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So Long Netflix. We had a good run…

That’s it. We pulled the plug.

We got the announcement from Netflix that our Basic plan was being discontinued. We would no longer get ad-free viewing on one screen. Netflix had the gall to frame this as a way to reduce our spending by incorporating ads in our content. We paid for the Basic plan specifically to avoid ads in our streaming. If we wanted to pay more for content AND watch ads, we’d just sign up for a cable streaming package.

We broke the news to our daughter, and she took it remarkably well. Maybe it was because she was watching Big City Greens on Disney+ and wasn’t really paying attention. Kids are funny like that.
This month we’re cancelling Amazon Prime and Netflix, but Netflix stings a bit more. Continue reading “So Long Netflix. We had a good run…”

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#SGGQA 363: Apple iPhone 16 Event Pre-Show – What Makes a Phone Worth $1000?

Happy Monday!

A shorter and more casual show this week. We’ll be leading up to the Apple Event for the iPhone 16, chatting about some housekeeping, and trying to answer the question:

What makes a phone worth over $1000?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 363: Apple iPhone 16 Event Pre-Show – What Makes a Phone Worth $1000?”

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Windows on ARM TERRIBLE Software Support (Except for ALL These AMAZING Apps)!

AKA “What’s on my Surface Laptop 7!”

We keep hearing it. ARM PC’s are AWFUL for software support, and NOTHING works!

Except, many people have been using them for years, and we seem to be pretty productive on them.

Here’s a quick rundown on what I have on my Surface Laptop 7, and maybe we can chat about the VAST MAJORITY of programs that are working well on ARM PCs? Continue reading “Windows on ARM TERRIBLE Software Support (Except for ALL These AMAZING Apps)!”

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ONIX Alpha XI1 Portable DAC: A Tiny BEAST of Delicious Audio!

TREAT YOUR EARS!

The folks at ONIX are collaborating with the team at Shanling to make a small USBC Dongle DAC.

The hook here though, this is one of the most powerful portables I’ve EVER tested.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “ONIX Alpha XI1 Portable DAC: A Tiny BEAST of Delicious Audio!”

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#SGGQA 362: Anandtech Ends, OpenAI Bailout, California Kill Switch, Smartphones are Dying

Happy Monday!

California has a new AI law, but it might not be what we really need. OpenAI is in talks to raise more funding. Starlink is keeping Twitter alive in Brazil. We say goodbye to AnandTech.

And can we have a chat about phones? What’s going on with phones?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 362: Anandtech Ends, OpenAI Bailout, California Kill Switch, Smartphones are Dying”

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AceMagic X1 Laptop Review: Dual Displays are Kinda Funky…

It’s such a funky concept. AceMagic is experimenting with hardware for productivity and multi-tasking users.

It’s standard fare for the brand, save money by using an older Intel CPU, but the second screen hinge is decently sturdy.

For all the hardware novelty though, I’m mostly concerned about the software (and malware) situation… Continue reading “AceMagic X1 Laptop Review: Dual Displays are Kinda Funky…”

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Edifier Stax S5 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone Review: Properly Audiophile

They’re pricey, but they’re fantastic.

I love how a planar driver produces sound, and I’m excited to see more and more consumer focused options with closed back designs. Edifier lacks ONE feature for broad consumer adoption, but we can’t fault the sound quality here.

This is a wonderful consumer headphone. Continue reading “Edifier Stax S5 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone Review: Properly Audiophile”

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I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!

I flipping love this thing.

It’s one of those gadgets that seems kinda “meh” when you read through the press release, but then the more you use it, the cooler it gets.

If you’re the “IT Department” for you family, this is the kind of gadget that can make your life A LOT easier. Continue reading “I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!”

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