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Synthetic benchmark scores don’t always reflect real world performance. App speed runs look fun, don’t actually measure performance. What are some tests we can perform to gauge improvements from year to year on our electronics? How can we compare processing power looking at the differences between Android and iOS?
Continue reading “How should we benchmark the iPhone XS (and every other phone)?”
Coming from an iPhone SE as my daily iOS driver, it’s really tough to beat the convenience and security of Touch ID. I was hoping that one year after the iPhone X launch, Face ID would be smarter or easier to use, but no. Face ID is still really dumb.
Continue reading “Face ID is still SUPER dumb…”
Cleaning up iOS 12!
Minimizing distractions on our tech is becoming increasingly important. A whole new conversation surrounding digital health is starting. Apple has delivered new software to help you track your use, but we still haven’t addressed the basics. Apple’s software is a mess of icons, with terrible organization tools.
Without jail breaking, how can we fix this up a LITTLE so our phones are cleaner and easier to use?
Continue reading “iOS is a MESS! Cleaning up my iPhone XS…”
This is really getting to me. This is way less fun. I like having more fun in my tech reviews.
During my Razer headphone dongle review, I lost my Pixel adapter. Still can’t find it, so I ordered a replacement. AFTER ordering a replacement, Google refreshed the dongle, and now it’s $3 more expensive, so I grabbed that one too. Time for a short comparison!
This isn’t progress. Audio is a CORE feature of using a smartphone. It shouldn’t be handled like this.
Continue reading “The NEW Google Pixel Headphone Dongle: Pay More, Get Less”
No one at the White House knows WHO wants the DOJ to investigate Google, but it might be a future Executive Order from President Trump. Multiple courts are now ordering the FCC to turn over data regarding bogus comments during the repeal of Net Neutrality. Wireless carriers continue to target video streaming services while prices rise on “unlimited” data plans. China bans Twitch. Apple is now ranking your iPhone use and creating a ‘Trust Score’ based on your behavior, will that data be abused?
Also, it’s time to chat about my review strategy for the iPhone Xs as it’s on its way to my house now.
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Sound BlasterX G6 Review! We spend a significant amount of time, money, and effort improving PC performance. We want faster frame rates, higher resolution, and juicer light and color processing. For all that work satisfying our eyes, why do so many people settle for “good enough” audio?
Creative makes some BIG claims for their little USB audio interface. The SBX G6 boasts BIG audio processing numbers, BIG amps, and a new Scout Mode which aims to improve your competitive gaming. Will this sound card please your ears like a new GPU pleases your eyes? Let’s take a listen!
Continue reading “Sound BlasterX G6 Review: HUGE Sound for PC and Console Gamers”
Years ago I shot a review on the KZ ATE, and how impressed I was with the performance for $15 bucks. Moving up the price tier to a whopping $20, spending a couple days with the KZ ES4 in my ears, do you get what you pay for? Are they worth it for the monies? Continue reading “KZ ES4 Dual Driver IEMs Review: Earbuds sound way better than $20…”
Last week I asked how you would fix the OnePlus 6, and what you MOST wanted to see on the OnePlus 6T. Here are YOUR top answers!
Continue reading “What do you want on the OnePlus 6T? Your replies!”