It's time for episode 501 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Whitson Gordon (ASUS) and Nick Sutrich (9to5Google) -- brought to you by ASUS. This episode comes in two parts. First, we celebrate ROG's 20th anniversary by exploring ROG's XBOX Ally X20 and XREAL R1 Edition 20 bundle. Second (14:59), we review ROG's XBOX Ally X20, share our thoughts on Apple's HomeView, dive into Oppo Find X10 series camera samples, and discuss new devices from OnePlus, RedMagic, Microsoft, and CMF by Nothing. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Nothing, and Samsung. Good times!
Episode Links
- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- ASUS: https://rog.asus.com/us/ (sponsor)
- ASUS ROG 20th anniversary: https://rog.asus.com/us/content/rog-edition-20/
- Whitson Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitsongordon/
- Nick Sutrich: https://www.threads.net/@gwanatu
- Nick's ROG XBOX Ally X20 review: https://youtu.be/_KotK6OAElE?is=ZJwBfRA3VSnuTF17
- Apple HomeView: https://gizmodo.com/apple-homeview-hands-on-2000825418
- Apple touchscreen MacBook rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/gurman_apple_to_announce_its_touchscreen_macbook_on_october_27-news-74969.php
- Oppo Find X10 series camera samples: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_pro_max_and_find_x10_camera_samples-news-75035.php
- OnePlus 16: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_16_arrives_with_sd_8_elite_extreme_gen_6_200mp_camera_and_9000_mah_battery-news-75004.php
- RedMagic 12 Pro+: https://www.gizmochina.com/2026/10/12/everything-we-know-about-red-magic-12-pro-plus/
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra in-depth: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006356/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-behind-the-scenes
- CMF by Nothing speakers: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_launches_cmf_speakers_s_m_here_are_the_specs_and_pricing_details-news-75002.php
- Nothing smart glasses rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_is_reportedly_working_on_smart_glasses__ones_with_a_camera_and_ones_without-news-75040.php
- Samsung Galaxy XR smart glasses specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_images_and_specs_of_samsungs_upcoming_android_xr_smart_glasses_surface-news-75044.php
- Samsung Galaxy S27 DC dimming rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s27_might_finally_introduce_dc_dimming-news-74994.php
Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)
- ROG XBOX Ally X: https://link.amazon/B09cgyjHN
- Apple HomeView: https://link.amazon/B04cGoSU3
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: https://link.amazon/B087XMRfF
- CMF by Nothing Speaker S: https://link.amazon/B01aqJJJ1
- CMF by Nothing Speaker M: https://link.amazon/B032eBoEr
