My Silver Play Button: Arriving almost a year later…

It sure doesn’t feel that special.

I broke 100,000 subscribers late last year. Now that YouTube has sent over this plaque, let’s take this opportunity to talk about what’s really important in a community.

Spoiler: It’s not this “accolade”, but the friends you make along the way… Continue reading “My Silver Play Button: Arriving almost a year later…”

LG Wing Review: The most fun I’ve had this year!

LG Wing review!

Yup. This phone is big. This phone is a little more fragile. This phone is expensive.

And this is the most fun I’ve had with a phone review in a while.

Crazy new hardware should change our behavior and offer real new features. I’m happy to see LG play with a radical new form factor and still consider useful new features!

Let’s have a chat about the most unique phone of the year! Continue reading “LG Wing Review: The most fun I’ve had this year!”

Azulle Access4 Review: A Full PC in the Palm of Your Hand!

What if you need a PC in the SMALLEST possible  shell? Azulle might have the right fit for you! The Access4 is TINY, but  it still covers the basics running Windows 10.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Azulle Access4 Review: A Full PC in the Palm of Your Hand!”

Google Pixel 5 Review: For folks who LIKE little phones!

My review of the Pixel 5 hinges on one major decision. Do you like smaller phones?

There aren’t many good options for a smaller “one thumb” mighty mouse running Android, especially phones including a 5G radio. Using the Pixel 5 for a couple weeks, let’s chat some of my pros and cons of this punchy little option.

What Google is doing here is interesting, but is it the right fit for you? Continue reading “Google Pixel 5 Review: For folks who LIKE little phones!”

#SGGQA 179: OnePlus Nord N10, Samsung Beats Apple, FTC to Sue Facebook, Trump Loses (Twitter Protections)

President Trump is about to lose something he really wants, and that would be his special protections on Twitter. The FTC is likely to sue Facebook this month over antitrust violations. A TON of older Android phones are about to have a harder time browsing the internet. A factory fire at AKM is making audio gear significantly more expensive. Samsung just beat Apple in sales in the USA.

And the OnePlus Nord N10 is here!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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OnePlus Nord N10: Not for me, and that’s ok!

The evolution of OnePlus is complete.

Once a darling enthusiast brand, not this label has grown up into a mainstream consumer option. Releasing several phones this year at different price points, the Nord N10 is not a phone built for me. That makes it kind of an exciting option this year… Continue reading “OnePlus Nord N10: Not for me, and that’s ok!”

What’s in a name? The Pixel 5 is NOT an upgrade over the Pixel 4?

A gadget’s name is important. Branding takes time to establish, and it serves as a shortcut for consumers. A potential customer doesn’t need to analyze every aspect of the gadget. If they liked SmartyPhone5, when it’s time to upgrade, they’ll probably like SmartyPhone7.

When a company changes their naming, or pivots from that strategy, it can cause confusion. Confusion in this market is often bad for sales. We should always be concerned about how a company presents a product.

At the same time, tech enthusiasts should also be a bit savvier than the “average consumers” we’re all so interested in protecting. Continue reading “What’s in a name? The Pixel 5 is NOT an upgrade over the Pixel 4?”

#SGGQA 178: Phone Challenge 3 Wrap Up with TK BAY! Surface Duo vs LG V60 vs Note 20 Ultra!

Something a little different this week!

Wrapping up our yearly phone swap challenge, TK Bay is dropping by to share some thoughts on premium phones and productivity! Our phone trade this year? Surface Duo vs Galaxy Note 20 Ultra! Maybe an LG snuck in too?

When it comes to EXPENSIVE mobile gadgets, we have a LOT to talk about!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 178: Phone Challenge 3 Wrap Up with TK BAY! Surface Duo vs LG V60 vs Note 20 Ultra!”