120Hz iPhone ProMotion AND Better Battery! Praising Apple for the bare minimum…

Here’s the deal. I WANT people to like the gadgets they buy. I think it’s the saddest feeling in the world to put time and money towards a gadget which later turns out to be a poor fit for your needs. That’s why I think it’s so critical that reviewers get the details right, and why we need more nuance in tech conversations.

That said, we still need to balance our commentary and reviewing against the largest corporations, with the biggest marketing budgets, making the boldest claims.

My criticisms of a TRILLION dollar corporation have little to do with the people who enjoy that company’s products. If I criticize Apple, I’m criticizing APPLE. My frustrations with Apple run high because Apple business moves effect Apple consumers.

YOU are not Apple (unless somehow Tim Cook found his way to reading this, then Hello Mr. Cook!)

Now, that said, it is nice Apple finally figured out that we want larger batteries in our phones. Continue reading “120Hz iPhone ProMotion AND Better Battery! Praising Apple for the bare minimum…”

#SGGQA 223: No iPhone 14 Rumors! No Galaxy S22 Leaks! But I Pre-ordered a Surface Duo 2!

Facebook is pausing their Instagram kids app. Democrats are pressing President Biden to make Jessica Rosenworcel the permanent head of the FCC. Apple’s privacy features on the iPhone might just be placebos.

And we can dig into the Duo 2 a little more, even if my pre-order is going to be late…

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 223: No iPhone 14 Rumors! No Galaxy S22 Leaks! But I Pre-ordered a Surface Duo 2!”

CoolerMaster cleaning up my desk! SK653 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and MM831 Wireless Gaming Mouse

It’s TWO reviews in one!

I liked my last keyboard and mouse, but working on a smaller desk now, I need to clean up some space. Even TWO less cables can make a hilariously noticeable difference. Spending some time with the SK653 wireless keyboard, and the MM831 mouse, we can also chat about using gaming gear which doesn’t SCREAM “gaming gear”.

I love the clacky keys! Continue reading “CoolerMaster cleaning up my desk! SK653 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and MM831 Wireless Gaming Mouse”

1MORE ColorBuds 2 Review: TINY ANC Earbuds for only $80!

1MORE ColorBuds 2 review!

These earbuds are TINY, but they have ALL the features you’d want! Colorbuds bring great sound, great tuning, solid ANC, and arrive at a VERY wallet friendly price!

Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “1MORE ColorBuds 2 Review: TINY ANC Earbuds for only $80!”

#SGGQA 222: OnePlus adds XPAN but drops 9T, Apple A15 Poor CPU Gains, Surface Duo 2 and Surface Pro 8 Leaks, Audience Q&A!

OnePlus is cancelling the 9T, but they added a fun new camera feature! The FTC is looking more closely at tech mergers. Apple ripped off another developer’s idea, and then blocked their app from the App Store. Surface Duo 2 visits the FCC, and the Surface Pro 8 gets leaked.

And we’ll really take some time to host a viewer Q&A like I DID NOT do last week!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 222: OnePlus adds XPAN but drops 9T, Apple A15 Poor CPU Gains, Surface Duo 2 and Surface Pro 8 Leaks, Audience Q&A!”

DON’T Upgrade Your Phone JUST for a “BETTER” Camera!

New phones always sound like AMAZING upgrades, but if you’re buying a new phone JUST for a “nicer” camera, you might not be getting your money’s worth!

Let’s take a look at camera sensors, and chat about WHERE a new camera will deliver an improvement! Continue reading “DON’T Upgrade Your Phone JUST for a “BETTER” Camera!”

iPhone 13: I’m not buying one.

I’m not going to buy the iPhone 13.

I won’t be reviewing the iPhone 13.

If you’re curious why, let’s chat.

#SGGQA 221: Apple vs Epic Appeals, Vivo X70 Reaction, Infinix Zero X, Chill Viewer Q&A

Back in the habit after taking a week off! LET’S DO SOME PODCASTING!

The Epic lawsuit wraps with a spectacular conculsion and both Apple and Epic are looking into appeals! LG Claims they can make a better folding screen. TCL is pushing pause on launching a foldable. California might be gearing up for a fight against Amazon.

We can chat out the new Vivo X70, and then let’s hang out for a bit with a viewer Q&A.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 221: Apple vs Epic Appeals, Vivo X70 Reaction, Infinix Zero X, Chill Viewer Q&A”