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Pixel 5A First impressions!
And boy howdy is THIS PHONE BORING! But seriously tho, maybe that’s OK? Maybe it’s ok to just give us better battery life and the promise of solid long term support. Maybe “exciting” isn’t what a lot of consumers need right now?
Let’s chat… Continue reading “The Pixel 5A is BORING!”
I certainly have a reputation for being the CABLED audio nerd. I genuinely believe in cabled audio as the best solution for quality and consistency. That does NOT mean I don’t enjoy some Bluetooth solutions for convenience and noise reduction. I’m not about to take my really fancy open-back cans on a road trip or flight.
The headphones I’ve been using the most over the last two years took a dive onto tile, and unfortunately did not survive. My Wife took pity on me, and for my birthday, she hooked me up with a pair of Sony WH-1000XM4s!
In a fancy blue color no less.
Using them for a couple days now, I’m as impressed as I was when I got to test drive some XM3’s, and I already have some thoughts on what Sony might do for the XM5’s.
Let’s nerd out on some GOOD travel audio! Continue reading “Six Things Sony NEEDS to NOT do to Their Next Headphones! WH-1000XM5 Success?”
Android 12 is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Sharing some thoughts from the Android 12 Beta, UI improvements, new privacy features, are there good reasons for consumers to get excited about a smartphone update?
I think so! Continue reading “I’m Getting HYPED for Android 12! Here’s Why!”
LOT’s of news this week! Apple is worried you don’t understand their new CSAM scanning policy. The EU is looking to force Apple to use USB-C on iPhones. Google introduces new protections for minors. Asus is showing off a refresh for the ROG 5.
And the Pixel 5a is ALMOST here!
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 218: Pixel 5a is ALMOST here, ROG 5S, T-Mobile and Gigabyte Data Breached”
ClipMic Digital 2 Field Test!
Record better audio!
A nice microphone can really improve the quality of your mobile content. Apogee has refined the ClipMic, and it now supports more phones and computers. Does the audio quality support the price?
YOU DECIDE!
More info on ClipMic Digital https://apogeedigital.com/products/clipmic-digital/ref/18/ Continue reading “Apogee ClipMic Digital 2: Vlog Field Test! YOUR thoughts on the audio quality?”
NXTWEAR G RETURNS!
It’s like wearing the future! AT HOME!
This is maybe the fastest I’ve ever followed up on a gadget. After using this display on a road trip, does the experience transfer well to using it at home?
Let’s chat about FACE COMPUTING!
NXTWEAR G Roadtrip review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLGQkCPJyvg Continue reading “TCL NXTWEAR G Follow Up: Using a Wearable Display at Home!”
It’s been one of the most frustrating trends in tech over the last several years.
Instead of improving the built-in headphone jacks on premium phones, manufacturers removed them to encourage more accessory sales. Bluetooth audio only became more popular when cabled audio was made more difficult to use.
Recently however, consumers have shown more interest in higher quality streaming. Despite all the tech reviewers claiming you “can’t even hear a difference”, or downplaying the audiophile community, it seems enough folks out there ARE interested in better audio and the gear to play that audio properly.
We know this market is real when Apple offers a streaming solution that their own phones can’t properly support.
Apple worked aggressively to make cabled audio a pain point, other manufacturers followed to make more sales, LG left the smartphone market, so now it’s up to us!
Here’s a (not so) quick primer on some different solutions for hooking up some headphones to a smartphone! Better music! Better movies! Better gaming!
Your ears will thank you! Continue reading “Apple Music Lossless, Amazon Music HD, Spotify Premium, Tidal Masters – But Your Phone Doesn’t Have a Headphone Jack? DAC Buying Guide!”
The FCC launches a new map to compare LTE coverage. Podcasters are pushing back against Spotify. Galaxy S21 sales are tanking while iPhone 12 Pro sales are on the rise. Xiaomi jumped up to the top smartphone brand last quarter.
And we definitely need to talk about Apple. Yikes.
Let’s get our tech week started right!