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#SGGQA 455: Apple App Price Gouging, Google Play Anti-Competitive, Pixel 11 Fallout

Bill Gates daughter could face up to twenty years in prison. Microsoft is abandoning AI in Excel. Apple wants a cut of every app installed on iPhone, even those with alternative payment options. Google’s Play Store is anti-competitive. Epic Games is finally coming to Linux.

An active exploit is hitting MacBooks. SK Hynix runs out of replacement SSDs, while thieves are trying to steal GPUs from eSports machines.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a hinge problem. Googlebooks might arrive soon with Snapdragon hardware. Xiaomi might cancel the 18 Ultra next year.

And I guess we need to bag on the Pixel 11 right? Sigh…

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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Made by Google ’26 Pixel 11 Reactions: A Celebration of Mediocrity

I woke up early on Wednesday to help get my daughter ready for school. I was enjoying a lazy morning, content in the thought that I had hours to go before the Made By Google event launching all the new Pixels. Instead of gearing up to write and shoot reactions at 10am, Google was pushing “GO” at 3pm pacific. I’d even be able to enjoy a lunch while writing up a few notes. No rush at all. Nice.

While enjoying my morning coffee I scrolled through some feeds, and saw that the reviewer embargo had already lifted on Pixel 11 Pros. The “reviews” were already live, and the event wasn’t going to happen for another seven hours.

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#SGGQA 454: Meta In Trouble, Apple Price Hikes, Google Pixel 11 Preview!

Roblox is losing revenue. Meta is facing more scrutiny from multiple legal directions. Apple is trying to game the market on RAM, but will still be raising prices on iPhones.

And tomorrow is the Pixel 11 event! What kinds of updates might we see for Google’s phones and watches?

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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The WORST Expensive Phone I’ve Ever Spent Money On…

Pixel 10 Pro XL Long term review!

Google’s most expensive slate phone of last year! I bought it at launch, and had a lot of plans to cover it for apps and updates. Now the Pixel 11 is right around the corner, how has the 10 Pro aged? Is there anything exciting for us to look forward to?

Let’s chat!

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Two Years Later, Which Android Tracker Tag Survived? Chipolo vs Pebblebee!

Two years ago, after a LONG wait, we FINALLY were able to buy tracker tags that worked on Google’s Finder network. I got both of these tags as soon as they were commercially available. Marie and I have had them clipped to our key-chains this entire time.

Unfortunately, one tag has not survived, and I have a purchasing recommendation based on one of these designs. They sell peace of mind, but one shell is better than the other.

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Venmo Makes Money on Scams, Even If YOU Don’t Fall For One!

A scam that recently hit a friend of mine, and a similar scam has shown up as a popular post on the r/WhatDoIDo subreddit! It’s a common one, but even if you successfully avoid the trap, you still might have to PAY VENMO for getting scammed!

Here’s what you need to know!

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#SGGQA 453: Apple Hardware Subscriptions, AI Deals Gone Bad, The Year of Linux?

The FCC faces backlash on trying to censor Trump critics. Reddit CEO criticizes Google AI summaries. Zuckerberg’s AI bets going poorly.

Apple introduces a Hardware Subscription plan. New chips are coming to tablets and Chromebooks. Lenovo’s lineup leaks. Valve’s VR headset looks like it could be in pricing trouble.

And is this REALLY the year for Linux on the Desktop?

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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Status Pro X GoldenSound Edition True Wireless Earbuds: Worth the Price Increase?

Status Pro X GoldenSound Review!

I was already a fan of the Status Pro X true wireless earbuds, and this collaboration with GoldenSound (another headphone and DAC reviewer) definitely piqued my interest. It’s the same triple driver hardware I already loved, but will this new tuning convince folks to spend more on a pair of earbuds?

Let’s chat!

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