THX Onyx AAA DAC: Overkill for Apple Lossless?

Naw. This thing is great!

I didn’t soapbox TOO much in this review, but it is kinda frustrating how many techies shrugged on the ESS DAC in LG phones. Replacing that headphone solution with an external device is NOT cheap.

Still, I’m happy the spirit of that mobile audio lives on, and THX has a killer solution for folks looking to jump start their audiophile journey. Continue reading “THX Onyx AAA DAC: Overkill for Apple Lossless?”

#SGGQA 215: FTC Right to Repair, Surface Duo 2 Leak, Nord 2 Reactions, Working on the Road

The FTC is backing Right to Repair over state laws that prevent it! Your hearing health is likely a predictor for mental health issues. OnePlus announced a new Nord! Google details their Watch strategy. A leak shows off what the Duo 2 might look like.

And we’ll spend some time talking about what it was like to work on the road.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

Continue reading “#SGGQA 215: FTC Right to Repair, Surface Duo 2 Leak, Nord 2 Reactions, Working on the Road”

TCL NXTWEAR G: Giant TV! Fits in Your Pocket! (Roadtrip Review)

TCL NXTWEAR G REVIEW!

What if you could pack a giant TV to use on your next trip? TCL will soon sell these glasses which simulate sitting in front of a LARGE display. Connect them to a phone or laptop for a high quality and discrete viewing experience.

TCL hooked me up with a prototype for my road trip, and we can share some early thoughts on using them! Continue reading “TCL NXTWEAR G: Giant TV! Fits in Your Pocket! (Roadtrip Review)”

XPERIA 1iii vs 1 ii: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?

XPERIA 1 iii comparison!

The highest praise I can award a new phone is that it’s so improved over last year’s phone that it’s worth upgrading after a year. The XPERIA 1 iii brings some GREAT quality of life improvements, but are they enough to recommend flipping your XPERIA 1 ii?

It’s time for a showdown! Continue reading “XPERIA 1iii vs 1 ii: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?”

OnePlus Throttling Performance, Anandtech Analysis, and GeekBench’s Reaction

This makes phones less fun.

OnePlus has been caught again messing with phone performance in a way that might frustrate phone consumers. How is this different than previous instances of benchmark rigging? How should we test and describe phone performance?

Let’s chat for a bit… Continue reading “OnePlus Throttling Performance, Anandtech Analysis, and GeekBench’s Reaction”

Audeze Mobius and Spatial Audio in 2021: I got it wrong two years ago…

Audeze Mobius REVISITED!

I spent a VERY little time with the Audeze Mobius while producing some content for Newegg. Now, with Spatial audio becoming more popular, it’s a good time to look back. Does this premium experiment hold up today? Is 3D Audio a practical feature or a fad? In a world of Airpods Max, can this headset be worth it?

Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Audeze Mobius and Spatial Audio in 2021: I got it wrong two years ago…”

#SGGQA 213: XPERIA Review Reactions, OnePlus Updates, Audacity Data Tracking

Musk needs MONEY to keep Starlink up in space! Google and Microsoft are suing each other again! My favorite free audio editing program is no longer my favorite! OnePlus is committing to three years of OS updates on new phones!

We HAVE to chat about the current crop of XPERIA reviews.

And we’ll announce the Winner of the $150 Amazon Gift Card!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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World’s Most Rugged Tablet! Panasonic ToughBook FZ-S1 Review!

ToughBook Review!

This isn’t built for “AVERAGE CONSUMERS”! Still there’s a lot we can learn from a ToughBook. What would YOU want to see on a future phone or tablet? Would you borrow any of this hardware if you could buy a more rugged slate? Continue reading “World’s Most Rugged Tablet! Panasonic ToughBook FZ-S1 Review!”