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 108: Apple and Amazon, Ninja and Mixer, Cloudflare and 8Chan

The FTC is having a busy week! Investigating Apple, Amazon, Google, and YouTube. Smart speaker spying, insider deals on storefronts, and video algorithms, there’s a LOT to talk about. Plus  US AG William Barr is the latest to try and force backdoors into encryption. The ESA leaked thousands of journalist details from E3. Ninja moved to Mixer.

And how should we handle speech, private companies, and hateful rhetoric in light of 8Chan and Cloudflare?

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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#SGGQA 107: Creator Chat – Production, PR, and Movies with Enobong Etteh from BooredAtWork

I’ve said it before, and I’ll likely say it again, but change is in the air. Friends and colleagues in the world of online content creation, we all seem to be looking at where we each fit. Some are focusing on an individual platform, while others, like my guest for this podcast, are spreading the wealth, and finding audiences around the web.

It shouldn’t come as any major surprise that one of the main reasons I like hosting these interviews, getting to spend more time chatting with my friends. For online producers, the people we meet on social media quickly become our work pals and colleagues.

I worked with Enobong Etteh from Booredatwork, for months online before we got to meet at a trade show, and we continued collaborating for years after on podcasts and gadget reviews. We regularly ramble on about technology, pr relationships, and always manage to get side tracked by our fandom for film and TV.  Enobong took some time to chat about his experiences working online, and where he might consider taking his channel next.

That’s enough from me, let’s jump into a little love fest with my best online buddy.

 

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OnePlus 7 Pro: My BIGGEST gripe with a GREAT phone

OnePlus 7 Pro PROBLEMS! No phone is perfect. While the OP7 Pro is an absolute beast, there are always things we could critique. While using this phone for a couple weeks, here’s my biggest gripe with the premium OnePlus. Continue reading “OnePlus 7 Pro: My BIGGEST gripe with a GREAT phone”

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Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 4G: First week with my favorite WearOS watch!

Ticwatch 4G first impressions! I’m still a big fan of wearing a watch, and I’ve been looking to upgrade! A refreshed TicWatch Pro! More RAM and LTE connections! A company that heavily influenced the UI for Wear OS!

Here’s my first week wearing it! Continue reading “Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 4G: First week with my favorite WearOS watch!”

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#SGGQA 106: Apple and Intel, T-Mobile and Sprint, Living with the XPERIA 1

T-Mobile and Sprint merger approved! Apple buying Intel’s modem business! DoorDash skims your tips! Ultraviolet shutting down! Tulsi Gabbard accuses Google of halting her speech!

And what is it like to live with the XPERIA 1 for a couple days?

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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Blackberry Key2 in 2019: Still the communicator king?

We’re still hoping to hear word of a Key 3, but if you want a phone with a keyboard, the Key 2 still reigns supreme. How has the phone aged? Should we be concerned about the mid-range chipset? And what’s up with the pricing on the Red Key 2? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Blackberry Key2 in 2019: Still the communicator king?”

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How can we stop this annoying YouTube “DRAMA DANCE”?

We’re wrapping up the summer. We’re near the end of “The Tech Doldrums”. Instead of circling back for long term reviews, or spending time with gadgets which might not have gotten as much attention, the popularity algorithm demands we feed it popular topics.

We don’t have any news on iPhone 11 or Note 10 or Pixel 4, but if you spend any time covering less popular brands, your channel metrics will take a hit. If your viewership falters slightly, Google stops recommending your channel. It’s a direct punishment metric designed to discourage you from straying. Even when you see a video these days about a Sony or an LG, it’s rarely a true review. It’s more likely what you’ll watch is a thinly veiled comparison against a more popular device.

“In reviewing the Sony, I’ve come to the conclusion that you should buy a Samsung instead.”

But I digress…

When we’ve run out of actual news and review topics, but we still need to feed the popularity algorithm, what we arrive at is pretty obnoxious. I call it “The Drama Dance”. Continue reading “How can we stop this annoying YouTube “DRAMA DANCE”?”

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Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Review: I can’t believe this hearing test!

It’s always exciting when an old school audio company starts focusing on new consumer tech. Only the third Bluetooth headset from this company, and the very first with active noise reduction. The Lagoon get so much right, and these are turning out to be the most flexible wireless (and wired) headphones I’ve ever reviewed. These are a top option for travel! Let’s take a look!

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