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On this week's show we look into our crystal ball to see what is on the Home Theater Horizon. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: 2026 Value Electronics TV Shootout: Samsung Snaps Sony TV Streak CarPlay video coming with iOS 27 WGA Seeks Injunction to Block Deal's Closing What is on the Home Theater Horizon Home theater technology is advancing quickly and the trend is moving toward wireless setups, brighter and more flexible displays, AI-powered calibration, immersive spatial audio, and simpler high-end installations. Today we take a look at what we can expect over the next couple of years. Displays: Brighter, Wireless, and Modular Ultra-thin wireless OLEDs: LG's OLED evo W6, also called the Wallpaper TV, is part of their 2026 evo lineup. It's incredibly thin — just 9 millimeters thick — and features a true wireless design. All your devices plug into a separate Zero Connect Box that can sit up to 10 meters away. The box then sends 4K video and audio wirelessly to the TV with almost no quality loss. The TV also includes Hyper Radiant Color Technology. This delivers much higher brightness — up to 3.9 times brighter than standard OLEDs — along with deeper black levels and fewer reflections. For gamers, it supports 4K at 165 Hertz, G-SYNC, and very fast response times. MicroLED and RGB advancements: MicroLED displays — including variants like Micro RGB or TriChroma — are becoming popular for luxury home theater setups. They deliver perfect blacks like OLED screens, but with much higher brightness, no burn-in risk, and modular designs that let you create custom sizes, such as 136-inch or even larger cinema walls. Brands like LG with their MAGNIT Active Micro LED, Samsung, and Sony are leading the way, offering seamless, cinema-certified picture quality. Consumer versions are still quite expensive — often six figures for a full wall — but they're becoming more realistic and affordable over time. Mini RGB: These TVs are poised to be a big hit because they combine the best of both worlds: the perfect blacks and contrast of OLED with the extreme brightness, longevity, and modular flexibility of MicroLED-style RGB technology. By using advanced Mini RGB LED backlighting, Mini RGB delivers stunning HDR performance, vibrant colors, and seamless large-screen designs ideal for luxury home theaters — all without burn-in worries. Sony's reputation for premium picture processing, cinema-grade calibration, and build quality gives their Mini RGB  a clear edge over competitors, making these TVs the top choice for serious enthusiasts who want theater-like visuals that will stay impressive for years to come. Projectors: Triple-laser UST (ultra-short-throw) and standard models dominate, with brighter outputs (thousands of ISO lumens), wider color gamuts (e.g., 110% BT.2026), Dolby Vision support, and 4K/8K capabilities. Examples include XGIMI Horizon 20 Max, AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro, and Hisense models. Laser is now the baseline for premium performance. Audio: Wireless Immersion and Modular Systems Wireless multi-speaker ecosystems: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is rolling out more widely including the LG Sound Suite. This enables cable-free speaker placement with accurate panning. Sony's BRAVIA Theatre lineup (Trio, Bar 7/9, etc.) emphasizes modular wireless components with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, phantom speakers (up to 24 channels), and room calibration. Advanced AVRs and processors: Denon, Onkyo, and others offer higher-channel support (9.4+), Dirac Live/Audyssey calibration, and AI room tuning. Multi-channel processors use Audio over IP for fewer wires in custom installs. Immersive extras: Haptic furniture, synchronized smart lighting using the  Philips HDMI Sync Box 2.1, and AI acoustic optimization for real-time adjustments. Other Notable Trends AI integration: Automatic calibration, content optimization, and adaptive environments including  room mapping for sound and light.. Hybrid/immersive rooms: 360-degree or wraparound video with spatial audio, plus premium formats inspired by commercial cinema (laser projection, higher baselines like 7.1+ with height channels). Lifestyle focus: Movable displays, aesthetically integrated speakers, mainly acoustically transparent designs, and easier setups for non-dedicated rooms. There are some exciting technologies shaping the next couple of years in home theater. Displays are getting brighter, thinner, and more flexible with ultra-thin wireless designs. High-performance UST laser projectors will bring huge screens to rooms where it was never possible before. And the shift toward truly wireless, immersive audio will fill any room with rich, room-filling sound. Best of all, your entire system will adapt to your room with the touch of a button!

