SomeGadgetGuy

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2026-11-06 17:53:39 GMT

Goodbye cybertruck! https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/06/tesla-cybertruck-texas-musk.html?msockid=11d8649b455b6ef4009a7c9244a76fa8
I wont miss it.
This is a bummer because I'm sure there are a TON of passionate and talented people at Tesla who just REALLY want to make cool stuff, but as long as the company is tied to Musk, and has to cater to his whims, we'll see that incredible talent wasted.
This company should be leading the way on the bleeding edge of EV tech, but instead it's being squandered on pet projects like this now-cancelled truck, and being leveraged for AI investor bait.
Make bad ass cars and sell them to people, Should be that simple. Ending the cybertruck isn't going to get them refocused on making better cars. Instead they want to focus on robots and taxis.
Now I wont touch anything Tesla until Musk is completely removed from the brand.

2026-11-02 16:56:10 GMT

GIve us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/NJ65e1o8DuM
SAM ALTMAN WANTS YOUR RAM!!! Also, the AI bubble continues to deflate, while the the iPhone Duo looks pretty weak. Let's chat some tech!
#tech #technology #technews #geek #gadgets #apple #google #iphone #iphoneduo #android #ai #samaltman #openai #podcast #livestream
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2026-11-01 20:54:56 GMT

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floated outside the runner's path, clean tag, held it. Yeah... She's a jock 🥰

2026-11-01 16:22:50 GMT

Lex makes the tag at 3 in her Halloween select game!
#photo #photography #sports #androidography #softball
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2026-10-31 03:38:21 GMT

Vivo X500 Pro Max by the benchmarks! A new Vivo with a NEW chip from MediaTek! https://www.patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy/posts/vivo-x500-pro-by-173904640
The Dimensity 9600 Pro is scoring really well in synthetic benchmarks, so how does it handle some work in REAL world apps? Let's take a look!
#tech #technology #android #technews #gadgets #geek #patreon #review #smartphone #mediatek
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2026-10-28 19:14:46 GMT

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I've been trying to tell people for years. We defined products by what Apple or Samsung would be willing to GIVE us, and tech influencers went out of their way to shrug off good competition.
LG delivered a mid-ranger phone called the Velvet, that was priced around a Galaxy A series phone. It had excellent cameras, top tier audio performance, could slot into a dual display case to become a foldable, and had advance video output options including a proper desktop mode. All running on a mid-ranger chip (the SD765). It was the most feature packed and complete mid-ranger phone ever released.
Since Samsung spent BILLIONS more on marketing, you might be able to predict the reactions and review conclusions from tech influencers when comparing the LG against a Samsung...

2026-10-28 17:47:11 GMT

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I really dont want any of the Google/Gemini stuff, but these XR glasses are awesome as "face displays". Super discrete way to add a MASSIVE screen in a tight space (like while traveling). Naturally a good privacy display. Handy for portable gaming consoles. They're fantastic.
Google has really dropped the ball on Android. This kind of setup should be a part of every Android phone. Having a multi window workspace when you connect it to another display should be a standard feature on inexpensive phones by now.
Instead, they're still trying to sell us multiple gadgets that all do kinda the same thing, with roughly the same compute power and performance, but have slightly different form factors.
XR "face displays" paired with a phone that has a desktop mode is an awesome way to get work done on the go. The gemini stuff seems lame.

2026-10-28 17:42:21 GMT

Anyone else just increasingly surfing the internet with a VPN, and ad blockers, AND in incognito mode like all the time? Even for basic searches and traffic?
Just me?

2026-10-27 16:00:51 GMT

One of the best phones of NEXT year is getting it's global release today! https://youtu.be/ePm4reEEoz4
Sharing some thoughts using the global version of the Vivo X500 Pro Max (and that awesome photographer kit) for the last couple weeks!
#tech #technews #technology #android #androidography #smartphone #geek #gadgets #google #review #video #youtube
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2026-10-26 15:55:13 GMT

Give us a share and come join the chat! The tech show is LIVE!
https://youtube.com/live/Nsqmm9ZbUis?feature=share
Last Monday of the month, and the chat chooses topics! We could talk about the AI bubble continuing to implode, or we could talk about spooky movies! It's up to you!
#tech #technews #technology #ai #gaming #podcast #geek #gadgets #livestream #microsoft #nvidia #apple
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2026-10-25 15:15:19 GMT

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convenience is always a sliding scale. Compared against a traditional phone, less convenient. But if you were curious enough to figure out workflow on a tablet, then it was a lot more convenient.
Microsoft really didn't get enough credit for how they broke android at the time to do a lot more, including drag and drop for files and media, better gesture interactions. It really did get close to having a mini Surface in your pocket.

