CharJenPro Ear Hooks I told you a while ago that I took Frank’s advice recently and got the CharJenPro AirFoams Pro ear tips, which dramatically improved the sound and sealing in my ears, and that they also stayed in my ears much better than Apple’s original ear tips. When Frank heard my review, he posted […]
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Telegram Improves Another Feature Better than Messages
Last year I wrote an article explaining why I like the cross-platform app Telegram so much better than Apple Messages. I talked about how there’s no blue/green bubble nonsense, how group threads never get tangled, how it syncs across devices instantly, how it has built-in GIF search, and most importantly how you can edit and […]
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CES 2020: Satechi Keyboards and Desktop & Wireless Chargers
Allison interviews Austin Reitsch from Satechi about several of their new products. First up, Austin describes the Trio Wireless Charger that supports simultaneous wireless charging for the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods integrated into a single charging pad. Austin then describes Satechi’s new 108W Pro USB-C PD Desktop charger that supports simultaneous charging of the […]
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Kaylee’s Frustration
Yahho! Kaylee dayo! And I’m definitely a geek. I’m not sure if it’s nostalgia, genuine curiosity, frustration with current products or desire to shake up the monotony of my gadget life, but as of late, I’ve been exploring some of my favourite Apple products from days gone by. One of the interesting things to come […]
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NC #756 Do I Need Homebrew, Airpods Pro, Security Bits
This week I’ll try to answer a dumb question from Ryan Winkler about what Homebrew is and whether he needs it. Then I’ll give you my take on the new AirPods Pro, and whether they fit in Steve’s wrong earholes. Then we’ve got a nice meaty Security Bits even though there were no Security Mediums […]
Continue readingAirPods Pro – Worthy Upgrade from AirPods 2?
AirPods 2 on the left, AirPods Pro on the right I was a big fan of the original AirPods and I moved up to AirPods 2 when they were available too. There wasn’t much of a difference between the two models, but I was super excited about having wireless charging on the AirPods case. You […]
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Powerbeats Pro Review
Hi folks, this is Steve back with a product review of Apple’s latest wireless earphones, the Powerbeats Pro … by Beats … by Dre (ok, that’s clumsy). In this review, I’ll describe the Powerbeats Pro setup and how they fit and function. I’ll discuss how they sound compared with other earphones I’ve used and I’ll […]
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CCATP #594 — David Woodbridge on Samsung Galaxy S10, Watch and Buds
David Woodbridge of the Vision Store in Australia tells about how he’s been testing and using the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Buds side by side with his iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods. It’s a delightful discussion of the relative goodness of both platforms from an accessibility perspective. David is hilarious […]
Continue readingNC #725 AirPods 2 Just Work, Owl Car Cam, Netgear EX8000 Mesh Extender
Use “podfeet” for $10 off Macstock pricing, TextExpander Evangelist Jeff Gamet joins me on Chit Chat Across the Pond. AirPods 2 “just work” and didn’t give me any good stories to tell. I’ve got a review fo the Owl Car Cam. And finally I’ll talk about my justification to buy a new Netgear EX8000 mesh […]
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AirPods 2 – Are You Ever Disappointed When “It Just Works”?
I like to do my product and software reviews as tales of adventure, filled with intrigue and twists and turns as I try to navigate the perils of usage. This is not one of those reviews. I received the new AirPods yesterday afternoon about 10 minutes before I wanted to go for a walk. I […]
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