The LAZIEST (maybe DUMBEST) Upgrade for my NAS! Let’s Fix My Plex!

There’s a right way to do something, but sometimes it’s fun to “slum it” with the LAZIEST way to do something. I have a problem. My NAS doesn’t support hardware transcoding, and I can’t use my NAS for work while someone else is streaming Plex remotely.

Is there a way I can “upgrade” my NAS without changing anything on my network or replacing my NAS enclosure?

Of course there is!

Let’s fix this problem the “lazy” way!
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and the Future of Mobile AI – Interview

MediaTek has announced an exciting new mobile chip for flagship phones!

The Dimensity 9300 looks like a powerhouse for compute tasks, but the major topic for this year’s MediaTek Summit is AI. More than tripling the AI performance of last year’s chip, are silicon companies being pressured to force AI on consumers?

I sit down with Dr Finbarr Moynihan and DS Shiu from MediaTek to discuss the future of on-device generative AI. Continue reading “MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and the Future of Mobile AI – Interview”

Apollo Neuro Wearable: Good Vibration Touch Therapy!

Apollo Neuroscience is sponsoring this video to talk about better mental health and affordable touch therapy!

A small wearable on your wrist uses detailed vibrations to send information to your nervous system. The claim is that this wearable can help energize you when your feeling run down, or help calm you when it’s time for bed. It TINKERS with your BRAIN!

Will it work on me? It kinda reminds me of another vibrating wearable… Continue reading “Apollo Neuro Wearable: Good Vibration Touch Therapy!”

RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Review: Too Many Compromises?

RayNeo Air 2 are here!

A subsidiary of TCL, these are some of the most streamlined and inexpensive XR glasses I’ve used yet. Are there TOO many compromises made to hit a lower price?

Let’s chat about the fit… Continue reading “RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Review: Too Many Compromises?”

AcePC WizBox G Review: A Mini AMD Powerhouse! Ryzen 7735HS – Radeon 680M – Low Price!

AcePC WizBox G Review!

While I’ve been playing with more Mini PCs, this is one of the biggest jumps I’ve ever seen looking at price to performance. The new Ryzen 7 is no joke, the GPU is punchy, and it’s significantly more upgrade-able than a similarly specced Mac Mini.

This is a HUGE bang for buck system, AND I made it through the whole video without making a joke about the computer’s name! Continue reading “AcePC WizBox G Review: A Mini AMD Powerhouse! Ryzen 7735HS – Radeon 680M – Low Price!”

Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC: The Total Package Work AND Play True Wireless Earbuds?

Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC True Wireless Earbuds are here!

Poly is sponsoring this video to talk about the features we should look for in a work headset. Even though these earbuds are certified for Zoom and Microsoft Teams, are they also going to be good at the fun stuff?

Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC: The Total Package Work AND Play True Wireless Earbuds?”

Open or Fold? Let’s chat OnePlus Open vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OnePlus Open? Samsung is finally facing some foldable competition in the USA. TK Bay joins me to chat about two of the most powerful mini-tablets available on the market today. We’re not declaring a “winner”, but let’s chat about what phone is a better fit for you!

OnePlus Open vs Pixel Fold (TK Bay’s Channel):
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What is the right age to give a kid their first smartphone? (#SGGQA Podcast Q&A Clip)

When should a kid get their first smartphone? There’s NO right answer! A conversation from my weekly podcast about parenting and tech, and the decisions we’ve made in my family for our daughter. Continue reading “What is the right age to give a kid their first smartphone? (#SGGQA Podcast Q&A Clip)”