2026-10-25 04:46:03 GMT

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A few devices like that were really fun, like the dual display case for LG phones. You could have a normal slab, or pop on a case, and have two screens for multi-tasking. I wish a company would bring that accessory back.

2026-10-25 04:43:36 GMT

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My old Surface Duo is a mediocre phone, but it's a great little mini tablet for multi-tasking apps.

2026-10-23 18:42:08 GMT

A mini PC with a NEW chip inside, but still available at a decently low price?!?!? AceMagic has the new Intel Core 3 in this system, but what corners did they cut to keep the price low?
https://youtu.be/SICSdonFCkI
#tech #technology #technews #windows11 #microsoft #gaming #review #video #youtube #pc #intel
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2026-10-20 15:35:11 GMT

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It's tough, but I try to compartmentalize.
There's a MASSIVE number of people just trying to survive the day, and these gadgets are the tools they need to get stuff done. I have a A LOT of sympathy for those folks, who aren't trying to be tech enthusiasts, because I feel they're the one's most hurt by this marketing machine. There is no good resource for an adult to really learn more about this stuff, without taking a copious amount of time out of their days to dig deep into really techy educational materials.
Those people aren't sheep.
I have little patience now for the people who populate most tech conversations, when you can clearly see market trends and anti-consumer business practices that SHOULD be scrutinized or criticized, but instead those influencers/reviewers/reporters simply roll over for what will be the easiest way to monetize their content.
Those people muddy the waters, and make it significantly more difficult to get better information to the consumers who really could use a better perspective.
I was a DIE HARD Apple fanboi when Apple was a tiny alternative, and they were hungry to carve out unique differences, support emerging standards, and refine the user experience.
Today Apple benefits from coasting on multi-generational marketing, but they've escalated, becoming a worse cynical brand than the companies they once skewered in their ads.
They've always been tribal and a little toxic in their "us versus them" messaging, and the that was charming when they were the little player, but now that they're one of the big dogs, that's a lot worse for all of us.

2026-10-19 15:55:17 GMT

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is live! https://youtube.com/live/sFgNR80EtHE?feature=share
The AI bubble seems to be bursting! Legislation might protect video game ownership! NVIDIA's new chip is getting reactions! And maybe you can learn a good storage lesson from my mistakes!
#tech #technology #technews #geek #gadgets #android #google #apple #ai #microsoft #podcast #livestream
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2026-10-18 20:44:13 GMT

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2026-10-18 19:20:40 GMT

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All good. I happens. We regularly have to tell ourselves that we cant let perfect be the enemy of "much better".
We RADICALLY reduced our spending at places like Target and Amazon. If we have to cave occasionally on a store we dont like, we're still WELL ahead of what we used to spend with them.
And every time we have recently caved, it's only served to reinforce why we dont do business with them if we can help it. These organizations aren't trying to win us back.

2026-10-18 17:01:22 GMT

Dear Amazon,
You keep pestering me to re-join Prime. Here's an obvious heads up for you. When I'm FORCED to buy something through you, that I couldn't get elsewhere, and I pay for expedited shipping, this is a test.
I really needed this thing, and I paid you more to deliver it. I'm REALLY upset when I see that we missed the delivery deadline, and the package was sitting in a processing facility 20 minutes from my home.
I've already whittled my Amazon spending down to near zero. I'm actively angry I HAD to buy through you for this one purchase. I'm certainly not going to sign up for Prime again if this is the kind of service you deliver.
Love,
Juan

2026-10-18 15:40:57 GMT

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The media has to downplay any Apple issues or they lose access to Apple events, interviews, and launches. You lose a lot of money as a tech or media outlet when you aren't in the first wave of coverage.
This feeds the influencer and consumer idea that somehow, Apple is an "objective best". Even when Apple totally drops the ball, they can comfortably imagine that "if it's bad here, it MUST be worse for others", which maintains the Apple superiority narrative.
Apple never really gets the criticism or correction they deserrve, and it's no surprise that Apple executives now comfortably talk about walking back innovation and slowing the pace of development, because their customers really wont know any difference.
That's how little Apple execs think of their customers.

