find X2 looks like a beast of a phone at a PREMIUM price.

And Coronavirus out here just cancelling EVERYTHING!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

A good problem to have? The future of my audio reviews (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/34606836
iPhone 11 Pro Max Camera Deep Dive Review (Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/posts/34667961
Using Microsoft Office on a dual screen phone https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/04/microsoft-office-and-the-future-of-dual-screen-phones/
Knives Out and Playing by Apple’s Rules https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/03/08/knives-out-and-playing-by-apples-rules/
#2020Hearing: Setting a safe headphone volume (can be tricky) https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/07/setting-a-safe-volume-for-your-headphones-can-be-tricky/
LG V60 First look! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/26/lg-v60-first-look-the-budget-friendly-premium-pro-phone/
Hitchhikers Guide turns 42 this year https://www.economist.com/prospero/2020/03/06/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-turns-42
Over a billion Android devices at risk for security threats https://fossbytes.com/over-billion-android-devices-risk-end-of-update-cycle/
Are Nokia phones sending data to overseas servers? https://fossbytes.com/over-billion-android-devices-risk-end-of-update-cycle/
Apple to pay UP TO $500 million for throttling https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-iphones-settlement/apple-to-pay-up-to-500-million-to-settle-u-s-lawsuit-over-slow-iphones-idUSKBN20P2E7
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
The Oppo Find X2 looks like a beast https://www.oppo.com/en/smartphone-find-x2-pro/
Gates Foundation to issue Coronavirus home testing kits https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/08/gates-foundation-backed-program-will-soon-be-issuing-home-testing-kits-for-covid-19-in-seattle/
Uber says it will compensate drivers diagnosed with Coronavirus https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uber/uber-says-it-will-compensate-drivers-diagnosed-with-coronavirus-idUSKBN20U105
Stanford moves classes online to deal with outbreak https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/07/stanford-moves-classes-online-due-to-coronavirus/
How Google is trying to spread better info on the outbreak https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/coronavirus-covid19-response
Austin cancels SXSW https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/06/austin-cancels-sxsw-over-coronavirus-fears/

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#SGGQA 135: Galaxy S20 Sales Slump, FCC fining Carriers, Moment Leaves Android

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:55:08 -0000

The Galaxy S20 is in a sales slump. Is Coronavirus to blame? The FCC is fining carriers for selling location data, but will the punishment fit the crime? Moment is pulling their camera app from Android devices.

And why can’t bad guys in movies use iPhones?

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

TEAM SGG – State of the Patreon for February 2020 https://www.patreon.com/posts/34373635
#2020Hearing: Setting a safe headphone volume (can be tricky) http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/07/setting-a-safe-volume-for-your-headphones-can-be-tricky/
LG V60 First look! http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/26/lg-v60-first-look-the-budget-friendly-premium-pro-phone/
UAG Monarch Case for Pixel 4XL http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/28/uag-monarch-case-for-the-pixel-4-xl-when-your-fabric-case-gets-gross/
Galaxy S20: What is a reviewer’s responsibility? http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/29/samsung-galaxy-s20-what-is-a-reviewers-responsibility/
1More True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Review! http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/30/1more-true-wirless-anc-in-ear-headphones-review-terrible-name-amazing-earbuds/
Your phone is faster than a laptop. http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/01/your-phone-is-faster-than-a-laptop/
FCC fining carriers for selling location data https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/technology/fcc-location-data.html?partner=IFTTT
Airpods (probably) are really bad for your hearing https://www.insidehook.com/article/health-and-fitness/airpods-bad-for-your-hearing
Apple won’t let bad guys use iPhones in movies https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/26/apple-wont-let-bad-guys-use-iphones-in-movies-says-knives-out-director.html
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Apple and Samsung are “winning” the phone market https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/29/top-selling-smartphones-2019-apple-samsung/
Moment pulls camera app from Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shopmoment.momentprocamera
Samsung Galaxy S20 sales are ‘Disappointing’ https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/306817-sales-of-the-galaxy-s20-tank-compared-with-last-year-coronavirus-blamed
LG display production disrupted by coronavirus shut down https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/29/lg-display-shuts-factory-over-coronavirus/
Juan rambles on about the new gadget lab!

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#SGGQA 134: New XPERIA, New HUAWEI, BRAND NEW GADGET LAB!

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:19:57 -0000

Say hello to GadgetLab 3.0! My new home office is in ROUGH shape, but we’re gonna trial run this space with a podcast! Could be an epic failure, but I’m so tired, it should be hilarious!

