Podcasts about Brightness

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On this week's show we look at an article from What Hi-Fi titled “I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing”. And that thing is brightness. We look at what would make a perfect TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Major TV streaming service abruptly hikes prices 33% Everything you need to know about new ESPN streamer You Don't Actually Own That Movie You Just “Bought.” Brightness Isn't Everything We saw an article over at What Hi-Fi titled “I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing” and thought there is a lot of truth to what the author is saying. So today will expand on this article with the HT Guys take.  The author argues that TV manufacturers like LG, Samsung, and Sony focus too much on making OLED TVs brighter to compete with Mini LED sets. After testing 2025's top small OLED TVs, he believes brightness isn't the key to a great viewing experience. Instead, authenticity, color accuracy, and balanced performance are more important for delivering a cinematic experience true to the director's vision. Here are six takeaways from the article: The Brightness Obsession: A Misguided Priority? The What Hi-Fi? article criticizes the TV industry's focus on maximizing brightness, which can harm picture quality. In tests comparing 48-inch OLEDs (LG C5, Samsung S90F, Panasonic Z90B), brighter screens often lost subtle details and immersion. For instance, in Dune: Part Two's desert scene, an overly bright TV turned nuanced red and orange dune shades into stark white, flattening the image. OLED TVs were historically dimmer than LED TVs, but new tech like Micro Lens Array and QD-OLED has boosted their brightness to 2000-3000 nits, closing the gap. However, the focus on brightness often overshadows OLED's strengths—precise light control, deep blacks, and vibrant colors. The What Hi-Fi? review notes that manufacturers prioritize specs over overall picture quality, while the Panasonic Z90B shows a better balance. The Panasonic Z90B: A Lesson in Balance The 48-inch Panasonic Z90B excels in cinematic authenticity, prioritizing accurate colors and contrast over exaggerated brightness. In Civil War, it delivers precise highlights in dark scenes, and in Oppenheimer, it maintains natural skin tones and subtle details in low light, outperforming competitors that lose color depth. Panasonic's approach aligns with what serious movie fans crave: a picture that immerses you in the story, not one that distracts with exaggerated brightness. The Z90B's ability to retain detail in both bright and dark scenes, like the sparkling desert dunes or the intricate chandelier in a White House scene, shows that controlled brightness—used only where needed—creates a more three-dimensional, authentic image. This echoes sentiments from TechRadar, which praises Panasonic's focus on “filmmaker-approved” accuracy over flashy specs, a philosophy rooted in the brand's collaboration with Hollywood colorists to tune its TVs for true-to-life visuals. The Small OLED Advantage: Why Size Matters Small OLEDs, like the 48-inch models tested, are often overlooked in a market obsessed with supersized screens. Yet, as What Hi-Fi? notes, these TVs are “severely underrated” for their versatility. They're ideal for space-constrained homes, secondary rooms like bedrooms, or even as high-end gaming monitors thanks to their dense pixel structure, which delivers sharper images. The LG C5, for instance, boasts four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K/144Hz gaming, making it a powerhouse for both movies and interactive entertainment. However, small OLEDs face unique challenges. Their denser pixel layouts generate more heat, which can limit brightness and risk burn-in if not managed properly. What Hi-Fi? suggests that adding heatsinks, as seen in some larger models, could unlock more brightness headroom for 42- and 48-inch sets without sacrificing quality. This could make small OLEDs even more competitive, offering flagship-level performance in compact packages. The Audio Achilles' Heel One glaring flaw across all tested OLEDs—LG C5, Samsung S90F, and even the Z90B—is their underwhelming built-in audio. The LG C5's 2.2-channel 40W speakers sounded flat and centralized, while the Samsung S90F's 2.1.2 60W system lacked power, allowing testers to hold conversations at max volume. What Hi-Fi? is blunt: for a true home cinema experience, a separate soundsystem is non-negotiable. We have been saying this for a number of years now, TVs, especially smaller ones, prioritize aesthetics over speaker space. What Manufacturers Should Learn The author tested 2025 OLED TVs and found that brightness isn't everything. LG and Samsung make great TVs like the C5 and S90F, but Panasonic's Z90B stands out by using brightness carefully to improve contrast and depth. Panasonic's Z95B flagship prioritizes performance over a super-slim design, a choice the author supports.  Afterall, a three-inch-thick TV is still about 90% thinner than our first rear projection HDTVs of the same screen size. What Hi-Fi? emphasizes that 48-inch models like the Z90B and C5 are “Goldilocks” options—cinematic yet practical for most homes. Manufacturers should invest in optimizing these sizes, incorporating technologies like heatsinks to boost performance and addressing audio shortcomings with better built-in solutions or seamless soundbar integration. The Future of OLED: A Balanced Approach Looking ahead, the TV landscape is evolving. Emerging technologies like PHOLED and “true” QLED promise even brighter, more vibrant displays without the burn-in risks of traditional OLEDs. But brightness alone won't win over cinephiles. The future of TVs lies in balancing these advancements with authenticity, ensuring that MicroLED or next-gen OLED panels prioritize cinematic immersion over raw specs. For now, the Panasonic Z90B sets a high bar. Its “as the director intended” philosophy proves that a TV doesn't need to be the brightest to be the best. If manufacturers shift their focus to color accuracy, controlled contrast, and practical features like better audio and small-screen optimization, they'll deliver what viewers truly want: a window into the filmmaker's vision, not a spotlight that blinds it.

