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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HUGE Sound with a Bigger Battery! Questyle M18i Max Bluetooth DAC Review!

Questyle M18i Max Review! It’s amazing what a little portable DAC can do. We can get a HUGE sound out of a little pocket gadget, and that’s even better when it comes with more battery!

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#SGGQA 452: The Golden Age of Headphones, Samsung announced some phones – PJ POD

Last Monday of the month, and we’ll let the chat take the wheel! You decide where the conversation goes!

AI is getting STUPID expensive, but companies keep pouring more money into that raging dystopian dumpster fire.

Also, Samsung announced some new phones or something…

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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Take Better Photos: Smartphone Photography for Noobs! TENTH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!

Take better photos with your phone! My book on smartphone photography turns TEN, and I’ve published one of the most massive updates for it since originally writing the book!
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Halliday G2 Smart Glasses! Go with the (Meeting) Flow!

Halliday G2 Smart glasses are here!

I’m a HUGE fan of glasses that create a Heads Up Display, and I’ve been really skeptical of glasses that have cameras built in. Halliday’s second generation glasses deliver info up at eye level, streamline AI services for meetings, and dont have any cameras to deal with.

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