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Juan Carlos Bagnell
@somegadgetguy.com
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Former commercial casting director, turned cranky tech pundit and consumer electronics geek.
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I tried coming up with a "Highs and Lows" script for tech in 2025, and really struggled making a list. No matter how I organized it though, Windows was my most conflicted tech THING of the year. Allow me to explain...

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Was Windows 11 The Most CONFLICTING Tech of 2025?
I was trying to make a list of tech that got me excited AND concerned in 2025, and I couldn’t finish a proper script on it. No matter what I wrote though, Windows was the “winner”…
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December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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We're getting nerdy with some bar graphs! www.patreon.com/posts/oneplu...

This year's new chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek are off to a bit of a rough start. They're both GREAT at scoring HUGE numbers in benchmarks, but how do they handle REAL apps YOU might use?
OnePlus 15 vs Vivo X300 Pro By the Benchmarks: Are these Upgrades? | SomeGadgetGuy
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December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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OnePlus 15 is FINALLY available for pre-order! Some solid trade in deals, and a free gift you can add like some earbuds or a case. More info here onepluscom.pxf.io/RGBEbg
OnePlus 15 | Flagship Power & Massive 7,300 mAh Battery
Discover the OnePlus 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 165 Hz display, and 80W fast charging. A massive 7,300 mAh battery keeps you going all day long.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Tiny wireless microphones for LESS than a pair of earbuds? This kinda blows my mind. 1More is known for making solid headphones, so let's take a listen to their first mic for content creators!

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Tiny wireless mics for LESS than a pair of earbuds? 1More Pixie Review!
Super teeny, and really cute! 1More makes some great headphones. Now, they’re trying their hand at some content creator hardware. Will these be the mics you use on your next project? Let&#821…
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December 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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I LOVE seeing devs bring older PC and console games to Android. Our phones are now WILDLY overkill powerful, and a modern phone can often rival an older PC.
But it's also stupid to see a game like Red Dead Redemption 1 on sale for phones for a PENNY MORE than a bundle of RDR1 & RDR2 on Steam.
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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It's that magical time of year where we celebrate that Die Hard isn't just a Christmas movie, it's unironically one of the best Christmas films ever made.
Allow me to explain...

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#movies #film #christmas #cinema #movie #diehard
Die Hard is a Christmas Movie! It's the BEST Christmas Film!
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December 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Replay crew! Some minor audio gremlins this week on the replay, but had a GREAT chat this week! Some really interesting tech news is GO! somegadgetguy.com/2025/12/01/s...

#SGGQA 422: ChatGPT With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor
#SGGQA 422: AI With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony’s New Camera Sensor
A study is out showing you learn better with traditional search than with AI summaries. ChatGPT might start incorporating ads. Memory prices are skyrocketing, and this is probably bad news for the …
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December 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! youtube.com/live/dvcG1bU...

#SGGQA 422: ChatGPT With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor

#tech #technology #technews #business #podcast #livestream #geek #gadgets #android #openai #ai #apple #iphone #valve #gaming #gamingnews
#SGGQA 422: AI With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor
A study is out showing you learn better with traditional search than with AI summaries. ChatGPT might start incorporating ads. Memory prices are skyrocketing, and this is probably bad news for the Gal...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Oh cool. The Plex Lifetime pass is on sale for $150 www.plex.tv/plans/
This is for you, fan.
Save 40% on any Plex Pass subscription with code ANYPASS40, this week only.
www.plex.tv
November 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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My hope for you every day (but especially on the special days) that you are safe, warm, well fed, and spending time with people who care about you.
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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I wish we could get smaller premium phones like this in the USA. This is what REAL competition would look like for a NICE phone. somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/26/v...

Vivo X300 Review: A Petite Purple POWERHOUSE

#smartphone #tech #technology #technews #android #geek #gadgets #review #video #youtube
Vivo X300 Review: A Petite Purple POWERHOUSE
Vivo X300 Review! NON PRO! This punchy purple people eater is a monster option from the brand this year. While many manufacturer’s are scaling back or removing features, Vivo is pushing upgra…
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November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Just a bit of fun on the Patreon: taking viewer nominations for the best Android games released this year!
What mobile titles deserved more attention?
www.patreon.com/posts/144345...
I Need YOUR Nominations for Best Android Games of 2025! | SomeGadgetGuy
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November 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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I wish we could get smaller premium phones like this in the USA. This is what REAL competition would look like for a NICE phone. somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/26/v...

Vivo X300 Review: A Petite Purple POWERHOUSE

#smartphone #tech #technology #technews #android #geek #gadgets #review #video #youtube
Vivo X300 Review: A Petite Purple POWERHOUSE
Vivo X300 Review! NON PRO! This punchy purple people eater is a monster option from the brand this year. While many manufacturer’s are scaling back or removing features, Vivo is pushing upgra…
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November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Just a bit of fun on the Patreon: taking viewer nominations for the best Android games released this year!
What mobile titles deserved more attention?
www.patreon.com/posts/144345...
I Need YOUR Nominations for Best Android Games of 2025! | SomeGadgetGuy
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November 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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REPLAY CREW! Had a super fun time rambling with my chat about Google HACKING AirDrop! somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/24/s...