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Hunter to try and figure out why it's so doggone hard to take a good picture of the moon. Then, we look into some... unorthodox methods of generating electricity.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Hunter

Peter speaks with the Australian philosopher Jeff Malpas, emeritus distinguished professor at the University of Tasmania, whose work explores the fundamental role the appearance of place plays in understanding who and what we are. Malpas is the author of numerous books and essays including Place and Experience (Cambridge University Press, 1999) and In the Brightness of Place: Topological Thinking with and After Heidegger (SUNY Press, 2022). In a world increasingly forgetful of the place where we are, Malpas invites us to attend to the “inevitable and unavoidable embeddedness in the environing world where we find ourselves and which determines what we are.”Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thelandbehind⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thelandbehindpodcastTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:53) Where is Jeff Malpas?(05:32) Who is Jeff Malpas?(12:26) How are Malpas's ideas different from those of his contemporary Edward S. Casey?(20:48) Why is Marcel Proust so important to a philosopher of place?(24:55) Continental Philosophy vs Analytic Philosophy(28:02) Hermeneutics vs Phenomenology(35:43) How is place inseparable from who we are?(45:38) Where is here? Where is the place where we are?(49:47) The problem with associating the concept of place with the notion of the transcendental (58:31) The body is not the foundation of place(1:05:41) How does our placedness precede social and political constructions of place?(1:07:00) The problematics of place and the controversy of Heidegger's Nazism(1:15:46) The forgetting of place(1:22:17) How does the problem of God fit into the question of place?(1:35:03) The remembrance of place(1:42:15) The temporality of place(1:45:40) The ethics of belonging

On this week's episode of I AM HOME, hosts Tyler, Becca, and Hilary are joined by NFM Electronic Experts Erik Palacio and Cliff Tullis. The team discusses the evolving world of home projectors, demystifying tech specs and features for everyday users. They break down key factors like resolution, brightness, throw distance, and light source, helping listeners choose the right projector whether it's for movie nights, gaming, or backyard viewing. The discussion balances technical guidance with practical advice, making projector shopping accessible and engaging for all listeners. Resources: TCL Portable Projector Epson Home Cinema Hisense C2 Projector Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 Sony 2000 Lumens 4K Epson Ultra 4K Short Throw nfm.com/podcast