"Think about what organs lie in the radiation field, and anything that lies in that radiation field is likely going to have some potential temporary—hopefully temporary—side effects. If you think about the pelvis, the things that live in there are the bladder, urethra, some bowel, rectum, reproductive organs, skin, some lymph nodes. And so, all of those things could potentially have associated side effects," ONS member Kayla Kafka-Peterson, BSN, RN, ROCN™, nurse navigator and leader in the brachytherapy and peri-anesthesia programs at UCLA Health, in Los Angeles, CA, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about radiation side effects in cancers of the pelvis. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by July 17, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to radiation to the pelvis. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Radiation Site-Specific Side Effects series Episode 301: Radiation Oncology: Side Effect and Care Coordination Best Practices Episode 298: Radiation Oncology: Nursing's Essential Roles ONS Voice articles: Highly Localized, Precision Radiation Therapies Require Nurses to Drive Care Coordination, Patient Education The Intersection of Pelvic Health and Oncology Optimizes Sexual Symptom Management ONS book: Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education (fifth edition) ONS courses: Nurse Navigation and Care During Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer: 2025 ONS Bridge™ Session ONS ROCN™ Certification Review™ ONS/ONCC® Radiation Therapy Certificate™ Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Updated Interventions for Radiation-Induced Diarrhea: Putting Evidence Into Practice With the Oncology Nursing Society Genitourinary Distress: Common Side Effect Sexual Dysfunction: Common Side Effect Brachytherapy: Increased Use in Patients With Intermediate- and High-Risk Prostate Cancers Oncology Nursing Forum article: Effect of Foot Reflexology and Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Pain During Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer ONS Guidelines™ and Symptom Management Resources: Radiodermatitis Radiation-Induced Diarrhea Brachytherapy Huddle Card American Brachytherapy Society American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) GEC-ESTRO Committee International Gynecologic Cancer Society Nursing Certificate Program To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Brachytherapy is delivered two main ways. The most common is LDR and HDR. LDR stands for low-dose-rate radiation, which is the older type of brachytherapy, but it is still very much practiced today. And it is where we put radioactive seeds directly into the tumor or tumor resection bed, depending on what you're treating. And those pieces of radioactive material, such as iodine-125 or palladium-103, those will give off radiation over time and treat the area that they are in, and they will place more or less seeds into the tumor, depending on that patient's needs and their anatomy." TS 3:26 "The most common [side effect] for external beam is bladder irritation—cystitis. It can be some burning, some frequency, some urgency, and it can often mimic a UTI [urinary tract infection]. We also have to make sure our patients do not have a UTI. Most of the time they don't, but we don't want to miss that. Once a UTI has been ruled out, the mucosa in the bladder and the urethra, it has a very high cell turnover rate. And things with a high cellular turnover rate like mucosal linings, they respond to radiation very quickly. They also heal very quickly, but they start to break down quite quickly during radiation." TS 16:15 "For the bladder, some things that we can teach the patients … to keep their urinary system as comfortable as possible during treatment. We really encourage hydration because the more hydrated they are, the more diluted their urine will be and the less acidic it will be. As those tissues start to respond to the radiation, they will become, for lack of a better word, a little bit raw. And if you think of something acidic going on something that is raw, it's going to burn, and these patients do get burning. And so by promoting hydration, their urine becomes less acidic; it doesn't burn as much when they do urinate. And I find a lot of patients who are experiencing the urinary side effects, they don't want to drink because they're afraid to urinate. And it actually makes the burning worse because their urine gets ultra-concentrated." TS 22:29 "Anybody who has a vagina, who receives treatment to the pelvis—it doesn't matter if it's for vaginal cancer or if it's for bowel or rectal—if they have received radiation to the pelvis, they are at risk for vaginal stenosis and adhesions. And this, of course, can be more pronounced in patients who have a higher dose in the vagina or a larger surface volume of the vagina treated. But over time, that tissue, even long after radiation is done, will undergo late changes where they will have continued scar formation, and it starts to lose its elasticity and its functionality. And at times it can stick to itself, causing these adhesions." TS 28:15 "I think a common misconception is that you cannot safely work around radiation. That is something that I have heard a lot. In certain regions of the world, the nurses actually report that they have been having trouble getting good applicants because nobody wants to work in radiation because they think that you'll get radiated, that it's not safe. We've really tried to make radiation safety a big part of our teaching to show that actually, you can safely work around radiation with today's technology." TS 41:43

