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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent! Matter 1.6 is unveiled. A federal probe has been opened into Tesla. Snap and Meta are making major moves in smart glasses this week. And is the rising cost of tech becoming too much? Jennifer talks about Matter 1.6 and some of the new features that come with the newest version of the technical standard for smart home devices. Mikah shares how another federal probe has been opened into Tesla, this time a Model 3 vehicle that slammed into a Texas home and killed a 76-year-old in the house. Scott Stein joins the show to talk about Snap and Meta's newest smart glasses. And both Mikah and Scott talk about the increasing cost of tech as Steam's new Steam Machine is given a starting price point of $1,049, and Apple just announced a price hike across its Mac, iPad, and home devices. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow framer.com/tnw

On today's show we create alternate reality TV Spinoffs of some of our favorite TV shows.  We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: What Fox's Roku Acquisition Signals For Local Broadcast Wurl Chief Warns FAST Business Model Is 'Fundamentally Flawed' Walmart in reported $1.4 billion deal to acquire connected TV ad platform Google Home will soon get better at recognizing you Other: Pioneer SPHERA car stereo review Clever Spinoffs to Our Favorite TV Shows HBO Max is making a clever spinoff from "The Big Bang Theory" called "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe". The show follows comic book store owner Stuart Bloom from The Big Bang Theory in a new series where he attempts - and apparently fails - to save the universe, staying true to his unlucky nature. The spinoff consists of ten episodes, streaming every Thursday at 9 PM. It debuts July 23 on HBO Max . So this got us thinking about some cool spinoffs with quirky characters from other shows we've watched over the years. Here are three clever spinoff concepts in the same spirit as Stuart Fails to Save the Universe: Jack Bauer from 24 Title: 24/7 After finally retiring from CTU, Jack Bauer is forced to take a mundane job as head of security at a mid-sized suburban office park in Los Angeles — mostly to keep his health insurance. Still operating with the intensity, paranoia, and zero-tolerance policy that once saved the world multiple times, Jack now applies his elite counter-terrorism skills to everyday annoyances: package thieves, passive-aggressive HR Manager, broken printers, and the HOA president who keeps violating noise ordinances. Every episode plays out in real time (a 24-minute comedy format), following Jack as he tackles a new "crisis" — whether it's a missing office dog, a suspected mole in accounting, or an all-out war with the food truck that keeps getting his lunch order wrong. Jack still does dramatic split-screen monologues, tortures (metaphorically) the vending machine, and keeps a "go bag" full of zip ties and protein bars in his desk. His long-suffering team includes a burnt-out millennial assistant, a retired cop who just wants to nap, and his daughter Kim, who keeps trying to get him into therapy. Tagline: He saved the world 8 times. Now he has to survive the corporate retreat. Chandler and Monica of Friends Title: The One Where They're Spies After years of marriage, Chandler Bing and Monica Geller have the perfect cover: a boring, stable suburban life in New Jersey. Chandler works as a "data analyst" for a vague government contractor, and Monica runs a high-end catering business. In reality, they're a highly skilled CIA husband-and-wife operative team. Chandler's deadpan sarcasm and quick wit make him an elite handler and master of undercover personas. Monica's terrifying organizational skills, attention to detail, and competitive nature make her an absolute weapon in logistics, interrogation, and hand-to-hand combat (she once took down three targets with a perfectly thrown fondue fork). While they're out saving the world from international threats, they have to keep their double lives completely hidden from Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe — who still think Chandler hates his job and Monica is just an obsessive chef. Every episode balances high-stakes spy action with classic Friends-style comedy as the couple frantically tries to explain away their suspicious behavior: "Why do you have a go-bag in the closet?" "Why does Chandler suddenly speak fluent Mandarin?" "Why was Monica gone for three days and came back with a new scar and a Russian accent?" Tagline: They're saving the world… between coffee at Central Perk. Charles Boyle from Brooklyn 99 Title: Boyle After a high-profile case goes sideways, Detective Charles Boyle is transferred to the NYPD's newly formed Unsolved & Unusual Crimes Unit — a ragtag squad that handles cold cases too weird or embarrassing for anyone else. Still the passionate, food-obsessed, emotionally open romantic we know and love, Boyle now channels his legendary enthusiasm into solving the city's strangest unsolved mysteries: everything from a serial killer who leaves gourmet meals at crime scenes to a black-market truffle smuggling ring. He attacks each case with the same intensity he once reserved for perfecting his coq au vin recipe. Backed by a small team of misfits (a jaded ex-homicide detective, a tech genius who only communicates in food puns, and a rookie who idolizes him), Boyle brings both razor-sharp detective work and delightful chaos to every investigation. He still cries during interrogations, quotes obscure food history mid-stakeout, and maintains an emergency "comfort cassoulet" in the precinct fridge. Tagline: He may cry at crime scenes… but he always gets his man.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent! Matter 1.6 is unveiled. A federal probe has been opened into Tesla. Snap and Meta are making major moves in smart glasses this week. And is the rising cost of tech becoming too much? Jennifer talks about Matter 1.6 and some of the new features that come with the newest version of the technical standard for smart home devices. Mikah shares how another federal probe has been opened into Tesla, this time a Model 3 vehicle that slammed into a Texas home and killed a 76-year-old in the house. Scott Stein joins the show to talk about Snap and Meta's newest smart glasses. And both Mikah and Scott talk about the increasing cost of tech as Steam's new Steam Machine is given a starting price point of $1,049, and Apple just announced a price hike across its Mac, iPad, and home devices. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow framer.com/tnw

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent! Matter 1.6 is unveiled. A federal probe has been opened into Tesla. Snap and Meta are making major moves in smart glasses this week. And is the rising cost of tech becoming too much? Jennifer talks about Matter 1.6 and some of the new features that come with the newest version of the technical standard for smart home devices. Mikah shares how another federal probe has been opened into Tesla, this time a Model 3 vehicle that slammed into a Texas home and killed a 76-year-old in the house. Scott Stein joins the show to talk about Snap and Meta's newest smart glasses. And both Mikah and Scott talk about the increasing cost of tech as Steam's new Steam Machine is given a starting price point of $1,049, and Apple just announced a price hike across its Mac, iPad, and home devices. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow framer.com/tnw

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent! Matter 1.6 is unveiled. A federal probe has been opened into Tesla. Snap and Meta are making major moves in smart glasses this week. And is the rising cost of tech becoming too much? Jennifer talks about Matter 1.6 and some of the new features that come with the newest version of the technical standard for smart home devices. Mikah shares how another federal probe has been opened into Tesla, this time a Model 3 vehicle that slammed into a Texas home and killed a 76-year-old in the house. Scott Stein joins the show to talk about Snap and Meta's newest smart glasses. And both Mikah and Scott talk about the increasing cost of tech as Steam's new Steam Machine is given a starting price point of $1,049, and Apple just announced a price hike across its Mac, iPad, and home devices. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow framer.com/tnw

