# impression (video feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover impression. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Ineos Grenadier Might Be the Perfect Backcountry Vehicle](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/the-ineos-grenadier-might-be-the-perfect-backcountry-vehicle) _2026-08-19 · Talking Cars (Video)_ This week w e drive the 2026 Ineos Grenadier on pavement, dirt roads, and CR's challenging Rock Hill to see whether this purpose-built, BMW-powered SUV is worth nearly $90,000. We discuss the driving experience, its unusual steering, noisy cabin, quirky controls, where it excels, and whether we'd actually buy one. Plus, we answer an audience question about what to do with an older BMW whose… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2608CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_520_HQ.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [SDR Oxide](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/08/sdr-oxide/) _2026-08-17 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ The developer says: \[SDR Oxide is a\] powerful SDR transceiver client with a GPU panadapter, dual VFOs, neural noise reduction, built-in skimmers, a full stack of digital modes, Winlink radio email, hands-free satellite operation and a live 3D space-weather globe … Continue reading → ## [Product Review Supplement: LiJiANi RD-239S + W2](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/08/product-review-supplement-lijiani-rd-239s-w2/) _2026-08-16 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ Check out the main review here: Product Review: LiJiANi RD-239S + W2. This post is some accumulated notes. Antenna The W2 repeater comes with a 4.2m antenna, terminated in a 3.5mm plug. The other end is terminated with an alligator Continue reading [Listen](https://www.blogordie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_210233000_iOS.mov) ## [Google Pixel 11/Pro/Fold Impressions: It Is What It Is](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4SSoURPODY) _2026-08-12 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [All-Weather vs. All-Season Tires; Should I Buy My Own Spare?](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/the-truth-about-self-driving-cars-what-happened-to-spare-tires) _2026-08-12 · Talking Cars (Video)_ We answer viewer questions this week, including: the best vehicle for a 14-hour road trip, why automakers have eliminated spare tires, debunk a myth about self-driving cars, and explore the pros and cons of all-weather tires. We also discuss the best ways to learn your vehicle's new features, with or without a dealer's help. Have a question for our experts? Send it to TalkingCars@iCloud.com to be… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_519_HD.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [Lexus Finally Gets Electric Right: 2026 Lexus ES 500e](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/lexus-finally-gets-electric-right-2026-lexus-es-500e) _2026-08-05 · Talking Cars (Video)_ Is the all-new 2026 Lexus ES EV the luxury electric sedan we've been waiting for? On this week's episode we share our first impressions of the Lexus' newest electric sedan, discussing its whisper-quiet ride, comfort-first philosophy, real-world range, charging performance, interior technology, and whether it delivers a true luxury experience despite a few frustrating tech quirks. Plus, we answer a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_518_HQ.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [Product Review: LiJiANi RD-239S + W2](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/08/product-review-lijiani-rd-239s-w2/) _2026-08-04 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ Introduction I was excited about this one my old friend LiJiANi Rd239, now with SSB. While that s true, there is more going on. In addition to to SSB, there is app control, bandwidth settings and a new UHF band. Continue reading [Listen](https://www.blogordie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260804_133331000_iOS.mov) ## [First Impressions: LiJiANi RD-239S + W2 Repeater](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/08/first-impressions-lijiani-rd-239s-w2-repeater/) _2026-08-01 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ PANIC The USPS delivery site said they were returning it to sender, undeliverable because of insufficient address. They delivered it anyway. The address was mangled by jamming it together with no spaces between street number and name. Disaster averted. Unboxing Continue reading ## [Product Review: JOC J-101W](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/08/product-review-joc-j-101w/) _2026-08-01 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ I ve hurried through this review because I really don t think much of the product. I refer the reader back to my prior articles for some details: It s a cheap (under $23 with shipping) radio and music player. It s not defective. Continue reading [Listen](https://www.blogordie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260801_112042000_iOS.mov) ## [Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: Honeymoon's Over](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6z_feacXW8) _2026-08-01 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hqaKI2fBvSby) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [First Impressions: JOC J-101W](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/07/first-impressions-joc-j-101w/) _2026-07-31 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ This is an inexpensive radio / music player. They re selling on AliExpress today for under $23 with free shipping. It s an MW/FM/SW radio and music player. In this short First Impressions post I ll discuss packaging, look and feel, preliminary sound Continue reading ## [Save the Manuals: Driving the New 2026 VW Jetta GLI](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/save-the-manuals-driving-the-new-2026-vw-jetta-gli) _2026-07-29 · Talking Cars (Video)_ Is the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI the last great affordable sports sedan? On this week's episode, we debate whether Volkswagen's final manual-transmission sedan is destined to become a future classic—or if the DSG automatic is actually the better buy. We break down the GLI's turbocharged performance, handling, ride comfort, practicality, and why it may be one of the best cars left to learn stick… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_517_HQ_1.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xjxwl1zLMc) _2026-07-27 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Samsung Z Fold 8 (Wide) Impressions: Better Than I Thought!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hx2yvWSgs0) _2026-07-22 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Will Your Next Car Come With a 'Kill Switch'? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #516](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/will-your-next-car-come-with-a-kill-switch-talking-cars-with-consumer-reports-516) _2026-07-22 · Talking Cars (Video)_ In this episode, we separate fact from fiction about viral claims that a government-mandated "kill switch" for cars is coming in 2027. Our experts explain what the law actually says, how alcohol-impairment detection technology is being developed, and what that means for you when you make your next car purchase. We also answer an audience question about whether newer cars are really safer than… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_516_HD.