Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 4G: First week with my favorite WearOS watch!

Ticwatch 4G first impressions! I’m still a big fan of wearing a watch, and I’ve been looking to upgrade! A refreshed TicWatch Pro! More RAM and LTE connections! A company that heavily influenced the UI for Wear OS!

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Blackberry Key2 in 2019: Still the communicator king?

We’re still hoping to hear word of a Key 3, but if you want a phone with a keyboard, the Key 2 still reigns supreme. How has the phone aged? Should we be concerned about the mid-range chipset? And what’s up with the pricing on the Red Key 2? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Blackberry Key2 in 2019: Still the communicator king?”

Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Review: I can’t believe this hearing test!

It’s always exciting when an old school audio company starts focusing on new consumer tech. Only the third Bluetooth headset from this company, and the very first with active noise reduction. The Lagoon get so much right, and these are turning out to be the most flexible wireless (and wired) headphones I’ve ever reviewed. These are a top option for travel! Let’s take a look!

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TicWatch S – Two Years Later! Do smartwatches last?

Do smartwatches really hold up? What should we expect from a less expensive smart accessory? Over the last two years, the TicWatch S has been one of my main wearables, but it’s nearing the end of life for support. I’m about to replace it with the TicWatch Pro, so let’s take a look back at how well it was supported! How a company supports a product is helpful when deciding to purchase from that company again. TicWatch Pro 4G video coming soon!
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Huawei MateBook 13 Long Term Review: Pushing the laptop right up to the edge…

Huawei MateBook 13 Long Term Review! It sucks when political drama gets in the way of a good gadget review. I’m totally guilty of letting time pass on this laptop, when I had every intention of revisiting it sooner. How has it held up? Were too many compromises made to reach a lower price? Can laptops like this still compete against ARM powered phones and tablets? Let’s check it out! Continue reading “Huawei MateBook 13 Long Term Review: Pushing the laptop right up to the edge…”

Nokia 9 PureView Check Up: No News is Probably Bad News…

Popping in for a minute to see where we stand with the Nokia 9. I slow played the review, and carved it up more, to see if HMD could properly support a premium phone built around a crazy camera experiment. Was my patience rewarded? Let’s take a look… Continue reading “Nokia 9 PureView Check Up: No News is Probably Bad News…”

NuHeara IQBuds Boost: True Wireless Earbuds Give You Superhuman Hearing!

I suffer from hidden hearing loss. My ears aren’t so damaged that I need a hearing aid, but I have an extremely hard time following conversations in busy environments. The IQBuds Boost are NOT cheap, but they aim to correct EXACTLY the situation I’m in. They’re not hearing aids, but hearing “assistants”. Do they get the job done? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “NuHeara IQBuds Boost: True Wireless Earbuds Give You Superhuman Hearing!”

CCA C16 Earbuds Review: 8 Drivers PER EAR are CRAZY!

We’re in a headphone driver arms race. Consumer dual drivers were novel. Triple drivers were exotic. Then four and five driver earbuds blew out minds. But eight. Eight is getting a bit crazy. CCA earns their price, this is a unique and interesting sound for a pair of in ear monitors, but my feelings on these buds are a bit complicated… Let’s chat… Continue reading “CCA C16 Earbuds Review: 8 Drivers PER EAR are CRAZY!”