Let's Talk Tech
AKA “What’s on my Surface Laptop 7!”
We keep hearing it. ARM PC’s are AWFUL for software support, and NOTHING works!
Except, many people have been using them for years, and we seem to be pretty productive on them.
Here’s a quick rundown on what I have on my Surface Laptop 7, and maybe we can chat about the VAST MAJORITY of programs that are working well on ARM PCs? Continue reading “Windows on ARM TERRIBLE Software Support (Except for ALL These AMAZING Apps)!”
TREAT YOUR EARS!
The folks at ONIX are collaborating with the team at Shanling to make a small USBC Dongle DAC.
The hook here though, this is one of the most powerful portables I’ve EVER tested.
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “ONIX Alpha XI1 Portable DAC: A Tiny BEAST of Delicious Audio!”
Happy Monday!
California has a new AI law, but it might not be what we really need. OpenAI is in talks to raise more funding. Starlink is keeping Twitter alive in Brazil. We say goodbye to AnandTech.
And can we have a chat about phones? What’s going on with phones?
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 362: Anandtech Ends, OpenAI Bailout, California Kill Switch, Smartphones are Dying”
It’s such a funky concept. AceMagic is experimenting with hardware for productivity and multi-tasking users.
It’s standard fare for the brand, save money by using an older Intel CPU, but the second screen hinge is decently sturdy.
For all the hardware novelty though, I’m mostly concerned about the software (and malware) situation… Continue reading “AceMagic X1 Laptop Review: Dual Displays are Kinda Funky…”
They’re pricey, but they’re fantastic.
I love how a planar driver produces sound, and I’m excited to see more and more consumer focused options with closed back designs. Edifier lacks ONE feature for broad consumer adoption, but we can’t fault the sound quality here.
This is a wonderful consumer headphone. Continue reading “Edifier Stax S5 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone Review: Properly Audiophile”
I flipping love this thing.
It’s one of those gadgets that seems kinda “meh” when you read through the press release, but then the more you use it, the cooler it gets.
If you’re the “IT Department” for you family, this is the kind of gadget that can make your life A LOT easier. Continue reading “I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!”
Happy Monday!
The DOJ is suing a developer that helps landlords raise rental prices. AI is now making up fake reviewer quotes for film trailers. Apple is splitting up the App Store team. Meta is giving up on the premium VR headset.
And we should probably chat about the Pixel 9a leak.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 361: Rental App Price Collusion, AI Movie Marketing, Apple App Store Split, Pixel 9A Leaks”
It’s a convenience, but one that needs safeguarding.
Californians can now keep a digital copy of their driver’s license in Google Wallet. I believe this is an important step in making identity easier to verify, and these tools might eventually be more accessible than the way we require carrying physical cards.
It is a technology I think will be useful, and I’m happy to see some babysteps towards improving the experience. It’s an important improvement over carrying grocery store membership cards. Continue reading “We’re not ready for ID’s on our phones…”