#SGGQA 208: Samsung’s Tacky Camera Ads, Google Location Data, A Weekend with the Xiaomi Mi 11i

Samsung’s idea of recycling old tech is lame, but not as lame as their tacky iPhone camera ads! Qualcomm is partnering with Microsoft for a Windows on Arm developer box! Google is under the spotlight again for tracking user location data!

And I’ve spent a weekend using the Xiaomi Mi 11i!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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Samson Q9U Broadcast Microphone: Classic Sound, Low Price!

Samson Q9U review!

It looks the part. It won’t break the bank. Can it compete against the classic options we like to hear for radio and podcasting?

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#SGGQA 207: WE JUST MOVED! An early look at GadgetLab 4 and Viewer Q&A!

The moving truck was here two days ago, and our home is covered in boxes! I’m exhausted, but excited to share an early first look at GadgetLab 4! We’re gonna chill out, answer some viewer questions, and talk about where we want this tech conversation to go!

Let’s get your tech week started right!
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MikMe Pocket Review: Wireless Microphone, but no Receiver?

MikMe Pocket review! I really dig on nerdy audio gear. MikMe is a boutique label with some pedigree from AKG. I’e enjoyed their products in the past, and I’ve been really curious to see what their take on a wireless lavalier would look like. Spent some time playing with the MikMe Pocket, and I’m ready to share my thoughts! Continue reading “MikMe Pocket Review: Wireless Microphone, but no Receiver?”

#SGGQA 206: More Money for Broadband, Clubhouse on Android, Sharp Aquos R6, Google I/O, Saying Goodbye to the GadgetLab

The FCC is offering more money to get students and teachers connected! California and Washington are considering more funding for public broadband! Biden has reversed Trump’s executive order on Section 230 of the CDA. Clubhouse is coming to Android. Sharp has announced a phone with a CRAZY camera sensor!

And what DO you expect to see at Google I/O?
Let’s get your tech week started right!
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Shutter Speed vs Frame Rate EXPLAINED: Smartphone Video Tutorial

What is shutter speed? How is that different than your video frame rate? What makes video LOOK cinematic? How can you control the brightness of your video?

Let’s chat about your phone camera, and how to get the most out of it! Continue reading “Shutter Speed vs Frame Rate EXPLAINED: Smartphone Video Tutorial”

Fake Reviewers and YouTube Drama

I feel I need to clear the air a bit.

We’re going through another round of Tech YouTuber drama. Some folks throwing accusations. Some people getting defensive. I know I play a part in the tone of some of these conversations.

When these drama cycles occur, it’s a good time to take a step back and talk about WHY we make the content the way we do.

OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Justifying the Price?

OnePlus 9 Pro Review! This brand has changed. This is not a “flagship killer”. This is a flagship. What SHOULD we expect from a phone when prices climb? How does it compare against similarly priced competition?

It’s a totally different vibe when we talk about “Luxury” products, so let’s see how the 9 Pro stacks up. Continue reading “OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Justifying the Price?”