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Easily one of my favorite gadgets of 2020.
The Surface Duo helped change my mind on using Android for tablets. It hasn’t been all roses, but this extremely ambitious folding tablet was a refreshing change of pace from the rest of the gadget lineup last year.
It’s so good, it makes me a little concerned for a Duo 2…
Continue reading “Did you buy a Surface Duo on a CRAZY Sale? Welcome to the Dual Display Club!”
Hot takes! Samsung stories get all that tasty SEO traffic! OUTRAGE HEADLINE!
Sales figures are in, and the Galaxy S21 is selling poorly. Expectations were high on this line of phones, but even with price drops, Samsung’s premium offerings are failing to impress consumers.
Galaxy S21 sales are down about 20% over last year’s S20, and SIGNIFICANTLY lower than the S10 from two years ago. We’re seeing roughly a 45% drop from the S10, which has to be concerning for Samsung. That two-year period is often prime for consumers looking to upgrade.
There are obviously numerous issues facing technology manufacturers right now. We’re still in the middle of a global pandemic. Component shortages are affecting distribution. Consumers are wisely budgeting more conservatively for big purchases like electronics.
However, if the Galaxy S line is supposed to be a premium tier, where purchases are often as emotional as they are practical, Samsung’s 2021 phones aren’t inspiring consumers to part with their cash. Continue reading “Where we can finally admit the Samsung Galaxy S21 is just a dog?”
Premium earbuds that feel fresh. The Ikko gems bring a hybrid dual driver design, but the tuning is lighter than I was expecting. They look good. They sound good. And I LOVE the way the Ikko accessorizes their products. Let’s take a listen!
More info on the OH1S https://ikkoaudio.com/product/ikko-oh1s-gems-earphones/
OH1S on Amazon https://amzn.to/3A1mh62 Continue reading “Ikko Gems OH1S Review: Earbud Audio Jewelry”
Sky News has been blocked on Youtube! Apple might be confirming iPhone 13 delays or shortages. Spotify brought in more paid users than free listeners. EVERYBODY suing Disney these days.
Google dropped a TON of info on the upcoming Pixel 6!
And I GOTTA ramble a bit on these expensive cans I played with at Audeze’s headquarters!
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Audeze’s FIRST Electrostatic Headphones!
These kinda blew my mind.
The CRBN are PREMIUM tier headphones, but beyond just “sounding gooder”, they come from a real medical grade need. The story of how they were built, in cooperation with UCLA, is kind of incredible.
I was excited to take a listen, and here are my thoughts!
Audeze CRBN UCLA Announcement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41LIK4_0-Rk Continue reading “Audeze CRBN: $4500 Headphones! Electrostatic Technology Built for UCLA!”
Apogee Groove 2021 Review! It’s new to me!
The Groove has been out for a while now, but it deserves a second look today!
Originally built as an enthusiast travel solution, now more consumers are getting interested in higher quality audio streaming. In a world where LG has left the smartphone market, what does it cost to pair a HUGE amp with a “Quad Sum DAC”? Continue reading “Apogee Groove USB DAC in 2021: Tiny Stick, HUGE AMP!”
Naw. This thing is great!
I didn’t soapbox TOO much in this review, but it is kinda frustrating how many techies shrugged on the ESS DAC in LG phones. Replacing that headphone solution with an external device is NOT cheap.
Still, I’m happy the spirit of that mobile audio lives on, and THX has a killer solution for folks looking to jump start their audiophile journey. Continue reading “THX Onyx AAA DAC: Overkill for Apple Lossless?”
The FTC is backing Right to Repair over state laws that prevent it! Your hearing health is likely a predictor for mental health issues. OnePlus announced a new Nord! Google details their Watch strategy. A leak shows off what the Duo 2 might look like.
And we’ll spend some time talking about what it was like to work on the road.
Let’s get our tech week started right!