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#SGGQA 454: Meta In Trouble, Apple Price Hikes, Google Pixel 11 Preview!

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:46:16 +0000

Roblox is losing revenue. Meta is facing more scrutiny from multiple legal directions. Apple is trying to game the market on RAM, but will still be raising prices on iPhones. And tomorrow is the Pixel 11 event! What kinds of updates might we see for Google’s phones and watches? Let’s get our tech week started …

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The WORST Expensive Phone I’ve Ever Spent Money On…

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:31:14 +0000

Pixel 10 Pro XL Long term review! Google’s most expensive slate phone of last year! I bought it at launch, and had a lot of plans to cover it for apps and updates. Now the Pixel 11 is right around the corner, how has the 10 Pro aged? Is there anything exciting for us to …

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Two Years Later, Which Android Tracker Tag Survived? Chipolo vs Pebblebee!

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:32:19 +0000

Two years ago, after a LONG wait, we FINALLY were able to buy tracker tags that worked on Google’s Finder network. I got both of these tags as soon as they were commercially available. Marie and I have had them clipped to our key-chains this entire time. Unfortunately, one tag has not survived, and I …

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Venmo Makes Money on Scams, Even If YOU Don’t Fall For One!

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:02:21 +0000

A scam that recently hit a friend of mine, and a similar scam has shown up as a popular post on the r/WhatDoIDo subreddit! It’s a common one, but even if you successfully avoid the trap, you still might have to PAY VENMO for getting scammed! Here’s what you need to know! Original Reddit post: …

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#SGGQA 453: Apple Hardware Subscriptions, AI Deals Gone Bad, The Year of Linux?

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:11:38 +0000

The FCC faces backlash on trying to censor Trump critics. Reddit CEO criticizes Google AI summaries. Zuckerberg’s AI bets going poorly. Apple introduces a Hardware Subscription plan. New chips are coming to tablets and Chromebooks. Lenovo’s lineup leaks. Valve’s VR headset looks like it could be in pricing trouble. And is this REALLY the year …

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Status Pro X GoldenSound Edition True Wireless Earbuds: Worth the Price Increase?

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:06:40 +0000

Status Pro X GoldenSound Review! I was already a fan of the Status Pro X true wireless earbuds, and this collaboration with GoldenSound (another headphone and DAC reviewer) definitely piqued my interest. It’s the same triple driver hardware I already loved, but will this new tuning convince folks to spend more on a pair of …

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HUGE Sound with a Bigger Battery! Questyle M18i Max Bluetooth DAC Review!

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:11:54 +0000

Questyle M18i Max Review! It’s amazing what a little portable DAC can do. We can get a HUGE sound out of a little pocket gadget, and that’s even better when it comes with more battery! Let’s chat! M18i Max on Amazon https://amzn.to/4pP7KVZ More info on the Questyle M18i Max https://questyleshop.com/products/questyle-m18i-max

#SGGQA 452: The Golden Age of Headphones, Samsung announced some phones – PJ POD

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:13:16 +0000

Last Monday of the month, and we’ll let the chat take the wheel! You decide where the conversation goes! AI is getting STUPID expensive, but companies keep pouring more money into that raging dystopian dumpster fire. Also, Samsung announced some new phones or something… Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT! Download this week’s …

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Take Better Photos: Smartphone Photography for Noobs! TENTH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:24:07 +0000

Take better photos with your phone! My book on smartphone photography turns TEN, and I’ve published one of the most massive updates for it since originally writing the book! Now it’s also available on the Kobo book store! Take Better Photos on Kobo Take Better Photos on Amazon

Halliday G2 Smart Glasses! Go with the (Meeting) Flow!

Juan Carlos Bagnell — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:35:02 +0000

Halliday G2 Smart glasses are here! I’m a HUGE fan of glasses that create a Heads Up Display, and I’ve been really skeptical of glasses that have cameras built in. Halliday’s second generation glasses deliver info up at eye level, streamline AI services for meetings, and dont have any cameras to deal with. An assistant …

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