Shanling UA4 USB DAC: BIG SOUND in a Small Shell!

Shanling UA4 Review!
It’s a tiny little portable DAC, but it’s putting out a HUGE sound. A new ESS chip reduces power, and smooths out out some of the sound. The amp is punchy. There’s a CUTE little screen, and it’s surprisingly affordable!

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#SGGQA 331 – OnePlus 12 is Here, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Apple AirDrop is NOT Secure, Net Neutrality Needs YOUR Support!

Tons of tech news to cover today!

The OnePlus 12 and 12R are IN the GadgetLab, but let’s talk about embargoes. I recently reviewed the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Apple’s AirDrop is apparently not secure, and hasn’t been for years. Apple is also bullying devs and journalists to ONLY use certain words to describe their VR headset. Plus, all those fines Big Tech received last year? Those fines were paid off in DAYS.

Wednesday is the last day to support Net Neutrality! Here’s how you can send a message to the FCC!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Review: Design Over Performance?

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus review! This brand has a huge reputation in making great bang for buck phones, and the Note feels like a REALLY premium device. At this price tier, will someone want better build or faster performance?
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Vivo X100 Pro vs X90 Pro: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?

X100 Pro! It’s time for a showdown!

The X100 Pro TECHNICALLY launched in 2023, but it’s already shaping up to be one of the best phones of 2024! I did not have the same feels about the X90 Pro at this time last year.

This might be the closest I’ve come to awarding a one-year upgrade for a 2024 phone… Continue reading “Vivo X100 Pro vs X90 Pro: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?”

Xiaomi HyperOS Update! Where an American Tries to Figure Out What’s Different…

It kinda looks the same?

HyperOS is here on my Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and there are some big claims being made about performance and new interoperability features. Plus, AI! We NEED the AI!

Taking a quick tour around the new skin, I think the largest claims being made right now will need to be tested over a longer period of time…

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#SGGQA 330: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Apple, LG Smartphone on Wheels, AR and VR at CES 2024

HAPPY Monday! We’re BACK!

Netflix is potentially going to do something REALLY dumb with their game catalog. Apple is likely facing an antitrust lawsuit from the DOJ.

CES is in FULL swing with some hot announcements already hitting the show floor. Dell and Razer are showing off new laptops. LG has a smartphone on wheels concept. XREAL and Qualcomm are talking about AR.

And we should spend a little time catching up on the gear in the GadgetLab!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Xebec Snap: TRIPLE Screen Laptop on Magnets!

Xebec is sponsoring this video to show off a FAST way to TRIPLE your laptop’s screen space! The Xebec Snap isn’t just a pair of portable monitors! It’s a whole system on magnets to quickly setup more features and accessories for working on the go! Continue reading “Xebec Snap: TRIPLE Screen Laptop on Magnets!”

OnePlus Open Camera Conclusion: The Best Cameras on a Folding Phone!

OnePlus Open camera review! It’s easy declaring this “best cameras on a foldable”. OnePlus brings fantastic hardware to the folding phone genre, and the partnership with Hasselblad is paying off nicely. Still, there are a few sticky bits I hope can be addressed in software updates…

Is this a sneak peak at the OnePlus 12? Let’s take a look!

More info on the Open https://onepluscom.pxf.io/3eOOjn
Open on Best Buy https://howl.me/cluPckrexbg

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