OnePlus 9 on Android 12: What works? What doesn’t?

Android 12 is here for OnePlus owners!

This update brings quite a few changes, and feels a little more like an Oppo. I don’t understand why that might be a bad thing, but a LOT of Android enthusiasts seem to be upset.

Let’s take a quick look through some of the changes, new features, and some CLEAR improvements from my first day of use! Continue reading “OnePlus 9 on Android 12: What works? What doesn’t?”

The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+

Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+!

Three phones with VERY different photo vibes. It’s exciting to compare these solutions as they have similar main sensors. Some of the biggest photo solutions that still fit in your pocket, but once we compare the sensor size, we see that’s about the only thing these phones share.

Google, Sony, and Vivo. If YOU were shopping a premium or professional tier phone, which camera vibe would be the right fit for you?

Let’s chat cameras! Continue reading “The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+”

TCL 6-Series: 4K QLED and Google TV to the Rescue!

TCL 6 Series hands on!

I’m not a TV reviewer, but I definitely have some thoughts on this TV from TCL! What happens when you take a pretty HDR TV and you staple it to a Chromecast? You get a fantastic solution for movies and gaming! The TCL label just means you won’t have to pay as much for the privilege.

Let’s discuss! Continue reading “TCL 6-Series: 4K QLED and Google TV to the Rescue!”

RODE AI-Micro: The TINIEST way to hook up TWO Mics!

RODE AI-Micro review! Recording an interview or podcast on the go? This might be the fastest way to hook up two lavalier mics and get that recording! Going hands on, there’s a LOT to like about RODE’s newest and smallest audio interface!

I also got to sneak in a quick lav comparison… Continue reading “RODE AI-Micro: The TINIEST way to hook up TWO Mics!”

Earfun Free Pro 2 Review: Best Earbud Bargain of 2021?

Earfun Free Pro 2 Review!

I love revisiting companies as they release new gear and refresh their products. EarFun continues to impress as a tech savvy wallet friendly brand in the true wireless earbud space. The original Free Pro were amazing earbuds for the price, but now the market has gotten more competitive.

Can the Free Pro 2 still impress? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Earfun Free Pro 2 Review: Best Earbud Bargain of 2021?”

OnePlus Buds Pro Review: YOUR Best Buds?

OnePlus Buds Pro review!

OnePlus has a solid track record on audio, and I’ve had consistently good experiences with OnePlus earbuds. The Buds Pro arrive in a crazy competitive market for Bluetooth audio. You need more than “good audio quality” to standout in this lineup.

OnePlus brings some interesting and novel features, but one codec issue might hamper the fun for OnePlus phone owners…

Let’s discuss… Continue reading “OnePlus Buds Pro Review: YOUR Best Buds?”

Poco M4 Pro 5G: Everything YOU need?

Poco M4 Pro Review!

Poco proudly flies the “flagship killer” banner, delivering phones that offer an incredible bang for buck. The new M4 Pro is in the GadgetLab, and taking it for a test drive, this is brutal competition. Standing out from the crowd is a challenge though.

Does this Poco have the goods to get YOUR attention? Continue reading “Poco M4 Pro 5G: Everything YOU need?”

Pixel 6 Pro Two Week Review: Just the beginning…

Pixel 6 Pro REVIEW!

This phone is an incredible fresh start for Google. New design. New OS. New UI. New Camera. New SOC. There’s no part of this phone which feels like a holdover from the last generation of Pixel phones.

That brings some teething pains, but the launch has been surprisingly smooth. We can absolutely discuss some pros and cons, but we should also hit ALL phones with the same early reviewer energy, right?

Allow me to play apologist for some early bugs, because I like where this might be going… Continue reading “Pixel 6 Pro Two Week Review: Just the beginning…”