Can we make the Pixel 7 Pro a Vlogging Monster?

Pixel 7 Pro video challenge!

The phone shoots decent video, but if we want to shoot clips out in the field, what can we do to spruce up our footage? The Pixel doesn’t have any manual or Pro modes for the camera.

Let’s see what we can add to make better vlogs, shorts, reels, and tiktocks!

Is the noun of a “video on TikTok” really a “tiktok”? Continue reading “Can we make the Pixel 7 Pro a Vlogging Monster?”

#SGGQA 297: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, OnePlus Pad, Sony XPERIA 1V Teaser, Samsung Profits Down 95%, Law Against AI Launching Nukes

HERE WE GO! Tons of stories to cover this week!

Senators propose a law to ban AI from launching nukes. Samsung profits are down 95%! NYC’s Transit Authority has pulled their alerts from Twitter. Microsoft’s AR goggles are still causing headaches and eye strain. Asus launches a Steam Deck killer.

Sony is teasing the Sony XPERIA 1V, and we HAVE t o talk about the OnePlus Pad and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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OnePlus Pad: The Best Android Tablet Out Now?

OnePlus Pad review!

It’s here, and it’s a LOT cheaper than I thought it was going to be! This is a FANTASTIC performer at a great price. Is it the best “premium” tablet available? It just might be… Here are my thoughts taking it for a test drive!

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra: My First Magical Day!

Xiaomi 13 Ultra First Impressions!

Less than 20 hours into owning this monster, and it’s already one of my favorite phones of the year. Here are some REALLY early thoughts about using it, and some of the topics we’ll cover in future videos! Continue reading “Xiaomi 13 Ultra: My First Magical Day!”

Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)

Video stabilization is REALLY important, but do YOU look for other stabilization modes on YOUR phone?

If we’re running after kids, or doing some high adventure vlogging, what features matter most to you? Not all stabilization is created equal, and we can surely point to some phones that shoot smoother in full auto. There are OTHER options to smooth out video though, both features on your phone, and other devices we can mount our phones to.

If a camera offered you better image quality, but it came at the expense of slightly shakier IS, would you make that trade? Continue reading “Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)”

#SGGQA 296 – PJ Pod – Waiting for a Phone to Ship, Teasing Embargoes, and Should I Cover More Mobile Gaming?

Whew! April is wrapping up, and this year is FLYING by!

Closing out the month for a PJ Pod, we’ll go wherever the chat leads us.

A number of new phones are landing before the summer months start. We’ve got a tease on a new tablet. More leaks on the Pixel Fold. I’m catching up on a backlog of review gear. A bunch of games might be landing at Netflix!

And how best should we walk away from Twitter?

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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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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