LG Velvet Unboxing! It came in a FANCY Box!

I’m number 11 of 15!

The LG Velvet is in the Gadget Lab! Better still, LG sent it over with some other goodies for us to check out! Let’s dig into this new dual screen 5G phone!
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Xperia 1ii Review: Not QUITE the Full Review…

It feels wrong calling a video like this a “review”, when I still haven’t gone hands on with a retail unit, but I figured we could share some thoughts!

The Xperia 1ii is a beast of a phone. Let’s dig in! Continue reading “Xperia 1ii Review: Not QUITE the Full Review…”

OK Google, I’m Getting Pulled Over: How to automatically record an interaction with Police!

iPhone users have a Siri command that will automatically start recording interactions with police. We can create a similar voice command for Google Assistant. Here’s how! Continue reading “OK Google, I’m Getting Pulled Over: How to automatically record an interaction with Police!”

Apple Sued for Games with Loot Boxes in the App Store. Google should be next.

The human brain reacts to loot boxes in pretty much the same way as slot machine gambling. Apple is facing a class action lawsuit over apps targeting kids which feature gacha and random number mechanics. If the ESRB won’t change ratings based on monetization mechanics, how else can we change the game industry?

Apple Insider Article https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/13/apple-sued-for-allowing-apps-with-loot-boxes-onto-app-store

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LG Stylo 6 Review: It doesn’t FEEL like a CHEAP phone!

I admit to being spoiled as a gadget reviewer. Even reviewing phones at the mid-range these days, we’re treated to POWERFUL pocket computers. We should try to stay as well versed at the entry level as we cover the mid-range and premium tiers.

What should we expect from a pocket computer when prices fall well below $200? The Stylo 6 has some surprisingly powerful features to offer. Continue reading “LG Stylo 6 Review: It doesn’t FEEL like a CHEAP phone!”

OnePlus 8 Review: It all comes down to 5G!

The OP8 is a powerful phone, at a price roughly two thirds the cost of a premium Galaxy or iPhone. However, the entire phone industry is dealing with increased component, carrier, and licensing costs. Any other year, and the OP8 would be an easier recommendation, but facing the cheaper OP7T, how do we qualify the “value” of 5G? Continue reading “OnePlus 8 Review: It all comes down to 5G!”

Sony Xperia 1 ii By The Benchmarks: Is “Pro”, more powerful?

The Xperia 1 ii is a BOLD phone. It’s unlike anything else on the market  today. Sony is making the MOST SONY phone they can, and positioning this  at a premium consumer. But for this PRO focus, can the phone separate  itself from the rest of the high performance Android crowd?

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RavPower Portable 80W AC Power Bank: MORE TRAVEL POWER!

Keep a family of gadgets charged on the go! Juice up finnicky laptops and tablets! We can always use MORE POWER! RavPower sent over a (not THAT) BIG battery that makes sure you can ALWAYS plug in to an outlet!
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