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We saw several manufacturers push gaming phones last year, but the industry as a whole is still struggling to reach mainstream mindshare. A common (accurate) criticism, mobile games still kinda suck.
But why?
The hardware we carry in our pockets is more than capable. I think we need to follow the money…
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We have a lot of roads in California, and we have a LOT of people driving on those roads. We still need to pay for repairing and improving roads, but we’d certainly benefit from fewer drivers during rush hour. Gas and mileage taxes are incredibly unpopular, so how might we raise funds for infrastructure AND change corporate behavior around ideas like telecommuting? Well, we liberals sure do love our taxes…
Continue reading “Should California Tax Businesses for Employee Commutes to Pay for Infrastructure?”
Dark days for mobile audio fans.
More devices are walking away from the universal phono jack. Many phones keeping the jack deliver disappointing quality. There’s a reluctance to return to standalone media players. For the individual who owns nice headphones, what should they do?
Fiio might just have a solution with the BTR1K. Can we really combine the idea of a Bluetooth headphone adapter with a high quality DAC/AMP? Let’s take a listen!
More than just a fingerprint sensor under the screen and cutting out the headphone jack. In a world of $1000 premium flagship phones, improvements to the OnePlus 6T just might make it the most important phone of the year. Let’s take a look!
If you’re shopping a OnePlus, use this link to get a $20 voucher for accessories!
Continue reading “OnePlus 6T Long Term Review: The most important phone of 2018?”
Should Apple be sued over false advertising for trying to hide the notch? The FCC is on track to end a ban on major media companies merging to form even BIGGER media companies. Is anyone sad that Google is killing ALLO? And, who should we be rooting for between Apple and Qualcomm?
Get your tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 074: iPhone Notch Lawsuit, FCC to end Media Merger Ban, Gooodbye ALLO”
Lively debate is critical. Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat before Congress, answering questions for over three hours, yet a majority of the media coverage focused on a handful of embarrassing gaffes from tech illiterate representatives. There were some tough topics addressed, and Google’s position on data collection, privacy, search, and business is now on record. It’s just a shame that more of that hasn’t been detailed by news outlets.
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FIVE BALANCED ARMS PER EAR! This is insane.
It’s a shame more phones are getting rid of traditional headphone jacks, as we get these kinds of low cost options for music fans. KZ has a solid reputation for “bang for buck” gear. The AS10 move the company into a higher price tier, but come with some crazy tech packed inside. Let’s take a listen!
Continue reading “KZ AS10 Earbuds Review: FIVE Drivers per Ear – Insane sound for $70”
The DOJ is FINALLY investigating all the bogus comments filed with the FCC during the Net Neutrality debate. DOOM turns 25! Google ends store support for Ice Cream Sandwich! Samsung will kill the headphone jack on future phones!
Also, we spend a little time talking about the ongoing Qualcomm and Apple squabbling. iPhones are now banned from retail channels in China! Who do we want to see win this fight?
Get your tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 073: China Bans iPhone, Samsung Kills Headphone Jack, Feds Investigate #NetNeutrality Comments”