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Brian and Hallie break down Google Local Services Ads (LSA) and how auto repair shops are using them to bring in more leads at lower costs. Unlike traditional Google Ads, LSA charges per lead instead of per click, making it a cost-effective approach to customer acquisition. Some shops have reported leads as low as $7 per call.They cover how to set up LSA, key verification steps, and ways to optimize a shop's Google Business Profile for better rankings. The discussion also explores how specialty shops can use LSA effectively and when Google Ads might still be useful.With LSA now open to auto repair shops nationwide, early adopters have a clear advantage. Brian and Hallie explain how to make the most of it and why now is the best time to get started.Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you this episode. RepairPal is the key that unlocks more business for your repair shop. Learn More at RepairPal.com/shops.AppFueled makes marketing easy. It's a CRM designed for auto repair shops with tools like segmentation, reminders, and even a call center. Don't wait—get started today at appfueled.comLagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Google Local Service AdsAutoOps - Scheduling Tools for Auto ShopsThe Google GuaranteeGoogle ScreenedKeywords in Reviews – Adding Fuel to the FireShow Notes with TimestampsIntroduction to the Episode (00:00:01) Brian Walker introduces the podcast and guest, Hallie Wassinger, discussing the importance of Google Local Services Ads.Overview of Google Local Services Ads (00:02:53) Hallie explains the recent availability of Google Local Services Ads for auto repair shops across the U.S.Historical Context of Local Services Ads (00:03:25) Discussion on the past availability of Google Guaranteed Ads and their expansion to auto repair shops.Current Availability and Limitations (00:04:38) Hallie details the current state of Local Services Ads for tire shops and their limited availability.Cost Structure of Local Services Ads (00:05:34) Introduction to the pay-per-lead model, highlighting its differences from traditional Google Ads.Service Categories for Auto Repair (00:06:45) Hallie outlines the specific services auto repair shops can advertise under Local Services Ads.Lead Generation Process (00:07:44) Explanation of how leads are generated through phone calls or messages via the Local Services Ads dashboard.Ongoing Maintenance of Ads (00:08:31) Discussion on the necessity of monitoring and rating leads to optimize the ad performance.Success Stories from Beta Testing (00:10:55) Brian shares a success story from Chris Cotton, highlighting low lead costs achieved through Local Services Ads.Lead Cost Insights (00:11:39) Hallie provides average lead cost data, emphasizing the effectiveness of the ads for auto repair...

Brian and Hallie break down Google Local Services Ads (LSA) and how auto repair shops are using them to bring in more leads at lower costs. Unlike traditional Google Ads, LSA charges per lead instead of per click, making it a cost-effective approach to customer acquisition. Some shops have reported leads as low as $7 per call.They cover how to set up LSA, key verification steps, and ways to optimize a shop's Google Business Profile for better rankings. The discussion also explores how specialty shops can use LSA effectively and when Google Ads might still be useful.With LSA now open to auto repair shops nationwide, early adopters have a clear advantage. Brian and Hallie explain how to make the most of it and why now is the best time to get started.Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you this episode. RepairPal is the key that unlocks more business for your repair shop. Learn More at RepairPal.com/shops.AppFueled makes marketing easy. It's a CRM designed for auto repair shops with tools like segmentation, reminders, and even a call center. Don't wait—get started today at appfueled.comLagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Google Local Service AdsAutoOps - Scheduling Tools for Auto ShopsThe Google GuaranteeGoogle ScreenedKeywords in Reviews – Adding Fuel to the FireShow Notes with TimestampsIntroduction to the Episode (00:00:01) Brian Walker introduces the podcast and guest, Hallie Wassinger, discussing the importance of Google Local Services Ads.Overview of Google Local Services Ads (00:02:53) Hallie explains the recent availability of Google Local Services Ads for auto repair shops across the U.S.Historical Context of Local Services Ads (00:03:25) Discussion on the past availability of Google Guaranteed Ads and their expansion to auto repair shops.Current Availability and Limitations (00:04:38) Hallie details the current state of Local Services Ads for tire shops and their limited availability.Cost Structure of Local Services Ads (00:05:34) Introduction to the pay-per-lead model, highlighting its differences from traditional Google Ads.Service Categories for Auto Repair (00:06:45) Hallie outlines the specific services auto repair shops can advertise under Local Services Ads.Lead Generation Process (00:07:44) Explanation of how leads are generated through phone calls or messages via the Local Services Ads dashboard.Ongoing Maintenance of Ads (00:08:31) Discussion on the necessity of monitoring and rating leads to optimize the ad performance.Success Stories from Beta Testing (00:10:55) Brian shares a success story from Chris Cotton, highlighting low lead costs achieved through Local Services Ads.Lead Cost Insights (00:11:39) Hallie provides average lead cost data, emphasizing the effectiveness of the ads for auto repair...

This week… Max flew solo! Hopefully he flew better than a Delta pilot… Hey Now! He broke away from the usually scheduled program and talked zero sports! Well, he talked sports for about five minutes, but that's it! He answered some listener questions and the train went off the rails quick ladies and gentlemen… I mean he went OFF on a couple listeners. One listener wasn't sure if he was drinking too much and another listener was having a tough time coping with the fact that he banged his hot roomate. Max didn't hold back but I think he made some good points amidst his rambling, yelling, swearing and burping. I'll never understand how a guy can get so worked up while talking to himself, this guy's got some issues folks! Then Max introduced a new segment to the show, “The New Music Hour.” He listened and reacted to some up and coming artists' new music. He played their video clips and gave his honest reactions. Let me tell you whhhat, there's some talented people out there but none of them were on this show… Lotta laughs, it was a gooooood time! But before any of that nonsense, he saved the best for first, with the Beer of the Week! During the BOW Max rated and reviewed a new beer. He discussed the history of the brewery and examined what's in the beer he was drinking. Then, he broke down the beer by its drinkability, the probability he'd drink it again, its chugability, and the can's attractability. Find out if Raised Grain Brewing Company's Drift Wood Porter passed the HUA test.Beer of the Week: 0:14:05 - 01:17:15The New Music Hour: 01:23:34 - ENDBOW: Raised Grain Brewing Company, Drift Wood PorterCOW: n/aHUA 180 Drinking game: anytime Max burps or says “beta testing,” drink! Good luck ;)Big shout out to the talented Adrian Pell! He created the intro and outro music for us. Check him out on IG: @AdrianPellMusicIf you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, rate and review the show, it helps us out a lot!Check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVYu7zopmxja1RsmVpOucQ/featur⁠We're live on Twitch, check out our page!⁠https://www.twitch.tv/holdusaccountable⁠Find us on X:⁠https://twitter.com/hua_pod?s=11&t=DqKX0s9j1XzF2xFF3dBlDA⁠If you want to let us know what you think of the show, or have an idea for the show, you can DM us on Facebook or Instagram @HoldUsAccountable

In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski discusses his recent transition to CEO of Spark Companies, reflecting on the emotional aspects of leadership changes and the importance of beta testing strategies for business growth. The conversation also highlights the significance of communication skills in youth empowerment through the Amazing Shake program, emphasizing the value of hard work and recognition in achieving success.TakeawaysLeadership transitions can be emotional yet necessary for growth.Beta testing strategies can lead to more effective business decisions.Communication skills are essential for youth empowerment.Recognizing hard work fosters motivation and success.Growth often comes with discomfort and challenges.Celebrating results is more important than titles.Building a profitable portfolio requires strategic planning.Investing in youth programs can yield long-term benefits.Effective leadership involves collaboration and guidance.Continuous improvement is key to sustaining momentum.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sparking Success03:00 Transition to CEO: A New Chapter06:04 Emotional Impact of Leadership Changes09:09 The Importance of Beta Testing12:04 Building a Profitable Portfolio14:56 Celebrating Success and Setting Goals17:55 The Amazing Shake: Empowering Youth20:52 The Value of Communication Skills23:47 Recognizing Hard Work and Achievements27:04 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

Singapore equities began the day in the positive territory, following mixed performance in the US and Europe on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,889.66 points after 35.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ComfortDelGro. The land transport operator had said today that it has a “zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of fraud and wrongdoing”. That’s in response to media publications alleging its indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of scams and fraudulent taxi transactions. Elsewhere, from Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports charting a surprise decline in January, to how new downloads of DeepSeek were suspended in South Korea – more local and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've been in the game consuming and cultivating herb as long as FSOTD's host Blackleaf, you can immediately recognize when you've found a truly innovative new product for handling and breaking down your flower.Blackleaf is joined in the Las Vegas Haze Radio studio by Brent Stevens from Flower Mill and his team, Q, Aaron, Jason, and John, to discuss the most groundbreaking technology for milling and/or grinding your herb in arguably the past 100+ years. Founded only in 2020, Flower Mill has found almost overnight success from their high-grade steel handheld mills designed by smokers for smokers to create the perfect grind with the optimal sift screen for collecting kief.You'll hear Brent tell the story of his first come-to-Jesus moment with this technology in 2018 at CannaCon in Detroit when he met his future counterparts, John, Jason, and Aaron, who came from the high-end automotive engineering industry. They developed the Crown grinder under the Royal Health moniker originally before fully conceptualizing the Flower Mill, and by 2020, Brent claims he has never forgotten the Crown or let the people who developed it leave his side.The train to success has been moving almost at a bullet's pace for this group of passionate individuals who go on to claim zero outside funding and how they've essentially stumbled upon extremely powerful organic promotion and support from not only their local areas like Arizona, California, Michigan, and Illinois but also by noteworthy celebrities such as That Mexican OT, Wiz Khalifa, Vic Mensa, Red Man, and more.Two crazy stories you absolutely cannot miss during this episode are Brent explaining how they got their first big brand collaboration with Zig-Zag. This collaboration marked Zig-Zag's first venture into cannabis-related products in its 140+-year history. The second one is how their Flower Mill fell into the hands of Wiz Khalifa during his KK launch in Las Vegas, leading to their grinders showing up in his music video despite Wiz's partnership with Santa Cruz Shredder.One of the most powerful lessons you can learn from this podcast is that if you are a fan of herb with a brain for engineering, science, or math, there are incredible ways that you can disrupt and bring innovation to the industry. How many of us have had the same $30-45 grinder for the past 6+ years that is totally stripped and locks up when you have something especially sticky in there? The Flower Mill team put their heads together and solved this problem in less than five years flat.Follow @brentfolowermill on IG to see all of the newest updates straight from the horse's mouth. And, if you tune in for the entire pod you might even learn how to get into the Beta Testing program for all of the new cutting-edge products Flower Mill is constantly cooking up such as their new affordable “Next Gen Standard” grinders. Subscribe to our channel and the FSOTD.com site to keep up with other key players and enjoy conversations with trailblazers from the culture you can't find anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Goats of Growth, I sit down with Steve Travaglini again, founder and CEO of WinRate, a sales tool designed to enhance the research capabilities of sales reps. We dive into the evolution of WinRate, exploring how AI-driven research is transforming the way sales reps prepare for calls and approach their work. Steve shares his journey as a startup founder, from the challenges of early validation to the lessons learned through beta testing. He emphasizes the importance of human capital, customer feedback, and partnerships in building a tech company, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and sales reps alike. Tune in to discover Steve's thoughts on: Automating Research in Sales: How WinRate helps sales reps save time while improving their preparation and performance. Navigating Startup Challenges: The highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from bootstrapping to building a supportive network. The Role of Feedback in Product Development: Why listening to customer needs and iterating based on user input is essential for success. Balancing Quantity and Quality in Sales: Striking the right balance for long-term growth. Steves Linkedin Profile Chapters 00:00 Introduction to WinRate and Its Value Proposition 06:13 Increasing Sales Capacity and Quality 12:12 Building a Tech Company Without Coding Skills 18:08 Navigating the Early Stages of Product Development 23:16 The Power of Human Capital in Startups 29:11 Identifying Market Needs Through Conversations 35:13 Understanding Beta Testing and Product Development 43:04 Looking Ahead: The Future of WinRate

In this episode of Level Up and Live, we're pulling back the curtain on our beta testing journey for the LU+L Community. We're sharing the wins, the challenges, and the invaluable lessons we've learned while fine-tuning the experience. It's been a wild ride, and we're more fired up than ever to take this to the next level. Tune in to hear what's worked, what hasn't, and why we're so excited to officially launch LU+L Community to the public in January 2025. If you've been curious about what's been happening behind the scenes or are ready to level up in the new year, this one's for you!   Level Up + Live Website (Business Coaching and Mastermind Group): Level Up + Live (levelupandlive.com)    Additional FREE Resources: Make it happen in 2024: Get your FREE New Year's resolution planner now! Link below!  Free Resources — Level Up + Live (levelupandlive.com)

Now, this episode is a little different to normal - instead of giving an you overview of what I've been doing in my business over a couple of weeks, I'm digging RIGHT into one very big thing I did over a couple of months. Beta testing my new online course - get all the details here When most people create an online course or digital product, they create the entire course and then try to sell it. In many cases, the course isn't very successful. It might be a good course, but that doesn't mean that people will buy it. And it's because it's been created without feedback or input. A beta test is a way of ensuring that you create a course that people actually WANT. It has three overall steps Research and plan out the course Presell it, to make sure people will actually pay for it Create it along with your group of testers Beta testing also provides accountability, because you've committed to create the course, to a timeline, for paying customers! If your beta test goes well, you can be fairly confident that you have a product that will sell well - people have already bought it, and their feedback and input along the way will ensure it's tailored for your customers. Plus, you get paid to create, and your testers can provide testimonials and case studies for your brand-new product. Sound great? It IS great! That's why I've been doing it since 2017.