Also, We’re gonna chat some Net Neutrality news, some flat earth news, and an exciting new phone announcement from Sony!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Introducing #2020Hearing – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/15/2020hearing-a-year-long-tech-project-to-protect-your-hearing/
iPhone 11 Pro Max Review: Is it “PRO”? http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/14/iphone-11-pro-max-review-worthy-of-a-pro-label/
Mixcder E10 Bluetooth ANC Headphones Review http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/16/mixcder-e10-bluetooth-headphones-with-anc-more-fashion-bang-for-your-buck/
#2020Hearing: Setting a safe headphone volume (can be tricky) http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/07/setting-a-safe-volume-for-your-headphones-can-be-tricky/
LG V50 on Android 10 – DESKTOP MODE – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/22/lg-v50-on-android-10-new-os-new-ux-and-a-desktop-mode/
1More True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Review! http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/30/1more-true-wirless-anc-in-ear-headphones-review-terrible-name-amazing-earbuds/
#2020Hearing: Choosing the Right Headphones http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/24/choosing-the-right-headphones-for-you-2020hearing/
Your phone is faster than a laptop. http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/01/your-phone-is-faster-than-a-laptop/
FCC forced to re-open comments on Net Neutrality https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/21/fcc-public-comment-net-neutrality/
Flat Earther rocket enthusiast dies in homemade rocket https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51602655
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Huawei launches a new folding Mate XS https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/02/huawei-mate-xs-announced
Sony announces new XPERIAs https://pressroom.pixelshift.studio/xperia-assets?utmsource=email&utmmedium=campaign&utmid=campaignhClbQVrJ.contactaeXr_d8x5#
Juan rambles on about the new gadget lab!

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#SGGQA 133: Z Flip at the Oscars, LG V60 Leaks, Apple Fined for Throttling iPhones

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:02:30 -0000

A US appeals court refuses to rehear the case against the FCC’s repeal of Net Neutrality. More companies are pulling out of MWC. The iPhone 11 might be producing more RF radiation than advertised. Motorola defends the RAZR’s durability. The Z Flip shows up at the Oscars.

And let’s dig into a few leaked images of the LG V60!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Introducing #2020Hearing – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/15/2020hearing-a-year-long-tech-project-to-protect-your-hearing/
Blackberry leaves the Smartphone market. Again. http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/08/blon-bl-03-review-30-earbuds-should-we-believe-the-hype/
#2020Hearing: Setting a safe headphone volume (can be tricky) http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/07/setting-a-safe-volume-for-your-headphones-can-be-tricky/
BLON BL-03 in-ear buds review: is the hype legit? http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/03/blackberry-leaves-the-smartphone-market-again-some-rambling-thoughts-on-how-we-review-gadgets/
Juan’s camera FAILING on Tech Down Over https://youtu.be/ALbU5aAy61c
LG V50 on Android 10 – DESKTOP MODE – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/22/lg-v50-on-android-10-new-os-new-ux-and-a-desktop-mode/
1More True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Review! http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/30/1more-true-wirless-anc-in-ear-headphones-review-terrible-name-amazing-earbuds/
#2020Hearing: Choosing the Right Headphones http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/24/choosing-the-right-headphones-for-you-2020hearing/
Your phone is faster than a laptop. http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/01/your-phone-is-faster-than-a-laptop/
US Appeals court passes on Net Neutrality https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/07/net-neutrality-us-appeals-court/
Apple fined in France for iPhone throttling https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51413724
Are iPhones producing more radiation than is safe? https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/radio-frequency-exposure-test-iphone-11-pro-double-fcc-limits
Sony joins list of companies pulling out of MWC https://www.cnet.com/news/sony-withdraws-from-mwc-2020-over-coronavirus-concerns/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Samsung Z Flip teased at the Oscars https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/samsung-shows-galaxy-z-flip-phone-during-oscars-2020/ar-BBZOWdI
Moto Defends RAZR durability https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/just-one-day-after-launch-moto-razr-durability-problems-begin-to-pile-up/
Juan rambles on about LG V60 leaks or some stuff… https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/lg-v60-thinq-tipped-to-come-with-four-cameras-5000mah-battery-1645008-2020-02-10

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#SGGQA 132: RIP Blackberry Mobile, GOP vs Encryption, Samsung Z Flip Leaks

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 19:45:38 -0000

The FCC has concluded carriers illegally sold your data, but they probably won’t do much to punish them. The EU overwhelmingly votes in favor of a universal phone charger. Law enforcement can easily crack most iPhones, but the GOP still wants to end encryption for consumers. Folks are going deaf at a shocking rate, but little is being done to help people protect their hearing.

The Moto RAZR is too fragile to be displayed at Wal-Mart. The Samsung Z Flip leaks ahead of its press event.

And we say goodbye to Blackberry phones. Again.

