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Most podcasters say their content is valuable. But if no one is sharing your episodes, recommending your show, or mentioning it in their communities, the problem usually isn't the quality of your content. It's how (and where) you're asking people to engage with it.Arielle Nissenblatt (Podcast Hall of Fame inductee and founder of EarBuds) is back to break down the small but common mistakes that make a show harder to share. We talk about the number one mistake podcasters make with their email newsletters that trains people to ignore them, why most podcast pitches to newsletters and curators get deleted, and how building just a handful of real partnerships in your niche can grow your show faster than posting clips and promoting every episode on social media. So if you know your show is valuable but it's still not getting shared like it should, hit play and let's dive in.2:12 – Why “New Episode Out Now” Emails Don't Grow Your Podcast3:18 – How to Pitch Podcast Newsletters and Curators the Right Way9:02 – The Partnership Strategy That Grows Podcasts Faster Than Promotion13:11 – Where to Pitch Your Podcast for Apple and Spotify Features17:15 – The Offline Marketing Idea That Can Bring New Listeners to Your ShowEpisode Links:Meet Arielle Nissenblatt: Website | LinkedInSubscribe to the EarBuds Newsletter: EarBuds.audioCurate a list or pitch your podcast:  EarBuds.audio/curateOther Episodes You'll Love: Why People Find Your Podcast But Don't Hit Follow→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U__________________________________________Liked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Podcast Health Score™: See exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan to fix it. On-Air Podcast Coaching: Join the waitlist for a chance to get coached by Courtney on air in real time. Podcast SEO Mastery: Learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners find you in search. Done-For-You Podcast SEO: Let our team build your Podcast SEO Strategy so your show gets found 24/7. PodLaunch® Accelerator: Book a free podcasting strategy call if you're ready to build a show that converts and grows on repeat. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | PodLaunchHQ.com This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U...

Most podcasters think getting new listeners is about promotion: more clips, more posts, more ads. But if people find your show and don't hit follow, your downloads won't change and “more promotion” won't fix it.In this episode, Arielle Nissenblatt is here to unpack why not every podcast automatically earns an audience and what actually makes someone decide a show is worth following in the first place. As a Podcast Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the EarBuds Podcast Collective, Arielle shares what your own listener behavior reveals about why people click, follow, and come back week after week, and how you can use these same insights to help more listeners find and follow your show. So if you're publishing every week but your audience still isn't growing, hit play and let's dive in.1:02 – Why Some Podcasts Earn an Audience (and Others Never Do)5:34 –  Promotion Alone Won't Grow Your Podcast7:11 – What Actually Makes a Podcast Worth Recommending12:30 – The Surprising Role Word-of-Mouth Still Plays in Growing a Podcast20:07 – Why People Don't Always Listen the First Time They See Your PodcastEpisode Links:Meet Arielle Nissenblatt: Website | LinkedInSubscribe to the EarBuds Newsletter: EarBuds.audioCurate a list or pitch your podcast:  EarBuds.audio/curateOther Episodes You'll Love: 4 Podcast Mistakes That Kill Word-of-Mouth Growth→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U__________________________________________Liked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Podcast Health Score™: See exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan to fix it. On-Air Podcast Coaching: Join the waitlist for a chance to get coached by Courtney on air in real time. Podcast SEO Mastery: Learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners find you in search. Done-For-You Podcast SEO: Let our team build your Podcast SEO Strategy so your show gets found 24/7. PodLaunch® Accelerator: Book a free podcasting strategy call if you're ready to build a show that converts and grows on repeat. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | PodLaunchHQ.com This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U...