Nino reports back from DJI's Malta press event with first impressions of the Osmo Pocket 4P, Johnnie's Leica SL3-P video review goes live, and Apple has a mixed week – raising MacBook and iPad prices while also shipping a meaningful Creator Studio update for Final Cut Pro. We also cover Adobe's planned acquisition of Topaz Labs, MultiDyne stepping in to save the MRMC motion-control brand, a new sun-tracking cinema viewfinder app, and a stack of smaller gear and firmware news.  This episode is sponsored by Hollyland — check it out at (25:13). Learn more: LINK Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) Intro & topic outlook (05:32) DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Malta hands-on – 17-stop dynamic range claim and LOFIC sensor tech (26:17) Leica SL3-P review – gorgeous color rendition, confusing menu, now with video review https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-p-review-gorgeous-color-rendition-confusing-menu/ (32:03)  7Artisans DREAM Series Announced – MF 35mm/50mm/75mm T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lens for E/L/Z/RF Mounts https://www.cined.com/7artisans-dream-series-announced-mf-35mm-50mm-75mm-t1-5-full-frame-cine-lens-for-e-l-z-rf-mounts/ (37:07) Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices as AI memory crisis reaches consumer hardware https://www.cined.com/apple-raises-macbook-and-ipad-prices-as-ai-memory-crisis-reaches-consumer-hardware/ (40:04) Apple Creator Studio update adds generate captions, edit detection, and auto mask to Final Cut Pro https://www.cined.com/apple-creator-studio-update-adds-generate-captions-edit-detection-and-auto-mask-to-final-cut-pro/ (52:32) XPPen Pilot Pro review – a versatile editing controller, but not for everyone https://www.cined.com/xppen-pilot-pro-review-a-versatile-editing-controller-but-not-for-everyone/ (58:27) LIGHTFRAMER PRO app introduced – turns iPhone into cinema viewfinder with sun tracking https://www.cined.com/lightframer-pro-app-introduced-turns-iphone-into-cinema-viewfinder-with-sun-tracking/ (1:01:40) MultiDyne acquires MRMC assets – forms new company to revive the motion-control brand https://www.cined.com/multidyne-acquires-mrmc-assets-forms-new-company-to-revive-the-motion-control-brand/ (1:05:33) Adobe to acquire Topaz Labs – AI upscaling and image enhancement, on-device models, standalone apps to continue https://www.cined.com/adobe-to-acquire-topaz-labs-ai-upscaling-and-image-enhancement-on-device-models-standalone-apps-to-continue/ (1:11:21) AtomOS 12.7.0 for Ninja RAW, Ninja TX, and Ninja TX GO released – RAW support for Sony α7R VI, Canon EOS R6 V, and Leica SL3-P https://www.cined.com/atomos-12-7-0-for-ninja-raw-ninja-tx-and-ninja-tx-go-released-raw-support-for-sony-%ce%b17r-vi-canon-eos-r6-v-and-leica-sl3-p/ (1:12:47) ARRI LUKA Unreal Engine plugin announced – virtual ARRI lights and cameras, real-time Lumen previs, DMX and LiveLink control https://www.cined.com/arri-luka-unreal-engine-plugin-announced-virtual-arri-lights-and-cameras-real-time-lumen-previs-dmx-and-livelink-control/ (1:17:11) DaVinci Resolve 21.0.1 released – improved RAW decoding, better HDR delivery, and Sony Alpha 7R VI support https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-0-1-released-improved-raw-decoding-better-hdr-delivery-and-sony-alpha-7r-vi-support/ (1:18:48) rsv.repair by OTTOMATIC introduced – free recovery tool for Sony .RSV files https://www.cined.com/rsv-repair-by-ottomatic-introduced-free-recovery-tool-for-sony-rsv-files/ (1:21:55) KIPON drop-in variable ND PL mount adapter announced with a deep-recessed design https://www.cined.com/kipon-drop-in-variable-nd-pl-mount-adapter-announced-with-a-deep-recessed-design/ (1:23:51) iFootage Shark Slider Pico Pro released with a higher payload https://www.cined.com/ifootage-shark-slider-pico-pro-released-with-a-higher-payload/ (1:27:01) Canon EOS C50, C80, and C400 firmware updates released https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c50-c80-and-c400-firmware-updates-released/

Longtime bridge engineer Domenic Coletti has worked on countless bridges and research projects since HDR hired him in 1993, but to him, they're secondary to the long-lasting human connections he has made in a "small world."