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [This ZOOM is Insane!](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kUnR9dO4EnA) _2026-07-20 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Incoming Radio: JOC J-101W](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/07/incoming-radio-joc-j-101w/) _2026-07-20 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ It s a weakness. AliExpress sent me an email 50% off, free shipping. It cost $27.28 that s just $3 per band. Looks big! Actual size is 105 x 45 x 118mm (4.1 x 1.8 x 4.6 in). So it s Continue reading ## [FM Log](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/07/fm-log/) _2026-07-20 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ I rate FM radio performance by counting local stations I can hear down on my patio in the middle of the day. That s simplistic, because daytime propagation varies and E-Skip happens. Not all stations are necessarily local and consistent. I ve Continue reading ## [Why Does Every New Car Feel Like a Smartphone?](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/why-does-every-new-car-feel-like-a-smartphone) _2026-07-15 · Talking Cars (Video)_ In this episode of Talking Cars, we discuss why modern vehicles rely so heavily on software, apps, over-the-air updates, and smartphone integration. We compare the pros and cons of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, discuss the learning curve of built-in infotainment systems, and explore personal data privacy and how you can best protect your information while using a vehicle. Join CR at… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_515_HD.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [iOS 27 Hands-On: Top 5 New Features!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oRgdlJUD18) _2026-07-13 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L6dgeAGcM587) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Evaluating the Zhiwhis ZWS-802 + W3](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/07/evaluating-the-zhiwhis-zws-802-w3/) _2026-07-09 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ The package consists of a MW/FM/SW/WB radio with stereo speakers, plus a repeater an external device that is a radio itself, able to relay received audio to the base radio. The repeater adds AIR band and VHF/UHF. Let s start Continue reading [Listen](https://www.blogordie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260630_013316000_iOS.mov) ## [Apple Lost the AI Race](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWKY0OnPByg) _2026-07-08 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Small Trucks Are the Perfect Size for Nobody: 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/small-trucks-are-the-perfect-size-for-nobody-2026-hyundai-santa-cruz) _2026-07-08 · Talking Cars (Video)_ In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, which, ironically, was officially discontinued days after we bought one for testing. We talk about the history and future of small trucks, discuss why Hyundai decided to end production of the Santa Cruz, and answer a question from a Santa Cruz owner about why the Santa Cruz returned low scores in our cargo capacity… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_514_HD.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [Nothing Phone 4b: They Can't Say It!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUgPFNRmsCQ) _2026-07-07 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Incoming Radio: LiJiANi RD-239S + W2 Repeater](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/07/incoming-radio-lijiani-rd-23s-w2-repeater/) _2026-07-05 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ I ve been waiting to order this since early May when an early version appeared on the AliExpress website with prominent warning that SSB tuning step was 5 kHz and that there was no printed English manual, to be remedied by Continue reading ## [Walmart?](https://www.blogordie.com/2026/07/walmart/) _2026-07-04 · Kevin · Blog or Die!_ Dangerous outdoor temperatures have kept me indoors and away from necessary outdoor testing for my ZWS-802 review, so to pass the time I clicked on a CNBC video on YouTube about Walmart s attempt to boost online sales and complete with Continue reading ## [The Best Car I've Ever Driven: McLaren W1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KRabLH7jcE) _2026-07-02 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Everything That's Wrong with the American Auto Industry](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/the-truth-about-american-cars-myth-vs-reality-car-buying-tips-dealership-secrets) _2026-07-01 · Talking Cars (Video)_ This week's episode tackles a long-running debate: are American cars inferior to their Asian and European counterparts? We break down the truth about Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Tesla, and how they stack up to Toyota, Honda, and other top automakers, revealing how performance and reliability drive our ratings. Plus: why the American dealership model is still so frustrating, Chinese EV competition,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_513_HQ.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [Antigravity A1: A New Take on Drones!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpF6IE0rdxA) _2026-06-29 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Apple's Big Price Hike](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oYAnEH0JoqI) _2026-06-25 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hpLl6HDfjQJE) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Top 5 Android 17 Features: I Swear It's New!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrT4S9i3agE) _2026-06-24 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [The 2026 Subaru Uncharted's Identity Crisis](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/the-2026-subaru-uncharteds-identity-crisis) _2026-06-24 · Talking Cars (Video)_ Is the all-new Subaru Uncharted a rugged Subaru, a rebadged Toyota, or something in between? We share our first impressions of the compact EV's strong performance, comfortable ride, confusing ergonomics, and missing EV features. Plus, we answer a viewer's question about the best fun-to-drive car for a college student with a $35,000 budget. Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2606CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_512_HQ.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [Get a Job As a CR Tester, Rivian vs. Lucid, Unfair Minivan Bias](https://talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/the-future-of-rivian-and-lucid-best-ev-charging-practices-are-minivans-dead) _2026-06-17 · Talking Cars (Video)_ Consumer Reports experts discuss the financial viability of EV startups like Rivian and Lucid, share EV charging best practices, give advice for hauling large audio equipment, the future of the minivan, vehicle-to-vehicle communication. We also discuss what it takes to become a Consumer Reports vehicle tester, and compare the real-world costs of driving EVs vs. hybrids and gas-powered vehicles.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarshq/2606CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_511_HD.mp4?dest-id=212364) ## [The Most Interesting Displays In The World!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOzcFkld6_g) _2026-06-16 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [WWDC 2026 Impressions: Yeah, That's About Right](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gCXmKjDecU) _2026-06-09 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_ ## [Apple Products That DON'T Exist](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n3V3LZh_r40) _2026-06-04 · Marques Brownlee · Marques Brownlee_