Episode 63: A listener is roasting coffee for a friend who finds the acid in many coffees hard on their stomach. We offer a suggestions at every stage of the process, from selecting a coffee, to roasting it, to brewing it, all to produce the lowest possible acidity in the cup. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Find coffees with lower Brightness ratings with the Coffee Bean Matrix Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral YouTube Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Gareth and Ted reunite for another show. This week more on the Uk Online Safety act Gareth lost his shit about last week. Ted looks at the Nothing Phone 3 debacle, iKKO's new device, Google finish fiddling with Steam on Chromebooks, stolen load of Galaxy Z Fold 7s and PixelSnap be's a thing. Plus loads more. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct Download | iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify  Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Phil Wells on Gareth's Rant I've just listened to the latest episode and am concerned about Gareth's rant. First off...the legislation came into force recently but was enacted some time ago (26 October 2023) under the Conservative Government but time was given for tech companies to react and for the body charged with enforcing it (Ofcom) to get its act together. As such it should be Michelle Donelan who is the target for the ire as Peter Kyle can only deal with what has been legislated. I would contend that Gareth is guilty of shooting the messenger here. Turning to age verification and the bit about a Government ID system...off the top of my head I can think of at least 5 Government Departments where I am already uniquely identified....by NI Number, Driver's Licence Number, Passport Number, UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference), National Health Number. None of the departments/systems seem to talk to each other (except that there is a link between Passport and Driving Licence systems for the sharing of pictures) and each stores the same information about me. Given that everyone is given a NI number around the time of their 16th birthday this would seem to be the logical place for any age verification call to be made. But then again when has logic applied to anything that gets done in this country. Ian Barton on Rclone A kind of super powerful version of rsync. A command-line programme to manage files on cloud storage. It is a feature-rich alternative to cloud vendors' web storage interfaces. Over 70 cloud storage products support rclone including S3 object stores, business and consumer file storage services - as well as standard transfer protocols. Rclone has powerful cloud equivalents to the unix commands rsync, cp, mv, mount, ls, ncdu, tree, rm, and cat. Rclone's familiar syntax includes shell pipeline support, and --dry-run protection. It is used at the command line, in scripts or via its API. Users call rclone "The Swiss army knife of cloud storage" and "Technology indistinguishable from magic". I use it to download all my documents and photos to a server at home, which makes sure there are at least two backups of every document (there are two computers that each have a backup). Because rclone has so many options it can be difficult at the start. However, some Googling will usually find a script that does what you want. AJ Santos on YouTube now second only to BBC as media destination YouTube has become the UK's second most-watched media service, behind only the BBC, according to Ofcom's annual report. 20% of Generation Alpha - aged four to 15 - turn to YouTube first when switching on their SmartTV. People aged over 55 are watching nearly twice as much YouTube as they did two years ago. New-look PSC Show with me and Joe Hickey starts 1st September now Steve has retired. PSC Website - phonesshowchat.uk - RSS Feed News Google officially ends support for Steam on Chromebooks Samsung's new foldable display tech Google loses US appeal over app store reforms in Epic Games case iKKO Card-Sized AI Smartphone with Free Global Internet - Ben's Gadget Reviews A truck carrying thousands of Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 units just got stolen Nothing just snubbed its biggest market (India) while defending Phone 3 price Looks like PixelSnap confirms magnetic Qi2 25W charging on the Pixel 10 Series - Nothing left to announce Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook 15 inch Full HD Touchscreen Intel Celeron N4500 4GB RAM 128GB - £189.99 Anker HDMI Switch £9.99 from £16 - UGreen option Magnetic Light Strips-84 LED, 2 Pack - 3 Colour & 5 Brightness - £11.99 Samsung Galaxy S10FE £599 from £749 spqment Solar Outdoor Security Sensor Lights: 288 LED Outdoor Garden Light - £9.98 Logitech MX Keys S Plus £82.99 from £120 (Oh dear - do we need to upgrade?) UGREEN 2.5Gbps Network Switch (5 x 2.5Gbps Base-T& 1 x 10Gbps SFP+ Slot Ethernet Splitter) £39.98 Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank (250W) with 100W Charging Base - back down to £169 again (from £229) Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts

Brightness, tint, saturation… analog television had its—just kidding. Nathan asks questions based on the settings of your favorite TV shows. …Well… HIS favorite TV shows.

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This is a moment to reflect on hope as Sister Amy A. Wright explains how we can trust in the Lord and His timing.

Agent Meister from the Geek Squad spoke to Bill about Want Your iPhone's Screen Brightness to Stop Changing Automatically? Do This

Matthew Minicucci is an award-winning author of four collections of poems including his most recent, Dual, published in 2023 by Acre Books. His poetry and essays have appeared widely in various publications, including American Poetry Review, the Academy of American Poets' Poem-a-Day series, the Kenyon Review, Poetry, and The Southern Review. His work has garnered numerous awards including the Stafford/Hall Oregon Book Award and the Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize, along with fellowships from organizations including the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the National Parks Service, and the James Merrill House, among others. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Blount Scholars Program at the University of Alabama.Brigit Pegeen Kelly was born in 1951 in Palo Alto, California. Her first book, To the Place of Trumpets, won the Yale Younger Poets Prize and was published in 1987. Her poems appeared in Best American Poetry, The Nation, The Yale Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Southern Review, and others. She won awards and fellowships from the Poetry Society of America, the Whiting Foundation, and the Academy of American Poets. Her third book, The Orchard, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Kelly taught at the University of California-Irvine, Purdue University, Warren Wilson College, and the University of Illinois. She died in October of 2016, in Urbana, Illinois. Special thanks to Boa Editions, Ltd, for permission to record Brigit Pegeen Kelly's poem "Song," which appeared in her book Song, and "Brightness from the North," which was published in The Orchard. Links:Matthew MinicucciMatthew Minicucci's websiteBio and poems at The Poetry Foundation"Nostalgia" at poets.orgTwo poems in Poetry NorthwestBrigit Pegeen KellyBio and poems at The Poetry FoundationBio and poems at poets.org"Dead Doe" in The Kenyon ReviewReading at Breadloaf Writers' ConferenceMentioned in this episode:KnoxCountyLibrary.orgThank you for listening and sharing this podcast. Explore life-changing resources and events, sign up for newsletters, follow us on social media, and more through our website, www.knoxcountylibrary.org.Rate & review on Podchaser

