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Ads are set to start on Threads. The RTX 5090 is already listed on ebay at ridiculous prices. Google is buying part of the HTC VR team. Epic is adding mobile titles to their free games giveaways. The FCC is on the attack against news agencies that fact check the GOP.
And we should spend some time talking about Samsung’s latest whiffs…
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 381: Galaxy S25 Series is Lame, Ads on Threads, Google Buys HTC VR Team”
Microsoft is trying to justify their incredible investment in data centers (and the billions of dollars needed to subsidize the failing OpenAI’s flailing business model) by adding CoPilot features to Microsoft Office apps. I’ve spent the last week toying with CoPilot in Word and Excel.
No specific hot take here. They provide almost no value to me or my workflow. Your mileage may vary.
Of course, getting these AMAZING New features “included” means Microsoft will be increasing the cost of a 365 Family plan from $99.99 a year to $129.99 a year. As I need Office document support for the work I do, and I have a couple family members on this plan for cloud storage, I still feel the Family plan (without AI) is a decent value.
However, for “AI” features that I’m not interested in using or keeping, a cost increase of 30% isn’t something I want to pay for.
Thankfully, on Microsoft’s on blog, they detail there will be a “Classic” plan that users can switch to and keep their older perks and pricing. A handy little link is included that takes you to a Microsoft support page.
I want that. Let’s do that.
It’s when we scroll down to the instructions that things get ugly. Continue reading “Dear Microsoft: Keeping My Subscription is NOT Canceling My Plan. Shame on You.”
I’m a BIG fan of bone conduction headphones, but even these might be a bit above my pay grade!
You’ve got to build audio to a different level to cater to folks competing in triathlons. For someone how takes casual hikes out in the hills, I’m definitely not working this headset as hard as it can go. For the folks who NEED that kind of capability though, I think they’re in for a treat… Continue reading “H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro Bone Conduction Headphones: TOO Sporty for Me?”
Your next AI assistant should live in your glasses!
Halliday is sponsoring this video to talk about heads up displays and Agentic AI. I’ve been using the prototype glasses Halliday showed off at CES (they got a LOT of attention on the show floor this year), and I have a LOT of thoughts about the future of face displays! Continue reading “Halliday AI Glasses! A Proactive AI Agent in Your Frames!”
Apple is pulling AI news summaries as Microsoft adds MORE AI to your Office apps. Current FCC Chair leaves with a message condemning the “punishment” of coverage unfavorable to the President. Twitter might need to hand over detailed information on how its algorithm works.
And we definitely need to chat about this new Switch coming!
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 380: Apple Pulls Plug on AI News, CoPilot in Your Office Apps, There’s a Switch 2 Coming!”
Clean up your old phone!
It doesn’t take much to trick your brain into thinking you have a brand new gadget. For $20 I cleaned up my old OnePlus, and it feels brand new again! What are YOUR best tips and tricks for cleaning up an old gadget? Continue reading “No New Phone for the Holidays? Let’s Clean Up Your Old Phone!”
Shokz OpenMeet UC review!
I love bone conduction headsets. They serve a unique role for folks who like keeping their ears open, cool, and uncovered.
There’s a general shape and build on these headsets, which we’ve seen refined over YEARS of using different products. It’s exciting to see a wildly fresh take on a business headset from a brand known for making sport headphones.
The OpenMeet UC are unlike anything I’ve seen before… Continue reading “Shokz OpenMeet UC Wireless Headset Review: Never seen bone conduction like this…”
We’re finally back at home after a stressful couple of days. Thankfully the family, our home, and our neighborhood are safe. We’re not quite out of the woods as fires rage on and winds will fluctuate, but we’re getting a bit of calm now.
We have some tech news to cover, and gadgets to chat, but I’m going to let the viewers take the wheel on this one.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 379: Back at Home from Evacuating, and Ready for a Tech Podcast!”