Panasonic Toughbook 33: A Brutal Windows Tablet PC!

I honestly don’t have the words to describe the TOUGHBOOK 33. This is obviously not a consumer focused device. Spending some time with this slate PC, there’s a LOT here I wish we could get on more mainstream laptops and tablets.

Industrial practicality still has a place in the consumer conversation.
Let’s chat ToughBook! Continue reading “Panasonic Toughbook 33: A Brutal Windows Tablet PC!”

Periodic Audio Rhodium: Revenge of the USB DAC?

Periodic Audio Rhodium USB DAC Review!

I know I have a fair number of cabled audio fans watching these reviews. We never got those great mainstream options we’d wanted to get for USB audio adapters. I’d always hoped a high profile audio manufacturer would step in with a DAC or an adapter, but sadly, these options seem to slide more boutique.

Well, Periodic Audio is a nerd-core boutique label, so let’s take a listen to what the Rhodium has to offer! Continue reading “Periodic Audio Rhodium: Revenge of the USB DAC?”

Has the Sony A7S iii convinced me to dump Panasonic?

Sony A7S iii Review! BUT NOT REALLY!

I’m actually proper torn on this one. I’m leaning towards staying with my Lumix cameras because this Sony body is pricey.

But Damn.

Damn the A7S3 is a fantastic camera… Continue reading “Has the Sony A7S iii convinced me to dump Panasonic?”

Use Face Unlock With a Mask on ANY Phone!

Apple is adding an option to help people unlock their phones while wearing masks. We’ve had features like that on Android for YEARS now. Here’s a quick reminder, how to use Smart Lock on your Android phone! Continue reading “Use Face Unlock With a Mask on ANY Phone!”

AfterShokz OpenComm: Free Your Ears! Get Work Done!

Bluetooth bone conduction headset! Now with a nicer microphone!

Aftershokz is THE name for consumer bone conduction audio. The OpenComm is a fresh take on their sport headsets, focusing on productivity and office communication. How does “open ear” handle working at home?

Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “AfterShokz OpenComm: Free Your Ears! Get Work Done!”

1More ComfoBuds Review: Comfy Communicator Earbuds!

1More has a solid reputation for consumer audio gear. I really enjoy their options for multi-driver and noise cancelling ear buds. Turning their sights on a more cost friendly option, the ComfoBuds are a familiar solution for easy fit and communicator functions.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “1More ComfoBuds Review: Comfy Communicator Earbuds!”

Pixel 5 Camera: Has Google FAILED to keep up?

Tech reviewers are breaking in new phones from Samsung and Apple, both companies using larger sensors for their respective cameras. It’s interesting to see a general commentary from large tech outlets, where they assert the Pixel 5’s camera is “too old” to compare against these new phones.

Is that really how phone cameras work? Does a slightly larger camera sensor REALLY make such a significant difference in photo performance? Why aren’t these tech “journalists” showing their work?

I think we need to do a little shooting… Continue reading “Pixel 5 Camera: Has Google FAILED to keep up?”

XPERIA Pro Setup! Troubleshoot Mobile Broadcasts!

Sony delivered the hardware! The XPERIA Pro is a BEAST, but we still need to work around mobile software. The main teething pains? Working in a smartphone browser.

Pulling my video from an actual live stream, lets chat about mobile broadcasting, and how to clean up your setup! Continue reading “XPERIA Pro Setup! Troubleshoot Mobile Broadcasts!”