Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy (#SGGQA)

Logitech is shuttering the Harmony remote brand. Google has been found manipulating their own ad buying system. Apple is skipping a hearing on the App store, and Senators are mildly annoyed. A $700 Optimus Prime is arriving as a proper transforming robot. Google has shut down rumors on the Pixel 5a death. LG promises software for current phones. And what are the Vegas odds for the final spec sheet...

It's the end of an era. LG is pulling out of the smartphone business. What does that mean for LG customers? Where do we go from here? And we can share some fond memories of LG over the years. Also, Samsung caves to Russian pressure on pre-installed apps, T-Mobile is betting on Google services, and let's check out those XPERIA 1iii leaks! Let's get your tech week started right! Stories This Week: G...

Dominion is suing Fox News over election fraud claims! Arizona state legislature quietly skipped the vote on the bill which would force Apple to open up the app store. Microsoft might buy Discord? And we HAVE to talk about my first weekend with the OnePlus 9 Pro! Let's get your tech week started right! Stories This Week: OnePlus 9 Pro – 8K Vlog! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/28/oneplus-9-pro-8...

It’s the calm before the storm of new gadgets coming out! Mozilla is throwing more weight behind Net Neutrality, while AT&T is trying to squash it in California. Huawei is looking to license 5G patents. OnePlus is showing off their new watch. The next Galaxy Note looks to be properly delayed or discontinued. And the Galaxy A72 looks like a solid mid-ranger. Let’s get your tech week started rig...

Germany might be banning loot boxes in games aimed at kids. There’s a proposal to invest $100 billion on broadband. Courts in the USA block the Xiaomi ban. Apple is cutting orders on iPhone 12 Mini. And are we seeing a heartbeat on WearOS smartwatches? Let’s get your tech week started right! Stories This Week: Galaxy S21 By The Benchmarks! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/03/10/galaxy-s21-by-the-ben...

A CRAZY week of gadget news and it’s only Monday! The RedMagic 6 hopes to tame the Snapdragon 888! Google is changing their ad tracking policy. Senators are asking for a dramatic re-definition of broadband. RODE delivered some incredible new mics! I’m partnering with Qualcomm to chat about Audio! And what’s this I head about OnePlus working with Hasselblad? Let’s get your tech week started right!...

Been a busy week at the FCC! A task force is being created to get more accurate measurements on broadband, and new subsidies are being drafted to help people struggling to pay for internet access. Twitter is looking to monetize your tweets with a new paywall service. Verizon helpfully suggests you disable 5G to save your battery. Frys has closed. And playing around with a Motorola Ace 5G, can Moto...

The GOP wants to kill municipal broadband. Facebook has been LYING about their advertising stats. New malware targeting M1 Macs has been found. LG has a new budget phone for India (which looks REALLY familiar). Samsung’s AR play has been leaked. Huawei’s new foldable ALSO looks familiar. And as a community what should we do about LAZY reviews? Let’s get your tech week started right! Stories This W...

The Justice Department is stepping down from a lawsuit against California over Net Neutrality! Lawmakers in North Dakota are trying to force app store competition on Apple and Google. Qualcomm might be frustrated with the idea of NVIDIA owning ARM. How much does it cost to SHAME AT&T into offering you faster service? And what’s going on with this HUGE camera lump on a Xiaomi? Let’s get your te...

Apple's talks with Kia and Hyundai have fallen apart. President Biden brings back weekly addresses in a new format. Trump wanted a stake in Parler. OnePlus might partner with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9. Apple's VR headset might cost $3000. And let's chat about new phones and the idea of "worth"! Let's get your tech week started right! Stories This Week: Mrs. GadgetGuy’s New Pixel 4a 5G https://s...

We tech reviewers talk a LOT about "average consumers". My wife Marie is a tech savvy individual, but she isn't "into" tech like I am. Her LG G7 was getting a bit long in the tooth, and we really struggled to find her a new phone. Balancing features against some compromises, we eventually arrived on a Pixel 4a 5G. She's been using the phone for a couple months now, and is ready to share some thoug...

Our semi-regular pajama party podcast! Taking a chill chat through viewer questions. Let’s hang out and geek out! Plus, we’ll have to see if anyone nailed all the answers in my Pixel 5 photo showdown ! Support SomeGadgetGuy! The complete list of how you can contribute to production on this channel AND get yourself some cool stuff! Patreon, Amazon, Humble Bundle, OnePlus, Audible, Merch, and MORE!...

The FTC is going after scalper bots! iPhones might break pacemakers! Huawei might dump the Mate and P series phones! LG could sell off their phone division! And we have a new acting chief at the FCC! Let's get your tech week started right! Stories This Week: Tech is Politics https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/01/20/tech-is-politics-we-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do/ Earfun Free Pro ANC Earbuds Review https:...

Back in the swing of things! Let’s hit the ground RUNNING! Malware has been running on MacOS for YEARS! How could this happen? Whatsapp is pushing pause on privacy changes while Signal downloads skyrocket. Facebook and Google might have struck a secret and illegal deal on advertising. Samsung heir is going to serve more jail time. And the Galaxy S21 is a dud. Change my view! Let’s get your tech we...

Happy CES 2021! It’s the first day of a new trade show! Instead of trekking out to Las Vegas, we’re streaming events online, but there’s still PLENTY of tech to talk about. Kicking off the first day, we’re already flush with announcements from Panasonic, LG, TCL, and Samsung. We’re going to have a lot to dig into, and some conversations about how trade shows might work in the future. Let’s get you...

Happy New Year! 2021 is here! I’m limping back into action! We’ve got a new Xiaomi with a faster processor, a look at Samsung’s S-Pen cases, a potential V70 from LG, and some news stories to keep an eye on. But more than anything else, what do we want out of consumer tech for 2021? Let’s get our tech week started right! Get the ad-free version of this episode ! **** Stories This Week: There was NO...

There’s a lot of tech to talk about. We’ve got news and reviews still making their way to the internet. But it’s also the time of year to chat with friends and have some fun. We’re going to have a chill chat, hang out in our PJs, and geek out on some cool stuff. Let’s get our tech week started right! Stories This Week: Use Your Phone to Make BETTER Holiday Videos! https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/12...

President Trump is appointing an FCC chair for VERY partisan reasons. The US Government, and state Attorneys General are going after Facebook. Pornhub is taking down unverified content. Twitter has a handful of surprises to share. The Galaxy S21 is getting leaked like crazy. And we can share a few more thoughts on these new Airpods. Let's get our tech week started right! Stories This Week: SGGQA S...

Why do we let Apple do this to us? Taking the wraps off of a LONG rumored product, Apple showed off a new pair of over-ear wireless headphones. With all the traditional bravado and aspirational marketing claims, these cans are guaranteed to be a popular fashion accessory. For $550. That’s where this conversation gets more difficult. What can Apple do at $550 that improves the audio consumption exp...

A rough week for Apple. Italy is fining the company over misleading ads, Brazil is mandating chargers be included with the iPhone, and another incredible exploit was detailed for iOS. Reddit released their daily user figures. Google will offer a credit to help move folks to phones that support VoLTE. And let’s chat about the shiny new SOC that Qualcomm announced! Let’s get our tech week started ri...

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you’re enjoying some tasty leftovers! Will Microsoft bring Android apps to Windows? Comcast will add data caps to all subscriber plans next year. Right to Repair conversations are heating up in the UK and EU. Amazon’s Sidewalk “service” sounds like a security nightmare. I spent WAY TOO LONG trying to fix my battery benchmark, and Mrs. GadgetGuy is going to be rocking a new...

The upcoming Biden administration is looking to invest a lot more money in broadband. At the same time, the USA might start banning the practice of letting carriers lock our phones. Trump’s app is tracking users, so what happens with all that data? Oneplus  leaks have hit the web. Samsung might have confirmed the death of the Note. Oppo showed off a scrolling phone. The M1 Macbook got an iFixit te...

Apple is having a rough week with the launch of macOS Big Sur, and a handful of smaller issues on iPhone 12. The Galaxy S21 specs have leaked, and nothing looks TOO shocking for Samsung’s next premium phone. Conservatives are flocking to social media SAFE SPACES, but will they stay in their own echo chambers? And I finally got a Play Button award from YouTube, so let’s talk about those feelings. L...

President Trump is about to lose something he really wants, and that would be his special protections on Twitter. The FTC is likely to sue Facebook this month over antitrust violations. A TON of older Android phones are about to have a harder time browsing the internet. A factory fire at AKM is making audio gear significantly more expensive. Samsung just beat Apple in sales in the USA. And the One...

Something a little different this week! Wrapping up our yearly phone swap challenge, TK Bay is dropping by to share some thoughts on premium phones and productivity! Our phone trade this year? Surface Duo vs Galaxy Note 20 Ultra! Maybe an LG snuck in too? When it comes to EXPENSIVE mobile gadgets, we have a LOT to talk about! Let’s get our tech week started right! Special Guest: TK BAY! TK on YouT...