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If Sony Should Stop Making Phones, at LEAST Tell Us Why?

We can always count on techies to “punch down” on brands with smaller marketing departments.

Sony is now apparently one of the targeted brands, falling into the techie “common knowledge” net of a company that ‘just can’t do anything right’.

It’s not enough to make videos celebrating Samsung and Apple on their own merits. We also need there to be phone “losers”, so Samsung and Apple can be seen ‘winning’.

Whether it’s refusing to include a Pixel in a camera comparison, or highlighting a Galaxy Fold in a Sony editorial. It seems we’re just going to keep reinforcing the same tired tropes that get our community mocked ruthlessly on Reddit.

It’s fine. This is fine.

Continue reading “If Sony Should Stop Making Phones, at LEAST Tell Us Why?”

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Panasonic Toughbook 33: A Brutal Windows Tablet PC!

I honestly don’t have the words to describe the TOUGHBOOK 33. This is obviously not a consumer focused device. Spending some time with this slate PC, there’s a LOT here I wish we could get on more mainstream laptops and tablets.

Industrial practicality still has a place in the consumer conversation.
Let’s chat ToughBook! Continue reading “Panasonic Toughbook 33: A Brutal Windows Tablet PC!”

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Periodic Audio Rhodium: Revenge of the USB DAC?

Periodic Audio Rhodium USB DAC Review!

I know I have a fair number of cabled audio fans watching these reviews. We never got those great mainstream options we’d wanted to get for USB audio adapters. I’d always hoped a high profile audio manufacturer would step in with a DAC or an adapter, but sadly, these options seem to slide more boutique.

Well, Periodic Audio is a nerd-core boutique label, so let’s take a listen to what the Rhodium has to offer! Continue reading “Periodic Audio Rhodium: Revenge of the USB DAC?”

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#SGGQA 193: Net Neutrality in California, AT&T DSL is SLOW, Xiaomi’s Camera Bump!

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!
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Has the Sony A7S iii convinced me to dump Panasonic?

Sony A7S iii Review! BUT NOT REALLY!

I’m actually proper torn on this one. I’m leaning towards staying with my Lumix cameras because this Sony body is pricey.

But Damn.

Damn the A7S3 is a fantastic camera… Continue reading “Has the Sony A7S iii convinced me to dump Panasonic?”

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Use Face Unlock With a Mask on ANY Phone!

Apple is adding an option to help people unlock their phones while wearing masks. We’ve had features like that on Android for YEARS now. Here’s a quick reminder, how to use Smart Lock on your Android phone! Continue reading “Use Face Unlock With a Mask on ANY Phone!”

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#SGGQA 192: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Apple’s $3000 VR Headset, Are New Phones Worth it?

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!
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#SGGQA 191: Mrs. GadgetGuy and her New Pixel 4a 5G

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. Continue reading “#SGGQA 191: Mrs. GadgetGuy and her New Pixel 4a 5G”

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