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  • #SGGQA 221: Apple vs Epic Appeals, Vivo X70 Reaction, Infinix Zero X, Chill Viewer Q&A

    Back in the habit after taking a week off! LET'S DO SOME PODCASTING!

    The Epic lawsuit wraps with a spectacular conculsion and both Apple and Epic are looking into appeals! LG Claims they can make a better folding screen. TCL is pushing pause on launching a foldable. California might be gearing up for a fight against Amazon.
    We can chat out the new Vivo X70, and then let's hang out for a bit with a viewer Q&A.
    Let's get our tech week started right!

    Stories This Week:
    • How tech reviewers get camera reviews wrong https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/07/how-techies-get-phone-camera-reviews-wrong/
    • Vue Lite Smart Glasses https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/08/vue-lite-smart-glasses-good-looking-geek-wear/
    • Olive Pro Hearables: OTC Hearing Aids? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/09/olive-pro-review-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/
    • What I mean when I talk about a “weak” headphone amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/10/what-i-mean-when-i-talk-about-weak-headphone-amps-on-phones/
    • Why is the Pixel camera SO good? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/09/04/why-is-the-pixel-5a-camera-so-good-its-not-what-you-think/
    • NexDock 360 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/24/nexdock-360-your-next-laptop-could-be-your-phone/
    • USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
    • Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
    • Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
    • Best of Our Week 36 (with TK Bay) ON LOCATION! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPUeWqAdQfc
    • Juan on Let’s Chat DeX talking about LapDocks and Desktop Modes  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqkrG3LZzj4
    • SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
    • Twitch sues users over hate raids https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-sues-users-over-alleged-hate-raids/
    • California bill aims at Amazon warehouse workers https://www.engadget.com/california-passes-ab-701-054011017.html
    • Google illegally under paid workers https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/10/google-underpaid-workers-illegal-pay-disparity-documents
    • Apple vs Epic lawsuit highlights https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-vs-epic-case-heated-arguments-dramatic-calls-2021-09-10/
    • Apple injunction against preventing devs from included alternate payments https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/judge-epic-suit-says-apple-restrictions-anti-competitive-2021-09-10/
    • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
    • Ray-Ban partners with FaceBook for glasses https://www.engadget.com/facebook-ray-ban-stories-smart-glasses-ar-160006477.html
    • LG claims they can make a better foldable display https://www.lgchem.com/company/information-center/press-release/news-detail-8713?lang=en_GLOBAL
    • iPhone might come in 1TB flavor https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/12/kuo-iphone-13-to-drop-64gb-storage-size-pro-models-to-offer-1tb-option/
    • TCL Pushing pause on foldables https://www.androidauthority.com/tcl-foldable-phone-plans-on-hold-3019631/
    • Infinix shows off new Zero line “premium” phones https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_x_pro_unveiled_with_108_mp_camera_5x_periscope_zero_x_and_x_neo_also_have_periscopes-news-50899.php
    • Vivo shows off X70 line https://www.vivo.com/en/products/x70
    • Juan rambles on about whatever viewers want to chat about!

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      Focusrite 6i6 Audio Interface http://amzn.to/2p5l7py
      Shure SM57 Microphone http://amzn.to/2oypnLm
      Cloudlifter CL1 http://amzn.to/2oKN9G5
      LED Light Panels http://amzn.to/2oy60ls
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      Elgato HD S http://amzn.to/2p95Unu

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      2 hr 18 min
    • #SGGQA 220: OnlyFans Reversal, Apple Profits from Search, Pixel 6 Launching Soon, Fold 3 and Flip 3 Impressions

      Onlyfans has reversed course on banning explicit adult content. A Samsung phone caught fire on a plane! Apple profits significantly from search on their products. The Pixel 6 might be arriving soon!

      And let’s chat a bit about my first impressions on the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3!
      Let’s get our tech week started right!

