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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 06/10/2026

Tiny little mantis sun bathing on a hot morning. Smaller than my pinkie. Patient little bug let me get UP close for a portrait. Telephoto sensor, Vivo X300 Pro. Standard auto, no edits. flic.kr/p/2sEHfeG #photo #photography #nature #insect #insects #bokeh #android #androidography #macro

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Little mantis on a hot morning (Vivo X300 Pro)

Found this little guy sun bathing. Suspicious, but was patient enough to let me get a photo. Telephoto sensor on the X300 Pro, not portrait mode, no edits

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 12/10/2026

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! youtube.com/live/UuOxvIa... AI is SUPER unprofitable, and OpenAI was WAY off guessing on their revenue. NVIDIA halts 5090 sales. Sony gives up on VR, while we get closer to running PS5 games on PC. AND I STILL DONT HAVE A STEAM FRAME!

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#SGGQA 462: NVIDIA Halts 5090, PC Sales PLUNGE, OpenAI Profit Failure, Still No Steam Frame

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 12/10/2026

REPLAY CREW! somegadgetguy.com/2026/10/12/s... AI is SUPER unprofitable, and OpenAI was WAY off guessing on their revenue. NVIDIA halts 5090 sales. Sony gives up on VR, while we get closer to running PS5 games on PC. AND I STILL DONT HAVE A STEAM FRAME!

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#SGGQA 462: NVIDIA Halts 5090, PC Sales PLUNGE, OpenAI Profit Failure, Still No Steam Frame

Trump Mobile could be in more trouble after hack. AI bubble bursting as OpenAI details $20 billion dollar revenue gap. Nvidia is halting production on the 5090. SpaceX looks to become a proper cell…

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! youtube.com/live/j8zeaxY6ElI Google facing MULTIPLE lawsuits, Apple fending off AI issues from Meta, iPhone modems are failing, and the Pixel 10A just got a price hike! #tech #technews #technology #apple #google #ai #meta #geek […]

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 05/10/2026

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! youtube.com/live/j8zeaxY... Google facing MULTIPLE lawsuits, Apple fending off AI issues from Meta, iPhone modems are failing, and the Pixel 10A just got a price hike!

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#SGGQA 461: iPhone Modems Failing, Google Lawsuits, Pixel 10A Price Hike

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 28/09/2026

Had a great time chatting with Darren and Jason on The Tech Disruptors Podcast! AI powered crying robots for people to abuse, bleeding edge mobile camera tech, folding phones, and Google Pixel deficiencies. Give it a listen! www.youtube.com/live/nYqOhIH...

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Episode 32/26: Guest Juan Bagnell (SomeGadgetGuy)

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 28/09/2026

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! youtube.com/live/1KhhmfC... Chat takes the lead, as we cover AI issues, Jensen Huang's war against children, Facebook's (potentially) shocking legal bills, and my inability to order a Steam Frame!

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#SGGQA 460: Facebook Lawsuits, Jensen Huang vs Children, Still No Steam Frame

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 28/09/2026

REPLAY CREW! somegadgetguy.com/2026/09/28/s... Chat takes the lead, as we cover AI issues, Jensen Huang's war against children, Facebook's (potentially) shocking legal bills, and my inability to order a Steam Frame!

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#SGGQA 460: Facebook Lawsuits, Jensen Huang vs Children, Still No Steam Frame!

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH! We’re keeping the stream casual, and going where the chat wants to take us! Some important political stories to cover. Facebook could be on the hook for $200 Billion…

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 30/09/2026

Plugging some hard drives into your router can be a MASSIVE upgrade for your home or office. I run a little consumer NAS, and it was time to transfer to something more professional! UGREEN sponsored this video to chat about upgrading our storage! youtu.be/zn3iVQdeby8

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Professional Storage: UGREEN NAS DXP6800 ULTRA

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 25/09/2026

Killing me Valve! Killing me! I'm trying to give you money, a lot of money, for a VR headset, and I'm still stuck in the reservation queue. Got my Arcturus Camera upgrade here already, waiting for the Frame. Just no Frame to plug it into. 😑

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

In the same way that I might hold for an update on a phone brand I like, it's important to me, that I treat devices I don't like the same way. But before I really dig into the Pixel 11 Pro, we still gotta rant about the state of tech reviews for a minute... or […] [Original post on techhub.social]

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 26/09/2026

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Pixel 11 Pro XL: Is it cooked?

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 24/09/2026

Just slapping a hardware keyboard on an Android phone isn't always a great experience. What's it look like when we change up the software? youtu.be/UUC7ss2cszE Titan 2 Updates and Mink Launcher! #tech #technews #technology #geek #gadgets #android #smartphone #review #video #youtube

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This makes keyboard phones better! (Mink Launcher on the Unihertz Titan 2)

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 21/09/2026

Give us a share, and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! youtube.com/live/P6NSSsI... New phone and laptop chips from Mediatek! A new Vivo smartphone! And can Snap save AR? #tech #technews #technology #android #smartphone #android #iphone #apple #geek #gadgets #mediatek #livestream #podcast

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#SGGQA 459 - Vivo X500 Chinese Launch, Dimensity 9600 Announced, Snap Specs Reactions!

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Give us a share, and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! youtube.com/live/P6NSSsIOfXU New phone and laptop chips from Mediatek! A new Vivo smartphone! And can Snap save AR? #tech #technews #technology #android #smartphone #android #iphone #apple […] [Original post on techhub.social]

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

As a matter of principle, I've refused to show or use Meta glasses in my tech coverage. What's it look like when another brand offers an alternative promoting privacy and security? Here's my first impressions on HTC Vive Eagle! youtu.be/LXLTxlf_9hQ […] [Original post on techhub.social]

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 03/09/2026

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HTC Vive Eagle First Impressions: THE Alternative AI Glasses!

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

Poco has a great bang for buck reputation, but as prices climb on phones like the F9 Ultra, does it still represent a good value? youtu.be/5A7aoiAYmR8 Is it enough to be the most powerful Android of the year (so far)? #tech #technology #technews […] [Original post on techhub.social]

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 01/09/2026

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Poco F9 Ultra Review: The Most Powerful Android of 2026 (so far)?

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Tasting History with Max Miller @tastinghistory.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Announcing the Tasting History Board Game! As a board game nerd, I cannot tell you how excited I am about this. And it’s made by human artists and designers. No AI. Follow the campaign here - launchoracle.com/salt-games/t...

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Max Miller's Tasting History The Board Game

Discover Tasting History with Max Miller: The Board Game, designed by Michael Shinall. Follow the Kickstarter campaign and get the Garum Expansion Deck free!

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026

RE: flipboard.com/@androidauth/android-… No it doesn't. It's actually worse than the 10 Pro for zooming in closer […]

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 20/08/2026

Come on Google. I mean... I already bought the phone... It's HERE in my hands... Sending me an email NOW to "meet the new Pixel 11 series" is really irritating...

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 20/08/2026

Still trying to improve my ASMR game. Taking another stab at this with the Pixel 11 Pro XL unboxing. There's not much to unbox, but at least you can REALLY HEAR it! youtube.com/shorts/1LErB... #tech #technews #shorts #youtube #google #pixel11

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Headphones on! Let's UnBox Pixel 11 Pro! #asmr #unboxing #android #google

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 20/08/2026

I was hoping the rumors of a better telephoto camera on the Pixel 11 Pro would prove true, but sadly, like so many other aspects of the Pixel experience, this too might be WORSE than its predecessor... somegadgetguy.com/2026/08/20/n...

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No. Pixel 11 Pro Does NOT Take Better Close Up Photos Than The Pixel 10 Pro.

A rumor I was hoping to be true, but like so many other areas of the Pixel Pro experience, the 11 Pro might actually be worse than its predecessors. Google has changed the camera sensors on the 11 …

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026

Still trying to improve my ASMR game. Taking another stab at this with the Pixel 11 Pro XL unboxing. There's not much to unbox, but at least you can REALLY HEAR it! youtube.com/shorts/1LErBT2Daiw?feat… #tech #technews #shorts #youtube #google #pixel11

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“The Original Gothic Gangster” Trever Aeon @treveraeon.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Listen yall if you wanna learn about the goth subculture, ya know, the MUSIC based subculture get the fuck off the internet AND GO TO THE FUCKING CLUB OR A SHOW. I will literally direct you (what you think The Big Bat is a play nickname?) Otherwise shut the entire fuck up.

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My Alter Ego Live Performance

ALT: My Alter Ego Live Performance

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 31/07/2026

I love seeing a headphone company collaborate on a special edition earbud! youtu.be/8lmzh_jXReM Status Audio make some of my favorite true wireless earbuds, but is this Golden edition worth the price hike? #tech #technews #technology #music #audio #headphones #geek #gadgets #review #video #youtube

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Status Pro X GoldenSound Edition True Wireless Earbuds: Worth the Price Increase?

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 31/07/2026

We're in a portable audio renaissance, and the quality we can hear on portable gear is astounding. Questyle brings a bit of glam to their DAC, but it certainly isn't the cheapest DAC on the market... youtu.be/qwhUOsiqM9Y #tech #technews #audio #music #video #review

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HUGE Sound with a Bigger Battery! Questyle M18i Max Bluetooth DAC Review!

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 24/07/2026

10 years ago, I wrote a blog post on phone cameras that ballooned into THOUSANDS of words on the topic. I turned that into a book. That book is TEN YEARS OLD! youtu.be/DlOBfVAE09s I just published a massive update to the book, and I'm excited to share that it's now available on a new ebook store!

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Take Better Photos: Smartphone Photography for Noobs! TENTH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!

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Tasting History with Max Miller @tastinghistory.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Medieval Capon (castrated rooster) in milk and honey

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 20/07/2026

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! twitch.tv/somegadgetguy Google, Apple, and Twitter in hot water over AI "undressing" apps. Netflix shares take a tumble. And we say a fond farewell to OnePlus!

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/07/2026

I've been recommending these "face displays" for years now. They are a great experience for travel and privacy. They work with almost every phone, tablet, laptop, or game console. They can get pricey though, so it's nice to see an option that streamlines the […] [Original post on techhub.social]

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 10/07/2026

I've recommended "face displays" for years now. It's a great experience for travel and privacy. They work with almost every phone, tablet, laptop, or game console. They can get pricey tho, so it's nice to see an option at a more wallet friendly price. youtu.be/hfERMLXV52U

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XBX A01+ Review: More Affordable XR Glasses from XREAL

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 01/07/2026

I'm sure everyone has seen a headline about a Roblox lawsuit, but do folks realize how many cases are happening? Attorney Whitney Ray Di Bona from Drugwatch sits down to chat about the cases and how to protect kids online. somegadgetguy.com/2026/06/29/r...

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Roblox Lawsuits and Protecting Kids Online: An Interview with Whitney Ray Di Bona of Drugwatch

“Won’t someone PLEASE think of the children?!?!” I understand tech enthusiast skepticism when those appeals are made, as we can all remember times when “protecting children&…

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 03/07/2026

It might be a new normal using gadgets to help beat the heat. Instead of a bulky neck fan, what if you could use something more discrete? Sony might have something here... youtu.be/Yb1WHr55D0c #tech #technology #geek #gadgets #video #review

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Sony REON Pocket Pro Plus: Beat the Heat and Stay Discrete!

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SomeGadgetGuy @somegadgetguy.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/07/2026

Cool. Now do RAM, but make the fines a double digit percentage of revenue for all the time that the manufacturers have been caught price fixing. Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims […]

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 23/06/2026

I made a promise this week during the podcast. Instead of sharing ragebait from tech influencers, I wanted to see people share really good tech community content from smaller creators who deserve more attention. Tag me too, and I'll re-share EVERY post like that I see.

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Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 26/06/2026

I think this is a bit of a concerning trend for these little mini PCs. Where we used to find some REALLY fun bang for buck deals, now it seems costs are rising and making this a harder recommendation... youtu.be/zLQ1iZNRY0s

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Kamrui P2 Mini PC Review: Is it INEXPENSIVE, or is it CHEAP?

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