8849 TankPad Ultra Review: Everything on this Tablet is an Upgrade EXCEPT…

8849 TankPad Ultra review!

I love how crazy this rugged hardware is. Not just durable, but TONS of crazy features you never think you’ll need until you try them.

The TankPad Ultra manages to improve on almost every feature from the original TankPad, except for ONE critical component! Will that ONE piece be a deal breaker for you?

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The BEST Bluetooth Earbuds of the Year in a NEW COLOR! Status Pro X Moonbeam!

Status Pro X new color! The Pro X are some of my favorite earbuds of the last year! Easily some of the best sounding BT earbuds you can buy! Now these awesome triple driver buds come in a new color! Here’s a quick look at the MOONBEAM buds! Continue reading “The BEST Bluetooth Earbuds of the Year in a NEW COLOR! Status Pro X Moonbeam!”

What’s Going On with Clicks Communicator? Jeff Gadway Spills the Beans on Business and Bootloaders!

Building a better phone and unlocking those bootloaders!

Jeff Gadway is a co-founder of Clicks Technology, and is the company’s CMO. He was very generous with his time, chatting out the company’s philosophy, the inspiration behind the Clicks Communicator, his thoughts on competitors, and most importantly, what’s happening with MY pre-order!

If you’ve been curious about this retro phone project, this podcast is a MUST listen!

What if OnePlus Left the Smartphone Market?

I’ve gotten numerous requests to comment on the recent round of rumors that OnePlus could be packing up and leaving the global smartphone market. I don’t like commenting on rumors, but this topic has surfaced with enough regularity, I can at least contribute some thoughts.

[Please remember, my brand bias is “competition”. The main thing I care about is seeing an accurate description of competitive options in a consumer market. I spend unequal time on less search engine popular brands, because I don’t believe those companies get a fair consideration from tech influencers with larger audiences. With that disclaimer out of the way…]

What if OnePlus Left?

I’d be really sad to lose OnePlus.

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#SGGQA 440: Tim Cook Steps Down, ULTRA Phone Cameras, Nintendo Tariff Refunds

Last Monday of the month and we’re keeping it casual!

Sony executives worry that AI will wreck the profits on smartphones. Google is investing $40 billion into an AI competitor. Nintendo is hit with a lawsuit over tariff refunds. Valve FINALLY gets some Steam hardware ready to ship.

And we can chat out our feelings on Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple, and what we like best about ULTRA camera phones.

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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vivo X300 Ultra FULL Camera Tour!

vivo X300 Ultra Camera Tour!

Getting the most out of an ULTRA priced phone camera can be kinda tricky. These cameras do a TON of stuff now, and the menus, options, and settings can be a bit obtuse.

Let’s spend a few minutes talking through the layout, options, and controls for the X300 Ultra. Why would someone spend THIS much money on a phone camera? There’s a LOT it can do! Continue reading “vivo X300 Ultra FULL Camera Tour!”

Insta360 Snap Vlogging/Selfie Touchscreen Monitor Review!

Here’s an accessory that can deliver a MASSIVE improvement to your selfie photos and videos, just by helping you NOT use the worst camera on your phone!

Insta360 delivers a cute little touchscreen monitor that sticks to your phone with magnets! Is the Insta360 Snap worth it for YOUR videos? Continue reading “Insta360 Snap Vlogging/Selfie Touchscreen Monitor Review!”

Are these basically the same phone? iQOO 15R vs OnePlus 15R!

iQOO 15R vs OnePlus 15R!

I wanna call this a FIGHT FOR BLOOD! Two phones enter, and BOTH phones will probably leave, because the overall experience between these two devices is nearly identical.

OnePlus and iQOO have been close cousins for a while now, and even though the BBK alliance isn’t as clearly defined as it used to be, the two companies seem to approach similar devices in similar ways.

Still, I have to declare a winner. What small difference might eke out a win for one of these phones?

You gotta watch to find out! Continue reading “Are these basically the same phone? iQOO 15R vs OnePlus 15R!”