Google IO Android XR Reactions! Do we REALLY need Android in our glasses?
Google IO 2025 is in full swing!
Executives took the stage today to kick off the developer conference, and there was a LOT of talk about AI. At the end of the show though, we got a look at Android XR, and the future of smart glasses.
Haven’t we seen features like this before on older glasses? Continue reading “Google IO Android XR Reactions! Do we REALLY need Android in our glasses?”
Pixel Update! Did Performance REALLY Improve?
A new update for the Pixel is delivering bigger benchmark scores, but is performance REALLY getting better? The results are… Interesting…
Let’s take a look!
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OnePlus Watch 3 Review: The Best Android Smartwatch!
OnePlus Watch 3 review!
Here it is. This is the best Android powered smartwatch currently available. OnePlus continues a “hybrid” OS strategy that delivers the best battery life on a full fledged smartwatch. The best battery by A LOT.
Still it wouldn’t be a OnePlus launch without a LITTLE stickiness, and there’s a bit of an issue with this heart tracking hardware…
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Long Term Review: Smaller, But Not REALLY Smaller?
Conclusion
Google’s earbud evolution is nearly complete. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a highly refined product, with excellent tech features, and charming design. This will be a crowd pleasing product, and an excellent sidekick for many Pixel phone owners. These buds get a very positive recommendation, and what follows in this article is why I personally am not using them.
For all the positives this product represents, there is one SMALL issue that might impact a segment of consumers. Let’s discuss… Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Long Term Review: Smaller, But Not REALLY Smaller?”
OnePlus 13 Review: Lucky Number 13
OnePlus 13 review! It’s here! This might be the BEST bang for buck premium phone in North America. It’s a powerhouse device, and it’s putting Google and Samsung on notice.
Let’s chat!
More info on the OnePlus 13 https://onepluscom.pxf.io/09YOLM
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Is the Pixel 9 Pro “Cheating” its RAW Files?
Well… No… But kinda? Maybe?
When I talk about camera sensor improvements, I’m mostly impressed by sensor sizes getting larger. When we increase sensor surface area, we see more dramatic improvements to photo quality. The aesthetics of a photo change with a larger sensor, and we can demonstrate things like depth of field and bokeh more easily.
That’s not to say that staying at the same sensor size, and adopting new tech at that size, can’t ALSO bring benefits. It’s just, in my time reviewing phones, I haven’t seen where the “tech” upgrade has ever been as noticeable as the “size” upgrade.
Recently, one of the few times that pattern has been challenged was while reviewing the Xiaomi 14. My expectations were REALLY low as it was another phone with a 1/1.3″ type sensor, but this time the sensor was from Omnivision.
In my experience, Omnivision made the “cheap” sensors for companies that wanted to save money on manufacturing.
With my expectations that low, it was shocking to see the Xiaomi 14 outperform the Galaxy Note 24. Had sensor tech (at comparable sizes) finally made a noticeable impact on low light performance? Did this change the whole game?
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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…”