2026-10-17 16:20:13 GMT

Sure sure. Apple is "cracking down" on AI nudification and abuse apps in the app store, but you know... Apple executives are all sharing cute little posts on Twitter again...

2026-10-16 15:14:50 GMT

A great peace of mind gadget! I'm partnering with X-Sense to chat about better home monitoring and fire protection that doesn't break the bank! https://youtu.be/J98x4rkCKMU
#tech #technews #technology #gadgets #youtube #video
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2026-10-14 21:06:10 GMT

We're in a headphone renaissance, and it's exciting to see better tech in options for kids! https://youtu.be/Qo6P82f1jzs
iClever with a wireless solution, active noise cancellation, and better tuned for young ears!
#tech #technology #technews #music #headphones #bluetooth #review #geek #gadgets #video #youtube
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2026-10-13 23:52:54 GMT

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I basically got cut from a potential total of 5TB to 2TB. What "flexibility" could I have possibly wanted to lose that much storage?

2026-10-13 22:39:22 GMT

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Worst part of that email, the "were making it more flexible" bit which just reads as "we think you're really stupid".

2026-10-13 22:30:30 GMT

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It's gotten so good. I still like collaboration a bit better on Only Office, but I dont really do that very often.

2026-10-13 22:19:51 GMT

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Only Office, LibreOffice, and syncing through my NAS. I think I can handle this. OneDrive was good and convenient, but now it's less so...

2026-10-13 22:10:07 GMT

Whelp. Been a nice run Microsoft. After I had to fight you (and pretend to cancel my 365 account) to prevent an AI CoPilot price hike, now you're watering down my favorite perk of OneDrive. Instead of all my accounts having their own storage, we're supposed to pool our cloud needs now? Naw. This just accelerates my push to move more of our compute needs to network storage we control.
#tech #technews #microsoft
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2026-10-12 15:56:04 GMT

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/UuOxvIabDwE?feature=share
AI is SUPER unprofitable, and OpenAI was WAY off guessing on their revenue. NVIDIA halts 5090 sales. Sony gives up on VR, while we get closer to running PS5 games on PC. AND I STILL DONT HAVE A STEAM FRAME!
#tech #technews #technology #android #geek #gadgets #podcast #livestream #ai #google #sony #gaming #vr
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2026-10-09 21:35:59 GMT

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It's killing me. I've been waiting for YEARS for something like this, and now that I'm so close, it actually is sucking fun out of the purchase just being in limbo.

2026-10-09 21:35:22 GMT

A cut down "conclusion" of my full Pixel 11 Pro camera review is now live! https://youtu.be/EeDTPkWTBno
Google IS giving us better camera hardware, but will that really give us better photos?
#tech #technews #video #android #androidography #review #google #photography

2026-10-06 16:53:25 GMT

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Even scarier to think they are training these models to do things like infiltrate other organizations and not adequately containing the models. This is a MASSIVE liability issue, and I'm waiting for any team of lawyers to start taking these cases on at scale.
No piece of software just EMERGES capable of hacking another site or server. Shame on the media for continuing to support the narrative that there's some kind of special emergence or intelligence happening.
Every story using phrases like "AI goes rogue" is sane-washing insane crimes.

2026-10-06 15:34:56 GMT

Tiny little mantis sun bathing on a hot morning. Smaller than my pinkie. Patient little bug let me get UP close for a portrait. Telephoto sensor, Vivo X300 Pro. Standard auto, no edits.
https://flic.kr/p/2sEHfeG
#photo #photography #nature #insect #insects #bokeh #android #androidography #macro #flickr
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2026-10-05 15:55:17 GMT

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/j8zeaxY6ElI
Google facing MULTIPLE lawsuits, Apple fending off AI issues from Meta, iPhone modems are failing, and the Pixel 10A just got a price hike!
#tech #technews #technology #apple #google #ai #meta #geek #gadgets #podcast #livestream

2026-09-30 15:00:15 GMT

Plugging some hard drives into your router can be a MASSIVE upgrade for your home or office.
I run a little consumer NAS, and it was time to transfer to something more professional! UGREEN sponsored this video to chat about upgrading our storage! https://youtu.be/zn3iVQdeby8
#tech #technews #technology #gadgets #geek #video #youtube
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2026-09-28 19:13:26 GMT

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Neat. Will we ever get upload speeds faster than 30Mbps?

