#SGGQA 185: The Holiday Pajama Podcast!

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!
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Die Hard is a Christmas Movie! Let’s put this debate to rest!

A bit of holiday fun, OF COURSE ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie!

Beyond the trappings of Christmas decorations, ‘Die Hard’ delivers on themes that completely satisfy Christmas movie criteria. Better than a couple trees and some lights in the background of a scene, ‘Die Hard’ has some real feels.

Don’t believe me? Of course I brought some evidence!

Also, Holly McClane is a badass.

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RODE Vlogger Kit Review: Shoot Better Video!

Great film-making tools at a surprisingly decent price!

Phones are incredible pocket computers, and they often include respectable cameras. Calling something a “vlogger kit” might give someone the impression that this is a low quality accessory for low effort video streaming.

That’s not the case here.

RODE delivers a fantastic starter platform for folks looking to get more out of a phone camera, and with accessories that should work with other pro gear.

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Use Your Phone to Make BETTER Holiday Videos!

Share better holiday videos!

Chances are good that your phone is your main camera AND one of the main computers you own. Make something special for your friends and family! Your memories aren’t disposable.

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#SGGQA 184: Galaxy S21 Leaks, Trump Packing FCC, Facebook Break Up, AirPods Max Reactions

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!
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OnePlus 8T By The Benchmarks: Does Android 11 Degrade Performance?

OnePlus is a fascinating company to cover as a reviewer. Half year hardware refreshes and aggressive software updates keep you on your toes. Really using a OnePlus means following a conversation around refining a product after its launch.

As we close out the year, it’s worth taking a second look at a premium OnePlus, to see if these refinements improve performance over the phones launched earlier in the year. Especially looking at hardware scores from an older version of Android, as the 8T is one of the first phones to launch with Android 11 out of the box. Continue reading “OnePlus 8T By The Benchmarks: Does Android 11 Degrade Performance?”

Sideways App Drawers Are Lame! How do YOU Organize Your Phone?

Vertical app drawers FTW!

How we customize our phones is a very personal thing. But, I think we can ALL agree that sideways app drawers are the worst! Continue reading “Sideways App Drawers Are Lame! How do YOU Organize Your Phone?”

Fiio Q3 THX DAC Review: Like “Happy Holidays” for Your Ears!

TREAT YOUR EARS!
The Fiio Q3 delivers incredible audio processing at a respectable price. Flexible for home and on-the-go use, packing a beautiful THX AAA amp, it’s a terrific audio upgrade for folks at all audio skill levels.
Discussing premium audio is difficult. Too often claims just sounds like magic voodoo, and it’s easy to understand why so many consumers seem apathetic to good audio gear. As consumer tech brands move up the pricing tier with “convenient” wireless solutions, it’s the right time to remind people that good cabled options still have a lot to offer.
The Fiio Q3 helps us define that conversation. In a BIG way.

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