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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#SGGQA 399: Switch 2 Repairs ROG XBox Ally, Apple Trashes AI “Reasoning” Ahead of WWDC

The FCC is kinda broken right now. Ted Cruz will hold up Broadband funding to any state that tries to regulate AI. Google rolls the dice on another court case, this time opting for a jury trial.

iFixit isn’t much impressed with the Switch 2 repair-ability. Microsoft shows off the “new” ROG Xbox Ally. Apple publishes a study on how AI doesn’t really “reason” or think.

And what should we expect from WWDC? Will Apple show off more AI?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Camera Conclusion: A Little Less Ultra Than Last Year?

It’s easily one of the best camera specialist phones of the year, but Xiaomi has made some compromises to the Ultra to keep prices in check. It’s a powerhouse collection of photography technologies, but it’s a very different feel from previous Xiaomi Ultras.

Still, it’s an easy recommend for someone who wants to get more out of a phone camera. If you’re interested in driving a phone camera harder, this just might be the phone for you!

Let me show you why…

See the full Xiaomi 15 Ultra Camera Deep Dive here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-15-ultra-130431588
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OnePlus Pad 3: Putting iPad and Galaxy Tab on Notice

OnePlus Pad 3 is here!

Taking a first look around this gorgeous new tablet, and it’s immediately clear. This is one of the best slates of 2025. OnePlus moves up the food chain in price, but the Pad 3 delivers a PREMIUM experience.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “OnePlus Pad 3: Putting iPad and Galaxy Tab on Notice”

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Geekom Mini Air12 PC Teardown: Is it worth spending more on build quality?

Geekom Mini Air12 Disassembled! It’s a cute mini PC, and it’s NOT going to hurt your wallet! The folks at Geekom are sponsoring this video to take a closer look at build quality. Even for a low power PC, is it worth spending a little more to get better build quality?

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#SGGQA 398: Google’s Court Case for Chrome, Microsoft’s Carbon Footprint, Can Social Media be Less Addictive?

The case over Google’s monopoly is over, and now we wait to see what the penalties might be. Nebraska wants to make social media less addictive for kids with a new law. Germany might tax Facebook and Google more. Microsoft’s carbon footprint continues to rise. I did not expect AI slop to be SO popular that now real people are trying to copy AI. And Sony might move XPERIA manufacturing to a third party.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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The SMALLEST 720P Projector! Mars 8849 Review!

8849 Mars Mini Projector Review!

The 8849 Tank phones and tablets have these nifty little projectors built in. What if we took a TINY projector and made it a standalone gadget? Now EVERY phone or tablet or PC or game console could also have a projector!

8849 is aiming to make this as easy and as portable as possible, but why do the images on the 8849 website make this thing look HUGE?

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “The SMALLEST 720P Projector! Mars 8849 Review!”

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Are Dumb Phones the Future? Unpacking this Trend with Nicholas Rossman from the MEF!

People are considering the switch to a basic phone. A popular trend shows folks are interested in a digital detox, and the smartphone is the main gadget to replace. I sat down with Nicholas Rossman of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum to chat about simplifying our phone use! Continue reading “Are Dumb Phones the Future? Unpacking this Trend with Nicholas Rossman from the MEF!”

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Geekom A5 Mini PC NEW for 2025! Is it a Refresh or a Downgrade?

Geekom A5 2025 review!

Geekom is back in the gadget lab with a “new” mini PC that looks suspiciously like a computer we’ve already reviewed. It’s a refresh on the original A5, with a newer AMD chip! Should we call this a refresh though? It seems like a different product than before…

Let’s take a look!
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