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Geek News Central
The Mainframe Learned to Speak Arm #1875

Geek News Central

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 44:51 Transcription Available


In this episode, Ray Cochrane breaks down Hot Chips 2026, the engineering conference where IBM, NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, Arm, and Fujitsu all showed how their next processors actually work. The headline disclosure is a mainframe core that runs Arm natively. Ray also covers Apple’s odd M6 Mac mini naming, London’s first autonomous Uber rides, Amazon’s purchase of the company behind DuckDB, GitHub’s HydraFusion, the best of IFA 2026, and new USDA research on farmed salmon. – Want to start a podcast? It’s easy to get started! Sign-up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Ray if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Cochrane opens the show with a personal update. He apologizes for the late rollout and the missed Monday episode, having spent the week fighting a cold. He’s also heading to Michigan to spend time with family and visit his father’s gravesite. He hopes to record a couple of shows from his dad’s old studio while he is there, including a special episode planned for Tuesday. He also points listeners to a fresh site redesign that trades the old techie look for something cleaner and friendlier. The featured segment starts from a wrap-up post on Arm’s newsroom. However, Cochrane broadens it to cover the whole conference rather than a single article. Hot Chips has run every August since 1989, and this year’s event was the 38th, held August 23rd through the 25th at Stanford’s Memorial Auditorium. What Hot Chips Actually Is Cochrane draws a line between Hot Chips and the big consumer trade shows. CES and Computex exist for product announcements and marketing. Meanwhile, Hot Chips is an IEEE engineering conference where chip architects present block diagrams and die photos for thirty minutes at a stretch. The audience matters as much as the content. Roughly five hundred people who design chips for a living fill the room, and they would spot a fudged number immediately. No written paper is required, just the talk and the slides. In-person tickets sold out this year, as did Stanford’s dorm housing. Cochrane says he plans to cover the conference annually going forward. IBM Built a Mainframe Core That Speaks Arm The disclosure that stopped Cochrane cold came from IBM. Its next processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE runs two completely different instruction sets natively, on every one of its eleven cores. Those are z/Architecture, IBM’s own mainframe language, and AArch64, which is 64-bit Arm. Crucially, this is not emulation. Nor is it Arm cores glued onto the die beside the mainframe cores. IBM built 2,792 Arm instructions directly into the hardware, which it says is more than double the mainframe instruction count. Each core carries two separate decoders while sharing the caches, branch predictor and register files downstream. It switches between the two in nanoseconds. IBM even added dedicated hardware to flip byte order, because Arm and the mainframe store numbers in opposite directions. The payoff is Arm SystemReady compliance, meaning off-the-shelf Arm Linux runs on a mainframe unmodified. Patrick Kennedy of ServeTheHome, who was in the room, wrote: “I am sitting here still in awe of what IBM is doing here; this is not Z plus Arm cores, this is Z and Arm in one core.” Cochrane flags one precision point that is easy to get backward. IBM did not license Arm’s core designs and drop them in. Instead, it took its own mainframe core and taught it AArch64 under an architecture license, which is considerably harder engineering. The specifications are striking. The chip uses a 2nm process, with eleven cores running above 5.7GHz sustained and no turbo mode at all. Each core gets 36MB of L2 cache, backed by a 3.5GB virtual L4 pool. Furthermore, the reliability target is eight nines, which works out to roughly three tenths of one second of unplanned downtime per year. IBM gave it no name and no ship date, though the press expects “Telum III” around 2028. Arm, Fujitsu and NVIDIA Show Their Hands Arm itself had plenty to discuss, starting with an unfortunate name. Its first chip in thirty-five years is called the AGI CPU, which is a product name rather than any claim about artificial general intelligence. For three and a half decades, Arm designed processor blueprints and licensed them out, collecting royalties without competing. That era is now over. The AGI CPU is Arm’s own silicon, co-designed with lead customer Meta, running up to 136 cores on TSMC’s 3nm process at 300 watts. Arm’s CEO says the company has more than $2 billion in customer demand across the next two fiscal years. Fujitsu brought the detail Cochrane called the coolest of the conference. Its MONAKA chip packs 144 Arm-based cores, but the trick is the cache. Rather than sitting alongside the cores and eating die area, the entire last-level cache lives on a separate 5nm die with the 2nm compute die stacked directly on top. It ships in 2027 in 350-watt and 500-watt versions. NVIDIA had more stage time than anyone, with six sessions. Its new Vera CPU carries 88 cores of NVIDIA’s own Olympus design, which marks a change: the previous Grace CPU used Arm’s off-the-shelf cores. Consequently, Arm’s win here is the instruction set, not the blueprint. The memory disclosure drew the most attention, with a fully loaded system reaching 1.5TB at 1.2TB/s while the whole memory subsystem draws just 30 to 40 watts. The Caveat on NVIDIA’s Benchmark Slides Cochrane pushes back on how NVIDIA presented its numbers. On the standard SPEC integer benchmark, Vera scored 925 against AMD’s 128-core EPYC score of 898, about three percent ahead. However, the slide NVIDIA showed normalizes that same result per physical core, which makes a three percent gap look enormous. NVIDIA defends the choice, arguing that per-core throughput matters when thousands of AI agents run at once. Cochrane grants that it is a fair argument to make. Even so, his verdict is blunt: it is a different number from the headline one, and presenting it that way is not the best look. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. Apple’s Newest Chip Landed in Its Cheapest Mac Last week’s episode covered the Mac Studio half of Apple’s August announcement. Tonight Cochrane takes the other half, the new Mac mini, and finds the numbering genuinely strange. The $899 base Mac mini gets the M6, which is Apple’s first 2nm chip and the newest process the company has shipped. It brings twelve CPU cores, twelve GPU cores, and 170GB/s of memory bandwidth. Apple also introduced a third CPU core class called super cores. So Apple’s most advanced chip sits in its cheapest desktop, while the M5 Pro, M5 Max and M5 Ultra above it all carry a lower number. It gets stranger. The M6 mini has Thunderbolt 4 while the pricier M5 Pro mini has Thunderbolt 5, and the memory ceiling runs backward too. Apple explains none of it across three announcement pages. Reading between the lines, Cochrane figures the M6 is the entry point of a new generation that shipped ahead of its larger siblings. London’s Robotaxis Started Carrying Passengers Arm’s monthly roundup covers everything outside the data center, and Wayve stood out. Transport for London granted the British self-driving company private hire vehicle licenses on August 5th, the same category a minicab needs. Then on September 3rd the service launched with Uber, marking the first autonomous rides ever offered to UK passengers. A small fleet of Ford Mustang Mach-Es covers anywhere in London except the airports, with a TfL-licensed safety driver still aboard. Over 140,000 Londoners signed up. The compute runs on NVIDIA’s Arm-based automotive platform, which is why Arm claims the win. Cochrane notes the pattern: once you set a standard nobody can move off, these wins keep arriving. Two more items round it out, both about squeezing AI onto phones. Google’s Pixel 11 shipped in August with the Tensor G6, and Google claims on-device AI runs up to 3.5x faster using 3.5x less energy. Those are Google’s own unbenchmarked figures. Separately, Graphcore’s research team worked with Arm to run an 11-billion-parameter vision model on phone-class processors by squeezing each parameter to 2.7 bits, taking the model from roughly 22GB down to 3.7GB. Intel Is Pitching AI Infrastructure From a Long Way Back Intel’s newsroom post previews the AI Infra Summit, running September 15th through 17th in Santa Clara. CEO Lip-Bu Tan takes a fireside chat on Tuesday morning, with three Intel sessions across the show. Cochrane unpacks two terms first. Physical AI means AI that acts in the real world through sensors and motors rather than living on a screen, and Intel takes it seriously enough to have renamed its PC division the Client Computing and Physical AI Group in May. Disaggregated inference splits the two phases of running a model: reading your prompt is compute-hungry, while writing the answer back is memory-hungry. The context is where this gets interesting. Intel’s revenue rose 25 percent last quarter, its fastest growth since 2011. Nevertheless, in AI accelerators the company barely registers next to NVIDIA. Gaudi has effectively been abandoned, to the point that Intel stopped maintaining its open-source driver, and AMD passed Intel in data center revenue last quarter. Tellingly, when Intel demoed disaggregated inference at Computex, NVIDIA GPUs handled one phase and SambaNova chips the other while Intel supplied the coordinating CPU. Crescent Island, Intel’s actual inference chip, does not sample until later this year, and Intel declined to publish its memory bandwidth. Amazon Bought the Company Behind DuckDB On August 26th, Amazon signed a deal to acquire DuckLabs, the Amsterdam company behind DuckDB. Cochrane spends time explaining what DuckDB is, since listeners outside the data world may never have encountered it. The problem it solves is familiar. Querying a large pile of data files traditionally meant either running a database server or spinning up a data warehouse with a cluster, a bill, and a loading pipeline. Both are heavy machinery for a question you wanted answered in ten seconds. DuckDB instead ships as a library rather than a server. You add it to your program like any other package, point it at your files, and write ordinary SQL directly against them. The data never moves. The usual comparison is SQLite, which is embedded in nearly every phone and browser on earth. Where SQLite excels at looking up one record, DuckDB rebuilds that embedded idea for chewing through millions of rows. It now sees roughly 62 million monthly downloads on Python’s package index alone, up from about 25 million last October. AWS says it is buying the company, not the project. DuckDB stays free and open source under the MIT license, held by a Dutch nonprofit foundation, and the founders join AWS while continuing to run technical direction from Amsterdam. Andy Warfield, a VP and distinguished engineer at AWS, described DuckDB as “the glibc of structured data: a lean, unglamorous, ubiquitous dependency that a great deal of software links against and almost nobody has to think about.” Cochrane sits with what that ownership means. He reaches for an analogy: imagine Daniel Stenberg selling curl. He doubts it would ever happen, but the concept alone is startling given how much infrastructure depends on it. His read is that AWS is betting DuckDB becomes as foundational as curl and SQLite already are. GitHub Has One AI Model Grade Another One’s Homework GitHub shipped Project HydraFusion into Copilot as a research preview. Instead of routing your request to a single model, it picks one of three approaches per request. Sometimes one model simply answers. Alternatively, a cheaper model drafts, and a quality gate decides whether to escalate. The interesting one is Critique. One model writes the code, a separate model from a different family reviews it read-only, and the original gets one pass to revise. Despite the name, nothing is fused here. There is no voting and no merging, just one model at a time with a gate deciding whether to spend more. GitHub explained the reasoning in an earlier post: “a model reviewing its own work is still bounded by its own training biases: the same training data and techniques, the same blind spots.” Research supports it. A team at NeurIPS in 2024 showed that models recognize their own writing and score it higher than human graders do. GitHub’s earlier number had a Claude Sonnet and GPT critic pairing closing about three-quarters of the gap between Sonnet and the larger Opus model. This mirrors a workflow Cochrane uses constantly and has described on a previous episode. He runs a cross-check review with a second model from a different company, and it routinely surfaces issues the first model missed. He explains that different training data, different engineers, and different reinforcement approaches build different internal biases about what counts as correct. Looking ahead, he expects more of these “Frankenstein patterns” where models from different training families work together. The Best of IFA 2026, and What You Can Actually Buy IFA opened to the public in Berlin for its 102nd year, with about 1,900 brands. Cochrane splits The Verge’s roundup in two, since much of what generates headlines at these shows never ships. Starting with real products, iRobot’s flagship Roomba Max 875 Combo runs $1,199 and ships in about two weeks. Its SealForce feature drops a hidden skirt from the chassis when it detects carpet, sealing against the fibers so suction concentrates instead of leaking out the sides. That reaches 35,000 pascals, iRobot’s strongest yet. A step-down model at $899 carries the same trick, though Cochrane balks at both prices. Anker’s Soundcore Sleep 4 Pro earbuds arrive in November at $349.99. The charging case carries its own round touchscreen, so you pick soundscapes, set alarms, and read sleep stats without your phone. Optical sensors read heart rate and variability from the ear canal, which beats the wrist for accuracy, and the case masks a snoring partner. Cochrane remains unconvinced about sleeping with earbuds in. Philips also has smart rope lights, the Hue Liane 360, on sale now. They glow evenly around the tube rather than showing individual LEDs. They also run $400 for three meters, which works out to about $130 per meter of rope light. As for concepts nobody can buy, iRobot showed a robot vacuum that carries a smaller robot vacuum on its back in a garage and lowers it to deploy. Lenovo brought a 14-inch laptop whose screen rolls out to 17 inches at the press of a button, which reviewers call the first rollable that feels close to shippable. Tecno showed a phone with essentially no border around the screen, and Acer had a Windows gaming handheld that swivels its screen up over a keyboard. Two themes ran through the show. Humanoid robots were the loudest thing on the floor, and IFA’s own CEO framed the event as being about robots that work rather than robots that demo. Meanwhile, AI stopped being its own product category and became an ingredient, showing up in refrigerators, treadmills, dishwashers, and motorized TV mounts. Farmed Salmon Isn’t the Omega-3 Machine It Used to Be USDA scientists measured farmed salmon and found considerably less of the good fat than the government’s own database claims. EPA and DHA are two fatty acids you get almost entirely from fish. Your body can build them from the plant version, but only in tiny amounts, so the NIH’s position is that eating them is the only practical way to raise your levels. Those fatty acids are structural pieces of every cell, with DHA concentrating in the brain and retina. That is why the federal dietary guidelines, issued jointly by USDA and Health and Human Services, recommend at least eight ounces of fish a week and steer you toward salmon. That amount is calibrated to deliver about 250 milligrams a day. Published in Frontiers in Nutrition last month, the study found EPA and DHA in farmed Atlantic salmon came in 54.7 percent lower than USDA’s own reference values, last updated in 2018. A three-ounce serving fell from roughly 1,670 milligrams to about 756. Consequently, two servings a week now fall about 14 percent short of the target. Plant-derived fats meanwhile rose two to three times over. The likely cause is feed. Salmon are carnivores, and farms once fed them oily little fish. There was never going to be enough of those as the industry scaled, so crops filled the gap: soy, canola, sunflower and linseed. Importantly, the study does not claim to have proven this and calls the feed shift a plausible explanation. Independent corroboration lends it credibility. Researchers at Stirling measured a similar halving in Scottish salmon between 2006 and 2015, and Norway’s marine institute saw it across thousands of samples. There is a land dimension too. Roughly half the world’s soy grows in South America, where rainforest gets cleared for feed. Matthew Hayek, who studies the environmental cost of protein at NYU, told Inside Climate News that “soy is a major, important protein and oil ingredient in fish farming.” Adding up two decades of soy across all fish farming, he puts the extra forest clearing at around the area of Nicaragua or Bangladesh. That figure covers all fish farming rather than salmon alone, and Hayek notes it is hard to attribute soy use to any single species. Cochrane closes with two caveats. First, the study measured only eight fish, bought around Maryland, DC and Virginia over six weeks in 2023, and nearly all sourced from Chile. That is not a national survey, and the authors say plainly the sample was not large enough to change government advice. Rather, it flags that a federal database value needs rechecking, which is what the paper set out to do. Second, on whether you should care, farmed salmon still beats beef, chicken and eggs by a mile, since those carry essentially zero EPA and DHA. What it loses is its crown among fatty fish, dropping to mid-pack behind herring, sardines and mackerel and roughly level with trout. The broader health case is also softer than the 2000s suggested. A review of 86 trials covering 162,000 people found supplements barely moved heart attacks or deaths, so eating fish and swallowing fish oil are not the same claim. No producer has responded to the findings, and USDA, whose own scientists ran the study, declined an interview and did not answer emailed questions. Cochrane wraps up with housekeeping and a note that he will be back on Labor Day. The post The Mainframe Learned to Speak Arm #1875 appeared first on Geek News Central.

