- Hey guys, this is Austin and today I'm here
with five cool tech gifts that won't break the bank.
To start with, we have the latest in cutting edge
mobile VR technology.
Google Daydream.
So this really is an evolution of what you would
find with Google Cardboard.
And one of the main reasons that makes this different...
So we have the controller
which is one of the big differences
between this and Cardboard but
we'll get to that in a second.
You know I've gotta say this actually looks pretty nice.
So it's all this soft-touch fabric material.
One of the things with VR headsets is that they can get
kind of uncomfortable after a while.
They can get hot and sweaty and especially if it's heavy,
it's gonna really kind of weigh on you.
But, this actually is pretty nice.
So one of the downsides to using Daydream is that
it is not as widely compatible as Cardboard,
which works on pretty much everything.
So with Daydream, you need to use a few specific phones.
And the main ones that are out right now
are the Pixel Phones.
This is the future guys.
Definitely the future.
Oh right so, I can actually aim with the controller.
That's cool.
Alright so now I'm in Google Photos.
This is a panorama I took in San Diego
and you know what, that actually looks pretty cool.
Whoa.
Alright.
Yo this is pretty good.
360 video is cool, but when you have to take that
and kind of stretch it all the way around you,
it becomes very difficult
to actually be able to get something
that's a high enough resolution.
We're talking about something like probably 8K if not
12K to really get the full resolution all around you.
Whereas something like this, I'm watching it on
what essentially looks like a giant big screen
in front of me.
Oh, that's cool.
So, I'm here on the page to download Need For Speed
and as I look around, I'm actually sitting in a garage.
Something that's kind of cool is I can actually reach down
in VR and pick up the Daydream controller.
It's not perfectly one-to-one like Vive is but,
that's actually really cool.
I mean, once you're in the game it looks nice I guess.
It's just really hard for me to take a racing game seriously
without good controls and this is kind of goofy.
So one of the things with the Daydream controller,
it doesn't feel like it's really that well suited
for an experience like this.
It works and honestly it works better than it really should
for a racing game but, I think this is gonna be,
this will be a lot better suited
if I had a proper controller.
I think Daydream might just be my favorite mobile VR setup.
So for 80 dollars,
assuming you have a Daydream compatible phone like a Pixel,
this is a pretty cool gift
to start out with.
It's not as good as a full VR setup,
but this is also a lot cheaper and a lot smaller.
Next, we have the Kingston MobileLite Wireless Pro.
Big shout out to Kingston for sponsoring this video.
So this little guy actually does a lot.
So for starters, you have 64 gigabytes of storage built-in.
So, when you pair it via WiFi to your phone,
you can use it to dump all kinds of data, pictures,
videos, all that kind of stuff.
There's also an SD card reader, as well as a full USB port.
Now that port does double duty.
First of all, you can plug something like a flash drive in
to expand the capacity.
Or you can plug your phone in,
because this doubles as a backup battery.
So, to get this guy up and running,
all you need to do is connect to the WiFi network
and then download the MobileLite app.
Yeah there we go, 58.2 gigabytes free.
As one of my most treasured possessions in life,
this photo of Ralphy has to be backed up
in as many places as possible
and the first place is my MobileLite.
You can also do full backups from your phone.
For example, I can dump my entire camera roll over here,
contacts, calendar, all that kind of stuff.
While it's nice to have this stuff backed up on the cloud,
you should always have multiple copies
of anything that's really important.
And something like this is easy enough to carry around
with you everywhere.
Now as far as gifts go, I honestly think this is probably
one of the best things on the list.
This is the Fujifilm Instax Mini 90.
So what you're getting here is essentially
a new-age Polaroid.
So, it's a film camera that will immediately print
your shots out.
Yes!
This looks so cool man.
I've gotta say, I really like the look of this thing.
So Fuji does make a cheaper version of the Instax,
but it looks a little more like a toy, it's all plastic.
Whereas this looks properly retro.
Around back you're not gonna find a lot.
So you have a couple of buttons to change your mode,
turn on and off things like the flash
and you also have an actual optical viewfinder.
Even though this is a film camera,
we do have a rechargeable battery.
Once we get this in, we just need to load the film.
I mean, we all have digital cameras,
we're all used to being able to take a million pictures
and pick the best one but, there's something special
about you get one shot,
if you waste it, that's gone.
So I feel like it almost kind of forces you
to be a better photographer.
Even if you've never used a film camera before,
this is super easy.
All you need to do is take this guy and line it up
on the back of the camera.
There we go.
God, there's something so satisfying
about a physical picture.
But that actually looks pretty good,
that looks pretty good.
That looks like Ken right there.
Does this actually work?
I don't actually know if this trick works.
I've always seen people do it, I don't believe it works.
This is not the most practical camera in the world,
but it is a lot of fun.
Knowing that you have that pressure
to make sure you get the shot right
and to be able to actually get
a physical version of that shot almost immediately.
It's not some amazing new concept, but I've gotta say
this is way more fun than I thought it was going to be.
Next we have the Chromecast Ultra.
So if you guys have been watching the channel for a while
or you know, follow technology at all,
you know that the Chromecast is kind of a big deal
and this is the latest version which supports
not only 4K but also HDR.
So this is not any kind of massive difference between
previous Chromecasts.
What you're getting here really is just a hard...
At first glance it's really difficult to tell the difference
between the Ultra and the normal Chromecast.
And, in actual use it's also going to be pretty difficult
because it's basically the same thing.
The main advantage here really is the idea of
getting a fairly inexpensive 4K streaming box.
Or well, puck, I guess is a better term.
So once you have a Chromecast hooked up to your TV,
it's a pretty seamless experience.
So you connect it to your WiFi and once you do,
you can pretty much stream from any device
that is Chromecast compatible
and these days there are a lot.
So most apps have Chromeast support so things like YouTube,
things like Netflix, you can stream right to your TV.
And honestly, I actually prefer Chromecast
to most sort of smart TV interfaces.
If you're still rocking a 1080p TV,
the normal Chromecast is fine.
However, if you plan on upgrading your video game
for 2017, the Chromecast Ultra is worth a look.
If you're looking for something a little bit more
on the stocking stuffer side of things,
then we have Powrtabs.
So these are kind of interesting.
They are one-time use mobile chargers for smartphones.
So, not only do you have one with a Lightning cable,
but you can also pick it up for microUSB
and at about five dollars each,
this can actually really come in handy.
So I think for the most part
you're gonna find these things
in like vending machines and that sort of stuff.
But, if you're in a pinch
and you really need a quick charge,
there's not a lot to this guy.
Wow, that is actually.
Now a disposable battery might sound like a bad idea
but this is very basic.
So it's got sort of a cardboard shell
and the Lightning cable is very, very simple.
However considering that these are all recyclable,
it does make sense.
So to charge, we should just be able to plug it into
the Lightning port and, there we go!
Charging.
So with about 1,000 milliamp hours
it might not give you a full charge,
in fact it definitely won't but,
in a quick pinch you need a little bit of extra juice,
this could be a serious lifesaver.
As always, all the links you guys need will be
in the description of this video
and you should also go check out a video from my friends over at Kingston
where they check out some of the best photography tips.
Anyway guys thank you so much for watching
and I will catch you in the next one!