YouTube’s New Rules: Help me build a Reddit for smaller tech reviewers?

YouTube changed the requirements for monetizing a new channel, and the numbers don’t look great for new content creators. With many producers complaining about videos being demonetized, what can we do to help support smaller content creators? I’m trying to build a small “feeder” community to discover new producers.

I hope you’ll help me support new and smaller producers by sharing, linking, and upvoting over at r/GlowingRectangles.


Official YouTube Creator Blog Announcement
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Nokia Lumia 1020 in 2018: Can this Zeiss phone camera still compete?

Can the Nokia Lumia 1020 camera still compete against modern smartphone cameras? This Zeiss shooter was a crazy experiment for its time, and we’ve never seen any tech like it since. Kicking off 2018, we’re going to take a look back at an incredible achievement in mobile photography and comparing it against a modern flagship. Nokia vs Huawei! Zeiss vs Leica! Let’s do this!


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From Asus to Zotac – Juan SUCKS at VR! #CES2018 Vlog 4

My last official day covering CES 2018 with the Newegg crew! Spending some quality time with Zotac and Asus, apparently I’m not super great at the VR…

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CES 2018: Aorus X9 SLI laptops and Gigabyte Aero 15 – Newegg

We had the chance to take in the sights at the GIGABYTE/Aorus booth the day before CES 2018 officially started. Between the GTX 1070 SLI X9 gaming machine and a full line of notebooks and laptops for work and for gaming, Aorus pulled out all their laptop cred and put it on the table. The GIGABYTE Aero 15 line has been updated with fresh tech, and new displays are right around the corner, so this fan favorite laptop is getting even better. Take a look at the future of laptop tech with Aorus.

Razer Project Linda, DJI Osmo 2, and more! – #CES2018 Vlog 3

CES 2018 is officially open! Our first mad dash through the show floor, we got to spend some time with Razer’s Project Linda and DJI’s Osmo Mobile 2. And it wouldn’t be a Vegas trip without sharing some drinks with friends at night.

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How we shoot videos for Newegg! #CES2018 Vlog 2

CES hasn’t officially started yet, but we’re already taking meetings and shooting videos! Here’s a quick sneak peek at what we’re producing for Newegg!

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On the road to Las Vegas! #CES2018 Vlog 1

The drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is one of my favorites. Hitting the road to cover CES, and there’s work to do even before the show officially starts!

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CES coverage with ONLY my phone? #CES2018 Vlog Day 0 – #MOJO

Can you cover a tradeshow ONLY with a phone? I’m challenging myself to produce videos on the ground at #CES2018 with only my smartphone! Here’s the setup I’m going to use! Hope I don’t screw this up…

Gorillapod http://amzn.to/2D2mNVb
Phone Mount http://amzn.to/2COxw84
Lume Cube http://amzn.to/2CPAglD
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