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If you own a car or drive one regularly there are two automotive tech gadgets we recommend everyone have in the car trunk. A portable tire inflator and an OBDII scanner. Roger explains what they do and why they're an indispensable part of any motorists roadside kit.
Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang
Show Notes Here.
Highlights:
ANCEL AD410 Enhanced OBD2 Scanner
- Read Codes:
- Erase Codes:
- DTC Lookup:
- Freeze Frame:
- On-board Monitor Test:
- Vehicle Informaiton:
- Live Data Stream:
- O2 Sensor Test:
- EVAP System Test:
- I/M Readinesss (Inspection/Maintenance):
MSRP: $49.99
AstroAI Portable Air Compressor
- LED Light,
- Inflate up to 150 PSI,
- Power Source - 12V DC or 110V AC (with adapter)
MSRP: $31.99
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Apple's iPhone 17 Pro features two distinct models. The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple Vision Show's Eileen Rivera shares her experience living with the iPhone 17 Pro Max and whether or not the price and size increase is really worth it.
Starring Sarah Lane, Eileen Rivera
Show notes here.
Highlights:
- Super Retina XDR display
6.9‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
2868‑by‑1320-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant:
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes
- A19 Pro chip
6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
6‑core GPU with Neural Accelerators
16‑core Neural Engine
Hardware‑accelerated ray tracing
- 48MP Pro Fusion camera system
48MP Fusion Main: 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide:
13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view
- 48MP Fusion Telephoto:
100 mm (4x), ƒ/2.8 aperture,
- Video playback
Up to 39 hours
- Video playback (streamed)
Up to 35 hours
Price: Starts at $1199
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Is Elgato's Facecam 4K the best webcam you can get without upgrading to a more expensive MILC solution? Tom Merritt shares his experience living with the webcam and what people need to know about what the Facecam 4K offers and the features it falls short on.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt.
Link to show notes.
Highlights:
IMAGE SENSOR
SONY® STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor 1/1.8"
OPTICS
Elgato Prime Lens
APERTURE
f/4.0
*When connected by USB 3.0, otherwise MJPEG only
VIDEO RESOLUTIONS (USB 3.0)
2160p60 (MJPG only), 2160p30 (NV12/MJPG only), 1440p60 (NV12/MJPG only), 1440p30, 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, 540p60, 540p30
VIDEO RESOLUTIONS (USB 2.0)
1080p60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, 540p60, 540p30
HDR-SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS
2160p30, 1440p30, 1080p30, 720p30, 540p30
MOUNTING POINT
1/4-inch thread
SUPPORTED FILTERS
49 mm
CONNECTION
USB Type-C
USB VIDEO CLASS
UVC standard v1.5
Price - $199.99
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Microsoft's Surface Go, a 2-in-1 detachable tablet laptop, was a marvel of power and portability but it doesn't meet the system requirements needed to run Windows 11. But what about the latest Ubuntu release? Rich shares his experience buying a used Surface Go cheap and getting it work with Ubuntu Linux including support for the Surface Go's stylus pen and eraser. Can Linux make an old machine new again?
Starring Sarah Lane and Richard Stroffolino
To read the show notes in a separate page click here!
Highlights
Surface Go (1st Generation)
- Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB SSD
- I would not recommend the base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage
- Price new $399
- Price used at Goodwill: $80
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Using DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras or MILC is popular way for streamers and YouTubers to up the video quality of their content. Dan Campos shares his experience using Sony's A6400 as a webcam and as a field video camera and shares some things you need to know before you buy one for yourself.
Starring Sarah Lane, Dan Campos
Show Notes Here
Highlights:
- 23.5 x 15.6 mm APS-C CMOS sensor
- Real-time eye auto focus, and real-time tracking.
- Sony E Lens Mount
- Sensor Resolution: 25 Megapixels (24.2 mpx effective, 6000x4000)
- No image stabilization
- Internal video recording in AVCHD and XAVC S up to UHD 4K (60 fps). Slow and Quick Mode allows recording in HD at speeds between 1-120 frames per second.
- 180 degrees tilting 3" screen
- 1 Micro HDMI output
- 1 3.5 mm TRS stereo microphone input
- 1 Micro USB input (power and data)
- 1 NP-FW50 rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAH battery.