The MacRumors Show
208: Apple's Surprisingly HUGE Week of Announcements

The MacRumors Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 46:47


It's been an unusually big week for Apple announcements. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, and invites to Apple's September event. Apple confirmed on Wednesday that its annual iPhone event will take place on Wednesday 9 September at Apple Park, starting at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with select members of the media invited to attend. The event's tagline is "Surprise and Shine." Apple is expected to introduce at least six new products, including the the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and the first foldable iPhone. Pre-orders should follow shortly after, and release dates for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate should also be revealed at the event.Apple announced the new Mac mini on Tuesday, offering M6 and M5 Pro chip options. The machine gains an N1 networking chip, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and moves to 2.5Gb Ethernet as standard, up from 1Gb, with a 10Gb option. Thunderbolt 5 is restricted to the M5 Pro model, which gets three Thunderbolt 5 ports while the M6 model keeps Thunderbolt 4. Genlock supportover USB-C is also new, syncing a display's refresh timing to a camera such as the iPhone 17 Pro. Pricing starts at $899 with 16GB and 256GB, rising to $1,699 for the M5 Pro at 24GB and 512GB. Pre-orders are now open, with launch on 22 September. M6 is Apple's first 2nm chip. Its 12-core CPU is split into 2 super cores, 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, making it the first Apple chip to combine all three core types in one design. Super cores are Apple's top tier, optimised for single-threaded speed. The 12-core GPU features a Neural Accelerator in each core for the first time in a ‌Mac mini‌. The GPU also adds an updated shader architecture, Dynamic Caching, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while an all-new Dual 16-core Neural Engine doubles peak compute over the previous generation, with system frameworks able to drive both engines at once. Memory starts at 16GB and tops out at 32GB, running at up to 170GB/s. M5 Pro scales further, to an 18-core CPU, a 20-core GPU and up to 64GB at 307GB/s.The new Mac Studio arrived alongside the ‌Mac mini‌, with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip options. The M5 Max offers an 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores, an up-to-40-core GPU with Neural Accelerators in every core, and up to 128GB of memory at 614GB/s, with the GPU running up to 50% faster than the previous generation. Both configurations move to a next-generation SSD architecture on PCIe Gen 6 for up to twice the storage performance, and gain up to six Thunderbolt 5 ports at 120Gb/s, and the same genlock support as the ‌Mac mini‌. Apple's N1 chip also brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 to the ‌Mac Studio‌. Pricing starts at $2,499 for the M5 Max at 36GB and 512GB, and $5,499 for the M5 Ultra at 96GB and 1TB, with the 512GB memory option not arriving until late October.M5 Ultra is Apple's first quad-die chip, using a next-generation version of UltraFusion to join two dual-die M5 Max chips into a single processor. The result is a CPU with up to 36 cores, and 12 super and 24 performance, delivering 1.25x the single-threaded and 1.3x the multithreaded performance of the M3 Ultra. Its up-to-80-core GPU is the most powerful Apple silicon GPU ever made and the first on an Ultra chip to feature Neural Accelerators. Second-generation Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading and third-generation ray tracing lift graphics up to 40% over M3 Ultra, and the chip features a 32-core Neural Engine. Memory reaches 512GB at 1.2TB/s, which is a 50% bandwidth increase.Other announcements this week included a new, softer Apple Polishing Cloth at $9, down from $19, and refreshed U.S. Magic Keyboards for the Mac, now featuring glyphs instead of edge text. Apple Support's 1-800-APL-CARE line is also now answered by a generative AI assistant in the U.S. and Canada.Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today at — https://www.Claude.ai/mac

What's Next Wall Street?
Apple M6 Mac Mini Local AI Bet, Trade Wars, Iran Sanctions vs Embargos

What's Next Wall Street?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 39:49


Desktop AI is becoming a reality, and Apple wants the Mac sitting on your desk to replace at least some of the AI compute happening in massive data centers today. On this episode of What's Next Wall Street, we break down Apple's new Mac Mini and Mac Studio, escalating US-Canada tariffs, the campaign against Iran's oil exports, Callaway Golf's controversial Good Good Golf ad, and a potential multibillion-dollar sleep-tech IPO. First, the US-Canada trade fight is escalating. Canada is imposing 50% tariffs on more than 700 US goods as well as steel and aluminum, while President Trump is planning 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and auto parts by January. Greg Krause looks at who actually gets hurt, including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Canadian companies, and railroads, and why the broader impact on US GDP and inflation may be relatively small. His view: tariffs work best as protection, not manipulation. Next, Washington's campaign against Iran's oil exports is being described as an "economic D-Day." The Treasury wants to isolate Iran financially and target countries helping it sell oil, including China and Russia. Greg explains the important difference between sanctions and a blockade and puts the US military presence in the region into perspective. We also look at whether disrupting Iranian oil really threatens global markets or whether buyers and producers will simply adapt. Then comes Apple. The new Mac Mini starts at $899 with Apple's M6 chip, built on a 2nm process with a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, and 16 dual-core Neural Engine. Apple says it can deliver up to 4x the performance of the M4 and process AI prompts up to 4.8x faster. More importantly, Apple is positioning the Mac Mini as an "always-on machine for AI agents." Instead of sending every prompt, document, or inference job to a cloud data center, developers can run LLMs locally using tools such as LM Studio and Krystallize.ai. The Mac Studio takes that idea much further. Starting at $2,499 with M5 Max and around $5,000 with M5 Ultra, configurations reach up to a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 512GB of unified memory, and 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth. Apple says M5 Ultra delivers 4.3x the AI compute performance of M3 Ultra and 10x that of M1 Ultra. Thunderbolt 5 and RDMA also make it possible to cluster Macs together. Apple says a four-system configuration can deliver roughly 3x the inference performance of a single Mac Studio. That's potentially a major shift: powerful AI models running locally, privately, and without a recurring cloud GPU bill. We also examine Callaway Golf's apology over a Good Good Golf ad in which an influencer knocks a woman down while going after a driver. Does controversy like this actually affect a public company's stock, or does Wall Street ignore it unless the company's core customers care? Finally, Aura Health, maker of smart sleep-tracking rings, is reportedly considering a roughly $3 billion IPO at a $16 billion valuation after generating about $1 billion in revenue last year. Greg looks at the opportunity and the challenge of competing with Apple Watch, Withings, and an increasingly crowded health-tracking market. Chapters:0:00 Welcome to What's Next Wall Street0:43 US-Canada Trade War Escalation3:01 Impact of Tariffs on Markets and Companies7:01 US Economic Pressure on Iran9:37 Iran Sanctions & Blockades17:09 Pro Tip: Diversify Gains17:53 Apple's New Mac Mini for Local AI19:31 Mac Studio: Desktop AI Supercomputer22:50 The Future of Local AI23:13 Callaway Golf's Controversial Ad Download your local AI for any M series Mac at Krystalize.AI now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethereum Cat Herders Podcast
Execution Layer Meeting 243 [2026-08-13] | ACDE 243

Ethereum Cat Herders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 69:11


This was Execution meeting #243 on August 13th focused on DevNet 8 updates and EIP proposals for the upcoming Glasgow (Glas) and Hagada forks. Barnabas reported that DevNet 8 (PlatoBerget) launched recently with growth activation planned for the following week, and the Glasgow fork would go live on Thursday at 7:50 AM UTC. Joachim presented final gas repricing results, confirming that broadcast limits could be safely raised to 200 million gas (three times the current limit) without requiring re-release of client specifications. The team discussed EIP 8061 for introducing a new gas limit configuration parameter to allow staged increases, which was approved by consensus layer clients. Kev discussed history expiry requirements for 2TB node operators, with most clients planning to drop history to approximately 5 months or fork minus one. The meeting then moved through 17 EIP proposals for Hagada, covering topics including linear page-based memory costing, refund removal, call-up code optimization, net gas metering for account changes, and precompiles for post-quantum cryptography. The final major discussion centered on Native Account (AA) implementation, where there was debate between EIP 8130 and 8141, with concerns raised about EIP 8141's impact on L2s and potential incompatibilities across the ecosystem.TakeawaysDevNet updatesGas repricing resultsHistory expiryEIP proposals Native AA implementation is a topic of discussionDifferent EIPs proposed for native AAConcerns about EVM incompatibility and performanceDesire for consensus and alignment between client teams and ecosystem buildersChapters00:00 DevNet Updates10:37 Gas Repricing Results20:55 History Expiry27:38 EIP Proposals50:55 Native AA Implementation51:26 EIP 8077: Rational and Messaging Levels52:17 Scaling the Public Mempool54:08 MLDSA Precompiles Proposal54:30 EIP 8355: MLDSA Verification01:02:32 EIP 8372: Normalized State Gas Limit01:06:52 EIP 8375: Mandatory Burn of Execution Rewards01:11:49 EIP 8219: Checked Arithmetic Opcodes01:17:49 Frames and Native AA Decision