Rencontre avec Clélia Gasquet-Blanchard à l'occasion de la parution de son livre, Faire naître - Ce que le capitalisme fait à la maternité, à La Fabrique éditions.La maternité est un lieu politique. Au-delà des violences gynéco-obstétricales et du pouvoir accaparant du corps médical, Clélia Gasquet-Blanchard démontre que cette emprise n'est ni une fatalité ni un simple effet de la casse de l'hôpital public, et que la médicalisation excessive de la naissance a précisément rendu possible le démantèlement du service public de la maternité.En retraçant l'histoire de la dépossession des savoirs et des solidarités entre femmes, elle renverse notre regard sur l'accouchement, sa marchandisation et les puissantes dynamiques de ségrégation sociale et raciale qui l'entourent.Cet essai appelle à réinventer des liens émancipateurs dans les salles d'accouchement comme hors des murs de l'hôpital afin que la naissance devienne un espace d'autonomie, de savoir partagé et de véritable justice reproductive.Clélia Gasquet-Blanchard est géographe, maîtresse de conférences HDR à l'École des hautes études en santé publique et attachée au Laboratoire ESO du CNRS, Université Rennes 2. Depuis 2019, elle coordonne le réseau de santé SOLIPAM qui prend en charge les femmes enceintes en situation de grande précarité en Île-de-France.Photo © Anthony Francin.Saison #6 : Univers graphique : Mirion Malle | Habillage sonore : Pierre-Antoine Naline, accompagné de la chorale Dònas d'Òlt d'après le chant La Rota composé par Nadèta Carita | À la conversation et à la réalisation : Soazic Courbet. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Rejugando 310: Star Fox vuelve, Elliot sorprende y el terremoto de precios sacude la industria En este episodio 310 de Rejugando, nos juntamos para hacer uno de esos programas que mezclan pasión, análisis y cabreo a partes iguales. Seguimos metidos de lleno en este verano que no da tregua, pero el videojuego tampoco afloja. Esta semana ha sido de las que dejan titulares fuertes: análisis en profundidad de Star Fox, analisis de The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, el lío monumental con el formato físico de Grand Theft Auto VI y la subida salvaje de precios de Xbox. Y sí, fue de esos programas donde empiezas arriba, bajas al barro y vuelves a salir. StarFox regresa en Nintendo Switch 2: nostalgia bien hecha Abrimos con uno de los grandes nombres del programa: el regreso de Star Fox 64 en su nueva revisión para Nintendo Switch 2. La sensación general fue clara: parecía un simple lavado de cara… y al final ha resultado ser bastante más. El esqueleto sigue siendo el mismo clásico que redefinió la saga en Nintendo 64, pero aquí el trabajo técnico es mucho más ambicioso de lo esperado: 60 FPS sólidos. HDR bien aprovechado. Remodelado gráfico notable. Sonido completamente rehecho. Nuevas cinemáticas que expanden la relación entre Fox, Falco, Peppy y Slippy. Modo cooperativo asimétrico. Nuevo modo 4vs4. Lo importante es que sigue funcionando igual de bien que hace casi 30 años: rutas alternativas, secretos, puntuación, rejugabilidad pura y esa sensación arcade que ya casi no existe. La conclusión fue clara: 50 euros por un juego corto pero muy rejugable se sienten hoy casi como una rareza sana dentro del mercado actual. Y eso, viendo cómo está todo, es casi un milagro. The Adventures of Elliot: la gran sorpresa de Square Enix La otra gran parte del programa fue el análisis de Square Enix con su nueva IP: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. Y aquí hubo sorpresa. Venimos de los creadores de Octopath Traveler y Bravely Default, pero esta vez cambian completamente de registro: Action RPG. Combate en tiempo real. Exploración. Viajes temporales. Sistema de armas intercambiables. Magias personalizables. Cooperativo opcional. La premisa es sencilla: Elliot vive en un reino asediado por monstruos y acaba descubriendo una puerta que conecta distintas eras del mismo mundo. Y ahí empieza el gran gancho. Lo interesante está en cómo cada era cambia personajes, ciudades y relaciones, aunque también hubo crítica: muchos mapas reutilizan estructura, y eso puede hacerse repetitivo. Lo mejor: Combate muy adictivo. Sistema de armas variado (espadas, martillos, arcos, boomerangs…). El acompañante mágico “Faie”, que añade profundidad táctica. Posibilidad de cooperativo local. Banda sonora espectacular. Localización al español sorprendentemente buena. Lo peor: Algunas secundarias muy genéricas. Repetición de biomas. Demasiada información en mapa (demasiada ayuda). Aun así, la conclusión fue unánime: es uno de esos juegos que quizá no revoluciona nada, pero consigue que