A Eulogy for the Surface Duo 2: How Microsoft Broke My Heart…

The last update has arrived for the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. After two years, and only ONE proper OS update, Microsoft is finished supporting this incredible dual display device.

I felt like taking some time to talk about experiments and competition. It’s sad that we dont have more experiments to play with… Continue reading “A Eulogy for the Surface Duo 2: How Microsoft Broke My Heart…”

Xiaomi 14T Pro Review: What Makes a “T” Different?

14T Pro Review! Xiaomi has a new “Pro” phone out, and it might be one of the most powerful of the year, at ANY price! This year we get some new features, and the incredible Dimensity 9300.

So we have to ask, what makes a T series phone different? Continue reading “Xiaomi 14T Pro Review: What Makes a “T” Different?”

Xiaomi Mix Flip Global Review: I Didn’t FLIP Out…

Xiaomi Mix Flip review! This cute little flip phone is getting and international release. I’ve never lived with a Flip before. Spending some time with the Mix Flip, did the novelty win me over? NO!

But I think YOU might like it! Continue reading “Xiaomi Mix Flip Global Review: I Didn’t FLIP Out…”

OnePlus Pad 2 One Month Later: What’s it REALLY like?

One month later! Are Android Tablets GOOD now?

Now that I’ve spent more time with the keyboard and stylus, I feel we can put more of a conclusion on the OnePlus Pad 2.

Well… not the COMPLETE conclusion though, as we still have to wait for the AI stuff to arrive. Jeez… This is getting complicated.

I really like the tablet though! Continue reading “OnePlus Pad 2 One Month Later: What’s it REALLY like?”

We’re not ready for ID’s on our phones…

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…”

Six Years Later: Are Folding Phones Done?

Asking a legit question, and curious what folks thoughts are. Phones with a hinge that bend and fold, we’ve had them for several years now. However, they haven’t reached much market share, and aren’t expected to be that popular over the next five years.

Is the folding phone done? Continue reading “Six Years Later: Are Folding Phones Done?”

Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!

Vivo V40 and V40 Pro!

It’s TWO reviews in ONE! We get super sleek, thin, powerful mid-range phones with HUGE batteries and fast charging! There are some slight differences between the two though.

Which would you buy? Let’s GO! Continue reading “Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!”

ROG Tessen Controller Review: The Best Fit for ANY Phone!

ROG Tessen Review!

I have a love/hate relationship with game controllers for our phones. The controllers that stretch out and clamp to the sides of our phones often dont account for phones that have BIG camera housings.

Asus delivers one of the best solutions I’ve ever used for compatibility. Continue reading “ROG Tessen Controller Review: The Best Fit for ANY Phone!”