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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Sundar Pichai Testifies Before Congress: A Media Embarrassment

Lively debate is critical. Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat before Congress, answering questions for over three hours, yet a majority of the media coverage focused on a handful of embarrassing gaffes from tech illiterate representatives. There were some tough topics addressed, and Google’s position on data collection, privacy, search, and business is now on record. It’s just a shame that more of that hasn’t been detailed by news outlets.

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KZ AS10 Earbuds Review: FIVE Drivers per Ear – Insane sound for $70

FIVE BALANCED ARMS PER EAR! This is insane.

It’s a shame more phones are getting rid of traditional headphone jacks, as we get these kinds of low cost options for music fans. KZ has a solid reputation for “bang for buck” gear. The AS10 move the company into a higher price tier, but come with some crazy tech packed inside. Let’s take a listen!

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#SGGQA 073: China Bans iPhone, Samsung Kills Headphone Jack, Feds Investigate #NetNeutrality Comments

The DOJ is FINALLY investigating all the bogus comments filed with the FCC during the Net Neutrality debate. DOOM turns 25! Google ends store support for Ice Cream Sandwich! Samsung will kill the headphone jack on future phones!

Also, we spend a little time talking about the ongoing Qualcomm and Apple squabbling. iPhones are now banned from retail channels in China! Who do we want to see win this fight?

Get your tech week started off right!

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Sennheiser GSP 550 Gaming Headset Review: Grown Up Gaming Audio

I love seeing gamer gear grow up. Out of the nightmarish world of Mountain Dew fueled design, the GSP deliver a healthy crossover of faux militaristic “rugged” and broadcast headset style. Of course looks aren’t everything. Has the sound of this headset grown up as much as the design? Let’s take a look and a listen to the Sennheiser GSP 550!

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LG V40 ThinQ Long Term Review: Is my favorite phone right for you?

The tricky thing about being a tech reviewer, this phone is likely going to be listed as my personal favorite phone of the year. At the same time however, this might be one of the more difficult V series phones to recommend to general consumers. The V40 requires a little more “pro and con” nuance when talking about which gadget might be the perfect fit for you.

Using it as my daily driver for weeks now, does the V40 live up to LG’s claims? Will it deliver some crossover appeal? Let’s take that deep dive!

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CGTN: Programming Problem – YouTube algorithm a mental drain for internet stars

I don’t think I’d consider myself an internet “star”, but I have had some issues with recent YouTube policy changes.

Joining the news team at CGTN to share some thoughts on living the YouTube life, online content creation, and creator burnout.

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Adonit PhotoGrip Review: Better Grip, Better Photos?

If our phones REALLY can be tools for professional content creation, we need good accessories to get the most our of our mobile cameras and microphones. Adonit has a HANDY solution to help you hold your gear better. Let’s take a quick look at the PhotoGrip and Tripod!

Get it? Handy? It’s a pun…

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#SGGQA 072: Tumblr Bans Porn, Blackberry Camera Beats iPhone XS, More #NetNeutrality Drama

More Net Neutrality drama, as a handful of House Democrats take contributions from the telecom industry. Ajit Pai claimed repealing Net Neutrality would boost infrastructure investment. That was a lie. Tumblr is banning porn. That should go well. And MKBHD proves OBJECTIVELY that the Blackberry Key 2 has a better camera than the iPhone XS!

Get your tech week started off right!

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