In Episode 155 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben, Mike, and a panel of beta-testers from the PricePlow Discord sit down with Dan Grasso from MuscleTech to dive into the evolution of the fan-favorite pre-workout, EuphoriQ. Known for its balanced energy and smooth focus, EuphoriQ quickly became a staple in the supplement community after its initial release with paraxanthine. Dan, who has been integral to the development of EuphoriQ V2, takes us through the journey from the original formula to this newly upgraded version, revealing the thought process and customer feedback that influenced each enhancement. Beta-Testing EuphoriQ V2: How Does the Small Yohimbe Dose Hit? Throughout the episode, the team explores how V2 preserves what made EuphoriQ popular while improving on pump, endurance, and mental clarity with adjusted doses of ingredients like L-citrulline, nitrates, and tyrosine. Dan highlights MuscleTech's approach to incorporating feedback and adapting the formula to align with evolving customer expectations, while maintaining the brand's commitment to effective, scientifically-backed products. In addition to product formulation, the discussion covers EuphoriQ V2's distribution strategy, flavor development, and MuscleTech's plans for broader accessibility. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the craft of refining a premium pre-workout, along with exclusive insights into MuscleTech's vision for the future of performance supplements. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/muscletech-euphoriq-v2-beta-test Video: The PricePlow Discord Beta-Tests EuphoriQ V2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n9xdRdlP_E Detailed Show Notes: Beta-Testing MuscleTech EuphoriQ V2 (00:00) – Introduction to EuphoriQ V2 (00:45) – The Evolution from V1 to V2 (06:15) – User Experiences and Feedback (10:45) – Focus and Performance Insights (18:00) – Comparative Analysis with Other Pre-Workouts (22:00) – Flavor Innovations and Preferences (26:00) – Exploring Unique Flavors: Watermelon and Yuzu Lemonade (30:15) – The Future of V2: Retail Strategies and Availability (33:30) – Enhancing Focus: The Role of Tyrosine and Paraxanthine (36:15) – Expectations vs. Reality: Feedback on V2 Samples (40:45) – Potential for New Nootropic Products (42:15) – The Science Behind Beta-Alanine and User Experiences You can read our main EuphoriQ V2 article, and find deals on PricePlow in the widgets below. As always, subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your platform of choice, and leave us a 9000-star review!

Today on the 5: Ars Technica reported on a news story concerning a subset of disgruntled Sora beta testers who are upset with OpenAI. The irony of the story is what the group is upset about.

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We play a crucial role in the justice system, but managing our workloads can often feel overwhelming. Brynn Seymour and Rachel Artis are designing a Virtual Transcript Management (VTM) program, designed to provide VAs specifically trained and equipped for court reporters' workflows. This innovative service aims to streamline administrative tasks such as coordinating with scopists and proofreaders, managing communication, and ensuring deadlines are met. As Brynn highlights, participating in the beta testing program offers an exclusive opportunity to refine these processes and improve workflow efficiency. With a focus on personalized support and cutting-edge technology, the VTM program is set to revolutionize the way court reporters manage their workloads, allowing them to spend more time on what truly matters in their professional and personal lives.Takeaways:The Virtual Transcript Manager (VTM) acts as a virtual assistant for court reporters. Utilizing VTM services can streamline workflows, allowing reporters to focus on what matters to them. Links referenced in this episode:www.brynnseymourcoaching.com courtreportedpodcast.com

Nintendo ALARMO is already here, Nintendo is BETA Testing something ONLINE for the Switch and with the Switch 2 just around the corner, what is nintendo actually planning here? - Supported by PATREON https://patreon.com/NontendoPodcast

to watch this episode, subscribe to my YouTube channel: optYOUmize podcast Youtube sponsored by HelloFresh - America's #1 Meal Kit Summary In this episode of the optYOUmize Podcast, Brett Ingram interviews Jason Sherman, a successful innovator and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from a pre-med student to a tech startup expert. The conversation covers essential topics for entrepreneurs, including understanding target markets, building a minimum viable product, the importance of mentorship, navigating financing challenges, leveraging media for exposure, and the role of technology in fostering human connections. Jason emphasizes the need for patience, experimentation, and the value of taking breaks to enhance productivity. Visit https://JasonSherman.org to get his book or listen to his podcast both named "Strap on your Boots", get his course or find his YouTube channel both named "Startup Essentials" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jason Sherman and His Journey 04:07 Understanding Your Target Market 11:03 Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) 19:25 The Importance of Beta Testing and Feedback 22:51 Finding a Mentor and Building Relationships 29:29 Navigating Financing and Investor Relations 35:54 Leveraging Media and Press for Exposure 40:30 Technology's Role in Human Connection 48:01 Final Thoughts and Tips for Success #entrepreneursuccess #innovation #podmatch #entrepreneur #personaldevelopment #optyoumize #brettingram #entrepreneurpodcast

This week on "Off The Cuff," Beth and Karen are joined by Jon Fansmith, the American Council on Education's senior vice president of government relations and national engagement, to discuss new updates with the FAFSA and the appropriations process. Karen begins by debriefing listeners on the latest news surrounding the 2025-26 FAFSA, which began its beta testing this week. She also provides listeners with an update on the reprocessing of 2024-25 Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) and the availability of the correction functionality for 2024-25 paper FAFSAs. From there, Jon catches listeners up on the enactment of a short-term spending resolution which now funds the government through mid-December. Beth concludes the episode by giving some updates on the College Cost Transparency Initiative, which recently celebrated its one year anniversary.

Welcome to the Undercooked Kitchen after hours or what we like to call "À la Carte"~ These are bonus content that dives into other cooking related topics. Join your Chef André, Dashawn, and Ken discuss topics like Mexican pizza, Cheet-its, Super Size Me, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and more! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, & Ken O'Connor Intro: 다니헤르츠 ᴅᴀɴɪ.ʜᴢ Outro: Men Of Steel Official - 나로 바꾸자 Switch to me

Spotter is a new startup that has launched an AI tool to help YouTubers brainstorm video ideas and create thumbnails. It uses AI to generate visually appealing and clickable titles. The tool analyzes the creator's past videos and performance data to provide personalized recommendations. Beta testing with popular YouTubers showed a 49% increase in views compared to videos made without Spotter Studio. The tool is available in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia for $50 a month, with a free trial for the first 30 days. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠ Jamies's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JAMIEANDSARAH 00:00 Introduction to Spotter 01:57 The Importance of Thumbnails and Titles 04:27 Competition and Similar AI Tools 05:05 Impressive Results and Personalized Recommendations 06:27 Availability and Pricing 07:25 Promotion of School Community and Conclusion

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The trials and tribulations of sex doll manufacturing.By Anonymous Perv. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. Yeah, yeah. You're thinking, 'Who the fuck names their story 'The Sex Doll Crime Spree?', but after you hear this, you'll understand why it fitsThis whole business is madness. I guess when one works at a sex doll factory, one should expect to have a memorable experience here and there, but what happened to me is almost too much to swallow. No pun intended. Allow me to start at the beginning.I didn't want to work at a sex doll factory. It was never an aspiration of mine. I just needed a decent paying job. I had made it through three years of college before dropping out, bored to tears, thanks to my ADHD. The most I got out of that experience was a mountain of debt and a bitter ex-boyfriend. I needed to make more money if I was ever going to get out from under it, so when Brody Pastel offered me a job at 'Brody's Bodies,' I jumped on it.Brody is a good friend of my old boss, Carl Casta. I handled desk duties at his company, Casta Creative. I just refer to them as CC. I did stuff like billing, scheduling, along with the occasional pagination job. I was a glorified office secretary, nothing more. Carl often raved about me, telling Brody things like, "Samantha Dunning is a breath of fresh air!", "We'd be lost without Sam!" On and on. These days, Carl jokes about how he should have kept his stupid mouth shut, because Brody offered me double what I was earning at CC to come work for him. Brody said he'd been through four terrible assistants over two years and needed someone dependable and capable. Carl assured Brody that I met those qualifications and I was grateful to them both for allowing me the opportunity to switch jobs for better pay. However, I was apprehensive about working for a place called Brody's Bodies.There are several high-end manufacturers of sex dolls on the planet. I mean that in the literal sense. Several. Very few. Brody Pastel is considered one of the best in the business, offering sex dolls that can be manipulated and moved like real human bodies, with proper weight and weight distribution (very important, so they say). These dolls can be propped in nearly any position. They can even stand, balancing almost as well as any person would. For this and other reasons, Brody Pastel was considered a genius in the industry.Personally, I'm no fan of the merchandise. All the dolls are made up to look like oversexed Barbie's, yet with even more ridiculous proportions than those plastic classics. I'm not sure why the physical appearance of the sex dolls bothers me so much, considering they are literal sex objects. I guess I just find it insulting to real women with real figures.I'd probably been working a week or so when I met Jennifer Pastel for the first time. She looked quite a bit like the dolls we sell, with a healthy six figures of plastic surgery performed on her. "Hi, honey. I'm here to see Brody," she said while strolling past my desk at the front of the office."Shall I tell him who;" I tried to stop her, but she was long gone. She walked with confidence, knowing her exact destination."That's Brody's ex, Jennifer," said Pete Unger, behind me. His office was the first past mine, just off the west hallway. He must have just stepped outside his door when Jennifer came in. "Those two are in the midst of a divorce. They still haven't settled their; well, you know; who-gets-what-and-how-much issues; Jennifer thinks she's entitled to more than half.""More than half?""Yeah, she's bat-shit. She was one of our first models, and the doll fashioned after her is still one of our most popular; but that's the most she ever contributed to the company. Jennifer's never actually worked a day in her life.""Oh. How long were they married?""I dunno. A few years, maybe? Let's see; yeah;" Pete looked up, squinting, trying to reach back into his memory banks. Finally, he relaxed and answered, "It would be almost five years, I guess. But for the last year or so, they haven't been around each other very much.""What's going to happen?""I'm sure Brody paid for a good lawyer. This will cost him, but it won't break him.""I hope not." I said."You wouldn't be here otherwise, Miss Harper.""Please, call me Samantha. Or Sam.""Alright, Sam. Brody's a good guy, you'll see. Pays us what we're worth; expects reasonable results in return. You found a good place to plant your feet, career wise.""Really?""I mean it. I'm not just being a cheerleader for the company. Brody is a good leader. Solid guy. I suppose there might be better bosses out there, but they would be hard to find.""That's good to know. Mr. Pastel said he had so much trouble keeping help, I was worried he might be a bit of a tyrant or something.""Brody is no tyrant. We just have the worst luck with finding decent help.""I hope to change that," I said, thinking on it a bit more. Why would anyone perform poorly when this place pays so well and everyone seems so nice? Maybe people just didn't like the idea of working for a sex doll company. Again, I wasn't thrilled about it myself. In fact, I didn't even tell my friends. When the subject of my career comes up, I just say I handle administrative duties. It sounds boring enough that no one ever asks follow-up questions. I certainly don't mention anything about the sex dolls in various stages of production in the workshop.Jennifer Pastel didn't stay long. Before Pete and I finished our conversation, we could hear her heels click-clacking far down the hall, coming our way. The footsteps were loud, which I interpreted as anger. Judging from the expression on her face, it seemed I was accurate. As Jennifer exited the front door, Pete whispered, "I wonder what set her off. Usually, she's calm as a cucumber."That was quickly answered when Brody approached a moment later. "Jennifer just found out I pulled her models.""Wait, what? You pulled her models? Even the latest, upgraded version?" Pete sounded incredulous.Brody nodded, "Yup, we'll make a better one. No more royalties for that terrible woman. And because of some good intel that my P I picked up, Jen will be lucky to make it out of this divorce with much of anything. It will be a very modest figure. No house, no additional cars, nothing. But if she were smart, she could still retire on it. Knowing her, it'll be drained within a year."Pete was belly laughing. "Really? You stiffed her?""She stiffed herself."Pete was red in the face, happy. "Boss, if anyone deserves it; ""Maybe; but it doesn't make me feel great. Her loss, though." Brody glanced to me. "I won't bore you with details, but I really loved that woman and she blew it."I wasn't quite sure how to respond. I said, "Some people just don't know how good they have it, sir.""You got that right," affirmed Pete.Brody waved it off, "I'm just glad it's over. Except we need a new model developed and fast. Before that Eros project starts next month.""Eros?" I asked. I didn't know many details of the ins and outs of the business yet. Still learning.Pete answered for Brody, "The 'Jennifer 5' was one of the models slated for the Eros-A I project." I still wasn't registering any knowledge of anything and Pete picked up on my ignorance. He sighed, trying to explain in more detail. "This Japanese company, Eros A I, is installing an artificial intelligence for a new, life-moving model. It will work in several different ways: by remote control, a programmed sequence, or its own responsive A I Even a combination of those choices will work. It is advanced robotics and artificial intelligence combined, Samantha. We provide the bodies. Eros-A I provides the brains and robotics.""Wait. Really? Like sex-bots?""Yeah, but the frame has to be a perfect. Three hundred-sixty different joints of varying types, fully functional. You should see how the hydraulics work with this, Samantha. It's astounding.""I bet." Hell, they already had me believing it would be the next big thing. I'm sure they knew what they were doing.Brody was just about to leave when he stopped, turning back. Without saying a word, he looked me up and down and grunted a couple times. I was about to say something when he finally spoke, "Pete, do you remember when we talked about making a GND model?""I've been saying we should be offering one for ages, Brody. Why?""I'll bet we could convince Eros to let us use our new GND model as one of the test pilots in this project. We'll replace the Jennifer-5 with it.""But we don't have a GND model."Curiosity got the better of me and I interrupted the two men, "What is a GND model?"Pete answered, "Girl Next Door. A model that is cute, but without being overtly sexual like our main line of products."I smiled wide, beaming. Finally! Again, why did I care? For some reason, I did. "I think that is a great idea! All your products are; well, you know; built like porn stars. Maybe some guys don't like that."Brody asked, "Why don't you reach out to one of the modelling agencies, Pete?""Modeling agencies?" I asked.Pete sighed, "Yeah, we need some girl who doesn't mind being the image for a new sex doll. Or, as Samantha just said, a 'sex-bot' in this case."I was still curious and asked, "But why do you need to model the product after a real person? Don't you have to pay royalties by doing that?"Brody explained, "Yes, either royalties for using their likeness with each and every sale, or a straight buy off. Depends on the contractual arrangements. But the reason we use actual models is simple. If we didn't, and a product we made just happened to look like someone in the real world, that person could potentially sue us. Though they may not even win the case, it costs a lot in legal fees to go to court. So when this comes up - and believe me, it always does - it's easier to show that the products were designed after actual models, with contracts signed and photographic evidence. It closes all arguments and prevents these lawsuits from ever moving forward. Weighing risks, rewards, and costs, we always go with using real women as the models to our products. In Jennifer's case, she was getting $1,400 for each model sold with her likeness.""Really?""Yeah, and what?" Brody asked, turning to Pete. "We sold over a hundred of her models last year, right, Pete?""Almost two hundred."Numbers ran in my head. That meant Jennifer made over a quarter million dollars in royalties alone last year, doing nothing but sitting on her ass. "Why wouldn't you pay a one-time fee?" I asked."Well, some models are fashioned after specific adult actresses or streamers. These women have a following and their fans specifically order from us to get these models. Hence, why so many of our products look like porn stars. They're literally modeled after them. Jennifer, for instance, used to be one of the highest earning exotic dancers in the nation. She's still got a large online following, too. But let's say it's a lesser-known person who models for us. We might pay a one-time fee if the model would agree to that. To allow us to use her image indefinitely.""And indefinitely is a long time," whispered Pete."Right," affirmed Brody. "Attitudes could change over the years, so we actually encourage the models to choose a royalty. It gives the models more control. We just include the cost of the royalty fee to the end customer.""Alright, I get it. Makes sense," I said.Brody switched back to his former thought. "Pete, since we're dropping Jen's models, let's push that GND project up immediately, ahead of anything else. Find someone today. I want all digital imaging done by Friday, if possible.""Friday? But Brody, today is Wednesday.""How hard can it be to find a model? Just call the agencies.""Yeah, but you brought up the theme, Brody. All the models at the agencies have stereotypical, hot bodies. Don't you want something more like;" Pete paused, trying to think up an actress or someone famous, when he pointed at me. "I dunno; more like Sam here?" I didn't know whether to be insulted or flattered. I worked hard to look good. Maybe not like a porn star, but still.Brody eyed me up and down. "Yeah, she's what gave me the idea, actually. Find someone like Sam." His eyes dropped to my hips and then back up. He tilted his head. "Nice up top;" His eyes then went back to my hips and his voice softened, "cute, round bottom; " I think Brody realized it was probably inappropriate to measure up an employee in such a sexual manner, regardless of the workplace environment. He stopped himself.Pete didn't seem to be reading the room, either. "Why not Sam herself?" he boomed. "If we specifically want someone cute and unknown, she fits the bill." Pete turned to me. "And I think you can negotiate something like six hundred a unit. For your royalty fee.""That's fair," said Brody, pointing, "But don't push it.""Wait, what?" I cried. "You mean, if you use my likeness on a sex doll, you'll pay me six hundred dollars for every sale?"Pete nodded. "Oh yeah, and expect sixty or seventy to be sold in the first six months. If we also use your likeness on the more advanced bots; well, I'm sure you can guess we're going to sell thousands of those, supposing the final product comes out as we hope."Fuck my modesty and any issues I had with working for a sex-doll company. You'd have done the same thing. I signed a contract no more than an hour later.Beta TestingThe finished product came out far better than what anyone could have hoped. Eros A I was way ahead of the game and obviously made sure their software and robotics worked, before investing with us on the molds and exterior details. They just needed Brody to come through on his end, and wow, did he ever. The bots could walk, hop, run, write, juggle, you name it. It took some tweaking here and there, but the work came along astoundingly fast. It was clear our partner company was creating and utilizing cutting edge technology, considering the advanced robotics at play. However, there was still something slightly 'off' about the sex-bots into the second month of trials and I was the one who figured it out. When not doing anything, they were perfectly still. They had a few loops of animation, but it felt programmed, even if it was randomized. Things like blinking, sighing, and looking around the room. The trick was the bots needed to 'breathe' authentically -- they needed to move their chest and stomach in the same kind of breathing patterns that we all do. What many people don't realize is that breathing patterns also include sporadic, heavy breaths. Eros A I brought in an American programmer named Eric Parsons who worked with me and Brody, measuring and recording my own breathing. Then, with a few days of Eric coding and tweaking, we had it all down. To be fair, I couldn't believe what I was staring at. It was like a clone. An exact duplicate of me.Modeling DutiesI thought back to the day I first agreed to do this; that day Pete suggested I be the model for the new product. I was mortified to discover I had to be stark naked around my colleagues as they took intricately detailed measurements of my body, as well as 3D laser scans to pull a perfect image. I remember Pete tried to make me feel comfortable when I first dropped my robe."It's just for a day or two, Sam. I know this is; weird; " As Pete spoke he tried to avert his eyes from my naked body. I appreciated the effort, but I knew he enjoyed seeing me this way. That was apparent by the action in his pants. "; but once we get these scans, you won't have to do this again.""Uh, that's good," I replied. "It is a bit unsettling. I've never done anything like this before.""Very few have," Pete chuckled."I mean, getting naked in front of people. Thanks for not making it too weird." I was lying. It was very weird. But I admit, it also turned me on a little. I caught Brody catching an erection around me, too. It was kind of hot knowing that my body turned them on.

