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 406: Switch Price Hikes, ChatGPT Privacy, Apple Repair Prices, MASSIVE Android Gaming Emulation Leap

The Trump administration is demanding CBS employ a “bias monitor”. US States are trying to revive the FTC’s canceled rules on subscriptions. Google is indexing your ChatGPT conversations. Epic wins another appeal against the Play Store. Qualcomm might release another 8 Series chip. Microsoft ends support for Windows SE. Nintendo hikes prices on the OG Switch. Apple hikes prices on iPad repairs.

We got a sad look at the folding devices Microsoft cancelled.

And we HAVE to talk about game emulation on Android!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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AceMagic W1 WARLORD Mini PC Review: AMD Ryzen 7 on a Budget!

Ace Magic W1 Review!

It’s called the “WARLORD”, and I just dont think I can go with AceMagic on that, but it IS a punchy little machine, and if you shop it on a good sale… Well… We should chat about that… Continue reading “AceMagic W1 WARLORD Mini PC Review: AMD Ryzen 7 on a Budget!”

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SGGQA on the Road: Google’s Pixel 10 Failure and Gadget Anxiety

A show on the road this week!

The chat had a LOT of thoughts on the Pixel 10! I feel Google has missed a MASSIVE opportunity…

ALSO!

We’ve had a stressful couple of days, and our gadgets have helped a lot. However, the gadgets might be ADDING to the stress… Let’s chat…
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Moto RAZR+ 2025: Are Flip Phones Still Fun?

Moto RAZR+ 2025! Spending some time with a phone that is REALLY not for me! But does it matter if I don’t like it? Who is this phone for, and will THEY like it?

Let’s chat…
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#SGGQA 405: Amazon Climate Goals, YouTubers Sued, AMD Crushing Intel, Vivo X300 Pro Leaks

It’s a WILD week of news to unpack!

Microsoft confirms they can’t safeguard data in the EU. Corning settles an anti-trust case. Samsung’s chairman settles a ten-year-old fraud case. Amazon is also failing to meet their climate goals. Microsoft kills their movie and TV service. A new chip maker in Japan might start putting some pressure on TSMC. AMD is SAVAGING Intel in retail sales.

YOUTUBERS ARE BEING SUED LEFT AND RIGHT BY BIG TECH COMPANIES!

And we should chat about these Vivo X300 Pro leaks right?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Sony WH-1000XM6: But what if you spent MORE on headphones? (Part 3/3)

WH-1000XM6 Review PART 3!

ALRIGHT! The XM6 are incredible travel ANC Bluetooth cans, but what if we SPENT MORE than what Sony was charging? Will we get more for our money moving up the food chain, or are we likely to get a COMPLETELY different kind of product?

Let’s Chat! Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM6: But what if you spent MORE on headphones? (Part 3/3)”

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OnePlus Buds 4 Review: What else can we say?

OnePlus sent the Buds 4 for me to test drive and review. There has been no editorial oversight offered or requested from the brand or any associated PR. These are my earnest thoughts regarding the product.

These are great earbuds, and in true OnePlus fashion, we’re delivering tech competitive features at lower prices than the accessories offered by companies like Google, Samsung, and Apple.

The newest buds are extremely familiar. We know what a good true wireless solution should look like, and the Buds 4 fit that to a tee. Continue reading “OnePlus Buds 4 Review: What else can we say?”

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#RightToRepair Grading companies on repair with Nathan Proctor of PIRG! These Companies Do It RIGHT!

Right to Repair laws are great, but what if companies dont make repair resources available?

I sit down with Nathan Proctor of US PIRG to chat about their new report ‘Leaders and Laggards Part II’, and how this group is grading companies on their support promises!

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Download the audio podcast: https://pinecast.com/listen/69638049-95e8-49ed-a6ab-f17d02546768.mp3

Leaders and Laggards (PIRG) https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/leaders-and-laggards-ii/

eWaste Graveyard Interview with Lucas Gutterman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrNFJOX7PBs
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