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At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas Subtle demonstrated their new earbuds featuring advanced voice isolation technology. The earbuds filter out extreme background noise while capturing whispered speech, enabling clear calls in loud environments and accurate speech-to-text dictation. Co-Founders Savannah Cofer and Jackie Yang provided a very effective demo.  Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas Subtle demonstrated their new earbuds featuring advanced voice isolation technology. The earbuds filter out extreme background noise while capturing whispered speech, enabling clear calls in loud environments and accurate speech-to-text dictation. Co-Founders Savannah Cofer and Jackie Yang provided a very effective demo.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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Can't Leave Without My Headphones

What's on your mind?RIP Captain Vince Maney How would you describe us?3 in the QCCan't Beat LauRen War of the RosesEmotional vs Physical Cheating Big Al wore earbuds while moving furnitureWhat did WebMD tell youSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ask the Expert. When you're listening to the radio, music or a podcast do you opt for earbuds or headphones but which is better for your hearing? Dr Sandra Cummings, Consultant Audiologist at the Beacon hospital joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Hey! Remember those early episodes? Yeah - neither do we. But librarian went up into the attic and found these loose bits inside some old Lego boxes. Nurse Bukesham rescued a few used band aids out of the sick bay waste basket and stuck it all together. Headphones on. Earbuds in. Pants optional.

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Top level item rundown of CES - Benjamin gives coverage as to the big headlines from CES 2026 - 11:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 open - Dr Doreen Galli starts in-depth on the CES 2026 floor experience - 22:00 - Storing your data and where - Keith gives a rundown of various options for storage of data - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein on earbuds from Technics, Shokz, Status Pro - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Job Funnel - Benjamin warns of situations where job interview is the scam - 44:00 - Keske on tech reshaping lives - Steve Keske tells how tech is reshaping lives of senior citizens - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 Part 2 - Dr Doreen Galli continues her CES 2026 floor experience - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - video game update - Eve asks why son's new console and video game need updates - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 361 - Benjamin says IT pros aren't blaming you, just being detectives - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - ad blockers - Lionel asks Benjamin if ad blocking hurts people's businesses

-As early as the end of this year, your earbuds could pull double-duty, pumping out tunes and keeping an eye on your brain's health. The product being released today is the NAOX Link NX01, an in-ear EEG designed to replace the wire-covered caps you've seen at a sleep clinic. -Birdbuddy was one of the first smart bird feeder brands, with a wildly successful Kickstarter back in 2020. And this year, they've added birdsong to their species identification capabilities. -For better or worse, CES 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for humanoid robots. Chinese company Agibot showed up with two: the roughly human-sized A2 and the slightly smaller X2, both of which were displaying their surprisingly impressive dancing abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Get in the holiday spirit with Jay and Shua on a special, musical episode of Enjoy Stuff as they help out at the Nakatomi Christmas party.   Jay and Shua are earning some extra money by catering a party in a high rise. Some unexpected guests show up and change the plans. Now the boys have to figure out how to keep everyone fed and hydrated.  Songs Featured Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade Christmas of Love - Little Isidor And The Inquisitors My Favorite Things - Postmodern Jukebox (ft. Robyn Adele Anderson) Run, Run Rudolph - The Electric Mayhem The Christmas Dance - Ringo Song  Holiday Road - Lindsey Buckingham Merry Christmas, I Love You - James Brown & the Famous Flames Winter Starlight - Tony Osborne & His Orchestra (good for an elevator) Holiday Pageant - Saturday Night Live (with a live performance of Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney) Christmas Treat - Julian Casablancas  Rock and Roll Santa / Hungry as a Bear - from the Disneyland attraction "Country Bear Christmas Special" 1984 Christmas on the Plains - Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Ole Tex Kringle - Tex Ritter Christmas is Coming - Lead Belly  Love This Christmas - Rick Astley Dance Mr. Snowman Dance by The Crew Cuts Little St. Nick - She and Him Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC Santa's Second Line by New Birth Brass Band Santa Miss Those Missiles - Reece Shipley A Five Pound Box of Money - Pearl Bailey Just What I Wanted For Christmas - Bing Crosby I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Claus - Brenda Lee Ode to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven  Merry Christmas Baby - Tina Turner Christmas - Chuck Berry Joy to the World Muppets - Muppet Chickens The Christmas Party Sing-Along - Rolf and the Muppets Mark the Halls - Andrew Morgan Smith and the Lifetimers Christmas is Killing Me - The Pretty Reckless   Bonus: Joy, Joy, Joy - Little Richard Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our Earbuds! Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com  