Sag was! Geektalk
Irrfahrt um Mitternacht - Episode 286

Sag was! Geektalk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 53:51


Irrfahrt Christopher Nolans The Odyssey wirkt wie ein Film, der von Anfang an auf große Bilder und starke Stimmung setzt. Schon die Idee des Stoffes passt zu Nolans Stil: eine Reise voller Gefahr, Zweifel und Spannung, erzählt nicht klein, sondern mit dem Anspruch auf echtes Kinoerlebnis. Bildgewaltig scheint hier das passende Wort zu sein. Man erwartet keine glatte, leichte Abenteuerreise, sondern monumentale Bilder, weite Räume und Szenen, die sich förmlich ins Gedächtnis brennen. Nolan nutzt solche Stoffe oft, um aus einzelnen Momenten etwas Großes zu machen, und genau das dürfte auch hier spürbar werden. Die Reise wird nicht nur erzählt, sie wird als visuelles Erlebnis inszeniert. Düster ist der Film vermutlich ebenso. Bei Nolan steckt hinter jeder großen Geschichte meist auch ein Gefühl von Bedrohung, Verlust oder innerem Konflikt. Das passt perfekt zu einem Stoff wie The Odyssey, in dem es nicht nur um Heimkehr, sondern auch um Prüfung, Irrweg und Überleben geht. Statt reiner Abenteuerromantik entsteht so eine schwerere, ernstere Atmosphäre. Gerade darin liegt die Stärke von großem Kino: wenn Bilder, Klang und Erzählung zusammenkommen und mehr erzeugen als bloße Handlung. The Odyssey dürfte genau so ein Film sein, der nicht einfach unterhält, sondern beeindruckt. Er will nicht nebenbei laufen, sondern den Raum füllen und das Publikum komplett in seine Welt ziehen. Das ist Kino mit Anspruch, Wucht und Nachhall. Kurz gesagt: Nolan macht aus The Odyssey vermutlich kein klassisches Abenteuer, sondern ein düsteres, visuell überwältigendes Epos, das zeigt, warum Kino auf der großen Leinwand am stärksten ist. Deswegen war Matze im weltweiten größten IMAX. Noch eine Irrfahrt Wer sich wohl auch ein wenig verfahren hat ist Apple. Die Vision pro war ja ne nette Idee aber nicht wirklich das, worauf die welt gewartet hat. Das hat wohl nun auch Apple festgestellt und konzentriert sich auf das, was wohl die größeren Chancen bei der breiten Masse hat – AR Brillen. Geplant sind wohl zwei Varianten, eine mit und eine ohne Displays. Und nochmal mit dem Schiff unterwegs Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced wirkt wie genau das Remake, auf das viele Fans gewartet haben. Schon das Original gehört für viele zu den stärksten Teilen der Reihe, und die neue Version bringt dieses Gefühl auf der PS5 Pro noch einmal deutlich eindrucksvoller zurück. Besonders stark ist, wie gut das Spiel den Charme des Originals bewahrt und gleichzeitig moderner wirkt. Die Seefahrten, die karibische Atmosphäre und das Leben als Pirat fühlen sich immer noch frei und abenteuerlich an, aber die überarbeitete Präsentation macht alles klarer, lebendiger und insgesamt deutlich hochwertiger. Genau so sollte ein gutes Remake funktionieren: vertraut bleiben und trotzdem neu begeistern. Auf der PS5 Pro kommt diese Welt offenbar besonders gut zur Geltung. Schärfere Details, saubere Bildqualität und eine insgesamt deutlich stärkere technische Präsentation sorgen dafür, dass man noch tiefer in die tropische Spielwelt eintaucht. Das Meer wirkt bedrohlicher, die Inseln stimmungsvoller und die Kämpfe spürbar intensiver. Dadurch bekommt das Spiel eine frische Energie, ohne seinen Charakter zu verlieren. Gerade bei einem Spiel wie Black Flag ist das entscheidend, weil nicht nur die Geschichte, sondern auch das Gefühl der Freiheit trägt. Das Remake macht aus diesem Kern kein anderes Spiel, sondern ein deutlich schöneres und moderneres Erlebnis. Wer das Original mochte, bekommt hier die Chance, es in einer Form zu erleben, die dem Klassiker wirklich gerecht wird. Am Ende zeigt Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vor allem eines: Ein starkes Spiel wird durch ein gutes Remake nicht ersetzt, sondern neu glänzen gelassen. Spielen wird wohl etwas teurer Zuletzt bei der Diskussion über die Steam Machine haben wir ja gehört, dass Hardware immer knapper und dadurch teurer wird. Dass sich das auch auf die alten Konsolen auswirkt dürfte so aber recht neu sein. Microsoft plant ordentliche Preiserhöhungen bei der bestehenden Konsolengeneration. Borncity berichtet von: Die Xbox Series S mit 512 GB wird dann knapp 500 Euro kosten, die 1-TB-Version schlägt mit rund 600 Euro zu Buche. Noch teurer wird es bei der High-End-Xbox Series X: Die Digital Edition ohne Laufwerk kostet künftig etwa 750 Euro, das Modell mit Disc-Laufwerk sogar rund 800 Euro. Preise sollen ab dem 1.8. gelten, wir nehmen vorher auf, deshalb können wir das nicht überprüfen. Eigentlich sollten die alten Dinger doch billiger werden. Zum Vergleich: Preise auf der Microsoft Webseite am 27.07.2026: Series X Digital, weiß, 1TB 549,99€ Series X Laufwerk Galaxy Black, 2TB 699,99€ Series S All Digital weiß 512 349,99€ Series S All Digital weiß 1TB 399,99€ Mitternacht Mitternacht von Ferris MC, Afrob feat. Jan Delay ist ein fetter Deutschrap-Track, der sofort Druck macht und mit seiner Energie hängen bleibt. Der Song hat genau diese Mischung aus Selbstbewusstsein, Härte und Flow, die einen starken Rap-Track ausmacht. Besonders stark ist, wie die drei Künstler zusammen funktionieren. Ferris MC bringt Präsenz und Kante rein, Afrob liefert diesen markanten, souveränen Rap-Style, und Jan Delay setzt mit seiner unverwechselbaren Art einen eigenen Akzent. Zusammen entsteht ein Sound, der nicht glatt wirken will, sondern direkt, eigenständig und voller Haltung ist. Der Track hat dieses typische Gefühl von Nacht, Straße und Spannung, das perfekt zum Titel passt. Mitternacht klingt nicht nach Hintergrundmusik, sondern nach einem Song, der Lautstärke braucht und Raum einnimmt. Genau das macht ihn so stark: Er wirkt entschlossen, trocken und dennoch eingängig. Auch heute hat der Song noch diesen besonderen Reiz, weil er aus einer Zeit kommt, in der Deutschrap stark über Persönlichkeit, Wortwitz und Attitüde funktioniert hat. Das macht den Track nicht nur cool, sondern auch zeitlos auf seine eigene Art. Er steht für eine Phase, in der deutscher Rap Charakter hatte und klar nach vorne ging. Am Ende bleibt Mitternacht ein Track, der zeigt, wie gut Deutschrap sein kann, wenn Haltung, Flow und Energie zusammenkommen. Ein echter Banger, der seinen Platz in der deutschen Rap-Geschichte verdient hat. Kommt das lineare glotzen zurück? Manche (inkl. Peppi) hatten gehofft, dass mit dem Streaming das goldene Zeitalter des Medienkonsums anbricht. Am Anfang war es das auch. Günstig, gute Auswahl an Inhalten, überschaubare Kosten und Anbieter. Nun gibt es viel mehr Anbieter, alle sind teurer und man muss eigentlich für jede dritte Serie wechseln wenn man nicht doppelt bezahlen will. Netflix merkt das wohl auch an immer mehr Kündigungen. Da kam nun wohl die Idee auf einen ganz alten Weg zu gehen. Offenbar denkt Netflix über das einführen von linearen Sendern nach. Was wir davon halten und wir dazu stehen im Vergleich zu Amazons senderkonzept besprechen wir in der Episode. Sony Wut! Das Ende der physischen Disc-Produktion bei Sony für PlayStation ist für viele Kunden und Gamer ein ernstes Problem. Es geht dabei nicht nur um Nostalgie, sondern um echte Fragen von Besitz, Freiheit und Verfügbarkeit. Wer Spiele heute nur noch digital kauft, ist stärker von Plattformen, Preisen und Lizenzmodellen abhängig. Eine Disc kann man weiterverkaufen, verleihen oder einfach ins Regal stellen. Eine digitale Version bleibt dagegen an ein Konto und an die Regeln des Anbieters gebunden. Genau das macht viele Spieler unruhig, weil ihnen ein Stück Kontrolle über ihre eigene Sammlung verloren geht. Für Sammler und Vielspieler ist das besonders bitter. Physische Editionen haben einen klaren Wert, der über den reinen Spielstart hinausgeht. Sie sind greifbar, unabhängig und oft auch langfristig sicherer als digitale Käufe, die theoretisch jederzeit aus dem Shop verschwinden können. Wenn Sony diesen Weg weiter konsequent verlässt, wird das Gaming für viele weniger frei und mehr von Konzernentscheidungen bestimmt. Dazu kommt ein praktischer Nachteil: Nicht jeder hat schnelles oder unbegrenztes Internet. Große Downloads, Updates und Neuinstallationen sind schon heute ein Thema. Disc-Versionen waren für viele eine einfache und verlässliche Lösung. Wenn diese Möglichkeit wegfällt, trifft das vor allem Kunden, die auf Komfort, Beständigkeit und echte Wahlfreiheit angewiesen sind. Am Ende ist das Ende der Disc-Produktion kein kleiner Fortschritt in Richtung Zukunft, sondern für viele ein Rückschritt. Es schwächt den Gebrauchtmarkt, macht Spieler abhängiger und nimmt dem Medium ein wichtiges Stück Unabhängigkeit. Genau deshalb ist dieser Schritt für Kunden und Gamer ein großes Problem.

Sag was! Interview
Irrfahrt um Mitternacht - Episode 286

Sag was! Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 53:51


Irrfahrt Christopher Nolans The Odyssey wirkt wie ein Film, der von Anfang an auf große Bilder und starke Stimmung setzt. Schon die Idee des Stoffes passt zu Nolans Stil: eine Reise voller Gefahr, Zweifel und Spannung, erzählt nicht klein, sondern mit dem Anspruch auf echtes Kinoerlebnis. Bildgewaltig scheint hier das passende Wort zu sein. Man erwartet keine glatte, leichte Abenteuerreise, sondern monumentale Bilder, weite Räume und Szenen, die sich förmlich ins Gedächtnis brennen. Nolan nutzt solche Stoffe oft, um aus einzelnen Momenten etwas Großes zu machen, und genau das dürfte auch hier spürbar werden. Die Reise wird nicht nur erzählt, sie wird als visuelles Erlebnis inszeniert. Düster ist der Film vermutlich ebenso. Bei Nolan steckt hinter jeder großen Geschichte meist auch ein Gefühl von Bedrohung, Verlust oder innerem Konflikt. Das passt perfekt zu einem Stoff wie The Odyssey, in dem es nicht nur um Heimkehr, sondern auch um Prüfung, Irrweg und Überleben geht. Statt reiner Abenteuerromantik entsteht so eine schwerere, ernstere Atmosphäre. Gerade darin liegt die Stärke von großem Kino: wenn Bilder, Klang und Erzählung zusammenkommen und mehr erzeugen als bloße Handlung. The Odyssey dürfte genau so ein Film sein, der nicht einfach unterhält, sondern beeindruckt. Er will nicht nebenbei laufen, sondern den Raum füllen und das Publikum komplett in seine Welt ziehen. Das ist Kino mit Anspruch, Wucht und Nachhall. Kurz gesagt: Nolan macht aus The Odyssey vermutlich kein klassisches Abenteuer, sondern ein düsteres, visuell überwältigendes Epos, das zeigt, warum Kino auf der großen Leinwand am stärksten ist. Deswegen war Matze im weltweiten größten IMAX. Noch eine Irrfahrt Wer sich wohl auch ein wenig verfahren hat ist Apple. Die Vision pro war ja ne nette Idee aber nicht wirklich das, worauf die welt gewartet hat. Das hat wohl nun auch Apple festgestellt und konzentriert sich auf das, was wohl die größeren Chancen bei der breiten Masse hat – AR Brillen. Geplant sind wohl zwei Varianten, eine mit und eine ohne Displays. Und nochmal mit dem Schiff unterwegs Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced wirkt wie genau das Remake, auf das viele Fans gewartet haben. Schon das Original gehört für viele zu den stärksten Teilen der Reihe, und die neue Version bringt dieses Gefühl auf der PS5 Pro noch einmal deutlich eindrucksvoller zurück. Besonders stark ist, wie gut das Spiel den Charme des Originals bewahrt und gleichzeitig moderner wirkt. Die Seefahrten, die karibische Atmosphäre und das Leben als Pirat fühlen sich immer noch frei und abenteuerlich an, aber die überarbeitete Präsentation macht alles klarer, lebendiger und insgesamt deutlich hochwertiger. Genau so sollte ein gutes Remake funktionieren: vertraut bleiben und trotzdem neu begeistern. Auf der PS5 Pro kommt diese Welt offenbar besonders gut zur Geltung. Schärfere Details, saubere Bildqualität und eine insgesamt deutlich stärkere technische Präsentation sorgen dafür, dass man noch tiefer in die tropische Spielwelt eintaucht. Das Meer wirkt bedrohlicher, die Inseln stimmungsvoller und die Kämpfe spürbar intensiver. Dadurch bekommt das Spiel eine frische Energie, ohne seinen Charakter zu verlieren. Gerade bei einem Spiel wie Black Flag ist das entscheidend, weil nicht nur die Geschichte, sondern auch das Gefühl der Freiheit trägt. Das Remake macht aus diesem Kern kein anderes Spiel, sondern ein deutlich schöneres und moderneres Erlebnis. Wer das Original mochte, bekommt hier die Chance, es in einer Form zu erleben, die dem Klassiker wirklich gerecht wird. Am Ende zeigt Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vor allem eines: Ein starkes Spiel wird durch ein gutes Remake nicht ersetzt, sondern neu glänzen gelassen. Spielen wird wohl etwas teurer Zuletzt bei der Diskussion über die Steam Machine haben wir ja gehört, dass Hardware immer knapper und dadurch teurer wird. Dass sich das auch auf die alten Konsolen auswirkt dürfte so aber recht neu sein. Microsoft plant ordentliche Preiserhöhungen bei der bestehenden Konsolengeneration. Borncity berichtet von: Die Xbox Series S mit 512 GB wird dann knapp 500 Euro kosten, die 1-TB-Version schlägt mit rund 600 Euro zu Buche. Noch teurer wird es bei der High-End-Xbox Series X: Die Digital Edition ohne Laufwerk kostet künftig etwa 750 Euro, das Modell mit Disc-Laufwerk sogar rund 800 Euro. Preise sollen ab dem 1.8. gelten, wir nehmen vorher auf, deshalb können wir das nicht überprüfen. Eigentlich sollten die alten Dinger doch billiger werden. Zum Vergleich: Preise auf der Microsoft Webseite am 27.07.2026: Series X Digital, weiß, 1TB 549,99€ Series X Laufwerk Galaxy Black, 2TB 699,99€ Series S All Digital weiß 512 349,99€ Series S All Digital weiß 1TB 399,99€ Mitternacht Mitternacht von Ferris MC, Afrob feat. Jan Delay ist ein fetter Deutschrap-Track, der sofort Druck macht und mit seiner Energie hängen bleibt. Der Song hat genau diese Mischung aus Selbstbewusstsein, Härte und Flow, die einen starken Rap-Track ausmacht. Besonders stark ist, wie die drei Künstler zusammen funktionieren. Ferris MC bringt Präsenz und Kante rein, Afrob liefert diesen markanten, souveränen Rap-Style, und Jan Delay setzt mit seiner unverwechselbaren Art einen eigenen Akzent. Zusammen entsteht ein Sound, der nicht glatt wirken will, sondern direkt, eigenständig und voller Haltung ist. Der Track hat dieses typische Gefühl von Nacht, Straße und Spannung, das perfekt zum Titel passt. Mitternacht klingt nicht nach Hintergrundmusik, sondern nach einem Song, der Lautstärke braucht und Raum einnimmt. Genau das macht ihn so stark: Er wirkt entschlossen, trocken und dennoch eingängig. Auch heute hat der Song noch diesen besonderen Reiz, weil er aus einer Zeit kommt, in der Deutschrap stark über Persönlichkeit, Wortwitz und Attitüde funktioniert hat. Das macht den Track nicht nur cool, sondern auch zeitlos auf seine eigene Art. Er steht für eine Phase, in der deutscher Rap Charakter hatte und klar nach vorne ging. Am Ende bleibt Mitternacht ein Track, der zeigt, wie gut Deutschrap sein kann, wenn Haltung, Flow und Energie zusammenkommen. Ein echter Banger, der seinen Platz in der deutschen Rap-Geschichte verdient hat. Kommt das lineare glotzen zurück? Manche (inkl. Peppi) hatten gehofft, dass mit dem Streaming das goldene Zeitalter des Medienkonsums anbricht. Am Anfang war es das auch. Günstig, gute Auswahl an Inhalten, überschaubare Kosten und Anbieter. Nun gibt es viel mehr Anbieter, alle sind teurer und man muss eigentlich für jede dritte Serie wechseln wenn man nicht doppelt bezahlen will. Netflix merkt das wohl auch an immer mehr Kündigungen. Da kam nun wohl die Idee auf einen ganz alten Weg zu gehen. Offenbar denkt Netflix über das einführen von linearen Sendern nach. Was wir davon halten und wir dazu stehen im Vergleich zu Amazons senderkonzept besprechen wir in der Episode. Sony Wut! Das Ende der physischen Disc-Produktion bei Sony für PlayStation ist für viele Kunden und Gamer ein ernstes Problem. Es geht dabei nicht nur um Nostalgie, sondern um echte Fragen von Besitz, Freiheit und Verfügbarkeit. Wer Spiele heute nur noch digital kauft, ist stärker von Plattformen, Preisen und Lizenzmodellen abhängig. Eine Disc kann man weiterverkaufen, verleihen oder einfach ins Regal stellen. Eine digitale Version bleibt dagegen an ein Konto und an die Regeln des Anbieters gebunden. Genau das macht viele Spieler unruhig, weil ihnen ein Stück Kontrolle über ihre eigene Sammlung verloren geht. Für Sammler und Vielspieler ist das besonders bitter. Physische Editionen haben einen klaren Wert, der über den reinen Spielstart hinausgeht. Sie sind greifbar, unabhängig und oft auch langfristig sicherer als digitale Käufe, die theoretisch jederzeit aus dem Shop verschwinden können. Wenn Sony diesen Weg weiter konsequent verlässt, wird das Gaming für viele weniger frei und mehr von Konzernentscheidungen bestimmt. Dazu kommt ein praktischer Nachteil: Nicht jeder hat schnelles oder unbegrenztes Internet. Große Downloads, Updates und Neuinstallationen sind schon heute ein Thema. Disc-Versionen waren für viele eine einfache und verlässliche Lösung. Wenn diese Möglichkeit wegfällt, trifft das vor allem Kunden, die auf Komfort, Beständigkeit und echte Wahlfreiheit angewiesen sind. Am Ende ist das Ende der Disc-Produktion kein kleiner Fortschritt in Richtung Zukunft, sondern für viele ein Rückschritt. Es schwächt den Gebrauchtmarkt, macht Spieler abhängiger und nimmt dem Medium ein wichtiges Stück Unabhängigkeit. Genau deshalb ist dieser Schritt für Kunden und Gamer ein großes Problem.

Sag was! Podcast
Irrfahrt um Mitternacht - Episode 286

Sag was! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 53:51


Irrfahrt Christopher Nolans The Odyssey wirkt wie ein Film, der von Anfang an auf große Bilder und starke Stimmung setzt. Schon die Idee des Stoffes passt zu Nolans Stil: eine Reise voller Gefahr, Zweifel und Spannung, erzählt nicht klein, sondern mit dem Anspruch auf echtes Kinoerlebnis. Bildgewaltig scheint hier das passende Wort zu sein. Man erwartet keine glatte, leichte Abenteuerreise, sondern monumentale Bilder, weite Räume und Szenen, die sich förmlich ins Gedächtnis brennen. Nolan nutzt solche Stoffe oft, um aus einzelnen Momenten etwas Großes zu machen, und genau das dürfte auch hier spürbar werden. Die Reise wird nicht nur erzählt, sie wird als visuelles Erlebnis inszeniert. Düster ist der Film vermutlich ebenso. Bei Nolan steckt hinter jeder großen Geschichte meist auch ein Gefühl von Bedrohung, Verlust oder innerem Konflikt. Das passt perfekt zu einem Stoff wie The Odyssey, in dem es nicht nur um Heimkehr, sondern auch um Prüfung, Irrweg und Überleben geht. Statt reiner Abenteuerromantik entsteht so eine schwerere, ernstere Atmosphäre. Gerade darin liegt die Stärke von großem Kino: wenn Bilder, Klang und Erzählung zusammenkommen und mehr erzeugen als bloße Handlung. The Odyssey dürfte genau so ein Film sein, der nicht einfach unterhält, sondern beeindruckt. Er will nicht nebenbei laufen, sondern den Raum füllen und das Publikum komplett in seine Welt ziehen. Das ist Kino mit Anspruch, Wucht und Nachhall. Kurz gesagt: Nolan macht aus The Odyssey vermutlich kein klassisches Abenteuer, sondern ein düsteres, visuell überwältigendes Epos, das zeigt, warum Kino auf der großen Leinwand am stärksten ist. Deswegen war Matze im weltweiten größten IMAX. Noch eine Irrfahrt Wer sich wohl auch ein wenig verfahren hat ist Apple. Die Vision pro war ja ne nette Idee aber nicht wirklich das, worauf die welt gewartet hat. Das hat wohl nun auch Apple festgestellt und konzentriert sich auf das, was wohl die größeren Chancen bei der breiten Masse hat – AR Brillen. Geplant sind wohl zwei Varianten, eine mit und eine ohne Displays. Und nochmal mit dem Schiff unterwegs Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced wirkt wie genau das Remake, auf das viele Fans gewartet haben. Schon das Original gehört für viele zu den stärksten Teilen der Reihe, und die neue Version bringt dieses Gefühl auf der PS5 Pro noch einmal deutlich eindrucksvoller zurück. Besonders stark ist, wie gut das Spiel den Charme des Originals bewahrt und gleichzeitig moderner wirkt. Die Seefahrten, die karibische Atmosphäre und das Leben als Pirat fühlen sich immer noch frei und abenteuerlich an, aber die überarbeitete Präsentation macht alles klarer, lebendiger und insgesamt deutlich hochwertiger. Genau so sollte ein gutes Remake funktionieren: vertraut bleiben und trotzdem neu begeistern. Auf der PS5 Pro kommt diese Welt offenbar besonders gut zur Geltung. Schärfere Details, saubere Bildqualität und eine insgesamt deutlich stärkere technische Präsentation sorgen dafür, dass man noch tiefer in die tropische Spielwelt eintaucht. Das Meer wirkt bedrohlicher, die Inseln stimmungsvoller und die Kämpfe spürbar intensiver. Dadurch bekommt das Spiel eine frische Energie, ohne seinen Charakter zu verlieren. Gerade bei einem Spiel wie Black Flag ist das entscheidend, weil nicht nur die Geschichte, sondern auch das Gefühl der Freiheit trägt. Das Remake macht aus diesem Kern kein anderes Spiel, sondern ein deutlich schöneres und moderneres Erlebnis. Wer das Original mochte, bekommt hier die Chance, es in einer Form zu erleben, die dem Klassiker wirklich gerecht wird. Am Ende zeigt Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vor allem eines: Ein starkes Spiel wird durch ein gutes Remake nicht ersetzt, sondern neu glänzen gelassen. Spielen wird wohl etwas teurer Zuletzt bei der Diskussion über die Steam Machine haben wir ja gehört, dass Hardware immer knapper und dadurch teurer wird. Dass sich das auch auf die alten Konsolen auswirkt dürfte so aber recht neu sein. Microsoft plant ordentliche Preiserhöhungen bei der bestehenden Konsolengeneration. Borncity berichtet von: Die Xbox Series S mit 512 GB wird dann knapp 500 Euro kosten, die 1-TB-Version schlägt mit rund 600 Euro zu Buche. Noch teurer wird es bei der High-End-Xbox Series X: Die Digital Edition ohne Laufwerk kostet künftig etwa 750 Euro, das Modell mit Disc-Laufwerk sogar rund 800 Euro. Preise sollen ab dem 1.8. gelten, wir nehmen vorher auf, deshalb können wir das nicht überprüfen. Eigentlich sollten die alten Dinger doch billiger werden. Zum Vergleich: Preise auf der Microsoft Webseite am 27.07.2026: Series X Digital, weiß, 1TB 549,99€ Series X Laufwerk Galaxy Black, 2TB 699,99€ Series S All Digital weiß 512 349,99€ Series S All Digital weiß 1TB 399,99€ Mitternacht Mitternacht von Ferris MC, Afrob feat. Jan Delay ist ein fetter Deutschrap-Track, der sofort Druck macht und mit seiner Energie hängen bleibt. Der Song hat genau diese Mischung aus Selbstbewusstsein, Härte und Flow, die einen starken Rap-Track ausmacht. Besonders stark ist, wie die drei Künstler zusammen funktionieren. Ferris MC bringt Präsenz und Kante rein, Afrob liefert diesen markanten, souveränen Rap-Style, und Jan Delay setzt mit seiner unverwechselbaren Art einen eigenen Akzent. Zusammen entsteht ein Sound, der nicht glatt wirken will, sondern direkt, eigenständig und voller Haltung ist. Der Track hat dieses typische Gefühl von Nacht, Straße und Spannung, das perfekt zum Titel passt. Mitternacht klingt nicht nach Hintergrundmusik, sondern nach einem Song, der Lautstärke braucht und Raum einnimmt. Genau das macht ihn so stark: Er wirkt entschlossen, trocken und dennoch eingängig. Auch heute hat der Song noch diesen besonderen Reiz, weil er aus einer Zeit kommt, in der Deutschrap stark über Persönlichkeit, Wortwitz und Attitüde funktioniert hat. Das macht den Track nicht nur cool, sondern auch zeitlos auf seine eigene Art. Er steht für eine Phase, in der deutscher Rap Charakter hatte und klar nach vorne ging. Am Ende bleibt Mitternacht ein Track, der zeigt, wie gut Deutschrap sein kann, wenn Haltung, Flow und Energie zusammenkommen. Ein echter Banger, der seinen Platz in der deutschen Rap-Geschichte verdient hat. Kommt das lineare glotzen zurück? Manche (inkl. Peppi) hatten gehofft, dass mit dem Streaming das goldene Zeitalter des Medienkonsums anbricht. Am Anfang war es das auch. Günstig, gute Auswahl an Inhalten, überschaubare Kosten und Anbieter. Nun gibt es viel mehr Anbieter, alle sind teurer und man muss eigentlich für jede dritte Serie wechseln wenn man nicht doppelt bezahlen will. Netflix merkt das wohl auch an immer mehr Kündigungen. Da kam nun wohl die Idee auf einen ganz alten Weg zu gehen. Offenbar denkt Netflix über das einführen von linearen Sendern nach. Was wir davon halten und wir dazu stehen im Vergleich zu Amazons senderkonzept besprechen wir in der Episode. Sony Wut! Das Ende der physischen Disc-Produktion bei Sony für PlayStation ist für viele Kunden und Gamer ein ernstes Problem. Es geht dabei nicht nur um Nostalgie, sondern um echte Fragen von Besitz, Freiheit und Verfügbarkeit. Wer Spiele heute nur noch digital kauft, ist stärker von Plattformen, Preisen und Lizenzmodellen abhängig. Eine Disc kann man weiterverkaufen, verleihen oder einfach ins Regal stellen. Eine digitale Version bleibt dagegen an ein Konto und an die Regeln des Anbieters gebunden. Genau das macht viele Spieler unruhig, weil ihnen ein Stück Kontrolle über ihre eigene Sammlung verloren geht. Für Sammler und Vielspieler ist das besonders bitter. Physische Editionen haben einen klaren Wert, der über den reinen Spielstart hinausgeht. Sie sind greifbar, unabhängig und oft auch langfristig sicherer als digitale Käufe, die theoretisch jederzeit aus dem Shop verschwinden können. Wenn Sony diesen Weg weiter konsequent verlässt, wird das Gaming für viele weniger frei und mehr von Konzernentscheidungen bestimmt. Dazu kommt ein praktischer Nachteil: Nicht jeder hat schnelles oder unbegrenztes Internet. Große Downloads, Updates und Neuinstallationen sind schon heute ein Thema. Disc-Versionen waren für viele eine einfache und verlässliche Lösung. Wenn diese Möglichkeit wegfällt, trifft das vor allem Kunden, die auf Komfort, Beständigkeit und echte Wahlfreiheit angewiesen sind. Am Ende ist das Ende der Disc-Produktion kein kleiner Fortschritt in Richtung Zukunft, sondern für viele ein Rückschritt. Es schwächt den Gebrauchtmarkt, macht Spieler abhängiger und nimmt dem Medium ein wichtiges Stück Unabhängigkeit. Genau deshalb ist dieser Schritt für Kunden und Gamer ein großes Problem.

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; th proliferation of fake adds, including those for air conditioners taking advantage of the hot weather. What can the authorities do to clamp down on them, and how can we protect ourselves? Gadget of the Week goes to;Fiio Snowsky Disc. This ultra slim aluminium alloy portable music player supports micro-SD cards up to 2TB for massive amounts of music storage in high quality as it supports a wide range of codecs beyond MP3, with dual DAC for exceptional audio quality, 3.5 and 4.4 outputs for headphones, Bluetooth with LDAC hi-res support,  WIFI connectivity, SPDIF output, and a 12 hour battery, all controlled via a round full colour touchscreen that can be customised to show album art, lyrics, and much more. Available in a range of colours and an excellent way to upgrade your listening pleasure, especially on the go. Further details in the show.You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com#Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Clive#Bull#LBC#Radio#Fake#Adverts#Ads#Advertising#Air#Conditioners#AC#Units#Heatwave#Hot#Weather#Meta#Youtube#Scam#Torch#AI#Video#Artificial#Intelligence#Cleaning#Product#Finance#Martin#Lewis#BBC#ASA#Regulations#Social#Media#GadgetoftheWeek#Week#Fiio#Snowsky#Disc#Portable#Music#Player#Dual#Headphone#Touchscreen#MicroSD#2TB#MP3#FLAC#Wav#SPDIF#DAC#USB#Optical#Battery#High#Audio#Quality

The Making Of
Filmmaker Connie He + Google DeepMind's Márcia Mayer on Making the Tribeca Festival Animated Short Film

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 24:05


In this episode, we welcome director Connie He and Google DeepMind's Márcia Mayer to discuss the making of Dear Upstairs Neighbors, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June. Connie and Márcia, both Pixar alumni, embarked on a creative journey to explore how emerging technologies could help bring Connie's story and artistic vision to life. In our conversation, they discuss their respective roles in the project, the collaborative process behind this unique animated film, DeepMind's mission to empower creators through cutting-edge technology, and what they learned along the way. They also share advice for the next generation of storytellers navigating today's rapidly evolving creative landscape.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA introduces high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5-enabled PCIe expansion chassisMeet Io Xpand, a Thunderbolt 5 expansion chassis for AJA KONA and Corvid I/O cards. Io Xpand lets video professionals integrate the performance of AJA PCIe I/O cards on Thunderbolt 5 laptops and mini-PCs for an incredibly powerful, fast, and portable I/O solution for on set, remote production, and live switching. Visit hereA Solution Built Around Your WorkflowThe OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is available in a range of configurations to fit your workflow and budget. Choose from ready-to-run solutions with up to 32TB of high-performance NVMe storage, giving you the speed, capacity, and reliability needed for everything from multi-camera editing to demanding VFX and finishing workflows. Available now. Learn more hereNew York City | July 28The sports-production landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as a result of the cloud and AI, and SVG's new Cloud & Content Workflows Summit is where the industry comes together to navigate it. As virtualized hardware, cloud-based workflows, and AI-powered tools become more commonplace, the entire sports-production supply chain is being reimagined from the ground up. This special event brings together SVG's previous Cloud Production and Content Management events into a single, comprehensive day of programming—covering both live and non-live production workflows alike. Learn more hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows.Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800.323.2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:July 2026 - Ep. 141.Explore a Partnership with The Making Of:Reach over 275,000 film industry, broadcast professionals, and content creators reading this weekly newsletter. To learn more, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #26209: Apple Stock Recovers, iCloud Is Required, and More iPhone Foldables