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week

Introducing #2020Hearing – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/15/2020hearing-a-year-long-tech-project-to-protect-your-hearing/
LG V50 on Android 10 – DESKTOP MODE – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/22/lg-v50-on-android-10-new-os-new-ux-and-a-desktop-mode/
1More True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Review! http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/30/1more-true-wirless-anc-in-ear-headphones-review-terrible-name-amazing-earbuds/
#2020Hearing: Choosing the Right Headphones http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/24/choosing-the-right-headphones-for-you-2020hearing/
Your phone is faster than a laptop. http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/02/01/your-phone-is-faster-than-a-laptop/
FCC says carriers violated federal law https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/31/fcc-carriers-violated-federal-law-selling-location-data/
EU lawmakers vote to support universal charger https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-regulations-chargers/eu-lawmakers-with-eye-on-apple-call-for-common-mobile-charger-idUSKBN1ZT1VV
Report shows law enforcement more easily defeating iPhone security https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/n7jevz/government-report-reveals-its-favorite-way-to-hack-iphones-without-backdoors
Lindsey Graham drafting bill to end encryption https://gizmodo.com/lindsey-graham-is-quietly-preparing-a-mess-of-a-bill-tr-1841394208
Modern society is probably making you deaf https://elemental.medium.com/you-might-be-losing-your-hearing-and-you-dont-even-know-it-b621f6b4aadd
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
RIP Android Authority Podcast https://twitter.com/DeadTechnology/status/1223394548744966147
RIP Android Tablet market share https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS45959420
RIP Moto RAZR display phone https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS45959420
RIP Samsung Z Flip design secrecy https://twitter.com/BenGeskin/status/1223926886658605056
RIP Blackberry Mobile https://twitter.com/BBMobile/status/1224331849201258496

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#SGGQA 131: Right to Repair in WA, USB-C iPhones, Moto Bumps and Lumps

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:09:00 -0000

The US military is starting to advocate for Right to Repair legislation. Washington State examines right to repair. The EU considers a law forcing companies to use USB-C for chargers, but Apple claims that will stifle innovation. Motorola is trying to prepare consumers for FRAGILE folding phones.

And Microsoft is rolling out developer tools for dual screened hardware!

Let’s get our tech week started off right! Get the ad-free version of this episode!

Stories This Week:

Introducing #2020Hearing – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/15/2020hearing-a-year-long-tech-project-to-protect-your-hearing/
LG V50 on Android 10 – DESKTOP MODE – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/22/lg-v50-on-android-10-new-os-new-ux-and-a-desktop-mode/
NexDock 2 First Look – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/23/nexdock-2-first-look-turn-your-phone-into-a-laptop-its-finally-here/
#2020Hearing: Choosing the Right Headphones http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/24/choosing-the-right-headphones-for-you-2020hearing/
LG Tone Free: A Second Try – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/25/lg-tone-free-true-wireless-earbuds-review-a-second-try-at-cutting-the-cord/
Newegg RTX Theater QUAKE 2! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtHOPo-iAIQ
LG V50 Recap on Android Authority Podcast – http://podcasts.androidauthority.com/lgs-promise-and-googles-experiments?tdest_id=1285349
US Military Needs Right to Repair https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/302389-the-us-military-needs-right-to-repair-legislation-to-fix-its-own-broken-equipment
Washington State Committee Meeting on Right to Repair (Jan 21) https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/#//28240/////year
EU considering law for universal phone charger https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-we-may-need-a-law-to-force-iphones-to-adopt-usb-c
Apple says EU law would stifle innovation https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/23/apple-rejects-eu-call-for-common-phone-charger/
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the iPad unveiling https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/eukyvs/todaymarksthe10thanniversaryofsteve_jobs/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Moto says Bumps and Lumps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjhheCPlRFU
Google Nearby Sharing in Action https://www.xda-developers.com/nearby-sharing-airdrop-for-android-file-sharing/
Microsoft rolling out dev tools for Duo https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-starts-rolling-out-developer-tools-for-its-dual-screen-surface-duo-android-phone/
Juan rambles on about laptop docks or something…

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#SGGQA 130: FBI iPhone Unlocking, EU Charge Cables, Android 10 on the LG V50

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:13:03 -0000

The FBI has cracked an iPhone 11, but the Justice Department is still pressuring Apple to unlock iPhones. The EU is still looking to force manufacturers into using a universal charging cable. Google is detailing the end of Chrome Apps.