Today's episode starts with chaos in the studio

Today's episode starts with a little studio chaos

Celebrate the season with the world's greatest detective as Jay and Shua unwrap a sleigh-full of Sherlockian fun. This week they explore the legacy, the films, and the lasting cultural footprint of the master of deduction. From classic portrayals to comedic twists, enjoy a festive look at Holmes history mixed with plenty of Enjoy Stuff merriment. Facebook friends, gather your clues and join the holiday investigation!   News The First Snow of Fraggle Rock now streaming on Apple TV+, as of December 5.   My Arcade launches the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Collection of retro gaming devices.   Build Vecna's Mind Lair with the new Stranger Things Creel House LEGO set.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua returns to the bustling metropolis of anthropomorphic animals with Disney's newest sequel. He digs into the expanded world-building, the humor, and the surprisingly heartfelt story moments that continue to bring Zootopia to life. Jay experienced Tarantino's full, unified cut of Kill Bill in glorious cinematic style. He enjoyed the atmosphere of seeing both volumes melded together as originally intended, soaking in the action, music, and stylized storytelling.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits Tomorrowland (2015), Brad Bird's optimistic sci-fi adventure exploring imagination, futurism, and the power of dreamers. He reflects on how the film balances retro-futuristic charm with modern storytelling while celebrating the cultural legacy of Tomorrowland itself. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Detecting!  This week, Jay and Shua slip on the deerstalker cap and head down Baker Street for a holiday celebration of Sherlock Holmes. They explore the character's origins, his evolution across literature, comics, radio, and film, and what has made Holmes an enduring cultural force for nearly 140 years.   The discussion highlights major adaptations ranging from Basil Rathbone and Christopher Lee to Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr., with detours into comedic versions, animated favorites, and even Max Headroom himself—Matt Frewer—who portrayed the detective in multiple TV movies. They also honor the anniversaries of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother and Young Sherlock Holmes, celebrating the creativity and influence of these beloved films.   Who's your go-to Sherlock Holmes? Are you good at solving mysteries? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Elementary my dear Earbuds!" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Welcome back to the Everyone Racers Podcast, where low-buck motorsports, strange car culture, & a questionable amount of mechanical judgment collide at high speed. Whether you wrench, race, break stuff, or just laugh at people who do… you're home.In this Steering wheel Ep 412, Tim depletes California's wine supply, Chris has a tiny hammer, Chrissy can't organize her tools , Mental shorts oil futures & drools over ‘Renolls.'Really we talk about all of the great gifts to get & give this holiday season.Also, • Mental's cross-country bread van disaster story — including turbo failure, oil consumption measured in gallons, & the realization mid-drive that the heater doubles as a carbon monoxide delivery system. • Terrible holiday gifts for car people, & the “Gator Grip” socket from hell. • The crew's Thanksgiving adventures, garage disasters, home repairs, & smoking meats like true race-team dads. • A new Renault auction full of bizarre French creations • Terrible tools, presents & why British cars deserve sympathy when they're actually running.If you're into:

We're kicking off the last month of 2025 with Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards pondering everything from multi-tasking to foldables to earbuds and whether or not icons should be themed or as the developer intended them to be? So many questions to start the end of 2025...Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:03:20 - NEWSThe last Pixel / Android Drop of 2025 has arrived and we've got all the details of Android 16 QPR2Google is hyping the next wave of news from Android XR coming next weekThe wait is over! The OnePlus 15 is going on-sale for pre-orders in the US on December 4th and you can get a free smartwatch or earbuds in the process!Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it?00:44:18 - HARDWAREIt's finally happening, Samsung quietly announces the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold (yes it's just called the Trifold)Flo's End of 2025 hardware picks for Ear Buds are in and they've got blingSony unveiled their 200 Megapixel camera sensor and it's going to be in phones soon01:10:14 - APPSGoogle may be getting ride of the Weather app! Netflix got rid of Casting support!MKBHD's wallpaper app is shutting down! 01:20:52 - FEEDBACKMatt from Louisville provides an amusing solve to the lack of Gemini features for his Pixel BudsMike from Ohio shares how Google Photos and AI helped make some memorable photos for his familyCraig K. ponders how sustainable the Fairphone actually is... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facilitator:  Sandhya and MichaelTopics: Accessible bible app;  Where is data stored?;  Using Autofill; Adding a note to contact;  Bluetooth issues;  Text saying replay;   Facebooks notifications;  How to get to home screen?; Dail collapse;  Google Calendar;  Seeing Facebook post; Robo block call apps;  Terra Bluetooth earbuds; Earbuds pro 3 comes without charger or brick;  Using ChatGPT;   Buttons on right side; Using Headers on phone;  Accessible game apps for family; Dynamic Island uses;  Setting up gifts cards; iBytes:   Using Granularity items in Rotor

