Erin Lawrence with Temu Exposed, Chromebook Plus Review, Pixel Watch 2 and Govee Lights – HGG591




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Summary: <br> This week we have Erin Lawrence from <a href="https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/">https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/</a>. I’ve got the inside scoop on her Temu experiment—providing a comprehensive update and addressing the burning question: Is Temu a scam? Join me as we explore the innovative Google Chromebook PLUS, a Chromebook in a league of its own with AI assistance, and the Google Pixel Watch 2, an irresistible timepiece that Erin will not give back. We’ll also dive into the festive world of Govee Curtain Lights and Floor Lamps—adding both fun and practicality to your holiday setup. And if you’re in the market for a top-tier vacuum, discover Erin’s insights into the Ecovacs X2 OMNI, a bot-vac-mop that’s redefining cleaning standards. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at <a href="http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg591">http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg591</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Join Jim Collison / <a href="https://www.twitter.com/jcollison">@jcollison</a> for show #591 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network.<br> <br> <br> <br> WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? <a href="http://www.theaverageguy.tv/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.theAverageGuy.tv/live" target="_blank">http://theAverageGuy.tv/live</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Find Us!<br> <br> <br> <br> Join us in the Facebook group at <a title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/</a><br> <br> <br> <br> On Discord at <a title="https://theaverageguy.tv/discord" href="https://theaverageguy.tv/discord">https://theaverageguy.tv/discord</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com?c=HS-0ZSD2S2WA&amp;utm_source=raf-share&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=clipboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Save as much as $110 on your first 5 boxes of HelloFresh</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> Use the code MQU328 and get $40 off any machine purchase and a free capsule dispenser. If you are drinking bad coffee – STOP. Great coffee, one cup at a time from people who really know coffee. Check them out at <a href="https://Nespresso.com">https://Nespresso.com</a> and use code MQU328 and get $40 off your first machine!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Show Segments<br> <br> <br> <br> Tech gadgets and Temu.com with Aaron Lawrence. ([0:00])<br> <br> <br> <br> Jim Collison and Erin Lawrence discuss the latest tech gadgets and news on The Average Guy Network.<br> <br> <br> <br> Ed Sullivan, a frequent guest, buys something every time Aaron Lawrence is on the show.<br> <br> <br> <br> Erin Lawrence ordered identical gadgets from Te mu, including speakers and air pods, to test their quality and compare to authentic brands.<br> <br> <br> <br> She found that the Temu speakers looked identical to JBL speakers, while the air pods were identical to Apple’s Air Pods, with the Te mu version even coming with a different brand name.<br> <br> <br> <br> Erin Lawrence purchased ear pods and speakers from an online retailer, but found that they did not work as advertised.<br> <br> <br> <br> The ear pods were unable to connect to any phone, and the speakers produced poor sound quality.<br> <br> <br> <br> Alibaba’s quality control and product sourcing. ([8:08])<br> <br> <br> <br> Jim Collison and Erin Lawrence discuss their experiences with Alibaba, a platform for buying and selling goods.<br>