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Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel

A Pixel 9 review agreement required influencers to showcase the Pixel over competitors or have their relationship terminated

https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24221755/google-team-pixel-reviews-influencers

#google #pixel #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #scam #enshittification

First Photo from the #Pixel8a!
I've had it a bit more than a day, but it's a plucky little phone. Stay tuned for more coverage coming soon!

#flower #flowers #dandelion #petals #macro #bokeh #teampixel #GiftFromGoogle #bbtg #nature #closeup #bloomscrolling #google #android #androidography #hdr #bloomscrolling

The GooglePixel_US account sent me a #Pixel8Pro and there's a new #accessibility feature called Guided Access that allows blind people to take perfect pictures! Check it out here! Also for full transparency, this was purely a gift from Google and I was not required to post this video in any capacity. I just love talking about accessibility features and how could I resist with this one?!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZQObSjJmHUA

#Blind #Pixel8Pro #GiftFromGoogle #A11y #MadeByGoogle

Patreon exclusive! I waited for updates to re-shoot my Pixel 8 Pro camera deep dive. My absurdly delayed review is FINALLY live!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-absurdly-8-is-98737838
It's a weird feeling, where at once this is the best point and shoot camera on phone available today, and yet I'm still a bit disappointed in Google's AI claims...

#tech #technology #geek #google #pixel8pro #photography #androidography #giftfromgoogle #bbtg #patreon #android #teampixel

I've never understood the "proper" photographers that shrug off dandelion photos. They're such interesting little weeds.
Found a large dandelion going to seed after all the rainy weather we've been having. Shot on Pixel 8 Pro with minor edits.

https://flic.kr/p/2po85En

#tech #technology #geek #photo #photography #androidography #hdr #google #pixel8pro #TeamPixel #giftfromgoogle #nature #bokeh #flower

Some video boost samples from the Pixel 8 Pro. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
https://youtu.be/RYGR7FpW94Y

#tech #technology #pixel8pro #google #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #photography #androidography #video #hdr #youtube

Happy Holidays! Had a brilliant meet up with my #TeamPixel pals at #WinterFestOC to see all the pretty lights and ride some fun carnival rides! Shot and edited on the #Pixel8Pro before I drive home 😊🎄

#pixel #google #christmas #merrychristmas #happyholidays #giftfromgoogle #holiday #holidays #lights #holidaylights #family #fun #night #nightowl #nightlife #tech #geek #android #androidographer #androidography #xmas #merryxmas

Californians don't know how to ice skate 😅

Flipping FINALLY! I've been waiting ALL DAY for the update! 😅
#pixel8pro #android #tech #geek #teampixel #giftfromgoogle

Folding phone owners! How do YOU watch video on your foldable? I told a pal I preferred a "tent mode" setup, and they said i was crazy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww49P4PBl_w
I await your hot takes!

#tech #technology #galaxyzfold5 #oneplusopen #pixelfold #android #google #oneplus #samsung #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #geek

Patreon Exclusive! https://www.patreon.com/posts/93926627?utm_campaign=postshare_creator Pixel Fold Camera Review: The Pixel that Lies to You?

I waited for Android 14 AND app updates, and was close to naming this the "Folding Phone Camera of 2023", but what's going on with the sensors?
Should we grade foldables on a curve?

#tech #technology #geek #pixel #pixelfold #google #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #photo #photography #review #video #camera

A light dusting of snow to wrap up our #thanksgiving #holiday. Just enough to make a tiny lil #snowman. I maybe also tagged lex with a small snowball 😁

#photo #photography #snow #android #androidography #androidographer #bokeh #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #pixel8pro #hdr #family #fun

Happy Thanksgiving! A loving kitchen full of family and our favorite dishes. My hope for you every day (but especially on the special days) is that you are safe, warm, well fed, and spending time with people who care about you.

#happythanksgiving #thanksgiving #holiday #family #fall #autumn #travel #food #hungry #eat #foodie #kitchen #cooking #giftfromgoogle #teampixel #oneplus #android #androidography #phoneography #happyholidays #love #cuisine #photo #photography

Shot on the #oneplusopen and #pixel8pro.

Little water nymph in Laguna Niguel. Lex having fun at the beach, running through the sand and waves.
Telephoto shot from the Pixel 8 Pro, minor edits in snapseed.
https://flic.kr/p/2phcdr2

#tech #Technology #photo #travel #beach #sand #hdr #photography #android #androidography #action #fun #pixel8pro #google #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #ocean #flickr

Beach Mood down in Laguna Niguel. Shot on #pixel8pro during the #MediaTekSummit.