Government data doesn't just live in vaults anymore, and the latest suspected foreign cyberattack at the Congressional Budget Office proves how fragile our policy pipeline can be. We unpack why breaches keep landing on core agencies, what “zero trust” actually changes, and how identity, patch cadence, and monitoring fit together when the stakes are Congressional forecasts and budget models.Then we pivot hard into the human side of tech: a Detroit police officer's pantsless Zoom court moment. It's funny until you realize how remote optics shape trust in high-stakes settings. We share practical rules for video etiquette, attention, and boundaries that actually stick. From there, we wade into the strangest product of the week: IKEA's $200 “phone bed” that gamifies bedtime with vouchers. Silly? Maybe. But the ritual taps real sleep science, and we explain cheaper ways to build the same habit without feeding your charger a duvet.We also bring a hands-on pick from Gadgets & Gear: Raycon's Essential Open Ear earbuds. Open-ear audio makes more sense for city walking and office life than full isolation, and the battery life plus sub-$60 sale price make them an easy upgrade. Between sips of Remus Repeal Reserve Series 5—a blend that rewards a little air time—we revisit Microsoft's early tablet misfire and how Surface ultimately learned the right lessons. And yes, we end with a grin at LEGO's lavish Star Trek Enterprise set, because sometimes tech joy is the point.If you enjoyed the mix of sharp takes, practical gear, and a little levity, follow and subscribe. Share this with a friend who needs better Zoom habits or better earbuds. And drop a review with the one habit you're changing this week—camera angle, sleep ritual, or both.Support the show

Send us a textIn the age of streaming and earbuds, music is shaping our kids in ways we don't always see. A mom and music teacher joins us to talk about helping kids choose well, listen wisely, and stay connected through the noise.Resources mentioned: Soltani music.com

We look at the new Pixel Buds 2a, see more about them here. New Pixel Buds 2a, reviewed Out of the box our testers liked a few things about the earbuds, in a way that they felt that perhaps the manufacturers had responded to user feedback. Our team quickly noticed that the charging box was back to a smaller more snug size. They quickly pulled out the last iteration, larger, and then the ones before that, smaller, which they felt was better, more mobile and less obtrusive. Similarly they pointed out that some degree of an ear clip was now back again, also absent in the previous version, but to be found in earlier types. This was again a thumbs up, as they felt it meant that they were less likely to slip, and consequently easier to avoid catastrophic fails such as one falling out while you were cycling, rock climbing or using the local ferry out at sea in rougher waves. Moving onto the colour, while not everyone might like the subtle lilac colours, it was again a hit with our female testers. If you are not so wild on this, you can always go for more conventional darker hues too. The noise cancelling has always been a good to strong feature of the Pixel Buds, and this continues with this version of the ear buds too. Battery time is pretty decent, charging quickly, and delivering a long period of usage too. Overall our testers were pretty happy with these earbuds and more than happy to give them a definite thumbs up. More about Pixel Buds 2a Do Pixel Buds 2a have Active Noise Cancellation? Yes, Pixel Buds 2a has pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 to help block external noise for clear and uninterrupted sound. Or you can switch to Transparency Mode when you still want to hear the world around you while you listen. How is the sound quality? Pixel Buds 2a are the first A-series buds with Active Noise Cancellation. They combine Silent Seal 1.5 and technology from the pro-level Active Noise Cancellation of our Pixel Buds Pro 2 to block out distractions so that you can stay immersed in the moment. With the 11 mm dynamic speaker driver, you can always listen to clear, balanced, round sound, with opportunities to further personalise the levels of bass, treble and more with the five-band equaliser. Pixel Buds 2a are also powered by the Tensor A1 chip, the same processor used on our Pixel Buds Pro 2. What is in the box? Your Pixel Buds 2a come with:Earbuds with medium eartips installed Charging case Eartips with four size options: extra small, small, medium (pre-installed), large Quick start guide Safety and warranty information Are Pixel Buds 2a compatible with Android and iOS? Yes, Pixel Buds 2a pair with any Bluetooth® 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets and laptops. To get full access to features, you need: Google Account Google Assistant-enabled companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer Internet connection You can also use the Pixel Buds web companion app on Chrome OS, MacOS and Windows. To get started, visit mypixelbuds.google.com. For minimum OS and hardware requirements, along with available Google Assistant languages, visit the Pixel Buds Help Centre What's the battery life? With Active Noise Cancellation off, up to 10 hours of listening time and up to 27 hours total listening time with the charging case. With Active Noise Cancellation on, up to eight hours of listening time and up to 20 hours of total listening time with the charging case. A five-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to one hour of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation turned on. Pixel Buds 2a do not include wireless charging (available on Pixel Buds Pro 2). How is the call quality with Pixel Buds 2a? With Pixel Buds 2a, you can have peace of mind that you'll hear and be heard on calls, no matter where you are. Clear Calling helps block background noise so your conversations aren't interrupted by wind, external chatter, or other distractions in your environment. Your voice will come through loud and ...