Last episode we visited with Scott Pepper, the proprietor of the Magic Saloon in San Antonio, Texas. This week we chat with the featured stage entertainer who performed there: Jade. She was the winner of the I.B.M. Gold Medal for Stage in 1990, which is a distinctive honor in so many ways. The Gold Medal and Gold Cups (for close-up) are not awarded every year, but only when a performer is so outstanding and their execution is so perfect, that you cannot deny that it's the best. Jade has gone on to perform around the world in clubs, aboard cruise ships, on television, in resorts and nightclubs, as well as the Magic Castle in Hollywood. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Jade tells us her journey from a shy magic demonstrator behind the counter in San Francisco to becoming the confident, dynamic stage performer that has defined her career. She also talks about how she developed her act, trick selection, and finding venues in which to perform. It's Her Turn Scott Wells and Jade Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. You can bid on a collector's edition of this pinball machine at this year's S.A.M. convention. Or you can visit the auction website at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sam-houdini-pinball-auction and place your bid there. Bidding will end on July 4, 2026.One-of-a-Kind Limited Edition HOUDINI 100th Anniversary Pinball. This is one of the original 100 manufactured by American Pinball and is officially labeled # S.A.M. 001. The machine you are bidding on is brand new, boxed and ready to be delivered to your home, office or business. This is the 100th anniversary Houdini Pinball Game. It is live now (until July 4, 2026) and bidders do not ned to be attending the convention to participate. I know that the bidding begins at $6,000.

Rockstar Games revealed the price and release date of its highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto 6, Meta is reportedly developing its own prediction market app called "Arena."Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/572 http://relay.fm/material/572 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion A triumphant return from WWDC to talk about the official release of Android 17 and the new Google Home speaker. A triumphant return from WWDC to talk about the official release of Android 17 and the new Google Home speaker. clean 3311 A triumphant return from WWDC to talk about the official release of Android 17 and the new Google Home speaker. Links and Show Notes: Apple Finally Added These iOS 27 Features. Android Users Wonder What Took So Long Android 17 has new features for productivity, gaming and security Android 17 Is Now Live for Anyone With a Pixel Smartphone Meet the new Google Home Speaker, built for Gemini

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/572 http://relay.fm/material/572 Dispatches From Behind the Walled Garden 572 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion A triumphant return from WWDC to talk about the official release of Android 17 and the new Google Home speaker. A triumphant return from WWDC to talk about the official release of Android 17 and the new Google Home speaker. clean 3311 A triumphant return from WWDC to talk about the official release of Android 17 and the new Google Home speaker. Links and Show Notes: Apple Finally Added These iOS 27 Features. Android Users Wonder What Took So Long Android 17 has new features for productivity, gaming and security Android 17 Is Now Live for Anyone With a Pixel Smartphone Meet the new Google Home Speaker, built for Gemini

Discover Google's brand-new Google Home smart speaker powered by Gemini AI, replacing Google Assistant with next-level conversational capabilities. We dive into its new design, audio upgrades, subscription model, and why this release is bigger than Google admits. In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore Google's unexpected launch of its first Gemini-powered smart speaker. They trace the evolution from the original Google Home in 2016/2017 to the Nest Audio in 2020, and now to this new AI-driven device shipping on 25 June 2026. The conversation covers the speaker's mushroom-like form factor, 360-degree single-driver audio, and the integration of Gemini for natural, free-flowing voice interactions. Listeners will learn about the premium subscription tiers required for the most powerful AI features, and practical use cases like voice-managed email, home security camera descriptions, and daily summaries. Steven and Shaun also share candid thoughts on smart home ecosystems, privacy, and the ongoing challenges with multi-brand hardware compatibility. Relevant Links Google Store: https://store.google.com ----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/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En este episodio de El Brieff revisamos las declaraciones de Trump sobre el T-MEC, su discurso de que los cárteles gobiernan México y que Sheinbaum es "asustada", la carrera por las gubernaturas con 11 licencias de legisladores de Morena y el Verde, los bloqueos de la CNTE que afectan más de 1,000 restaurantes con caídas de hasta 40% en ventas, el acuerdo firmado entre Estados Unidos e Irán para finalizar la guerra, la Fed que mantiene tasas y anticipa alzas, el nuevo Google Home con Gemini IA, y las dudas de inversionistas sobre Apple por retrasos en Siri y IA.STRTGY es una plataforma de inteligencia territorial que ayuda a desarrolladores, fondos e inversionistas a tomar decisiones más precisas sobre qué construir, dónde invertir y cómo maximizar el valor de cada terreno o ubicación. Escríbeme a arturo@strtgy.ai para agendar una conversación o conoce más en www.strtgy.aiRecibe gratis nuestro newsletter con las noticias más importantes del día.Si te interesa una mención en El Brieff, escríbenos a arturo@strtgy.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Pepper hails from England but is soon to be a Texan through and through once his citizenship papers are completed. In the meantime, he is successfully running the Magic Saloon as a magic venue in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, just across the street from the Alamo. Soon, people who have been shouting “Remember the Alamo” will be chanting “Remember the Magic Saloon!” This is a great venue that features stage magicians as the main entertainment, but also has close-up magic at it's best at the gift shop featuring I.B.M. Gold Cups winner and Past National President of the I.B.M., Oscar Munoz. Scott has come over from the U.K. after a successful career of performing with Oliver Tabor at “holiday camps” across England, and tons of exposure on board cruise ships as their resident magician. He opened the “Magician's Agency” several years ago and suffered through the COVID years. He considered selling the venue and moving to Colorado, but decided to give it one more shot. Fortune and serendipity set in when one evening some hospitality entrepreneurs stopped by and loved his show and the venue. He partnered with them and hasn't looked back. He discusses all of this and more in this week's episode. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Reconstructing Scott Pepper Scott Wells with Scott Pepper Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

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Google ha sacado al mercado su nuevo altavoz inteligente, con Gemini integrado. Tiene buena pinta, pero también nos quieren vender una suscripción.