Matthew Minicucci is an award-winning author of four collections of poems including his most recent, Dual, published in 2023 by Acre Books. His poetry and essays have appeared widely in various publications, including American Poetry Review, the Academy of American Poets' Poem-a-Day series, the Kenyon Review, Poetry, and The Southern Review. His work has garnered numerous awards including the Stafford/Hall Oregon Book Award and the Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize, along with fellowships from organizations including the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the National Parks Service, and the James Merrill House, among others. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Blount Scholars Program at the University of Alabama.Brigit Pegeen Kelly was born in 1951 in Palo Alto, California. Her first book, To the Place of Trumpets, won the Yale Younger Poets Prize and was published in 1987. Her poems appeared in Best American Poetry, The Nation, The Yale Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Southern Review, and others. She won awards and fellowships from the Poetry Society of America, the Whiting Foundation, and the Academy of American Poets. Her third book, The Orchard, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Kelly taught at the University of California-Irvine, Purdue University, Warren Wilson College, and the University of Illinois. She died in October of 2016, in Urbana, Illinois. Special thanks to Boa Editions, Ltd, for permission to record Brigit Pegeen Kelly's poem "Song," which appeared in her book Song, and "Brightness from the North," which was published in The Orchard. Links:Matthew MinicucciMatthew Minicucci's websiteBio and poems at The Poetry Foundation"Nostalgia" at poets.orgTwo poems in Poetry NorthwestBrigit Pegeen KellyBio and poems at The Poetry FoundationBio and poems at poets.org"Dead Doe" in The Kenyon ReviewReading at Breadloaf Writers' ConferenceMentioned in this episode:KnoxCountyLibrary.orgThank you for listening and sharing this podcast. Explore life-changing resources and events, sign up for newsletters, follow us on social media, and more through our website, www.knoxcountylibrary.org.Rate & review on Podchaser

An Oregon man who's concerned about the potential ill effects of LED headlights is on a crusade to get them out of our vehicles. Also, from truckers stuck on a rural road to a man and his dog, we'll tell you who in recent news has been good and who's been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. Then, many in trucking have been searching for an alternative to diesel, and now Volvo Trucks North America thinks it may have a solution. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – Roses and Razzberries 24:48 – Volvo may have a line on an alternative to diesel 39:16 – Oregon man wants to alleviate harm from LED headlights

Many have viewed O'Keeffe's abstract oil paintings as erotic. She blithely dismissed those assumptions in her lifetime. And while her work was praised by women artists and second wave American feminists as proof of their own potential, she refused that identification. Her work was her work and her accomplishments were her accomplishments. She did not want to lead or represent anyone but herself. Known as the mother of American modernism, film directors Paul and Ellen Wagner say that Georgia O'Keeffe has been treated as a myth. Their documentary Georgia O'Keeffe: the Brightness of Light brings her to life in all of her complexities. Later in the show: Do you ever find yourself humming a favorite nursery rhyme to yourself or recalling a fairy tale to get through a tough time? Margaret Meehan says there's a more sinister side to the classics. She remixes and explores those stories in her ceramic work to ask who were we taught to fear? To respect? How were we taught to be? And: Along the Roanoke River Greenway, cardinals, songsparrows and American redstarts are chirping their late Spring tune. Through her watercolor wildlife portraits, Lucinda Rowe captures the spectacular mundane of the local ecosystem.

