My private discord got a little lit up on this one. Pre-orders are live for two new Pebble smartwatches!
https://ericmigi.com/blog/introducing-two-new-pebbleos-watches
I MAYBE already put in pre-order... Maybe...
Replay crew! Today's show was a BANGER! Catch the audio and video replays here https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Jk
SGGQA 388 Desktop Mode Coming to Android, Google Play Games on PC, Tesla Autopilot Drives Through Walls
Dang. Robocop Rogue City is $10 right now. That's SUPER worth it if you haven't played it yet. It's the best Robocop 3 movie we never got. https://www.humblebundle.com/store/robocop-rogue-city
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro review is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-pad-7-pro-124310282?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
It's a delightful slab of compute power, which is impressively capable at work and gaming. I think we're really close to that tipping point where this kind of hardware is a better solution for more people's daily needs.
We're SO close...
It's got a funny name, but it's a solid portable cinema headset!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl718rP-65U
I'm working with Goovis to chat about a VR inspired twist on a head mounted display!
The best premium phone camera of 2025? I think so! Here's the conclusion to my Vivo X200 Pro Camera Deep Dive! I included a SEVEN MINUTE section on lens quality. I'm really proud of how that section came out 
REPLAY CREW! I'll be honest. I was kind of a grumpy butt this week on the show. I'm blaming daylight savings. Anywho, if you're into the CRANKY rants, this week's show is for you!
#SGGQA 387 Apple Delays AI Features, Pixel 4a Recalled for Battery Safety, Do You Have Old DVDs?
https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4J_
Apple dodges another Apple Watch ban, and they are delaying new AI features for the iPhone. Microsoft and OpenAI might be going through a rough patch. Google still needs to sell off divisions to satisfy the DOJ. DVD's are apparently rotting, and not all can be replaced. The Pixel 4a could be having a Note 7 moment.
And we should chat a LITTLE about the 40 minute camera review I just produced...
Let's get our tech week started right!
I always wait for updates before producing a phone camera DEEP dive, and I'm glad I held off. The Vivo X200 Pro might be THE best premium phone camera of 2025.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x200-pro-124000040?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Here's a 40 minute look at the performance and optics for my Patrons!
A cut down version of this video will be available publicly later in the week. 
The BEST case and accessories for the Pixel 9 Pro (also works GREAT for OTHER phones)! https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4JW
Taking a quick spin around the Peak Design SlimLink mount system, and it doesn't interfere with MagSafe!
What You NEED to Know About SmartGlasses (and why Apple keeps failing at them)!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7opOW1P8584
Why wait for Apple or Meta to eventually make SOMETHING some day in the future? You can play with a real gadget today!
HAPPY WORLD HEARING DAY!
I make my living on my ears, and I've been really concerned by the data that shows increased rates of hearing loss in young people AND a disturbing correlation between hearing loss and degenerative brain diseases.
We should be doing a better job of protecting our hearing, and educating our kids to treat their ears better too.
Here's a thread to continue some of that chat! 
REPLAY CREW! We had a great show with a TON of viewer chat Q&A at the end! https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4JL
#SGGQA 386: Xiaomi 15 Series is Out, MWC 2025 Kicks Off, AMD GPUs Looking Good, Apple Sued Over Carbon Claims!
Xiaomi 15 performance has been very poor during the embargo. OF COURSE there was an announcement-day patch, and it significantly improved real-world performance across a wide collection of apps and services. https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-15-by-we-123487332
Xiaomi made me scramble to re-do all my tests, but now you can see what the phone can REALLY do.
Early access on the Patreon! The Xiaomi 15 is here, but the phone I have is NOT ready for a review! https://www.patreon.com/posts/xiaomi-15-not-123472388
For how expensive this new 8 Elite chip from Qualcomm is, Xiaomi sent us devices that are scoring behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in my tests. This is not an optimized experience yet.
Wouldn't you know it, we got a DAY ONE patch on the reveal of this phone! Any review out now is ALREADY OBSOLETE! HURRAH! We get to do DOUBLE the work in covering this phone!
We're FLUSH with amazing headphones in this "middle premium" price tier, and then Meze sends these my way and they totally rock my socks...
https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4JH
Meze 105 AER Open Back Headphones: Battling Planars?
As we're getting more info on the Xiaomi 15 line of phones, it's worth revisiting this video I put out after the Pixel 9 Pro launch. I was joking about comparing a Pixel 9 Pro against an older Xiaomi, but when I did it, the result was just kinda sad for the Pixel...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-9-pro-xl-111306811
If you're feeling like "phones are kinda dull", you might be stuck in the Samsung, Apple, Google trap. There are REALLY fun things happening outside those three...
I dont post tons of "deals" and affiliate links, but a Red Magic 10 Pro for $636.65 is a pretty good score. https://amzn.to/4h6DQqi
A fan cooled, high performance phone, which still has a headphone jack, arriving for hundreds less than most other companies "basic premium" phones.
This was a fun review to put together!
KZ makes some really fun earbuds that can HYPE your favorite music, but their new Zenith IEMs deliver a more mature sound than I was expecting! https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4JD
On the Patreon: OnePlus 13 Camera Conclusion: Treading Water in a Sea of Downgrades...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-13-water-123028550
All phone brands this year are trying to cut component costs to keep prices in check. It's a victory when we can say "at least this doesn't feel like a downgrade when using it".
Still, for the similarity in camera experience year over year, there is ONE SMALL gripe I have with the new cameras on the OnePlus 13...
Replay Crew! Super fun chat this week, and we covered a LOT more tech news than I thought we would! Sharing and reviewing on your fave podcast apps is always GREATLY appreciated!
https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4J9
SGGQA 385: Meta Says Piracy is Legal When THEY Do It, and Apple REALLY Hates Making Phones for the Poors...
ANOTHER law firm has been caught using AI to write briefs with fake cases cited. Microsoft trial shows that more people think AI is lame once they learn how it works. Meta says piracy is legal. Amazon kills their Android app store. Apple does pull end to end encryption in the UK, like we said they would.
And a new iPhone is out that basically confirms Apple hates poor people.
Let's get our tech week started right!
