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!”
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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Google IO Android XR Reactions! Do we REALLY need Android in our glasses?
Google IO 2025 is in full swing!
Executives took the stage today to kick off the developer conference, and there was a LOT of talk about AI. At the end of the show though, we got a look at Android XR, and the future of smart glasses.
Haven’t we seen features like this before on older glasses? Continue reading “Google IO Android XR Reactions! Do we REALLY need Android in our glasses?”
A Monster 1000W Motor Fat Tire eBike That Folds Up Small- HeyBike Ranger S Review
HeyBike Ranger S Review!
Spending a week riding am incredibly powerful ebike, that can fold up to fit in the trunk of my car. The Ranger S is a really fun ride, but how did HeyBike handle the support on some set up teething pains?
It’s real pretty. It’s real fast. But was it easy to build? Continue reading “A Monster 1000W Motor Fat Tire eBike That Folds Up Small- HeyBike Ranger S Review”
#SGGQA 397: Google I/O with Less Android, Xiaomi’s New Chip, More Ads Coming to YouTube, NVIDIA Bullies Media
Meta argues in court that “enshittification” doesn’t exist, and ads in Instagram are a boon for consumers. NextCloud successfully battles back against Google for app updates. YouTube adding more AI ads to ruin your viewing experience. Xiaomi demos a new chip that should put more pressure on Tensor. Microsoft discontinues the Surface Laptop Studio.
Gamers Nexus details their relationship with NVIDIA, and how a massive corporation might pressure media outlets for positive coverage.
And we should chat about Google I/O, and how there might be less Android at this years developer conference.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Boyamic 2 Review: The best wireless microphone bang for buck!
When you just have to cut the mic cable, but you still want good audio!
Boyamic tends to undercut brands like RODE and DJI. The refreshed Boyamic 2 arrive at a very attractive price, with a great set of features. It’s solid pro-sumer hardware, but what’s up with all this AI stuff?
Let’s take a listen!
Boyamic 2 on B&H https://bhpho.to/4nZjnb0
Boyamic 2 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4dljh9s
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#SGGQA 396: Tariffs with China Paused, Windows 10 Support Extended, XPERIA 1 VII Leaks
A wild week of political news. Trump and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days. Trump kills a broadband initiative meant to help connect people and train people in tech jobs. The FTC will not enforce “click to cancel” rule. Republicans kill WiFi options for low income students.
Plus, Philips intros 3D printing repair kits for their products. Microsoft extends some support for Windows 10. And, the XPERIA 1 VII leaks look like Sony will charge even more for their flagship phone.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
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How many gadgets have YOU owned on the eWaste Graveyard? (Interview Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG)
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Now you can download the interview as a standalone audio podcast! Player embedded below. Enjoy!
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It’s REALLY annoying when a gadget becomes waste because of software!
The folks at U.S. PIRG have started a list of gadgets that were sent to landfills before their time. Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG sat down with me to chat about the enormous scale of the problem, and ways consumers can get more bang for their gadget buck!