Ce mercredi 18 juin, François Sorel a reçu Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, André Loesekrug-Piétri, président de JEDI (Joint European Disruptive Initiative), et Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce mercredi 18 juin, François Sorel a reçu Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, André Loesekrug-Piétri, président de JEDI (Joint European Disruptive Initiative), et Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro. Ils se sont penchés sur la proposition par Meta d'une somme allant jusqu'à 100 millions de dollars aux ingénieurs d'OpenAI, et l'attente par le CEO d'Amazon d'une réduction des besoins en main-d'œuvre par l'IA, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce mercredi 18 juin, François Sorel a reçu Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, André Loesekrug-Piétri, président de JEDI (Joint European Disruptive Initiative), et Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro. Ils se sont penchés sur l'annonce de l'entreprise américaine Intel de licencier jusqu'à 20% de ses employés "Foundry", la prouesse de Honda qui réussit à faire voler une fusée réutilisable, et l'alliance inédite entre TF1 et Netflix, qui diffusera les émissions et les chaînes du groupe à partir de 2026, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Mercredi 18 juin, François Sorel a reçu Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, André Loesekrug-Piétri, président de JEDI (Joint European Disruptive Initiative), Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, et Théotim Raguet, journaliste Tech&Co, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Uncover your dark past to protect yourself 30,000 years into the future with your host Jen and guest reader, Tim, as they discuss Eliot Schrefer's novel The Brightness Between Us.Trigger warnings: Bombing, world destruction, war, weapon, character's death, violence Warning before listening: This episode does contain spoilers for this book as well as The Darkness Outside Us.Click here for The Bookstop's Instagram, to subscribe to the Patreon, and for previous podcasts including The Darkness Outside Us from The Bookstop: https://linktr.ee/thebookstoppodcast?utm_source=qr_codeSupport the show

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Justin joins to talk more about Slitterhead but we mostly ended up talking about how the video games industry is cooked, the internet is cooked, America is cooked, etc.

Ce mardi 3 juin, François Sorel a reçu Cédric Ingrand, directeur général de Heavyweight Studio, Michel Lévy-Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, et Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud. Ils sont revenus sur l'annonce des changements de Microsoft pour se conformer aux règles de l'UE, ainsi que la sombre histoire de la conquête d'Apple en Chine, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce mardi 3 juin, François Sorel a reçu Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud, et Cédric Ingrand, directeur général de Heavyweight Studio. Ils se sont penchés sur l'investissement de Meta dans l'électricité nucléaire, les négociations avec les start-ups spécialisées dans l'IA pour faire payer l'accès aux catalogues de l'industrie de la musique, et l'augmentation des prix des abonnements mensuels de Spotify, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.Voir moins

Ce mardi 3 juin, François Sorel a reçu Cédric Ingrand, directeur général de Heavyweight Studio, Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, et Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Heiranie Lacour shares their family's story of faith and sacrifice leaving behind home and career opportunities to study at BYU-Hawaii with their two young kids. 

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Let's talk about the brilliant works of Keiichiro Toyama and how nice it is to see 90s Japanese Auteurs get a second chance at fulfilling their bizarre creative dreams.

Ce mardi 6 mai, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Julien Villeret, directeur de l'innovation chez EDF, et Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness. Ils ont abordé le dépassement des 2 millions de ventes pour le jeu vidéo français Clair Obcur Expedition 33, l'initiative "Choose Europe for Science" lancée par Macron pour séduire les chercheurs étrangers, les robotaxis à la conquête du monde avec Waymo ou encore WeRide, et les lunettes intelligentes Even Realities B1 comme assistant personnel, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Mardi 6 mai, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Julien Villeret, directeur de l'innovation chez EDF, et Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Mardi 6 mai, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Julien Villeret, directeur de l'innovation chez EDF, et Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness. Ils se sont penchés sur la renonciation d'OpenAI à devenir une société à but lucratif, la grosse commande de puces d'Apple chez Samsung pour l'Apple intelligence, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Tamara and Casey delve into the second book of a sci-fi duology, The Brightness Between Us. They explore the emotional depth of the characters, unexpected plot twists, and the overarching themes of hope and despair. The discussion highlights character dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the implications of choices made by the characters, providing listeners with a comprehensive analysis of the narrative. In this conversation, Tamara and Casey delve into the themes of a recent book, exploring the emotional weight of the narrative, character development, and the contrasting elements of familial and romantic love. They express disappointment in the pacing and the overall tone of the story, which leans towards hopelessness rather than the hopeful resolution they anticipated. The discussion also touches on the scientific aspects of survival and the cyclical nature of despair within the storyline. In this conversation, Tamara and Casey delve into their critiques of a duology, discussing the representation of media, the historical context of storytelling, and their emotional engagement with the characters. They express their thoughts on the duology's effectiveness compared to the first book, and share their excitement for upcoming reads.Ep 529Pick up a copy of today's book! Find all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara:Twitter | https://twitter.com/ShelfAddictionInstagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionConnect with Casey:Twitter | https://twitter.com/DustMiteBunnyInstagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkCheck out our sponsors and deals! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Read free on Everand for 60 days (formerly Scribd) | https://www.scribd.com/gae/4vrg66 - Try audiobooks! New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks with 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! 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Josh tells a dedicated hater all of the reasons why Returnal is an all-time banger. Hater responds.

