TCL NXTWEAR G: Giant TV! Fits in Your Pocket! (Roadtrip Review)

TCL NXTWEAR G REVIEW!

What if you could pack a giant TV to use on your next trip? TCL will soon sell these glasses which simulate sitting in front of a LARGE display. Connect them to a phone or laptop for a high quality and discrete viewing experience.

TCL hooked me up with a prototype for my road trip, and we can share some early thoughts on using them! Continue reading “TCL NXTWEAR G: Giant TV! Fits in Your Pocket! (Roadtrip Review)”

XPERIA 1iii vs 1 ii: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?

XPERIA 1 iii comparison!

The highest praise I can award a new phone is that it’s so improved over last year’s phone that it’s worth upgrading after a year. The XPERIA 1 iii brings some GREAT quality of life improvements, but are they enough to recommend flipping your XPERIA 1 ii?

It’s time for a showdown! Continue reading “XPERIA 1iii vs 1 ii: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?”

OnePlus Throttling Performance, Anandtech Analysis, and GeekBench’s Reaction

This makes phones less fun.

OnePlus has been caught again messing with phone performance in a way that might frustrate phone consumers. How is this different than previous instances of benchmark rigging? How should we test and describe phone performance?

Let’s chat for a bit… Continue reading “OnePlus Throttling Performance, Anandtech Analysis, and GeekBench’s Reaction”

Audeze Mobius and Spatial Audio in 2021: I got it wrong two years ago…

Audeze Mobius REVISITED!

I spent a VERY little time with the Audeze Mobius while producing some content for Newegg. Now, with Spatial audio becoming more popular, it’s a good time to look back. Does this premium experiment hold up today? Is 3D Audio a practical feature or a fad? In a world of Airpods Max, can this headset be worth it?

Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Audeze Mobius and Spatial Audio in 2021: I got it wrong two years ago…”

World’s Most Rugged Tablet! Panasonic ToughBook FZ-S1 Review!

ToughBook Review!

This isn’t built for “AVERAGE CONSUMERS”! Still there’s a lot we can learn from a ToughBook. What would YOU want to see on a future phone or tablet? Would you borrow any of this hardware if you could buy a more rugged slate? Continue reading “World’s Most Rugged Tablet! Panasonic ToughBook FZ-S1 Review!”

Windows 11 will be GREAT, but Not for a LOT of Current PC Users…

Windows 11 first look!

Some early EARLY thoughts on the dev preview of Windows 11. Thankfully my old MateBook was eligible for the upgrade, and it’s a promising start for a prettier user interface.

We HAVE to chat about the hardware requirements though. Gonna be disappointing for a LOT of PC users out there… Continue reading “Windows 11 will be GREAT, but Not for a LOT of Current PC Users…”

Sony XPERIA 1 III: FINALLY a phone for ME!

Sony XPERIA 1 iii first impressions! Long-term first impressions? This all got SUPER weird. I had the phone back in May, had to send it back, and then they changed the embargo.

Yeesh…

Still, we can FINALLY share some thoughts on my favorite phone of 2021.

Where MANY premium phones are getting rid of features, Sony stands as the most complete premium option on the market today. Improvements for the camera. Improvements for the audio. AND the most beautiful screen available on any phone. We have a LOT to chat about. Let’s dig into the XPERIA! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1 III: FINALLY a phone for ME!”

Pixel Buds A-Series: Your Best Buds?

Not a review, but sharing some thoughts on using the Pixel Buds A-Series for about a week. Refining is the name of the game, and while the A-Series might not have all the same features as the 2020 Pixel Buds, they might perform better for a lot of folks out there. Continue reading “Pixel Buds A-Series: Your Best Buds?”