A Monster 1000W Motor Fat Tire eBike That Folds Up Small- HeyBike Ranger S Review

HeyBike Ranger S Review!

Spending a week riding am incredibly powerful ebike, that can fold up to fit in the trunk of my car. The Ranger S is a really fun ride, but how did HeyBike handle the support on some set up teething pains?

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#SGGQA 397: Google I/O with Less Android, Xiaomi’s New Chip, More Ads Coming to YouTube, NVIDIA Bullies Media

Meta argues in court that “enshittification” doesn’t exist, and ads in Instagram are a boon for consumers. NextCloud successfully battles back against Google for app updates. YouTube adding more AI ads to ruin your viewing experience. Xiaomi demos a new chip that should put more pressure on Tensor. Microsoft discontinues the Surface Laptop Studio.

Gamers Nexus details their relationship with NVIDIA, and how a massive corporation might pressure media outlets for positive coverage.

And we should chat about Google I/O, and how there might be less Android at this years developer conference.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Boyamic 2 Review: The best wireless microphone bang for buck!

When you just have to cut the mic cable, but you still want good audio!

Boyamic tends to undercut brands like RODE and DJI. The refreshed Boyamic 2 arrive at a very attractive price, with a great set of features. It’s solid pro-sumer hardware, but what’s up with all this AI stuff?

Let’s take a listen!

Boyamic 2 on B&H https://bhpho.to/4nZjnb0
Boyamic 2 on Amazon
https://amzn.to/4dljh9s
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#SGGQA 396: Tariffs with China Paused, Windows 10 Support Extended, XPERIA 1 VII Leaks

A wild week of political news. Trump and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days. Trump kills a broadband initiative meant to help connect people and train people in tech jobs. The FTC will not enforce “click to cancel” rule. Republicans kill WiFi options for low income students.

Plus, Philips intros 3D printing repair kits for their products. Microsoft extends some support for Windows 10. And, the XPERIA 1 VII leaks look like Sony will charge even more for their flagship phone.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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How many gadgets have YOU owned on the eWaste Graveyard? (Interview Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG)

UPDATE! 

Now you can download the interview as a standalone audio podcast! Player embedded below. Enjoy!

It’s REALLY annoying when a gadget becomes waste because of software!

The folks at U.S. PIRG have started a list of gadgets that were sent to landfills before their time. Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG sat down with me to chat about the enormous scale of the problem, and ways consumers can get more bang for their gadget buck!

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Did THIS Company Just Make the Best Wireless Headphones Under $60?

1More Sonoflow SE review!

The world of bluetooth headphones is super competitive, especially under $100. Consumers demand better quality, fantastic performance, and fun tech features. They dont want to spend a lot.

1More’s new designs for over-ear headphones are walking the right path, but I am still concerned about one old-school feature that’s getting cut…

More info on Sonoflow SE https://onemore.pxf.io/je5Wze
Sonoflow SE on Amazon https://amzn.to/43jOM06
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#SGGQA 395: Galaxy S25 Edge Leaks, Half Life 3 is Playable, Tim Cook Blew Up the App Store

The Galaxy S25 Edge has leaked! Are folks excited for “thin” again?

We got inside info on Apple operations, and it seems Tim Cook has blown up Apple’s control over payments on the iPhone. Spotify was quick to jump on Apple’s market misstep. Half Life 3 is being play tested. Game site Polygon was sold to Valnet.

And we say one more fond goodbye to Skype.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Don’t buy a “dumb” phone! Do THIS Instead!

Why buy “minimalistic” dumb phones? It’s a trend we’ve seen before. But maybe you already have everything you need to streamline a phone and reduce distractions? Let’s chat!

Hugh Jeffreys’ Impressions https://youtu.be/yy81S1oCMt4?si=M4a-Of5pb3prhk_v

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