Let's Talk Tech
Germany might be banning loot boxes in games aimed at kids. There’s a proposal to invest $100 billion on broadband. Courts in the USA block the Xiaomi ban. Apple is cutting orders on iPhone 12 Mini.
And are we seeing a heartbeat on WearOS smartwatches?
Let’s get your tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 197: iPhone 12 Mini Cuts, OnePlus Watch, Gigabit Broadband for all?”
A CRAZY week of gadget news and it’s only Monday!
The RedMagic 6 hopes to tame the Snapdragon 888! Google is changing their ad tracking policy. Senators are asking for a dramatic re-definition of broadband. RODE delivered some incredible new mics! I’m partnering with Qualcomm to chat about Audio!
And what’s this I head about OnePlus working with Hasselblad?
Let’s get your tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 196: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, RedMagic 6, Snapdragon Sound, RODE Wireless Go 2, Can we get faster broadband?”
Been a busy week at the FCC! A task force is being created to get more accurate measurements on broadband, and new subsidies are being drafted to help people struggling to pay for internet access. Twitter is looking to monetize your tweets with a new paywall service. Verizon helpfully suggests you disable 5G to save your battery. Frys has closed.
And playing around with a Motorola Ace 5G, can Moto make a Nord killer?
Let’s get your tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 195: Google SmartWatch Revival, Frys Closed, Twitter Super Follow, Can Moto make a Nord Killer?”
As techies, we probably care more than most that we’re getting the best performance bang for our hard earned buck. Dr. Ian Cutress drops by to share some of his experiences with benchmarking computers and working with manufacturers.
Maybe I also hit Dr. Cutress up for some free tech therapy… Continue reading “Creator Chat: Dr. Ian Cutress – What Benchmarks Actually Matter? (Tech Tech Potato, Anandtech)”
The GOP wants to kill municipal broadband. Facebook has been LYING about their advertising stats. New malware targeting M1 Macs has been found. LG has a new budget phone for India (which looks REALLY familiar). Samsung’s AR play has been leaked. Huawei’s new foldable ALSO looks familiar.
And as a community what should we do about LAZY reviews?
Let’s get your tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 194: Huawei’s New Foldable, Samsung AR Glasses, Apple M1 Malware, What to do about LAZY Reviews?”
The Justice Department is stepping down from a lawsuit against California over Net Neutrality! Lawmakers in North Dakota are trying to force app store competition on Apple and Google. Qualcomm might be frustrated with the idea of NVIDIA owning ARM. How much does it cost to SHAME AT&T into offering you faster service?
And what’s going on with this HUGE camera lump on a Xiaomi?
Let’s get your tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 193: Net Neutrality in California, AT&T DSL is SLOW, Xiaomi’s Camera Bump!”
Apple’s talks with Kia and Hyundai have fallen apart. President Biden brings back weekly addresses in a new format. Trump wanted a stake in Parler. OnePlus might partner with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9. Apple’s VR headset might cost $3000.
And let’s chat about new phones and the idea of “worth”!
Let’s get your tech week started right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 192: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Apple’s $3000 VR Headset, Are New Phones Worth it?”
We tech reviewers talk a LOT about “average consumers”.
My wife Marie is a tech savvy individual, but she isn’t “into” tech like I am. Her LG G7 was getting a bit long in the tooth, and we really struggled to find her a new phone.
Balancing features against some compromises, we eventually arrived on a Pixel 4a 5G. She’s been using the phone for a couple months now, and is ready to share some thoughts!
Also, we were drinking bourbon, so that’s fun too. Continue reading “#SGGQA 191: Mrs. GadgetGuy and her New Pixel 4a 5G”