Phone cameras rock, but we need better audio…

A little walk-and-talk vlog to chat about phone audio, and what we need to make it better.

We really don’t need much. If we connect external audio sources, we should be able to hear what those audio devices capture… Continue reading “Phone cameras rock, but we need better audio…”

Apogee ClipMic Digital 2: Vlog Field Test! YOUR thoughts on the audio quality?

ClipMic Digital 2 Field Test!

Record better audio!

A nice microphone can really improve the quality of your mobile content. Apogee has refined the ClipMic, and it now supports more phones and computers. Does the audio quality support the price?

YOU DECIDE!

More info on ClipMic Digital https://apogeedigital.com/products/clipmic-digital/ref/18/ Continue reading “Apogee ClipMic Digital 2: Vlog Field Test! YOUR thoughts on the audio quality?”

TK and Juan Phone Swap Challenge 3! The Exchange!

Our third yearly phone swap challenge! TK Bay and I are getting to work!

Our format is going to be a LITTLE different in this age of social distancing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun with a showdown.

This year we’re looking at productivity devices, but first we have to trade some gadgets…

Let’s see if we can keep this on the DL… Continue reading “TK and Juan Phone Swap Challenge 3! The Exchange!”

Google Pixel 4a: Who is this even for?

Eff it. Let’s just go clickbait for this title. Why not?

The 4a is pretty much for anyone who wants a good cheap phone. Instead of reading specs at you, and pretending any of us care about the packaging the phone came in, let’s DO something with this phone.

My very first video ABOUT the Pixel 4a was shot, edited, and rendered FROM the Pixel 4a! Continue reading “Google Pixel 4a: Who is this even for?”

Blackberry Key2 Unboxing Livestream: Setting up while answering your questions!

The embargo has lifted for first look videos, but I got the phone last night. Instead of trying to put together a half-assed unboxing video, let’s LIVESTREAM a half-assed setup video! Happy to answer your questions, check out the Key2 software, and do a few comparisons against the KeyOne.
Reviews coming soon!

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My Smartphone Bias: Fanboy? Hater? – SomeGadgetGuy Vlog

From time to time, it’s worth revisiting what we’re trying to accomplish. Talking about smartphones, it’s important to share what my goals are, so let’s have a chat about what we all want from tech YouTube videos. What do you care about? Here’s what’s important to me.

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YouTube’s New Rules: Help me build a Reddit for smaller tech reviewers?

YouTube changed the requirements for monetizing a new channel, and the numbers don’t look great for new content creators. With many producers complaining about videos being demonetized, what can we do to help support smaller content creators? I’m trying to build a small “feeder” community to discover new producers.

I hope you’ll help me support new and smaller producers by sharing, linking, and upvoting over at r/GlowingRectangles.


Official YouTube Creator Blog Announcement
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Shoot, Edit, Render, Upload 4K Video from a Phone! #CES2018 Vlog Recap!

Yes you can produce all of your video coverage directly from your phone! Using only an LG V30 to shoot, edit, render and upload 4K video, here’s my recap on making a rig for a phone, how the phone handled editing, and what were some of my surprises in living the #MOJO lifestyle. Mobile Journalism just might be the way of the future…

Vlog 4 https://youtu.be/1bt_4967JNI
Vlog 3 https://youtu.be/ll3rTJBuUzA
Vlog 2 https://youtu.be/_wvgNOIJHbY
Vlog 1 https://youtu.be/cjM02ZMtvBU
CES Preview https://youtu.be/Nddq6mz2zR0
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