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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Vivo X200 Review: The (Non-Pro) Lil Brother Ain’t so Little…

There are a couple different ways we can do a series of premium phones. Vivo has a spectrum of devices offered under the X200 label. I’ve spent a lot of time already using the X200 Pro to get work done for my videos and reviews.

The X200 arrives with the same powerhouse chip, but a few other “cost sensitive” component choices. Using it has been really interesting…

Curious how the X200 Pro performs BEFORE checking out the X200? Here’s my review of the X200 Pro!

Continue reading “Vivo X200 Review: The (Non-Pro) Lil Brother Ain’t so Little…”

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OnePlus Watch 3 Review: The Best Android Smartwatch!

OnePlus Watch 3 review!

Here it is. This is the best Android powered smartwatch currently available. OnePlus continues a “hybrid” OS strategy that delivers the best battery life on a full fledged smartwatch. The best battery by A LOT.

Still it wouldn’t be a OnePlus launch without a LITTLE stickiness, and there’s a bit of an issue with this heart tracking hardware…

More info on the OnePlus Watch 3 https://onepluscom.pxf.io/EEZA4D Continue reading “OnePlus Watch 3 Review: The Best Android Smartwatch!”

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#SGGQA 384: No OnePlus Open 2, Vivo V50 is Here, New iPhone SE Soon?

Arm will be making their own chips soon! Apple might finally refresh the iPhone SE. A HUGE collection of films is available for move fans. OnePlus sets the record straight on the Open 2.

And we should chat about Vivo’s latest mid-ranger…

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Vivo V50 Review: The Mid-Ranger Portrait Champion!

Vivo V50 review!

It’s a simpler lineup for Vivo this year! There are fewer “version” of the V Series, but there’s a focus on camera tech and battery longevity.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Vivo V50 Review: The Mid-Ranger Portrait Champion!”

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Vuzix Z100: Smartglasses for Developers, But are they Ready for the Public?

Vuzix calls this a dev kit, but after launching in 2023, it’s a nicely polished experience.

The Z100 are a super lightweight pair of glasses with a wave guide optic built into one lens, that can deliver bite-sized bits of info up at eye level, with over two days of battery life.

Comfortable, practical, and affordable. So… Why aren’t people trying glasses like these? Continue reading “Vuzix Z100: Smartglasses for Developers, But are they Ready for the Public?”

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No OnePlus Open 2 For YOU (in 2025) CONFIRMED!

The folks at OnePlus have confirmed that there will be no Open 2 this year. What are YOUR thoughts on OnePlus skipping another year for foldables?

OnePlus Community Post https://community.oneplus.com/thread/1652471315484901379  Continue reading “No OnePlus Open 2 For YOU (in 2025) CONFIRMED!”

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My NEW Favorite Controller (Has Been Out for a Couple Months)! Gamesir Cyclone 2!

GameSir Cyclone 2 review!

Who would have thought, that the company who made my PREVIOUS favorite controller, would end up making my NEW favorite controller! The Cyclone 2 brings all the flexibility of the original T4 Cyclone, and adds some fancy new hardware, new sticks and triggers, and snazzy new charge dock, WHILE keeping a reasonable price!

Let’s check it out! Continue reading “My NEW Favorite Controller (Has Been Out for a Couple Months)! Gamesir Cyclone 2!”

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#SGGQA 383: Galaxy S25 is a FLOP, Apple To Break Encryption in UK, Google Snoops on Photos, Meta Torrented 80TB of Books

The UK is ordering Apple to build back doors into encrypted accounts. Meta torrented over 80 TERABYTES of books. Patent shows off Nintendo’s joycon mouse mode. Google is snooping on your images. A study shows protections from new strains of COVID plummet. Apple STILL might be working on AR glasses after all.

And we should chat about how weak the response has been for the Samsung Galaxy S25.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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