The BallyBOO arrives better late than never as Zach welcomes back podcast pals Amy Cornell & Smokey ( House of Hammer, All The Best Lines) for an uncommonly terrifying time at Ealing Studios as they unpack their 1945 horror anthology, DEAD OF NIGHT! BEWARE as you dive in with them unpacking each story with meticulous detail, SHUDDER as they unravel the stories behind the scenes, SHRIEK at the trio's own choices for favorite segments, and TREMBLE at the many ways the film's impact has lingered down the dark corridors of horror cinema to this very day. PLUS: Amy unveils the greatest impression of a film character in the Ballyhoo's history. Be sure to check out Amy's other appearances on Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue, covering such lovely titles as: The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-118-radio-revue-the-chase-and-sanborn-hour-or-october-30th-1938/ and The Curse of Frankenstein: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-140-the-curse-of-frankenstein-1957-or-a-matter-of-blood-bosoms/   and be sure to tune in to Smokey's adventures on House of Hammer & All The Best Lines HOUSE OF HAMMER: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eWVAN2L9yTp8lYU4Sjm1O Also be sure to support HOUSE OF HAMMER on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/househammerpod and find more the Linktree: https://linktr.ee/househammerpod and ALL THE BEST LINES: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iZlBfeEs05EHxhd1HJZl6 AND OF COURSE, Follow his social media shenanigans House of Hammer Twitter: https://twitter.com/HouseHammerPod House of Hammer Insta: https://www.instagram.com/househammerpod/ House of Hammer BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/househammerpod.bsky.social All the Best Lines Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestlinespod?lang=en

In episode 297 of China Manufacturing Decoded, host Renaud is joined by Sofeast reliability specialist Andrew Amirnovin to unpack why smart wearables so often fail in the field, and how to stop it. They break down real cases across rings, earbuds, watches, and smart glasses (think swollen cells, failing mics, cracked displays, and weak straps), then map fixes to a practical workflow: early DFMEA, designing for foreseeable misuse, test-to-failure (drops, sweat ingress, torsion), and ORT after any supplier or component change. You'll hear how to balance sleek form factors with robustness, set DVP&R with vendors, and avoid costly reliability surprises.   Episode Sections: 00:00:12 – Introduction. 00:01:04 – Wearables & why reliability matters.  00:03:12 – Case 1: Samsung Galaxy Ring battery swelling & safety risk.  00:07:27 – Foreseeable misuse & worst-case design thinking (rings).  00:09:44 – Case 2: AirPods Pro ANC/microphone failures after 1–2 years.  00:16:54 – Testing to failure: drop & sweat, isolate root causes.  00:17:55 – Case 3: Smartwatches (Galaxy Watch 5) screens cracking too easily.  00:24:21 – Xiaomi watch similar issues; plan for misuse; EU risk assessment.  00:28:18 – New categories = unpredictable use; plan reliability up-front.  00:31:13 – DFMEA discipline for wearables; consequences of failure.  00:32:10 – Case 4: Fitbit Versa strap/band reliability complaints; ORT after changes.  00:36:06 – Purchasing swaps, component changes & the need for ORT.  00:38:00 – Case 5: Meta/Ray-Ban smart glasses user complaints, battery/performance.  00:39:45 – Battery life degradation vs. performance drain discussion.  00:44:52 – Closing thoughts: Be patient with cutting-edge form factors.  00:45:44 – Wrap-up & outro.    Related content... Here's a big reason to think twice before buying a smart ring (WaPo) AirPods Pro lawsuit says Apple didn't fix the crackles and ANC faults (9to5 Mac) More users report "red screen of death" on older Galaxy Watch model (Notebookcheck) Fitbit fined $12 million for Ionic smartwatches that burned 78 people (The Verge) Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Finally Ready for Daily Use (Next Reality) Do You Need a Customized Reliability Test Plan? Design for Reliability Secrets [Podcast] How Many Product Samples Do We Really Need To Test For Reliability And Compliance? How To Do Product Reliability Testing? dFMEA: 8 Secrets for a Successful Implementation Investigating the Causes of Product Failure and Improving Design Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