      Stories This Week:
      • NexDock 360 Review! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/24/nexdock-360-your-next-laptop-could-be-your-phone/
      • Pixel 5A vs iPhone SE https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/25/google-pixel-5a-vs-iphone-se-what-real-competition-looks-like/
      • Nuu X6 Plus (How cheap is TOO cheap?) https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/27/budget-phones-when-is-cheap-too-cheap-feat-nuu-x6-plus/
      • Phones didn’t get boring YOU got boring! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNz7nzt6Eh8
      • The Pixel 5a is BORING https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/19/the-pixel-5a-is-boring/
      • TCL MoveAudio S600 Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/20/tcl-moveaudio-s600-true-wireless-earbuds-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles/
      • USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
      • Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
      • Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
      • Best of Our Week 34 (with TK Bay) https://youtu.be/Hd2l6iujlT8
      • Juan on The Phones Show with Steve Litchfield (ep 656)! https://stevelitchfield.com/sshow/chat.html
      • SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
      • Tech Companies investing more in security https://apnews.com/article/business-apple-inc-00a31a944d465a93f1f1110a8e6d5a5c
      • OnlyFans reverses the porn ban https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-arts-and-entertainment-d10b111007731f7679ad8954af0ba027
      • Apple Defends Hash system for CSAM ID https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx5yzq/apple-defends-its-anti-child-abuse-imagery-tech-after-claims-of-hash-collisions
      • Apple makes $15 Billion a year on your search https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/25/analysts-google-to-pay-apple-15-billion-to-remain-default-safari-search-engine-in-2021/
      • Apple employees collect stories of toxic culture https://www.engadget.com/appletoo-500-toxic-workplace-issues-170013024.html
      • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
      • Samsung catches fire on a plane! https://www.phonearena.com/news/flight-to-seattle-evacuated-after-passengers-samsung-galaxy-phone-catches-fire_id134586
      • Old iPhones run better in France https://www.gizchina.com/2021/08/23/old-iphones-become-faster-if-you-change-the-region-to-france/
      • Pixel 6 could arrive in two weeks! https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-6-and-Pixel-6-Pro-tipped-for-September-13-global-launch.557254.0.html
      • Pixel 6 to use Samsung modem https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-brings-samsung-5g-modem-tech-us-market-with-new-pixel-phone-sources-2021-08-25/
      • Juan rambles on about about the Pixel 6!
      • Juan rambles on about Fold 3 and Flip 3!

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        Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 http://amzn.to/2ohTzsd
        Audio-Technica Lavalier https://amzn.to/2WywofM
        Focusrite 6i6 Audio Interface http://amzn.to/2p5l7py
        Shure SM57 Microphone http://amzn.to/2oypnLm
        Cloudlifter CL1 http://amzn.to/2oKN9G5
        LED Light Panels http://amzn.to/2oy60ls
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        Elgato HD S http://amzn.to/2p95Unu

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        2 hr 27 min
      • #SGGQA 219: Pixel 5a Over Heating, OnlyFans Porn Ban, Chevy Bolt Recall, Backing Levar Burton for Jeopardy!

        Chevy is recalling ALL the Chevy Bolts out there. Ryan Reynolds is backing Levar Burton for Jeopardy. Apple’s phone scanning system is being criticized by NUMEROUS policy agencies. Samsung is dropping ads from their apps.

        And let’s dig into the Pixel 5A a little bit…
        Let’s get our tech week started right!

        Stories This Week:
        • The Pixel 5a is BORING https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/19/the-pixel-5a-is-boring/
        • TCL MoveAudio S600 Earbuds https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/20/tcl-moveaudio-s600-true-wireless-earbuds-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles/
        • What Sony needs to NOT do for the WH-1000XM5 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/18/six-things-sony-needs-to-not-do-to-their-next-headphones-wh-1000xm5-success/
        • Why I’m getting hyped for Android 12 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/17/im-getting-hyped-for-android-12-heres-why/
        • USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
        • Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
        • Did you buy a Surface Duo on sale? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/06/did-you-buy-a-surface-duo-on-a-crazy-sale-welcome-to-the-dual-display-club/
        • Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
        • Best of Our Week 33 (with TK Bay) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM1t5M0pVgE
        • SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
        • GM recalling all the Chevy Bolts https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gm-to-spend-241-billion-to-expand-chevy-bolt-ev-recall-to-cover-newer-model-years/ar-AANyuOt?ocid=BingNewsSearch
        • Apple Phone Scanning Faces more backlash https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/08/apple-photo-scanning-plan-faces-global-backlash-from-90-rights-groups/
        • AT&T denies data breach happened https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-denies-data-breach-after-hacker-auctions-70-million-user-database/
        • OnlyFans changing business model https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/21/tech/onlyfans-creators-react-sexually-explicit-ban/index.html
        • Ryan Reynolds and I are backing Levar Burton for Jeopardy https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/ryan-reynolds-shows-his-support-for-levar-burton-following-mike-richards-jeopardy-exit/ar-AANzR2f?ocid=BingNewsSearch
        • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
        • Samsung pulling ads https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yna.co.kr%2Fview%2FAKR20210817140800017
        • Google killing Android Auto for phone screens https://www.xda-developers.com/android-auto-for-phone-screens-killed/#update1
        • J. Williams is over the Pixel haters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhNGUGwNyAU
        • Juan rambles on about about the Pixel 5a

