#SGGQA 384: No OnePlus Open 2, Vivo V50 is Here, New iPhone SE Soon?

Arm will be making their own chips soon! Apple might finally refresh the iPhone SE. A HUGE collection of films is available for move fans. OnePlus sets the record straight on the Open 2.

And we should chat about Vivo’s latest mid-ranger…

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Vivo V50 Review: The Mid-Ranger Portrait Champion!

Vivo V50 review!

It’s a simpler lineup for Vivo this year! There are fewer “version” of the V Series, but there’s a focus on camera tech and battery longevity.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Vivo V50 Review: The Mid-Ranger Portrait Champion!”

Vuzix Z100: Smartglasses for Developers, But are they Ready for the Public?

Vuzix calls this a dev kit, but after launching in 2023, it’s a nicely polished experience.

The Z100 are a super lightweight pair of glasses with a wave guide optic built into one lens, that can deliver bite-sized bits of info up at eye level, with over two days of battery life.

Comfortable, practical, and affordable. So… Why aren’t people trying glasses like these? Continue reading “Vuzix Z100: Smartglasses for Developers, But are they Ready for the Public?”

No OnePlus Open 2 For YOU (in 2025) CONFIRMED!

The folks at OnePlus have confirmed that there will be no Open 2 this year. What are YOUR thoughts on OnePlus skipping another year for foldables?

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My NEW Favorite Controller (Has Been Out for a Couple Months)! Gamesir Cyclone 2!

GameSir Cyclone 2 review!

Who would have thought, that the company who made my PREVIOUS favorite controller, would end up making my NEW favorite controller! The Cyclone 2 brings all the flexibility of the original T4 Cyclone, and adds some fancy new hardware, new sticks and triggers, and snazzy new charge dock, WHILE keeping a reasonable price!

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#SGGQA 383: Galaxy S25 is a FLOP, Apple To Break Encryption in UK, Google Snoops on Photos, Meta Torrented 80TB of Books

The UK is ordering Apple to build back doors into encrypted accounts. Meta torrented over 80 TERABYTES of books. Patent shows off Nintendo’s joycon mouse mode. Google is snooping on your images. A study shows protections from new strains of COVID plummet. Apple STILL might be working on AR glasses after all.

And we should chat about how weak the response has been for the Samsung Galaxy S25.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Long Term Review: Smaller, But Not REALLY Smaller?

Conclusion

Google’s earbud evolution is nearly complete. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a highly refined product, with excellent tech features, and charming design. This will be a crowd pleasing product, and an excellent sidekick for many Pixel phone owners. These buds get a very positive recommendation, and what follows in this article is why I personally am not using them.

For all the positives this product represents, there is one SMALL issue that might impact a segment of consumers. Let’s discuss… Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Long Term Review: Smaller, But Not REALLY Smaller?”

BlackMagic Camera App 2.0 for Android! Multi-Cam for FREE!

The Blackmagic Camera 2.0 app update is now on ANDROID! I fired it up, and tested it out with a handful of different devices! Now, the best smartphone video app can link up and control MULTIPLE phone cameras!

Here’s a first look at multi-cam in action!

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