Author: Juan Carlos Bagnell

Juan has been obsessed with consumer electronics since before computers had GUI’s. Out of college he worked on a JIT computing contract which supported DOE facilities in New Mexico. He’s been featured on numerous podcasts and radio shows lending his tech insights. You can also find him in LA directing voice over actors and producing spoken word recording.
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Xiaomi 15: Not Ready for a Review! (UPDATED! THIS IS NOW A REVIEW!)

The Xiaomi 15 is HERE, and it’s been getting some GREAT updates! It’s EXCEEDINGLY similar to the Xiaomi 14!

Thankfully we’re not seeing a lot of downgrades or part swaps, and we manage those lifestyle upgrades like the fingerprint sensor and the battery capacity!

Still, for how expensive this new 8 Elite chip from Qualcomm is, Xiaomi sent us devices that are scoring behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This is not an optimized experience yet.

Wouldn’t you know it, we got a DAY ONE patch on the reveal of this phone! Any review out now is ALREADY OBSOLETE! HURRAH! We get to do DOUBLE the work in covering this phone!

Xiaomi 15 By The Benchmarks: https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-15-by-we-123487332 Continue reading “Xiaomi 15: Not Ready for a Review! (UPDATED! THIS IS NOW A REVIEW!)”

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#SGGQA 393: Meta on Trial, Google’s Ad Monopoly, Phones With BIG Batteries are Coming!

Tesla has been accused of messing with odometers to void warranties. Synology is forcing customers to use their branded hard drives. Microsoft unveiled a 1-bit AI model. Google and Meta are facing some potentially harsh outcomes from recent court cases.

And we have to check out this trend of getting bigger batteries in phones!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 393: Meta on Trial, Google’s Ad Monopoly, Phones With BIG Batteries are Coming!”

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Pro: 200MP Telephoto Camera BATTLE!

Vivo vs Xiaomi! Let’s GO! SORT OF!
AKA How I kinda FAILED at making a proper showdown video!

Expanding on the article I posted a while back, I completely locked up on how to do a SIMPLE comparison between these two phones. They both use the same sensor in a telephoto camera setup, but there are enough differences between the two, I dont think a simple comparison really works here…

I have a LOT of thoughts. Let me explain… Continue reading “Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Pro: 200MP Telephoto Camera BATTLE!”

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#SGGQA 392 On The Road: Trump Blinks on Tech Tariffs, Gambling in Kids Games

Trying a podcast while traveling! The WiFi is bad and the 5G is worse! Let’s stumble through a casual chat of some tech news stories, and maybe we can also sort out how we feel about gambling in kids games?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Is Balatro Gambling? Maybe I have this all wrong…

Should Balatro videos be demonetized to protect kids?

It’s a question I’ve been thinking about a lot this week. If Balatro is gambling, where do we draw the line with other free and mobile games? Are those games gambling too? Continue reading “Is Balatro Gambling? Maybe I have this all wrong…”

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Edifier NeoBuds Planar Review: Sound Quality Stands Apart

I’m a NUT for that planar punch!

I’m still concerned about the longevity of EXPENSIVE true wireless earbuds, but if we’re going to take TWS more seriously, we need to see more options in the premium space. Sound quality doesn’t necessarily improve with a more expensive earbud, but we should see competition that delivers more specific tuning and presentation.

No stumbles on Edifier by accident. This is something unique.

NeoBuds Planar on Amazon https://amzn.to/42inmWQ Continue reading “Edifier NeoBuds Planar Review: Sound Quality Stands Apart”

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#SGGQA 391: Trump Tariffs Hurting Tech, Switch 2 Pre-Order Delayed, Apple Stock Tumbles

It’s been a wild week for tech.

Trump’s tariffs are sending “doom ripples” through the economy, as prices on products rise and stock prices fall. The EU might send Twitter a $1 BILLION dollar fine. Meta is ending fact checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, but still being investigated by Republicans. YouTube is launching a refreshed editing app.

And who knew A Minecraft Movie would perform so well at the box office?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 391: Trump Tariffs Hurting Tech, Switch 2 Pre-Order Delayed, Apple Stock Tumbles”

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The BEST Way to Watch Movies on Your Phone (with AR Glasses)!

Is this the BEST way to watch a movie on your phone? I THINK SO!

If you want a cinema-grade experience ANYWHERE you might find yourself, here’s the BEST method I’ve found to watch videos on a phone. It requires a fancy little accessory and a specific app, but once you have all the pieces put together, it’s REALLY tough to beat.

Have YOU found a better way to watch? Drop a comment below! Continue reading “The BEST Way to Watch Movies on Your Phone (with AR Glasses)!”

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