Let's Talk Tech
Happy Monday!
California has a new AI law, but it might not be what we really need. OpenAI is in talks to raise more funding. Starlink is keeping Twitter alive in Brazil. We say goodbye to AnandTech.
And can we have a chat about phones? What’s going on with phones?
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 362: Anandtech Ends, OpenAI Bailout, California Kill Switch, Smartphones are Dying”
It’s such a funky concept. AceMagic is experimenting with hardware for productivity and multi-tasking users.
It’s standard fare for the brand, save money by using an older Intel CPU, but the second screen hinge is decently sturdy.
For all the hardware novelty though, I’m mostly concerned about the software (and malware) situation… Continue reading “AceMagic X1 Laptop Review: Dual Displays are Kinda Funky…”
They’re pricey, but they’re fantastic.
I love how a planar driver produces sound, and I’m excited to see more and more consumer focused options with closed back designs. Edifier lacks ONE feature for broad consumer adoption, but we can’t fault the sound quality here.
This is a wonderful consumer headphone. Continue reading “Edifier Stax S5 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone Review: Properly Audiophile”
I flipping love this thing.
It’s one of those gadgets that seems kinda “meh” when you read through the press release, but then the more you use it, the cooler it gets.
If you’re the “IT Department” for you family, this is the kind of gadget that can make your life A LOT easier. Continue reading “I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!”
Happy Monday!
The DOJ is suing a developer that helps landlords raise rental prices. AI is now making up fake reviewer quotes for film trailers. Apple is splitting up the App Store team. Meta is giving up on the premium VR headset.
And we should probably chat about the Pixel 9a leak.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 361: Rental App Price Collusion, AI Movie Marketing, Apple App Store Split, Pixel 9A Leaks”
It’s a convenience, but one that needs safeguarding.
Californians can now keep a digital copy of their driver’s license in Google Wallet. I believe this is an important step in making identity easier to verify, and these tools might eventually be more accessible than the way we require carrying physical cards.
It is a technology I think will be useful, and I’m happy to see some babysteps towards improving the experience. It’s an important improvement over carrying grocery store membership cards. Continue reading “We’re not ready for ID’s on our phones…”
Asking a legit question, and curious what folks thoughts are. Phones with a hinge that bend and fold, we’ve had them for several years now. However, they haven’t reached much market share, and aren’t expected to be that popular over the next five years.
Is the folding phone done? Continue reading “Six Years Later: Are Folding Phones Done?”
Meze Boom Mic Review!
Meze makes some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. What if we took some classic premium cans, and tried to use them for gaming? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “MEZE Boom Mic + 99 Neo Review: Will a Great Headphone Be a Great Gaming Headset?”