RiotPWR XBOX Controller for iPhone: Game Pass FTW!

RiotPWR Controller Review!

Turn your iPhone into a portable XBOX! Mobile gaming is huge right now, and mobile game controllers are really popular. RiotPWR is selling an officially licensed XBOX controller for iPhone users, and it’s reinforcing why Game Pass is such a great deal. Let’s play!

RiotPWR Controller on Amazon https://amzn.to/3CDuVum

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#SGGQA 271: Pixel 7 Pro First Week, Pixel Watch, Comcast Pulls G4, AT&T Bribery

I’ve spent almost a week with the Pixel 7 Pro and  the new Pixel Watch! Let’s chat about Google’s latest hardware efforts!

Also, Comcast just dropped G4 TV. AT&T pays a (TINY) fine for bribing officials. Kanye West might buy a social media platform. Microsoft delivered refreshes to the Surface lineup.

And what can we expect from Razer’s newest handheld console?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Pixel 7 Pro: Cinematic Video vs HDR Video – Is the blur worth it?

Pixel 7 Pro cinematic video test! AKA – “Juan is terrible at color grading HDR footage”!
Just a quick vlog to take a look at the new cinematic video mode on the Pixel 7 Pro, and why I probably won’t be using it much in the future. Continue reading “Pixel 7 Pro: Cinematic Video vs HDR Video – Is the blur worth it?”

Surface Launch Day! Hands on with Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and Surface Studio 2+

New Surface computers are HERE!

TK and I joined the Microsoft launch even in Los Angeles, spending some quality time with ALL the newly announced hardware! Surface Pro 9 with Intel and Qualcomm chips, the new Surface Laptop, and the refreshed Surface Studio 2. Here are some EARLY thoughts on all the new gear!

More info on Microsoft hardware: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface

Infinix Zero Ultra: A mid-range phone with a CRAZY Camera…

Infinix Zero Ultra Review!

This brand makes GREAT bang for buck phones, but moving up to a higher mid-range price means facing TOUGH competition. The Zero Ultra has a couple tricks up its sleeve to handle that fight. SUPER fast charging, and this camera is really fun… Continue reading “Infinix Zero Ultra: A mid-range phone with a CRAZY Camera…”

#SGGQA 270: Microsoft Surface Event, iPhone Crash Detection, Boston Dynamics and Weapons, Pixel 7 Reactions

Microsoft is going to release some new products this week. What’s the future of Surface looking like? Elon Musk and Twitter are still feuding. Boston Dynamics posts an open letter about weaponizing their products. The EU standards for USB-C seem perfect to let Apple off the hook.

And we should probably chat about the Pixel 7, and some of the weird coverage this year…

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Smartphone Camera Pro Modes are a LOT easier to use than you think… (#SGGQA Podcast Highlight)

I got a comment on the podcast that I felt was important to comment on.

A LOT of techies act like the pro and manual modes on our phone cameras are SOOOO complicated to use. Those settings can look a little intimidating, but they’re really not that difficult to use. We can learn a lot from professional photographers in setting up a good shot, and preparing for a specific kind of action.

Xiaomi 12T First Look: A Great Phone in a CROWDED Market!

Xiaomi 12T first impressions.

Xiaomi is REALLY good at making phones around this price. Refreshing the 12, and focusing on power efficiency, we arrive at a VERY nice daily driver option. It feels premium, and it performs well. It’s far from the only phone in this tier though, and the competition in “THE MIDDLE” is getting tougher and tougher. Continue reading “Xiaomi 12T First Look: A Great Phone in a CROWDED Market!”