Accommodating neurodiversity doesn't have to mean resentment or burnout. In this episode, we explore how a neurodiverse relationship can thrive when both partners learn to balance self-accommodation and mutual respect. Coaches Jeremy & Charity Rochford show how neurodivergent partners can self-accommodate (not outsource to neurotypical spouses) and how neurotypical partners can set boundaries that protect their own bandwidth. You'll learn concrete tools—transition buffers, noise strategies, visual timers—and how a shared relationship system replaces score-keeping with reciprocity. If you've been told to “just run” from a neurodiverse relationship, this episode offers a smarter path. Jeremy (autistic) & Charity (neurotypical) (hosts of the NeuroFam podcast) join Jodi to show how reframing autism/ADHD from problem to predictable pattern unlocks real solutions. We dig into practical rituals that improve connection without enmeshment, plus we explore why “effort is invisible” and how accommodations can increase connection instead of being sacrifices for either partner. Jeremy explains his “software upgrade” mindset (strengthening theory of mind/executive function like training a muscle), while Charity shares how compassion + structure reduce resentment. You'll leave with scripts, rituals, and a way to accommodate needs without erasing yourself. 00:00 – Welcome to Season Five 01:00 – Meet Jeremy & Charity 04:45 – Autism isn't the problem: Updating the ‘80s narrative 09:40 – How kid diagnoses led to adult discoveries (and relief) 14:20 – Compassion shifts: Seeing sensory overload vs. “too much” 18:30 – “Software upgrades”: Building empathy & executive function 22:10 – Accommodations that work: Earbuds, car rules, visual timers 29:10 – Resentment vs reciprocity: Why effort is invisible 33:00 – Build a marriage system: Make expectations explicit 35:20 – Accommodate without erasing yourself (Disney example)

Zach welcomes aboard podcaster & educator Michael Boyce (Geek4 Podcast) onto the program for a historical analysis of the  Battle of Ballard's Wharf  as they unpack Charles Crichton's 1947 triumph for Ealing Studio's , HUE & CRY! Once you hear the words "Operation Seagull", prepare to join the duo on the Blood & Thunder Boys battleground where they unpack the origins of Ealing Studio, learn from how the creative team at Ealing were able to conjure such a fantastical story, marvel at the stock character actors used in unique ways, ponder over how the post-war conditions of Britain lend to the film's aesthetics as well as its script, and finally settle upon the ways Hue & Cry would shape the world of Ealing, Comedy, & the medium of film at large. PLUS: Is Joe Kirby a murderer at the end of the film? ------ Be sure to tune in & listen to Michael's sensational podcast, GEEK 4 , now available wherever you listen Website: https://www.michaelwboyce.com/geek4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-4/id1529501248 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5svoHXXzHQrgGAGtn05OMz?si=tfbKZelgQ1a-LP3o3JmwtA and follow the show on social! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geek4pod.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geek4pod?igsh=MXQ2eHFxeXFwNXJwcw== and give Mike a follow as well! Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mwboyce?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  

