Worst Mystery Tech: Pokemon Suit, Broken Game Boy, and More Nonsense
Austin EvansDecember 18, 202519 min205,450 views
30 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβPokemon Card Suit
- π‘ A Pokemon card suit was presented, made entirely of Pokemon cards and held together with staples, costing only $20.
- β οΈ The suit was described as stiff and having a samurai-like feel, with a warning that the staples might "poke-mon" you.
Pokemon Game Boy Color
- πΉοΈ An authentic-looking Pokemon Game Boy Color was shown, though its authenticity was questioned due to a reproduction sticker and incorrect colorway.
- π The console was found to be non-functional, with a broken switch and a plastic piece over the IR blaster instead of an actual blaster.
- πΈ It was estimated that this likely non-authentic Game Boy Color could have cost around $450.
Genspark AI Sponsorship
- π The video featured a sponsorship from Genspark, an AI platform that connects to major AI models to automate tasks.
- π Genspark was demonstrated to automate spreadsheet formatting into charts and generate a sponsor pitch deck from scratch with a single prompt.
Broken Fuse Record Player & UB dB1 Speaker
- π A Fuse Record Player was presented in rough shape, with its components damaged and styrofoam scattered.
- πΆ The UB dB1 Speaker, part of the dB series, was discussed for its spherical design and tripod stand, costing $350 when functional.
- π€ Despite sounding good, its high price was questioned, with the opinion that it offered the sound quality of a $100 Bluetooth speaker.
Iconic Phones Book & NoPhone Selfie
- π An "Iconic Phones" book, co-created by Austin Evans, was showcased, detailing the history of phones from the early 2000s to modern devices.
- π± The book includes a quote from Austin Evans, highlighting his role as an "Influencer" alongside other tech personalities.
- π€³ The NoPhone Selfie, a piece of plastic with a mirror, was presented as a joke item costing $23, offering no functional value over an old smartphone.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Headset
- π§ Razer BlackShark V3 Pro headsets (Xbox Edition and standard) were reviewed after being forgotten for six months.
- β οΈ The setup process was lengthy, requiring multiple system restarts and firmware updates for the headphones and dongle.
- π€ While the headphones offered good sound quality for gaming, the microphone was deemed unsuitable for content creation.
- π° The V3 Pros cost $250, with the suggestion that the non-Pro version might be a better value.
CityRadio & Muse 2 Headband
- π» The CityRadio, an older Mystery Tech item, allows users to listen to sounds from different cities via an app.
- β The app had a low rating (1.7 stars) and the speaker struggled to connect, often playing sounds through the phone instead of the speaker.
- π§ The Muse 2 brain-sensing headband uses EEG feedback for meditation, costing $250.
- β Despite a challenging environment, the headband successfully detected brain activity and provided feedback on calmness.
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