And I’ve spent the weekend with Android 10 on the LG V50!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Introducing #2020Hearing – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/15/2020hearing-a-year-long-tech-project-to-protect-your-hearing/
Android 10 on the XPERIA 5 – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/16/android-10-on-the-sony-xperia-5-gestures-for-a-skinny-phone/
ModMic USB Review – http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/17/modmic-usb-and-uni-review-great-microphone-options-for-gamers/
Thoughts on my first test drive of a Segway Ninebot S http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/09/segway-ninebot-s-test-drive-i-didnt-wipe-out/
New Intel NUC for 2020 – 10th gen Core i3 for gaming and streaming http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/10/2020-intel-nuc-10th-gen-core-i3-for-streaming-and-gaming/
FBI cracks iPhone 11 https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/15/fbi-pensacola-iphone-11-pro/
Justice Department still wants Apple to break encryption https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-justice-department-pressures-apple-investigators-say-iphone-easier-to-crack-11579010143
EU still fighting for the universal charger https://gizmodo.com/the-dream-of-a-common-charger-is-alive-despite-apples-c-1840977834
Luminary cuts price on premium podcast service https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/16/luminary-premium-podcast-pricing/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Google details end of Chrome Apps https://blog.chromium.org/2020/01/moving-forward-from-chrome-apps.html
Xiaomi spinning off POCO brand https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/17/xiaomi-spins-off-poco-as-an-independent-brand/
Juan RAMBLES on about the LG V50 and repairing gadgets…

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#SGGQA 129: Android Malware, Google Nearby Sharing, Best of CES 2020 Recap

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:46:24 -0000

Ajit Pai doubles down on killing Net Neutrality. Low cost, government subsidized Android phones are LOADED with malware. ISP’s can no longer charge your for modems and routers they AREN’T leasing to you. Google might FINALLY deliver a competitor to AirDrop.

And let’s wrap up a week of gadget news from CES 2020!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

SomeGadgetGuy on All About Android! (Vote for Undead Horde) https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/454?autostart=false
Over the holidays, cheap phones won. Consumers don’t listen to tech reviewers. http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/08/cheap-phones-won-christmas-2019-or-consumer-dont-listen-to-tech-reviewers/
Thoughts on my first test drive of a Segway Ninebot S http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/09/segway-ninebot-s-test-drive-i-didnt-wipe-out/
New Intel NUC for 2020 – 10th gen Core i3 for gaming and streaming http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/10/2020-intel-nuc-10th-gen-core-i3-for-streaming-and-gaming/
Joining The Brosephs to chat about CES and gadget reviews https://www.twitch.tv/fatproduce/clip/RenownedRenownedNikudonPicoMause
Ajit Pai still thinks killing Net Neutrality was a good idea https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/z3bxx3/ajit-pai-still-thinks-killing-net-neutrality-was-a-brilliant-idea
Gov subsidized Android phones come with malware https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/01/us-government-funded-android-phones-come-preinstalled-with-unremovable-malware/
We finally have a law against ISPs charging you for equipment they didn’t give you https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/01/us-finally-prohibits-isps-from-charging-for-routers-they-dont-provide/
You can now opt out of Samsung selling off your Samsung Pay data https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-pay-selling-data-opt-out/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Google’s AirDrop competitor might FINALLY be coming soon-ish https://www.xda-developers.com/fast-share-google-upcoming-airdrop-service-renamed-nearby-sharing/
Phonak Hearable at CES 2020 https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/08/phonak-virto-black-hands-on/
Olive Union Hearable at CES 2020 https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/05/olive-union-smart-ear-hands-on/
Sony’s Vision S at CES 2020 https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/vision-s/
Razer’s Kishi Controller at CES 2020 https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-pushes-the-boundaries-of-pc-and-mobile-gaming-at-ces-2020/

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#SGGQA 128: #NetNeutrality in NYC, California Tech Privacy, #CES2020 Preshow!

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:58:34 -0000

Governor Cuomo is making Net Neutrality one of his primary issues for 2020. Will New York lead the country with the toughest laws for ISPs? Google is revamping its tax payments, closing a loophole where billions would live offshore. California’s new privacy law is live! What will that mean for consumers and tech companies?

And CES is kicking off in Las Vegas! We’ve already got some early announcements! Here are some fun new gadgets from the show floor!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