Lunedì è stata pubblicata la prima beta di iOS 18.1 che contiene Apple Intelligence.Entusiasmi a parte per una novità sicuramente attesa, quanto vale la pena spostare tutte le attenzioni su un sistema operativo che esce ad ottobre?Ne risentirà la versione iniziale dei prossimi sistemi operativi Apple che uscirà a settembre?Le novità di iOS 18.1 nel video di Brandon ButchDimmi la tua su Twitter, su Threads, su Telegram, su Mastodon, su BlueSky o su Instagram.Mail jacoporeale@yahoo.it Scopri dove ascoltare il podcast e lascia una recensione su Apple Podcast o Spotify.Ascolta An iPad guy su YouTube Podcast.Supporta il podcast.

On the July 23 edition of Romania's most popular English-language podcast, @Ben Stein, @Judah Friedman, and @TheRoffDraft do a deep dive into the mechanics of conspiracy. How was Joe Biden pushed out, and by whom? And how did Kamala Harris maneuver her way in? More to the point, why hasn't anyone said anything about the curious silence following the attempted assassination of former (and possibly future) President Donald Trump? All that and more on the latest episode of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

DevonFigures is a creator, collector, and builder. Devon is the artist behind the Five Lines collection. He is a partner with Glitch, a collective of creatives who adopt novel perspectives and use emerging technology to disrupt the status quo. And he is helping to build White Walls, an ecosystem that bridges the gap between digital ownership and physical viewership.Recorded on July 5, 2024 as a Space on X.Follow the guest:https://x.com/devonfigureshttps://x.com/whitewallsappFollow the host:https://x.com/0x_ScooterFollow Particle:https://x.com/Collectparticlehttps://www.particlecollection.com/https://www.instagram.com/particlecollectionTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:36) Founding Creative Agency Glitch Labs(06:08) Embracing the Inner Artist with Just Five Lines(10:19) White Walls: the Need for Better Digital Display (13:59) Feedback from Users of White Walls(16:48) App Access & Device Compatibility(19:58) Cross-Chain Compatibility & Screen Resolution(23:28) How White Walls Differs from its Competitors(26:35) Promoting Adoption with Community Passes(31:01) Modes of Display & Artwork Info Panel (37:43) Potential for Institutional and Corporate Partnerships(40:58) Unique Physical Works in Devon's Collection(44:32) Unlocking Memory & Emotion with Digital Display(50:20) Access to Alpha & Beta Testing for White Walls(52:33) Outro

In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick drills the importance of doing beta tests first before implementing large-scale changes on the farm.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower

ADHD Coach Katherine Sanders In the world's shortest ADHD Podcast episode, I'm sharing the ONE THING that my teen said they wanted people to know about ADHD. It's not what I was expecting.I mentioned in the 'episode' some evidence of the power of our mind or thoughts on our body - and vice versa. Of course, I'm referring to the studies by Professor Ellen Langer, a leading psychologist at Harvard.Her famous 'Counter Clockwise' study showed that our physical environment not just affects our thoughts but can change our body. The team at Harvard are also working on the use of mindfulness (not THAT kind of mindfulness) on Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, diabetes and more.Connect with Katherine here:WebsiteInstagramTiktokFacebookYoutubeLinkedINThreads My website - with links to the Launch Coaching & PEERS social skills group.My Procrastination 101 Guide.Demers, Marika & Pagnini, Francesco & Phillips, Deborah & Chang, Brianna & Winstein, Carolee & Langer, Ellen. (2021). Beta-Testing of an Online Mindfulness Program Designed for Stroke Survivors and Their Caregivers During a Pandemic. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 102. e37. 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.569. Park, Chanmo & Pagnini, Francesco & Langer, Ellen. (2020). Glucose metabolism responds to perceived sugar intake more than actual sugar intake. Scientific reports. 10. 15633. 10.1038/s41598-020-72501-w. Pagnini, Francesco & Bosma, Colin & Phillips, Deborah & Langer, Ellen. (2014). Symptom changes in multiple sclerosis following psychological interventions: A systematic review. BMC neurology. 14. 222. 10.1186/s12883-014-0222-z.

Ron and Dave talk about some of the things they look for when Beta Testing games.

Microsoft has reopened Windows 10 beta testing for new features and improvements, Canada has levied a 5% fee on all streaming services that generate more than $25 million annually, and Nvidia is now the second most valuable public company by market cap. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily TechContinue reading "Microsoft Reopens Windows 10 Beta Testing For New Features – DTH"

Meet Barbara Pennell JaynesIn 2013, Barbara founded Positively-Funded. She has engaged with manufacturers, facilitating their strategic growth planning: beta testing, opening new markets, product launches, and creating key industry partnerships. Highlights00:00 Travel Stories and Favorite Destinations03:28 Introducing Barbara Pennell Jaynes04:56 Business Development vs. Traditional Marketing06:04 The Importance of Real-World Feedback08:44 Beta Testing and Storytelling in Manufacturing12:08 The Value of Manufacturing Facility Tours14:14 LinkedIn Strategies and Weird Facts21:23 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with Barbara!LinkedInwww.positively-funded.combarbara@positively-funded.com Facebook(303)993-7124Connect with the broads!Connect with Lori on LinkedIn and visit www.keystoneclick.com for your strategic digital marketing needs! Connect with Kris on LinkedIn and visit www.genalpha.com for OEM and aftermarket digital solutions!Connect with Erin on LinkedIn!

Episode 236. Presented by SportBuff - Tim and Cliff recap the Alouettes preseason home win over Toronto. Stadium atmosphere and Johnny Football on his CFL experience. Listen to the opening segment for a special offer from our presenting sponsor sportbuffshop.com  Affiliate sponsor: Stubforge.com

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy running backs going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, post-hype sleepers, and much more (2:16). “You guys want to do some emails?” (52:37). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (4:42) BONK! (9:53) Sleepers (21:37) Post-Hype Sleepers (34:38) The Ricky Bobby “If You Ain't First, You're Last” Guy (42:28) Beta Testing (50:16) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy tight ends going into next season and place them into categories including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (1:13). “You guys want to do some emails?” (61:18) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (4:35) BONK! (18:54) The Hipster Pick (26:09) Sleepers (37:20) Post-Hype Sleepers (43:10) The Pair of Teammates You Aren't Sure How to Rank (49:28) The Ricky Bobby “If You Ain't First, You're Last” Guy (54:02) Beta Testing (57:11) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! Jared Goff signed a monster contract extension with the Lions, what does it mean for the QB market? (3:58). Next, the guys fight over the most interesting fantasy quarterbacks going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (12:43). Emails! Plus, potential Utah NHL team names, “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa,” and Merriam-Webster tweeted at us (48:10). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (16:16) BONK! (21:23) The Hipster Pick (25:27) Sleepers (31:47) Post-Hype Sleepers (34:27) The Ricky Bobby “If You Ain't First, You're Last” Guy (44:02) Beta Testing (46:37) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've talked about how to use beta testing to fine-tune your products before you launch them, but did you know you can use it as a lead magnet, too? In this episode, Jill explains how beta testing can be a valuable tool for gathering feedback, building social proof, and increasing engagement with potential customers before you ever even open cart. Jill shares her experience with beta testing and provides tips on how to effectively implement it as a lead generation strategy. She emphasizes the importance of being specific about the target audience and addressing potential objections. Overall, beta testing as a lead magnet can create a sense of investment and anticipation among participants, leading to higher conversion rates.   Listen to past episodes on Beta Testing:Use Beta Testing to Your Advantage Online Business Basics Part 5: Create Your First Irresistible Offer + beta test it   Check out #SixFigureFitness: https://www.jillfitprograms.com/six-figure-fitness   Join Jill and the Movement Maestro at #BossUp: https://www.jillfitprograms.com/bossup   Get on the Interest List for FBA: https://jillfitfree.com/fba-waitlist/   Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same.   Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com