- Single slot for SD/SDHD/SDXC/ Memory Stick Duo Hybrid. No internal storage.
- Body only: $898 USD
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Want to stay comfortable without cranking your AC or furnace? Allison Sheridan reviews Dyson's bladeless desk fan and Ororo's heated vest. Personal climate control that keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter while slashing your energy bills.
Starring Sarah Lane and Allison Sheridan.
Show Notes Here.
Highlights:
Ororo SureWarm® Women's 7-Zone Dual-Control Classic Pro Heated Vest
Heating Performance:
- Seven(7) heating zones: upper body (left & right shoulders, neck, left & right mid-back), left & right hand pockets.
- Dual-control system allows separate adjustment of upper body and pocket heating.
- Three adjustable heating settings: high, medium, low
Battery Performance:
- 7.4V output for fast preheating
- Fully charges in 2 hours with a 20W USB-C charger (not included)
- Supports faster charging with 24W USB-C power delivery
- Charge your iPhone 15 up to 4 times
- Capacity: 5075 mAh/7.4V/37.5Wh
- Weight: 6.5 oz (185 g)
- Price: $249.99
Dyson Cool tower fan AM07
- Weight - 6.3 lb
- Base diameter with plate - 7.5 in
- Cord length - 6.6 ft
- Total height - 39.6 in
- Price: $399
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Learn why Patrick replaced his old Epson WorkForce ET-4550 EcoTank inkjet printer with a Brother HL-L3295CDW color laser printer and hasn't regretted the switch.
Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton
Show Notes Here:
Higlights:
Tech Specs:
- Print Speed: Up to 31 ppm (pages per minute) for both black and color
- Print Resolution: Up to maximum print resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi
- Duplex Printing: Automatic
- Paper Handling:
Standard paper tray: 250 sheets
Multipurpose tray: 30 sheets
Optional 500-sheet tray available
Connectivity: Wi-Fi (dual-band), Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB
Display: 2.7-inch color touchscreen
Security: Integrated NFC card reader and advanced security features
MSRP $429.99
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The reMarkable 2 is pitched as a next-generation paper tablet for taking handwritten notes, reading, and reviewing documents. A replacement for the pen and paper notepad. After reviewing it a few years ago, Sarah has come back to give her thoughts on the reMarkable 2 after a couple of years of use and what people should expect out of it.
Starring Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter
Show notes here.
Highlights:
Size and weight:
- 187 x 246 x 4.7 mm
- Approximately 403.5 g (.88 lb)
Processor:
- 1.2 GHz dual core ARM
Storage and RAM:
- 1 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
- 8 GB internal storage
Battery:
- Rechargable (Li-ion) battery
- USB-C charging
- 3000 mAh
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5 GHz
- USB-C
- Accessory port
Document support:
- PDF, EPUB (importing)
- PDF, PNG, SVG (exporting)
Price:
- Staring $399.
- Marker Plus Stylus $50
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Want to get into podcasting or just starting your journey as a home music producer? Either way, a solid audio mixer is essential for your toolkit. The big question is: is the LiveTrak L6 the mixer you need? Rich Stroffolino gives us the lowdown on his experience, using it for both his professional podcast and his music-making hobby.
Starring Sarah Lane and Richard Stroffolino
Show Notes Here:
Highlights:
- 10-channel Digital Mixer
- 12-in/4-out USB Audio Interface
- 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Jack In, 4 x Stereo In
- 2 aux sends
- 32-bit float recording
- battery/USB powered
- 4 pad sound board
- Price: $329
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If you’re a YouTuber, podcaster, or content creator, having a solid wireless mic setup that doesn’t that's affordable is a must. Does the RØDE Wireless ME live up to the hype? Dan Campos — producer and host of our Spanish-language tech news show, Noticias de Tecnología Express, — shares what it’s been like using it for his podcasts.
Starring Sarah Lane, Dan Campos
Show Notes here:
Highlights:
- 10-channel Digital Mixer
- 12-in/4-out USB Audio Interface
- 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Jack In, 4 x Stereo In
- 2 aux sends
- 32-bit float recording
- battery/USB powered
- 4 pad sound board
Price: MSRP $150
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Nintendo released the Switch 2 video game console this summer. Was it worth the wait and if you already have the original Switch is worth upgrading to? Plus how well does it work as a handheld video gaming console on long flights and what are the things you need to be aware if you're upgrading from the original Switch?
Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter
Show Notes
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Highlights:
- Capacitive touch screen
- HDMI Output in TV Mode
- 1920x1080 resolution
- Storage
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Are air fryers something every kitchen needs and are they replacement for traditional oven or even a toaster oven? Nicole Lee is here to share her experience with Insta Pot's Vortex Plus Air Fryer.
Starring Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee
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Highlights:
- 6 Quart capacity
- 12.8"D x 11.8"W x 14.9"H
- 6 cooking functions: air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate
- 6 customizable presets
- Clear window
- Dishwasher-safe tray / basket
- 1700 watts, 120 V~ 60 Hz, ETL Certified
Price:
- $80 - Amazon
- $140 - Target
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DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 gyrostabilized video camera is the darling of YouTube and social media creators. Jason Howell tells us if this pint sized 1" CMOS camera really delivers as a creation tool and things any prospective owner should know before buying one!
Starring Sarah Lane, Jason Howell
Show Notes Here:
Highlights
- 1-inch CMOS sensor
- 4K 120fps max
- Video color modes: 10-bit D-Log M and 10-bit HLG for professional color grading
- low-light video mode (ISO up to 16,000)
- Full-Pixel Fast Focusing
- Integrated 3-axis mechanical gimbal
- ActiveTrack 6.0 for tracking modes that include Face Auto-Detect, Dynamic Framing
- Three built-in microphones record omnidirectional stereo sound w/ ambient noise reduction.
- It also supports connecting two DJI Mic 2 transmitters
- Display: 2-inch OLED touchscreen that can rotate to switch between horizontal and vertical shooting
- Pricing: $979 (creator combo), $799 (camera only)
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Thinking about upgrading your home Wi-Fi to a mesh network? Sarah shares her experience with the Netgear Orbi 850 Series Tri-band WiFi 6 Mesh System—and whether a similar setup might be a good fit for your home or office.
Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang
Highlights
- Coverage up to 7,500 sq. ft. and for up to 100 devices. Extend coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. with each additional satellite (sold separately, can be bundled)
- Supports wifi 6 (wifi 7 for newer versions will run you about $2000 for the same setup)
- Compatible with ISPs up to 2.5Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber and DSL. Connects to your existing cable modem, replaces your WiFi router
- 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports on both the router and each satellite
- Orbi app for management and speed tests
- Price- $680 on Amazon, refurbished models come down to around $400
Show Notes Here.
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Tom lived with the XReal One Pro AR glasses for months and here's what he found. Find out whether these sleek AR specs are worth your eyes (and your cash).
Starring Sarah Lane and Tom Merritt.
Link to the Show Notes
Highlights:
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Any cat owner can tell you that tracking a feline's behavior can be tricky at the best of times. Enter the Moggie cat tracker. It claims to offer a detailed recording of your cat's activities, health and weight changes. Does it live up to the claims? Dr. Niki tells us all about it.
Starring Sarah Lane and Dr. Nicole Ackermans
Show Notes Here
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Sarah shares her experience living with Cuckoo's Model CRP-P0609S - High Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer and details why she went from rice cooker skeptic to a rice cooker fan!
Starring Sarah Lane and Roger Chang
Show Notes are here.
Highlights:
Can handle 6 cups of uncooked rice - around 10 cups cooked. Has glutinous rice, brown rice, and GABA rice settings, plus turbo modes for time constraints. Depending on your desired result, you can cook rice for 4-6 people in about 30 minutes, or make yourself rice for at least a week. It also has "mixed rice" option where you can manually set time/temp.
Can also boil eggs, cook beans, lentils, tofu, and steam vegetables/meat. Can serve as a crockpot for stews.
Really versatile for anything that fits inside the chamber.
Can serve as a microwave alternative when reheating dishes that need more moisture.
Will take up space on the counter, depending on your living situation. About 1 foot by 1 foot. Looks very nice, easy to store away if you have room.
Will make a small space humid as the steam releases. Good for plants! Maybe not for all spaces.
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