C’est Vivatech 2026 à Paris et nous sommes sur place. Au menu: des robots agricoles, des réseaux 6G, des taxis volants nouveau genre, une puce Amazon Trainium pour défier Nvidia, Samsung qui veut prendre soin de votre peau… Aussi: le plan de Jeff Bezos pour sauver la Terre et ramener la Nature à son état pré-industriel. Promo InfoBref: pour l'essentiel des nouvelles en 5 minutes, inscrivez vous à https://infobref.com/utdt Dans cet épisode: Fox achète Roku pour 25 milliards $ Microsoft Scout sur OpenClaw Le téléphone Flip rétro Commodore Une enceinte Google Home pour Gemini Promo PlanetHoster: La souveraineté de vos données vous inquiète? La solution Code promo : PHA-UTDT The World N0C - Hébergement mutualisé - https://bit.ly/phutdtm HybridCloud N0C - Hébergement dédié - https://bit.ly/phutdt Testés: Ploopy Bean: une souris pour PC… différente? reMarkable Paper Pure: une tablette E-Ink simple et sans distractions. Et plus! Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Gemini搭載の新「Google Home スピーカー」が1万6800円で登場　会話の推論能力やレスポンスが向上。　Googleは、Geminiを中核に据えた新製品「Google Home スピーカー」を発表した。6月17日に予約受け付けを開始し、25日に販売する。価格は1万6800円で、Googleストアなどのオンライン販路で購入できる。

Gemini対応の新しい「Google Home スピーカー」登場　1万6800円で6月25日発売。　Googleは6月15日、新型のスマートスピーカー「Google Home スピーカー」を発表した。同日から直販サイト（Google ストア）で予約を受け付けており、6月25日に発売（出荷開始）する予定だ。直販価格は1万6800円となる。

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Dans cet épisode 184 du CKB Show, Nicolas et Olivier décryptent une semaine chargée en actualités autour de l'écosystème Google, de Chrome OS et de l'intelligence artificielle. Au programme : des hausses de prix inattendues, des baisses tarifaires agressives sur l'IA, et une avalanche de nouvelles fonctionnalités pour optimiser vos outils du quotidien !

Kenrick “Ice” McDonald is a man who stands on many well deserved accolades. Aside from the many performance awards, he was the first African American to become the National President of the S.A.M. and he has been recognized for his work in the community by being inducted into the S.A.M. Hall of Fame. He served on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) and appeared on multiple television shows across the U.S. and abroad. He has done much to advance the black magicians in our culture today. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Ice is open and honest about his time on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Magical Arts and some of the challenges he faced. He also talks about the way he has handled personal issues like dyslexia. He discusses his work with livestock and touring, plus he chats about his many talks and speeches on the way to ultimately presenting a TED Talk. Ice on Fire Scott Wells with Ice McDonald Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Gary Brown is a U.S. District Judge from New York, but he knows a con man when he discovers one. His recent revelations about Claude Alexander Conlin who had several aliases, but is most well know among magicians as “Alexander, the Man Who Knows.” Judge Brown has written several scholarly books about the history of magic including an innovative book, “Wandcraft” as well as “The Inventive Magicians Handbook.” His monograph on Alexander was published in Bill Kalush's “Gibecière". View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Gary tells us why wands are important to magicians and why we should use them. He also tells us some delightful stories about Al Flosso, the Coney Island Fakir. He then tells us a bit about what he uncovered about Alexander's very shady and polygamy ridden career as he narrowly escaped the law by traveling from one State to another. He also talks about the non-existent silver mines that he sold over and over again. Wand in a Million Scott Wells with Judge Gary Brown Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Doug Gorman specializes in story telling. And he has lived a full life with stories to tell. He weaves storytelling into his magic that makes it relevant and interesting to his audience. He is an award winning magician and also a creator of some unique, rather bizarre “artifacts” that he sells at conventions and online. But one thing that makes him stand out, is his relationship with Richard Turner. For many years, Doug has been the “driver” for Richard taking him not only around town, but also across the country to lectures and corporate gigs. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Doug tells us stories from his experience working as a restaurant magician and lots of great, behind the scenes stories while traveling with Richard Turner, including the genesis of the Gold Seal card deck. Learn a little more about some of the original products that Doug Gorman makes and sells in this video. Let Me Tell You A Story Scott Wells with Doug Gorman Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Enter the Drawing for a Chance to Win a Copy of "Know Brainer" by Michael Breggar Sign up with your name and email address for a chance to win a FREE copy of one of these books. There will be a total of SIX copies awarded. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now! Please only submit your name and email address once. You will be automatically entered into the contest for a chance to win one of two books. This is a hard copy of a book published by H&R Magic Books that will be mailed postpaid by Charlie Randall. This is open to all who can legally enter; however, any winners who reside outside the U.S. must agree to pay for foreign shipping.We respect your privacy. We will only share your email address with the author. Thank you for entering the drawing. There will be six winners in this drawing. If your name is randomly selected, then you will be notified on how to order your book from Michael Breggar. If you reside outside of the U.S., then you will be notified how much you will owe for foreign shipping. Good luck!

Bob Bengal worked for Hitachi for many years as their “in house” magician. That meant that he had all the benefits like insurance, vacation, 401-K, etc. He was responsible not only for performing at their trade show booths around the world, but also for playing golf with their premiere customers and keeping them happy. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize In this week's chat with Bob, he talks about how he got the job with Hitachi and why he left it. He also talks about and shares performing tips for “behind the trade show booth” to help attract crowds at the booth. You can find the trick we talked about in this week's episode, “Fusillade” (multiple card location) on Doc Eason's website as a DVD at: https://doceason.com/product/fusillade-the-dvd/ The original book is out of print but available for about a hundred bucks on Amazon or eBay. The Dream Job Scott Wells with Bob Bengel Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Enter the Drawing for a Chance to Win a Copy of "Know Brainer" by Michael Breggar Sign up with your name and email address for a chance to win a FREE copy of one of these books. There will be a total of SIX copies awarded. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now! Please only submit your name and email address once. You will be automatically entered into the contest for a chance to win one of two books. This is a hard copy of a book published by H&R Magic Books that will be mailed postpaid by Charlie Randall. This is open to all who can legally enter; however, any winners who reside outside the U.S. must agree to pay for foreign shipping.We respect your privacy. We will only share your email address with the author. Thank you for entering the drawing. There will be six winners in this drawing. If your name is randomly selected, then you will be notified on how to order your book from Michael Breggar. If you reside outside of the U.S., then you will be notified how much you will owe for foreign shipping. Good luck!