quieras seguir jugando constantemente. Y eso vale muchísimo. Xbox sube precios: el golpe más duro de la semana Y aquí llegó el momento de cambiar radicalmente el tono. Porque Microsoft ha hecho oficial una subida durísima en sus consolas: Xbox Series S → 500€ Xbox Series S → 600€ Xbox Series X → 750€ Xbox Series X → 800€ La sensación dentro del programa fue de incredulidad absoluta. Porque la Series S nació como la consola económica para entrar en Xbox Game Pass. Y ahora esa puerta de entrada vale medio millar de euros. La conversación derivó en algo inevitable: el acceso al videojuego de consola se está encareciendo hasta niveles preocupantes. Se habló mucho del problema generacional: ¿Cómo entra un chaval nuevo a este hobby si solo empezar ya cuesta 500-800€? Esa fue probablemente la gran pregunta del episodio. Steam Machine: buena idea, mal momento También se comentó la nueva Steam Machine. Y aunque la propuesta interesa: SteamOS. Mini-PC. Ecosistema Steam. Formato consola. Los precios son demoledores: Modelo base: 1039€ Modelo superior: 1428€ La conclusión fue sencilla: La idea es buena. El momento económico es terrible. GTA VI y su edición física sin disco: el futuro que nadie quería Y para cerrar, uno de los bombazos. Ya conocemos precio y formato de Grand Theft Auto VI: Edición estándar: 80€ Edición Ultimate: 100€ Hasta ahí, relativamente dentro de lo esperado. Pero el gran problema fue otro: la edición física no lleva disco. Solo código. Esto abrió un debate enorme sobre preservación, coleccionismo y el papel del retail. Además, la versión Ultimate incluye contenido jugable adicional y misiones exclusivas, lo que dejó una sensación incómoda: más que una edición premium, parece que la estándar llega recortada. Y eso dolió. Mucho. Un episodio de contrastes Porque en mitad del ruido, seguimos sentándonos cada semana a hablar de lo que nos apasiona. Y eso sigue intacto. Videojuegos desde todos los ángulos. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Make a Logo on Fiverr The Nearity 360 Alien is not your typical conference camera. Instead of sitting at the front of the room like a traditional webcam or PTZ camera, this tall, table-mounted system is designed to sit in the middle of the action and capture nearly everyone around it. With four built-in cameras, AI framing, multiple meeting modes and optional wireless connectivity, the Nearity 360 Alien is built for boardrooms, hybrid meetings, presentations and conference setups where one camera needs to do the work of several. A Conference Camera Built for the Middle of the Table The Nearity 360 Alien is a 4K wireless camera system designed to capture a room from the center of the table. It uses four cameras to create a panoramic meeting view, then relies on AI to identify speakers and keep people framed. That makes it especially useful for rooms where people are seated around a table instead of lined up in front of a screen. Rather than forcing everyone to crowd around a laptop webcam, the Nearity 360 Alien gives remote participants a clearer view of who is speaking and where they are in the room. The Design Is Big, But That Works in Its Favor The first thing you notice about the Nearity 360 Alien is its size. This is not a tiny puck camera. It is tall, noticeable and built to sit above the table surface. That height is actually a benefit. A smaller conference camera can end up shooting people from too low of an angle, especially in a boardroom. The taller body helps the camera capture faces more naturally, and the built-in quarter-inch mount means you can also place it on a tripod if you need a better eye-level shot. There is one physical limitation: despite the 360 branding, there is a small dead spot where the cameras do not overlap. In most rooms, that will not be a major issue if you position that side toward a wall, monitor or unused side of the table. What Comes in the Box Inside the box, the Nearity 360 Alien includes the main camera unit, power adapter, remote control, USB-A to USB-C cable and a wired microphone puck with a mute button. The microphone connects directly to the camera, and a second mic can be added for larger table setups. The remote is one of the more useful accessories. It lets you change views, adjust modes, mute audio, mute video and control settings without needing to sit next to the computer. That is a big plus if the camera is being used in a meeting room where the laptop or production system is not within easy reach. Ports and Connectivity The Nearity 360 Alien includes DC power, USB-C, Ethernet, HDMI and microphone ports. The HDMI port is full-size, which is a welcome detail because it avoids