- My CES 2020 Pre-show Predictions! https://youtu.be/ML-u35HSM_g
- iPhone 11 Pro Max vs LG V50: “Pro” phone fight! http://somegadgetguy.com/2020/01/03/iphone-11-pro-max-vs-lg-v50-what-exactly-is-a-pro-phone/
- Apple makes the prettiest e-waste http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/15/apple-premium-e-waste-and-normalizing-disposability/
- Gov Cuomo listing Net Neutrality for NYC in 2020 https://www.crainsnewyork.com/technology/cuomo-proposes-new-protections-net-neutrality
- New California Privacy law goes into effect Jan 1 https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.5412371/new-california-privacy-law-lets-people-find-out-exactly-what-companies-know-about-them-1.5412442
- Google stops using Irish/Dutch Tax Loophole https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/01/google-says-it-will-no-longer-use-double-irish-dutch-sandwich-tax-loophole
- TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
- Withings new HR Smartwatch https://www.withings.com/us/en/scanwatch
- IQBuds 2 announced at CES https://www.nuheara.com/products/iqbuds-max/
- OralB can brush your teeth in 10 seconds https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/05/oral-b-io-electric-toothbrush-ai-app/
- Intel shows off new NUC range https://liliputing.com/2020/01/intel-ghost-canyon-nuc-with-discrete-graphics-support-to-ship-with-comet-lake-h-compute-element.html
- NVIDIA reveals 360Hz Monitor https://www.anandtech.com/show/15295/nvidia-asus-unveil-360hz-gsync-monitor-asus-rog-swift-360
- Samsung selfie type air keyboard gimmick https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsungs-selfie-type-could-turn-any-surface-into-a-smartphone-keyboard

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#SGGQA 127: 2019 - A year and a decade of smartphones in review!

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:01:27 -0000

A very special (and long) episode of the podcast! We'll take a look back at 2019, a look back at the last decade of mobile tech, and talk about what we hope to see in 2020. It's been a CRAZY ride!

Happy Holidays to ALL! Let's get our tech week started off right!

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#SGGQA 126: Chinese Tariffs Cancelled, PewDiePie Taking a Break, There Was No Phone of the Year

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:14:03 -0000

The FCC claims the Internet is an “information service” like Facebook, and Mozilla disagrees! Mozilla is appealing a court ruling to get the Internet reclassified as a telecommunication service (like phone lines). The USA is walking away from tariffs on Chinese made products. Pewdiepie is taking a break from YouTube! The New XBOX is a thing! A TALL THING! Floatplane is in beta! Should I join it?

And we’ll take a look back at the phones of 2019, and how there was absolutely no best phone of the year.

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
Ikko brings GREAT audio to the iPhone http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/12/13/ikko-itm05-music-patch-bring-great-audio-to-the-iphone/
Nokia 9 on Android 10 – A Beautiful Mess http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/12/12/nokia-9-pureview-on-android-10-a-beautiful-wonderful-mess/
LG G8X Review: Two screens ARE better than one! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/12/10/lg-g8x-review-two-screens-are-better-than-one/
Sony Xperia 5: Best sleeper of 2019? http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/12/06/sony-xperia-5-review-2019s-best-sleeper-smartphone/
Mozilla appealing Net Neutrality decision https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/12/fccs-illogical-claim-that-broadband-isnt-telecommunications-faces-appeal/
US cancels tariffs on Chinese made products https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china/u-s-china-trade-deal-swaps-tariff-rollbacks-for-farm-energy-purchases-idUSKBN1YH1SA
Pewdiepie taking a break from YouTube https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/15/pewdiepie-is-taking-a-break-from-youtube-in-2020/
Xbox Series X unveiled https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/12/12/microsoft-unveils-xbox-series-x/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Floatplane is a thing for reals https://www.floatplane.com/discover
Juan rambles on about all the phones he reviewed this year…

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#SGGQA 125: FCC lets Telecoms Lie, Huawei and China fight USA, Snapdragon 865 Reactions!

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 17:38:40 -0000

The FCC produced a report that most telecoms and cell phone carriers lie about coverage, but there’s no penalty for deceiving consumers! China is blacklisting USA tech. Huawei is suing the FCC. Windows 10 Mobile is end of support tomorrow! And what’s going on with the new Snapdragon 865! Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
Sony XPERIA 5 review http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/12/06/sony-xperia-5-review-2019s-best-sleeper-smartphone/
Pixel 4 XL review http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/12/05/pixel-4xl-review-where-we-accept-its-a-really-good-phone/
LG G8X Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/lg-g8x-review-32177647
SGG State of the Patreon Decemeber 2019 https://www.patreon.com/posts/sgg-state-of-32151697
Pixel 4 Camera Conclusion http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/29/pixel-4-xl-camera-conclusion-exactly-what-google-promised/
Asus ROG II Review http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/23/asus-rog-phone-ii-review-and-some-thoughts-on-how-gaming-phones-are-reviewed/
LG G8 vs G8X comparison http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/21/lg-g8x-vs-lg-g8-the-difference-one-letter-makes/
Apple makes the prettiest e-waste http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/15/apple-premium-e-waste-and-normalizing-disposability/
FCC finds carriers lie, no penalties for lying https://gizmodo.com/fcc-finds-wireless-carriers-wildly-overstate-coverage-1840270554
Huawei sues the FCC over ban https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/12/huawei-sues-fcc-to-stop-ban-on-huawei-gear-in-us-funded-networks/
China to blacklist USA tech https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/09/china-bans-all-government-departments-from-using-us-made-technol/
Bernie unveils plan to break up broadband companies https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/06/bernie-sanders-releases-broadband-plan-targets-comcast-att-verizon.html
Podcasts considered for Pulitzer prize https://www.pulitzer.org/news/pulitzer-prize-board-announces-new-audio-reporting-category
Windows 10 Mobile End of support and Office apps EOL https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4485197/windows-10-mobile-end-of-support-faq – https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Office-Apps-Blog/Office-Apps-for-Windows-10-Mobile-End-of-Support-for-Windows/ba-p/1050049
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Google pushing more features and updates for Pixel 4 https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/more-helpful-pixel-features/
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon-865-5g-mobile-platform