On this week's show we take our first look at the new batch of Ikea smart home products that support matter. Are they worth the money? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: TCL RGB Mini-LED TV with up to 9,000 nits brightness now available AMC Wants To Start Airing Sports Programming to Fight Cord Cutting LG ELECTRONICS LAUNCHES 2026 QNED EVO MINI LED TV LINEUP Will micro-LED ever really replace OLED? Other: NBC Releases First Look at David Boreanaz in The Rockford Files Reboot Are the Low Cost Matter Compatible Devices From Ikea Worth It? On this week's show we take our first look at the new batch of Ikea smart home products that support matter. If you are in the Amazon, Apple, Google, Homey or Samsung ecosystem you can connect these devices directly to your home via matter.  These are some of the lowest cost devices we have seen and they come from a reputable vendor. So how do they work? To answer that, we put the Grillplats plug and two variations of the Bilresa Remote Control (Dual Button and Scroll Wheel) through a two week test. Here is what we found.  GRILLPLATS Plug ($7.99 at Ikea) What can we say? This is a solidly built matter plug for $8 that never misses.  What we like: Extremely affordable — one of the cheapest Matter-over-Thread smart plugs available. Energy monitoring — tracks power usage, voltage, current, and accumulated energy (great for automations like "notify when washer finishes"). Acts as a Thread repeater — helps strengthen and extend your smart home mesh network. Compact & sturdy design with manual on/off button. Easy setup via QR code. Fast, responsive control. What you should consider: Power limits — max 300W for motor loads (e.g., not ideal for fridges, dryers, or high-inductive appliances). Energy reporting through matter is not fully supported by all automation ecosystems. . Can be physically wide and block adjacent outlets on some power strips. Excellent value if you already have a Thread network and mainly need basic on/off control. It's a strong budget pick, but not perfect for heavy appliances. BILRESA remote control kit ($14.99 at Ikea) These dual-button remotes make it much easier to control your smart products. You can use them to turn devices on and off, dim lights, change colors, or activate groups and preset scenes. And at about $5 a piece they are the best value remote out there! What we like: extremely cheap — one of the most affordable Matter-over-Thread smart remotes available. Simple & intuitive — two clearly different buttons (with indentations) for quick on/off, scenes, dimming, or groups. Supports single press, double press, and long press (up to 6 actions total). Battery powered (2x AAA) — long life and easy to replace. Can be placed anywhere (magnetic back + adhesive metal plate for wall mounting). Compact and unobtrusive design — looks like a simple light switch on the wall. Responsive! Almost no delay from button push to device/scene activation. What you should consider: Setup can be finicky — pairing takes too long and fails requiring multiple attempts.Once device in the tree pack would not pair and said it was already in a home. Even a factory reset (done multiple times) would not fix this issue. After a call with Ikea Tech Support. A new three pack was sent out.  Limited feedback — a small status LED doesn't give much information. Fantastic budget remote if you want simple physical control for lights and scenes in a Matter smart home. Just be aware that two button actions are required to turn a light on and off. So if you are using it to control lights you may make a single press on the larger button turn a lamp on and a single press on the smaller button turn the lamp off. Hitting the first button does not toggle the state of the controlled device.   BILRESA remote control with Scroll Wheel ($9.99 at Ikea)  Use to turn smart products on/off, dim and change the color of light sources, or operate a group or preset scenes. With this controller you get three sets of buttons which are indicated by a small LED. Each set has a single, double, and long press. In addition there is a scroll wheel that is supposed to dim lights. The dimmer did not work with homekit over matter but even if it did the action is difficult to uses since the wheel is slick and slippery. Moving between groups is cumbersome as well. You have to wake up the device to see which group you are currently on. Or just dive in and see what happens! What we like: Cheap! Versatile controls — Scroll wheel for dimming/brightness or color temp/RGB adjustments (if you can get the wheel to scroll). Up to 9 programmable inputs. Compact and portable — Small (about 2.75" x 2" x 1"), easy to hold or mount on walls/fridges.  What you should consider: Scroll wheel feel and usability issues — Slippery, hard to rotate (especially on a table), wobbly, or lacking grip/texture.  Ecosystem limitations — Wheel functionality is poorly supported in some platforms like Apple HomeKit and Google Home.  Setup and documentation frustrations — Pairing can be tricky  Great concept and price but we recommend waiting for firmware fixes and broader Matter support. Consider the simpler dual-button BILRESA version. 

ScheduleThursday, May 14, 20269:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Dealer Room Open11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Session #412:30 to 2:00 p.m. – Dealer Room Open2:00 to 3:30 p.m. – Session #56:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Cocktails & Close Up7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Dinner & Show View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode will be posted after I get some sleep. Collector Expo 2026 Day Three Report Scott Wells with van Roessel, Henderson, Blackstone, Dreyer, Levine, Sandy, Boyce, and Smith Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

ScheduleTuesday, May 12, 202610:00 a.m. – Registration Opens1:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Dealer Room Open4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Session #17:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Session #28:30 to 11:30 p.m. – Dealer Room OpenWednesday, May 13, 20269:00 a.m. – First Group Bus to NYPL/Lincoln Center10:15 a.m. – Second Group Bus to NYPL/Lincoln Center11:30 a.m. – First Group Leaves NYPL/Lincoln Center12:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Dealer Room Open12:30 p.m. – Second Group Leaves NYPL/Lincoln Center7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Session #38:30 to 11:30 p.m. – Dealer Room Open View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. Magic Collector Expo 2026 Days One and Two Scott Wells with Averbook, Beam, Ewing, Holstein, Cohn, Patella, and Charvet Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

La quedada de mayo ha sido larga y se ha dividido en 2 partes. En esta segunda parte se han tratado los siguientes temas. Temas: Router MiFi 5G de la marca ZTE U50. Primer contacto con Google Home usando Gemini. Como llevar Alexa de viaje con solo la conexión de nuestro teléfono. Pregunta sobre PIN y PUK de una tarjeta SIM, código de verificación y bloqueo de un iPhone. Enlaces de interés: Router 5G ZTE U50 en Amazon. Enlace a router ZTE U50 en Amazon App ZTElink en App Store para iOS. Enlace a ZTElink en App Store para iOS

