External SSD speeds aren’t real, are they? Sure the drives CAN SUPPORT these crazy fast connections, but will folks really be able to USE them?
#SGGQA 429: TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter Dumpster Fires, Apple’s AI Pin
PAJAMA PODCAST!
We’re going to let the chat take the wheel, but there’s a TON of news out about the raging dumpster fires our social media have become. Plus, why is Apple working on an AI pin?
Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!
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This Android Phone is ALSO a Linux AND Windows PC! NexPhone Hands On!
NexPhone first look!
This was the nerdiest gadget I found at CES 2026! I keep saying “your phone is a computer”, but the folks at Nex are taking that seriously. The company that makes fun docks is trying their hand at a phone which can also run Debian AND Windows 11.
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Geekom A7 Max Mini-PC Review: BIG Performance, Shame About the RAM Though…
Geekom A7 Max Review!
It’s a BIGGER mini PC, and the chip in this little box is a beefy performer. We’re starting to feel the pinch from the component crisis though, and RAM prices are getting ridiculous. Geekom is trying to balance performance against bigger price hikes, but does that sour the experience?
Let’s take a look…
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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!
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?”
#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!
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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?”