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#SGGQA 124: The Sleep Deprived Pajama Podcast and Fun Travel Tech!

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:29:53 -0000

15 hours in a car with a cranky toddler, but we made it home in time to get a little sleep and set up a podcast! I HAVE NO SHOW PREPPED, but that doesn’t mean we can’t ramble through some holiday stories and travel tech.

I had a backpack full of gear to share with the family, but ONE product completely saved us during the drive home!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
LG G8X vs LG G8: ONE Letter Different? http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/21/lg-g8x-vs-lg-g8-the-difference-one-letter-makes/
ASUS ROG Phone II Review! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/23/asus-rog-phone-ii-review-and-some-thoughts-on-how-gaming-phones-are-reviewed/
Pixel 4XL Camera Conclusion: Exactly what Google promised http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/29/pixel-4-xl-camera-conclusion-exactly-what-google-promised/
Apple makes the prettiest e-waste http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/15/apple-premium-e-waste-and-normalizing-disposability/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Juan Rambles on the ONE product which SAVED the Thanksgiving drive home!

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#SGGQA 123: FCC Sued AGAIN, Google and Health Data, e-Mustangs, John Legere Stepping Down as T-Mobile CEO, YouTube is getting Ugly

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:08:41 -0000

At what point do you pull the plug? Youtube drama is in high gear AGAIN. A popular streamer had a huge chunk of their videos demonetized because of a song in the YouTube Audio Library. Also, how are content creators handling COPPA?

John Legere announces he will be stepping down as CEO of T-Mobile. Ford unveiled a new e-Mustang. The FCC is getting sued AGAIN. And what should we do about health data and private companies.

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
I’m giving away an AWESOME WIRELESS gaming headset! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/12/audio-technica-ath-g1wl-wireless-gaming-headset-giveaway-tech-im-thankful-for/
Mega Thermal Throttling SHOWDOWN! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/15/smartphone-thermal-throttle-test-pixel-4xl-vs-lg-v50-vs-oneplus-7t-vs-asus-rog-ii/
The Meze 99 are SUPER fancy! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/12/meze-99-classics-review-walnut-and-silver-premium-audio-so-pretty/
Apple makes the prettiest e-waste http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/15/apple-premium-e-waste-and-normalizing-disposability/
FCC sued over local fees and rates https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/11/ajit-pais-endless-fight-against-local-regulation-faces-a-new-test-in-court/
Robert F Kennedy Jr. single largest source of anti-vax ads on Facebook https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/11/robert-f-kennedy-jr-is-the-single-leading-source-of-anti-vax-ads-on-facebook/
Google managing health data has a lot of folks spooked https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=779208282:779208283
Facebook app ACCIDENTALLY activated the camera on iPhones https://www.solutionfactory.in/facebook-on-iphone-has-been-sneakily-using-the-camera-and-as-expected-fb-says-sorry.html
Instagram cracks down on stalking apps https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/17/instagram-cracks-down-private-profile-app/
Ford shows off the new e-Mustang https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-mustang-mach-e-revealed-los-angeles-photos-features-2019-11
John Legere saying goodbye as CEO of T-Mobile https://twitter.com/JohnLegere/status/1196421210839453698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
YouTube makes large changes to comply with COPPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JzXiSkoFKw
YouTuber gets demonetized for using YouTube Audio Library Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcjVJ3Cznec

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#SGGQA 122: YouTube Emotes, AT&T Jacks Your Bill, XPERIA 5 Impressions, LG G8X Reviewing, ASUS ROG II Benchmarking!

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:25:47 -0000

At what point do you pull the plug? Youtube drama is in high gear. A popular streamer’s audience was targeted and their GOOGLE accounts were getting disabled. YouTube will also be changing their terms of service to focus on “profitable” viewers. AT&T is finally settling an FTC fine from 2014, and they’re celebrating by raising subscriber rates! China is imposing a gaming curfew on kids. Can the state “parent” more effectively?

And let’s spend a LITTLE time chatting about the LG G8X and the Xperia 5!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
First look: LG G8X Dual Screen http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/01/lg-g8x-the-better-dual-screen-solution/
Pixel 4 vs LG G8 vs Galaxy S5 Air Gestures http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/06/pixel-4xl-vs-lg-g8-vs-galaxy-s5-air-gestures-are-hard/
Feuding with Gary Explains: We CAN test network performance http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/07/we-can-test-some-network-performance-where-i-respectfully-disagree-with-garyexplains/
OnePlus 7T Review! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/07/oneplus-7t-review-you-knew-i-was-going-to-like-it/
Neckband earbuds are BETTER than true wireless! FIGHT ME! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/09/neckbands-are-better-than-true-wireless-earbuds-its-not-even-close/
Markiplier viewers get their Google accounts BANNED for spamming emotes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWaz7ofl5wQ
YouTube changing their Terms of Service https://www.youtube.com/t/terms?preview=20191210#main
AT&T fined for improperly disclosing throttling https://www.usnews.com/news/technology/articles/2019-11-05/at-t-fined-60m-for-misleading-with-unlimited-plans
AT&T Raising Rates on subscribers https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/11/att-adds-10-to-smartphone-bills-for-customers-with-older-plans/
China to impose gaming curfew on kids https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/06/asia/china-bans-online-games-minors-intl-hnk/index.html?no-st=1573482238
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Opening the SGG Mailbag on Patreon!
Juan rambles on about the LG G8X and the XPERIA 5…

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#SGGQA 121: ACLU sues FBI Over Face Recognition, Facebook Lying Political Ads, FitBit and Google, AirPods aren’t PRO

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:29:38 -0000

The ACLU is suing the FBI over face recognition policy and a lack of transparency. Facebook will allow false political ads in the UK for upcoming election. Microsoft tests a 4-day work week in Japan. ANOTHER bad week for NordVPN users. AirPods Pro are better for your ears but worse for your wallet and just as bad for the planet.

And let’s spend a LITTLE time chatting about the LG G8X!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Pixelbook Go: The Future of Mobile Computing? http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/03/google-pixelbook-go-the-future-of-mobile-computing/
Pixel 4XL vs LG V50: Brains vs Brawn http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/26/somegadgetguys-totally-biased-pixel-4xl-vs-lg-v50-thinq-comparison-brains-vs-brawn/
Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
First look: LG G8X Dual Screen http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/11/01/lg-g8x-the-better-dual-screen-solution/
GadgetGuy on GadgetChats Podcast https://youtu.be/yk7rtr45bE0
ACLU suing FBI over face recognition policies https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/the-fbi-is-tracking-our-faces-in-secret-were-suing/
Facebook will allow false political ads https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/02/facebook-allows-false-ads-in-uk-elections/
Microsoft tests 4 day work week in Japan https://soranews24.com/2019/11/03/microsoft-japans-experiment-with-3-day-weekend-boosts-worker-productivity-by-40-percent/
ANOTHER security threat for NordVPN users https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/11/nordvpn-users-passwords-exposed-in-mass-credential-stuffing-attacks/
McDonalds app faces “Hamburglar” attacks https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mcdonald-s-hamburglar-app-account-hack-1.5345024
Unremovable xHelper malware on thousands of Android devices https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-unremovable-xhelper-malware-has-infected-45000-android-devices/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Samsung shutting down custom CPU division https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-custom-cpu-shut-down-1050052/
Google buys FitBit https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/02/fitbit-google-wearos/
iFixit AirPods Pro teardown https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551
Consumers spent half a billion last year replacing AirPods https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-airpods-are-so-beloved-people-spend-more-than-half-a-billion-replacing-them/
Juan rambles on about the LG G8X…

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#SGGQA 120: Red Phone Fails, FCC vs States Rights, Pixelbook Go First Impressions!

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:35:28 -0000

RED is sticking to cameras and abandoning their smartphone platform after one disappointing phone! Ajit Pai wants to end STATES RIGHTS to fully end Net Neutrality! The US Air Force has a SPACE DRONE! I share my thoughts on the new Pixelbook Go!

And we have to talk about Right to Repair, as legislation is under attack to protect our ability to fix our gadgets!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

Stories This Week:

