Hey,
Welcome back to Experiments in Progress!
Here’s what’s inside today’s issue:
A day with my EDC — how I actually use my gear + apps from sunrise to midnight
My 6 tech essentials that always make the cut (and what got retired)
The Aftershow — cameras off, unscripted thoughts you won’t find on Pixel 10
Giveaway reminder — Pixel Buds Pro 2 + MagBak case up for grabs
And more behind-the-scenes experiments 👇
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My Everyday Carry: 6 Tech Essentials That Power My Day
Everyone’s got an everyday carry — the gear that earns a permanent spot in your bag, pockets, or car.
Mine’s built for a mix of work, workouts, travel, and a bit of fun tech I just can’t quit.
Here’s what makes the cut 👇
📱 Samsung Z Fold 7 — My Productivity Powerhouse
A foldable phone-tablet hybrid for multitasking, reading, and on-the-go editing.
How I pair it: My main device for day-to-day — content consumption, social media, messaging, email, everything.
Top 3 reasons it’s in my EDC:
Tablet-size productivity in my pocket
Multitasking without juggling devices
Way more fun to use than a slab phone
🍏 iPhone 16 Pro — My Flagship Driver
Apple’s current flagship, mostly for fitness.
How I pair it: I dual-carry Android & iPhone (though I’m considering dropping iPhone). Always with the MagBak Elite case — it sticks like glue to anything metal.
Top 3 reasons it’s in my EDC:
Connected to all my fitness tech (Whoop, Garmin, Ultrahuman Rings)
Apple ecosystem is still unmatched
(And, yes… habit)
🎧 PowerBeats Pro 2 — Gym-Focused Headphones
Wireless in-ear headphones built for intense workouts and long sessions.
How I pair it: Lives in my gym bag, connects instantly to iPhone or Fold. Perfect for playlists and calls mid-training.
Top 3 reasons it’s in my EDC:
Won’t fall out mid-sprint
Sweat-proof with great battery life
Crisp sound for both music and calls
🎶 Nothing Headphones (1) — Travel/Flying Headphones
Over-ear headphones with noise cancellation and all-day comfort.
How I pair it: My go-to on long journeys. Fun design, great sound, great battery life.
Top 3 reasons it’s in my EDC:
Super fun design
Great battery life
Strong sound & noise cancellation
🕶️ Oakley Meta AI Sunglasses — Futuristic Hands-Free Device
Smart sunglasses with voice control, AI access, and built-in audio.
How I pair it: Links to my Z Fold 7 and lets me use a ton of features without pulling out my phone.
Top 3 reasons it’s in my EDC:
Reply to messages hands-free
Take great photos & videos without a phone
AI features are surprisingly useful (like translating menus)
⌚ Fitness Tech Stack
Garmin Fenix 8, Whoop MG (bicep band), Ultrahuman Ring, Galaxy Ring (yes, I wear them all).
How I pair it: Always on me — helps track workouts, recovery, and health metrics across platforms.
Top 3 reasons it’s in my EDC:
I love tracking fitness stats
Cross-platform compatibility is essential
Helps me stay accountable, whatever device I’m on
👉 That’s my stack. What’s in your everyday carry? Drop it in the comments:
❌ Didn’t Make the Cut
Some gear didn’t survive my EDC purge 👇
AirPods Pro & Beats Fit Pro — Both retired. PowerBeats Pro 2 just holds up better in the gym — no slipping mid-sprint.
Ray-Ban Sunglasses — Swapped for Oakley Meta AI. Same vibe, but with built-in camera and hands-free features I actually use.
Apple Watch Ultra — I’ve been rocking Garmin for over a year now, and honestly, I don’t miss it. Might pick one up again just for a video to see what it’s like going back.
📱 A Day With My EDC
Gear is half the story.
The other half? The apps that turn devices into essentials.
Here’s how it all fits into my day 👇
☀️ Morning Check-In
Neutonic in one hand, Galaxy Ring on the other.
I scroll socials and clear the inbox on the Z Fold 7. The Whoop app doubles as my “Did I / Didn’t I” journal, while Garmin Connect sets the tone with a readiness score.
Sometimes I cross-check sleep data with the Ultrahuman and Galaxy Ring just to see who’s right.
Gear + Apps:
🏋️♂️ Gym Session
Before touching a weight, I pop in the PowerBeats Pro 2 and fire up Apple Music. Strava logs the workout, Garmin Connect syncs it, and the Nothing Headphones (1) stay in my bag for longer trips.
Gear + Apps:
Nothing Headphones (1)
Strava
Garmin Connect
💻 Work Mode
Two phones, one reality: the Samsung Z Fold 7 does everything; the iPhone 16 Pro just hangs on for fitness data (re-pairing gear every week is not it).
My workflow runs through Monday.com for planning, and Gemini steps in when I need to turn analytics into action.
Gear + Apps:
🚇 On the Move
Commutes and travel are about frictionless switching.
Oakley Meta AI Sunglasses handle voice prompts and quick replies. Nothing Headphones (1) keep me company with Pocket Casts, and the glasses are perfect for hands-free snapshots.
Gear + Apps:
Nothing Headphones (1)
🌙 Wind Down
I’m a night owl, so evenings usually end with Battlefield 6 Beta on the gaming PC.
I’ll also check the Vitality health insurance app to see if I’ve maxed out my weekly points — those freebies and discounts add up fast.
Gear + Apps:
👉 That’s my day in gear + apps. What’s in yours?
🎁 Giveaway: One Week Left
The giveaway closes soon — you’ve got until August 31, 2025 to enter.
What you could win:
1 pair of Pixel Buds Pro 2
1 MagBak case (Pixel, Samsung, or iPhone — your choice)
How to enter:
You’re already subscribed — just hit Reply to this email and type “Yes”.
📢 Winner announced: September 4, 2025 (I’ll email you directly)
Good luck — and remember, if you win, showing it off in public is highly encouraged 😎
🎬 After Show: What Happened When the Cameras Stopped Rolling
After filming this week’s Pixel 10 Pro - First 17 Things to Do (Tips and Tricks) show, I hit record again to share the raw, unfiltered take:
The Pixel Fold’s long-overdue IP rating (and why I’ve been testing foldables in sand for years).
The harsh truth about Pixel’s launch cycle — and why iPhone + Samsung steal the spotlight.
A behind-the-scenes look at Google’s fading Team Pixel program.
It’s raw. Unpolished. And probably something I shouldn’t have said out loud (don’t tell anyone 😉).
Got a friend who’d get this? Hit forward:
🤖 Next Week: How I Use AI in My Business
AI isn’t just hype — I’ve been using it daily to run and grow my business. Next week, I’ll break down exactly how I do it (with examples you can steal).
I’ll be covering:
How I use AI to analyze company finances (without getting lost in spreadsheets)
The way I pull insights from YouTube analytics in minutes, not hours
My favorite “underrated” AI trick that saves me from decision fatigue
📅 See you next Thursday.
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