2026-09-28 15:55:37 GMT

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/1KhhmfC_2ZU?feature=share
Chat takes the lead, as we cover AI issues, Jensen Huang's war against children, Facebook's (potentially) shocking legal bills, and my inability to order a Steam Frame!
#tech #technews #technology #vr #ai #nvidia #microsoft #apple #facebook #geek #android #gadgets #podcast #livestream
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2026-09-28 00:08:28 GMT

Had a great time chatting with Darren and Jason on The Tech Disruptors Podcast! AI powered crying robots for people to abuse, bleeding edge mobile camera tech, folding phones, and Google Pixel deficiencies. Give it a listen! https://www.youtube.com/live/nYqOhIHbVVI?si=kWxgkBUyw_Xsxan4
#tech #technews #technology #android #google #geek #gadgets #podcast #livestream

2026-09-27 12:29:40 GMT

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I don't know about "worse", but it will mess up your hair of you style it up or back. I guess I'm glad I shave 😅

2026-09-26 03:34:39 GMT

In the same way that I might hold for an update on a phone brand I like, it's important to me, that I treat devices I don't like the same way. But before I really dig into the Pixel 11 Pro, we still gotta rant about the state of tech reviews for a minute... or eight...
https://youtu.be/VH6TI6Hg1ns
#tech #technews #technology #google #pixel11 #android #smartphone #geek #gadgets #youtube #video
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2026-09-25 19:38:17 GMT

Killing me Valve! Killing me! I'm trying to give you money, a lot of money, for a VR headset, and I'm still stuck in the reservation queue. Got my Arcturus Camera upgrade here already, waiting for the Frame. Just no Frame to plug it into. 😑
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2026-09-24 19:14:27 GMT

Just slapping a hardware keyboard on an Android phone isn't always a great experience. What's it look like when we change up the software? https://youtu.be/UUC7ss2cszE
Titan 2 Updates and Mink Launcher!
#tech #technews #technology #geek #gadgets #android #smartphone #review #video #youtube
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2026-09-23 14:56:27 GMT

Headphones at the intersection of "audiophile" and "repairability". Head(amame) claims their new Pro cans are "buy it for life". Let's check that out!
https://youtu.be/OgXDwJoVUe4
#tech #technews #technology #music #audiophile #headphones #geek #gadgets #audio #video #youtube #review
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2026-09-21 15:55:37 GMT

Give us a share, and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/P6NSSsIOfXU
New phone and laptop chips from Mediatek! A new Vivo smartphone! And can Snap save AR?
#tech #technews #technology #android #smartphone #android #iphone #apple #geek #gadgets #mediatek #livestream #podcast
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2026-09-19 15:05:08 GMT

Sure sure. Sydney Sweeney. But if we're worried about controversy surrounding a sports BETTING app, it's always a good time to remind folks that wherever betting is legalized, we see a correlating rise in intimate partner violence, assault, and fatalities. Especially after a home team loses.
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4938642

2026-09-18 04:28:50 GMT

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totally fair concern, and you always want to check the dev you're downloading from.

2026-09-18 02:24:04 GMT

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It's a computer you own. Shouldn't feel any different than using a Linux/WIndows/Mac and going directly to a developer's site you trust to download and install a program directly.