Come marvel at my ability to run a stream from a hotel room as we discuss more AI shenanigans and the ability to AirDrop files to Androids!
#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let’s Chat About AirDrop on Android…
We’re on the road! Keeping this week’s show a little leaner. For the last Monday of the month, let’s talk about all this AirDrop on Android stuff, and then we’ll let the cha…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:

zombiesrungame.com

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I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
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November 24, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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REPLAY CREW! Had a super fun time rambling with my chat about Google HACKING AirDrop! somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/24/s...

Come marvel at my ability to run a stream from a hotel room as we discuss more AI shenanigans and the ability to AirDrop files to Androids!
#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let’s Chat About AirDrop on Android…
We’re on the road! Keeping this week’s show a little leaner. For the last Monday of the month, let’s talk about all this AirDrop on Android stuff, and then we’ll let the cha…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE ON THE ROAD! youtube.com/live/xbN8_x2...

Come marvel at my ability to run a stream from a hotel room as we discuss more AI shenanigans and the ability to AirDrop files to Androids!

#tech #podcast #gadgets #AI #google #apple #android #ios
#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let's Chat About AirDrop on Android...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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I really hate AI search.
I searched to see if a Japanese film had been released on blu ray yet. "Yes, "The Exit 8" is available on Blu-ray. You can find it on platforms like Amazon and Best Buy. The Blu-ray release date is currently to be announced, but it is expected to be available in Q1 2026."
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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This holiday season, I'm asking for your help! Talk to your family and friends about cleaning out old gadgets and batteries they might have laying around. Old batteries can be dangerous.

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#tech #technology #psa #health #safety #batteryfire #recycle #ewaste #holidays
Help Your Family Clean Out the eWaste this Holiday Season!
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November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Early access on the Patreon! www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x...
In terms of yearly updates, I might be MORE excited about the X300 than I am the X300 Pro...

#tech #technology #review #vivo #android #smartphones #geek #gadgets
Vivo X300: A Petite Purple POWERHOUSE | SomeGadgetGuy
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November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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An example of what good regulation can really do for technology.
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Lots of folks speculating about AirDrop working on the Pixel, if it was reverse engineering, or asking if Apple might break the compatibility. The reality might be a bit more mundane. Seems Apple is just being forced to play by regulators' rules...
youtu.be/t2I9FyZdhbs
Android and AirDrop: Who Deserves the Credit for Getting This working?
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November 22, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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Lots of folks speculating about AirDrop working on the Pixel, if it was reverse engineering, or asking if Apple might break the compatibility. The reality might be a bit more mundane. Seems Apple is just being forced to play by regulators' rules...
youtu.be/t2I9FyZdhbs
Android and AirDrop: Who Deserves the Credit for Getting This working?
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November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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HA! The Article of the DMA that "encourages" Apple to allow for better compatibility with competing products (like earbuds, watches, and services like AirDrop) is Article 6(7)!
SIX SEVEN YALL!!!
Benefits for business and end users What does this mean for me as an iPhone user? The objective of Article 6(7) DMA is that devices, apps and products from third parties can be used on an iPhone as seamlessly as Apple’s own products. The specification decisions adopted today support Apple in achieving this objective, by detailing how to securely allow third parties to use certain features that are so far only available to Apple devices. For example, the specification decision on connected devices aims to enable, amongst others, the following improvements: iPhone users will have enhanced possibilities to receive push notifications including pictures on their non-Apple smartwatch and reply to these notifications. iPhone users will also be able to pair their non-Apple connected devices such as headphones and smartwatches more seamlessly and easily with the iPhone. Non-Apple devices such as virtual reality headsets will benefit from better and faster data connections with the iPhone. Developers will be able to integrate alternative solutions to Apple’s AirDrop and AirPlay services on the iPhone. As a result, iPhone users will be able to choose from different and innovative services to share files with other users and cast media content from their iPhones to TVs. Thanks to these new possibilities, in the future new and innovative devices may be developed for the iPhone users, something which was until now constrained by the lack of full interoperability.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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HA! The Article of the DMA that "encourages" Apple to allow for better compatibility with competing products (like earbuds, watches, and services like AirDrop) is Article 6(7)!
SIX SEVEN YALL!!!
Benefits for business and end users What does this mean for me as an iPhone user? The objective of Article 6(7) DMA is that devices, apps and products from third parties can be used on an iPhone as seamlessly as Apple’s own products. The specification decisions adopted today support Apple in achieving this objective, by detailing how to securely allow third parties to use certain features that are so far only available to Apple devices. For example, the specification decision on connected devices aims to enable, amongst others, the following improvements: iPhone users will have enhanced possibilities to receive push notifications including pictures on their non-Apple smartwatch and reply to these notifications. iPhone users will also be able to pair their non-Apple connected devices such as headphones and smartwatches more seamlessly and easily with the iPhone. Non-Apple devices such as virtual reality headsets will benefit from better and faster data connections with the iPhone. Developers will be able to integrate alternative solutions to Apple’s AirDrop and AirPlay services on the iPhone. As a result, iPhone users will be able to choose from different and innovative services to share files with other users and cast media content from their iPhones to TVs. Thanks to these new possibilities, in the future new and innovative devices may be developed for the iPhone users, something which was until now constrained by the lack of full interoperability.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM