SomeGadgetGuy

That cranky tech nerd you watched that one time...

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2026-01-30 16:44:05 UTC

Friendly reminder to Apple users, if your subscriptions suddenly get more expensive over the next couple months, it's probably not services or creators getting greedy. Apple is an insufferable bully about payments and is mandating a percentage of all subscriptions paid through their payment processing. One example, Patreon subscriptions https://www.patreon.com/posts/apple-has-its-on-148395613
Apple lost a court case against Epic, so now you can pay for things through alternative payments systems on the iPhone, but if you keep using Apple payment processing, they're going to try and make it look like the subscription is getting greedy. They're hoping services and creators will just eat the price hikes to not upset Apple users.
I doubt many services or creators will take that hit when Apple users can pay outside the App Store's greed.

2026-01-21 16:08:46 UTC

There's really NO reason why a decent mid-range phone couldn't be someone's main desktop or laptop. The NexPhone is a mid-range rugged phone which connects to a monitor to be a Debian or Windows 11 PC! https://youtu.be/qfY5t6N8YxM
Phones are computers. I ramble on about this a lot in my videos. This phone is LITERALLY that!
#tech #technology #technews #android #linux #debian #windows #youtube #geek #gadgets #video

2025-09-23 17:53:44 UTC

Apple executives have long discussed how to slow innovation, or outright regress features, to get their customers to pay more less.
The iPhone Air is the realization of that greed.
https://somegadgetguy.com/2025/09/10/the-iphone-17-air-is-the-realization-of-apple-executives-wanting-to-charge-you-more-and-give-you-less/
#tech #apple #iphone #technews #gadgets #geek

2025-09-10 15:46:28 UTC

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That's a bummer. You shouldn't have to carry your laptop around everywhere.

2025-09-09 20:58:59 UTC

Of course Phone specs still matter. It’s silly to argue otherwise.
https://somegadgetguy.com/2025/09/09/of-course-phone-specs-still-matter-its-silly-to-argue-otherwise/
From a hardcore mobile junky, there's a LOT of information consumers are missing on their mobile devices, and it's probably costing them a lot in the long run...
#tech #technology #technews #geek #gadgets #android #smartphone
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2025-05-01 14:16:38 UTC

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This story hits a bit different, as Tim Cook is directly implicated as the person behind these strategies, and it's possible (though unlikely) this could lead to criminal cases.
Above all though, Apple HAS to comply with the court's order now. Apple isn't being gracious or magnanimous. They finally have to stop putting in blocks or pain points for app developers wanting to use alternative payment systems.

2025-05-01 14:04:51 UTC

Court finds Apple, executive lied under oath in Epic Games trial
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/court-finds-apple-executive-lied-under-oath.html
“In stark contrast to Apple’s initial in-court testimony, contemporaneous business documents reveal that Apple knew exactly what it was doing and at every turn chose the most anticompetitive option,” Rogers wrote. “To hide the truth, Vice-President of Finance, Alex Roman, outright lied under oath.”
#tech #technology #apple #technews #business

2025-03-27 22:46:16 UTC

It's so rad seeing more accessories and enclosures utilizing NVME drives. It's super easy to add HUGE storage to a laptop or mini PC.
https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4K9
Acasis 4-Bay Thunderbolt 4 NVME RAID Enclosure Review!
#tech #technology #gadgets #geek #review #youtube #storage #mac #windows

2025-03-19 21:49:03 UTC

I put in MY pre-order for a new Pebble Watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JewUs-Rsffs
Also, facing more EU regulator scrutiny over anti-competitive practices, why is Apple SO afraid of competition?
#tech #technology #geek #pebble #smartwatch #apple #technews #business

2025-02-19 22:01:04 UTC

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Because Apple historically likes to punish people who spend less on their phones with a significantly poorer overall experience.

2025-02-11 16:35:01 UTC

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It's a shame because a LOT of folks never got to hang with the V20 because of the issues with the G4 and G5.
Then that whole train, G7, G8, V30, V40, V50 we're all INCREDIBLE devices. They went out making the most feature complete pocket computers ever. It's such a bummer.

2025-02-11 16:29:05 UTC

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The G5 was the weakest for me, and then it was just a steady stream of hits until the company folded up their phone division. It's really a shame they never got the credit they deserved.

2025-02-11 15:37:09 UTC

Just saw a lovely little editorial nostalgic on LG phones, and the features they pioneered, like audiophile-grade headphone jacks. It's funny to me, being in this game as long as I have, that it came from a website that USED to be THE most critical of those features on LG phones. Hindsight is 20/20...
I used to get into HEATED debates about how to test those features, and present the value of those features to consumers. Often, the result was just to keep promoting what was already most popular in the market, instead of "challenging" readers to look at alternative devices.
Still, it's always a fun opportunity to trot out this old editorial I wrote about headphone and audio testing, and how most smartphone reviewers really didn't know ANYTHING about what they were discussing.
https://somegadgetguy.com/2017/11/30/how-android-police-and-gsmarena-and-others-get-smartphone-audio-wrong/

2025-01-25 19:23:55 UTC

I finally looked into the steps to revert my Microsoft 365 subscription from a new "CoPilot AI" plan to a "Classic" plan. I was not pleased with what I found...
https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4F_
#tech #technology #editorial #technews #ai #business #microsoft

2025-01-24 19:24:13 UTC

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it's frustrating also because the on-device machine learning stuff can be really helpful.
Things like camera autofocus have evolved radically thanks to better subject identification and eye tracking.
Or speech to text translation that can happen in almost real time to bring captioning as an accessibility feature. Just two examples off the top of my head.
We've dumped all this BS into a bucket CALLED "AI", but the really interesting practical stuff is now getting eclipsed by the tech bro marketing nonsense.
But otherwise, you know I TOTALLY agree, that more practical ports, memory expansion, replaceable batteries, and the ability to USE this incredible compute power in more areas would be GREATLY appreciated.