2026-09-17 21:21:40 GMT

What the rich learned from the 2008 housing crisis, was they could lean on the middle class and small businesses, and when in a crisis, those businesses and individuals fold, they can scoop up the remnants for pennies on the dollar.
Guess what we're in store for again?
https://youtu.be/u8iqKpVSRJg?si=nxV2_QpfKBgzthU1

2026-09-17 14:05:59 GMT

One of the most powerful thin Windows laptops of the year, and even with a GOOD amount of RAM, it's a surprisingly good deal. Just, it's not as good a deal as it USED to be... https://youtu.be/iw7fIWohbqg
#tech #technology #technews #windows11 #laptop #qualcomm #geek #gadgets #youtube #video #review
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2026-09-16 15:55:04 GMT

Is the Pixel 11 already cooked, or are we just getting started? (early access on the Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy/posts/pixel-11-pro-xl-169719129
As much as I want to share some of my early testing and reviewing, I feel I should handle this phone the same way I handle phones I like. Even if that''s a TERRIBLE business decision for me...
#tech #technews #google #android #pixel #pixel11 #video #review #geek #gadgets #socialmedia #rant
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2026-09-15 15:10:15 GMT

A clip-on camera that uses AI to help save little moments you might have missed? Partnering with Looki to give the L1 a spin, and see if it can augment my memory.
https://youtu.be/R13JlEqE5TA
#tech #technews #sponsor #ai #camera #geek #gadgets #youtube #video
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2026-09-15 02:38:39 GMT

With the Steam Frame price announced, I'm happy a handful of outlets are getting brave enough to criticize Meta/Facebook's HORRIBLE data/privacy policies.
Six years ago, folks said I was overreacting when I said I'd never give FB a DIME of my own cash ever, even for a Quest VR headset.
I talked about it on the podcast SIX years ago in this episode (skip to 41 minutes):
https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/08/24/sggqa-169-apple-vs-wordpress-oculus-facebook-login-blackberry-is-back/
I held fast, and never bought a Meta product.
No Quest. No Meta RayBans. Facebook is bad for everyone. Don't do business with them.
#tech #technews #facebook #meta #vr #gaming #podcast
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2026-09-15 00:26:17 GMT

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Yeah. That's about all of the options I would consider that dont require to run some kind of chat server.
At some point it's a choice to balance image quality against how a company will handle your data and shove AI in your face.

2026-09-15 00:09:26 GMT

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Have you tried other messaging apps like Telegram or Signal?

2026-09-14 15:56:56 GMT

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/Dh1NfTR39oc
EVERYONE has thoughts about these newly announced Apple phones, so we probably should chat about that. Also, is AI moving TOO fast? AI CEO's seem to think it is...
#tech #technology #technews #iphone #iphoneduo #apple #android #google #ai #geek #gadgets #podcast #livestream
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2026-09-12 21:23:10 GMT

TREAT YOUR EARS! Spending a little time with a monster surround sound bar for gamers, which also tackles movies and music REALLY well. Thunder Pro Plus video is GO! https://youtu.be/EKYQe0ZmRKg
#tech #technology #technews #audio #video #youtube #sponsor
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2026-09-11 02:51:35 GMT

Huh. What a strange classification here Google Play.
One of the best precision platformer rogue lites ever made. Are we calling Dead Cells a "casual game"? Really?
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2026-09-10 03:50:56 GMT

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Completely bankrupt of ideas.

2026-09-09 18:00:12 GMT

They called it the iPhone Duo?!?! THEY CALLED IT A DUO!!! They're acting like they just invented folding phones, but they've just copied every trend from Huawei, Google, Oppo, and then had the gall to name it aftera Surface.
#apple #iphone #tech #technews
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2026-09-07 15:17:00 GMT

Woke up this morning all set to do a Labor Day podcast, but kept running into speed bumps, and now I think I need a day off. Have a great Labor Day, and we'll chat some tech soon!

2026-09-07 15:08:35 GMT

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Awww buddy...

2026-09-07 14:12:35 GMT

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I played through Age of Empires 2 on a compaq iPaq 3950, but yeah prolly not.
At least today, you can plug a premium phone into a tv or monitor and play that way.

2026-09-07 14:10:41 GMT

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Rome Total War, which is a good port, but then Simon the Sorcerer, Hidden Folks Mushroom 11, and Metro City Rampage.

