UAG Monarch Case for the Pixel 4 XL: When your fabric case gets gross…

Phone design is irrelevant. There. I said it.

When factoring in minute differences between glass on glass sandwich gadgets, a fraction of a millimeter of bezel, or an edge of a sidewall taper, manufacturers have largely agreed on what a modern smartphone should resemble.

That aesthetic is incomplete.

We want a daily driver phone, able to survive lifestyle abuse. To make our phone functionally usable in the real world, without having to baby it, you have to “finish” the phone hardware on your own dime.

You gotta slap a case on it. Continue reading “UAG Monarch Case for the Pixel 4 XL: When your fabric case gets gross…”

LG V60 First Look! The Budget Friendly Premium Pro Phone?

LG V60 First Impressions!

Launching early this year, leapfrogging the G9. LG is showing off a monster truck of a phone.

Big. Bold. Dual Screen. Powerful specs. All the things we’ve come to expect from a V series device.

However, in our second generation of 5G devices, LG is also talking about how to reign in prices on premium phones. Can LG still deliver a crown jewel gadget while undercutting the competition?

Here’s my early impressions on this beast of a pocket computer!

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#SGGQA 134: New XPERIA, New HUAWEI, BRAND NEW GADGET LAB!

Say hello to GadgetLab 3.0! My new home office is in ROUGH shape, but we’re gonna trial run this space with a podcast! Could be an epic failure, but I’m so tired, it should be hilarious!

Also, We’re gonna chat some Net Neutrality news, some flat earth news, and an exciting new phone announcement from Sony!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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Mixcder E10 Bluetooth Headphones with ANC: More fashion bang for your buck?

Bluetooth Headphones with ANC: More fashion bang for your buck? from SomeGadgetGuy on www.twitch.tv

Good Bluetooth headphones, WITH noise cancellation, don’t need to break the bank!

I enjoyed my time with the Mixcder E9 last year, an affordable option for wireless audio with ANC. My wife REALLY liked the bang for buck and stole them shortly after my review.

New for 2020 is a refresh for the design, and some improved tech specs, but also a slightly higher price tag. Let’s take a quick listen to the Mixcder E10!
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iPhone 11 Pro Max Review: Worthy of a “PRO” Label?

Four months after launch, we’ve gotten some software updates.

Expectations are SUPER high for this phone. Not only because it’s the most expensive 4G phone of 2019, but also because Apple’s done something bold here. Joining the Mac, MacBook, and iPad, there’s now a “PRO” version of the iPhone.

A TON of marketing has gone into this device. Apple’s claims are a step above the standard “aspirational” marketing of iPhone’s past.

Does it live up to the “PRO” label? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “iPhone 11 Pro Max Review: Worthy of a “PRO” Label?”

#SGGQA 133: Z Flip at the Oscars, LG V60 Leaks, Apple Fined for Throttling iPhones

A US appeals court refuses to rehear the case against the FCC’s repeal of Net Neutrality. More companies are pulling out of MWC. The iPhone 11 might be producing more RF radiation than advertised. Motorola defends the RAZR’s durability. The Z Flip shows up at the Oscars.

And let’s dig into a few leaked images of the LG V60!

Let’s get our tech week started off right!

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BLON BL-03 Review: $30 Earbuds, Should we believe the hype?

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?”

Setting a Safe Volume for Your Headphones (Can Be Tricky)

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)”