Android 13 Desktop Mode is BROKEN! Let’s FIX IT!

Desktop modes are CRUCIAL for helping folks get more use out of their pocket computers. There’s a TON of power in a phone that largely goes untapped. A couple simple accessories can really help people get more gadget bang for their gadget buck.

Unfortunately, the Android 13 Desktop Mode is in ROUGH shape…

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#SGGQA 295 – Intel and Arm Chips, Xiaomi 13 Ultra Teaser, Right to Repair Win in Colorado, Slow Galaxy Charging, Social Media Laws Going CRAZY

HAPPY MONDAY! It seems every week I talk about tech news going NUTS, and this week is no exception.

Intel is going to fab chips for Arm. Right to repair gets a win in Colorado. Samsung Galaxy phones charging slower than advertised. A trio of state social media laws show conflict between liberals and conservatives. Another study shows a correlation between hearing loss and dementia.

And we’ve got another tease on the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Saramonic Blink Me Wireless Microphones: Magnetic Mount, Touch Screen Control, EPIC Battery Life!

Saramonic Blink Me review!

A new wireless microphone is available from Saramonic! The Blink Me bring some great features and simple setup! Great audio quality, great battery life, and a SOLID price tag. Let’s take a listen!

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Rokid Max AR Glasses: A MAJOR Upgrade for Your Face!

Rokid Max First Look!

Rokid is sponsoring this video to chat about some MAJOR upgrades to their AR glasses. Wearable displays are still a little exotic, but they add a ton of functionality to the gadgets you already own. Let’s check out these BIGGER, FASTER, and LIGHTER screens!

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Velotric Thunder 1 ST Road Test: The Sexy Stealth ebike!

The Velotric Thunder 1 ST is here!

My Wife REALLY wanted a new bike, and the Thunder 1 ST looks like it’s going to be a perfect fit! If you want a lightweight road bike, with great features, plenty of power, and gorgeous design, this might be the right fit for you!

What’s the difference between a Class 1 ebike and a Class2? How does this bike perform? What kind of range are we getting? What’s going on with ebike security?

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EZQuest USB-C Multimedia 8-in-1 Hub Review: You need more ports!

Hubs are such simple accessories, but they increasingly add more value to the gadgets we already own. Alongside my love of portable monitors, a good inexpensive laptop hub is a handy upgrade.

A while back I spent some time with a full desktop hub solution from EZQuest, and now we’re taking a quick look at a more travel friendly solution. EZQuest sent their new hub for me to take on test drive.

The USB-C Multimedia 8-in-1 Hub is exactly what it sounds like.

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#SGGQA 294 – OnePlus Pad Pre-Sale, Xiaomi 13 Ultra Coming Soon, Samsung Profits Plunge, Mac Sales Down, Tesla Spies on You

HAPPY MONDAY! Tech news is going NUTS right now!

Twitter is feuding with NPR. Starlink satellites are falling out of the sky. Teslas spy on you. Mac sales are down a LOT. Samsung profits have PLUNGED. Apple is hosting Anti-Union meetings.

And we have to talk about OnePlus Pad pre-sales and the latest Xiaomi 13 Ultra rumors!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Why You DON’T Want a 1″ Type Sensor in Your Phone Camera! (PART 2)

Why you might NOT want a BIGGER camera sensor in your phone!

Smartphone cameras are evolving rapidly. Better software processing, better lenses, and of course BIGGER sensors. However, when we change a piece of camera hardware, it can produce some unexpected results!

Here’s why you might want to stick with a more “mainstream” photo option!

Part 1 – The GOOD things about 1″ Sensors https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/03/21/why-you-want-a-1-type-sensor-in-your-phone-camera-part-1/
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