#tech #technology #flickr #photo #photography #android #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #beach #ocean #water #mood #travel #lifestyle #hdr #androidography #androidographer
https://flic.kr/p/2pgc3Sw

Beach Mood down in Laguna Niguel. Shot on #pixel8pro during the #MediaTekSummit.

#tech #technology #flickr #photo #photography #android #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #beach #ocean #water #mood #travel #lifestyle #hdr #androidography #androidographer
https://flic.kr/p/2pgc3Sw

Beach Mood down in Laguna Niguel. Shot on #pixel8pro during the #MediaTekSummit.

#tech #technology #flickr #photo #photography #android #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #beach #ocean #water #mood #travel #lifestyle #hdr #androidography #androidographer
https://flic.kr/p/2pgc3Sw

Beach Mood down in Laguna Niguel. Shot on #pixel8pro during the #MediaTekSummit.

#tech #technology #flickr #photo #photography #android #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #beach #ocean #water #mood #travel #lifestyle #hdr #androidography #androidographer
https://flic.kr/p/2pgc3Sw

Beach Mood down in Laguna Niguel. Shot on #pixel8pro during the #MediaTekSummit.

#tech #technology #flickr #photo #photography #android #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #beach #ocean #water #mood #travel #lifestyle #hdr #androidography #androidographer
https://flic.kr/p/2pgc3Sw

HAPPY MONDAY!
A TON of tech news as we ramp up for the peak holiday sales season. Your passwords might be getting leaked because of Apple’s Find My network. Unity is in trouble! WeWork is bankrupt! Google is killing the FitBit (in some regions). Valve is rocking my socks with a Steam Deck I (PROBABLY) won’t buy!
And we need to spend a little time chatting about this new Vivo!
Let’s get our tech week started right!



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RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/08/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses-review-too-many-compromises/
Wizbox G AMD Mini-PC Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/07/acepc-wizbox-g-review-a-mini-amd-powerhouse-ryzen-7735hs-radeon-680m-low-price/
Open or Fold pt 1 – OnePlus vs Samsung (TK Collab) https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/01/open-or-fold-lets-chat-oneplus-vs-samsung/
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Google Negging me to Drop Photos https://www.patreon.com/posts/google-negging-91844735
OnePlus Open Gets Work Done! https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/19/oneplus-open-gets-work-done-what-problems-can-a-mini-tablet-solve/
OVER TEN YEARS of out of control Apple Hype has cost us a practical AR future https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/10/16/sggqa-320-apple/
OnePlus Open vs Surface Duo 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/oneplus-open-vs-91371652
Pixel 8 Pro vs OP Open By The Benchmarks https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-vs-3-91294072
Pixel 8 Pro Camera First Impressions https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-at-91027445
Sineaptic SE-1 Headphones: WTH is a RIBBON Headphone? https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/09/13/sineaptic-se-1-preview-what-the-heck-is-a-ribbon-headphone/
ISPs say the FCC shouldn’t be able to investigate broadband prices https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/internet-providers-say-the-fcc-should-not-investigate-broadband-prices/
Unity is looking to scale back costs in a major way https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/unity-is-reviewing-its-product-portfolio-and-says-layoffs-are-likely-
WeWork is bankrupt https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/07/wework-files-for-bankruptcy.html
Apple’s FindMy network could be leaking your passwords https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-find-my-network-can-be-abused-to-steal-keylogged-passwords/
Google kills the FitBit https://www.androidauthority.com/google-fitbit-exit-countries-3384006/
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#SGGQA 324: Vivo X100 Pro Launches, FitBit Scales Back Distribution, Stealing Passwords from Apple Find My Network, I’m PROBABLY Not Getting a Steam Deck OLED

https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/13/sggqa-324-vivo-x100-pro-launches-fitbit-scales-back-distribution-stealing-passwords-from-apple-find-my-network-im-probably-not-getting-a-steam-deck-oled/

Tried to catch the New York City skyline from the Newark airport. Not bad Pixel 8 Pro. Not bad at all.