This week we dive into the restored audio of eyewitness accounts detailing the sightings of a mysterious triangular object in Lumberton, NC. The witnesses describe the object's shape, color, and movement, as well as their emotional reactions to the experience.Multiple accounts from different individuals highlight the shared nature of the sightings, with some witnesses pursuing the object and others noting its unusual electrical interference, close encounters, a potential crash, and more.Hope you enjoy :)Chapters00:00 Witnessing the Unexplained: A Stormy Night Encounter04:45 Details of the Object: Shape, Color, and Movement07:35 Comparative Sightings: Multiple Witness Accounts10:19 The Pursuit: Following the Mysterious Craft13:41 The Lights: Colors, Brightness, and Sound16:34 The Aftermath: Lights Out and Unexplained PhenomenaTAGS:Keywords#UFO #sightings #eyewitness #accounts #unexplained #phenomena #triangular #paranormal #witness #testimony #mysterious #craft #aerialphenomena #sightings #Lumberton

Ce mardi 22 avril, François Sorel a reçu Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, et Frédéric Krebs, operating partner chez Palico. Ils se sont penchés sur le risque de démantèlement de Google suite au procès l'opposant au département de la Justice des États-Unis, l'échec de l'allégeance des géants de la tech à Donald Trump, et l'impact de la guerre commerciale sur les ventes de Nvidia en Chine, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Mardi 22 avril, François Sorel a reçu Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7, ancien journaliste au Figaro, Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, et Frédéric Krebs, operating partner chez Palico. Ils se sont penchés sur les difficultés de Nvidia à cause de la guerre entre les États-Unis et la Chine, la suspension des sanctions de l'UE contre Apple et Meta, le dévoilement par CATL d'une batterie avec 1500 km d'autonomie, ainsi que l'alliance historique entre BYD et Aramco, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Mardi 22 avril, François Sorel a reçu Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Michel Lévy-Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, ainsi que Frédéric Krebs, operating partner chez Palico et ancien directeur général d'AlloCiné, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

The planet will appear its largest in the morning sky before teaming up with the Moon later in the week. Find out how to see them in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lundi 14 avril, François Sorel a reçu Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Nicolas Guyon, animateur du podcast "Comptoir IA", et Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce lundi 14 avril, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Nicolas Guyon, animateur du podcast "Comptoir IA", et Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness. Ils se sont penchés sur les conséquences pour Apple d'une taxation de la tech par les États-Unis, les éventuelles raisons à la conception de nouvelles versions du casque Vision Pro, l'annonce d'une préparation de lunettes connectées par ByteDance, et l'intégration expérimentale de ChatGPT dans le moteur de recherche de Netflix, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Drew and Rory are back for their full Midjourney V7 breakdown. What starts as a casual catch-up spirals into 60 minutes of real strategy, subtle discoveries, prompt experimentation, and a surprisingly profound rant on image brightness. Also, yes, there's an alien smoking a joint.From remix tricks to personalization secrets, from prompt inversion to tonal contrast, this one's got gold buried in the chaos.Coverage:Midjourney V7 personalization techniquesCharacter consistency updatesRemix & tile shippedDraft mode impressionsHow to use “no” prompts like a wizardUsing the Explore page like a Pinterest board for freaksPs—If you're still rating strawberries on V6, we're not judging… but we are worried about you.⏱️

