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A quick check in on the Xiaomi 14, and while this is an awesome camera system, it turns out I TOO have issues with condensation and the lens fogging up. Has YOUR Xiaomi suffered similar issues? Has Xiaomi fixed or exchanged your phone?
TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro Review!
Aaaaaand it’s basically a TicWatch Pro 5, with a little bit of hardware nudge.
The newest Wear OS watch from Mobvoi is not a radical hardware change. Where Xiaomi, Oppo, and Google are only just catching the tech on the Pro 5, the Enduro is move towards slightly better efficiency and fancier build materials. It’s still a TicWatch though, and while some of the software situation has improved, we still need to chat about updates… Continue reading “TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro: A Small Refresh to a Nice Wear OS Watch”
Infinix Note 40 Pro+ Review!
Infinix makes some great bang-for-buck options, and the Note 40 Pro has a fresh new look! Have we seen this design before though?
Let’s check it out! Continue reading “Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus: A New Premium Look for a Budget Phone”
Find My Device app just got a fresh coat of paint, and we’re getting a sneak peek at the new features coming soon! Here’s a quick tour around the app, and some thoughts on the new accessories Android users will get to use soon!
Continue reading “Google Find My Device Updated! New Features, New Design!”
Samsung vs OnePlus! Wireless charging vs Wired FAST charging. YouTube Tech Guy vs SomeGadgetGuy!
It’s a FIGHT! Ricky Perez drops by to chat about wireless charging, and why he likes it so much! Has Samsung improved Qi charging on the Galaxy S24? Should folks use it over fast charging?
How did we test these phones year over year? Continue reading “Wireless Charging -vs- FAST Charging Debate (with Ricky the YouTube Tech Guy)!”
It’s happening!
Video output on the Pixel 8 Pro! The Android Desktop Mode is functional again! It’s an amazing day! And yet, have we seen much progress in making this a useful feature? Continue reading “Desktop Mode on a PIXEL!!! Android 15 Developer Preview 2 and Video Output on the Pixel 8 Pro!”
FIGHT FOR BLOOD!!!
There’s an interesting fixation on dedicated cameras which seems to exist at the bookends of photography. While I try to highlight how good our smartphone cameras have gotten, we see groups of influencers playing with old point and shoot cameras. At the other end of the spectrum, no matter how good a phone sensor might be, we often hear from photographers that you can’t beat a “proper” zoom lens.
I really didn’t want to spend money on an old point and shoot, but while cleaning out a box of old gear, I found my old Samsung Galaxy Camera. The battery had turned into a spicy pillow, but prying it out, I was able to track down a replacement and get the camera working again.
Continue reading “Were point and shoot cameras as good as we remember them?”
Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 12!
It’s a battle fought in premium territory.
Google is nudging up the price of the Pixel just as OnePlus is making more of a play to undercut other expensive phones. It’s a close fight on paper, but which would be the right fit for your needs? Continue reading “OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro: Premium Price Tags”