Tänast saadet alustame sellega, kuidas kolleeg Ronald Liive ja Delfi TV eksperiment paljastas, kui palju privaatseid andmeid on meie kohta tegelikult internetiavarustest vabalt leitavad. Eksperiment on tekitanud palju vastukaja ja pannud juba riigiameteid andmetele ligipääse üle vaatama. Gemini peaks nüüd paljudes Euroopa riikides jõudma Google Home nutikõlaritesse, aga kas ka Eestis? Räägime mineviku-AI-ga ehk umbes sajanditaguste andmete põhjal õpetatud AI-juturobot Talkie-ga.Meelis testis Huawei soodsat nutikella ja Glen proovis mitmeid hea hinnaga ja trendikaid juhtmega kõrvaklappe:Saate teemad:- Ronald Liive ja Delfi TV ühine eksperiment paljastas privaatse info kättesaadavuse avalikus ruumis ja pani riigiametid tegutsema.- Millal jõuab Gemini Eestis Google Home nutikõlaritesse?- Apple'ilt mõisteti kohtus välja suur summa, sest Siri on lubatust rumalam. - Vaatame tulevikku minevikust ehk aastast 1930.- Meelis testis Huawei soodsat spordikella Watch GT6- Glen proovis valikut odavaid juhtmega kõrvaklappe, et aru saada moodsa retrotrendi põhjustest:SoundMAGIC E80Moondrop Old Fashioned 40mm On-Ear HeadphonesTRUTHEAR Crinacle Zero:BLUE2Sennheiser IE200Sennheiser CX 400 IIKZ Castor In Ear MonitorFiio Wiind SnowskyApple EarPodsKui sul on meile küsimusi või tahad jagada oma kogemusi tehnikamaailmas, kirjuta meile: digisaade@geenius.ee.Saadet teevad Hans Lõugas, Glen Pilvre ja Meelis Väljamäe.Tunnusmuusika: Glen Pilvre, Paul Oja.

Au programme de l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité de cet épisode : Du côté des applications et du web NVDA 2026.1 est disponible pour tous. Google Home : découvrez les 16 nouveautés de la dernière mise à jour. SM BungSang, application de transcription en braille musical pour macOS. PiccyBot arrive sur les lunettes Meta. Astuce NVDA : Saviez-vous que NVDA a un moyen rapide de lire tout ce qui se trouve dans votre presse-papiers ? Utilitaire : Rosetta Check vous aide à chasser les apps Intel de votre Mac. Le reste de l'actu Nouveauté : Victor Reader Stratus 2. Les lunettes intelligentes d'IA aideront les coureurs aveugles et malvoyants à courrir le marathon de Londres. Attention au trottoir » : un chien guide robotisé doté d'IA utilise la voix pour guider les déficients visuel en temps réel. Retour sur la préparation d'action en justice sur l'innaccessibilité du site impots.gouv.fr Foire Aux Questions Les questions de la semaine : Question de Valérie sur comment mettrre notre lien affilié Amazon en Favoris, Signets, Marques Pages ou sur l'écran d'accueil d'un smartphone. Solution 1 : utiliser ce lien pour vos Favroris, Signets Marques Pages ou sur l'écran d'accueil de votre smartphone. Solution 2 : mettre ce raccourcis sur l'écran d'accueil de votre iPhone / iPad. Retour sur la question de Tanguy de la semaine dernière à propos de contrôleurs connectés de fils pilotes de radiateurs électriques. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Alain, André, Jean-Marc et Myriam pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur la page oxytude.org/contact. Pour nous soutenir via Paypal, c'est sur la page paypal.me/oxytude. Pour vos achats sur Amazon, passez par notre lien affilié oxytude.org/amazon.. Pour animer cet épisode Fabrice, Pascale et Philippe.

Everyone's favorite close-up comedy magician, Bill Malone, joins us this week. He gives us his all including his career, his starring role on a TV show (NCIS Los Angeles) his first magic bar work, learning from a comedian, working trade shows around the world for years, training executives, his relationship with Ed Marlo, opening Malone's Magic Bar in Boca Raton, Florida, his health scare that nearly ended his life, and he tells us about his forthcoming book that will hopefully be released in 2027. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Bill doesn't hold back anything from our candid discussion this week. He talks about his initial reticence in approaching tables as he was getting started, learning how to draw and hold a crowd at a trade show, how he “found” his comedic character, people who influenced his life and career, the development of Malone's Magic Bar in Boca Raton, Florida, his health scare that nearly cost him his life, and his new book. Lots of stuff packed into this episode. Bill Malone - Bill Malone Scott Wells with Bill Malone Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Visit the website for tickets and more information: https://www.pa1magicclub.org/

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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. https://rufus.ie/en/ Kasa Smart Plug Mini with Energy Monitoring, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, Wi-Fi Simple Setup, No Hub Required (KP115), White INIT STUFF Sudoers Apps apt update && apt install -y psmisc screen net-tools snapd pipx xbindkeys xbindkeys-config git nmap mono-runtime etherwake cloudflare-ddns mlocate samba # python pipx gahh su plex - pipx install python-kasa # sudo mkdir /root/PYTHONVENV/ python3 -m venv /root/PYTHONVENV/ pipx install python-kasa pipx ensurepath # update db mount -a sed 's//media//g' -i.bak /etc/updatedb.conf updatedb Contab 0 0 * * * /usr/local/bin/cloudflare-ddns --update-now 0 7 * * * /usr/local/bin/etherwake -i enp1s0 -D "d8:bb:c1:a2:2c:0b" 0 3 * * * /usr/bin/veracrypt -d 0 0 5 * * /usr/local/sbin/BSA.sh Mounts cat /etc/fstab UUID=2317187b-c592-46a7-8d8e-45c7d1eae7fc / ext4 errors=remount-ro 0 1 UUID=61A0-586A /boot/efi vfat umask=0077 0 1 UUID=db166a45-1afb-47dc-85cd-cbfcb06a9766 none swap sw 0 0 # data UUID=dbb20dc6-9487-4510-9ab1-c7bbc3014cdb /media/data ext4 defaults,nofail,noatime 0 2 # moredata UUID=5df24408-36ae-4205-8ecb-9d523dc4d820 /media/moredata ext4 defaults,nofail,noatime 0 2 # backup UUID=c1aac0d2-73ca-4d95-883f-5e1f43b5cd13 /media/backup ext4 defaults,nofail,noatime 0 2 Tunefs sudo tune2fs -c 5 -i 7d -C 1 /dev/sdd2 sudo tune2fs -c 5 -i 7d -C 1 /dev/sdb1 sudo tune2fs -c 5 -i 7d -C 1 /dev/sda1 sudo tune2fs -c 5 -i 7d -C 1 /dev/sdc1 XFCE Autologin # /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf [Seat:*] autologin-user=plex autologin-user-timeout=0 # Enable service systemctl enable lightdm UPower ( do not run pwrstatd ) cat ./UPower/UPower.conf [UPower] EnableWattsUpPro=false NoPollBatteries=false IgnoreLid=false UsePercentageForPolicy=true PercentageLow=10 PercentageCritical=3 PercentageAction=2 TimeLow=1200 TimeCritical=300 TimeAction=120 CriticalPowerAction=HybridSleep PLEX RESTORE/BACKUP /home/plex/Library /media/moredata/_PLEX/usr/lib/plexmediaserver/ Backup ? https://github.com/sinicide/ansible-vm/blob/master/roles/plex/files/pms-backup.sh Autostart Plex /home/plex/.config/autostart# cat PLEX_STARTUP.desktop [Desktop Entry] Encoding=UTF-8 Version=0.9.4 Type=Application Name=KODI_STARTUP Comment=KODI_STARTUP Exec=/home/plex/.local/bin/Plex.sh OnlyShowIn=XFCE; StartupNotify=false Terminal=false Hidden=false RunHook=0 OMBI Sabnsbd+ IDK ... ?!!?!?!? 251 pipx install git+https://github.com/sabnzbd/sabnzbd.git 252 pipx install sabnzbd 253 pipx inject sabnzbd feedparser configobj cherrypy portend chardet cheetah3 puremagic guessit babelfish tmdbsimple 254 pipx install sabnzbd 255 python3 -m venv venv 256 source venv/bin/activate 257 pip install -r requirements.txt 258 cat > ~/sabnzbd/sabnzbd-wrapper.sh ~/sabnzbd/sabnzbd-wrapper.sh

Doug Scheer has been performing thousands of school assembly shows since 1987. He has a proven formula that he fine tunes every year as he returns to many of the same schools year after year because of his entertaining and educational programs. There is more to school shows than just considering them as an oversized birthday party show. It involves a lot more business acumen in booking the shows and keeping clients happy. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I am not a children's entertainer, but I know a lot of listeners specialize in that field, so I think it's important to bring you experts in this field to help share their experience and perhaps encourage you to pursue such a lucrative career. In this week's episode, Doug shares a lot of the secrets behind his success, including how he has franchised his magic show to allow others to perform his routines in their school assembly shows. He has been a featured speaker/lecturer at kid show conventions where he has opened his books to anyone willing to make the effort. Scheer Sharing Scott Wells with Doug Scheer Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. This week's sponsor is the S.A.M. Parent Assembly #1 Salute to Magic. Please click on the graphic above for more information.

Dan Stapleton is one of those magicians who has seen it all and now in his 60's could easily set his remaining days on “cruise control” for the rest of his life; however, that is not who he is. He was a cruise magician for 23 years and served as a cruise director, too. Early in his career, he performed in Circus World where he got his chops at performing illusions. But his passion and goal was always to work on Main Street in Disney World as a demonstrator in the magic shop. That opportunity came to him and he loved his days doing it. He also appeared on America's Got Talent [sic] where he was summarily dismissed, but he has a good story about that. In his semi-retirement he has managed a resort hotel in Orlando and now coordinates the Florida State Magic Collectors conferences. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Dan has so many stories that they would fill a book. He has recounted many of them in VANISH Magazine over the years in his column. But this week he shares some of those stories, and more, as he opens up about his experience being voted off of AGT yet how even today, it still helps him book shows. He chats about the status of magic on cruise ships, magic conventions, and more. On Cruise Control Scott Wells with Dan Stapleton Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. This week's sponsor is the S.A.M. Parent Assembly #1 Salute to Magic. Please click on the graphic above for more information.

Explore Orion smart glasses, AI-powered mobility tools, voice-activated air fryers, and the accessibility challenges in today's tech. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share listener stories, practical tips, and plenty of laughs as they dive into the evolving world of assistive technology. [Sponsor] This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! In this listener-focused episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun start with community emails and reactions to AI tools like Perplexity and Claude, reflecting on their practical uses for blind and low-vision users. The conversation moves through the rising cost of Microsoft apps and the confusing difference between one-off licensing and discount online offers. Accessibility is a major theme as a listener raises concerns about destination-based lifts, prompting a lively discussion about hotel infrastructure and inclusivity. Then, the hosts switch to home tech, sharing creative solutions and reviews for air fryers, including voice-activated and accessible models like those from Emerson. They also discuss Orion smart glasses, how AI-powered navigation is changing mobility, and the importance of balancing modern tools with traditional skills like cane travel. Listener emails explore AI in daily life, prompt strategies for Orion, and managing smart home ecosystems with Google Home, Sonos, and Apple HomePods. Throughout, Steven and Shaun highlight community knowledge, tips, and the occasional humorous detour into violently sleeping or fish hammocks. Share your experiences with accessible tech and AI tools. Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Voicemail: 1-877-803-4567 WhatsApp: 1-613-481-0144 ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For many decades, Joe Eddie and Betty Fairchild were “road warriors” traversing the country to perform at state and country fairs. They toured with assistants and even a big cat that kept them on the road over 40 weeks out of the year. At one point, they had a residency in Las Vegas at the Riviera with their big show. Now retired from trouping and performing, Joe Eddie has retired to Florida where he builds quality hand-made props and cases for professional magicians. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize In this week's episode, Joe Eddie gives us a walking tour of his workshop during the first half hour of our chat. Then Betty joins us during the last half to enliven the mood and share stories from the road from her perspective. I think one of the best stories they shared is the one about the inspector who “inspected” their big cat during a break at one of their shows. Playing Fairs Scott Wells with Joe Eddie and Betty Fairchild Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

On this week's show: Google finally lets Workspace users into the Google Home party, Aqara keeps busy with new hubs, thermostats, and sensors, Samsung trims the price tag on its 2026 Frame TVs, Hisense adds a smaller CanvasTV that still wants to be art, LG shows off a mighty new MAGNIT Micro LED system, and Sony teases some serious RGB tech. There's also a peek at the Home Assistant roadmap, project updates, and so much more!

Magic dealer, creator, consultant, lecturer, and performer, Paul Richards joins us this week as we talk about a treasure chest full of topics. Paul has been at the epicenter of innovation first as a brick and mortar magic shop owner, then online dealer, coordinator of one day magic events, as well as a well-known and highly respected magic dealer. He is often seen at all of the large magic conventions like Blackpool, MAGIC Live!, Magifest, and others.As a result of being in the forefront of magic innovation, keep that in perspective as you listen to this week's episode. You will see some trends that have started and perhaps get some idea of where we're going…at least from Paul's perspective. But you can use your own precognitive powers to prognosticate what the future of magic will bring us. This is just your “leaping off” place. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Paul has recently returned from the Blackpool magic convention in England and has a lot to say about that event But he also attends many other conventions throughout the year as a dealer and he gives us his perspective on their differences. He was the creator of the “Real Magic Roadshow” that featured a handful of magic creators in a sort of one day mini-convention. He also talks this week about his Elmwood Magic Shop which was a brick and mortar shop in Buffalo, New York, and the future of these storefront shops versus online sellers. Magic Trends Scott Wells with Paul Richards Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Can you actually escape Google — and is it even worth trying? Will is back with a real-talk update on his de-Googling journey, and it turns out leaving Big Tech is a lot messier (and funnier) than it sounds.Josh and Will dig into what's actually been easy to switch out (browser and passwords — no sweat), what's been a nightmare (70 randomly sorted photo folders, anyone?), and what might be impossible to fully escape (looking at you, Google Maps). Will also shares his plans to ditch Google Home for local-only smart home tech — and explains why the home server rabbit hole is officially open.Whether you're privacy-curious or just tired of paying for subscriptions, this episode gives you an honest, no-hype look at what de-Googling actually looks like in the real world — plus two practical tips to get started today.Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, social links, and ways to support us.Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Check out our episodes on the Reflection App, and then sign-up for the App⁠ today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even better with our affiliate discount.Ever wanted to create detailed walkthroughs in the easiest way possible? Check out our episode on Scribe and all that it can do for your training needs, SOPs, or troubleshooting docs.Build a world limited only by your imagination in Topia! A virtual world-building tool built to bring you and any of your virtual guests together. Interested in signing up and learning more? Reach out to us or Topia and let them know we sent you!

