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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A Field Trip to Amazon 4-Star: Is the future of retail more physical stores?

Shortly before the strictest messaging came out on “social distancing”, we took a little field trip.

Amazon is opening more physical stores beyond buying Whole Foods. In our neck of the woods, an Amazon branded grocery store is being built, and recently a “4-Star” opened up in the local mall.

It’s a cute concept, trending products, with reviews above four stars on Amazon, are stocked in a physical retail location. Continue reading “A Field Trip to Amazon 4-Star: Is the future of retail more physical stores?”

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Intel Ghost Canyon NUC: Building the BIG BOY NUC!

It’s a larger box than I thought it would be, but it’s also a powerful performer!

What if we took the guts of a high end workstation or gaming laptop, and crammed them into a small desktop case? Ghost Canyon looks like it’ll be a monster, but building it was a little trickier that I was expecting…

I’m gonna call him “Ghosty”!
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#SGGQA 137: ISPs Pledge, Gates Steps Down, Apple Fined in France, LG V60 Price Revealed!

The FCC is asking ISPs to PRETTY PLEASE treat the internet like a utility during this “social distancing” experiment. Apple is fined 1.2 Billion in France over anti-competitive sales practices. Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft’s board. The EU is planning sweeping Right to Repair legislation.

And did you stream Frozen 2 early? WE DID!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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#2020Hearing: How your ears work! (With a little help from some old educational films!)

How the human ear works!

Covering some of the basics for #2020Hearing, let’s take a quick trip back to high school science class!

How does sound get into your brain? Your ears are pretty remarkable. We should take care of them!
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5 Tips for Working from Home (in Under Five Minutes)

Working from home? Has there been a sudden change in your work/life balance? Here’s a quick and dirty vlog with five fast tips to get you started.

My first five common sense tips for getting your work done AND staying sane during a lifestyle change.
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iPhone 11 Pro Camera Conclusion: The best auto shooter of 2019!

We shouldn’t forget that the iPhone 11 Pro was also released on the promise of features to come in later updates.

Months after launch, nearly halfway towards the announcement of the next premium iPhone, have those “pro” promises been realized? Can the most expensive (non-folding) 4G phone of 2019 still duke it out against the new crop of incoming 5G Androids?

Will this $1099 64GB phone be left behind on software features like my $999 iPhone XS was?

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Eminem, Lil Yachty, and LG: Does V60 Product Placement Violate FTC Guidelines?

LG VS the FTC? Is there an issue with a smartphone showing up in some music videos? Should music videos from Eminem and Lil Yachty have “#AD” disclosures on YouTube?

Just WHAT ARE THE RULES???

Let’s break this down!
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#SGGQA 136: Apple Battery Throttling Settlement, Oppo Find X2, Coronavirus Cancelling Everything

Apple might finally have to pay a fine over it’s practice of slowing down older phones, but will it be enough of a penalty to prevent future planned obsolescence practices? The Oppo Find X2 looks like a beast of a phone at a PREMIUM price.

And Coronavirus out here just cancelling EVERYTHING!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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