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          Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 http://amzn.to/2qWH0UZ
          Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 http://amzn.to/2ohTzsd
          Audio-Technica Lavalier https://amzn.to/2WywofM
          Focusrite 6i6 Audio Interface http://amzn.to/2p5l7py
          Shure SM57 Microphone http://amzn.to/2oypnLm
          Cloudlifter CL1 http://amzn.to/2oKN9G5
          LED Light Panels http://amzn.to/2oy60ls
          AJA U-TAP HDMI http://amzn.to/2wfprBF
          Elgato HD S http://amzn.to/2p95Unu

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          2 hr 30 min
        • #SGGQA 218: Pixel 5a is ALMOST here, ROG 5S, T-Mobile and Gigabyte Data Breached

          LOT’s of news this week! Apple is worried you don’t understand their new CSAM scanning policy. The EU is looking to force Apple to use USB-C on iPhones. Google introduces new protections for minors. Asus is showing off a refresh for the ROG 5.

          And the Pixel 5a is ALMOST here!
          Let’s get our tech week started right!

          Stories This Week:
          • USB DAC Buying Guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/
          • TCL NXTWEAR G Follow up! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/11/tcl-nxtwear-g-follow-up-using-a-wearable-display-at-home/
          • Apogee ClipMic Digital 2 review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/13/apogee-clipmic-digital-2-vlog-field-test-your-thoughts-on-the-audio-quality/
          • Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
          • Did you buy a Surface Duo on sale? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/06/did-you-buy-a-surface-duo-on-a-crazy-sale-welcome-to-the-dual-display-club/
          • Ikko Gems OH1S Earbud Jewelry https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/04/ikko-gems-oh1s-review-earbud-audio-jewelry/
          • Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
          • SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
          • Apple says you “misunderstood” their CSAM scanning policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQUO1DSwYN0
          • EU looking to make USB-C mandatory on phones https://www.macrumors.com/2021/08/13/eu-law-could-force-usb-c-iphone/
          • House intros bill to force Apple to allow app store competition https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-blackburn-and-klobuchar-introduce-bipartisan-antitrust-legislation-to-promote-app-store-competition
          • Google’s new policy for YouTube and minors https://www.engadget.com/google-unveils-major-safety-changes-for-kids-on-search-you-tube-and-more-130051206.html#click=https://t.co/aILqoJh8Pk
          • T-Mobile Data Breach https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/t-mobile-is-investigating-a-reported-data-breach-it-sounds-like-a-bad-one/ar-AANlKEd?ocid=BingNewsSearch
          • Gigabyte data breach https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gigabyte-ransomware-hack
          • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
          • Asus shows off ROG 5S https://www.androidcentral.com/asus-rog-phone-5s-snapdragon-888-chipset-18gb-ram
          • Pixel 5a is probably almost finally here maybe! https://www.yahoo.com/news/google-pixel-5a-parts-leak-210709004.html
          • Juan rambles on about about the Pixel 5a

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            Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 http://amzn.to/2qWH0UZ
            Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 http://amzn.to/2ohTzsd
            Audio-Technica Lavalier https://amzn.to/2WywofM
            Focusrite 6i6 Audio Interface http://amzn.to/2p5l7py
            Shure SM57 Microphone http://amzn.to/2oypnLm
            Cloudlifter CL1 http://amzn.to/2oKN9G5
            LED Light Panels http://amzn.to/2oy60ls
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            Elgato HD S http://amzn.to/2p95Unu

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            2 hr 25 min
          • #SGGQA 217: Apple Destroys Privacy, Galaxy S21 Sales Tank, Xiaomi Top Smartphone Brand

            The FCC launches a new map to compare LTE coverage. Podcasters are pushing back against Spotify. Galaxy S21 sales are tanking while iPhone 12 Pro sales are on the rise. Xiaomi jumped up to the top smartphone brand last quarter.