Health technologist and science communicator Caitlin Shure (NextSense) joins me to unpack brainwave-measuring earbuds that can both read and change your mental state—starting with sleep.  We dive into why “Gen-1” wearables overwhelm you with charts but don't help you in the moment, how earbud-EEG works (yes, with just three electrodes), the messy truth on EMF fears, and why women—especially moms—need “do-it-for-me” tools, not just dashboards.  This episode is for women—especially busy moms and high-achievers—who want better sleep, calmer days, and science-backed wearables that actually help (not just track). WE TALK ABOUT:  05:00 - Caitlin's origin story: From “not a science person” to neuroscience and science communication 06:20 - Making complex brain science click for everyday life (and why wearables help) 09:55 - Why “one new idea at a time” beats info overload in health education 10:20 - Early neurotech (Muse), then Apple Watch, Oura, CGM—what worked and what didn't 13:20 - Why “wearable must be wearable”: Rings, watches, now earbuds near your brain 14:30 - Starting with sleep: The lowest-hanging lever for memory, mood, and cognition 19:40 - Neurons, synchrony, and how three earbud electrodes capture EEG 24:50 - Women's health use-cases: Pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause 29:05 - “Numbers, not judgments”: Why NextSense won't label your sleep ‘good' or ‘bad' 34:30 - What's next: Adaptive Focus and Relaxation sessions (neurofeedback-like audio) 36:30 - Binaural beats: Mixed evidence, likely responders vs non-responders SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. NextSense website and Instagram Caitlin Shure's website LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Show Notes: Sales, Scares, Stories, and So Much More! Today's episode is a grab bag of goodness—updates, unboxings, tech tales, sales news, and even a sprinkle of story time. Settle in and enjoy the ride! A Surprise “Welcome to Fall” Sale We kicked off an impromptu autumn celebration with 17% off most products now through Friday, October 3. It's the perfect moment to snag something you've had your eye on — including our latest offering, Audible Adventures. This is our best deal until Black Friday, so don't miss it! Kim vs. iOS 26: A Cautionary Tale iOS 26 has landed, and Kim has quite the hair-raising story about updating her device. Don't worry — it ends well! Tune in for lessons learned and things you might want to watch out for before you tap “Install Now.” AirPods Pro 3: Kim's Big Decision Kim also dives into the AirPods Pro 3 experience with an unboxing clip and first impressions. Stick around toward the end of the episode to hear the unexpected decision she made about keeping them… or not. Chris's Ear Tip Upgrade + A Must-Have Accessory While we're on the topic of earbuds, Chris picked up new ear tips for his AirPods Pro 2. He also scored a bonus accessory in the box that he thinks every earbud owner needs. He'll tell you what it is and why it's awesome a bit later in the show. A Tour of MysticAccessDownloads.com We’ve refreshed the layout of MysticAccessDownloads.com! Chris walks you through the updated site and gives you the lay of the land. You can explore the new design right now. Amazon Smart Oven Update: Plot Twist! Remember our chat last episode about the Amazon smart oven ghosting voice commands? Turns out… it fixed itself! We share what happened and thank everyone who chimed in with your own experiences and ideas. Plus a Few Stories… There are extra tidbits and tales sprinkled throughout this episode, but we'll let you discover those on your own. Thanks so much for listening—we're grateful you're here and hope you find something fun, helpful, or just plain entertaining in this week's mix!

