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#SGGQA 419: Apple Pays Google for AI, Meta Earns on Ad Fraud, Vivo X300 Pro and OnePlus 15 Are Here!

November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

REPLAY CREW! Had a blast coming back this week to chat about TWO new phones that are rocking my socks! somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/10/s...

#SGGQA 419: Apple Pays Google for AI, Meta Earns on Ad Fraud, Vivo X300 Pro and OnePlus 15 Are Here!

We’re back with a new batch! Apple is paying for Google’s AI chops! Meta earns a fortune through fraud in ads. AT&T’s iPhone ads falsely promised everyone a free iPhone! Someo…

A Later Look at the Nothing Phone 3

November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! www.twitch.tv/somegadgetguy

#SGGQA 419: Apple Pays Google for AI, Meta Earns on Ad Fraud, Vivo X300 Pro and OnePlus 15 Are Here!

#tech #technology #technews #business #geek #gadgets #podcast #livestream #Apple #google #oneplus #android

November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

A little lichen patch on some dry desert rocks. Tele macro shot from the Vivo X300 Pro
flic.kr/p/2rEqUXi

#photo #photography #macro #macromonday #nature #android #androidography #bokeh

November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

I wasnt expecting to spend any time with the Nothing Phone 3.
I was pretty sure it wouldn't be something I would like. After picking up a loaner for a couple weeks, was my mind suddenly changed???
No. No it was not.
But now I have a video to share about the phone!
somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/08/a...

Nothing Phone 3. This phone really isn’t my jam. I didn’t think it would be for me, and shockingly, I was totally correct. As an enthusiast brand moves to making more expensive devices,…

A Later Look at the Nothing Phone 3

November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

I wasnt expecting to spend any time with the Nothing Phone 3.
I was pretty sure it wouldn't be something I would like. After picking up a loaner for a couple weeks, was my mind suddenly changed???
No. No it was not.
But now I have a video to share about the phone!
somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/08/a...

Nothing Phone 3. This phone really isn’t my jam. I didn’t think it would be for me, and shockingly, I was totally correct. As an enthusiast brand moves to making more expensive devices,…

Sony CRE-C20 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids – My Thoughts!

November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM

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Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Partnering with Sony to chat about my experiences with hidden hearing loss. This new generation of OTC hearing aids is getting really good! somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/07/s...

#tech #technology #technews #sony #geek #gadgets #audio #accessibility #video #youtube

Sony CRE-C20 OTC Hearing Aids! I have mild hearing loss, and I spent a couple weeks using these hearing aids from Sony. No prescription needed! The experience was really interesting. Would these be…

Sony CRE-C20 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids – My Thoughts!

November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Partnering with Sony to chat about my experiences with hidden hearing loss. This new generation of OTC hearing aids is getting really good! somegadgetguy.com/2025/11/07/s...

#tech #technology #technews #sony #geek #gadgets #audio #accessibility #video #youtube

Sony CRE-C20 OTC Hearing Aids! I have mild hearing loss, and I spent a couple weeks using these hearing aids from Sony. No prescription needed! The experience was really interesting. Would these be…

RuggON Sol 7 Windows Tablet: Rugged is Fun!

November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM

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Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Rugged tech is so much fun! RuggOn makes a MONSTER of a Windows tablet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VElM...
I hope we see more of these ideas in consumer grade gadgets.

#tech #technology #technews #review #gadgets #geek #windows #tablet #video #youtube

Vivo X300 Pro: One of the Best Phones of 2026 is HERE NOW!

November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

It's like living in the future! I'm 72 hours into using the vivo X300 Pro, and it's already one of the best phones of 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFFs...

#tech #technology #technews #review #geek #gadgets #smartphone #google #android #video #youtube

RuggON Sol 7 Windows Tablet: Rugged is Fun!

November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Rugged tech is so much fun! RuggOn makes a MONSTER of a Windows tablet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VElM...
I hope we see more of these ideas in consumer grade gadgets.