the need for micro-HDMI or mini-HDMI adapters. USB-C can connect the camera to a computer for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, vMix, Wirecast or other video software. HDMI can send video directly to a recorder, switcher or display setup. Ethernet can be used for network configuration, while the optional NA20 wireless dongle allows the camera to connect wirelessly to a computer. That wireless option is one of the stronger parts of the system. Once paired, the NA20 shows up as a wireless video and audio source, letting you use the Nearity 360 Alien in meeting apps or production software without running a USB cable across the table. Meeting Modes: Discussion, Presentation and Global The Nearity 360 Alien includes three main modes: Discussion Mode, Presentation Mode and Global Mode. Discussion Mode Discussion Mode is the best choice for meetings with multiple people talking around the table. The camera identifies faces and can show multiple participants in framed sections, while still keeping the panoramic view visible. In testing, the system was able to recognize more than one person in the room and place them into the split layout. When someone speaks, the system can highlight or shift attention toward that person, helping remote attendees follow the conversation. Presentation Mode Presentation Mode is meant for a meeting where one person is leading the discussion. This mode keeps the presenter as the focus while still letting the room remain visible. For lectures, board updates, demos or hybrid presentations, this is probably the mode most people will use. Global Mode Global Mode gives a broader room view. It is useful when you want everyone visible and do not need the AI to focus tightly on individual speakers. Video Quality and AI Framing The Nearity 360 Alien uses a Starvis CMOS sensor and offers USB 4K output, with HDMI output up to 1080p. The camera also includes image controls such as brightness, saturation, contrast, hue, white balance, HDR and regional frequency settings. In a well-lit room, the image looks clean and usable for meetings. Studio lighting looked especially good, and the camera handled face framing well. In a real meeting environment, it did a solid job following the conversation and keeping speakers visible. Lighting matters, though. Like most conference cameras, the Nearity 360 Alien performs best when the room is evenly lit. In darker or more complicated environments, such as a stage or band-meeting setup with speakers and instruments in the background, the AI can occasionally get confused. Audio: Built-In Mics, Speaker and External Mic Pucks The camera has built-in microphones on top, along with a speaker near the bottom. The included external microphone puck adds more flexibility because it can be placed closer to the person speaking or moved toward the center of the conversation. There is also a mute button on the mic puck, which is useful in a meeting where people need quick local control. Adding a second mic gives the system better coverage on both sides of a larger table. One practical tip: place the camera or mic puck on a soft surface like a mouse pad if the table picks up vibration. That can help reduce thumps, glass clinks and table noise before the audio processing has to clean it up. Software and Controls The Nearity software gives access to device settings, firmware updates, image controls, mode selection, network settings and options like flipping the image or enabling a watermark. The app is not the only way to use the camera. One of the best parts of the Nearity 360 Alien is that it can work directly over HDMI or USB without making the setup feel overly complicated. The remote also gives quick access to many of the key controls. Wireless Setup With the NA20 Dongle The NA20 wireless dongle is what turns the Nearity 360 Alien into a more flexible 4K wireless camera solution. After plugging the dongle into a computer and pairing it with the camera, it appears as a camera and audio source in meeting software. That means you can bring it into Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, vMix or other tools as a video source. Once it is working wirelessly, the only cable that still needs to remain attached to the camera is power. For conference rooms where cable clutter is a problem, that is a major win. Pros The Nearity 360 Alien does a strong job replacing a small multi-camera meeting setup with one device. It captures the room, identifies speakers, offers several useful layouts and works with common meeting and production apps. The HDMI output is convenient, the remote control is genuinely useful, the mic puck adds