Let's Talk Tech
I got a comment on the podcast that I felt was important to comment on.
A LOT of techies act like the pro and manual modes on our phone cameras are SOOOO complicated to use. Those settings can look a little intimidating, but they’re really not that difficult to use. We can learn a lot from professional photographers in setting up a good shot, and preparing for a specific kind of action.
Xiaomi 12T first impressions.
Xiaomi is REALLY good at making phones around this price. Refreshing the 12, and focusing on power efficiency, we arrive at a VERY nice daily driver option. It feels premium, and it performs well. It’s far from the only phone in this tier though, and the competition in “THE MIDDLE” is getting tougher and tougher. Continue reading “Xiaomi 12T First Look: A Great Phone in a CROWDED Market!”
I like the Pixel 6 Pro a lot, but this first party case from Google is one of the worst accessories I think I’ve ever used. An open letter to Google, right before the Pixel 7 announcement, I hope this is improved for their next phone.
This case is bad, and Google should feel bad… Continue reading “Google made one of the worst phone cases I’ve ever used…”
The Pixel 7 is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! We’ve got a Google heavy show this week to celebrate!
Congress asks the FTC to look into the Amazon and iRobot deal. The FCC puts a five year limit on old satellites. Bruce Willis has NOT sold his likeness rights for deep fakes. Netflix is adding gamer tags!
And while chatting Pixel 7, we should also look at Youtube making 4K video a paid feature, Stadia shutting down, and what’s going on with content verification?
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 269: Pixel 7 Leaks, Stadia Shutting Down, Chrome Ad Blockers, Bruce Willis Deep Fakes”
The semiconductor industry is a crazy place.
There’s an ebb and flow in computing. A new chip is rarely a perfect one-to-one upgrade over an older chip. Different features, different initiatives, changing consumer needs, numerous factors influence a chip design.
Google’s Tensor is an interesting beast.
Tensor is an attempt at focusing phone hardware to better run Google software. It’s an attempt at creating more hardware and software synergy for Google services. It’s a surprisingly successful solution for a first generation System on Chip (SOC), but it is first gen and we should expect improvements from succeeding generations.
What does Tensor 2 need to be successful? Not a lot…
Continue reading “Google Tensor 2: I don’t need a lot from this chip to fix the Pixel 7”
Amazfit GTS 4 review! The weather has finally calmed down enough to really give this tracker a good test. It’s a simple, stylish watch, with some great fitness tracking features. The battery life is fantastic!
Can it replace my smartwatch though? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Amazfit GTS 4: Smartwatch or Fitness Tracker?”
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/
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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!”