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#SGGQA 428: ChatGPT Adds Ads, Google Antitrust Appeal, Asus Leaves Phone Market, Xiaomi 17 Ultra is HERE!

Our second show of the year, and the tech news is coming in hot!
Google is appealing its historic antitrust ruling. OpenAI is almost out of money AGAIN, so they’re looking to ads in ChatGPT to bring in revenue! Starlink wants to sell off your data to train AI. Samsung will limit increases in RAM production to keep prices high. Meta lays off THOUSANDS of VR developers. WhisperPair is using Bluetooth earbuds to attack Android phones! Asus will be exiting the smartphone market.

PLUS! A little community on Digg might be fun for you to check out.

And we HAVE to talk about the weekend I just spent with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition!

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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Your Phone COULD Be Your Laptop, But is This New NexDock an Upgrade?

The NEW Nexdock Review!

It’s the same idea we’ve been playing with for a while now. What if we took a laptop hub and added a portable monitor and a battery? What if we emptied out a laptop shell and used our phone as the computer?

However, a few bits seem to be missing here.

The New Nexdock looks a little like a downgrade on paper, but there’s something kinda special here. I think I like this better… Continue reading “Your Phone COULD Be Your Laptop, But is This New NexDock an Upgrade?”

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#SGGQA 427: Back from CES, Apple Picks Gemini for AI, ChromeOS Support, Switch 2 Sales Down

The first podcast of 2026!

Details emerge on a RedMagic 11 Air! OnePlus might bring back a “Pro” model! Google says ChromeOS will keep getting long term support. Switch 2 sales are down compared to the original Switch.

And we should chat about this year’s CES!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 427: Back from CES, Apple Picks Gemini for AI, ChromeOS Support, Switch 2 Sales Down”

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CES 2026 Recap: AI in your PC, AI in your Phone, AI on your Face?

I’m not so stoked about all the AI talk, but this was a strong show for PC, mobile, and smartglasses! Sharing some thoughts on walking the CES 2026 show floor, and trying my best to avoid all the AI stuff… Continue reading “CES 2026 Recap: AI in your PC, AI in your Phone, AI on your Face?”

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Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro Gimbal: Your AI Assistant Camera Man!

Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro Review!

A Gimbal for your mirrorless camera, and it might be above my pay grade. It’s a fun little system to smooth out your camera movements, but it also packs an AI punch to help you better track your subjects! Continue reading “Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro Gimbal: Your AI Assistant Camera Man!”

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Snapdragon X2 Plus Reveal at CES 2026 (Windows on ARM Keeps Improving!)

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X2 Plus for more mid-range laptops and PCs. Some thoughts from the show at CES 2026, looking at the next step of AI PC. ARM PCs are the future of mobile!

More info on the X2 Plus https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-x2-plus

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Audeze Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset: The Best Gets Better

Audeze Maxwell 2 review!

The Maxwell was my favorite gaming headset, and now Audeze is back with a refresh! Maxwell 2 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but there are some great quality of life improvements. How do you make the best gaming headset even better? Let’s take look! Continue reading “Audeze Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset: The Best Gets Better”

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The Best Mobile Games of 2025 (are Mostly Console and PC Ports)!

It’s that time of year!

I’m listing out my favorite mobile games published for Android in 2025! Of course, we shouldn’t be TOO surprised that this list is dominated by older games that original launched on other platforms, but we should still celebrate good work from developers treating mobile devices with more respect.

What games were you playing on your phone this year? Did I miss any bangers? Continue reading “The Best Mobile Games of 2025 (are Mostly Console and PC Ports)!”

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