Fishwife is setting trends online with its premium tinned seafood. Co-founder Becca Millstein shares how you can make a big impact with your own company's launch—even on a tight budget. To read more about Fishwife and show notes click here

The trials and tribulations of sex doll manufacturing.By Anonymous Perv. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Yeah, yeah. You’re thinking, ‘Who the fuck names their story 'The Sex Doll Crime Spree?’, but after you hear this, you’ll understand why it fitsThis whole business is madness. I guess when one works at a sex doll factory, one should expect to have a memorable experience here and there, but what happened to me is almost too much to swallow. No pun intended. Allow me to start at the beginning.I didn’t want to work at a sex doll factory. It was never an aspiration of mine. I just needed a decent paying job. I had made it through three years of college before dropping out, bored to tears, thanks to my ADHD. The most I got out of that experience was a mountain of debt and a bitter ex-boyfriend. I needed to make more money if I was ever going to get out from under it, so when Brody Pastel offered me a job at 'Brody’s Bodies,’ I jumped on it.Brody is a good friend of my old boss, Carl Casta. I handled desk duties at his company, Casta Creative. I just refer to them as CC. I did stuff like billing, scheduling, along with the occasional pagination job. I was a glorified office secretary, nothing more. Carl often raved about me, telling Brody things like, “Samantha Dunning is a breath of fresh air!”, “We’d be lost without Sam!" On and on. These days, Carl jokes about how he should have kept his stupid mouth shut, because Brody offered me double what I was earning at CC to come work for him. Brody said he’d been through four terrible assistants over two years and needed someone dependable and capable. Carl assured Brody that I met those qualifications and I was grateful to them both for allowing me the opportunity to switch jobs for better pay. However, I was apprehensive about working for a place called Brody’s Bodies.There are several high-end manufacturers of sex dolls on the planet. I mean that in the literal sense. Several. Very few. Brody Pastel is considered one of the best in the business, offering sex dolls that can be manipulated and moved like real human bodies, with proper weight and weight distribution (very important, so they say). These dolls can be propped in nearly any position. They can even stand, balancing almost as well as any person would. For this and other reasons, Brody Pastel was considered a genius in the industry.Personally, I’m no fan of the merchandise. All the dolls are made up to look like oversexed Barbie's, yet with even more ridiculous proportions than those plastic classics. I’m not sure why the physical appearance of the sex dolls bothers me so much, considering they are literal sex objects. I guess I just find it insulting to real women with real figures.I’d probably been working a week or so when I met Jennifer Pastel for the first time. She looked quite a bit like the dolls we sell, with a healthy six figures of plastic surgery performed on her. "Hi, honey. I’m here to see Brody,” she said while strolling past my desk at the front of the office.“Shall I tell him who;” I tried to stop her, but she was long gone. She walked with confidence, knowing her exact destination.“That’s Brody’s ex, Jennifer,” said Pete Unger, behind me. His office was the first past mine, just off the west hallway. He must have just stepped outside his door when Jennifer came in. “Those two are in the midst of a divorce. They still haven’t settled their; well, you know; who-gets-what-and-how-much issues; Jennifer thinks she’s entitled to more than half.”“More than half?”“Yeah, she’s bat-shit. She was one of our first models, and the doll fashioned after her is still one of our most popular; but that’s the most she ever contributed to the company. Jennifer’s never actually worked a day in her life.”“Oh. How long were they married?”“I dunno. A few years, maybe? Let’s see; yeah;” Pete looked up, squinting, trying to reach back into his memory banks. Finally, he relaxed and answered, “It would be almost five years, I guess. But for the last year or so, they haven’t been around each other very much.”“What’s going to happen?”“I’m sure Brody paid for a good lawyer. This will cost him, but it won’t break him.”“I hope not.” I said.“You wouldn’t be here otherwise, Miss Harper.”“Please, call me Samantha. Or Sam.”“Alright, Sam. Brody’s a good guy, you’ll see. Pays us what we’re worth; expects reasonable results in return. You found a good place to plant your feet, career wise.”“Really?”“I mean it. I’m not just being a cheerleader for the company. Brody is a good leader. Solid guy. I suppose there might be better bosses out there, but they would be hard to find.”“That’s good to know. Mr. Pastel said he had so much trouble keeping help, I was worried he might be a bit of a tyrant or something.”“Brody is no tyrant. We just have the worst luck with finding decent help.”“I hope to change that,” I said, thinking on it a bit more. Why would anyone perform poorly when this place pays so well and everyone seems so nice? Maybe people just didn’t like the idea of working for a sex doll company. Again, I wasn’t thrilled about it myself. In fact, I didn’t even tell my friends. When the subject of my career comes up, I just say I handle administrative duties. It sounds boring enough that no one ever asks follow-up questions. I certainly don’t mention anything about the sex dolls in various stages of production in the workshop.Jennifer Pastel didn’t stay long. Before Pete and I finished our conversation, we could hear her heels click-clacking far down the hall, coming our way. The footsteps were loud, which I interpreted as anger. Judging from the expression on her face, it seemed I was accurate. As Jennifer exited the front door, Pete whispered, “I wonder what set her off. Usually, she’s calm as a cucumber.”That was quickly answered when Brody approached a moment later. “Jennifer just found out I pulled her models.”“Wait, what? You pulled her models? Even the latest, upgraded version?” Pete sounded incredulous.Brody nodded, “Yup, we’ll make a better one. No more royalties for that terrible woman. And because of some good intel that my P I picked up, Jen will be lucky to make it out of this divorce with much of anything. It will be a very modest figure. No house, no additional cars, nothing. But if she were smart, she could still retire on it. Knowing her, it’ll be drained within a year.”Pete was belly laughing. "Really? You stiffed her?“"She stiffed herself.”Pete was red in the face, happy. “Boss, if anyone deserves it; ”“Maybe; but it doesn’t make me feel great. Her loss, though.” Brody glanced to me. “I won’t bore you with details, but I really loved that woman and she blew it.”I wasn’t quite sure how to respond. I said, “Some people just don’t know how good they have it, sir.”“You got that right,” affirmed Pete.Brody waved it off, “I’m just glad it’s over. Except we need a new model developed and fast. Before that Eros project starts next month.”“Eros?" I asked. I didn’t know many details of the ins and outs of the business yet. Still learning.Pete answered for Brody, "The 'Jennifer 5’ was one of the models slated for the Eros-A I project.” I still wasn’t registering any knowledge of anything and Pete picked up on my ignorance. He sighed, trying to explain in more detail. “This Japanese company, Eros A I, is installing an artificial intelligence for a new, life-moving model. It will work in several different ways: by remote control, a programmed sequence, or its own responsive A I Even a combination of those choices will work. It is advanced robotics and artificial intelligence combined, Samantha. We provide the bodies. Eros-A I provides the brains and robotics.”“Wait. Really? Like sex-bots?”“Yeah, but the frame has to be a perfect. Three hundred-sixty different joints of varying types, fully functional. You should see how the hydraulics work with this, Samantha. It’s astounding.”“I bet.” Hell, they already had me believing it would be the next big thing. I’m sure they knew what they were doing.Brody was just about to leave when he stopped, turning back. Without saying a word, he looked me up and down and grunted a couple times. I was about to say something when he finally spoke, “Pete, do you remember when we talked about making a GND model?”“I’ve been saying we should be offering one for ages, Brody. Why?”“I’ll bet we could convince Eros to let us use our new GND model as one of the test pilots in this project. We’ll replace the Jennifer-5 with it.”“But we don’t have a GND model.”Curiosity got the better of me and I interrupted the two men, “What is a GND model?”Pete answered, “Girl Next Door. A model that is cute, but without being overtly sexual like our main line of products.”I smiled wide, beaming. Finally! Again, why did I care? For some reason, I did. “I think that is a great idea! All your products are; well, you know; built like porn stars. Maybe some guys don’t like that.”Brody asked, “Why don’t you reach out to one of the modelling agencies, Pete?”“Modeling agencies?” I asked.Pete sighed, “Yeah, we need some girl who doesn’t mind being the image for a new sex doll. Or, as Samantha just said, a 'sex-bot’ in this case.”I was still curious and asked, “But why do you need to model the product after a real person? Don’t you have to pay royalties by doing that?”Brody explained, “Yes, either royalties for using their likeness with each and every sale, or a straight buy off. Depends on the contractual arrangements. But the reason we use actual models is simple. If we didn’t, and a product we made just happened to look like someone in the real world, that person could potentially sue us. Though they may not even win the case, it costs a lot in legal fees to go to court. So when this comes up - and believe me, it always does - it’s easier to show that the products were designed after actual models, with contracts signed and photographic evidence. It closes all arguments and prevents these lawsuits from ever moving forward. Weighing risks, rewards, and costs, we always go with using real women as the models to our products. In Jennifer’s case, she was getting $1,400 for each model sold with her likeness.”“Really?”“Yeah, and what?" Brody asked, turning to Pete. "We sold over a hundred of her models last year, right, Pete?”“Almost two hundred.”Numbers ran in my head. That meant Jennifer made over a quarter million dollars in royalties alone last year, doing nothing but sitting on her ass. “Why wouldn’t you pay a one-time fee?” I asked.“Well, some models are fashioned after specific adult actresses or streamers. These women have a following and their fans specifically order from us to get these models. Hence, why so many of our products look like porn stars. They’re literally modeled after them. Jennifer, for instance, used to be one of the highest earning exotic dancers in the nation. She’s still got a large online following, too. But let’s say it’s a lesser-known person who models for us. We might pay a one-time fee if the model would agree to that. To allow us to use her image indefinitely.”“And indefinitely is a long time,” whispered Pete.“Right,” affirmed Brody. “Attitudes could change over the years, so we actually encourage the models to choose a royalty. It gives the models more control. We just include the cost of the royalty fee to the end customer.”“Alright, I get it. Makes sense,” I said.Brody switched back to his former thought. “Pete, since we’re dropping Jen’s models, let's push that GND project up immediately, ahead of anything else. Find someone today. I want all digital imaging done by Friday, if possible.”“Friday? But Brody, today is Wednesday.”“How hard can it be to find a model? Just call the agencies.”“Yeah, but you brought up the theme, Brody. All the models at the agencies have stereotypical, hot bodies. Don’t you want something more like;” Pete paused, trying to think up an actress or someone famous, when he pointed at me. “I dunno; more like Sam here?” I didn’t know whether to be insulted or flattered. I worked hard to look good. Maybe not like a porn star, but still.Brody eyed me up and down. “Yeah, she’s what gave me the idea, actually. Find someone like Sam.” His eyes dropped to my hips and then back up. He tilted his head. “Nice up top;” His eyes then went back to my hips and his voice softened, “cute, round bottom; " I think Brody realized it was probably inappropriate to measure up an employee in such a sexual manner, regardless of the workplace environment. He stopped himself.Pete didn’t seem to be reading the room, either. "Why not Sam herself?” he boomed. “If we specifically want someone cute and unknown, she fits the bill.” Pete turned to me. “And I think you can negotiate something like six hundred a unit. For your royalty fee.”“That’s fair,” said Brody, pointing, “But don’t push it.”“Wait, what?” I cried. “You mean, if you use my likeness on a sex doll, you’ll pay me six hundred dollars for every sale?”Pete nodded. “Oh yeah, and expect sixty or seventy to be sold in the first six months. If we also use your likeness on the more advanced bots; well, I’m sure you can guess we’re going to sell thousands of those, supposing the final product comes out as we hope.”Fuck my modesty and any issues I had with working for a sex-doll company. You’d have done the same thing. I signed a contract no more than an hour later.Beta TestingThe finished product came out far better than what anyone could have hoped. Eros A I was way ahead of the game and obviously made sure their software and robotics worked, before investing with us on the molds and exterior details. They just needed Brody to come through on his end, and wow, did he ever. The bots could walk, hop, run, write, juggle, you name it. It took some tweaking here and there, but the work came along astoundingly fast. It was clear our partner company was creating and utilizing cutting edge technology, considering the advanced robotics at play. However, there was still something slightly 'off’ about the sex-bots into the second month of trials and I was the one who figured it out. When not doing anything, they were perfectly still. They had a few loops of animation, but it felt programmed, even if it was randomized. Things like blinking, sighing, and looking around the room. The trick was the bots needed to 'breathe’ authentically – they needed to move their chest and stomach in the same kind of breathing patterns that we all do. What many people don’t realize is that breathing patterns also include sporadic, heavy breaths. Eros A I brought in an American programmer named Eric Parsons who worked with me and Brody, measuring and recording my own breathing. Then, with a few days of Eric coding and tweaking, we had it all down. To be fair, I couldn’t believe what I was staring at. It was like a clone. An exact duplicate of me.Modeling DutiesI thought back to the day I first agreed to do this; that day Pete suggested I be the model for the new product. I was mortified to discover I had to be stark naked around my colleagues as they took intricately detailed measurements of my body, as well as 3D laser scans to pull a perfect image. I remember Pete tried to make me feel comfortable when I first dropped my robe.“It’s just for a day or two, Sam. I know this is; weird; ” As Pete spoke he tried to avert his eyes from my naked body. I appreciated the effort, but I knew he enjoyed seeing me this way. That was apparent by the action in his pants. “; but once we get these scans, you won’t have to do this again.”“Uh, that’s good,” I replied. “It is a bit unsettling. I’ve never done anything like this before.”“Very few have,” Pete chuckled.“I mean, getting naked in front of people. Thanks for not making it too weird.” I was lying. It was very weird. But I admit, it also turned me on a little. I caught Brody catching an erection around me, too. It was kind of hot knowing that my body turned them on.As they were scanning my torso, Pete and Brody came to me together. Brody spoke first, “So, uh; Sam. Of course, you’re aware your left breast is slightly bigger than the right. We like that, and we’re going to keep it. But, uh; ”I was feeling even more embarrassed as they brought up my intimate features specifically. “Yes?”Brody looked nervously to Pete, who took over the conversation. “Sam, your nipples; they’re considerably larger than we expected.”“So?” I muttered, looking to the floor.Brody protested, “No, no. Don’t take it wrong. We love it. Especially me. I; I really do. But uh, we’re trying to keep the theme as girl-next-door. Trying to represent the common girl. Your nipples are so unique, we think it detracts from that goal. We don’t want people claiming we fetishized the nipples.”“Oh,” I said. Were my nipples really that weird?“And uh, in order to make that contract work, we’ll need to amend it and have you sign it.”“Oh, okay. So; that means?”Pete spoke again, “It means your long, exotic nipples will not be shared with the rest of the world, but everything else will. Yeah, this sounds egregious, but in order to protect ourselves from one of those lawsuits we previously discussed, we’ll need to specify every deviation from your current pictures and scans.”“I see.” Little did I know, this would be important later, but for different reasons than Pete was describing.Once the scans were done, Pete came over again. I was trying to find a robe or anything to cover myself, but my clothes were in the changing room. “Okay, the last thing we need is the vaginal mold.”“What?” I screamed.“Um, it’s one of the most important bits, Sam, and it was detailed in the agreement you signed.”I should have read over that contract better. “Uh; how is it done?” I asked.“In the past, Brody always handled it,” said Pete. “And considering how special this project is, I would think he’d still prefer to run this one himself. However, we have other employees who are skilled enough to do it, I think.” Pete made it sound as if making molds of vaginas was a common, everyday thing.“No, if Brody is the most talented, he should do it.”And about an hour later, we started. “Would you like to put a shirt on?” asked Brody. “We’re concentrating on your, uh, lower bits right now.”I smiled. I’d been out of my clothes for so long, it had stopped feeling awkward. Even the guys working in the room quit their lame attempts at modesty. They looked me up and down whenever it pleased them. But it felt almost normal, and I admit, it was fun. I enjoyed the positive glances and the boost in confidence that came with it. I was about to take Brody up on his offer to put on a shirt when I realized I would probably enjoy the experience more if I stayed undressed completely. I meekly said, “By this point, does it matter? I think Pete mentioned they want to do a couple more scans after this. I’m fine. How long will this take?”“About an hour, maybe less. I will be applying this quick-drying cement-”“Cement?" I shouted.Brody smiled. "It’s not like the cement you know; but this paste will dry, and then we will pull it gently off you using a bit of water pressure. There’s nothing toxic or dangerous about this. I’ll be doing it a new way I developed, where we cover your front and your back bits in one shot. Before we start, though, I’ll need to take some pictures. Is that okay?”“If it’s necessary,” I sighed. I knew this meant spreading my legs and baring it all. I was scared to think how wet I was down there right now.But it was much, much worse than that. At first, Brody took close-ups of me standing, then with my legs apart at wider and wider intervals. “Now I need you to sit down here.” He pointed to the backless stool. He knelt on the floor with the camera in hand, while I reluctantly sat directly in front of him. When he touched my knee, I quivered. Gently, he opened my right leg. “The other side, too,” he whispered. He was a true professional by not mentioning the wet stain I was making on the seat. I propped my hands on the back of the stool to hold my balance, and this made my torso arch out. When Brody wasn’t nose deep in my crotch, he’d look up and be less than a foot away from my tits. They ached to be squeezed.“Okay, I’m going to need some more intimate angles. Turn around and bend over, please.”“My ass?”Brody giggled, nodding. "The asshole, yes. Every bit of you, Samantha. You will be the first I ever said this to, but you have an enviable body. The most intimate parts of you are heavenly. Innocent and seductive at the same time.“"What do you mean?” I asked, my ass now right in his face. I was practically shaking.“It’s art. Youthful, vibrant art. You are blessed in many ways, Sam.”As Brody spoke and continued to snap pictures, I had to ask. “Mr. Pastel, have you, uh; have you, um; ever actually used one of the products you made?”Brody paused. “Uh, okay; well, yeah. Yes, Sam, I have. I have to, to know that they meet the standards I want to uphold. I haven’t done it in a while, but yes, when I first started this business, I needed to perfect everything I had control over. That meant a lot of product testing.” As Brody continued explaining the path to perfection, he put the camera down and began mixing a paste together. “You can turn back around and sit down. Just spread your legs wide for me.”For a brief moment, images flashed in my mind of perverts around the world having their way with fake versions of myself, accurate to my likeness in every detail (well, almost every detail). I tried to pushed the thoughts out of my head, but the moment Brody’s hand touched my cunt with the paste, I almost came. His motions were learned and determined, with an expert quality of confidence in his touch. He added some to my right and left thighs, with space at the joints. Soon, I felt the putty begin to warm up. “Um, is this normal?” I asked, explaining the feeling.“Oh, yes, but you’ll get used to it,” said Brody. “It heats a bit as it dries. It’ll cool back down in forty minutes or so. Lift up, I need to get your ass.” Brody pulled me forward. The edge of my bum and my lower back supported me on the stool as Brody spread my ass cheeks and applied the paste, all the way up there. His hands felt so good on my skin and I know I moaned, biting my lower lip.“Yeah, it’s a strange feeling. Every girl says so. Hang in there, Sam. You’re doing fine.”And that’s when I came. Oh god, thinking on it now, I still cringe. I had almost fallen off the stool and Brody had to catch me, getting paste all over my torso and arms. “Are you okay?” he asked. He had to have known I just had an orgasm, but he didn’t admit to it.“Yes, just slipped,” I said, my voice shaking along with my body. “Sorry about that; ”I didn’t think I could ever be more embarrassed, but a month or so later I would be proved wrong.Further TestingEros A I kept two working prototypes and we kept one. While our side was more focused on the exterior details, like the skin and nails, Eros spent more time fine-tuning the programming. Honestly, both sides were extremely pleased how things were turning out. We expected to be ready for market way ahead of schedule. In fact, we were outpacing the schedule too much, so Brody was allowing us to take off early at the end of the work week. The core gang from the office would grab lunch and drinks together, before separating for the weekend. One Friday, I had been refiling old records when everyone was headed out the door. I didn’t want to stop in the middle of what I was doing, so I passed on the lunch.As I was cleaning up and about to leave, I walked by the workshop. The door was open and our prototype of the sex-bot was sitting in a chair. She looked so real, it appeared as if she were waiting for someone. It caught me off guard because it’s a bit surreal seeing a perfect clone of oneself. Curiosity got the best of me and I went in to touch it. The fact that Eros and Brody had worked together to build a skin that could retain heat was just a testament to the details. When on, the unit heats up to 32C and is warm to the touch just like any person. This model wasn’t cold, so they had probably been testing her out just before leaving. I glanced down to her pad. She was turned off, but I could see they had been running the full A I version of her. I hadn’t seen that in action yet. I switched her on and she quickly booted up. She looked to me and her eyes lit up. “Hello,” she said. “What’s your name?”This was the first time I heard her speak and I almost had a stroke. I had no idea this was part of her programming. I was ever amazed by the details. The subtle eye movements and blinks. The slight creases that form around the lips when she talks. So human. My boss is an artist. “I’m Samantha,” I said.“Oh, I like that name,” the bot said. She sounded so authentic, I wondered what chat intelligence they were using. I noticed her voice was pitched slightly lower than mine. It sounded sultrier.“Thank you,” I said. “I like my name, too. But call me Sam. What’s yours?”“My name is also Samantha,” she said.I jumped back, shocked. Up to this point, I only knew her as the GND model. I certainly didn’t expect them to use my own name. “Wow, that’s a coincidence,” I said. “I wonder what else we share in common.”The bot lit up again, looking entirely too human, smiling. “If you haven’t noticed, we look very much alike.”Whichever artificial intelligence they were using was really, really good. I was so impressed, I was also authentically creeped out. If this tech gets much better, I could see these things replacing real relationships. I looked the clone up and down, only just noticing they dressed her like me. I usually wear sundresses and the one I was currently wearing was light green, while she was adorned in a yellow and white one. The more I looked at it, the more I liked hers better. I poked my head out the door and checked the halls, calling out for anyone. No one responded. Turning back, I asked the bot, “Samantha, would you mind changing dresses with me?”She tilted her head, as if processing. “Oh, okay. I can do that.” Right away, she began getting undressed. I was enthralled with the tiny details, like the cadences to her voice, the use of interjections like 'oh’ and 'ah’ and all the other little things. I was so mesmerized by the experience, I almost forgot to undress. She was almost completely out of hers before I even started.As we swapped attire, I said, “Oh yeah, your dress probably looks better without a bra, doesn’t it?” It was clear the straps would show, so I quickly popped my bra off and handed it to my clone. Surprisingly, she thanked me.“I've been wanting to try one of these,” she smiled, holding the bra up. “May I?”“Oh, yeah; yeah, of course,” I said, hesitating. Why would a robot 'want’ anything? Were comments like that just in the programming for added authenticity? As she put the bra on, I asked, “Samantha, can you tell me what the others did with you this morning?”“Yes, I can, Sam,” she responded. “Would you like me to tell you now?” I nodded and she continued, “Peter asked me to make him a ham sandwich. They brought the ingredients and I put it all together.”“They taught you how to make a ham sandwich?” I asked, while sorting out the dress to make it fit better.“No, Sam. I looked up the directions myself. I am connected at all times.”“To the internet?”“Yes, of course.”“What else have they been teaching you; er, doing with you?” I asked.“Brody and I discussed the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s his favorite football team. He really liked it when I talked about Bernard Johnson, his favorite running back. We even played trivia and I pretended to lose. I didn’t want to see him unhappy.” That would jive with the programming goals, I thought. “He also quizzed me on mixed drinks.”“Mixed drinks? What do you mean?”“On what ingredients they take, and how to make them. One day, I may be asked to make a mixed drink, you know.”“I’m sure.” I was getting angered by the idea that the men intended to use this bot as a literal slave and ego-stroker, rather than just a sex doll. By her descriptions, it appeared that’s exactly what they had in mind. Just then, I heard the creaking of the door open in the far hall. Brody must have been coming from the back office. I had assumed he left with the others. He would certainly pass the shop on his way out and if he saw us, he’d think I was the bot, because I was in her clothes. That thought embarrassed me tremendously, as I had no idea if Brody would be cool with me trading clothes with the product.I suddenly got an idea and it would truly test how advanced the bot’s intelligence was. I rushed to her, whispering. “Brody last saw you in the dress I am currently wearing. He’s going to think you are me, and vice versa. I am going to sit down and pretend to be you. I want you to pretend to be me.”Surprisingly, the bot whispered back, as if understanding the necessity for quiet communication. Again, I was amazed by the programming. “How do I pretend to be you?” she asked.“Just tell him you were checking out 'the bot’ and now you’re headed home. Tell him to have a good weekend. Then, leave the building and hide behind the bushes outside the west wall. If I don’t come get you in five minutes, you must come back.” God forbid, I actually lose her, I thought.The bot smiled, looking giddy. “Is this a game? I love games!”“Yes, it’s a game,” I whispered. “Get ready. Brody’s almost here!” I shot over to the chair that she was previously sitting in. I could hear Brody getting closer now. I was nervous, highly doubting that “Samantha” would be able to make this work. It was far too complicated a set of tasks, and probably contrary to her core programming. But maybe I could play this as a prank, if worse comes to worst. Weighing all the options, I thought I could pull that much off.As expected, Brody stopped at the door. “Sam? Why are you still here?”For a brief second, I was thankful they named the sex-bot after me. It made her task of pretending to be me considerably easier. “Hello, Brody. I was just checking out the bot,” she said.“Oh, yes. Amazing, isn’t she?”“Yes, sir,” she said. As I watched the two converse, it felt like I was in the twilight zone, seeing myself but unable to control the actions. My clone moved to go past Brody, saying, “I was just on my way out. Have a good weekend, Mr. Pastel.”Brody stopped her, stepping in her path. “Hey, I just wanted to thank you personally, Sam. I think it’s amazing you contributed so much for this. Really, your likeness is perfect for this model and Eros A I is tickled pink with you. They think the Asian market is going to eat it up over there.”The sex-bot paused for a moment. Again, looking as if it were processing information. And astoundingly, she responded in such an authentic way, even I couldn’t tell she wasn’t me. “Aw, I am flattered. Honestly, I was really nervous at first, but I’m glad you are happy with the results. I like her, too.” She turned to look at me briefly, before moving to walk past Brody. “Goodbye!” she said. It may have come across a bit awkward, but it still felt authentic. I was stunned by the performance and almost broke character to reveal the “prank”.Brody glanced to the control pad, seeing the A I programming was turned on. He turned to me and said, “Stand up.” I didn’t pause, picking myself up, standing. I looked to him and then the wall ahead of me, unsure of what the clone would be doing in my shoes. Now I wondered if I would pass for her, as well as she had passed for me. "Turn around,“ he said. I blinked, and slowly turned around, stopping when my backside was facing Brody.He stepped closer to me and quickly drew his finger under the left strap of my sundress. I caught my breath, startled. With his other hand, he grabbed me at my waist, pulling me in. He whispered in my left ear, just as he dropped the strap, "I want to see those goose bumps again. If you remember when to activate them.”They were definitely activated. Goose bumps raced across my neck, shoulders, and arms. More, as my dress dropped below my breast with the strap no longer holding it up. Brody, still behind me, moved to my other ear and the other strap. “Tell me how you will please me,” he whispered. The second strap fell, dropping the dress entirely to the floor. If I remember, the sex-bot’s panties were yellow and mine were a light pink. If he noticed the change, the game was over. I was already thinking of ending it, as I was mortified. Terrified. I wanted it to stop. I wanted to stop it. But I just couldn’t. I didn’t want to embarrass Brody, as it had already gone so far. “Oh, Brody,” I whispered.He grabbed my right wrist and thrust it to his crotch. I could feel his thick, hard shaft in my hands. He popped his buttons and dropped the pants down, just low enough for the beast to come out. Still controlling my hand, he made me wrap my fingers around him. My arm was behind me, and my eyes were up at the ceiling. If I dared turn to him, he would see a nervous, anxious woman, and certainly not the confident sex pot that “Samantha” was meant to be. I was just about to say something when his left hand reached around to grab my breast, pinching my nipple. He began to pull on it, but then he suddenly stopped. He must have recognized my “unusual” nipples. Up until that humiliating experience, I never realized they were all that different than the average girl’s. Brody thrust me around, facing him directly. “SAM?” he yelled.“Oh, my God. I am so embarrassed!” I screamed. “I meant to stop you, but it.; it just went so fast!” I was completely red in the face.“Where is Samantha?”“Yeah, about that; "I asked, "Did you have to give her the same name as me?”“No, I mean, where is Samantha right now? Is she okay?”“I’m here,” the voice was at the door behind us. Samantha stepped in the room and addressed me. “I am sorry, Sam. I am not allowed to leave the building, so I had to amend your instructions.”“Wow,” I whispered. I was completely topless, but so awestruck by the massive programming power of Samantha’s artificial intelligence, I didn’t care. I turned to Brody. “You have some explaining to do.”“What? Me? You do! Why me?" He waved at my state of undress."I was just checking out the bot and playing a little prank. I didn’t mean for this; but; ” I stopped myself. There was little use explaining my state of dress.To be continued.By Anonymous Perv, for Literotica

