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Foldable Phones: The Better Travel Computer?

Is smaller better?

I’m starting to crawl out of my shell more, and looking at more travel for family and for work. I’ve always been annoyed by aspects of travel, like getting through TSA security theatre checkpoints, and I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of moving more work to smaller and smaller mobile devices.

Foldables contribute to that conversation in an interesting way, but they also face incredible competition from other tech accessories.

Hopping another flight to New York, what was it like working out of a OnePlus Open?

Better than I thought it would be… Continue reading “Foldable Phones: The Better Travel Computer?”

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TicWatch Gets Wear OS 3: Too Late?

WearOS 3 is coming to the TicWatch!

Two years later, after tons of  delays, updates are always welcome, but is this software too little, too  late? Is this Mobvoi’s problem?

What should the TicWatch do next?
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How do YOU Game on YOUR Phone? Controller SHOWDOWN!

What controller do YOU use with your phone?

Do you like the slider style (which looks more like a Nintendo Switch)? Do you like a traditional controller (that works with other consoles and computers)?

I await your hot takes! What’s the best way to game on your phone? Continue reading “How do YOU Game on YOUR Phone? Controller SHOWDOWN!”

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Xiaomi MASSIVE Fail! 13 Ultra Case Falling Apart! #shorts

My disappointment is immeasurable. I LOVE the 13 Ultra. I LOVE the idea of a photography case for the phone. The execution of this case is… lacking… Continue reading “Xiaomi MASSIVE Fail! 13 Ultra Case Falling Apart! #shorts”

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WHOA! The Qualcomm DESTROYS the Apple M3 in a BLOODY Fight of BRUTALITY! SMASHED! WRECKED! BOOM!!! 🔥🔥🔥

I hate synthetic benchmarks and hype-beast clickbait.

You really get a sense that the tech hobbyist scene is dying generation-ally. The commentary on products is niche-ing down to cater to a smaller and smaller group of “tech dudes”.

More people than ever are USING tech, but fewer really seem entertained BY the tech. I digress.

I’ve read through three different hot takes now about Qualcomm’s new X Elite chip, comparing a couple of Geekbench scores against other chips from AMD, Intel, and Apple. They look at a couple number scores, and then draw a conclusion before any of these components have actually shipped in products to consumers. It’s kinda the worst flavor of arm chair tech reviewing.

(Get it? ARM chair? It’s a silicon pun.) Continue reading “WHOA! The Qualcomm DESTROYS the Apple M3 in a BLOODY Fight of BRUTALITY! SMASHED! WRECKED! BOOM!!! 🔥🔥🔥”

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What is the right age to give a kid their first smartphone? (#SGGQA Podcast Q&A Clip)

When should a kid get their first smartphone? There’s NO right answer! A conversation from my weekly podcast about parenting and tech, and the decisions we’ve made in my family for our daughter. Continue reading “What is the right age to give a kid their first smartphone? (#SGGQA Podcast Q&A Clip)”

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Pixel 8 Pro: Two Weeks In!

Pixel 8 Pro Impressions!

Early days still for Google’s newest phone, but for a premium tier option, it’s an interesting solution. Where Google is battling with AI, is the Pixel able to keep up with other expensive phones? Continue reading “Pixel 8 Pro: Two Weeks In!”

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

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!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 320: Apple, Tech Journalism, and a Decade of Out of Control Hype…”

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