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Video output on the Pixel 8 Pro! The Android Desktop Mode is functional again! It’s an amazing day! And yet, have we seen much progress in making this a useful feature? Continue reading “Desktop Mode on a PIXEL!!! Android 15 Developer Preview 2 and Video Output on the Pixel 8 Pro!”
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t fantastically anxious about the launch of Qualcomm’s new PC chip. While there’s always been a fun (if ruthless) rivalry between Intel and AMD, the computer scene gets a lot more interesting when an outside player can come in and disrupt.
I’ve been preaching the benefits of ARM based PCs for a while now, and I genuinely believe a lot of folks out there would have preferred having better battery life away from a charger over the more traditionally powerful laptops and convertibles offered over the last several years, even for some issues with software compatibility.
I felt validated in this when Apple switched all of their laptops and desktops over to ARM System on Chips (SOCs).
Qualcomm has offered solutions in this market in the past, but their new chip could springboard Windows users into a much more competitive tier opposite MacBooks and Mac desktops.
While we wait for manufacturers like Dell, HP, Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft to ship new Windows on ARM devices, I feel it’s time Qualcomm helped us understand the X Elite a little better.
We tried to do something different this week for April Fools day, but that FAILED BAD. Instead, I scrambled to do a “casual chat” show, and we had a lovely time talking about tech and laptops.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 342 – No Foolin! How do YOU feel about Gadgets right now?”
The folks at INNOCN are sponsoring this video to take a look at their new 34″ ultra-wide gaming monitor.
The 34M1R is a great piece of hardware and continues the company’s reputation for bringing high quality display tech to more affordable prices. This is a premium option from the label though, and it makes some BIG claims against competing OLEDs.
Let’s take a look!
Continue reading “INNOCN 34M1R: 34″ Mini-LED Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor – Better than OLED?”
FIGHT FOR BLOOD!!!
There’s an interesting fixation on dedicated cameras which seems to exist at the bookends of photography. While I try to highlight how good our smartphone cameras have gotten, we see groups of influencers playing with old point and shoot cameras. At the other end of the spectrum, no matter how good a phone sensor might be, we often hear from photographers that you can’t beat a “proper” zoom lens.
I really didn’t want to spend money on an old point and shoot, but while cleaning out a box of old gear, I found my old Samsung Galaxy Camera. The battery had turned into a spicy pillow, but prying it out, I was able to track down a replacement and get the camera working again.
Continue reading “Were point and shoot cameras as good as we remember them?”
We’re simplifying this week’s show. Apple is in regulator crosshairs, and a landmark case has been filed by the DOJ. Facebook and Google are facing scrutiny in the EU. Everyone on social media has suddenly become a legal scholar.
And I got to play with a new chip for laptops that might seriously disrupt how we use Windows.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
We’re getting a little sneak peak at Qualcomm’s new PC chip!
The Snapdragon X Elite looks ready to usher in a new era for portable Windows computing. Before all the laptop manufacturers start releasing new systems based on this chip,
Qualcomm hosted a small reviewer meet up to get some hands on time and see some tests in action!
Qualcomm paid for my travel and accommodations in producing this video. No editorial influence was offered or requested from Qualcomm or any associated PR, and I’m happy to share my earnest thoughts about the product and the event.
Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 12!
It’s a battle fought in premium territory.
Google is nudging up the price of the Pixel just as OnePlus is making more of a play to undercut other expensive phones. It’s a close fight on paper, but which would be the right fit for your needs? Continue reading “OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro: Premium Price Tags”