Michael Breggar is a columnist for The Linking Ring journal (the house organ for the I.B.M.) and has written dozens of articles about putting new scripting ideas to old close-up tricks. He has also authored several books that fit his style and are quite cleverly written. For example, “The Expert at the Cod Table” by S.W. Ordfish and “Raiders of the Lost Card” by “Jerseyana” Michael Breggar. These tongue-in-cheek titles give a glimpse into his comical and satirical thinking and writing.Michael has also invented and marketed several magic tricks (mostly with a comedic mental twist) that are part of some professional magician's repertoires. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize The reason I wanted to talk with my friend on the podcast this week was to let the rest of the magic community into his creative mind with the hopes that listeners will be inspired to think of some of the old tricks that they (we) have been performing for years and consider updating them with clever new scripting. But our conversation quickly becomes quite deep as we talk about the importance of building a strong routine and act using the three legs of building a show. In a world of short attention span, we should consider the importance of how every little thing matters that influences our audience's perception of our magic. Everything Matters Scott Wells with Michael Breggar Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

John Guastaferro has his priorities straight. He thinks of others before himself. From his magic career to his professional life as a director on the board of Hundai's “Hope on Wheels” philanthropic organization. John has just released the third book in his close-up card magic trilogy “The Final Degree.” In these books, John emphasizes how small degrees of change can make a big difference in the effect on your audience. You can see how he puts his work into action when he performs in the Close-Up Gallery of the Magic Castle. As to his philanthropic activities, John works with this group several months out of the year in helping raise money for cancer research in children. And as if that doesn't keep him busy enough, he is also an accomplished flamenco-style guitar player. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize John Guastaferro as the executive director for Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Genesis Inspiration Foundation, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Guastaferro is responsible for advancing the missions of both foundations while maintaining current successes, driving program growth, developing diversified revenue streams, and building greater community awareness. As you can imagine, that takes a lot of his time throughout the year and we discuss all that in this week's episode. John is a regular performer at the Magic Castle and we chat during the first few minutes about what it was like for his first time at working there and how others may overcome their hesitancy of auditioning to perform there. When we recorded this episode, his new book “The Final Degree” was about to be released. It is now available through the publisher, Vanishing, Inc. and other fine magic shops. We also talk a little bit about his passion with the guitar. This flamenco-styiings feature original compositions that can be heard on iTunes and Spotify, among other platforms and I highly recommend listening to it. It is very soothing and relaxing music. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. The Nth Degree and Final Degree by John Guastaferro Sign up with your name and email address for a chance to win a FREE copy of one of these books. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now! Please only submit your name and email address once. You will be automatically entered into the contest for a chance to win one of two books. This is a hard copy of a book published by Vanishing, Inc. but John agreed to pay for foreign shipping, should a winner reside outside the U.S.We respect your privacy. We will only share your email address with the author. Thank you for entering the contest. There will be two winners in this contest. If your name is randomly selected, then you will be notified on how to order your book from John Guastaferro. Good luck!

Dean Carnegie is the host of The Magic Detective podcast. He has blown past 100 episodes and there appears no stopping in sight. His podcast takes deep dives into the lives and worlds of magicians (mostly from yesteryear) and released sporadically as his research unearths something of interest. Beyond his podcast and blogging, he is also an accomplished artist having painted the visages of several magicians from our history. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week Dean tells us how he got involved in producing his podcast and his interest in magic history. He also tells us about his lifelong passion for art and some of the people who inspired his artwork. For more information on the Needles Swallowing trick, but sure to read the blog on this classical effect on Dean's website by Clicking Here. Whether you are a collector, magic historian, or aficionado of art, you are sure to enjoy this week's episode. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

The National President of the S.A.M. is often referred to as “Most Illustrious.” This week's guest, John Midgley, is a Past National President and also a “Most Wonderful Illustrator” creating magic posters and graphic novels. As a magician, he is one of the house magicians at Nashville's “House of Cards” where he regularly entertains at the card table. Not content with just those vocations/hobbies, John can also play multiple musical instruments. Oh, and his “regular” job during the day is as a Licensed Therapist. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week John talks about how, during the COVID lockdown, he learned to create art using his digital tablet. He likes to create magic posters for many who have not been as well recognized in the magic community with their own original artwork. He also tells us about how he came to perform magic later in life after first pursuing a career as a Licensed Therapist. He talks about balancing his two careers (therapy and magic) with the duties of a father, too. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Click on the image above to visit the website where you can get more information on this book and order your copy. Strolling for Dollars: How You Can Make a Living Doing Close-Up Magic Sign up with your name and email address for a chance to win a FREE copy. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now! This book is “print on demand” so this contest is open to our listeners in the U.S. (of course) but also in Canada and the U.K.We respect your privacy. We will only share your email address with the author. Thank you for entering the contest. There will only be one winner in this contest. If your name is randomly selected, then you will be notified on how to order your book from Jason Bird. Good luck!