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 27:01


Apple's stock rebounds after recent product price increases, prompting a discussion of customer loyalty, upgrade timing, refurbished options, and long-term confidence in the company. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Marty Jencius also examine why advanced Home features may require a 2TB iCloud+ plan, then debates Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, including price, form factor, cameras, usability, durability, and whether it can succeed within the Apple ecosystem. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Apple stock, iCloud requirements, and foldable iPhones 00:33 Introduction and panel greetings 04:09 Apple stock rebounds after product price increases 05:35 Investor reactions and confidence in Apple 07:23 How higher prices may affect upgrade decisions 09:07 Refurbished products and delaying Mac upgrades 10:10 AI voices and personalized assistant options 12:12 Current devices and future iPhone purchases 13:03 CleanMyMac sponsor message 14:35 Apple Intelligence and the 2TB iCloud+ requirement 16:03 Possible technical and financial reasons for the requirement 17:55 Video storage, HomeKit cameras, and Apple One 19:17 Apple reportedly increases foldable iPhone production 19:32 Panel reactions to an Apple foldable 21:31 Questions about screens, cameras, thickness, and usability 23:13 Foldable designs and Apple's potential market 24:25 Holding, durability, hinges, and screen creases 26:09 Closing Links: Apple's stock recovers after hit from unprecedented price hikes on products - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/02/apples-stock-recovers-after-hit-from-unprecedented-price-hikes-on-products/   Apple Intelligence features in the Home app will require an iCloud+ plan starting at 2TB https://appleworld.today/2026/07/apple-intelligence-features-in-the-home-app-will-require-an-icloud-plan-starting-at-2tb/   Apple Ramps Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Production to 10 Million Units https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/apple-ramps-foldable-iphone-ultra-production-10m/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The Making Of
"Hammerhead Sharks Up Close" Cinematographer Jeff Hester on Capturing Sharks Underwater for Nat Geo

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 26:56


In this episode, we welcome award-winning cinematographer Jeff Hester, whose work includes documentaries such as Postcard from Earth, Our Planet, Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Planet Earth III, and Hammerhead Sharks Up Close for Nat Geo's annual summer event, SHARKFEST. In our conversation, Jeff shares his journey into cinematography, how he developed his unique skill set, and the making of Hammerhead Sharks Up Close. He also discusses what it's like to film underwater alongside sharks, the specialized cameras and techniques used to capture these incredible images, and offers valuable insights for the next generation of filmmakers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA introduces high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5-enabled PCIe expansion chassisMeet Io Xpand, a Thunderbolt 5 expansion chassis for AJA KONA and Corvid I/O cards. Io Xpand lets video professionals integrate the performance of AJA PCIe I/O cards on Thunderbolt 5 laptops and mini-PCs for an incredibly powerful, fast, and portable I/O solution for on set, remote production, and live switching. Visit hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Explore hereNew York City | July 28The sports-production landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as a result of the cloud and AI, and SVG's new Cloud & Content Workflows Summit is where the industry comes together to navigate it. As virtualized hardware, cloud-based workflows, and AI-powered tools become more commonplace, the entire sports-production supply chain is being reimagined from the ground up. This special event brings together SVG's previous Cloud Production and Content Management events into a single, comprehensive day of programming—covering both live and non-live production workflows alike.Learn more hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows.Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800.323.2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:July 2026 - Ep. 140.Promote your brand with The Making Of:Reach 275,000+ film industry, broadcast pros, and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

The Making Of
"Cape Fear" Cinematographer Eben Bolter ASC, BSC on Crafting the Series for Apple TV

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 42:54


In this episode, we welcome Eben Bolter ASC, BSC, cinematographer of the new Apple TV series Cape Fear. Eben has also lensed acclaimed projects including The Life of Chuck, The Last of Us, and Slow Horses. In our conversation, he shares his journey into cinematography, the experiences that shaped his career, and his approach to developing the visual language of Cape Fear. He takes a deep dive into the cameras, lenses, lighting, and techniques used to bring the series to life, while offering valuable advice for the next generation of filmmakers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA introduces high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5-enabled PCIe expansion chassisMeet Io Xpand, a Thunderbolt 5 expansion chassis for AJA KONA and Corvid I/O cards. Io Xpand lets video professionals integrate the performance of AJA PCIe I/O cards on Thunderbolt 5 laptops and mini-PCs for an incredibly powerful, fast, and portable I/O solution for on set, remote production, and live switching. Visit hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Explore hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800.323.2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 139.Promote your Brand with The Making Of:Reach 270,000+ film industry, broadcast pros, and content creators reading this weekly newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

FOX on Tech
Ubisoft Co-founder Death & Steam Machine Pricing | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis

FOX on Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 1:45


The gaming world is in mourning following the death of Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot, who was killed in a plane crash in western France at the age of 69. Guillemot, a key figure in the family-led company behind the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry franchises, was piloting his twin-engine Cessna 421 when the accident occurred. In other news, Valve has officially unveiled the pricing for its highly anticipated Steam Machine, which departs from the traditional "loss leader" console model. Starting at $1,049 for a 512GB model and reaching up to $1,428 for a 2TB bundle with a controller, the device is positioned as a premium Linux-based gaming PC rather than a subsidized console. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our industry coverage? Start here to catch up on our previous deep dives: https://megaphone.link/FOXM7110483851 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clownfish TV: Audio Edition
Steam Machine Price is INSANE! It STARTS at Over $1000?!

Clownfish TV: Audio Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 12:42


The rumors were true. Valve has released the official pricing for the Steam Machine and it's STEEP for what it is. 512GB models start at $1,049 and it goes all the way up to a 2TB model with a controller for almost $1,500. For a few hundred dollars more, you can buy a gaming PC. Just saying. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video Games 2 the MAX
Steam Machine Price Revealed, XBOX Closing Studios Maybe? # 497

Video Games 2 the MAX

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 90:12


After a very much unintended week off, Sean and Marc are back discussing the latest in what's going on in gaming and a few big stories from the week before, too. Valve not only revealed the Steam Machine pricing at an incredible $1049 (USD) for the 512GB version and $1349 (USD) for the 2TB version, but there are also official reviews out there for the set-top PC, and the thoughts are all over the place. Showing some of the strain that the machine may be able to play the latest games in the AAA space, but it could be a great thing for indies. So, is this something either Sean or Marc would consider purchasing it at any point? And what about for others at large? Also, XBOX CEO Asha Sharma has now ended her own honeymoon period with XBOX players by posting another internal memo called the Next 100 Days XBOX Reset. In it is some damning state of XBOX by looking at the realities of where they are and where they need to go. Also in there are hints at layoffs with rumors of several studios being closed. Could XBOX even get a chance at resetting at all? Plus, Grand Theft Auto VI is about to be available for pre-order, the game industry is now over $200 billion, Capcom is making more Resident Evil news, Sea of Thieves is getting a movie, more studios with layoffs too sadly.You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/hTx40v2pQH4Listen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/ihas4852dT8Radulich in Broadcasting's Toy Story 5 Review: https://youtube.com/live/Ic9s3LYENwgFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TikTokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

The Making Of
"Michael" Colorist & Company 3 Founder Stefan Sonnenfeld on Grading the Record-Breaking Biopic

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 46:32


In this episode of The Making Of, we welcome legendary colorist and Company 3 founder/CEO Stefan Sonnenfeld. Stefan shares his journey into color grading, the evolution of his career, and the story behind building one of the industry's most respected post-production companies. He also discusses his work on Michael, the global blockbuster about Michael Jackson that has grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide, and how he helped shape the film's visual identity through color. During our chat, Stefan offers advice for the next generation of creatives on craftsmanship, collaboration, and building a lasting career in film.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Bridging ST 2110 with the Broader IP WorldAs IP adoption accelerates, establishing a seamless flow for IP media across a production is fundamental. Need to move compressed IP production media onto an ST 2110 network or deliver ST 2110 media to platforms that only accept compressed media? Discover how AJA BRIDGE LIVE makes both easy.Thunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800-323-2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 138.Advertise with The Making Of:Reach 270,000+ film industry professionals and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

The Making Of
"Backrooms" Cinematographer, VFX Supervisor, Editor & Production Sound Mixer on Making the Indie Box Office Hit

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 29:26


In this episode, we welcome the Backrooms production team— Cinematographer Jeremy Cox, VFX Supervisor Edward J. Douglas, Editor Greg Ng, and Production Sound Mixer Jan Hetmer. Together, they take us behind the scenes of the groundbreaking indie horror phenomenon, sharing how they brought the film's unsettling world to life through innovative cinematography, visual effects, editing, and sound design. We explore their creative process, technical workflows, lessons learned during production, and the collaborative approach that transformed a viral internet sensation into a blockbuster feature film. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Bridging ST 2110 with the Broader IP WorldAs IP adoption accelerates, establishing a seamless flow for IP media across a production is fundamental. Need to move compressed IP production media onto an ST 2110 network or deliver ST 2110 media to platforms that only accept compressed media? Discover how AJA BRIDGE LIVE makes both easy.Vimeo L.A. Event | June 23A night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!6:30pm | Doors7:30-9pm | Films + commentary9-11:00pm | Reception (complimentary drinks)Vidiots — 4884 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041Free passes hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800-323-2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 137.Sponsor The Making Of:Reach 250,000+ film industry professionals and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

The Making Of
"Pressure" Cinematographer Jamie Ramsay BSC, SASC on Crafting the WWII Period Film

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 29:49


In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Jamie Ramsay BSC, SASC, whose latest work can be seen in the WWII thriller Pressure, now playing in theaters. Jamie's credits include Goodrich, All of Us Strangers, District 9, Living, and See How They Run. In our conversation, Jamie reflects on his early years and filmmaking journey before taking us behind the scenes of Pressure. We explore the film's visual language, his creative and technical approach, and the tools used to bring the story to life. Jamie also shares lessons learned throughout his career and offers advice for the next generation of storytellers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Bridging ST 2110 with the Broader IP WorldAs IP adoption accelerates, establishing a seamless flow for IP media across a production is fundamental. Need to move compressed IP production media onto an ST 2110 network or deliver ST 2110 media to platforms that only accept compressed media? Discover how AJA BRIDGE LIVE makes both easy.ZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.Read more hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereScreamfest — Call to All Storytellers!Whether you craft terrifying scripts or visioned features and shorts, Screamfest is your home. Our screenplay competition deadline is June 15th—bring your stories to life here. Filmmakers, our extended final deadline is August 15th, 2026. Share your unique perspective and join our vibrant horror community. Submit your film today!SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800-323-2325 for free tech advice. View here Podcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 136.Advertise in The Making Of:Promote your products or services to 270K film industry pros and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

Giga Bytes Podcast
Giga Bytes Podcast 406: Posibles cambios a Gamepass, PR en PS5, MGS al cine y mucho más!!!

Giga Bytes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 85:52


Giga Bytes Podcast 406: Posibles cambios a Gamepass, PR en PS5, MGS al cine y mucho más!!! Pelicula de Metal Gear Solid en camino por Sony Pictures por Zach Lipovsky y Adam Stein (Final Destination Bloodlines) Asha Sherma: “Gamepass está muy caro” Physnit casting comienza Metro 2039 First Look abril 16 1pm EST Culmina Fotografia principal para película de Zelda de Nintendo y Sony Pictures (mayo 7, 2027) Nuevas imágenes de Spider-Man: Beyond the Spiderverse (6-18-2027) Pelicula de Bloodborne animada clasificada R en camino por Sony Pictures y Lyrical Animation Rumor: Fable a demorarse, podría lanzar en 2027 para evitar GTA 6 Rumor: Microsoft a eliminar disponibilidad day one de COD en Gamepass Bunny Graveyard llega a PS5 Starfield PS5 con problemas técnicos significativos, Bethesda intentara remediar esta semana Legion Go gen 2 2TB $2849.99 en página de Lenovo Data Breach de Rockstar por grupo de hackers Pragmata lanza esta semana Beta de Invincible VS impresiones     Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #gigabytespodcast #2026

Games At Work dot Biz
e549 — Dark Side of the Moon

Games At Work dot Biz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 31:00 Transcription Available


NASA photo art002e009057, 4 April 2026 Published 6 April 2026 e549 with Andy, Michael and Michael – boldly go into a deep set of space discussions featuring Artemis II, ways to keep track of the historic flight, COTS software and hardware aboard the spacecraft, Bernie Sanders conversation with Claude, TU Wien's mini QR code and a whole lot more! Andy, Michael and Michael boldly go into a deep set of space discussions focusing on the launch of Artemis II.  Mission Control starts off with the Artemis II Tracker built by Jakob Rosin for Jakob Rosin, and as he says, every other space nerd who stayed up for launch night.  The tracker is a fantastic assembly of data related to the mission, and is well worth bookmarking to keep up to speed on the progress of the astronauts as they approach the Moon and make their return journey to Earth.   Andy, Michael and Michael take a look at an article describing how COTS (commercial, off the shelf) technology are used in space missions, and the steps needed to ensure such technologies are appropriate for the mission.  It is no surprise that iPhone use aboard Artemis II caught the co-hosts' attention, and after recording the episode, they found even more insight on how the iPhone 17 Pro Max was cleared for use. Another COTS technology used aboard the spacecraft was email – and also needed some glitches to be resolved. Other interesting stories came from the Gizmodo article, such as the pre-launch card game which continues until the mission commander loses, and the challenges with the Universal Waste Management System that were initially resolved in Earth orbit, through another issue surfaced later in the voyage with the vent line.  At time of this writing, all systems to go with the Universal Waste Management System were rated as ‘go'.  The Moon plush named Rise, which acts as a zero gravity indicator, was designed by a second grader named Lucas Ye. In the non-space portion of the episode, the team discusses browsergate, Bernie Sanders' conversation with Claude and a mini QR code from the TU Wein that could help store up to 2TB of data on an A4 sized page! Wrapping up the episode, Andy shares his contact information through his aggregation site of andypiper.me  Do you think that the orange color of the iPhone 17 Pro Max matched the uniform color of the Artemis crew?  Have you placed your order for a copy of Rise?  Have your bots

MobileViews.com Podcast
MobileViews 604: Google AI Pro 5TB; Google FlexOS USB stick; Apple 50th; guest Sven Johannsen

MobileViews.com Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 65:20


Jon Westfall and I were joined by Sven Johannsen for MobileViews Podcast 604. We spent a good portion of the show reflecting on a major milestone: Apple turned 50 on April 1st. Beyond the nostalgia, we dove into Google's latest AI subscription changes and some clever new hardware gadgets.. I've been getting a lot of mileage out of Google AI Pro, and they recently gave their subscription service more value by bumping the storage from 2TB to 5TB for the same $200-a-year price. One of the most impressive new features is NotebookLM's cinematic video creation, which I used to analyze and summarize 18 years of our own podcast history. We also discussed Google Flex OS, which now offers a three-dollar bootable USB stick for people who want a low-barrier way to try Chrome OS on their existing hardware. We shared our "origin stories" with Apple, and it was a fun look back at how the technology evolved:. I also recounted my favorite customer service story from 2010, where an email to Steve Jobs' office resulted in me getting a launch-day iPad despite a UPS delivery delay—and UPS actually made its first-ever Saturday delivery in my region just to get it to me and other iPad pre-order customers.. We revisited the MacBook Neo. While critics focus on the 8GB RAM limit, the build quality is miles ahead of the "plasticky, bendy" Chromebooks that dominate the budget market. Jon noted that his students are the real target for this device; they want to be in the Apple ecosystem but often can't afford the Pro models, making the $499 education price a potential game-changer. We closed out the episode with discussions of the WiFiPorter Sven bought to provide guests to his home with a seamless guest WiFi connection and the MCON magnetic transforming game controller that Jon recently purchased.

