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BLON BL-03 Review!
We’re in a low cost earbud renaissance! The BLON have been getting enthusiastic reviews for their gorgeous design and single driver tuning. Taking the BL-03 for a spin, should we but the hype?
Let’s give them a listen! Continue reading “BLON BL-03 Review: $30 Earbuds, Should we believe the hype?”
You set the volume to “half” on your phone and it’s WAY too loud. You “cranked” the volume to the max, but it’s still too quiet. There might not be anything wrong with your ears!
Setting a safe volume for your headphones is a really good habit to get into.
There’s just one SMALL issue.
There is no universal agreement on how “loud” headphones get when plugged into different devices. Laptops, Desktops, Phones, Tablets, DAPs, if you “set the volume to half”, you still might be listening too loud.
Here’s a quick break down on what influences the volume on your headphones! Continue reading “Setting a Safe Volume for Your Headphones (Can Be Tricky)”
Blackberry is ending their partnership with TCL.
No new Blackberry devices will produced or licensed. I took this news harder that I was expecting. My main goal in any tech conversation is to find better competition.
Our gadgets are only fun and exciting when we have good options. The smartphone market got a little smaller today. I felt this was a good time to share some thoughts on tech reviewing and gadget fandom. Continue reading “Blackberry leaves the smartphone market (again): Some rambling thoughts on how we review gadgets…”
The FCC has concluded carriers illegally sold your data, but they probably won’t do much to punish them. The EU overwhelmingly votes in favor of a universal phone charger. Law enforcement can easily crack most iPhones, but the GOP still wants to end encryption for consumers. Folks are going deaf at a shocking rate, but little is being done to help people protect their hearing.
The Moto RAZR is too fragile to be displayed at Wal-Mart. The Samsung Z Flip leaks ahead of its press event.
And we say goodbye to Blackberry phones. Again.
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 132: RIP Blackberry Mobile, GOP vs Encryption, Samsung Z Flip Leaks”
Well, your phone is PROBABLY faster than a laptop. I don’t know exactly what phone YOU own. The line between pocket computer, and portable computer is getting really blurry. Chances are pretty good that your phone is powerful enough to meet most (or all) of your computing needs. More than just “covering the basics”, let’s see what a smartphone can REALLY do… Continue reading “Your phone is faster than a laptop.”
No seriously.
This is one of the silliest product names for a pair of headphones I think I’ve ever reviewed, but there’s NO joking about this earbud performance.
1More continues to impress with excellent audio quality, surprising noise cancellation, and the best ear fit I’ve ever encountered out of the box.
Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “1More True Wirless ANC In-Ear Headphones Review! Terrible Name! AMAZING EARBUDS!”
The US military is starting to advocate for Right to Repair legislation. Washington State examines right to repair. The EU considers a law forcing companies to use USB-C for chargers, but Apple claims that will stifle innovation. Motorola is trying to prepare consumers for FRAGILE folding phones.
And Microsoft is rolling out developer tools for dual screened hardware!
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 131: Right to Repair in WA, USB-C iPhones, Moto Bumps and Lumps”
LG Tone Free review!
True wireless earbuds are all the rage. LG has a solid reputation for Bluetooth neckbands. The Tone Free cut all the cables, and offer up a unique perk for your health.
Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “LG Tone Free True Wireless Earbuds Review: A second try at cutting the cord…”