OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Review: Absolute BANGERS!

Top tier earbuds. Full stop.

These are feature complete, high quality audio gadgets, that go toe-to-toe with all the top consumer brands. They might COST less than AirPods, but don’t think that means they’re “less good”.

Here’s a quick look! Continue reading “OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Review: Absolute BANGERS!”

AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?

At least nothing is outright flagging as malware…

AOC is releasing a mini-PC in collaboration with Ace Magic. A nice little bucket of compute power, packed in a plastic shell. It’s solid performance, IF you can score one on a good sale.
But what about that software… Continue reading “AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?”

#SGGQA 360 – We Need to Talk About #TeamPixel, Google, and the Pixel 9…

This was going to be a post-birthday stream, where we got to geek out about new phones and a fun travel experience. Then Google’s PR did something really dumb, and the whole internet pounced on a small group of creators.

I suppose we should spend some time chatting about PR, reviewing, and working with Team Pixel…

Let’s get our tech week started right… With better information…
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Amazfit Balance Fitness Watch Review: Better than Wear OS?

I’ve detailed the features I need to leave Wear OS smartwatches, and the Balance gets me SO CLOSE to walking away.

Amazfit makes great fitness trackers, and a little injection of AI makes this watch feel like a proper wrist computer. Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Amazfit Balance Fitness Watch Review: Better than Wear OS?”

Frame by Brilliant Labs: Smart Glasses are the Best Way to Use AI!

I LOVE smart glasses, but they’re often heavy. The folks at Brilliant Labs have a fresh take on a simple Heads Up Display, and it’s the lightest headset I’ve ever worn. A tool for developers, FRAME is the most interesting hardware I’ve seen for AI. Machine learning is a lot more fun when you go hands free… Continue reading “Frame by Brilliant Labs: Smart Glasses are the Best Way to Use AI!”

Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!

Vivo V40 and V40 Pro!

It’s TWO reviews in ONE! We get super sleek, thin, powerful mid-range phones with HUGE batteries and fast charging! There are some slight differences between the two though.

Which would you buy? Let’s GO! Continue reading “Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!”

There is no profitable business model for Cloud AI – (SGGQA Podcast Clip)

AI is a drag on earnings, and there is no consumer facing business that can generate a profit, when data centers are eating a TON of money and electricity and water. The nerds watching my podcast have been commenting on this for a while now.

Why is the tech media only just NOW starting to get critical of the ridiculous claims being made by AI companies? Continue reading “There is no profitable business model for Cloud AI – (SGGQA Podcast Clip)”

#SGGQA 359: Intel’s Very Bad Week, Musk America PAC Election Fraud, Logitech Forever Mouse, No One’s Buying AI

Happy Monday!

Intel had an AWFUL week announcing earnings. Elon Musk’s PAC is being investigated for election fraud. Bitcoin prices drop after Trump endorses crypto. Gamestop ends the publishing run of Game Informer magazine. Samsung’s CEO is upset at Apple Copycat designs. Logitech is floating the idea of a subscription mouse.

And we should chat about AI… Again…

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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