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#SGGQA 448: SpaceX Stock Plunge, Eminem Sues Meta, Norway Bans AI in Schools

Norway is banning AI in elementary schools. Eminem’s publisher is suing Meta. Sony releasing games on PC was a success. Microsoft is cleaning up Windows 11 and partnering with Affinity. Qualcomm details Linux improvements.

SpaceX stock hit a high, then took a plunge.

Android 17 might break your Pixel. Nothing cancels an upcoming CMF phone. OnePlus is selling an upgraded 15R in India. RedMagic announces a new gaming tablet.

And were you wanting to buy a Samsung VR headset in the UK?

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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Does this laptop really have more brains? Let’s test this New Snapdragon Laptop Chip!

Your laptop is about to get an AI upgrade, but what does that mean? This little chip called an NPU can do EVEN MORE AI, but what will that actually do for you?

Let’s talk about how we might test this stuff? Continue reading “Does this laptop really have more brains? Let’s test this New Snapdragon Laptop Chip!”

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TOUGHBOOK 56: The New Standard for Rugged!

A NEW rugged laptop has arrived!

The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 might looks similar to its predecessor, but there area LOT of new tricks under the hood! Panasonic is sponsoring this video to chat about TOUGH computers, and what we might want to see in consumer systems. Continue reading “TOUGHBOOK 56: The New Standard for Rugged!”

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#SGGQA 447: XBox Hard Truths, Steam Machine Leaks, Insta360 vs DJI, Anthropic Ban

UK banning kids from social media. Courts rule that NOBODY needs AI search. Meta back peddles fast on face recognition. The US government bans new Anthropic models. Stanford students walk out on Google CEO commencement speech. SpaceX IPO was a success.

AI is getting more and more expensive. Xbox is struggling with component pricing, and considering in game ads as a way to boost revenue.

Xiaomi’s next chip could be a punchy performer. Insta360 and DJI are counter-suing each other over gimbal cameras. Steam Machine might be launching in a couple weeks!

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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8849 Tank 5 Rugged Phone Review: HUGE Battery, BIG Projector, FAST CPU!

8849 Tank 5 Review!

This is a CRAZY smartphone. Everything and the kitchen sink! Or literally, a smartphone with a HUGE battery, camping lanterns, rugged shell, and a built in projector! This generation 8849 includes a POWERFUL new SOC from MediaTek!

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “8849 Tank 5 Rugged Phone Review: HUGE Battery, BIG Projector, FAST CPU!”

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Cabled Audio Never Went Away: Hidizs ST2 Pro USB-C Earbuds

I’m a little late to reviewing the ST2 Pro, but listening to a cabled earbud with a built in USB DAC, I think it’s important to remind people that cabled audio is in a really healthy place. Techies keep proclaiming Bluetooth earbuds the “winner”, but the market for cabled headphones is still enormous.

Can we move more consumers up to nicer audio experiences? Continue reading “Cabled Audio Never Went Away: Hidizs ST2 Pro USB-C Earbuds”

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Vivo X300 Ultra Camera Conclusion: My Favorite Ultra of 2026

An Ultra camera phone in every sense of the word.

This year, we’ve seen an incredible arms race in mobile camera tech. It’s impossible to really “go wrong” with a Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, or Huawei if the main criteria you care about is photography.

The bracket for Chinese Ultras is really tight right now, but there are a handful of small refinements, new features, and accessories that just barely push the Vivo over the edge for me. This is an increasingly mature photography and video solution which continues to blur the lines between phone and proper camera.

I can’t claim it’s the objective best phone of the year, but this is my favorite Ultra of the year. Continue reading “Vivo X300 Ultra Camera Conclusion: My Favorite Ultra of 2026”

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#SGGQA 446: WWDC 26 Pre-Show, SpaceX Does AI Now, GoPro In Trouble

SpaceX IPO is garnering criticisms, but it’s OK because now they’re an AI company! Google is ordered by the EU to add clearer credit to AI summaries, but European Parliament is still switching to a French search firm.

GoPro is in trouble. Meta has been scanning faces with their glasses. The Surface Laptop gets Leaked. We’re already seeing leaks on the NEXT generation of Vivo phones.

And what’s going on with Apple this week?

Let’s get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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