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Just a bit of fun! I hosted a livestream for my pals on Patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy, to unbox and setup the new Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. I hope you enjoy the chat!
There were MANY shenanigans…
Continue reading “Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Setup Livestream!”
Google officially revealed new phones, a second gen watch, and a whole slew of chatter about AI!
Numerous outlets are pushing out the press releases, and listing all the new specs. I won’t bore you with all those numbers here. It’s a great time to share some reactions to the keynote from my notes, and my posts on social media during the event. We can speculate on the direction Google might be treading with this announcement.
You can catch the replay of the Made By Google event here:
Now, in order of appearance… Continue reading “New Pixel Day Reactions! Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and What Should Google Do Next?”
Pixel Watch impressions!
Using the Pixel Watch for a couple weeks, I have more questions than answers.
Lots of criticisms point to the omissions and the first generation aspect, but what’s really important in a watch? I don’t think this is the watch for me, but there’s one feature which might be a deal maker for other folks.
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch: What really matters in a wearable?”
I’m spending a little time with the Pixel Watch, and I will be getting a proper review out soon. One of the things slowing me down, I’m terrified to use this watch out and about. The design is pretty, but the curved glass along all sides isn’t inspiring a lot of confidence.
It’s a rule I have for reviewing phones. I can’t really get a handle on USING the phone unless I have a case for it. The Pixel Watch feels similar, so when Ringke opened up pre-orders, I jumped quick to snag a case for the watch. Continue reading “Ringke Pixel Watch Case Review: A little protection helps…”
I’m test driving a Pixel Watch, and so far I enjoy the experience. Getting disclosures out of the way at the top of this article, I received the Pixel Watch from the #TeamPixel folks to review. Neither Google nor other PR has influenced or contributed to any of my commentary on Pixel products.
The Pixel Watch is performing well. It’s a snappy and responsive wearable. Wear OS 3.5 is fun, and I enjoy the applets and FitBit integration.
I have a major issue with this watch though: the inevitable e-waste these watches will create. Continue reading “E-Waste: My biggest problem with the Pixel Watch is the charger…”
Amazfit GTS 4 review! The weather has finally calmed down enough to really give this tracker a good test. It’s a simple, stylish watch, with some great fitness tracking features. The battery life is fantastic!
Can it replace my smartwatch though? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Amazfit GTS 4: Smartwatch or Fitness Tracker?”
Wear OS is seeing something of a renaissance.
Samsung partnering with Google for software. Qualcomm delivering a GREAT processor for wearables. And Mobvoi is packaging this all together in a great smartwatch which is easy on the wallet!
Folks looking for a computer on your wrist, this might be your jam! Continue reading “TicWatch E3 Review: Budget Friendly, Next Gen Power, Wear OS!”
Don’t lose your phone!
An old feature I loved on the Pebble, we used to get a notification when our watch dropped the Bluetooth connection to our phone. It saved me a couple times from losing my phone while traveling.
I really missed that feature, but there IS a version of it on WearOS! You just gotta dig for it… Continue reading “Make a Smartwatch Leash for your Phone with WearOS!”