Google Pixel 4 Performance Review: 2019’s Fastest Phone! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/21/google-pixel-4xl-benchmarked-the-fastest-phone-of-2019/
Silly Geeks! Of COURSE a Pixel 4 is worth $100 more than an iPhone 11 http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/23/silly-tech-geeks-of-course-the-pixel-4-is-worth-100-more-than-an-iphone-11/
Pixel 4XL vs LG V50: Brains vs Brawn http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/26/somegadgetguys-totally-biased-pixel-4xl-vs-lg-v50-thinq-comparison-brains-vs-brawn/
Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
LG V50 review: A MONSTER sleeper http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/10/lg-v50-review-the-monster-sleeper-phone-of-2019/
MeeAudio Review Part 2: My Wife’s WEIRD ears get custom molds http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/12/mee-audio-mx-pro-part-2-mrs-gadgetguy-gets-her-custom-molded-earbuds/
Intel Unveils the 9900KS (Interview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsbW2GCcanM
GadgetGuy on the Android Police Podcast https://www.twitch.tv/videos/500171593
FCC uses streaming services as an excuse to allow cable monopolies to raise rates https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/25/20932391/fcc-charter-att-monopoly-order-raise-cable-rates
Ajit Pai wants to end states rights to help end debate on Net Neutrality https://thenextweb.com/insights/2019/10/22/ajit-pai-wants-to-abolish-federalism-so-verizon-and-att-can-throttle-your-data/
US Air Force Space Drone returns after 780 days in space https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/dnskvt/after780daysinspacetheusairforces_secret/
New Hampshire lawmaker claims Right to Repair is unnecessary because phones are disposable https://www.vice.com/enus/article/43kp8j/lawmaker-kills-repair-bill-because-cellphones-are-throwaways?utmsource=reddit.com
Louis Rossman testifying before Boston Commission on Right to Repair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt2KDtDt940&feature=youtu.be
Google claims Quantum Computing crown https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/google-claims-quantum-computing-breakthrough-ibm-pushes-back-ncna1070461
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
Carriers are pushing RCS, it’ll probably be terrible https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/24/att-sprint-t-mobile-and-verizon-enter-into-new-rcs-messaging-joint-venture/
RCS brings security concerns https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/dnwwoq/privacyrcsmessageswillusegooglesrelay/
RED abandons the smartphone game https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/25/jim-jannard-red-hydrogen/
Juan rambles on about Google’s Pixelbook Go…

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#SGGQA 119: Zuckerberg vs Politicians, NordVPN Compromised, Pixel 4 Reviews

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:56:35 -0000

Zuckerberg is feuding with politicians over lies in Facebook ads! The IRS is tracking Bitcoin transactions to foil child exploitation! NordVPN might have been compromised! LG and Samsung detail Android 10 updates!

And we have to talk about all the Pixel 4 videos swarming the internet right now!

Let’s get our tech week started off right! Stories This Week:

Google Pixel 4 Performance Review: 2019’s Fastest Phone! http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/21/google-pixel-4xl-benchmarked-the-fastest-phone-of-2019/
4 Hope and 4 Fears for the Pixel 4 http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/18/google-pixel-4xl-4-hopes-and-4-fears-for-a-future-review/
Using KaiOS in the USA – Alcatel SmartFlip http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/17/alcatel-smartflip-flip-phone-review-kaios-in-the-usa/
Prettier phones are NOT improvements, Samsung’s fingerprint woes http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/17/smartphone-design-improvements-are-not-progress-prettier-is-less-practical/
Focals by North: Wearing the Future http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/09/27/focals-by-north-review-wearing-the-future/
LG V50 review: A MONSTER sleeper http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/10/lg-v50-review-the-monster-sleeper-phone-of-2019/
MeeAudio Review Part 2: My Wife’s WEIRD ears get custom molds http://somegadgetguy.com/2019/10/12/mee-audio-mx-pro-part-2-mrs-gadgetguy-gets-her-custom-molded-earbuds/
Critics claim Facebook is destroying democracy https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/18/zuckerberg-defends-false-trump-ads-free-expression-critics-say-facebooks-assault
IRS cracks down on child exploitation https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2019/10/16/irs-followed-bitcoin-transactions-resulting-in-takedown-of-the-largest-child-exploitation-site-on-the-web/#38d9b0b1ed0d
iFixit to support Pebble smartwatches https://www.ifixit.com/News/rebble-with-a-cause-how-pebble-watches-got-their-amazing-afterlife
Has NordVPN been compromised https://twitter.com/hexdefined/status/1185864801261477891?s=09
NordVPN Official Response https://nordvpn.com/blog/official-response-datacenter-breach/
Apparently dark modes DO save battery https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/21/dark-mode-ios-13-test/
LG Android 10 updates getting betas soon in Korea https://www.gsmarena.com/lgandroid10betaprogramstartinglaterthismonth-news-39633.php
Samsung Killing ANOTHER feature in their next update https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/19/samsung-discontinues-linux-on-dex/
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
CNET makes obnoxious claim about Pixel 4 being first Android to offer iPhone grade face unlock https://www.cnet.com/news/googles-pixel-4-turns-up-the-heat-on-android-rivals-but-not-because-of-its-camera/
Google makes obnoxious claim about 4K video https://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/1185736531002179584?s=09
Juan rambles on about Google’s Pixel 4XL…

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