Kudo's Radio -クドラジ-
【Google AI Pro】クラウドストレージ容量が2TB→5TBへ!

Kudo's Radio -クドラジ-

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 28:39


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Gamer Traffic Show.
Xbox Wants A Win So Project Helix Must Land. Playstation tricky pricing on PSN, impact of AI in movies, Mortal Kombat II movie will destroy Streetfighter movie and much more.

Gamer Traffic Show.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 43:39 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWe break down the latest Xbox rumors around Project Helix, including the launch window debate and the wild idea of console hardware that can run PC games. Then we pivot into PlayStation Store dynamic pricing, the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer, and why AI-made films raise real stakes for jobs and the environment. • debating whether Project Helix lands in 2027 or slips to 2028 • what “playing PC games on Xbox” could mean for the OS and UI • guessing the next Xbox price and why $1,000 feels like the floor • storage expectations and why 2TB should be the minimum • disc drive future vs Game Pass and digital-first strategy • why physical game copies feel reservation-only now • asking if Helix could be the last Xbox console • reacting to PSN dynamic pricing claims and the “Sony tax” idea • green-lighting the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer and arguing Street Fighter odds • calling out AI films for job loss and environmental impact • “gangster or wangster” debate on an 83-point NBA game • shouting out the Harlem Globetrotters finally getting a video game Please do reserve everybody for those who who like their hard copies. Support the show

Category Visionaries
How Positron AI is driving sales ahead of product | Mitesh Agrawal

Category Visionaries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 26:47


Positron AI is a 2+ year old silicon company targeting decode-heavy AI inference workloads where memory bandwidth, not compute, is the bottleneck. Launching end of 2025/early 2026, their architecture delivers 2TB of on-chip memory capacity versus Nvidia Rubin's 0.4TB—enabling 3-5x better performance per dollar and per watt for reasoning models, code generation, and video generation. In this episode, Mitesh Agrawal shares how Positron identified the memory bandwidth gap in a market where Nvidia controls 90%+ share, why they're prioritizing anchor customer commitments over product completion, and the hard lessons from Lambda Labs about rapid iteration and customer-driven optionality. Topics Discussed: Positron's technical approach: focusing on memory bandwidth and capacity over compute for inference workloads Why decode-heavy applications (reasoning models, video generation, code generation) are becoming memory-bound The challenge of selling silicon to hyperscalers when Nvidia controls 90%+ of the market Building optionality into product strategy: air cooling vs. liquid cooling as unexpected GTM advantage Learning to sell hardware before the product ships and why anchor customers matter Lambda Labs experience: lessons on rapid iteration and thoughtful hiring during hypergrowth Maintaining engineering-centricity: 47 of 50 employees focused on product development GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Find technical bottlenecks in high-growth markets: Positron identified that memory bandwidth wasn't scaling as fast as compute, creating a bottleneck for inference workloads. While Nvidia dominates with 90%+ market share, they optimize for training revenue. B2B founders should analyze where dominant players are constrained by their own economics or existing roadmaps, then build specifically for those underserved segments. Markets default to oligopoly, not monopoly: Mitesh observed that customers actively seek alternatives even when one vendor is superior. "Markets want oligopoly structure to exist," he explained. B2B founders shouldn't be discouraged by dominant incumbents—customers want optionality for leverage, supply chain resilience, and risk management. Position yourself as the credible alternative in specific use cases. Discover optionality through customer conversations: Positron initially pitched performance per watt without realizing air cooling capability was a major advantage. Only after selling their first product did they learn customers valued deploying in existing data centers without infrastructure overhauls. B2B founders should systematically debrief early customers to uncover which features solve problems you didn't anticipate. Sell before shipping in hardware: The biggest priority between now and product launch is securing anchor customers willing to commit purchase orders. "If you have someone to build for, the fillip it gives the engineering team, the confidence it gives operations and supply chain vendors—we underwrite that," Mitesh emphasized. Pre-sales derisk production, prove demand, and create momentum. B2B hardware founders should treat early customer commitments as product validation, not just revenue. Build storytelling into technical sales: Convincing customers to buy unshipped hardware requires months of narrative work. "It becomes like, if I sell it to you, why will it be useful to you? Is it going to save cost? Attract new customers? Drive growth?" Success means co-creating the internal business case your champion will present. B2B founders should invest heavily in helping customers articulate ROI and strategic value before asking for commitments. Maintain rapid iteration cadence: Nvidia ships every 12-15 months versus the industry standard of 3-4 years. "If you tell me that in 10 years you've launched 10-12 products in silicon, I will give much more probability we will be successful," Mitesh stated. B2B founders should structure operations and product development for continuous iteration rather than big-bang releases, even in traditionally slow-moving industries. Delay non-engineering hires until product proves itself: With 47 of 50 people in engineering, Positron has consciously prioritized product over go-to-market. "It was a very conscious decision," Mitesh emphasized. For deep-tech companies, this focus ensures you can actually deliver before scaling sales. B2B founders should resist pressure to build balanced teams early—let roles emerge from real needs rather than theoretical org charts.     Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Hoje no TecMundo Podcast
CHATGPT VAI USAR SEU NÚMERO? IPHONE: iOS 26.4 CHEGOU! YOUTUBE VAI BANIR ADBLOCK?! S26 SEM PREÇO e +

Hoje no TecMundo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 11:43


ChatGPT terá acesso ao seu número de telefone? Entenda nova política. 9 recursos que chegarão aos iPhones com o iOS 26.4; confira a lista! YouTube vai desativar comentários de vídeos para quem usa adblocker? Google lança backup da pasta Downloads, mas calma lá! Drone ucraniano acha “armazém de antiguidades” durante missão. Samsung ainda não sabe preço dos Galaxy S26 e entra em dilema. Exoesqueletos viralizam nas redes: como funciona e quanto custa no Brasil?

MobileViews.com Podcast
MobileViews 595: Boox Note Air5 C e-ink tablet; dealing with long power outages; & more

MobileViews.com Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 56:12


After a severe winter storm in the mainland US last week, Jon Westfall is back to join me (Todd Ogasawara) for MobileViews Podcast 595. Note: this week's Google Nano Banana Pro generated frame around the screenshot of Jon and me "decided" to hallucinate components of the Onyx Boox Note Air5 C home screen (like a phone icon and the entire top info-bar) despite the fact that I provide an actual screenshot of my Note Air5 C home screen :-) We kick off the podcast with storm-related tech notes, including lessons learned about external batteries and the effects of power surges on IoT devices. On the gear front, Jon shared his creative solution for a broken Xbox headset by replacing it with a Twelve South AirFly Pro and a lav mic, allowing him to use his existing AirPods. We also discussed, what else, AI, and the intriguing concept of OpenClaw Moltbook, a "social network" for AI agents, and the challenge of "AI slop" drowning science publishing. We also noted that my Google One 2TB subscription now includes the Gemini Plus tier, which is better defined in our reference notes as the Gemini AI Pro (Advanced) plan that bundles with the 2TB storage. The featured device this week is the Onyx BOOX Note Air5 C color e-ink Android OS 15 tablet that I bought recently. Our deep dive explores the mindset of e-ink users, often seeking a minimalist, distraction-free tool and embracing "mindfulness" in their writing. I compare the Air5 C to my only previous e-ink experience (a 2010 Kindle) and the non-e-ink TCL NXTPAPER (which I am considering to purchase). While acknowledging known issues—like the case and the display's color limitations—the appeal lies in rethinking note-taking in retirement, the low friction of a digital pen, and the ability to use apps from the Google Play store.

Double Tap Canada
Mainstream: Siri Becomes A Chatbot, HP Talk EliteBoard G1 & Hume AI CEO Goes To Google DeepMind

Double Tap Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 56:00


Explore how Apple is transforming Siri into a Gemini-powered AI chatbot, why emotional voice AI is the next frontier, and how HP's Elite Board G1—the PC in a keyboard—may be a game-changer for blind users. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the major tech stories shaping 2026. They unpack Bloomberg's report that Siri will evolve into a fully integrated AI chatbot powered by Google's Gemini, raising questions about privacy, speed, and Apple's long-term AI strategy. The hosts debate why the term “chatbot” carries negative connotations and how Apple could regain trust after its shaky Apple Intelligence rollout. The discussion then shifts to emotional AI and Google DeepMind's acquisition of Hume AI's Alan Cowan. They explore how future voice assistants could detect and respond to human emotion, potentially revolutionizing AI companionship, therapy, and conversational interfaces for everyone. Later, Steven interviews HP's Caleb Fleming about the Elite Board G1, a Windows 11 PC built inside a keyboard with up to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage. They discuss its upgradeability, enterprise focus, and unexpected potential as an ideal computer for blind users without the bulk of traditional desktops or laptops. The episode closes with quick takes on Sony LinkBuds Clip open-ear audio and Toronto Police trialling AI for non-emergency calls. Relevant LinksBloomberg – Siri AI Chatbot Report: https://www.bloomberg.comHP Elite Board G1: https://www.hp.comHume AI: https://www.hume.ai Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MacMagazine no Ar
Case para iPhone 17 Pro espelha a câmera traseira e amplia armazenamento

MacMagazine no Ar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 0:05


A marca Dockcase apresentou uma nova capa projetada para os iPhones 17 Pro/17 Pro Max que adiciona uma tela secundária ao dispositivo, na sua parte traseira. Chamada Selfix, a case oferece uma tela AMOLED 1 circular de 1,6 polegada, sensível ao toque, com resolução de 480×480 pixels. O principal objetivo dessa tela adicional é permitir que você use as câmeras traseiras de 48 megapixels para selfies e gravação de vídeos, funcionando como uma pré-visualização do enquadramento antes de você dar início ao registro — facilitado pelo Controle da Câmera (Camera Control). A case também possui uma porta USB-C PD 3.0 que suporta uma potência de até 100W, bem como um botão liga/desliga dedicado para ativar ou desativar a tela e um slot para cartão microSD de até 2TB de armazenamento — que pode ser usado para armazenar fotos e vídeos adicionais na biblioteca do iPhone. A Dockcase afirma que a tela traseira oferece uma experiência sem atrasos e que a própria capa não requer a instalação de nenhum aplicativo adicional. Ainda não temos informações sobre a disponibilidade e o preço da case, mas espera-se que o produto seja lançado em breve no Kickstarter. Quando lançado, o acessório estará disponível nas cores oat white, blush pink e midnight black. via GSMArena.com Notas de rodapé1Active matrix organic light emitting diode, ou matriz ativa de diodo orgânico emissor de luz.Notas de rodapé1 Active matrix organic light emitting diode, ou matriz ativa de diodo orgânico emissor de luz.

Giga Bytes Podcast
Giga Bytes Podcast #387: Hoy hablamos del Steam, PS, GTA y Mucho más!!!

Giga Bytes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 89:49


Giga Bytes Podcast #387: Hoy hablamos del Steam, PS, GTA y Mucho más!!! Lego Marvel Avengers Strange Tales review Lumines Arise Review Ratchet and Clank Ranger Rumble anunciado para iOS y Android Horizon Steel Frontiers (MMORPG por NC Soft) anunciado para PC, móvil Death Stranding Isolation anime a Disney Plus 2027 Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer, Running Man Review Steam anuncia nuevo Hardware para 2026: * Zen 4 CPU 4.8Ghz 6C/12T * RDNA3 GPU with 28CUs 2.45Ghz (8GB GDDR6 VRAM) * 16GB DDR5 RAM * 4K 60 FPS with FSR * 512GB or 2TB options * Display Port 1.4 (4K @ 240fps, 8K @ 60fps) * HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 120fps) * 1 x USB C * 2 x USB 3.2 * 2 x USB 2.0 * 1GB Ethernet * Wi-Fi 6E * Bluetooth 5.3 Los Game Awards 2025 tendran stream por Prime Video diciembre 11 8-11pm EST Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 vende 4m desde febrero PlayStation's 27” Gaming Monitor anunciado QHD IPS Display (2560 x 1440) HDR VRR up to 120 Hz (PS5/PS5 Pro), 240 Hz (PC/Mac) Built-in Charging Hook for DualSense Two HDMI IN (2.1), one DisplayPort In (1.4) 2 USB Type_A, 1 USB-C ports Stereo speaker & 3.5 mm audio output Coming 2026 Xbox Series X/S y PS5 de aniversario (Nov 10 y 12 2020) Marvel TOKON Fighting Souls closed beta 2 diciembre 5 2ndo QTR PS (Hasta sept 30): 2m de unidades en el mercado (100k unidades más Y2Y), sobrepasa Xbox 360 9m PS5 durante el trimestre (2ndo mejor para PS5) Ghost of Yotei vende 3.2m en su primer mes en el mercado 1st party sales aumenta de 5.3 a 6.3m Y2Y MAU aumenta a 119m de 116m Y2Y Aumentan pronostico PS5 en mediados de su ciclo de vida PS5 es el 2do producto de Playstation que más rápido ha vendido en US Halo Infinite a recibir ultimo contenido, eliminando plan de 10 años del título (nov 18) Xbox Series X/S y PS5 cumplen 5 años Todd Howard: todavía falta mucho para Elder Scrolls 6, podría aparecer estilo Shadow drop PS Portal ahora el dispositivo más usado para remote play, superando mobile PC, PS4, PS5 Rockstar: GTA 6 atrasado hasta el 19 de noviembre 2025 Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra atrasado luego de comienzos de 2026 Guiness World Records tira indirecta a Rockstar Games/GTA Nintendo reporte financiero: (Hasta sept 30) Nintendo Switch 2: 10.36m de unidades vendidas 62m Software units Mario Kart World: 9.57m Donkey Kong Bananza: 3.49m Switch 1: 154.1m Wii U: 13.56m 3DS: 75.94m Aumentan pronóstico de venta de 15m a 19m hasta marzo 31, 2026 De ahora en adelante desarrollo se enfocará en SW2 Division de Xbox pasado trimestre hasta sept 30 2025: Gaming disminuye 2% Aumenta 1% Xbox content and services Hardware disminuye 29% Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #NintendoSwitch2 #PS5 #MarvelTokonFightingSouls #COD #Wolverine #Saros #GhostofYotei #ACShadowsSwitch #ResidentEvilRequiem #NinjaGaiden4 #GhostofYotei #Switch #Xbox #PSSR #PS5Pro #Xbox #Switch2 #Review #Playstation #Switch2 @tiendasmesalve #gigabytespodcast #HaloPS5 #PS6 #NextXBox #PSPortal  