1 Corinthians 2:9 “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” The Zeph Report has moved to Substack. Subscribe at: https://zephedaniel.substack.com/ Spiritual, political and philosophical observations along the way. And now music and information on Zeph E. Daniel and Crazed House, Ltd, film production.  Zeph E. Daniel is known for his screenwriting for the films “Girl Next”, “The Quantum Devil” and “Dementia”. Zeph also co-wrote other horror classics such as “SOCIETY”. His film production Crazed House has received numerous awards, reviews and enthusiast. Zeph is mostly recognized for his veracious and subversive podcast, THE ZEPH REPORT. For over 20 years Zeph has been reporting on observations to his faithful listeners. Author of the books GIRL NEXT, GLASS BACKWARD and LAMB. For decades Zeph has used music to candidly unveil the atrocities of our current world situation. Joining forces with DCP (Death Camp Parade) Rich Keltner, Trish Daniel, Kellie Rowley and other artist. Find the full Podcast of THE ZEPH REPORT; clips, shorts, films and books in the links below. LINKS Check out Zeph's writings and short video messages on his main platform; SUBSTACK.  https://zephedaniel.substack.com/ Z Media Worldwide- Video shorts and Zeph's Music Catalog.
https://www.youtube.com/@ZMediaWorldwide https://crazedhouse.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-3417648 https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/x298c-70519/The-Zeph-Report-Podcast https://www.amazon.com/music/player/podcasts/a850cbcf-dfd6-42c6-8ca1-018b4584c820/z-media-worldwide-podcast-and-music https://fountain.fm/show/gtKs6MLHo9GQpQdeTVXj https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zeph-report/id1434300518 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zeph-report/id1434300518 https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2000402 https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-zeph-report-98686 Books By Zeph E. Daniel available at: https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Backwards-Zeph-Daniel/dp/193085966X https://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Zeph-Daniel/dp/1930859317 Complete catalog of all the podcast and music. https://soundcloud.com/zephdaniel The Zeph Report is available ON SHORTWAVE RADIO WWCR Sundays from 9-11 pm

