Poco F5: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Performance (is REALLY Good)!

Poco F5 Review!

This phone is a SCREAMER. Poco is a “flagship killer” brand, and usually we see a Poco use an OLDER premium SOC, but this new mid-range Snapdragon is a champ! This is going to be a HUGE bang for buck option.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Poco F5: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Performance (is REALLY Good)!”

#SGGQA 298: The Calm Before Google I/O, Twitter Blue is a Flop, Bluesky off to slow start, Facebook Pages Hacked

HAPPY MONDAY!

Social media is MELTING down right now. Twitter’s subscriptions are tanking. Bluesky won’t accommodate heads of state. Verified Facebook pages are getting hacked.

Plus, Samsung is working on their new chips. An Apple accessory maker walks away from Apple.

And we have to chat about what we might see at Google I/O this week!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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OnePlus Pad vs a Low Cost Laptop! Can it beat a Surface Laptop Go 2?

Tablet vs Laptop!

The OnePlus Pad is a solid buy for a high performance tablet, but can it unseat a PROPER computer? The Surface Laptop GO 2 is a beautiful student-grade laptop. Let’s test some of the performance and the battery life! Will you get a better performance per dollar with the laptop? Continue reading “OnePlus Pad vs a Low Cost Laptop! Can it beat a Surface Laptop Go 2?”

Xiaomi 13 Ultra: Why these cameras are so fresh…

Xiaomi 13 Ultra camera samples! Getting a little more familiar with this ULTRA phone, and I have some thoughts on why these cameras are so special. This phone is doing something different, and we need to pay attention to what’s working here!
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Can we make the Pixel 7 Pro a Vlogging Monster?

Pixel 7 Pro video challenge!

The phone shoots decent video, but if we want to shoot clips out in the field, what can we do to spruce up our footage? The Pixel doesn’t have any manual or Pro modes for the camera.

Let’s see what we can add to make better vlogs, shorts, reels, and tiktocks!

Is the noun of a “video on TikTok” really a “tiktok”? Continue reading “Can we make the Pixel 7 Pro a Vlogging Monster?”

#SGGQA 297: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, OnePlus Pad, Sony XPERIA 1V Teaser, Samsung Profits Down 95%, Law Against AI Launching Nukes

HERE WE GO! Tons of stories to cover this week!

Senators propose a law to ban AI from launching nukes. Samsung profits are down 95%! NYC’s Transit Authority has pulled their alerts from Twitter. Microsoft’s AR goggles are still causing headaches and eye strain. Asus launches a Steam Deck killer.

Sony is teasing the Sony XPERIA 1V, and we HAVE t o talk about the OnePlus Pad and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 297: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, OnePlus Pad, Sony XPERIA 1V Teaser, Samsung Profits Down 95%, Law Against AI Launching Nukes”

OnePlus Pad: The Best Android Tablet Out Now?

OnePlus Pad review!

It’s here, and it’s a LOT cheaper than I thought it was going to be! This is a FANTASTIC performer at a great price. Is it the best “premium” tablet available? It just might be… Here are my thoughts taking it for a test drive!

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra: My First Magical Day!

Xiaomi 13 Ultra First Impressions!

Less than 20 hours into owning this monster, and it’s already one of my favorite phones of the year. Here are some REALLY early thoughts about using it, and some of the topics we’ll cover in future videos! Continue reading “Xiaomi 13 Ultra: My First Magical Day!”