Once upon a time in a distant place near the Sands and Stardust of our memories was a kingdom below the desert called Caesar's Magic Empire. Well known magicians performed there among many younger, magicians who became very well known after they honed their craft before thousands of diners and revelers.Yes, this was a real place (but not below ground) that was a premier, immersive dinner-show attraction at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, operating from 1997 to 2002. Many fledgling magicians got their start there, one of whom is our guest in this episode: Jason Bird.Today Jason is a successful magician who specializes in close-up strolling and has recently written the ultimate treatise on the craft called, “Strolling for Dollars.” View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week Jason tells us about how a young teenage boy left home in search of the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip and found himself as regular, strolling magician at the new Caesar's Magic Empire. For those who never visited the kingdom or even if you did visit, everyone should enjoy a fun trip back through time as we visit the Empire in our minds. Also, Jason and Scott give us some tips and advice for strolling magic (trick selection, marketing, handling audiences, etc.) many of which come from Jason's new book “Strolling for Dollars.” Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Click on the image above to visit the website where you can get more information on this book and order your copy. Strolling for Dollars: How You Can Make a Living Doing Close-Up Magic Sign up with your name and email address for a chance to win a FREE copy. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now This book is “print on demand” so this contest is open to our listeners in the U.S. (of course) but also in Canada and the U.K.We respect your privacy. We will only share your email address with the author. Thank you for entering the contest. There will only be one winner in this contest. If your name is randomly selected, then you will be notified on how to order your book from Jason Bird. Good luck!

On this week's show: Google Home lets you delete its pre-made routines, Sonos shows profit but not growth, IKEA's leaked Matter light driver, Heiman joins Works with Home Assistant with Thread-based safety sensors, a pick of the week, project updates, AI updates, and so much more!

When in Las Vegas, most magicians plan to see shows by other magicians like Mike Hammer, Mac King, David Copperfield, and others. But there are other attractions not to be missed whilst visiting Sin City. One major attraction (in terms of both scope and physical size) is the Neon Museum. Just a few blocks from the downtown Fremont Street Experience lies one of the best kept secrets of the city. As casinos, hotels, motels, coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants turn out their lights for their last time, the glitz lives on at this outdoor museum. It is a feast for the eyes whether you go during the day or night. Both deliver extraordinary visual awe as you view the past to see some of these iconic signs that don't just live in history but now reside in their own “boneyard.” This week, Johann Rucker, one of the museum's curators tells us about the history of the museum and, perhaps why it is of historical importance to magicians. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Among the many signs and lights in the museum lies the statue of Siegfried and Roy. When the Mirage was torn down along with the Secret Garden, that left the statue of the legendary duo standing alone on the Strip. To preserve it from seeing the wrecking ball or local dump (or going in someone's private museum), the Neon Museum decided to preserve and display it in their outdoor exhibit. Though it has no neon lights adorning or shining on it, it stands now preserved among the rest of the historical landmarks as Siegfried and Roy take their spot in history for the world to see and remember how they changed the face of Las Vegas forever. The official unveiling of the statue is expected to take place on April 25, 2026. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

On this week's show we review the Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor and ask are expensive audio wires bananas? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.  News: Netflix is about to stop working on some older smart TVs and consoles Another Cable TV Network Announces It Will Shut Down in April Broadband Usage Jumps by 9.9% in Q4 Peacock Strikes Gold With Outsized Olympics, Super Bowl Audiences Other: Neil Blanchard  "transmission line"Designs Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor Review The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Buy Now $83) is a game-changer for smart home enthusiasts. Its standout feature is the ability to divide a room of 40㎡ or ~430 sq ft into multiple (up to 30) distinct zones using advanced mmWave radar technology. This allows for some really cool home automations like triggering kitchen lights when someone enters the boundary. This effectively allows one sensor to act like up to 30 allowing personalized scenes based on exact positions far beyond what standard motion sensors can do. Features:

As Monty Python would say, "and now for something completely different.” This podcast tries to explore all facets of our jewel we call magic. And one part of our entertainment community has its roots in the side show. Specifically, in the early to mid-1900's magicians were part of the traveling carnivals and performed side show acts using such illusions as the stocks, blade box, and more. But as the magicians went to the legitimate stage, the other side show performers stayed behind as independent nomads. But their business of finding work is just as important as magicians trying to find work. And for “freaks” in today's world, there are fewer venues (and perhaps audiences) who can “stomach” watching some of their acts. Moreover, freaks have become less shocking as being obesely overweight and covered in tattoos are now common sites at your local WalMart shopping centers. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week Lizard Man tells us about why he chose to pursue a life and a lifestyle different from the “norm” and his commitment to getting tattoos and body piercings all over his body. But part of the focus of our conversation is how similar yet different our two crafts are when it comes to marketing. Magicians have a community to help, support, and direct, but the side show community is less giving and supportive. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Jay Alexander is a mentalist who operates and performs at the San Francisco Magic Theater. More than just a mentalist, Jay performs across the country and even entertains as half-time entertainment at major sporting events. He has been a resident of San Fran since 1986 and has seen it go through a lot of changes, including Earthquake McGoon's where a trove of Carter posters was unearthed. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Jay has a lot of great advice for performers and mentalists in this episode. Having an expansive background in mentalism, he has “cracked the code” to make mentalism seen, heard, and entertaining in the loud environment of basketball stadiums. He shares ideas with us this week along with stories about his theater and Earthquake McGoon's. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

A new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein's emails makes one thing painfully clear: Epstein was a central figure in the lives of a lot of big names in tech, and had influence on a surprising number of companies and executives. David and Nilay talk through what we've learned from the new emails so far. Then they turn to Anthropic's spicy new Super Bowl ads about... ads, which caused a big reaction from OpenAI (which is betting big on ads). They also discuss this week's antitrust hearing about Netflix's purchase of Warner Bros., the latest in Brendan Carr is a Dummy, Google Home's big buttons upgrade, and much more. Further reading: Here's how Epstein broke the internet Former Windows 8 boss recruited Epstein to help negotiate his messy Microsoft exit Jeffrey Epstein arranged a meeting with Tim Cook for the former head of Windows The Epstein files  Google co-founder Sergey Brin visited Epstein's private island and traded emails with Ghislaine Maxwell. It turns out Elon Musk didn't exactly ‘refuse' the invite to Jeffrey Epstein's island.  Will Elon Musk's emails with Jeffrey Epstein derail his very important year?  Bill Gates says accusations contained in Epstein files are ‘absolutely absurd' Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live  ‘We've basically funded an elite global pedophile ring since 2015.'  Anthropic says ‘Claude will remain ad-free,' unlike an unnamed rival Anthropic's blog post: Claude is a space to think Sam Altman responds to Anthropic's ‘funny' Super Bowl ads  OpenAI's CMO on X Nvidia CEO denies he's ‘unhappy' with OpenAI Netflix lands in the middle of a culture war during Senate hearing Everyone is stealing TV  Disney says Josh D'Amaro will replace Bob Iger as CEO  FCC aims to ensure “only living and lawful Americans” get Lifeline benefits Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space — or so he says  Peloton's gamble on expensive new hardware has yet to pay off Google Home finally adds support for buttons  Raspberry Pi is raising prices again as memory shortages continue  Valve's Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing  Aluminium: Why Google's Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices