#SGGQA 231: The Smartphone Road Trip Report Card -and- Let’s Chat Tech Gifts!

Back from a road trip and ready to podcast!

We’ll break down the smartphone road-trip report card for the FIVE phones I took with me! We should also chat holiday tech gifts, and maybe we can finally sort out some ideas for a best of the year video!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+

Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+!

Three phones with VERY different photo vibes. It’s exciting to compare these solutions as they have similar main sensors. Some of the biggest photo solutions that still fit in your pocket, but once we compare the sensor size, we see that’s about the only thing these phones share.

Google, Sony, and Vivo. If YOU were shopping a premium or professional tier phone, which camera vibe would be the right fit for you?

Let’s chat cameras! Continue reading “The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+”

TCL 6-Series: 4K QLED and Google TV to the Rescue!

TCL 6 Series hands on!

I’m not a TV reviewer, but I definitely have some thoughts on this TV from TCL! What happens when you take a pretty HDR TV and you staple it to a Chromecast? You get a fantastic solution for movies and gaming! The TCL label just means you won’t have to pay as much for the privilege.

Let’s discuss! Continue reading “TCL 6-Series: 4K QLED and Google TV to the Rescue!”

RODE AI-Micro: The TINIEST way to hook up TWO Mics!

RODE AI-Micro review! Recording an interview or podcast on the go? This might be the fastest way to hook up two lavalier mics and get that recording! Going hands on, there’s a LOT to like about RODE’s newest and smallest audio interface!

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Dimensity 9000, and the Problems with POWER

I’m always going to be excited by better competition.

In 2019, the mobile landscape was dominated by Qualcomm and Apple SOCs at the premium tier of phones and tablets. HiSilicon’s Kirin was facing issues due to political pressures placed on Huawei. MediaTek maintained a respectable reputation as a mid-range and entry-level chip provider.

We didn’t have much choice in what powered more expensive gadgets.

Flash forward two years, we’re starting to get some insight on what will power devices in 2022, and this market is a LOT more exciting.

MediaTek took the wraps off a premium tier competitor. We’re about to hear more from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon team. Apple’s A15 is solidly refined over the A14. Google launched their first custom chip with the Pixel 6.

A stale landscape has exploded, and more companies are rumored to be designing their own solutions over the next several years.

When it comes to pocketable portable performance, we just have one small issue…

Power. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Dimensity 9000, and the Problems with POWER”

1More ColorBuds 2 Holiday Giveaway! Treat Your Ears! (USA and Canada)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

One of my favorite audio brands is hooking up a pair of fun earbuds to give away! Could be the perfect fit for you, or a GREAT stocking stuffer! You can see my take on the ColorBuds 2 in my review, but I think these will be a fun option for most folks out there! Great sound, great features, and a SMALL form factor!

Huge thank you to the folks at 1More, and good luck to everyone participating!

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Earfun Free Pro 2 Review: Best Earbud Bargain of 2021?

Earfun Free Pro 2 Review!

I love revisiting companies as they release new gear and refresh their products. EarFun continues to impress as a tech savvy wallet friendly brand in the true wireless earbud space. The original Free Pro were amazing earbuds for the price, but now the market has gotten more competitive.

Can the Free Pro 2 still impress? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Earfun Free Pro 2 Review: Best Earbud Bargain of 2021?”

#SGGQA 229: Apple Digital ID Costs Taxpayers, Pixel 6 Pro Teardown, Vizio Ad Sales, Steam Deck Delayed

Apple is walking back their terrible decision to harm 3rd party iPhone repair, and we get an even better look at the Pixel 6 Pro in an iFixit teardown! Vizio announced recent profits, and ads ON their TV make them more money than selling TVs. Steam Deck has been delayed, and it’s breaking my heart.

Plus, we should start chatting categories for year in review videos!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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