            And we definitely need to talk about Apple. Yikes.
            Let's get our tech week started right!

            Stories This Week:
            • Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
            • Did you buy a Surface Duo on sale? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/06/did-you-buy-a-surface-duo-on-a-crazy-sale-welcome-to-the-dual-display-club/
            • Ikko Gems OH1S Earbud Jewelry https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/04/ikko-gems-oh1s-review-earbud-audio-jewelry/
            • Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
            • THX Onyx USB DAC and AAA Amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/28/thx-onyx-aaa-dac-overkill-for-apple-lossless/
            • TCL NXTWEAR G Roadtrip Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/18/tcl-nxtwear-g-giant-tv-fits-in-your-pocket-roadtrip-review/
            • XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
            • SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
            • FCC LTE Coverage Map https://fcc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6c1b2e73d9d749cdb7bc88a0d1bdd25b
            • The Nod hosts ditch Spotify https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/2/22601627/for-colored-nerds-stitcher-sirirusxm-brittany-luse-eric-eddings
            • An Open Letter to Apple https://appleprivacyletter.com/
            • The Screeching Minority https://twitter.com/DexterC73/status/1424060279810400262?s=03
            • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
            • Xiaomi takes top spot last quarter https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-top-smartphone-brand-globally/
            • Juan rambles on about about the Galaxy S21

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              2 hr 18 min
            • #SGGQA 216: Audeze’s $4500 Headphones, Pixel 6 Pro Details, More People Paying for Spotify
              Sky News has been blocked on Youtube! Apple might be confirming iPhone 13 delays or shortages. Spotify brought in more paid users than free listeners. EVERYBODY suing Disney these days. Google dropped a TON of info on the upcoming Pixel 6! And I GOTTA ramble a bit on these expensive cans I played with at … Continue reading "#SGGQA 216: Audeze’s $4500 Headphones, Pixel 6 Pro Details, More People Paying for Spotify"
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            • #SGGQA 216: Audeze's $4500 Headphones, Pixel 6 Pro Details, More People Paying for Spotify

              Sky News has been blocked on Youtube! Apple might be confirming iPhone 13 delays or shortages. Spotify brought in more paid users than free listeners. EVERYBODY suing Disney these days.

              Google dropped a TON of info on the upcoming Pixel 6!
              And I GOTTA ramble a bit on these expensive cans I played with at Audeze's headquarters!
              Let's get our tech week started right!

              Stories This Week:
              • Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
              • THX Onyx USB DAC and AAA Amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/28/thx-onyx-aaa-dac-overkill-for-apple-lossless/
              • Apogee Groove USB DAC in 2021 https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/29/apogee-groove-usb-dac-in-2021-tiny-stick-huge-amp/
              • TCL NXTWEAR G Roadtrip Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/18/tcl-nxtwear-g-giant-tv-fits-in-your-pocket-roadtrip-review/
              • Nomad Accessories! Father’s Day Part 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPhQ0GDUYKE
              • XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
              • SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
              • Sky News blocked on YouTube https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-58045787
              • Hollywood stars suing over streaming movies https://variety.com/2021/film/news/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-black-widow-1235030582/
              • Spotify adding more premium subscribers https://www.engadget.com/spotify-q2-2021-premium-users-103530500.html
              • Toyota believes the future is Hydrogen https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/toyota-continues-to-lobby-us-lawmakers-against-evs-is-it-time-they-changed-their-stance/
              • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
              • Moto Edge 20 to be announced August 5 https://mashable.com/article/motorola-edge-20-pro
              • iPhone 13 likely to face shortages https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/apple-iphone-13-series-officially-confirmed-to-have-supply-issues-report-075746.html
              • MadeByGoogle Twitter thread on Pixel 6 https://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/1422226005339557889
              • Juan rambles on about about those pricey headphones!
              • Audeze Playlist on Quboz https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/playlists/2723337

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                2 hr 25 min
              • #SGGQA 215: FTC Right to Repair, Surface Duo 2 Leak, Nord 2 Reactions, Working on the Road

                The FTC is backing Right to Repair over state laws that prevent it! Your hearing health is likely a predictor for mental health issues. OnePlus announced a new Nord! Google details their Watch strategy. A leak shows off what the Duo 2 might look like.