Retro Handhelds Podcast
Anbernic RG476H First Look: A Premium 4:3 Android Handheld for $150

Retro Handhelds Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 108:46


The Anbernic RG476H features a 4.7-inch LTPS In-Cell multi-touch display with a resolution of 1280×960 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Unisoc T820 octa-core processor (1×A76@2.7GHz, 3×A76@2.3GHz, 4×A55@2.1GHz) with a Mali-G57 GPU at 850MHz. The device includes 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS2.2 storage, and operates on Android 13. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0. Additional features: 5000mAh battery, stereo speakers, 3D Hall joysticks, six-axis gyroscope, RGB lighting, USB Type-C with 1080p display output, and support for TF card expansion up to 2TB.✨Featured items:476H at Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/RG476H476H at AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG476H_AELearn more: https://retrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg476h/Timestamps:- [00:00] Stream start- [00:23] Introduces the $150 RG476H handheld and compares it to similar 4x3 devices- [04:05] Specs include T820 chipset, 4.7" 120Hz display, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Android 13, and a 5000 mAh battery- [06:55] Features mushy face buttons, small Hall sticks, clicky shoulders, and a pocketable, comfy build- [09:39] Compared to the 477M, it's lighter and sleeker, with a premium glass front and sharp 120Hz screen- [12:05] 120Hz panel improves streaming fluidity and latency with HEVC decoding- [17:26] Covers GeForce Now setup and latency performance- [23:44] Runs indie titles like Silk Song and The Messenger via GameHub- [38:25] Includes FM radio and music player that work without headphones- [41:23] Android games perform well with solid screen and speaker quality- [53:23] Handles emulation for PSP, PS2, GameCube, and some 3DS titles- [01:46:00] Final verdict: a premium-feel mid-range handheld with great value, launching September 18th 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

The MacRumors Show
163: Apple Announces iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and More

The MacRumors Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 62:49


The iPhone 17 is finally here. On this episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of Apple's "awe-dropping" announcements this week, including the ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup, new Apple Watch models, AirPods Pro 3, and more. Apple's ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ were introduced with significant hardware upgrades, including enhanced active noise cancellation, a built-in heart rate monitor, improved sound processing, and foam ear tips. In addition, Apple previewed a new Live Translation feature also coming to AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. The Apple Watch lineup received a refresh, with the Series 11 touting stronger front glass, 5G connectivity, and better battery life. The Apple Watch SE 3 now includes an always-on display and fast charging, while the Ultra 3 gains a new display and satellite connectivity. Apple also introduced hypertension detection and a new sleep scoring feature, which are available on older models. The ‌iPhone 17‌ gains a 6.3-inch display, now with ProMotion for the first time in a non-Pro model, and the A19 chip. It features the same new 18-megapixel front-facing camera with Center Stage and a square sensor introduced across the lineup. Apple introduced the iPhone Air as its thinnest iPhone yet with a radical new design. It includes a polished titanium frame, the A19 Pro chip with 12GB of memory, a faster and more efficient C1X 5G modem, a single rear camera, and a 6.5-inch display with ProMotion, but loses out on a physical SIM card slot and stereo speakers. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were unveiled with a new design that abandons titanium in favor of an aluminum unibody structure, with a new full-width camera plateau and vapor chamber cooling. There is now a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 4x and 8x optical zoom options. Both devices include larger batteries that deliver over six hours more battery life than their predecessors, with storage starting at 256GB and reaching a new 2TB maximum on the Pro Max. There were also a range of new accessories, including TechWoven cases for the Pro models, a crossbody strap, and a bumper case and MagSafe battery for the ‌iPhone Air‌.

MacVoices Video
MacVoices #25236: Live! - Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' Event Discussion (Part 3)

MacVoices Video

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 42:04


The panel wraps Apple's “Awe Dropping” coverage by debating iPhone 17 hardware: new vapor-chamber cooling, bigger batteries, a widened camera “deck,” triple 48MP sensors, square-format capture, brighter 3,000-nit displays, and up to 2TB storage. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio contrast AirPods' translation “wow” with phones' incremental gains, weigh real-world benefits for creators, and critique Apple's moodier event production and revived case materials.  MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:07] Vapor cooling, heat management, and battery talk [1:22] Battery size estimates and efficiency on Air vs Pro Max [3:27] The new camera “deck” and thermal/camera trade-offs [4:55] Triple 48MP sensors and square-format capture [7:07] “Speeds and feeds” vs real functionality debate [10:27] iOS features, innovation cycles, and upgrade cadence [12:45] Health features, incremental progress, and use cases [17:14] Hardware day vs software day expectations [20:40] Front camera uses for creators; landscape without rotation [24:07] Displays at 3,000 nits; storage to 2TB [25:37] Event production style: locations and lighting [27:14] Case materials return and real-world durability [30:56] Selfie stats and content-creation focus [35:56] Hats, humor, and closing plugs Links: Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' Event - Recording Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #25236: Live! - Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' Event Discussion (Part 3)

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 42:05


The panel wraps Apple's “Awe Dropping” coverage by debating iPhone 17 hardware: new vapor-chamber cooling, bigger batteries, a widened camera “deck,” triple 48MP sensors, square-format capture, brighter 3,000-nit displays, and up to 2TB storage. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio contrast AirPods' translation “wow” with phones' incremental gains, weigh real-world benefits for creators, and critique Apple's moodier event production and revived case materials.  MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:07] Vapor cooling, heat management, and battery talk [1:22] Battery size estimates and efficiency on Air vs Pro Max [3:27] The new camera “deck” and thermal/camera trade-offs [4:55] Triple 48MP sensors and square-format capture [7:07] “Speeds and feeds” vs real functionality debate [10:27] iOS features, innovation cycles, and upgrade cadence [12:45] Health features, incremental progress, and use cases [17:14] Hardware day vs software day expectations [20:40] Front camera uses for creators; landscape without rotation [24:07] Displays at 3,000 nits; storage to 2TB [25:37] Event production style: locations and lighting [27:14] Case materials return and real-world durability [30:56] Selfie stats and content-creation focus [35:56] Hats, humor, and closing plugs Links: Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' Event - Recording Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Stiff Socks
346: HELP! Stranded in Africa

Stiff Socks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 85:55


Support the pod and get so much extra content for $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/stiffsockspod Bonus eps also available on Apple Podcasts! https://www.apple.co/socks The Boys are back from vacation! Trevor is back from a wild safari in Africa where his dad got trapped in a bathroom, rode hot air balloons, and watched a literal rite-of-passage circumcision march. Michael is back from the Outer Banks family trip filled with deer sightings, pickleball addictions, and zero alone time. They also break down Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, freaky blondes vs. smart brunettes, and why toe rings might be the new nipple rings.

Peter von Panda
Is the Mac Mini M2 Pro the Ultimate Compact Powerhouse?

Peter von Panda

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 7:37


Apple's Mac Mini just got a major upgrade with the M2 Pro chip, but is it worth the hype? In this episode, Peter unbox and dives into the specs of this compact desktop beast. With up to 40 billion transistors, four Thunderbolt ports, 8K display support, and up to 2TB of storage, this Mac Mini is designed for serious power users. Whether you're into video editing, graphic design, or just need a reliable machine, he breaks down why this might be the perfect desktop upgrade. Tune in to hear why it's a game-changer—and whether it's worth the price tag! Get it here... https://geni.us/kcMPNj ---------- LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING BETTER: ▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/FtGAT4 ▶ My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petervonp... ---------- IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW SOME LOVE: ▶ Buy My Book: https://geni.us/qwbZAE ▶ Become A Channel Member: https://geni.us/AA3Jk ▶ Patreon:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Merch: https://petervonpanda.storenvy.com/ ▶ Free Panda Group: https://panda-research-institute.mn.co FOLLOW MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: ▶ Instagram:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Facebook:   / petervonpanda  

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
Intel and the US Semi Future, Will Any Big Tech Incumbents Lose in an AI World?, Questions on Tea, Grok, and The Ringer

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 93:12


Intel's future in leading edge manufacturing looks more uncertain, while prospects for the US semiconductor supply chain are beginning to look more promising. Then: Google's earnings inspire a question about Big Tech in AI, who will win the entertainment space in AI, thoughts on doomerism and marketing, Apple's App store promises and a very bad week for the Tea development team, a question about The Ringer and Grantland, and a note on life coaching and Apple's 2TB storage plan.

Workflows
What Every Destination Photographer Needs to Hear Right Now with Ana Pastoria

Workflows

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 43:10


Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Ever wondered how a destination wedding photographer does it all—jet-setting, shooting, and still finding time for naps and puppy cuddles? This episode of Workflows spills the (greasy) bacon on backup strategies, keeping your sanity (and creativity), and the real-life challenges of working in photography across borders, cultures, and time zones.Meet Ana Pastoria, a destination wedding photographer who captures the true essence of love through her lens. Ana loves music, but not just as just something you hear—it's an experience. It's the melody that stays with you after the song is over, the harmony you feel when someone you love holds you close after a long day, and the rhythm you see in moments that define a relationship. With a heart full of love for weddings, Ana has married the same person six times and plans to keep marrying him forever. She brings that same depth of love and devotion to her work, ensuring every couple's special day is captured in a way that's as unique as their love story.In this episode, Scott sits down with Ana Pastoria, partnership manager at Imagen, globe-trotting wedding photographer, and self-professed Waffle House ambassador. Ana opens up about how Imagen helped her reclaim her life, why bulletproof backup workflows are her love language, and the honest, sometimes difficult conversations she has with her clients to guarantee transparency and comfort. Expect candid stories from near-catastrophic backup failures to standing by your values even when it costs you a client."My workflow is exactly how I want it after sixteen years. Consistency and clear communication with my clients—that's priceless." - Ana PastoriaResourcesBackup Workflow ArticleBackblaze 1.2TB usage post (you must be in the Imagen Community to view it)DaisyDiskBackblazeMissinglettrWhy You Should Listen:Get first-hand workflow strategies from an international wedding photographer.Discover real-life backup systems that protect your photography business (and your sanity).Find out how to stay true to your values while still delivering for your clients.Hear the honest truth about what it takes to manage destination wedding shoots—travel woes, cultural differences, and all.Don't miss this episode—press play to get inspired, organized, and maybe hungry for waffles. Subscribe to Workflows for more stories and actionable photography tips from photographers who get it done.(00:00) - 62 (00:14) - ‌ (00:58) - Ana's Journey with Imagen (02:43) - Waffle House Adventures (04:22) - Destination Wedding Photography Workflow (05:03) - The Importance of Backups (10:15) - Client Communication and Workflow Consistency (16:05) - Challenges of Destination Weddings (20:27) - Workflow Improvements and Social Media Aspirations (21:41) - Struggles with Consistent Posting (22:16) - Workflow After Client Delivery (22:40) - Challenges with Social Media and Automation (25:59) - Advice for New Photographers from Minority Groups (26:57) - Dealing with Discrimination in the Industry (27:33) - Importance of Transparency and Values (37:43) - Impact of Mental State on Work Quality (41:09) - Final Thoughts and Where to Find Me

Business of Tech
Kaseya Launches AI Tools for MSPs; Cybersecurity Updates and New Legislation Impacting Online Safety

Business of Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 13:46


Kaseya has launched a series of AI-driven tools and policy changes at its Connect 2025 event, aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies for IT service providers. The Kaseya 365 Ops platform utilizes AI to help customers improve their operational efficiency, with early users reportedly saving an average of 160 hours per month, equivalent to the productivity of one additional technician. Additionally, Kaseya is introducing free-to-use Datto backup hardware for up to three devices per customer, significantly reducing upfront costs for partners. The relaunch of the Datto Alto 5, a 2TB encrypted backup device offered at the price of a 1TB unit, provides better value and security for small to medium-sized businesses.SentinelOne, Huntress, and Microsoft have also made significant updates in cybersecurity and operational tools. SentinelOne unveiled its next-generation Purple AI Athena release, which automates critical processes such as threat triaging and investigation, while Huntress enhanced its managed identity threat detection and response solution to combat the rising threat of identity-based attacks. Microsoft announced that paid subscriptions will be required for its Windows Server 2025 hotpatching service, which allows administrators to install security updates without rebooting their servers, transitioning to a subscription model after June 30th.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to refocus the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on protecting critical infrastructure from sophisticated threats, particularly those posed by China. She criticized previous leadership for mission drift and emphasized the need for improved information sharing across government agencies. Additionally, the Take It Down Act has passed the House, mandating social media companies to remove flagged non-consensual sexual images within 48 hours, raising concerns about potential misuse and the impact on smaller platforms.OpenAI has rolled back an update to its GPT-4.0 model due to concerns over overly flattering responses that compromised user trust. The company aims to refine its approach based on long-term user feedback, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and directness in AI interactions, especially for professionals in decision-making roles. This rollback serves as a reminder for IT leaders to ensure that AI-generated communications are truthful and not merely affirming, as the tone of AI can significantly shape trust in client relationships. Four things to know today 00:00 Kaseya Connect 2025: AI Ops Push, Free Backup Hardware, and Fred Voccola's Ongoing Presence Signal Business-as-Usual with a New Toolkit04:14 SentinelOne's AI Analyst, Huntress's Identity Defense, and Microsoft's Paid Patching 07:24 Noem Refocuses CISA on Infrastructure Threats as Congress Advances AI Image Takedown Law10:29 OpenAI Walks Back GPT-4o Update After Sycophantic Shift, Raising Critical Questions for AI Use in IT Services Supported by:  https://getnerdio.com/nerdio-manager-for-msp/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Microsoft Mechanics Podcast
How Microsoft 365 Backup works and how to set it up

Microsoft Mechanics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 0:50 Transcription Available


Protect your Microsoft 365 data and stay in control with Microsoft 365 Backup —whether managing email, documents, or sites across Exchange, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Define exactly what you want to back up and restore precisely what you need to with speeds reaching 2TB per hour at scale. With flexible policies, dynamic rules, and recovery points up to 365 days back, you can stay resilient and ready. Jeremy Chapman, Director on the Microsoft 365 product team, shares how to minimize disruption and keep your organization moving forward with Microsoft 365 Backup. QUICK LINKS:  00:00 - Automate recovery process 00:37 - How to use Microsoft 365 Backup 01:49 - Compare with migration-based solutions 02:30 - How to set it up 03:33 - Exchange policy for email backup 05:00 - View and manage backups 05:24 - Recover from a restore point 07:45 - Restore from OneDrive & SharePoint 08:33 - Bulk restore 09:41 - Wrap up ► Link References Check out https://aka.ms/M365Backup Additional backup and restore considerations at https://aka.ms/M365BackupNotes ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics  

Sad Dads Club Podcast
Episode 324 - Wax ring stocking stuffer

Sad Dads Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 80:34


This week the guys realize they never mentioned not recording for two weeks over the Christmas and New Years holidays. Gym has a toilet apocolypse right before Christmas. Gym gets a body pillow and Foo sleeps with an L. Gym installs 2TB into his PS5 and breaks something. The Foo fam is playing Balder's Gate 3. Gym has been playing Zelda: Echose of Wisdom. Zander has a birthday and Foo bounces. A small dive into shortbread, maybe? Plus more!