The trials and tribulations of sex doll manufacturing.By Anonymous Perv. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Yeah, yeah. You’re thinking, ‘Who the fuck names their story 'The Sex Doll Crime Spree?’, but after you hear this, you’ll understand why it fitsThis whole business is madness. I guess when one works at a sex doll factory, one should expect to have a memorable experience here and there, but what happened to me is almost too much to swallow. No pun intended. Allow me to start at the beginning.I didn’t want to work at a sex doll factory. It was never an aspiration of mine. I just needed a decent paying job. I had made it through three years of college before dropping out, bored to tears, thanks to my ADHD. The most I got out of that experience was a mountain of debt and a bitter ex-boyfriend. I needed to make more money if I was ever going to get out from under it, so when Brody Pastel offered me a job at 'Brody’s Bodies,’ I jumped on it.Brody is a good friend of my old boss, Carl Casta. I handled desk duties at his company, Casta Creative. I just refer to them as CC. I did stuff like billing, scheduling, along with the occasional pagination job. I was a glorified office secretary, nothing more. Carl often raved about me, telling Brody things like, “Samantha Dunning is a breath of fresh air!”, “We’d be lost without Sam!" On and on. These days, Carl jokes about how he should have kept his stupid mouth shut, because Brody offered me double what I was earning at CC to come work for him. Brody said he’d been through four terrible assistants over two years and needed someone dependable and capable. Carl assured Brody that I met those qualifications and I was grateful to them both for allowing me the opportunity to switch jobs for better pay. However, I was apprehensive about working for a place called Brody’s Bodies.There are several high-end manufacturers of sex dolls on the planet. I mean that in the literal sense. Several. Very few. Brody Pastel is considered one of the best in the business, offering sex dolls that can be manipulated and moved like real human bodies, with proper weight and weight distribution (very important, so they say). These dolls can be propped in nearly any position. They can even stand, balancing almost as well as any person would. For this and other reasons, Brody Pastel was considered a genius in the industry.Personally, I’m no fan of the merchandise. All the dolls are made up to look like oversexed Barbie's, yet with even more ridiculous proportions than those plastic classics. I’m not sure why the physical appearance of the sex dolls bothers me so much, considering they are literal sex objects. I guess I just find it insulting to real women with real figures.I’d probably been working a week or so when I met Jennifer Pastel for the first time. She looked quite a bit like the dolls we sell, with a healthy six figures of plastic surgery performed on her. "Hi, honey. I’m here to see Brody,” she said while strolling past my desk at the front of the office.“Shall I tell him who;” I tried to stop her, but she was long gone. She walked with confidence, knowing her exact destination.“That’s Brody’s ex, Jennifer,” said Pete Unger, behind me. His office was the first past mine, just off the west hallway. He must have just stepped outside his door when Jennifer came in. “Those two are in the midst of a divorce. They still haven’t settled their; well, you know; who-gets-what-and-how-much issues; Jennifer thinks she’s entitled to more than half.”“More than half?”“Yeah, she’s bat-shit. She was one of our first models, and the doll fashioned after her is still one of our most popular; but that’s the most she ever contributed to the company. Jennifer’s never actually worked a day in her life.”“Oh. How long were they married?”“I dunno. A few years, maybe? Let’s see; yeah;” Pete looked up, squinting, trying to reach back into his memory banks. Finally, he relaxed and answered, “It would be almost five years, I guess. But for the last year or so, they haven’t been around each other very much.”“What’s going to happen?”“I’m sure Brody paid for a good lawyer. This will cost him, but it won’t break him.”“I hope not.” I said.“You wouldn’t be here otherwise, Miss Harper.”“Please, call me Samantha. Or Sam.”“Alright, Sam. Brody’s a good guy, you’ll see. Pays us what we’re worth; expects reasonable results in return. You found a good place to plant your feet, career wise.”“Really?”“I mean it. I’m not just being a cheerleader for the company. Brody is a good leader. Solid guy. I suppose there might be better bosses out there, but they would be hard to find.”“That’s good to know. Mr. Pastel said he had so much trouble keeping help, I was worried he might be a bit of a tyrant or something.”“Brody is no tyrant. We just have the worst luck with finding decent help.”“I hope to change that,” I said, thinking on it a bit more. Why would anyone perform poorly when this place pays so well and everyone seems so nice? Maybe people just didn’t like the idea of working for a sex doll company. Again, I wasn’t thrilled about it myself. In fact, I didn’t even tell my friends. When the subject of my career comes up, I just say I handle administrative duties. It sounds boring enough that no one ever asks follow-up questions. I certainly don’t mention anything about the sex dolls in various stages of production in the workshop.Jennifer Pastel didn’t stay long. Before Pete and I finished our conversation, we could hear her heels click-clacking far down the hall, coming our way. The footsteps were loud, which I interpreted as anger. Judging from the expression on her face, it seemed I was accurate. As Jennifer exited the front door, Pete whispered, “I wonder what set her off. Usually, she’s calm as a cucumber.”That was quickly answered when Brody approached a moment later. “Jennifer just found out I pulled her models.”“Wait, what? You pulled her models? Even the latest, upgraded version?” Pete sounded incredulous.Brody nodded, “Yup, we’ll make a better one. No more royalties for that terrible woman. And because of some good intel that my P I picked up, Jen will be lucky to make it out of this divorce with much of anything. It will be a very modest figure. No house, no additional cars, nothing. But if she were smart, she could still retire on it. Knowing her, it’ll be drained within a year.”Pete was belly laughing. "Really? You stiffed her?“"She stiffed herself.”Pete was red in the face, happy. “Boss, if anyone deserves it; ”“Maybe; but it doesn’t make me feel great. Her loss, though.” Brody glanced to me. “I won’t bore you with details, but I really loved that woman and she blew it.”I wasn’t quite sure how to respond. I said, “Some people just don’t know how good they have it, sir.”“You got that right,” affirmed Pete.Brody waved it off, “I’m just glad it’s over. Except we need a new model developed and fast. Before that Eros project starts next month.”“Eros?" I asked. I didn’t know many details of the ins and outs of the business yet. Still learning.Pete answered for Brody, "The 'Jennifer 5’ was one of the models slated for the Eros-A I project.” I still wasn’t registering any knowledge of anything and Pete picked up on my ignorance. He sighed, trying to explain in more detail. “This Japanese company, Eros A I, is installing an artificial intelligence for a new, life-moving model. It will work in several different ways: by remote control, a programmed sequence, or its own responsive A I Even a combination of those choices will work. It is advanced robotics and artificial intelligence combined, Samantha. We provide the bodies. Eros-A I provides the brains and robotics.”“Wait. Really? Like sex-bots?”“Yeah, but the frame has to be a perfect. Three hundred-sixty different joints of varying types, fully functional. You should see how the hydraulics work with this, Samantha. It’s astounding.”“I bet.” Hell, they already had me believing it would be the next big thing. I’m sure they knew what they were doing.Brody was just about to leave when he stopped, turning back. Without saying a word, he looked me up and down and grunted a couple times. I was about to say something when he finally spoke, “Pete, do you remember when we talked about making a GND model?”“I’ve been saying we should be offering one for ages, Brody. Why?”“I’ll bet we could convince Eros to let us use our new GND model as one of the test pilots in this project. We’ll replace the Jennifer-5 with it.”“But we don’t have a GND model.”Curiosity got the better of me and I interrupted the two men, “What is a GND model?”Pete answered, “Girl Next Door. A model that is cute, but without being overtly sexual like our main line of products.”I smiled wide, beaming. Finally! Again, why did I care? For some reason, I did. “I think that is a great idea! All your products are; well, you know; built like porn stars. Maybe some guys don’t like that.”Brody asked, “Why don’t you reach out to one of the modelling agencies, Pete?”“Modeling agencies?” I asked.Pete sighed, “Yeah, we need some girl who doesn’t mind being the image for a new sex doll. Or, as Samantha just said, a 'sex-bot’ in this case.”I was still curious and asked, “But why do you need to model the product after a real person? Don’t you have to pay royalties by doing that?”Brody explained, “Yes, either royalties for using their likeness with each and every sale, or a straight buy off. Depends on the contractual arrangements. But the reason we use actual models is simple. If we didn’t, and a product we made just happened to look like someone in the real world, that person could potentially sue us. Though they may not even win the case, it costs a lot in legal fees to go to court. So when this comes up - and believe me, it always does - it’s easier to show that the products were designed after actual models, with contracts signed and photographic evidence. It closes all arguments and prevents these lawsuits from ever moving forward. Weighing risks, rewards, and costs, we always go with using real women as the models to our products. In Jennifer’s case, she was getting $1,400 for each model sold with her likeness.”“Really?”“Yeah, and what?" Brody asked, turning to Pete. "We sold over a hundred of her models last year, right, Pete?”“Almost two hundred.”Numbers ran in my head. That meant Jennifer made over a quarter million dollars in royalties alone last year, doing nothing but sitting on her ass. “Why wouldn’t you pay a one-time fee?” I asked.“Well, some models are fashioned after specific adult actresses or streamers. These women have a following and their fans specifically order from us to get these models. Hence, why so many of our products look like porn stars. They’re literally modeled after them. Jennifer, for instance, used to be one of the highest earning exotic dancers in the nation. She’s still got a large online following, too. But let’s say it’s a lesser-known person who models for us. We might pay a one-time fee if the model would agree to that. To allow us to use her image indefinitely.”“And indefinitely is a long time,” whispered Pete.“Right,” affirmed Brody. “Attitudes could change over the years, so we actually encourage the models to choose a royalty. It gives the models more control. We just include the cost of the royalty fee to the end customer.”“Alright, I get it. Makes sense,” I said.Brody switched back to his former thought. “Pete, since we’re dropping Jen’s models, let's push that GND project up immediately, ahead of anything else. Find someone today. I want all digital imaging done by Friday, if possible.”“Friday? But Brody, today is Wednesday.”“How hard can it be to find a model? Just call the agencies.”“Yeah, but you brought up the theme, Brody. All the models at the agencies have stereotypical, hot bodies. Don’t you want something more like;” Pete paused, trying to think up an actress or someone famous, when he pointed at me. “I dunno; more like Sam here?” I didn’t know whether to be insulted or flattered. I worked hard to look good. Maybe not like a porn star, but still.Brody eyed me up and down. “Yeah, she’s what gave me the idea, actually. Find someone like Sam.” His eyes dropped to my hips and then back up. He tilted his head. “Nice up top;” His eyes then went back to my hips and his voice softened, “cute, round bottom; " I think Brody realized it was probably inappropriate to measure up an employee in such a sexual manner, regardless of the workplace environment. He stopped himself.Pete didn’t seem to be reading the room, either. "Why not Sam herself?” he boomed. “If we specifically want someone cute and unknown, she fits the bill.” Pete turned to me. “And I think you can negotiate something like six hundred a unit. For your royalty fee.”“That’s fair,” said Brody, pointing, “But don’t push it.”“Wait, what?” I cried. “You mean, if you use my likeness on a sex doll, you’ll pay me six hundred dollars for every sale?”Pete nodded. “Oh yeah, and expect sixty or seventy to be sold in the first six months. If we also use your likeness on the more advanced bots; well, I’m sure you can guess we’re going to sell thousands of those, supposing the final product comes out as we hope.”Fuck my modesty and any issues I had with working for a sex-doll company. You’d have done the same thing. I signed a contract no more than an hour later.Beta TestingThe finished product came out far better than what anyone could have hoped. Eros A I was way ahead of the game and obviously made sure their software and robotics worked, before investing with us on the molds and exterior details. They just needed Brody to come through on his end, and wow, did he ever. The bots could walk, hop, run, write, juggle, you name it. It took some tweaking here and there, but the work came along astoundingly fast. It was clear our partner company was creating and utilizing cutting edge technology, considering the advanced robotics at play. However, there was still something slightly 'off’ about the sex-bots into the second month of trials and I was the one who figured it out. When not doing anything, they were perfectly still. They had a few loops of animation, but it felt programmed, even if it was randomized. Things like blinking, sighing, and looking around the room. The trick was the bots needed to 'breathe’ authentically – they needed to move their chest and stomach in the same kind of breathing patterns that we all do. What many people don’t realize is that breathing patterns also include sporadic, heavy breaths. Eros A I brought in an American programmer named Eric Parsons who worked with me and Brody, measuring and recording my own breathing. Then, with a few days of Eric coding and tweaking, we had it all down. To be fair, I couldn’t believe what I was staring at. It was like a clone. An exact duplicate of me.Modeling DutiesI thought back to the day I first agreed to do this; that day Pete suggested I be the model for the new product. I was mortified to discover I had to be stark naked around my colleagues as they took intricately detailed measurements of my body, as well as 3D laser scans to pull a perfect image. I remember Pete tried to make me feel comfortable when I first dropped my robe.“It’s just for a day or two, Sam. I know this is; weird; ” As Pete spoke he tried to avert his eyes from my naked body. I appreciated the effort, but I knew he enjoyed seeing me this way. That was apparent by the action in his pants. “; but once we get these scans, you won’t have to do this again.”“Uh, that’s good,” I replied. “It is a bit unsettling. I’ve never done anything like this before.”“Very few have,” Pete chuckled.“I mean, getting naked in front of people. Thanks for not making it too weird.” I was lying. It was very weird. But I admit, it also turned me on a little. I caught Brody catching an erection around me, too. It was kind of hot knowing that my body turned them on.As they were scanning my torso, Pete and Brody came to me together. Brody spoke first, “So, uh; Sam. Of course, you’re aware your left breast is slightly bigger than the right. We like that, and we’re going to keep it. But, uh; ”I was feeling even more embarrassed as they brought up my intimate features specifically. “Yes?”Brody looked nervously to Pete, who took over the conversation. “Sam, your nipples; they’re considerably larger than we expected.”“So?” I muttered, looking to the floor.Brody protested, “No, no. Don’t take it wrong. We love it. Especially me. I; I really do. But uh, we’re trying to keep the theme as girl-next-door. Trying to represent the common girl. Your nipples are so unique, we think it detracts from that goal. We don’t want people claiming we fetishized the nipples.”“Oh,” I said. Were my nipples really that weird?“And uh, in order to make that contract work, we’ll need to amend it and have you sign it.”“Oh, okay. So; that means?”Pete spoke again, “It means your long, exotic nipples will not be shared with the rest of the world, but everything else will. Yeah, this sounds egregious, but in order to protect ourselves from one of those lawsuits we previously discussed, we’ll need to specify every deviation from your current pictures and scans.”“I see.” Little did I know, this would be important later, but for different reasons than Pete was describing.Once the scans were done, Pete came over again. I was trying to find a robe or anything to cover myself, but my clothes were in the changing room. “Okay, the last thing we need is the vaginal mold.”“What?” I screamed.“Um, it’s one of the most important bits, Sam, and it was detailed in the agreement you signed.”I should have read over that contract better. “Uh; how is it done?” I asked.“In the past, Brody always handled it,” said Pete. “And considering how special this project is, I would think he’d still prefer to run this one himself. However, we have other employees who are skilled enough to do it, I think.” Pete made it sound as if making molds of vaginas was a common, everyday thing.“No, if Brody is the most talented, he should do it.”And about an hour later, we started. “Would you like to put a shirt on?” asked Brody. “We’re concentrating on your, uh, lower bits right now.”I smiled. I’d been out of my clothes for so long, it had stopped feeling awkward. Even the guys working in the room quit their lame attempts at modesty. They looked me up and down whenever it pleased them. But it felt almost normal, and I admit, it was fun. I enjoyed the positive glances and the boost in confidence that came with it. I was about to take Brody up on his offer to put on a shirt when I realized I would probably enjoy the experience more if I stayed undressed completely. I meekly said, “By this point, does it matter? I think Pete mentioned they want to do a couple more scans after this. I’m fine. How long will this take?”“About an hour, maybe less. I will be applying this quick-drying cement-”“Cement?" I shouted.Brody smiled. "It’s not like the cement you know; but this paste will dry, and then we will pull it gently off you using a bit of water pressure. There’s nothing toxic or dangerous about this. I’ll be doing it a new way I developed, where we cover your front and your back bits in one shot. Before we start, though, I’ll need to take some pictures. Is that okay?”“If it’s necessary,” I sighed. I knew this meant spreading my legs and baring it all. I was scared to think how wet I was down there right now.But it was much, much worse than that. At first, Brody took close-ups of me standing, then with my legs apart at wider and wider intervals. “Now I need you to sit down here.” He pointed to the backless stool. He knelt on the floor with the camera in hand, while I reluctantly sat directly in front of him. When he touched my knee, I quivered. Gently, he opened my right leg. “The other side, too,” he whispered. He was a true professional by not mentioning the wet stain I was making on the seat. I propped my hands on the back of the stool to hold my balance, and this made my torso arch out. When Brody wasn’t nose deep in my crotch, he’d look up and be less than a foot away from my tits. They ached to be squeezed.“Okay, I’m going to need some more intimate angles. Turn around and bend over, please.”“My ass?”Brody giggled, nodding. "The asshole, yes. Every bit of you, Samantha. You will be the first I ever said this to, but you have an enviable body. The most intimate parts of you are heavenly. Innocent and seductive at the same time.“"What do you mean?” I asked, my ass now right in his face. I was practically shaking.“It’s art. Youthful, vibrant art. You are blessed in many ways, Sam.”As Brody spoke and continued to snap pictures, I had to ask. “Mr. Pastel, have you, uh; have you, um; ever actually used one of the products you made?”Brody paused. “Uh, okay; well, yeah. Yes, Sam, I have. I have to, to know that they meet the standards I want to uphold. I haven’t done it in a while, but yes, when I first started this business, I needed to perfect everything I had control over. That meant a lot of product testing.” As Brody continued explaining the path to perfection, he put the camera down and began mixing a paste together. “You can turn back around and sit down. Just spread your legs wide for me.”For a brief moment, images flashed in my mind of perverts around the world having their way with fake versions of myself, accurate to my likeness in every detail (well, almost every detail). I tried to pushed the thoughts out of my head, but the moment Brody’s hand touched my cunt with the paste, I almost came. His motions were learned and determined, with an expert quality of confidence in his touch. He added some to my right and left thighs, with space at the joints. Soon, I felt the putty begin to warm up. “Um, is this normal?” I asked, explaining the feeling.“Oh, yes, but you’ll get used to it,” said Brody. “It heats a bit as it dries. It’ll cool back down in forty minutes or so. Lift up, I need to get your ass.” Brody pulled me forward. The edge of my bum and my lower back supported me on the stool as Brody spread my ass cheeks and applied the paste, all the way up there. His hands felt so good on my skin and I know I moaned, biting my lower lip.“Yeah, it’s a strange feeling. Every girl says so. Hang in there, Sam. You’re doing fine.”And that’s when I came. Oh god, thinking on it now, I still cringe. I had almost fallen off the stool and Brody had to catch me, getting paste all over my torso and arms. “Are you okay?” he asked. He had to have known I just had an orgasm, but he didn’t admit to it.“Yes, just slipped,” I said, my voice shaking along with my body. “Sorry about that; ”I didn’t think I could ever be more embarrassed, but a month or so later I would be proved wrong.Further TestingEros A I kept two working prototypes and we kept one. While our side was more focused on the exterior details, like the skin and nails, Eros spent more time fine-tuning the programming. Honestly, both sides were extremely pleased how things were turning out. We expected to be ready for market way ahead of schedule. In fact, we were outpacing the schedule too much, so Brody was allowing us to take off early at the end of the work week. The core gang from the office would grab lunch and drinks together, before separating for the weekend. One Friday, I had been refiling old records when everyone was headed out the door. I didn’t want to stop in the middle of what I was doing, so I passed on the lunch.As I was cleaning up and about to leave, I walked by the workshop. The door was open and our prototype of the sex-bot was sitting in a chair. She looked so real, it appeared as if she were waiting for someone. It caught me off guard because it’s a bit surreal seeing a perfect clone of oneself. Curiosity got the best of me and I went in to touch it. The fact that Eros and Brody had worked together to build a skin that could retain heat was just a testament to the details. When on, the unit heats up to 32C and is warm to the touch just like any person. This model wasn’t cold, so they had probably been testing her out just before leaving. I glanced down to her pad. She was turned off, but I could see they had been running the full A I version of her. I hadn’t seen that in action yet. I switched her on and she quickly booted up. She looked to me and her eyes lit up. “Hello,” she said. “What’s your name?”This was the first time I heard her speak and I almost had a stroke. I had no idea this was part of her programming. I was ever amazed by the details. The subtle eye movements and blinks. The slight creases that form around the lips when she talks. So human. My boss is an artist. “I’m Samantha,” I said.“Oh, I like that name,” the bot said. She sounded so authentic, I wondered what chat intelligence they were using. I noticed her voice was pitched slightly lower than mine. It sounded sultrier.“Thank you,” I said. “I like my name, too. But call me Sam. What’s yours?”“My name is also Samantha,” she said.I jumped back, shocked. Up to this point, I only knew her as the GND model. I certainly didn’t expect them to use my own name. “Wow, that’s a coincidence,” I said. “I wonder what else we share in common.”The bot lit up again, looking entirely too human, smiling. “If you haven’t noticed, we look very much alike.”Whichever artificial intelligence they were using was really, really good. I was so impressed, I was also authentically creeped out. If this tech gets much better, I could see these things replacing real relationships. I looked the clone up and down, only just noticing they dressed her like me. I usually wear sundresses and the one I was currently wearing was light green, while she was adorned in a yellow and white one. The more I looked at it, the more I liked hers better. I poked my head out the door and checked the halls, calling out for anyone. No one responded. Turning back, I asked the bot, “Samantha, would you mind changing dresses with me?”She tilted her head, as if processing. “Oh, okay. I can do that.” Right away, she began getting undressed. I was enthralled with the tiny details, like the cadences to her voice, the use of interjections like 'oh’ and 'ah’ and all the other little things. I was so mesmerized by the experience, I almost forgot to undress. She was almost completely out of hers before I even started.As we swapped attire, I said, “Oh yeah, your dress probably looks better without a bra, doesn’t it?” It was clear the straps would show, so I quickly popped my bra off and handed it to my clone. Surprisingly, she thanked me.“I've been wanting to try one of these,” she smiled, holding the bra up. “May I?”“Oh, yeah; yeah, of course,” I said, hesitating. Why would a robot 'want’ anything? Were comments like that just in the programming for added authenticity? As she put the bra on, I asked, “Samantha, can you tell me what the others did with you this morning?”“Yes, I can, Sam,” she responded. “Would you like me to tell you now?” I nodded and she continued, “Peter asked me to make him a ham sandwich. They brought the ingredients and I put it all together.”“They taught you how to make a ham sandwich?” I asked, while sorting out the dress to make it fit better.“No, Sam. I looked up the directions myself. I am connected at all times.”“To the internet?”“Yes, of course.”“What else have they been teaching you; er, doing with you?” I asked.“Brody and I discussed the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s his favorite football team. He really liked it when I talked about Bernard Johnson, his favorite running back. We even played trivia and I pretended to lose. I didn’t want to see him unhappy.” That would jive with the programming goals, I thought. “He also quizzed me on mixed drinks.”“Mixed drinks? What do you mean?”“On what ingredients they take, and how to make them. One day, I may be asked to make a mixed drink, you know.”“I’m sure.” I was getting angered by the idea that the men intended to use this bot as a literal slave and ego-stroker, rather than just a sex doll. By her descriptions, it appeared that’s exactly what they had in mind. Just then, I heard the creaking of the door open in the far hall. Brody must have been coming from the back office. I had assumed he left with the others. He would certainly pass the shop on his way out and if he saw us, he’d think I was the bot, because I was in her clothes. That thought embarrassed me tremendously, as I had no idea if Brody would be cool with me trading clothes with the product.I suddenly got an idea and it would truly test how advanced the bot’s intelligence was. I rushed to her, whispering. “Brody last saw you in the dress I am currently wearing. He’s going to think you are me, and vice versa. I am going to sit down and pretend to be you. I want you to pretend to be me.”Surprisingly, the bot whispered back, as if understanding the necessity for quiet communication. Again, I was amazed by the programming. “How do I pretend to be you?” she asked.“Just tell him you were checking out 'the bot’ and now you’re headed home. Tell him to have a good weekend. Then, leave the building and hide behind the bushes outside the west wall. If I don’t come get you in five minutes, you must come back.” God forbid, I actually lose her, I thought.The bot smiled, looking giddy. “Is this a game? I love games!”“Yes, it’s a game,” I whispered. “Get ready. Brody’s almost here!” I shot over to the chair that she was previously sitting in. I could hear Brody getting closer now. I was nervous, highly doubting that “Samantha” would be able to make this work. It was far too complicated a set of tasks, and probably contrary to her core programming. But maybe I could play this as a prank, if worse comes to worst. Weighing all the options, I thought I could pull that much off.As expected, Brody stopped at the door. “Sam? Why are you still here?”For a brief second, I was thankful they named the sex-bot after me. It made her task of pretending to be me considerably easier. “Hello, Brody. I was just checking out the bot,” she said.“Oh, yes. Amazing, isn’t she?”“Yes, sir,” she said. As I watched the two converse, it felt like I was in the twilight zone, seeing myself but unable to control the actions. My clone moved to go past Brody, saying, “I was just on my way out. Have a good weekend, Mr. Pastel.”Brody stopped her, stepping in her path. “Hey, I just wanted to thank you personally, Sam. I think it’s amazing you contributed so much for this. Really, your likeness is perfect for this model and Eros A I is tickled pink with you. They think the Asian market is going to eat it up over there.”The sex-bot paused for a moment. Again, looking as if it were processing information. And astoundingly, she responded in such an authentic way, even I couldn’t tell she wasn’t me. “Aw, I am flattered. Honestly, I was really nervous at first, but I’m glad you are happy with the results. I like her, too.” She turned to look at me briefly, before moving to walk past Brody. “Goodbye!” she said. It may have come across a bit awkward, but it still felt authentic. I was stunned by the performance and almost broke character to reveal the “prank”.Brody glanced to the control pad, seeing the A I programming was turned on. He turned to me and said, “Stand up.” I didn’t pause, picking myself up, standing. I looked to him and then the wall ahead of me, unsure of what the clone would be doing in my shoes. Now I wondered if I would pass for her, as well as she had passed for me. "Turn around,“ he said. I blinked, and slowly turned around, stopping when my backside was facing Brody.He stepped closer to me and quickly drew his finger under the left strap of my sundress. I caught my breath, startled. With his other hand, he grabbed me at my waist, pulling me in. He whispered in my left ear, just as he dropped the strap, "I want to see those goose bumps again. If you remember when to activate them.”They were definitely activated. Goose bumps raced across my neck, shoulders, and arms. More, as my dress dropped below my breast with the strap no longer holding it up. Brody, still behind me, moved to my other ear and the other strap. “Tell me how you will please me,” he whispered. The second strap fell, dropping the dress entirely to the floor. If I remember, the sex-bot’s panties were yellow and mine were a light pink. If he noticed the change, the game was over. I was already thinking of ending it, as I was mortified. Terrified. I wanted it to stop. I wanted to stop it. But I just couldn’t. I didn’t want to embarrass Brody, as it had already gone so far. “Oh, Brody,” I whispered.He grabbed my right wrist and thrust it to his crotch. I could feel his thick, hard shaft in my hands. He popped his buttons and dropped the pants down, just low enough for the beast to come out. Still controlling my hand, he made me wrap my fingers around him. My arm was behind me, and my eyes were up at the ceiling. If I dared turn to him, he would see a nervous, anxious woman, and certainly not the confident sex pot that “Samantha” was meant to be. I was just about to say something when his left hand reached around to grab my breast, pinching my nipple. He began to pull on it, but then he suddenly stopped. He must have recognized my “unusual” nipples. Up until that humiliating experience, I never realized they were all that different than the average girl’s. Brody thrust me around, facing him directly. “SAM?” he yelled.“Oh, my God. I am so embarrassed!” I screamed. “I meant to stop you, but it.; it just went so fast!” I was completely red in the face.“Where is Samantha?”“Yeah, about that; "I asked, "Did you have to give her the same name as me?”“No, I mean, where is Samantha right now? Is she okay?”“I’m here,” the voice was at the door behind us. Samantha stepped in the room and addressed me. “I am sorry, Sam. I am not allowed to leave the building, so I had to amend your instructions.”“Wow,” I whispered. I was completely topless, but so awestruck by the massive programming power of Samantha’s artificial intelligence, I didn’t care. I turned to Brody. “You have some explaining to do.”“What? Me? You do! Why me?" He waved at my state of undress."I was just checking out the bot and playing a little prank. I didn’t mean for this; but; ” I stopped myself. There was little use explaining my state of dress.To be continued.By Anonymous Perv, for Literotica

