#SGGQA 398: Google’s Court Case for Chrome, Microsoft’s Carbon Footprint, Can Social Media be Less Addictive?

The case over Google’s monopoly is over, and now we wait to see what the penalties might be. Nebraska wants to make social media less addictive for kids with a new law. Germany might tax Facebook and Google more. Microsoft’s carbon footprint continues to rise. I did not expect AI slop to be SO popular that now real people are trying to copy AI. And Sony might move XPERIA manufacturing to a third party.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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The SMALLEST 720P Projector! Mars 8849 Review!

8849 Mars Mini Projector Review!

The 8849 Tank phones and tablets have these nifty little projectors built in. What if we took a TINY projector and made it a standalone gadget? Now EVERY phone or tablet or PC or game console could also have a projector!

8849 is aiming to make this as easy and as portable as possible, but why do the images on the 8849 website make this thing look HUGE?

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Are Dumb Phones the Future? Unpacking this Trend with Nicholas Rossman from the MEF!

People are considering the switch to a basic phone. A popular trend shows folks are interested in a digital detox, and the smartphone is the main gadget to replace. I sat down with Nicholas Rossman of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum to chat about simplifying our phone use! Continue reading “Are Dumb Phones the Future? Unpacking this Trend with Nicholas Rossman from the MEF!”

Geekom A5 Mini PC NEW for 2025! Is it a Refresh or a Downgrade?

Geekom A5 2025 review!

Geekom is back in the gadget lab with a “new” mini PC that looks suspiciously like a computer we’ve already reviewed. It’s a refresh on the original A5, with a newer AMD chip! Should we call this a refresh though? It seems like a different product than before…

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Google IO Android XR Reactions! Do we REALLY need Android in our glasses?

Google IO 2025 is in full swing!

Executives took the stage today to kick off the developer conference, and there was a LOT of talk about AI. At the end of the show though, we got a look at Android XR, and the future of smart glasses.

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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?

It’s real pretty. It’s real fast. But was it easy to build? Continue reading “A Monster 1000W Motor Fat Tire eBike That Folds Up Small- HeyBike Ranger S Review”

#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.

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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!

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