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Google I/O is here!
I just finished the keynote, and I have a LOT of thoughts. We’re seeing some fun demonstrations of Gemini services. New ways to help people sort and organize their information are always welcome, but with more AI in search, how do we deal with concerns about website traffic eroding? Continue reading “Google I/O 2024 Reactions: Will AI Search Destroy YOUR Website Traffic?”
The Team Pixel folks sent me a care package with some fun travel gear and a Pixel 8a! Looking forward to setting this phone up, and getting out of the office for some fun adventures!
Continue reading “Pixel 8a Unboxing and Travel Care Package from Team Pixel!”
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”
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!”
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”
OnePlus Watch 2 review!
OnePlus is back in the watch game! Their first watch received some rough criticisms. I expected a better second effort, but I wasn’t expecting it to be this nice. OnePlus Watch 2 might just restore my faith in WearOS…
More info on OnePlus Watch 2 https://onepluscom.pxf.io/5gQrmb Continue reading “OnePlus Watch 2 Review: A Gorgeous Recovery!”