New Pixel Desktop Mode: Has it really gotten any better?

New Pixel Desktop mode!

While it’s encouraging to see Google push this option in a new feature drop, how far have we REALLY come? Compared against a nearly SIX year old LG, is the new desktop mode really going to help you replace a computer?

Let’s take a look!

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Review: Is this the Galaxy Killer?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra review time!

I waited until Samsung Unpacked. I really wanted to have the Galaxy announcement fresh in my mind when I finished writing up my experiences on this Xiaomi. More than just “which device is betterer” in some stupid singular benchmark, I tried to consider “which company’s business model would I want to support more”. Continue reading “Xiaomi 17 Ultra Review: Is this the Galaxy Killer?”

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Camera Conclusion: Worthy of the Leica Red Dot?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Camera CONCLUSION!

Taking just the results from my deep dive, here are some of my thoughts on Xiaomi’s newest Ultra! It’s the best camera phone of 2026, but is it worthy of being a LEICA camera? Continue reading “Xiaomi 17 Ultra Camera Conclusion: Worthy of the Leica Red Dot?”

Infinix Note 60 Pro: Why Can’t We Have This Phone in the USA?

Infinix Note 60 Pro review!

This is a budget line of phones, easily undercutting the price of the Pixel A series, and yet, this is now going toe to toe with premium mid-rangers. This phone punches WELL above its price tag.

WHY CAN’T I BUY ONE HERE?!?!? Continue reading “Infinix Note 60 Pro: Why Can’t We Have This Phone in the USA?”

Vivo V70 Smartphone Review: Maybe you don’t need the Elite?

Vivo V70 review!

The NON-ELITE version of this phone might be the better buy? Vivo makes some of the best camera phones on the market, and the mid-priced V series phones score some fancy new features! Considering the target audience though, I think most folks should stick with the cheaper version of the V70.

Allow me to explain… Continue reading “Vivo V70 Smartphone Review: Maybe you don’t need the Elite?”

8849 Tank X Review: A Super Bright 1080p Projector with a Phone Attached!

I LOVE the Tank phones. They’re absurd.

The Tank X is an interesting beast, bringing back the beefier battery, and using an incredible new 1080p projector. However, at the same time, the Tank X uses an older SOC than the Tank 4 Pro I recently reviewed.

It’s a tricky balancing act. If you want an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink internet appliance, is this the right fit for you? Continue reading “8849 Tank X Review: A Super Bright 1080p Projector with a Phone Attached!”

We can just admit that USB SSD speeds are basically lies now, right?

External SSD speeds aren’t real, are they? Sure the drives CAN SUPPORT these crazy fast connections, but will folks really be able to USE them?