PS THIS IS AWESOME!
346 - Falling into Fall

PS THIS IS AWESOME!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 55:03


PS This is Awesome: Episode 346In this week's episode, Fred is still enjoying the fun and charm of Astro Bot, while Jake has finished Space Marines 2, earned a Platinum trophy in Astro Bot, and is now trying out the Metaphor: ReFantazio demo.For the news, an Alien Isolation sequel has officially been announced, and the long-awaited Until Dawn movie has wrapped filming. Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill remake are both receiving rave reviews. We also dive into Digital Foundry's comparison videos between the PS5 Pro and the standard PS5. In unfortunate news, Red Barrels, the developers behind Outlast, were hacked, with over 2TB of data being held for ransom. Lastly, we discuss the release of Metro Awakening, set for November 7th.Tune in for all this and more as we break down the latest in the PlayStation world!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits:Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO15:00 - GAMES WE'RE PLAYING28:30 - ALIEN ISOLATION SEQUEL31:00 - UNTIL DAWN MOVIE33:10 - METAPHOR: REFANTAZIO34:32 - SILENT HILL REMAKE36:40 - PS5 PRO VS. PS541:45 - RED BARREL GOT HACKED44:00 - METRO AWAKENING GAMEPLAY49:00 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giga Bytes Podcast
Giga Bytes Podcast #326: Hoy hablamos del PS5 Pro, PS6 Shogun, update llega a PS5, y mucho más!!!

Giga Bytes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 103:41


Giga Bytes Podcast #326: Hoy hablamos del PS5 Pro, PS6 Shogun, update llega a PS5, y mucho más!!! PS6: se reporta contrato entre AMD y Sony para PS6 PS6 en desarrollo, retrocompatibilidad de alta importancia Bundles de Switch en camino: $299: Switch, Joy Cons azul y Rojo, codigo para MK8 Deluxe y 12 meses de Switch Online $349.99: Switch OLED, Joy cons Blancos, Codigo MK8 Deluxe, 12 meses de Switch Online PS Co-CEO Hideaki Nishinio: Consolas continuaran siendo la base del negocio Shogun domina en los Emmy Remedy: Se sorprenderán con Alan Wake 2 en PS5 Pro PS5 Pro Oficial: Nov 7 2024, preordenes en PS Direct Sept 26, en otros retailers el 10 de octubre Costara $699.99, no incluye Disc Drive (Opcional $79.99) ni vertical Stand ($29.99), ambos disponibles por separados Incluye WiFi 7, SSD interno de 2TB, VRR y gaming 8K (Demo de GT7 en 8K mostado a CNET) Upgrade al GPU: 67% más unidades de computo, memoria 28% mas rápida (45% mayor velocidad de rendering) Raytracing: 2-3 veces mas veloz comparado con PS5 Upscaling AI: incluye Playstation Spectral Super Resolution usando machine learning PS5 Game Boost Pro para más de 8,500 titulos retrocompatibles de PS4 Algunos títulos recibirán actualizaciones PS5 Enhanced para aprovechar ventajas del Pro, incluyendo: Alan Wake 2, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Demon's Souls, Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered Disc Drive PS5 Slim sold out luego de anuncio de PS5 Pro Update para PS5 disponible ya: Welcome Center Party Share 3D Audio Profiles personalizados Ajustes de Remote Play Adaptive Charging Sony Comienza a vender PS5 Digitales Refurbished certrificados a $349.99   Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #PS5pro #Astrobot #PS5 #Playstation #GamepassStandard #Gamepass #keymailer #AgeofMythologyRetold

Giga Bytes Podcast
Giga Bytes Podcast #325: Hoy hablamos del PS5 Pro, update llega a PS5, llega Gamepass Standard y elimina títulos prominentes, despidos en Xbox y mucho más!!!

Giga Bytes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 150:45


Giga Bytes Podcast #325: Hoy hablamos del PS5 Pro, update llega a PS5, llega Gamepass Standard y elimina títulos prominentes, despidos en Xbox y mucho más!!! Astrobot Review Age of Mythlogy Retold review PS5 Pro Oficial: Nov 7 2024, preordenes en PS Direct Sept 26, en otros retailers el 10 de octubre Costara $699.99, no incluye Disc Drive (Opcional $79.99) ni vertical Stand ($29.99), ambos disponibles por separados Incluye WiFi 7, SSD interno de 2TB, VRR y gaming 8K (Demo de GT7 en 8K mostado a CNET) Upgrade al GPU: 67% más unidades de computo, memoria 28% mas rápida (45% mayor velocidad de rendering) Raytracing: 2-3 veces mas veloz comparado con PS5 Upscaling AI: incluye Playstation Spectral Super Resolution usando machine learning PS5 Game Boost Pro para más de 8,500 titulos retrocompatibles de PS4 Algunos títulos recibirán actualizaciones PS5 Enhanced para aprovechar ventajas del Pro, incluyendo: Alan Wake 2, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Demon's Souls, Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered Disc Drive PS5 Slim sold out luego de anuncio de PS5 Pro Update para PS5 disponible ya: Welcome Center Party Share 3D Audio Profiles personalizados Ajustes de Remote Play Adaptive Charging Sony Comienza a vender PS5 Digitales Refurbished certrificados a $349.99 Despidos 650 empleados de Xbox Xbox Game Pass Standard Lanza oficialmente ($14.99/mes) No Incluye Day 1 (llegaran al menos 12 meses o mas para llegar al servicio) 369 títulos para su lanzamiento Online MP incluido Descuentos GP Standard elimina títulos de su catalogo, incluyendo: Starfield, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Call of Duty Modern Warfare III, Diablo 4, Age of Mythology Retold, etc Phil Spencer PAX West: no firmaron Destiny y Guitar Hero para Xbox, además de GTA3, Genshin Impact, Spiderman   Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #PS5pro #Astrobot #PS5 #Playstation #GamepassStandard #Gamepass #keymailer #AgeofMythologyRetold         Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.keymailer.co  

PC Perspective Podcast
Podcast #787 - AMD Addresses Ryzen 9000 Review Methods, RTX 4070 GDDR6 Version Official, G-Sync + MORE!

PC Perspective Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 87:44


Full crew in the house tonight for all kinds of tech talk with the usual amount of off-topic banter.  It's what you deserve.  Check the full list of topics below.  Real quick though ... Ryzen 9000 testing:  You're holding it wrong.  Windows 11 installs on non-TPM machines:  Stop that.  Sonos:  Failing.  ARM:  Gaming GPUs.  And when is a 4070 not really the 4070?00:00 Intro02:06 Food with Josh04:43 Ryzen 9000 X3D leaked by ASUS?06:38 AMD says reviewers are not properly testing Ryzen 900010:04 AMD to buy ZT Systems for 4.9 billion USD14:18 The new GDDR6 version of the RTX 4070 might be hard to spot19:43 Windows 11 update closes TPM bypass loophole...22:44 ...but FAT32 volumes up to 2TB are now supported25:11 NVIDIA partnering with MediaTek on new G-Sync Pulsar monitors31:00 Podcast sponsor, 1Password32:14 Lina Li SUP01 lets you mount your GPU on the front intake37:58 A wooden mechanical keyboard (sort of)41:53 Sonos is not doing well (plus extended audio ranting)54:24 Arm rumored to be developing a gaming graphics card58:05 (in)Security Corner1:06:55 Gaming Quick Hits1:16:34 Picks of the Week1:26:09 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The MacRumors Show
111: Weird iPhone 17 ‘Slim' Rumors

The MacRumors Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 50:22


On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss all of the latest rumors about the iPhone 17 "Slim" – a whole new kind of iPhone coming next year. The ‌iPhone 17‌ "Slim" is expected to sit above the ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max in 2025's ‌iPhone‌ lineup with a starting price of approximately $1,299. The main selling point is said to be its all-new design touting a super-thin aluminium-titanium chassis and a relocated rear camera that could feature a variable aperture for the first time. It is expected to have a 6.6-inch display and Apple's custom 5G modem, and it may also feature up to 2TB of storage. Despite its high price point, the device is rumored to contain lower-end specifications than the ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro models, such as a single rear camera, a standard A19 chip, and 8GB of memory. We also discuss the iPhone 16 Pro's rumored Rose color option that looks set to replace Blue Titanium, Apple's progress on a clamshell foldable iPhone, and the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which is apparently set to hit mass production in October. The new low-cost ‌iPhone‌ is expected to feature an ‌iPhone‌ 14-like design with an OLED display and Face ID, a USB-C port, a single rear 48-megapixel camera, Apple's custom 5G modem, and the Action button.

iOS Today (Video HI)
iOS 704: Apple's New M4 iPad Pro - Shiny new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, & Magic Keyboard

iOS Today (Video HI)

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 52:30


In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss their experiences with Apple's newly released M4 iPad Pros and accessories. They cover the new features and improvements, including the OLED display, updated design, Magic Keyboard with function keys, and the new Apple Pencil Pro. Rosemary also addresses a listener's question about creating a shortcut to quickly access downtime settings on a Mac. M4 iPad Pros: • The new iPad Pros have an OLED display, offering improved contrast and color reproduction • Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB, with higher-tier models having more RAM and an extra performance core. • The Magic Keyboard has been updated with a function row, haptic trackpad, and all-new hardware design. • The Apple Pencil Pro introduces haptic feedback, a programmable squeeze gesture, and a "barrel roll" feature for adjusting brush/tool shape based on pencil orientation • Apps like Freeform and GoodNotes are being updated to support the new Apple Pencil Pro capabilities • Availability varies by model, and waiting for refurbished units or discounts may be beneficial Shortcuts Corner: • A listener asks for a way to quickly access downtime settings on their children's Macs • Rosemary creates a shortcut using the Mac's System Preferences URL scheme to open the downtime settings directly • She recommends adding the shortcut to the Mac's menu bar for easy access • While it's not possible to toggle downtime automatically with a shortcut due to security concerns, this method still streamlines the process of adjusting the settings Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

iOS Today (MP3)
iOS 704: Apple's New M4 iPad Pro - Shiny new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, & Magic Keyboard

iOS Today (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 52:30


In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss their experiences with Apple's newly released M4 iPad Pros and accessories. They cover the new features and improvements, including the OLED display, updated design, Magic Keyboard with function keys, and the new Apple Pencil Pro. Rosemary also addresses a listener's question about creating a shortcut to quickly access downtime settings on a Mac. M4 iPad Pros: • The new iPad Pros have an OLED display, offering improved contrast and color reproduction • Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB, with higher-tier models having more RAM and an extra performance core. • The Magic Keyboard has been updated with a function row, haptic trackpad, and all-new hardware design. • The Apple Pencil Pro introduces haptic feedback, a programmable squeeze gesture, and a "barrel roll" feature for adjusting brush/tool shape based on pencil orientation • Apps like Freeform and GoodNotes are being updated to support the new Apple Pencil Pro capabilities • Availability varies by model, and waiting for refurbished units or discounts may be beneficial Shortcuts Corner: • A listener asks for a way to quickly access downtime settings on their children's Macs • Rosemary creates a shortcut using the Mac's System Preferences URL scheme to open the downtime settings directly • She recommends adding the shortcut to the Mac's menu bar for easy access • While it's not possible to toggle downtime automatically with a shortcut due to security concerns, this method still streamlines the process of adjusting the settings Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

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iOS Today 704: Apple's New M4 iPad Pro

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Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 52:30


In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss their experiences with Apple's newly released M4 iPad Pros and accessories. They cover the new features and improvements, including the OLED display, updated design, Magic Keyboard with function keys, and the new Apple Pencil Pro. Rosemary also addresses a listener's question about creating a shortcut to quickly access downtime settings on a Mac. M4 iPad Pros: • The new iPad Pros have an OLED display, offering improved contrast and color reproduction • Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB, with higher-tier models having more RAM and an extra performance core. • The Magic Keyboard has been updated with a function row, haptic trackpad, and all-new hardware design. • The Apple Pencil Pro introduces haptic feedback, a programmable squeeze gesture, and a "barrel roll" feature for adjusting brush/tool shape based on pencil orientation • Apps like Freeform and GoodNotes are being updated to support the new Apple Pencil Pro capabilities • Availability varies by model, and waiting for refurbished units or discounts may be beneficial Shortcuts Corner: • A listener asks for a way to quickly access downtime settings on their children's Macs • Rosemary creates a shortcut using the Mac's System Preferences URL scheme to open the downtime settings directly • She recommends adding the shortcut to the Mac's menu bar for easy access • While it's not possible to toggle downtime automatically with a shortcut due to security concerns, this method still streamlines the process of adjusting the settings Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

MacBreak Weekly (Audio)
MBW 920: Breath of Lavender - M4 Chip, iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, Apple Pencil Pro

MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 139:35


Apple held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support! Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis. Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest. Nano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models. Apple's new cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro models are eSIM only. iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera. Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up. Apple's new iPad Pro should turn device into true laptop replacement. Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus Find My support. New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip. New iPad Pro lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide camera. Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. Apple reports second quarter results. Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian. Apple's Star Wars themed Precision Finding ad. Apple is developing AI Chips for data centers, seeking edge in arms race. Picks of the Week: Doc's Pick: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Travel Router Mikah's Pick: Misting Pet Brush Andy's Pick: Portal Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Doc Rock and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit eufy.com wix.com/studio ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT

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MacBreak Weekly 920: Breath of Lavender

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Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 139:35


Apple held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support! Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis. Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest. Nano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models. Apple's new cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro models are eSIM only. iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera. Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up. Apple's new iPad Pro should turn device into true laptop replacement. Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus Find My support. New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip. New iPad Pro lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide camera. Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. Apple reports second quarter results. Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian. Apple's Star Wars themed Precision Finding ad. Apple is developing AI Chips for data centers, seeking edge in arms race. Picks of the Week: Doc's Pick: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Travel Router Mikah's Pick: Misting Pet Brush Andy's Pick: Portal Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Doc Rock and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit eufy.com wix.com/studio ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT