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This is where you’ll find the latest information about what is coming to the channel. There are hints on upcoming videos, guides, status updates or important milestones. SocialBlade stats can be found here.

This website and YouTube channel is a hobby, I try to deliver deliver new content each week. However, this may not always happen and I appreciate your support and patience. As you may do as well, I work a full-time job and YouTube is a hobby and life/work schedules do impact when new content is released. Thank you for your support and checking out the latest updates!

–Jon

blogs from previous years [ 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019]

March

  • 2026-03-21 – Discover the power of OpenClaw on a Raspberry Pi 5 as we go through the full installation process, showcasing how this open-source AI Agent platform can revolutionize automation and messaging.
  • 2026-03-18 – The OpenClaw video is progressing well. As with any video, I need to spend a lot of time working with a new piece of tech before making a video on it. I’ve installed OpenClaw about 5 times at this point, just to make sure the upcoming guide is accurate and that I can be equally accurate in my presentation. I’m thoroughly impressed by what this system can do and will be keeping it online 24/7. Being able to send a quick message over Telegram is a game-changer. Anyways, time to get back to the video. Thanks for reading. The written guide is done, just not published yet. That will come when the video is released.
  • 2026-03-14 – As a follow-up to my last video on the Pi AI HAT +2, I’ve been exploring OpenClaw. This bit of software is every bit scarry and exciting as you may have heard. I’m using a Pi 5 to keep it isolated from sensitive information/files. Within the first few hours of experimenting with it, I had it set itself up to allow access from other computers on my network, which it did. I also connected it to Telegram for instant messaging, then setup something that is crazy cool. I’ll have to show you this one in a video – stay tuned!
  • 2026-03-06 – The next video is well underway, likely more than half-way completed. It’s taking awhile as it required a lot of steps, including an entirely new Tutorial with example code to demonstrate. I think it will be well-worth the effort and wait, I hope you think so too! Planning to wrap it up over the weekend and perhaps release it this weekend also. Stay Tuned!

February

  • 2026-02-23 – Today we’ll check out the Elevator Action cabinet by Quarter Arcades! Discover the nostalgic gameplay, unique features, and hidden secrets of this classic Taito title, now beautifully recreated in a compact 1/4 scale form.
  • 2026-02-10 – Discover the fun and functionality of the MyPlay Emoji Game Watch! From the exclusive Emoji Merge game to the customizable watch faces. Whether you’re a fan of expressive visuals or seeking a break from constant notifications, this watch offers a playful twist on traditional timepieces.

January

  • 2026-01-31 – Keep your X-Arcade Arcade2TV running its best. Learn how to update the XR unit, X-Force Haptics board, and Gen 2 dongle for better stability and compatibility + 4 Bonus tips! Watch here!
  • 2026-01-29 – The next video is well underway… all the footage is recorded, and now I’m deep in the editing cave turning raw clips into something watchable. It’s all about updating firmware for a product you might already own. There’s enough going on that it absolutely deserved its own video (future-you will thank me). Oh, and a new product arrived today for review. If you’re a retro gaming fan… yeah, you’re gonna like this one. 😉
  • 2026-01-15 – In this in-depth video we will upgrade the X-Arcade Arcade2TV XR with the X-Force Haptics Kit for an immersive virtual pinball experience like never before! From unboxing to full assembly, controls, connectivity, and gameplay, I’ll guide you through every step.
  • 2026-01-12 – Production has started on the next video which will be a tutorial on setting up a mixed reality device that you’re going to love! I’m totally blown away by it and I think you will be too. It brings together sight, sound, haptics/vibration and VR in a way that just works beautifully. Stay tuned to the channel, you won’t want to miss this!
  • 2026-01-03 – Numskull dropped the price of their BurgerTime Quarter Scale Arcade, and I couldn’t resist picking one up. Was it worth the great price? In this video, we’ll check it out!
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2026-01-01 – 🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎉 – As we step into a brand-new year, I just want to say THANK YOU to every single one of you, whether you’ve been part of the channel for years or just joined recently. Your support, comments, and encouragement truly mean the world to me.

2025 was an incredible year, and it’s all because of this amazing community:

  • 7.7K new subscribers
  • 1.6 million views
  • 93.3K watch hours

Those numbers still blow my mind, and I’m beyond grateful for every view, like, share, and subscription.

Here’s to 2026 with more content, more learning, more fun, and even bigger things ahead. I can’t wait to continue this journey with you all.

Thank you for being part of the channel. Let’s make 2026 the best year yet!