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 400: AI TikTok Influencers, Google AI Podcasts, A Weekend with Android 16

The Trump administration is unplugging plans to roll out more fiber broadband. A new PS3 emulator for Android devices is on the Google Play store. TikTok is launching a new AI suite of tools including AI Influencers. Google is turning your search results into an AI podcast.

Pebble remains on track to launch the Core 2 Watch. Google seems to be struggling with Pixel 6 and 7 batteries.

And I spent a weekend with Android 16 and it was aight….

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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I’ve been turning Smartphones into Dumb Phones for YEARS! Make your phone “Dumb” for FREE!

Dumbphones are a hot trend again!

Basic, minimal, simple communication gadgets. Folks might want to reduce distractions and unplug from online services. Before you go and buy a new gadget, you should try to turn your current phone into something more basic first!

Here’s how I would do this!

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Android’s Desktop Mode is FINALLY Good!

Android 16 QPR 1 Beta 2 Desktop Mode first look!

I honestly didn’t think this was going to arrive on Android 16, but I’m happy to be wrong when it means we get cool new features! Your phone is a computer, and now on a Pixel 8 or Pixel 9, you can USE your phone more like a tablet or PC.

We have a LOT of teething pains to sort out, but this is SO much better!
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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.

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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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