2026-09-06 21:00:49 GMT

All the amazing console and PC game ports for Android, and THESE are what Google showcases on the Play Store 🤦🤦🤦
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2026-09-03 21:37:43 GMT

As a matter of principle, I've refused to show or use Meta glasses in my tech coverage. What's it look like when another brand offers an alternative promoting privacy and security? Here's my first impressions on HTC Vive Eagle! https://youtu.be/LXLTxlf_9hQ
#tech #technews #ai #htc #smartglasses #geek #gadgets #video #youtube
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2026-09-02 16:17:33 GMT

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If Here and MapQuest are manually changing it back, Apple could too.

2026-09-02 15:42:31 GMT

Poco F9 Ultra performance testing is live! Poco is known for being a good "bang for buck" brand, but the F9 Ultra is giving more expensive phones a tough run for their money!
https://www.patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy/posts/poco-f9-ultra-by-168413805
#tech #technews #technology #android #smartphone #geek #gadgets #xiaomi #review #patreon
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2026-09-02 14:09:01 GMT

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Well dang. Apple caved on Lake Ontario too. Here Maps and MapQuest are both available for iOS.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddvyyz0e47o

2026-09-01 14:39:19 GMT

Poco has a great bang for buck reputation, but as prices climb on phones like the F9 Ultra, does it still represent a good value?
https://youtu.be/5A7aoiAYmR8
Is it enough to be the most powerful Android of the year (so far)?
#tech #technology #technews #android #geek #gadgets #xiaomi #smartphone #video #review #youtube
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2026-09-01 05:14:06 GMT

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Yeah it was. Still like Here Maps though.

2026-08-31 21:32:06 GMT

People applauding MapQuest for a lake name. I feel Here Maps deserves a little love too.
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2026-08-31 15:55:44 GMT

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/UGxSOafPZL4
Last Monday of the month! Some tech good news, some bad news, and we're letting the chat take over on what we're going to talk about!
#tech #technology #technews #google #android #geek #gadgets #livestream #podcast
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2026-08-30 03:37:35 GMT

Happy Gotcha Day Brian! It's crazy to think we've had this little scruff for a whole year now.
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2026-08-28 23:16:35 GMT

Took a little longer to LIVE in the vivo X300 Ultra before wrapping up a review on it. It delivered an amazing first impressions, but over a whole summer, has the glow faded? https://youtu.be/q9JXjS8exYo
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2026-08-28 21:00:08 GMT

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The only attention these people should EVER get is when they get what they were asking for, and it blows up in their face.
Otherwise, mute and ignore.

2026-08-28 01:31:45 GMT

Testing performance in real world apps, is the Pixel 11 Pro an upgrade at all over the 10 Pro? Is it able to outpace a 9Pro? Let's take a look!
https://www.patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy/posts/google-pixel-11-167886009?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
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2026-08-28 00:11:22 GMT

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🫂

2026-08-27 17:43:45 GMT

RIP Peter Cullen. Sharing a few thoughts on what his career has meant to me. I'll miss hearing his voice. https://youtu.be/ZfmcAVInDbE

2026-08-27 15:03:00 GMT

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It's not all bad news. We definitely are seeing upticks in consumer Linux usage, but sadly the web tracking does seem to be bots.
Government work is seeing an increase, and Steam is steadily ticking back up to previous highs. Ditto Epic games make a Linux launcher.
All good positive trends.

2026-08-25 18:00:37 GMT

RIP Dolly Parton. Absolute Queen.
https://variety.com/2026/music/people-news/dolly-parton-dead-dies-country-music-1236842727/

2026-08-24 21:11:06 GMT

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It's not ALL bad news, but it's not great, no...

2026-08-24 15:55:28 GMT

Give us a share and join the chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/Zu9bvEpQZ1w?feature=share
Galaxy S27 leaked designs look iPhone-y. FCC says gigabit goals aren't fair to SLOW cable broadband providers. Poco F9 and Vivo X500 are coming soon! And we gotta chat about Pixel 11 Pro some more...
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2026-08-21 15:48:35 GMT

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Right! I miss having other materials on a phone. It's so refreshing when we get a NICE polycarb, or leather back again.

2026-08-21 15:37:55 GMT

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It's been fun seeing Unihertz step up. Always had them in my head as a BUDGET budget brand, but this hardware is getting good.

