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 320: Apple, Tech Journalism, and a Decade of Out of Control Hype…

HAPPY MONDAY!

I’m wrapping up some travel, and unfortunately can’t livestream today. I DID finish this video essay though, and it seemed a fitting addition to the topics we cover on this weekly show.

Tech journalists have been promising an Apple AR revolution for over a decade now, but very little commentary has come from Apple directly. This has had an enormous chilling effect on AR and VR markets.

Rumors. Leaks. FUD.

After a decade of reporting on a future mythical “Apple Glasses” product, what do we actually have?

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 320: Apple, Tech Journalism, and a Decade of Out of Control Hype…”

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Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Setup Livestream!

Just a bit of fun! I hosted a livestream for my pals on Patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy, to unbox and setup the new Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. I hope you enjoy the chat!

There were MANY shenanigans…

Continue reading “Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Setup Livestream!”

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Apple Doesn’t Own Augmented Reality! What You Need to Know About XR Glasses!

TCL RayNeo is sponsoring this video to clear the air on the technology YOU need to know about XR Glasses!

There are different ways that we can strap displays to our face, and you don’t always have to spend a lot to get a great experience. Here’s what YOU need to know about AR, VR, and XR glasses! Continue reading “Apple Doesn’t Own Augmented Reality! What You Need to Know About XR Glasses!”

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Geekom A5 Mini PC Review: BIG POWER! Small Price! Better than a Mac Mini?

Geekom A5 Review!

This is a beast of a mini PC! Using a great little AMD chip, it’s sweet overkill for daily computing tasks. It’s exciting to see this performance in a computer this small, but the price tag is even nicer! Continue reading “Geekom A5 Mini PC Review: BIG POWER! Small Price! Better than a Mac Mini?”

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#SGGQA 319: iPhones Still Overheating, Netflix Price Hikes, AI is EXPENSIVE, SEC Sues Musk, Pixel 8 Thoughts

HAPPY MONDAY!

Techtober is spinning up! iPhones still seem to be overheating after Apple’s patch. Netflix lands two more GREAT games, but price hikes are looming. The SEC is suing Elon Musk for refusing to testify in their investigation. Getty images looks to make AI more equitable, but is AI too expensive to share the wealth?

And now that we’ve made it through the weekend, how are we feeling about the Pixel 8 announcement?

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Gamesir T4 Cyclone Pro Controller Review: Hall Effect Sticks & Triggers For ALL Your Gaming Systems!

Gamesir T4 Cyclone Pro review!

Is this gamepad a “pro”? What makes a controller “pro”?

I’m excited to give this controller a spin, and it’s always a perk when it’s compatible with EVERY phone, tablet, PC, and console I own! Let’s play! Continue reading “Gamesir T4 Cyclone Pro Controller Review: Hall Effect Sticks & Triggers For ALL Your Gaming Systems!”

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Vivo V29 First Look: One LITTLE Upgrade for the Camera…

Vivo V29 first look!

I was set to revisit the Vivo V27, but then Vivo went and released a WHOLE NEW PHONE. Checking out the differences, they’re SO close, we can just focus on a few small iterations.

For photographers, there’s one new fun trick you should check out… Continue reading “Vivo V29 First Look: One LITTLE Upgrade for the Camera…”

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Google Pixel Fold Three Months Later: A Long Term Review, Android 14, and a Road Trip

I’ve been pretty vocal on folding tablets. I’m conflicted on the segment, and I believe that (even with a few years in the market) we’re still looking at a public BETA test for this concept.

I was (and still am) a big fan of the Surface Duo, but folks seem to forget that I gave a “niche of a niche” verdict for the Duo 2. I prefer Dual Display, but there was a SMALL segment of consumers who I believed would be a good fit for that device.

There’s a specific philosophy that needs to be addressed comparing something like a Pixel Fold with a Duo. They both have a hinge that folds the device in half, but they represent VERY different solutions.

The Pixel Fold is a traditional tablet, offering a larger unbroken canvas to work with. The Duo is a multi-tasking monster, delivering a more direct path to using two apps at once.

Getting my bias out of the way, after three months, two flights, and a road trip, how has the Fold treated me?

Pretty well. There’s a lot of potential here. Continue reading “Google Pixel Fold Three Months Later: A Long Term Review, Android 14, and a Road Trip”

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