When it comes to sleep, sometimes silence is golden—and sometimes it needs a little help. In this episode, we'll explore the world of earplugs and earbuds designed to quiet the night and protect your rest, because sometimes the best way to protect your dreams is to put a little something in your ear. In this episode we will:Determine why reducing noise can make such a difference for falling asleep and staying asleepList the best earplugs made specifically for sleep—like BET SLUMBUR, Loop, Swanwick, and Happy EarsIntroduce new approaches to noise masking that blend soothing sound with comfort and advanced sleep tracking (Ozlo) Revisit noise canceling innovations that actively fight disruptive sounds (QuietOn 4.0)Learn how to match the right solution to your unique sleep environment—whether it's a snoring partner, thin apartment walls, or unpredictable travel nightsProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Discover the latest from IFA 2025 in Berlin, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore Apple Shortcuts, automation tools, affordable smart home lighting, and Belkin's surprising $35 earbuds with ANC.In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into a packed lineup of tech news from IFA 2025. Also, from the joy of reinstalling Windows to discovering the power of Apple Shortcuts and new on-device transcription, the conversation explores how automation is becoming more accessible for blind users. The hosts discuss Philips Hue's upcoming Bridge Pro and Essentials range, offering smarter lighting and affordable bulbs, plus energy-saving LEDs. Belkin surprised the market with a new line of wireless and wired earbuds — all priced at just $35 — including models with active noise cancellation. Also, the duo chat about retro cassette players making a comeback, Technics' new Bluetooth turntable, gaming handhelds, AI-powered smart glasses, and the rising trend of AI companionship devices.Chapters0:00 – PC refresh and Windows reinstall4:20 – Discovering Apple Shortcuts and on-device transcription15:45 – Beyond the Gallery and shortcut-sharing for blind users27:30 – Philips Hue Bridge Pro and Essentials range explained41:00 – Belkin's $35 earbuds and wired ANC options58:10 – Retro tech: cassette players and Bluetooth turntables1:08:05 – Lenovo Legion Go and the boom in handheld PCs1:18:00 – AI-powered smart glasses and the future of wearables Relevant LinksDouble Tap: https://doubletaponair.comBe My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.comPhilips Hue: https://www.philips-hue.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Earbuds, the radio, or silence on the floor—every SPD has its own beat. What's yours? On this episode of Beyond Clean's Planet Assembly, we're joined by SPD veterans Elizabeth Bell and Tracy Raymond for a friendly but passionate debate over one of the most talked-about topics in our industry: music in assembly! This duo shares how their contrasting approaches to music have shaped team culture, impacted quality outcomes, and sparked some surprising insights along the way. From boosting productivity to building team morale, they explore how departments can find success with very different workplace rhythms. Whether you're team “turn it up” or team “turn it off,” this conversation will have you rethinking the soundtrack of your SPD! Season 29 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode29-06 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.  #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season29 #PlanetAssembly #Music #Earbuds #SoundtrackOfYourSPD #Productivity

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Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Nicolas: Hello, thanks for all that you do! I'm curious as to what sorts of questions should we be asking farmers market vendors about their farming practices. Anything specific beyond the broad category of organic - such as ones about actionable, specific practices related to soil health, pest management, fertilization, etc that are most telling?                                Bryan: Hi Dr C. Sorry for the 20 questions and I don't expect an answer to every single inquiry but I was curious to know your thoughts on a toothbrush called the AutoBrush. Have you heard of it and do you think it's as effective as a standard toothbrush? I think it's approved by the ADA and seems to cut down on the time it takes to brush your teeth. Just wondering if you had an opinion. Thanks,                     Bryan: Hi Dr Cabral, this is more of a request than a question but I heard you talking on a past episode about a “healthier” kind of Bluetooth earbud. Something about a strap if memory serves. I wanted to ask if you could possible add whatever wireless earbuds you believe in or recommend to your Resources page. It would mean a lot. Thank you and take care.       Tommy: i Stephen, I'm an IHP2. Low cortisol morning and noon, and low end of cortisol evening and night. I play soccer, and lift weights, but my body just can't handle stress. Had a lot of trauma, 3 operations by the time I was 8, Scizophrenic mum, moved out at age 9, developed insomnia by age 12 and autoimmune disease, and 14 years of steroid cream use which I believe played a big part in the low cortisol. Considering taking 3 months off training but I'm scared of losing muscle, fitness and having to tell my team mates that I'm injured as they won't understand that I need to build my cortisol back up                            Eleazar: Hello there first of all i wanna thank you for all the information u give on these podcasts i truly appreciate it. My question is can autoimmune disease completely reverse like when u didn't have the disease or do u have to manage them forever even naturally and will u have to avoid certain foods forever like gluten i ask u this because it confuses me because it took years of bad lifestyle and diet to cause autoimmune but it seems like once u have the disease all it takes is eating something once and u get a flare up quickly.       Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3369 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!