Let's Talk Tech
I like the Pixel 6 Pro a lot, but this first party case from Google is one of the worst accessories I think I’ve ever used. An open letter to Google, right before the Pixel 7 announcement, I hope this is improved for their next phone.
This case is bad, and Google should feel bad… Continue reading “Google made one of the worst phone cases I’ve ever used…”
The Pixel 7 is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! We’ve got a Google heavy show this week to celebrate!
Congress asks the FTC to look into the Amazon and iRobot deal. The FCC puts a five year limit on old satellites. Bruce Willis has NOT sold his likeness rights for deep fakes. Netflix is adding gamer tags!
And while chatting Pixel 7, we should also look at Youtube making 4K video a paid feature, Stadia shutting down, and what’s going on with content verification?
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 269: Pixel 7 Leaks, Stadia Shutting Down, Chrome Ad Blockers, Bruce Willis Deep Fakes”
The semiconductor industry is a crazy place.
There’s an ebb and flow in computing. A new chip is rarely a perfect one-to-one upgrade over an older chip. Different features, different initiatives, changing consumer needs, numerous factors influence a chip design.
Google’s Tensor is an interesting beast.
Tensor is an attempt at focusing phone hardware to better run Google software. It’s an attempt at creating more hardware and software synergy for Google services. It’s a surprisingly successful solution for a first generation System on Chip (SOC), but it is first gen and we should expect improvements from succeeding generations.
What does Tensor 2 need to be successful? Not a lot…
Continue reading “Google Tensor 2: I don’t need a lot from this chip to fix the Pixel 7”
Amazfit GTS 4 review! The weather has finally calmed down enough to really give this tracker a good test. It’s a simple, stylish watch, with some great fitness tracking features. The battery life is fantastic!
Can it replace my smartwatch though? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Amazfit GTS 4: Smartwatch or Fitness Tracker?”
No sooner do I finish my video on the Nreal Air AR glasses, they send out a MASSIVE update, completely overhauling the entire AR interface, and it’s REALLY good.
This is a huge improvement to the use-ability and conveyance of features. The layout is a LOT cleaner, and the transitions between browser and controls is much smoother.
Unlisted video tour embedded above for your enjoyment.
Full Nreal Sponsored video here https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/27/nreal-air-ar-glasses-now-supporting-iphones-and-shipping-to-the-usa/
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Nreal is bringing the Air AR Glasses to the United States, and they’re adding iPhone support!
This is an exciting step for augmented reality.
The Air are sleek sunglasses that pack some fantastic OLED displays. Connecting to a phone, tablet, laptop, or console, you can simulate the experience of looking at a 130″ TV, or you can use head tracking to position apps in space around you. They were ALMOST like normal glasses, and they aren’t crazy expensive.
Shipping soon the USA, let’s take a closer look at what the Nreal Air can do!
Continue reading “Xreal Air AR Glasses! Now Supporting iPhones and Shipping to the USA!”
Last Monday of the month! That means we hang out in our pajamas!
A chill geeky chat with some good tech friends. We say goodbye to the Google PixelBook, talk a BUNCH about smartphone camera settings, and show off those fancy AR glasses!
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Let’s be clear. I consider myself a phone camera “specialist”.
I don’t believe I’m an especially talented photographer, but I use phone cameras in specific ways to accomplish professional tasks. I enjoy photography, and I think I’ve cultivated a personal style for macro and candid shots. I don’t believe my experiences are unique, and generally anyone with a basic level of curiosity would likely arrive at a similar level of proficiency.
I’ve shot since high school, starting with old 35mm film cameras, and bring those experiences to mobile and digital photography.
When you ask a specialist about their hobby, you’re likely to get a very different response than someone who’s more passively “into technology”.
With that preamble out of the way, what’s the deal with new phone cameras?
Are you really getting all these upgrades that the manufacturers keep promising? Why don’t your photos look any better? WHAT ABOUT THE AVURAJ CUNZOOMERS??? Continue reading “Better Smartphone Cameras? What you REALLY get when a new phone gets a camera “upgrade”!”