#tech #technology #geek #photo #photography #android #androidographer #androidography #newyork #travel #city #newyorkcity #teampixel #google #giftfromgoogle #newjersey #hdr #telephoto #zoom #nyc

The VAST majority of folding phones sold now are "flip" style. Using a chunk of my #PixelFold review (and literal road trip test drive) to wonder about the consumer who might be a better fit for a mini-folding-tablet.
https://somegadgetguy.com/b/3rE

#tech #technology #geek #bbtg #tablet #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #review #android #google #smartphone #smartphone

Collab with my buddy @tkbay! We're taking a look at folding phones with a pair of videos!
https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/11/01/open-or-fold-lets-chat-oneplus-vs-samsung/
OnePlus is impressing with the new Open, and in the USA we can compare against the Pixel Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold5. Looks like Samsung is facing a LOT more competition!
Let's chat about mini-tablets that fold up into thicc phones!

#tech Technology #tablet #android #google #oneplus #oneplusopen #samsung #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #bbtg #geek

Caught a little passenger on my walk this afternoon. Caught this the split second before it flew away. 😊🐞

#photo #photography #android #androidography #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #bbtg #pixel8pro #nature #bokeh #macro #insect #ladybug #cute #hdr #bug

Lex designed our #jackolantern! We haven't done a #pumpkin the last couple years, and this was a really fun #family project 🥰

#fall #autumn #halloween #decorations #android #sunset #goldenhour #androidography #androidographer #pixel8pro #geek #pixel #giftfromgoogle #teampixel #garden #photo #photography #hdr

https://flic.kr/p/2pcCMKG

A hot air balloon gondola flying over head. Sooc from the #Pixel8Pro.
https://flic.kr/p/2pchaFL

#balloon #hotairballoon #balloonfiesta #albuquerque #android #androidography #photo #photography #giftfromgoogle #travel #morning #bbtg #geek #tech #technology #hdr #teampixel

Two weeks in, and I have a lot of thoughts on the Pixel 8 Pro. https://somegadgetguy.com/b/3tN

Google's big claim is AI, but can the Pixel 8 Pro keep up with other premium tier phones?

#tech #technology #geek #bbtg #google #video #android #pixel8pro #review #youtube #teampixel #giftfromgoogle

I know folks chuckle about old services like #flickr, but since being bought by a #photography company, it's been nice to see them improve their mobile app, especially for tablets.
It's just embarrassing at this point how bad #Instagram is on larger screens.

#tech #technology #geek #photo #android #app #apps #pixelfold #giftfromgoogle #oneplusopen #google #oneplus

Patreon Exclusive! Interested in a somewhat lopsided performance showdown? https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-vs-3-91294072?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

#Pixel8Pro vs #OnePlusOpen! Tensor 3 vs SD 8 Gen 2!
How do these new phones compare in video editing, podcast mixing, photo processing?

#oneplusopen #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #tech #technology #android #google #oneplus #tablet #smartphone #bbtg

My fave photo from the #Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Yoda and Darth Vader watching the mass ascension.
https://flic.kr/p/2pa1xjZ

#android #androidography #pixel8pro #pixel #photo #bbtg #photography #travel #adventure #balloon #hotairballoon #geek #teampixel #giftfromgoogle #google #flickr #StarWars #darthvader #yoda

This is a little update, but it's a HUGE deal. Google Photos got WAY faster at trimming little video clips!
https://youtube.com/shorts/4sk6YuI6b6s?feature=share

This was a HUGE problem for years. You buy an EXPENSIVE Android phone, and try to do something BASIC, like trim the beginning and end of a video clip. Google Photos would often take longer to process that video, than the video took to play in real time (and an iPhone would finish the same task almost twice as fast).

A recent update to Photos has improved that processing time... By a LOT...

#tech #geek #technology #youtube #shorts #reels #tiktok #video #android #google #androidography #googlephotos #content #contentcreator #bbtg #mojo #news #giftfromgoogle #teampixel

Preview on the Patreon! If only I could shoot ALL my camera reviews at an international hot air balloon festival! https://www.patreon.com/posts/pixel-8-pro-at-91027445

Pixel 8 Pro camera is real good!

#android #tech #photo #photography #androidography #pixel8pro #google #BalloonFiesta #bbtg #geek #teampixel #giftfromgoogle

We take our science parties very seriously in this family!

#eclipse #solareclipse #fun #science #sun #moon #hdr #tech #technology #teampixel #pixel8pro #giftfromgoogle #photo #photography #android #androidography

Remember folks! Don't stare (or point your phone camera) directly at the sun!
#eclipse #solareclipse #fun #science #sun #moon #hdr #tech #technology #teampixel #pixel8pro #giftfromgoogle #photo #photography #android #androidography