                And we'll spend some time talking about what it was like to work on the road.
                Let's get our tech week started right!

                Stories This Week:
                • TCL NXTWEAR G Roadtrip Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/18/tcl-nxtwear-g-giant-tv-fits-in-your-pocket-roadtrip-review/
                • Nomad Accessories! Father’s Day Part 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPhQ0GDUYKE
                • XPERIA 1iii vs 1ii: Worthy of a One-Year upgrade? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/09/xperia-1iii-vs-1-ii-worthy-of-a-one-year-upgrade/
                • XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
                • FTC backing Right to Repair! https://www.wired.com/story/ftc-votes-to-enforce-right-to-repair/
                • Difficulty hearing speech could predict dementia https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-07-21-difficulty-hearing-speech-could-be-risk-factor-dementia
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                • Duo 2 Leaks https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-surface-duo-2-images-leak-133233711.html
                • Google details Wear OS3 launch and compatible watches https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/118166873/what-wear-os-3-means-for-you?hl=en
                • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
                • OnePlus Nord 2 announced https://www.anandtech.com/show/16839/oneplus-announces-nord-2-with-dimensity-1200-soc
                • Juan rambles on about about working on the road!

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                  2 hr 13 min
                • #SGGQA 213: XPERIA Review Reactions, OnePlus Updates, Audacity Data Tracking

                  Musk needs MONEY to keep Starlink up in space! Google and Microsoft are suing each other again! My favorite free audio editing program is no longer my favorite! OnePlus is committing to three years of OS updates on new phones!

                  We HAVE to chat about the current crop of XPERIA reviews.
                  And we'll announce the Winner of the $150 Amazon Gift Card!
                  Let's get our tech week started right!

                  Stories This Week:
                  • XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
                  • Windows 11 First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iOZdQ3mMvE
                  • Panasonic TouchBook Tablet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItUpl_tl2-Y
                  • OnePlus 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11i https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/06/25/xiaomi-mi-11i-vs-oneplus-9-stepping-up-to-the-premium-tier/
                  • Best of Our Week 27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvukm5hX_6M
                  • SomeGadgetGuy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/somegadgetguy
                  • Amazon is afraid of the new FCC Chairwoman https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/30/22557456/amazon-lina-khan-recusal-petition-federal-trade-commission-antitrust
                  • Google and Microsoft to start suing each other again! https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/06/google-and-microsoft-ditch-non-aggression-pact-rev-up-rivalry-again/
                  • Musk needs MONEY for Starlink https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/musk-sees-starlink-winning-500000-customers-next-12-months-2021-06-29/
                  • Audacity is collecting your data now https://www.engadget.com/audacity-privacy-policy-spyware-accusations-data-collection-210001803.html
                  • TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
                  • FanFund’s $150 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! https://fanfund.io/juanbagnell
                  • AT&T is now using RCS https://9to5google.com/2021/06/30/google-messages-rcs-att/
                  • OnePlus commits to three years of OS updates https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-3-years-android-updates-flagships_id133309
                  • Nintendo showing off the new Switch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mHq6Y7JSmg
                  • TK Bay shows you how to use a mic on the XPERIA 1 iii https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SOocsWfa5I
                  • Juan rambles on about about the XPERIA 1 iii…

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                    1 hr 59 min
                  • #SGGQA 212: TCL 20 Pro 5G, Audeze Mobius Revisit, Snapdragon 888 Plus, WD Drives getting NUKED!
                    Follow ups and reviews! The House approves the tech anti trust bill, but now it has to pass the Senate. Apple doesn’t treat security researchers very well with bug bounties. Future iPads might loosen up on the RAM restrictions. WD Network drives are NUKING all their data. Qualcomm updated the SD 888, what’s so PLUS … Continue reading "#SGGQA 212: TCL 20 Pro 5G, Audeze Mobius Revisit, Snapdragon 888 Plus, WD Drives getting NUKED!"
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