Why You WANT a 1″ Type Sensor in Your Phone Camera! (PART 1)

Why you should want a BIGGER camera sensor in your phone!

Smartphone cameras are evolving rapidly. Better software processing, better lenses, and of course BIGGER sensors. More than just resolution, there are VERY good reasons why you might want a bigger sensor in your phone.

They are expensive though, so let’s start with the good stuff!

In part 2, we’ll talk about the less good stuff… Continue reading “Why You WANT a 1″ Type Sensor in Your Phone Camera! (PART 1)”

#SGGQA 291 – Samsung Modem Vulnerability, Google Glass Goodbye, EU Tags Apple USB-C Plans, We Cancelled YouTube TV

Happy Monday! I STILL HATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!

But seriously, we’ve got TONS of tech to talk about. Samsung modems are INSECURE. South Korea walks back work week plans. Buzzfeed slashes their workforce. Robots might replace bees? Fortnite sued for deceptive business practices. YouTube jacks prices again on their TV plans. Google glass is gone AGAIN. Second Life might find a second life on mobile.

And the EU is stepping on Apple’s plans to break USB-C.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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NEW DASH CAM! DDPAI Z50 4K GPS is a HUGE Upgrade!

I was long overdue an upgrade for my old car’s dash cam. It’s a really good time to shop some of the new options, get better video quality, and some handy safety features. Here are some thoughts on the Z50 4K GPS! Continue reading “NEW DASH CAM! DDPAI Z50 4K GPS is a HUGE Upgrade!”

NUC Extreme REVIVED! Cooler Master to the rescue!

COOLER MASTER SAVED MY NUC!

My little gaming PC has been having a rough time. The power supply was failing, and we needed a case with better airflow. Thankfully CoolerMaster came to my rescue! Continue reading “NUC Extreme REVIVED! Cooler Master to the rescue!”

When iPhone Parents Bully Android Parents…

This post was originally published in my Production Diary on Patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy. Many thanks to the Patrons supporting production on this blog!

It’s finally happened. My wife has been bullied by an iPhone owner. One of Lex’s best friend’s Mom attacked her over text messages. Our community will be torn apart.

DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER! MASS HYSTERIA!

Naw. It wasn’t that dramatic. Marie and I are having a nice little chuckle. We’re still going to let Lex play with their son. It’s all good.

It’s an interesting situation, and a complicated social dynamic. It showcases perfectly how Apple marketing “encourages” iPhone owners to act like missionaries. Continue reading “When iPhone Parents Bully Android Parents…”

#SGGQA 290 – Samsung’s Fake MOON ZOOM, Pixel Watch Success, SVB Bonuses, WWE Wants to Legalize Betting

Happy Monday! I HATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!

The news block this week is one of the wackiest I’ve ever cobbled together.

Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC appointment. WWE wants to legalize betting on scripted matches. South Korea wants to improve the national birthrate by making the work week LONGER. Vinyl has overtaken CD in music sales. EU warns Twitter over moderation. Samsung loses ANOTHER Qualcomm chip. US regulators are insuring the deposits held at Silicon Valley Bank.

And we HAVE to chat about all this SPACE ZOOM nonsense, and the Samsung Knights out here defending silly marketing.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Verizon 5G Fixed Wireless Home Broadband: Sending it back…

Verizon 5G Fixed Wireless Home Broadband Review!

This was WAY better than I was expecting it to be. Test driving Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless broadband out in the suburbs, it’s not the right fit for OUR needs, but it MIGHT rock YOUR socks!

Here are some thoughts on using it for a month! Continue reading “Verizon 5G Fixed Wireless Home Broadband: Sending it back…”

#SGGQA 289 – Galaxy S23 Ultra Performance Testing, Qualcomm and Prophesee Cameras, FTC and Playstation, Apple Charges More for Batteries, Xiaomi 13 Thoughts

Happy Monday! TONS OF TECH NEWS!

Will Netflix be on the hook for higher taxes in the EU? Can Elon Musk convince regulators to let Nerualink play with human brains? Will Ford make a driver-less car that will re-possess itself? Will Sony deliver all their exclusive Playstation contracts to the FTC? Why is Apple raising prices on battery replacements?

And we HAVE to chat about performance testing the Note 23 and the Xiaomi 13!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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