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#SGGQA 170: Samsung Note 20 Cooling, Apple Blocks Payment Transparency, Neuralink Cyborg Pigs, XPERIA 5ii Leaks, Microsoft PLAYED Influencers

Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet breaks Twitter’s record for likes.

Netflix is making a handful of shows and movies free to watch with ads. Samsung ends a group of web services, replacing them with Microsoft services. Joe Budden’s podcast is leaving Spotify. Apple terminates Epic’s developer account, while also taking money from small businesses on Facebook. Elon Musk showed off Neuralink on pigs. Samsung has different cooling methods on different versions of the Note 20. We have new leaks on the XPERIA 5ii.

And we have to chat about the early Surface Duo videos, because Microsoft is playing some 4D chess with influencers.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE: The Best Budget Battle of 2020

I know I started with the Velvet comparison, but you know I had this video ready to go too!

Apple made a less expensive mid-ranger. Google made a less expensive mid-ranger. Aside from a similar price, these two phones couldn’t be more different if they tried.

This is good for competition. Let’s discuss! Continue reading “Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE: The Best Budget Battle of 2020”

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How Microsoft is Gaming Influencers and Algorithms with the Surface Duo

It’s a little bit brilliant.

I’ve written several editorials voicing my concerns about popularity algorithms and the responsibility of reviewers. We can’t escape the fact that online content creators need to be compensated for their work, but YouTube and Facebook style algorithms are designed to manipulate viewers into staying on a platform as long as possible. When those two objectives meet, it creates an echo chamber, a reinforcing cycle of confirmation bias which highlights and celebrates the most popular options. Any product outside the algorithm zeitgeist is dismissed as efficiently as possible.

Precious few smaller-volume sellers have successfully broken through this popularity trap.

What’s a manufacturer to do? Play the influencers against themselves! Continue reading “How Microsoft is Gaming Influencers and Algorithms with the Surface Duo”

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Pixel 4a vs LG Velvet: How much more phone do you get?

One of the most requested comparisons I’ve gotten this year!

Pixel 4a has a lot of people excited about a punchy low price phone, and whether this lil Pixel can outperform more expensive phones. There’s an obvious comparison to be made with phones like the Velvet. The two phones have similar performing processors, but one costs a LOT more than the other. Let’s see why… Continue reading “Pixel 4a vs LG Velvet: How much more phone do you get?”

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Android 11 Desktop Mode! Can the OnePlus 8 Replace a Computer?

The OnePlus 8 is a monster powerful performer, but what can you do with all that power?

Our phones are capable computers, but we need good software! A quick look at Android’s desktop UI, it’s still pretty raw, but we are seeing some improvements. Let’s see what’s new! Continue reading “Android 11 Desktop Mode! Can the OnePlus 8 Replace a Computer?”

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#SGGQA 169: Apple vs WordPress, Oculus Facebook Login, Blackberry is Back?

Apple and Epic are still feuding! Apple and WordPress are feuding! What does the future of app stores look like?

Oculus is requiring Facebook logins on VR headsets. Adobe NUKED years of photos on iPhones and iPads. The Note 20 is a MUCH weaker buy internationally. LG, ZTE, and Asus have new phones to show off.

And how hyped should we be for a Blackberry return?

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Pixel 4a By the Benchmarks: Performance Punching above the Price!

The Pixel 4a is a champ!

Redefining mid-ranger performance, Google’s optimization punches well above the modest price tag. This phone hangs with more expensive options!

Let’s take a look at some numbers! Continue reading “Pixel 4a By the Benchmarks: Performance Punching above the Price!”

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Surface Duo Headphone Dongle? Hard Pass.

It’s not great.

I’m still excited to take a Surface Duo for a test drive, but Microsoft’s headphone adapter is not one of the highlights. You can watch the video for more info, but the TLDR is “It’s not worth the $12”. Continue reading “Surface Duo Headphone Dongle? Hard Pass.”

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