Desktop Mode on a PIXEL!!! Android 15 Developer Preview 2 and Video Output on the Pixel 8 Pro!

It’s happening!

Video output on the Pixel 8 Pro! The Android Desktop Mode is functional again! It’s an amazing day! And yet, have we seen much progress in making this a useful feature? Continue reading “Desktop Mode on a PIXEL!!! Android 15 Developer Preview 2 and Video Output on the Pixel 8 Pro!”

INNOCN 34M1R: 34″ Mini-LED Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor – Better than OLED?

The folks at INNOCN are sponsoring this video to take a look at their new 34″ ultra-wide gaming monitor.

The 34M1R is a great piece of hardware and continues the company’s reputation for bringing high quality display tech to more affordable prices. This is a premium option from the label though, and it makes some BIG claims against competing OLEDs.

Let’s take a look!
Continue reading “INNOCN 34M1R: 34″ Mini-LED Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor – Better than OLED?”

Snapdragon X Elite Hands On: Gaming, Benchmarks, and Windows on ARM

We’re getting a little sneak peak at Qualcomm’s new PC chip!

The Snapdragon X Elite looks ready to usher in a new era for portable Windows computing. Before all the laptop manufacturers start releasing new systems based on this chip,

Qualcomm hosted a small reviewer meet up to get some hands on time and see some tests in action!

Qualcomm paid for my travel and accommodations in producing this video. No editorial influence was offered or requested from Qualcomm or any associated PR, and I’m happy to share my earnest thoughts about the product and the event.

OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro: Premium Price Tags

Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 12!

It’s a battle fought in premium territory.

Google is nudging up the price of the Pixel just as OnePlus is making more of a play to undercut other expensive phones. It’s a close fight on paper, but which would be the right fit for your needs? Continue reading “OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro: Premium Price Tags”

Unihertz Tank 3 Pro Review: A Rugged Portable Projector with a Phone Attached

Tank 3 Pro Review!

This is the biggest phone I’ve ever reviewed. It’s the heaviest phone I’ve ever used. It’s got almost EVERY feature we’ve ever put on a phone. It’s got a ridiculous battery and a projector.

What do we DO with this thing? Continue reading “Unihertz Tank 3 Pro Review: A Rugged Portable Projector with a Phone Attached”

Phone cameras rock, but we need better audio…

A little walk-and-talk vlog to chat about phone audio, and what we need to make it better.

We really don’t need much. If we connect external audio sources, we should be able to hear what those audio devices capture… Continue reading “Phone cameras rock, but we need better audio…”

Soundcore Boom2 Rugged Wireless Speaker: More Power, More Bass!

Soundcore Boom2 is here!

hat if you took Soundcore’s punchy little  speaker, added some fun lights, improved the wireless connection, and  dumped in EVEN MORE BASS??? Well you would have the Boom2! This  waterproof speaker is a beast, and it floats!

Soundcore is sponsoring  this video so we can take a look AND a listen! Continue reading “Soundcore Boom2 Rugged Wireless Speaker: More Power, More Bass!”

Xiaomi 14 and an Omnivision Camera Sensor? Putting Sony on Notice!

Who would have thought we’d see an OMNIVISION camera sensor perform this well on a premium phone?

I’m kinda shocked. This company has come out of nowhere, delivering some fantastic solutions for phones recently. Xiaomi’s partnership with this sensor manufacturer is delivering capabilities I wouldn’t have expected.

We expect expensive phones to get better every year, and these kinds of feature improvements help us push cameras in more challenging conditions.

Let’s dig a little deeper into the sensor tech! Continue reading “Xiaomi 14 and an Omnivision Camera Sensor? Putting Sony on Notice!”