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OnePlus 7T - Pro Specs For A Budget Price

OnePlus 7T review: going pro on a budget. TMobile won't be selling the OnePlus 7 Pro anymore, since OnePlus wants to sell just one phone in the U.S. I gave the 7 Pro to Diane, and she loves it. It has high end features for hundreds less than comparable phones.. The 7T looks to be a winner also; especially if you prefer to spend $700 than $1,100 for a comparable phone. 

Surface Duo - The Only SmartPhone You Need

I wasn't too excited about the new Samsung foldable phone; but, the coming Microsoft Duo has my attention. It will be out by Xmas, and it is what I want as a gift. Microsoft has supplanted Apple as the number one innovator in the tech space, and this phone looks amazing. What's in your pocket?

 

20 Ways To Get Use Out Of Old Android Devices

20 great uses for an old Android device | Computerworld. Okay, you probably don't have as many old Android devices laying around as the FutureLawyer. I probably have about 20 working smartphones, a few tablets, and 5 or 6 working computers that are just sitting, doing nothing. I have used old smartphones for remote security cameras, backup phones, universal remotes; but, this exhaustive list is certain to pique your interest. Makes a great weekend project. Enjoy.

This Is Your Desk On The Internet

I love this image. Everything, and I mean everything, on this desk can now be found on a smartphone. You still need a printer; but, the image can be sent from the smartphone to the printer wirelessly. Some of the items, like scissors and tape, are obsolete, unless you have some last century fixation on paper. As more and more gadgets and functions transition to the Internet, this animation does a good job of explaining how Google has coopted things like address books, paper calendars, phone books, cameras, bulletin boards, and other things that used to clutter our work areas. Get over it. Join the revolution.

Smart Mirror: Future Magic Or 1984 Tyranny?

Electric Mirror: Savvy SMART MIRROR | World's smartest smart mirror. I haven't been this conflicted since the last time the Redskins played the Bucs in a playoff game. I love tech. I write about tech. I own every tech gadget I can afford. But, the Internet of Things has brought smart technology to every device in my life. My phone, my glasses, my watch, my clothing, and now, my bathroom, are all connected to the Internet. My TV and speakers listen to me and watch me. Until now, the only safe space was the bathroom. Now, smart mirrors are becoming common in bathrooms in some communities, and these things can measure heart rate, see whether there are body changes, and more. Do I want my bathroom mirror to see me naked? Hell, I don't want anyone to see me naked, with one notable exception. While this kind of tech may be inevitable, I hope that we craft laws that make a violation of privacy by tech becomes a very serious offense, that is enforced. Otherwise, I weep for our children and the possibility of a 1984 like police state. Am I the only one worried about this?

Duet Display - A Second Display You Already Have

Duet Display. I already have a couple of external portable displays that I can connect to my notebook to give me the ability to have two screens going simultaneously. This makes is easier to go back and forth between documents, and is a good way to get a bigger screen when traveling with a small notebook computer. However, I am jealous of iPad owners who can use their tablets as a second screen with this little app and program. The Android version isn't out yet; but, I will definitely give it a try. In fact, I have a 19 inch Samsung tablet in the kitchen that we use for recipes and video that would be ideal as a second screen when traveling. You can't really multitask; but, this makes it easier to go back and forth between tasks. Less downtime and more productive time.

TechSnobbery - Do You See Yourself In This Picture?

Tech is the new snob fetish. I get it a lot from iPhone users. Since I usually have the latest gadget, I don't get the "your tech is old fashioned" argument much. However, I sympathize with the denigration of the aol email address. I get shade about using my gmail address a lot. I have a vanity address; but, I prefer the integration and ease of use of gmail, and I don't care what some snob lawyer in BigLaw thinks. Tech is either useful, and contributes to a lawyer's productivity, or it doesn't. Get over it.\

No More Headphone Jack? No Problem

Top 5 ways to replace the headphone jack. By now, you are aware that headphone jacks are disappearing from smartphones. They are the dinosaurs of mobile music, and conjure images of a bygone age, in which millennials walk down the street with earphones attached to long cords sticking in their ears. I seldom used the earphone jack in my Note 9, opting for my necklace style bluetooth earbuds; or, more recently, my Bose Smart Frames. But, I did like listening to sports events at the stadium in real time, which required using plug in earphones as an antenna for the built in FM chip. Now, my new Note 10+ has no earphone jack, and the USB C connector doesn't cut it, since the FM chip has been deactivated by Samsung. Oh well. But, wait a minute! I still own the Note 9. I guess I will be carrying it to games from now on. Solutions to problems are sometimes obvious.

Focals by North - Smartglasses That Are A Bridge Too Far

Focals by North promise to bring smart glasses to all of us | iMore. I love the Bose Frames Smartglasses. They are inexpensive ($199), and give me ALL my notifications via speakers in the frames, with the ability to talk to Google Assistant and can make and receive phone calls. I don't want a holographic video image in my glasses, and I don't want to wear a plastic ring on my finger to navigate it. Finally, there is geek cool, which the Bose Frames are, and too geeky cool, which is what the Focal frames are. The kicker? They cost $999.

This Is What SmartGlasses Can Do

Michael Wade asks what the Bose SmartGlasses can do. Why, anything a Bluetooth headset can do. They play your music, make and answer phone calls, send voice texts, ask questions of Google Assistant, and more. The best part is that you are still in the environment, and you don't look like you are lost in earphone land. This is a great video review. Now, if I can get my replacement glasses, and they last longer than six months, I will be a happy camper.