2025-01-24 19:08:53 UTC

It's getting really frustrating to see how AI is playing out in the mobile space.
Every year, we nerds demand silicon and performance improvements, but now the chip prices have climbed so high that it's starting to eat away at other component costs on EXPENSIVE phones.
Camera sensors THIS year might be down grades from camera sensors LAST year, because the chips got more expensive.
This is partly in service to hawking all this AI bullshit, but the snazziest new AI features coming to phones are mostly performed on data centers and in the cloud.
So, we're paying for these insanely powerful chips, that AREN'T doing the AI on-device much, and likely paying more for similar or downgraded productivity and photography features, all to INCREASE the demand on data centers (eating up more water and electricity).
The phone likely could have replace MOST consumer needs for laptops and desktops today, but instead we're trying to drive more cloud computing.
It's really disappointing.

2025-01-16 15:34:37 UTC

It's just kinda weird how tech cycles. I REALLY BADLY wanted a Switch, but I convinced myself to hold out for a refresh or the rumored "Switch Pro" all those years ago.
Then along the way, Steam Deck arrived, and it scratched that portable gaming itch.
From Steam and Humble Bundle sales, to free games on Epic and GoG, also reinforcing regularly, how much cheaper it is to buy games for PC.
Switch 2 looks really solid. I'm sure it's going to be a great siloed experience.
I dont think it's for me.

2024-11-29 03:17:31 UTC

My hope for you every day (but especially on the special days) is that you are safe, well fed, and spending time with people who care about you.
Happy Thanksgiving. 😊🦃♥️
https://youtube.com/shorts/WakwKyE9J24

2024-09-27 19:27:34 UTC

@npub1aza…5f8d I think you'd enjoy the sticker I put on my laptop...
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2024-09-18 14:53:16 UTC

For LinkedIn users, go to your settings, go to the Data Privacy Menu, select the option "Data for Generative AI Improvement".
Flip that switch to off.
#tech #ai #socialmedia #technews #linkedin #privacy
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2024-09-08 20:19:45 UTC

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"Not at all. Go ahead and wrap this up since it's so important to you who talks last, instead of who's right."
I've only gotten to play that out ONCE, and it was glorious.

2024-08-23 18:22:24 UTC

https://somegadgetguy.com/b/49n
Asking a legit question, and curious what folks thoughts are. Phones with a hinge that bend and fold, we’ve had them for several years now.
However, they haven’t reached much market share, and aren’t expected to be that popular over the next five years.
Is the folding phone done?
#tech #technology #geek #android #editorial #news #technews #bbtg #google

2024-08-21 15:03:28 UTC

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Yeah... Didn't love waking up to read that this morning...

2024-08-08 16:06:25 UTC

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I never played much with the badged chromeboxes, but I have a whole collection of little nuc and nuc clones. I FLIPPING LOVE the 4x4 mini PC form factor.

2024-08-02 02:33:37 UTC

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OMG! I'm showing my 8 year old the muppet movie for the first time RIGHT NOW!!!
So much explaining about who all these actors used to be, and how the joke was they were super famous for the time...

2024-06-24 14:32:46 UTC

Reviewing the new Surface Laptop! A quick follow up, A LOT of this is working great! https://somegadgetguy.com/b/47K
It’s almost like we totally could have predicted this over the last year of Windows on ARM!
Basically, the experience has improved to the point, where I don’t think many people will know that anything is different. Some of the core issues will obviously arrive from BETA software and X86 drivers, but what does that actually look like now? Well, it looks pretty darn good.
After my first impressions, here are some quick follow up thoughts on networking, storage and accessories, audio gear, and a fun little skit about gamer bros.
I’m sure there’s nothing in this that might be deemed controversial.
ENJOY!
#tech #technology #review #geek #bbtg #microsoft #laptop #windows #windows11 #ai #copilot #video #qualcomm

2024-06-21 23:10:42 UTC

Patreon Early access: https://www.patreon.com/posts/arm-powered-pc-3-106647548
Follow up thoughts on ARM PC networking, storage and accessories, audio gear, and a fun little skit about gamer bros. I'm sure there's nothing in this that might be deemed controversial. ENJOY!
#tech #technology #geek #bbtg #microsoft #surface #windows #windows11 #copilot #ai #review #laptop #gaming #pc #pcgaming
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2024-06-04 04:29:31 UTC

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completely unhinged and un-containable.

2024-06-04 04:12:18 UTC

It just clicked in my brain. What I haven't been able to articulate about why I'm so anxious about #Windows Recall. I'm sure others have already gotten to where I am.
It's worse than "a system that tracks everything you do" and stores that info in a basic database that could be easily compromised.
It's worse than a nanny surveillance tool for companies to spy on their employees.
It's inescapable.
It doesn't matter if I make a dozen "how to disable recall" tutorials. The second YOUR data shows up on someone ELSE'S screen, it's in THEIR recall database.
It won't matter if you're a master #security expert specialist. You can't account for EVERY other computer you've ever interacted with. If a family member looks up an old email with your personal data in it, your data is now at risk.
If THEIR system is compromised YOUR data is at risk.
I just went from "vague feeling of unease" to "actively writing templates to canvas elected officials, regulators, and attorneys general."