2026-08-21 15:12:52 GMT

A bit of fun to wrap up the week. Rugged phones are CRAZY gadgets with tons of features, so I'm always happy when a rugged brand manages to ADD MORE STUFF to one of these chonki bois! Tank 5 Pro review is live!
https://youtu.be/5QKO-oyHN7A
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2026-08-20 17:34:03 GMT

RE: https://flipboard.com/@androidauth/android-authority-a747fnkaz/-/a-iZWAhR_nSlKLhlF9fiujBQ%3Aa%3A662882444-%2F0
No it doesn't. It's actually worse than the 10 Pro for zooming in closer.
https://somegadgetguy.com/2026/08/20/no-pixel-11-pro-does-not-take-better-close-up-photos-than-the-pixel-10-pro/
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2026-08-20 16:30:29 GMT

I was hoping the rumors of a better telephoto camera on the Pixel 11 Pro would prove true, but sadly, like so many other aspects of the Pixel experience, this too might be WORSE than its predecessor...
https://somegadgetguy.com/2026/08/20/no-pixel-11-pro-does-not-take-better-close-up-photos-than-the-pixel-10-pro/
#tech #technews #google #pixel11 #photo #photography #geek #gadgets #review
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2026-08-20 02:57:41 GMT

Still trying to improve my ASMR game. Taking another stab at this with the Pixel 11 Pro XL unboxing. There's not much to unbox, but at least you can REALLY HEAR it! https://youtube.com/shorts/1LErBT2Daiw?feature=share
#tech #technews #shorts #youtube #google #pixel11
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2026-08-17 20:55:42 GMT

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You've been due. I think a lot of folks feeling similar these days.

2026-08-17 15:55:21 GMT

Give us a share, and come chat! The show is LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/BpzfgDnwdzE
Apple pushes again for a cut on apps with alternative payments. Google Play deemed anti-competitive. And I guess we have to talk about Pixel 11, yeah?
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2026-08-17 13:57:04 GMT

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Literally just sat Lex down to watch Remember the Titans. She's always been an awesome performer.

2026-08-17 03:37:15 GMT

RIP Hayden Panattiere. Gone FAR too soon.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hayden-panettiere-dead-actress-heroes-nashville-scream-1236674794/

2026-08-13 20:05:33 GMT

I LOVED Star Fox when I was a kid. Now we PC gamers have a nostalgic throwback, and it's here at a GREAT PRICE!
Plus, it's nice to see how well the PC version of this game plays on my Android phone...
https://youtube.com/shorts/uYOenY39XLk
#tech #gaming #games #android

2026-08-13 15:00:41 GMT

RE: https://techhub.social/@SomeGadgetGuy/117083623467117764
I think I was pretty close, writing this editorial out before the event actually streamed. The only thing I'd add, Trevor Noah did an amazing job with absolutely terrible segments co-hosted by awkward Google execs.
Otherwise, swing and a miss for Pixel 11 and Made By Google '26.
#note1val…2nnf

2026-08-13 04:14:51 GMT

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it's nice to have both

2026-08-13 03:15:34 GMT

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I like it. I'm checking out more from the library, but when I buy an ebook, it's nice.

2026-08-12 17:05:13 GMT

Well. I wasn't planning on publishing anything on the Pixel 11 until later in the afternoon, but Google doesn't seem to mind reviews going live from all their hand picked influencers. So here's my reaction to Made by Google '26 (before the even has streamed). https://somegadgetguy.com/2026/08/12/made-by-google-26-pixel-11-reactions-a-celebration-of-mediocrity/
#tech #technews #google #android #pixel11 #business #geek #gadgets #technology
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2026-08-12 15:09:38 GMT

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SO concerned about Trans women in locker rooms, but fine with politicians in teen dressing rooms...

2026-08-12 15:08:15 GMT

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To be fair, after a decade of pixels and hundred of millions in marketing they squeaked past TCL in North America last year.
They are 1% globally, while a brand like Vivo (which also started selling phones roughly ten years ago, and didn't have a 'Nexus" program before that) is currently 6-7% globally.

2026-08-11 15:05:06 GMT

Ooof. Another day, another buyer beware. Even if you DONT fall for a scam, Venmo will still try to get money out of you. https://youtu.be/lnF-gdigX94
#tech #technews #business #banking