Hardware – Scopique's

Everyone Loves a Comeback Story

Scopique September 19, 2026

Sure, it's just a product, but I was actually moved to learn that VR exercise app Supernatural, shuttered by parent Meta, was spinning off as in independent entity and will continue with a new app this fall.

Another Log on the Fire

Scopique September 17, 2026

Another project obsession enters the arena! But this one include MATH...so how long will I beat myself up trying to learn before I decide the subject is beyond me? Probably 20-30 years.

Hear Me Out: Wireless AI Ouija

Scopique September 1, 2026

A joke image gave me a great idea, but I don't have the skills to pull it off. Hopefully, someone out there does, and runs with it.

We Are Backsliding

Scopique July 10, 2026

I like that people are making every effort to roll back the clock.

Audio Rodeo – A Mostly Non-Technical Talk about IEMs

Scopique May 11, 2026

I now have three sets of IEMs, so I wanted to examine my perspective on why.

Impressions – FIIO JM21 DAP

Scopique April 13, 2026

Out of the box, the JM21 is a great lower-cost digital audio player that I really should have bought instead of the Hiby R1.

Can You Hear Me?

Scopique April 7, 2026

My recent videos didn't sound too good, so I started investigating microphone options.

Impressions – HiBy R1 Digital Audio Player

Scopique March 27, 2026

I'f fiddled around the HiBy R1 for a few days, but lack the knowledge and hardware to really put it through its paces. Still, portable audio players still exist in 2026, and seemingly for good reasons.