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The Pixel 6 Pro is finally in my hands!
I’m literally MINUTES into setting it up, and getting the phone out of the box. I have some thoughts to share about this phone already. There’s a TON of pressure on Google to deliver. Let’s chat quick about what we should expect from a new phone launch… Continue reading “Pixel 6 Pro: So much is riding on this one phone…”
Happy Monday! All the major announcements are happening soon, but AFTER I go live today! Let’s hang out, geek out, and get ready for the storm!
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Review!
Vivo delivers one of the most ambitious smartphone cameras of the year. Despite some irritating software issues, the pure hardware advantages here are formidable. Phones are quickly becoming the starter cinema cameras for upcoming generations of film makers.
Can this phone satisfy content creators and story tellers?
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Vivo X70 Pro Plus Camera Conclusion: Ambitious”
DT 700 Pro X Review!
Beyerdynamic releasing new headphones is always going to be worth our attention! A refresh on the classic style of the DT 770 Pro, the 700 Pro X brings a refined casing and a detachable cable. For premium headphones though, what we care most about is the sound!
Do these live up to the classic Beyerdynamic reputation? Continue reading “Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X Review: Fresh AND Familiar (Recorded on the M 70 PRO X Microphone)”
TicWatch Pro 3 ULTRA GPS review!
The best WearOS watch gets better! Offering three days of smartwatch use, OR 45 days of fitness tracking, Mobvoi is refining the heart tracking tech for even better health results. A new “beat to beat” sensor detects IHB and AFib, and the new colored backlight is fun to customize!
We should probably talk about this watch’s processor though…
Here’s to better health! Continue reading “TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra WearOS Smartwatch Review: 3 Day Battery! Now with AFib Detection!”
Infinix Note 11 Pro first look!
It’s a LOT of hardware for the cash! BIG screen with 120Hz. BIG battery with a low power SOC. BIG camera numbers. Let’s take a look at a phone that has the BIG numbers for not a lot of cash! Continue reading “Infinix Note 11 Pro: Budget Beauty”
I’m back from a gnarly head cold. I feel like I’m at 85%, but I miss chatting with all you geeks! Breaking down some Pixel 6 leaks. Following up on the Apple vs Epic lawsuit. Firefox is adding contextual ads to the search bar. YouTube kills the Rewind. Steam published a tear down of the Steam Deck!
And let’s chat about some spooky movies!
Let’s get our tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 224: Pixel 6 Leaks, FireFox Ads, Steam Deck Teardown, and SPOOKY Movies!”
There’s an interesting thing happening in phones, a quiet trend of product differentiation. Likely a factor influenced by component shortages, and at the same time, a more competitive market than many enthusiasts might assume.
In the gadget lab, I have two phones from Vivo. They’re both called “X70 Pro”, but one is a “Pro” and the other is a “Pro+”. There are numerous small differences between the two phones, but one significant difference, SOCs from two completely different chip suppliers. The Pro+ is using the best Qualcomm has to offer, a Snapdragon 888+. The Pro is equipped with the best chip available from MediaTek, the Dimensity 1200.
Vivo has accomplished something impressive, that these two phones “FEEL” like members of the same family. That said, we do get to take a look at how these kinds of hardware differences can impact performance.
Here are the Vivo X70 Pro and X70 Pro+ by the benchmarks! Continue reading “vivo X70 Pro+ and Pro By the Benchmarks: An Exercise in Restraint?”