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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Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)

Video stabilization is REALLY important, but do YOU look for other stabilization modes on YOUR phone?

If we’re running after kids, or doing some high adventure vlogging, what features matter most to you? Not all stabilization is created equal, and we can surely point to some phones that shoot smoother in full auto. There are OTHER options to smooth out video though, both features on your phone, and other devices we can mount our phones to.

If a camera offered you better image quality, but it came at the expense of slightly shakier IS, would you make that trade? Continue reading “Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)”

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#SGGQA 296 – PJ Pod – Waiting for a Phone to Ship, Teasing Embargoes, and Should I Cover More Mobile Gaming?

Whew! April is wrapping up, and this year is FLYING by!

Closing out the month for a PJ Pod, we’ll go wherever the chat leads us.

A number of new phones are landing before the summer months start. We’ve got a tease on a new tablet. More leaks on the Pixel Fold. I’m catching up on a backlog of review gear. A bunch of games might be landing at Netflix!

And how best should we walk away from Twitter?

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 296 – PJ Pod – Waiting for a Phone to Ship, Teasing Embargoes, and Should I Cover More Mobile Gaming?”

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Android 13 Desktop Mode is BROKEN! Let’s FIX IT!

Desktop modes are CRUCIAL for helping folks get more use out of their pocket computers. There’s a TON of power in a phone that largely goes untapped. A couple simple accessories can really help people get more gadget bang for their gadget buck.

Unfortunately, the Android 13 Desktop Mode is in ROUGH shape…

Continue reading “Android 13 Desktop Mode is BROKEN! Let’s FIX IT!”

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#SGGQA 295 – Intel and Arm Chips, Xiaomi 13 Ultra Teaser, Right to Repair Win in Colorado, Slow Galaxy Charging, Social Media Laws Going CRAZY

HAPPY MONDAY! It seems every week I talk about tech news going NUTS, and this week is no exception.

Intel is going to fab chips for Arm. Right to repair gets a win in Colorado. Samsung Galaxy phones charging slower than advertised. A trio of state social media laws show conflict between liberals and conservatives. Another study shows a correlation between hearing loss and dementia.

And we’ve got another tease on the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 295 – Intel and Arm Chips, Xiaomi 13 Ultra Teaser, Right to Repair Win in Colorado, Slow Galaxy Charging, Social Media Laws Going CRAZY”

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Saramonic Blink Me Wireless Microphones: Magnetic Mount, Touch Screen Control, EPIC Battery Life!

Saramonic Blink Me review!

A new wireless microphone is available from Saramonic! The Blink Me bring some great features and simple setup! Great audio quality, great battery life, and a SOLID price tag. Let’s take a listen!

More info on Saramonic mics http://www.saramonicusa.com/ Continue reading “Saramonic Blink Me Wireless Microphones: Magnetic Mount, Touch Screen Control, EPIC Battery Life!”

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Rokid Max AR Glasses: A MAJOR Upgrade for Your Face!

Rokid Max First Look!

Rokid is sponsoring this video to chat about some MAJOR upgrades to their AR glasses. Wearable displays are still a little exotic, but they add a ton of functionality to the gadgets you already own. Let’s check out these BIGGER, FASTER, and LIGHTER screens!

More info on Rokid https://global.rokid.com/products/rokid-max Continue reading “Rokid Max AR Glasses: A MAJOR Upgrade for Your Face!”

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Velotric Thunder 1 ST Road Test: The Sexy Stealth ebike!

The Velotric Thunder 1 ST is here!

My Wife REALLY wanted a new bike, and the Thunder 1 ST looks like it’s going to be a perfect fit! If you want a lightweight road bike, with great features, plenty of power, and gorgeous design, this might be the right fit for you!

What’s the difference between a Class 1 ebike and a Class2? How does this bike perform? What kind of range are we getting? What’s going on with ebike security?

Let’s chat about this beauty from Velotric! Continue reading “Velotric Thunder 1 ST Road Test: The Sexy Stealth ebike!”

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EZQuest USB-C Multimedia 8-in-1 Hub Review: You need more ports!

Hubs are such simple accessories, but they increasingly add more value to the gadgets we already own. Alongside my love of portable monitors, a good inexpensive laptop hub is a handy upgrade.

A while back I spent some time with a full desktop hub solution from EZQuest, and now we’re taking a quick look at a more travel friendly solution. EZQuest sent their new hub for me to take on test drive.

The USB-C Multimedia 8-in-1 Hub is exactly what it sounds like.

You plug a USB-C cable into your computer, and you get EIGHT other ports to play with. Continue reading “EZQuest USB-C Multimedia 8-in-1 Hub Review: You need more ports!”

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