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 41The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastMysterious Red Sprite Lightning, Shocking Spherules on Mars, and a New Geological Map of the Asteroid BeltIn this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the breathtaking phenomenon of red sprite lightning captured over the Himalayas. Chinese astrophotographers documented over 100 of these rare electrical discharges, revealing insights into the complex thunderstorms of the region. We discuss the mechanisms behind these sprites and their implications for understanding upper atmospheric phenomena.Shocking Discoveries on MarsNext, we turn our attention to Mars, where NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered a strange rock formation composed of hundreds of millimeter-sized spheres. This unexpected discovery raises questions about the geological processes that could create such features, prompting scientists to investigate their origins and significance for Mars' geological history.New Geological Map of the Asteroid BeltAdditionally, we delve into a new geological map of the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, which has been developed to enhance our understanding of meteorite origins and planetary defense. This groundbreaking work traces the impact orbits of meteorites, providing a clearer picture of how asteroid collisions contribute to the debris we observe on Earth.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 41 for broadcast on 4 April 202500:49 Capturing red sprite lightning over the Himalayas06:30 Mechanisms behind the upper atmospheric electrical discharges12:15 Discovery of strange spherules on Mars18:00 Implications for Martian geology and history22:45 New geological map of the asteroid belt27:00 Summary of recent astronomical findings30:15 Skywatch: Highlights of April night skieswww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Colum McCann's newest, Twist, explores how the world of underwater fiber cables has vital physical and metaphoric meaning in our day to day lives.  Sound dull?  We promise you, it's a literary marvel and a page turner to boot.  The men and women who live to make, repair and find these cables are fascinating characters.  And Twist is a beautiful novel all about how we can tear ourselves apart as we obsess about reparation and healing.  Is instant communication making us one community or ruining our sense of belonging?  Are we making the earth better or burning it slowly to the ground?  Tune in this week to find out. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Twist by Colum McCann Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann Zoli by Colum McCann Everything in this Country Must by Colum McCann Dancer by Colum McCann TransAtlantic by Colum McCann Apierogon by Colum McCann Thirteen Ways of Looking by Colum McCann Letters to a Young Writer by Colum McCann This Side of Brightness by Colum McCann Songdogs Colum McCann Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show we asked three different AI LLMs “What is the best home theater projector for less than $5000?”. And we sort of got an answer.  We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Streamers doing a better job of winning back departed viewers Fox execs give new details regarding forthcoming streamer SiriusXM Slashes Jobs Again as Satellite Focus Sharpens Amid Subscriber Woes Other: NAB Petitions FCC to Shut Down ATSC 1.0 - The End of OTA TV? JMGO JMGO N1S Ultimate Can AI Help Pick Your Next Projector? We asked three different AI LLMs “What is the best home theater projector for less than $5000?”. And we sort of got an answer.  Chat GPT When looking for the best home theater projector under $5,000, several factors come into play, such as picture quality, brightness, resolution, and features like smart capabilities. As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, here are some of the top options within this budget: Epson Home Cinema 5050UB (MSRP $3000 Direct from Epson) Resolution: 4K PRO-UHD (upscaled) Brightness: 2,600 lumens Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1 Features: HDR support, motorized lens settings, and a wide color gamut. It provides exceptional picture quality, especially for films in dark rooms. Google Gemini It's impossible to definitively say which is the "best" projector for you without knowing your specific needs and preferences. However, I can offer some great options in the $5,000 range. To help me recommend the perfect projector for you, tell me: What size is your screen?  How far away will you be sitting from the screen? What resolution do you prefer (1080p, 4K)? Do you need 3D capability? What type of content will you be watching most often (movies, gaming, sports)? Do you have any specific features you are looking for (HDR, high refresh rate)? Once I have this information, I can give you a more personalized recommendation.  In the meantime, here are some popular projectors in the $5,000 range: For 4K and high brightness: Sony VPL-VW270ES (this is a discontinued model): Offers excellent image quality, high brightness, and HDR capabilities.  JVC DLA-N5 ($6500!): Known for its black levels and contrast ratio, perfect for dark rooms. For budget-friendly 4K: Epson Home Cinema 5050UB (MSRP $3000 Direct from Epson):  A great option for those looking for a solid 4K projector at a lower price point. For bright rooms: BenQ TK850 (this is a discontinued model):  A powerful projector with high brightness and DLP technology, ideal for rooms with ambient light.  I look forward to helping you find the perfect projector for your home theater!  For fun I later updated my query with the following. What is the best home theater projector for less than $5000? More parameters to consider: 100” Screen size Seating will be 15 feet away I need 4K with HDR. I do not need 3D Capability I watch an even mix of TV, Movies, and Sports Gemini responded with a list of four projectors and a summary. The following is the summary: Based on your requirements, the BenQ TK850 or the Optoma UHD380X (Also unavailable) are excellent options. They offer a balance of 4K resolution, HDR support, and good brightness levels within your budget. It's recommended to read reviews and compare them to see which aligns better with your specific needs. Good luck with your projector hunt! Grok 3 Based on the available information and critical evaluation of projector options, the Epson Home Cinema LS11000 ($4000 from Projector People) stands out as the best home theater projector under $5,000.  Here's why: This projector offers a compelling combination of high-end performance and features, making it ideal for creating a cinematic experience at home. It uses a laser light source, which provides consistent brightness (rated at 2,500 lumens) and a long lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, eliminating the need for frequent lamp replacements. Its 4K resolution is achieved through pixel-shifting technology, delivering sharp, detailed images that rival more expensive native 4K projectors. The LS11000 also excels in color accuracy, with excellent out-of-the-box performance, and supports HDR10, HLG, and HDR10+ for vibrant, dynamic visuals. Its high contrast ratio (up to 1,200,000:1) ensures deep blacks and excellent shadow detail, crucial for movie watching in dark environments. Additionally, the LS11000 is versatile, with features like motorized lens shift, zoom, and focus, making it easy to set up in various room configurations. It performs well in both dark home theaters and rooms with moderate ambient light, thanks to its brightness. While it lacks 3D support and built-in smart features like Wi-Fi or streaming apps, these are minor trade-offs for its price point, as you can easily add a streaming device. Compared to alternatives like the LG GRU510N, which offers higher brightness (5,000 lumens) but lower contrast and less refined color accuracy, or the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB, which is dimmer and uses a lamp instead of a laser, the LS11000 strikes the best balance of performance, value, and longevity. High-end native 4K projectors from brands like Sony or JVC, while excellent, exceed the $5,000 budget, making the LS11000 a top choice for enthusiasts seeking premium quality without breaking the bank. Keep in mind that to achieve the best results, you'll need a quality projector screen and a sound system, as the LS11000 lacks robust built-in speakers. Also, consider your room's lighting conditions—while it handles some ambient light, it performs best in a controlled, darker environment. Our Takeaway This was a fun exercise which had mixed results. In the end you have to do the work yourself and like Google Gemini says find one that fits your specific needs and preferences. In other words, AI is not taking over the world any time soon.