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Xreal Air MASSIVE UPDATE – New AR Interface!

No sooner do I finish my video on the Nreal Air AR glasses, they send out a MASSIVE update, completely overhauling the entire AR interface, and it’s REALLY good.

This is a huge improvement to the use-ability and conveyance of features. The layout is a LOT cleaner, and the transitions between browser and controls is much smoother.

Unlisted video tour embedded above for your enjoyment.

Full Nreal Sponsored video here https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/09/27/nreal-air-ar-glasses-now-supporting-iphones-and-shipping-to-the-usa/

Nreal on Amazon https://amzn.to/3N72JVN

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Xreal Air AR Glasses! Now Supporting iPhones and Shipping to the USA!

Nreal is bringing the Air AR Glasses to the United States, and they’re adding iPhone support!

This is an exciting step for augmented reality.

The Air are sleek sunglasses that pack some fantastic OLED displays. Connecting to a phone, tablet, laptop, or console, you can simulate the experience of looking at a 130″ TV, or you can use head tracking to position apps in space around you. They were ALMOST like normal glasses, and they aren’t crazy expensive.

Shipping soon the USA, let’s take a closer look at what the Nreal Air can do!

Continue reading “Xreal Air AR Glasses! Now Supporting iPhones and Shipping to the USA!”

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#SGGQA 268: Pajama Podcast for September – FANCY AR Glasses and a Brief Goodbye to the PixelBook

Last Monday of the month! That means we hang out in our pajamas!

A chill geeky chat with some good tech friends. We say goodbye to the Google PixelBook, talk a BUNCH about smartphone camera settings, and show off those fancy AR glasses!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Better Smartphone Cameras? What you REALLY get when a new phone gets a camera “upgrade”!

Let’s be clear. I consider myself a phone camera “specialist”.

I don’t believe I’m an especially talented photographer, but I use phone cameras in specific ways to accomplish professional tasks. I enjoy photography, and I think I’ve cultivated a personal style for macro and candid shots. I don’t believe my experiences are unique, and generally anyone with a basic level of curiosity would likely arrive at a similar level of proficiency.

I’ve shot since high school, starting with old 35mm film cameras, and bring those experiences to mobile and digital photography.

When you ask a specialist about their hobby, you’re likely to get a very different response than someone who’s more passively “into technology”.

With that preamble out of the way, what’s the deal with new phone cameras?

Are you really getting all these upgrades that the manufacturers keep promising? Why don’t your photos look any better? WHAT ABOUT THE AVURAJ CUNZOOMERS??? Continue reading “Better Smartphone Cameras? What you REALLY get when a new phone gets a camera “upgrade”!”

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Geekom MiniAir 11 Special Edition: Why won’t more companies do this? (Editorial not a Review)

Geekom MiniAir 11 Special Edition unboxing!

I love little mini PCs. Geekom sent over this special kit, and it’s is something special. Reviewers often get special packaging and accessories, why can’t consumers buy those kits too? Continue reading “Geekom MiniAir 11 Special Edition: Why won’t more companies do this? (Editorial not a Review)”

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Steam Deck vs. Nintendo Switch OLED: WhichWon?

Nintendo has had great success in its integration of handheld and traditional console gaming with the Switch (and now the Switch OLED). BUT – now it’s not the only handheld gaming console on the market.

Enter the Steam Deck, Valve’s first venture into portable gaming.

In this video, Juan Bagnell compares the two consoles to determine a winner for the savvy shopper. Continue reading “Steam Deck vs. Nintendo Switch OLED: WhichWon?”

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#SGGQA 267: iPhone Review Reactions, EVGA Dumps NVIDIA, Ford Ultimatums, California Social Media Transparency Bill

A NEWS HEAVY week this week on the podcast!

Dueling bills in Texas and California both try to re-shape the laws around speech and social media. Ford tells dealers to get in line or stop selling cars. EVGA is not going to sell GPUs anymore, dumping NVIDIA. Musk is still trying to weasel out of the Twitter deal.

And we should chat about some of the media coverage on the iPhone 14.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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You’re (Probably) Thinking about Smartphone Camera Night Modes ALL Wrong…

No really. Chances are pretty good you’re missing the point of a good night mode on your phone camera.

We know the complaints. We’ve heard the “hot takes”.

“If I’m taking a photo at night, shouldn’t it be DARK? I HATE how PROCESSED phone photos are!”

Our competitors: Vivo X80 Pro vs Panasonic Lumix G9 with 12mm at f/2.8

It’s worth taking a second to break this sentiment down, because it’s likely being shared by someone who really doesn’t understand photography. At least, not as well as they think they do…

How do we make images brighter? Continue reading “You’re (Probably) Thinking about Smartphone Camera Night Modes ALL Wrong…”

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