#SGGQA 228: 5G Rollout Slows, Facebook Stops Tracking Faces, Pixel 6 Repairing, Pixel Fold Camera Rumor

Recovering from Techtober, and getting back into the swing of reviewing some fun tech!

AT&T and Verizon slow the spread of 5G due to concerns over aircraft safety. The FCC is approving Boeing’s plans for a satellite internet system. Indiegogo is going to start verifying projects before publishing. Facebook plans to delete face tracking data.

And we’ve got some CRITICAL news to chat about the Pixel 6 and the upcoming rumored Pixel Fold!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Pixel 6 Pro Two Week Review: Just the beginning…

Pixel 6 Pro REVIEW!

This phone is an incredible fresh start for Google. New design. New OS. New UI. New Camera. New SOC. There’s no part of this phone which feels like a holdover from the last generation of Pixel phones.

That brings some teething pains, but the launch has been surprisingly smooth. We can absolutely discuss some pros and cons, but we should also hit ALL phones with the same early reviewer energy, right?

Allow me to play apologist for some early bugs, because I like where this might be going… Continue reading “Pixel 6 Pro Two Week Review: Just the beginning…”

Edifier NeoBuds Pro: Even better with LDAC!

Neobuds Pro Review! Now they have LDAC!

The true wireless market is crazy competitive. We want good solutions for EVERYONE! Different sizes. Different features. Different tuning. It’s even more exciting when we see brands really live up to their promises on updating software and adding features.

Edifier is bringing some serious tech to the sub $200 tier of earbuds, but are they putting TOO much geeky tech in?

Let’s take these for a spin… Continue reading “Edifier NeoBuds Pro: Even better with LDAC!”

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 By The Benchmarks: Getting More Done FASTER!

This thing is NO JOKE.

There’s a bit of a gap in AndroidLand.

Android TABLETS are often positioned as inexpensive media consumption devices. If you want a powerful slate, the market points you to either a GalaxyTab, or some other option like a Windows/ChomeOS/iPad.

Handling a Duo 2, it’s refreshing to use a multi-tasking slate, that is also a current-gen powerhouse computer.  While it can be a bit clumsy at times as a phone, there’s a satisfying idea of “doing more” while on the go. This is where we get to see how this radically thin folding slab stacks up to the competition.

Here’s the Surface Duo 2 by the benchmarks! Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Duo 2 By The Benchmarks: Getting More Done FASTER!”

Sony XPERIA Pro-I Camera: Why is this SO good?

While I wrap up shooting samples for a more in depth camera look at the Pro-I, and some upcoming comparisons, I wanted to take a couple minutes to chat about camera design. A camera is more complicated than just a shutter button on a screen.

Sony shows a LOT of thought can go into helping a user produce better content. Continue reading “Sony XPERIA Pro-I Camera: Why is this SO good?”

#SGGQA 227: Goodbye Techtober! Pixel 6 Pro, Duo 2, XPERIA Pro-I, X70 Pro Plus Pajama podcast chat!

I’m exhausted, but this is the most fun I’ve had in years! As we say goodbye to Techtober, and get ready for the holiday buying season, let’s hang out! Chatting the newest phones of the year, we can chill in our PJ’s, drink some coffee, and have a geeky-good time!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Surface Duo 2 One Week Later: My Favorite Tablet of 2021?

What IS a Surface Duo? Who is a Duo for? What can you DO with a Duo 2?

I’m a week into using the Surface Duo 2, and I REALLY like it, but it’s crazy difficult to predict if YOU will like it. This is a SUPER niche product, with a LOT of crossover appeal.

This is gonna be a LONGER conversation… Continue reading “Surface Duo 2 One Week Later: My Favorite Tablet of 2021?”

How big is a 1″ Camera Sensor? Why do we call it ‘One Inch’?

1″ sensors explained!

Phone cameras are getting bigger and bigger! When we talk about phone cameras, we describe the sensor size as a fraction of an inch. If you’ve ever tried to measure a camera sensor though, those measurements are often FAR smaller than one inch.

Why do we do this?

This needs a little explaining… Continue reading “How big is a 1″ Camera Sensor? Why do we call it ‘One Inch’?”