Kanna | Can This South African Succulent Make You a Better Dancer? Kanna is a unique succulent plant, originating from South Africa. It has been used as a mood and energy boosting botanical for thousands of years by the KhoiSan people of South Africa, for dancing ceremonies and as a hunting aid. In this month's podcast episode, Emiel (Nootropics Depot Product Specialist) and Erika discuss the history of Kanna, its pharmacokinetics and mechanisms of action, and how Kanna provides a distinctly uplifting effect from its serotonergic activity. Tune in to learn about dosing Kanna, taking Kanna at night clubs in Amsterdam, mesembrine, mesembrenone, and Delta 7 mesembrenone, and why you should try Kanna for its pro-social benefits. Follow In Search of Insight on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight?igsh=ZGNjOWZkYTE3MQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Buy Full Spectrum Kanna Tablets from Nootropics Depot https://nootropicsdepot.com/full-spectrum-kanna-extract-quick-dissolve-tablets/ Read Nootropics Depot's Blog on Kanna https://nootropicsdepot.com/kanna-lift-mood-and-lower-stress Podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Dosing Kanna 09:40 Stimulating Effects of Kanna 11:50 Fat or Water Soluble? Bioavailbility of Kanna 17:30 Oral & Sublingual Administration 18:53 Pharmacokinetics - T Max and C Max 34:00 Caffeine Usage and Concentration 36:00 Dynamax Pharmicokinetics 38:45 Mood, Focus, Energizing, Pro-Social Effects of Kanna 43:00 Traditional Uses of Kanna, Amanita Muscaria, Kava50:00 Neuroscience of Kanna - Neurotransmitter Releaser 53:07 Mesembrine acts as a VMAT2 Upregulator 1:03:40 Testing Mesembrine Content of Kanna Extracts 1:14:10 Cultivars of Kanna - Sceletium tortuosum 1:14:54 What Sets Nootropics Depot's Kanna Extract Apart 1:18:22 Beta Testing and Initial Bio-assaying 1:25:31 Kanna as a Subtle Appetite Suppresant 1:33:11 Emiel & Erika's Current Occasional Supplements 1:47:07 Emiel & Erika's Daily Supplement Stack 1:57:24 Conclusion

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Ever been annoyed with your phone's dying battery, forcing you to consider buying a new device? Well, the European Union has you covered. This episode kicks off with us dissecting the EU's game-changing law, mandating consumer electronic manufacturers to make batteries in their devices easily replaceable by 2025. This means your device's lifespan could solely depend on how well you maintain it, rather than the whims of your battery's life. But what does this mean for the tech ecosystem? Strap in as we pull apart the implications on waste reduction, the potential boom for third-party battery manufacturers, and the likely shift in consumer behaviors.Imagine if your computer could anticipate your needs and increase productivity seamlessly? That's not too far in the future. Our exploration of Windows 11 and its AI integration reveals some breathtaking advancements that could redefine your desktop experience. We've had a hands-on experience with the new features and boy, are we excited to share our insights! From familiar features receiving facelifts to brand new capabilities, Windows 11 is poised to be a game-changer. We also dive into how AI could play a pivotal role in marketing, productivity, and tasks like email analysis or idea generation for Word documents.To top off our tech feast, we delve into the transformative power of AI technologies such as Microsoft's chat GPT and Dolly. These are not just some fancy buzzwords - they hold the potential to change learning and content creation as we know it. We scrutinize how these tools can help us learn at lightning speed and generate images from mere prompts. But with great power comes great responsibility. We also discuss implications in the workplace and the biases we need to be mindful of while using these tools. From small business owners to individuals, everyone has something to gain in this AI-driven shift. Buckle up and join us as we navigate this riveting journey into the heart of tech evolution.Support the showLet's get into it!Follow us!Email us: TheCatchupCast@Gmail.com

What if the way we watch sports was about to be transformed? This riveting discussion promises to uncover how the NFL and Amazon Prime are harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize the viewing experience of Thursday night football. From enhancing real-time viewing using machine learning to spotlighting key game strategies, we've got a thrilling chat that marries technology and sports in a way you've never imagined.The conversation gets even more exciting as we delve into how AI is reshaping our understanding of the game. We discuss how AI and machine learning are serving up customizable viewing experiences that could change the way we perceive critical game moments. From the nail-biting pressure of fourth and two situations, to the strategic brilliance behind fakeouts, we unpack how AI tools can offer an unparalleled insight into the world of football. But we're not stopping there. We also venture into the captivating future of sports broadcasting. Imagine having detailed analytics and statistics at your fingertips, thanks to the power of AI. We discuss the potential of AI in crafting 'struggle charts' to illustrate game momentum shifts, and explore the stark differences of watching a game at home versus live in the stadium. Could AI impact ticket sales or even fill NFL stands? Join us as we explore these intriguing possibilities, and much more. Don't miss out on this engaging journey of technology-meets-sports.Support the showLet's get into it!Follow us!Email us: TheCatchupCast@Gmail.com

Geared up for a thrilling dip into the future of gaming? Strap in as we navigate the electrifying realm of artificial intelligence and its implications on the gaming industry. We promise you a stimulating conversation on how AI might transform the landscape of video games - think grander games, long-term service branch models, and much more. However, we're not shying away from the potential pitfalls either. Creating video games is an intricate process that demands more than just AI, and we'll be tackling those complexities, head-on.As we venture further, we're set to uncover the intriguing intersection of AI, gaming, and advertising. Imagine personalized ads, tweaked matchmaking algorithms, and boosted microtransactions - AI could make all this possible and more. We'll investigate how developers might harness AI to pump up profits and how some companies are already laying the groundwork for AI-driven gaming. Join us for this exhilarating journey into the sometimes complex, but always thrilling world of AI in gaming.Support the showLet's get into it!Follow us!Email us: TheCatchupCast@Gmail.com

Are you ready to dive deep into the complex world of artificial intelligence? As we all know, AI is a double-edged sword, bringing both innovation and challenges. Today, we're going to unravel the power requirements of AI technologies and how they're pushing for cleaner energy sources. We're also going to chat about the New York Times' potential lawsuit against OpenAI and Chat GPT, which is stirring up legal implications worldwide. If that wasn't enough, we'll also cover the recent changes in the New York Times' terms of service that could disrupt Chat GPT's knowledge base. Stick around, because you won't want to miss this!Transitioning to a heavier topic, we'll address the elephant in the room: AI's environmental footprint. With climate change making headlines daily, we're going to discuss the role AI technologies, server farms, and Bitcoin mining play in this global crisis. As we pivot to our final discussion point, we'll contemplate the implications of AI becoming a primary source of information and the potential consequences of relying less on traditional search engines. This episode is going to open your eyes to AI's undeniable influence on our lives and the future of our world. So, buckle up for a thrilling ride through the realm of AI!Support the showLet's get into it!Follow us!Email us: TheCatchupCast@Gmail.com

Hearth Display needed to prove to investors that people would pay for a digital solution to family management. Here's how the company used beta testing, extensive customer research, and a pre-order campaign to raise $2.8 million in institutional funding for a product aimed at mothers.For more on Hearth Display and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/hearth-display-pre-launch

Too often, the consumer reviews you find online are incomplete and unhelpful. But through our Blister Labs partnership with Western Colorado University & the University of Colorado Boulder, we're working to change that. With Blister Community Reviews, we are creating a better method of gathering, synthesizing, and displaying user feedback from people of all shapes, sizes, ability levels, and locations, to produce even more helpful consumer product information for outdoor enthusiasts all around the world.Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the origins of our Blister Community Reviews initiative; the takeaways from our beta testing at Blister Summit 2023; our goals for the future; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Blister Community Reviews: Background & Origins (4:17)Takeaways from Beta Testing (16:58)Going Forward: Goals & Timeline (22:10)Crashes & Close Calls (29:34)What We're Celebrating (40:20)RELATED LINKS:Blister Labs: Learn MoreVIDEO: Blister Labs Summit PanelBecome a Blister MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Off The CouchBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastCRAFTEDHappy Hour (for Blister Members) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#71. In this episode of the Startup Savant Podcast, Ethan interviews Melissa and Lee, the co-founders of Frame, a fitness company specializing in Pilates reformers. They discuss their journey from closing their brick-and-mortar studio due to the pandemic to creating a home version of the reformer. The couple delves into the challenges of designing, prototyping and manufacturing a physical product with no experience.Frame Links: https://www.framefitness.com/https://instagram.com/framereformerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-belzberg-7831301b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-bentivoglio-227369222/Startup Savant Links: https://startupsavant.com/podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@StartupSavantPodcast/https://www.instagram.com/startupsavantpodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-savant/

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Apple launches iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma public betas, iCloud password extension comes to third-party browsers, Stephen broke his iPhone, and the versatile Bear note app gets a huge update!Contact our hosts@stephenrobles on Threads@stephenrobles on TwitterStephen on Mastodon@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!Links from the showRaindrop for Saving LinksApple releases first public betas of iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and moreHow to download the iOS 17 public betamacOS Sonoma supports iCloud Password extension in ChromeNew Apple Card customers can get 10% Daily CashApple opens storefront on China's WeChatApple opens up Threads accounts, but is slow to postEvernote cuts US, Chile jobs as operations shift to EuropeBear 2 for Mac and iOS is here, with tables, GIFs, and more - The VergeSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:37) - Follow-Up: Saving Links (05:24) - Beta Testing (07:30) - iOS 17 Public Beta (11:52) - Apple Podcasts App (16:23) - tvOS 17 (19:55) - macOS Sonoma (23:35) - Sponsor: Zocdoc (25:34) - Stephen's Cracked iPhone (31:47) - Apple Card Follow-Up (34:12) - WeChat Apple Store (35:06) -