#tech #technology #technews #review #gadgets #geek #windows #tablet #video #youtube

Vivo X300 Pro: One of the Best Phones of 2026 is HERE NOW!

November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

It's like living in the future! I'm 72 hours into using the vivo X300 Pro, and it's already one of the best phones of 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFFs...

#tech #technology #technews #review #geek #gadgets #smartphone #google #android #video #youtube

If the Pixel 10 Pro struggles to keep up with a LAST gen Vivo…

November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Unfortunately I have to cancel the podcast this morning. I had a really rough night, and I dont think I can handle a stream. I hope everyone has a solid Monday morning, and we'll try a mid-week stream to have some fun.

November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Considering options for self hosting a password manager. Is Bitwarden still the way to go? Anyone have thoughts on that?

#foss #tech #security

November 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM

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Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

I honestly wasn't sure I would publish this one. I didn't intend to bag on the Pixel as hard as I did, but I can't help being a little frustrated with this year's phone launch...
somegadgetguy.com/2025/10/28/i...

#tech #technology #technews #geek #gadgets #android #smartphone #google #video

Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Vivo X200 Pro! Google’s newest phone is struggling to keep up with Vivo’s phone released in 2024. When we pay over a thousand dollars for a phone, what kind of ex…

If the Pixel 10 Pro struggles to keep up with a LAST gen Vivo…

October 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

I honestly wasn't sure I would publish this one. I didn't intend to bag on the Pixel as hard as I did, but I can't help being a little frustrated with this year's phone launch...
somegadgetguy.com/2025/10/28/i...

#tech #technology #technews #geek #gadgets #android #smartphone #google #video

Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Vivo X200 Pro! Google’s newest phone is struggling to keep up with Vivo’s phone released in 2024. When we pay over a thousand dollars for a phone, what kind of ex…

#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies! – PJ POD

October 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM

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J Mill

@rome24.bsky.social

I’m a catch the replay later this week.

Juan Carlos Bagnell @somegadgetguy.com · 16d

Replay crew! LONG show this week, but fun chatter about the OnePlus 15 and some of our fave SPOOKY movies! somegadgetguy.com/2025/10/27/s...

#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies!

Last Monday of the month, RIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN! Some news to cover as we wrap the month off, and I was hoping we could spend some time chatting about scary movies for the season. Let’s get …

#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies! – PJ POD

October 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Replay crew! LONG show this week, but fun chatter about the OnePlus 15 and some of our fave SPOOKY movies! somegadgetguy.com/2025/10/27/s...

#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies!

Last Monday of the month, RIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN! Some news to cover as we wrap the month off, and I was hoping we could spend some time chatting about scary movies for the season. Let’s get …

Reviving My Ten-Year-Old Razer Blade Laptop! So Long Windows 10…

October 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

Give us a share and come join the chat! The show is LIVE! www.twitch.tv/somegadgetguy

#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies!

#tech #technology #technews #geek #gadgets #smartphone #android #oneplus #oneplus15 #apple #visionpro #livestream #podcast #meta #ai #ar #VR

October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM

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Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

My old work laptop is too old to get an update to Windows 11. Funnily enough, my daughter's school laptop runs Ubuntu, and it's a LOT less powerful than my old work machine. Looks like it's time to swap the operating system and give her an upgrade!
somegadgetguy.com/2025/10/24/r...

It’s OLD, but it still works! I have a lot of fond memories using the laptop, traveling, and producing content. It’s too old for me now, and Microsoft cut off updates for Windows 11. It…

Reviving My Ten-Year-Old Razer Blade Laptop! So Long Windows 10…

October 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Juan Carlos Bagnell

@somegadgetguy.com

My old work laptop is too old to get an update to Windows 11. Funnily enough, my daughter's school laptop runs Ubuntu, and it's a LOT less powerful than my old work machine. Looks like it's time to swap the operating system and give her an upgrade!
somegadgetguy.com/2025/10/24/r...

It’s OLD, but it still works! I have a lot of fond memories using the laptop, traveling, and producing content. It’s too old for me now, and Microsoft cut off updates for Windows 11. It…