flexibility and the wireless dongle makes the system easier to deploy in rooms where you do not want cables running across the table. It also works well for hybrid meetings where people in the room and people online both need to feel included. Cons The main downside is the small dead spot behind the camera. It is not a true edge-to-edge 360-degree view, so placement matters. The camera is also fairly large, which may not fit every table setup. And while the AI tracking works well in normal meeting conditions, more chaotic environments with multiple visual distractions can make it less reliable. Is the Nearity 360 Alien the Best Wireless Conference Camera? The Nearity 360 Alien makes a strong case for itself if you need a conference camera that can handle real meeting rooms, not just one person sitting in front of a laptop. It is especially useful for boardrooms, team meetings, hybrid presentations, nonprofit meetings, training rooms and any space where multiple people need to be seen and heard clearly. The combination of 4K USB output, HDMI, AI framing, external mic support, meeting modes and optional wireless connectivity makes it more flexible than a standard webcam. It is not perfect, and the small blind spot means you need to think about placement. But for a room where one conference camera needs to cover almost everyone, the Nearity 360 Alien is an impressive option. Get this Conference Camera here! Check out the Geekazine Merch, including "I AM AI " T-Shirt.  Thanks for reading! Don't forget to subscribe to Geekazine: RSS Feed - YouTubeTwitter - Facebook Tip Me via Paypal.me Send a Tip via Venmo RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly Get a 14 Day Trial Be a Patreon: Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation! Reviews: Geekazine gets products in to review. Opinions are of Geekazine.com. Sponsored content will be labeled as such. Read all policies on the Geekazine review page.  Reviews: Geekazine is also an affiliate of Amazon Last Updated on June 25, 2026 5:01 pm by Jeffrey PowersThe post Nearity 360 Alien Review: Best Wireless Conference Camera? appeared first on Geekazine.

HDR Displays have been around for a while, but the technology is still rapidly improving, and the process is simplifying. Yet so many photographers still choose to use SDR images on social media, even when HDR is supported and far more stunning. In this podcast episode, HDR expert and photographer Greg Benz shares what you need to know to start using HDR displays to their fullest capability, and how you can use this type of image to help differentiate yourself from other photographers.Links from this episode:Greg's WebsiteSee if You Have an HDR DisplayWeb Sharp PRO PanelGreg's YouTubeGreg's InstagramToday's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Speed Racer 4K colorist John Daro joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about restoring the Wachowskis' visually groundbreaking live-action anime for its new 4K release. In this conversation, Daro breaks down what a colorist actually does, how color grading balances technical precision with artistry, and why Speed Racer was the perfect film to revisit with today's modern home theater technology.Daro opens up about why the project was deeply personal to him, from his family's animation history to his own connection to cars and the emotional themes at the heart of Speed Racer. He also explains how the 4K restoration stayed true to the Wachowskis' original vision while using wider color gamuts, HDR, improved shadow detail and new tools to bring out what was always hiding inside the image.The conversation also dives into the challenge of restoring a movie as visually wild as Speed Racer, including its layered effects, surreal racing worlds, bold colors, icy blues, glowing highlights and the film's goal of feeling like a true live-action anime. Daro also explains how his team handled the original 2K elements, why they avoided artificial-looking up-res work, and how their in-house Samurai tool helped make the movie feel natural in UHD.Daro also shares why Speed Racer is the disc to put in when you want to test what a new TV can really do, why filmmaker mode matters at home, and what great color work should feel like even when viewers never consciously notice it. Plus, Sean and John talk cars, vintage VWs, the lasting fandom around Speed Racer and why the world of Speed Racer still feels unfinished.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebook.com/nerdtropolisInstagram.com/nerdtropolisTwitter.com/nerdtropolisTikTok.com/@nerdtropolishttps://www.johndaro.com/

老师，你能不能教教专业模式拍照啊？可以教。不过对于初学者来说，我特别不建议你一上来就学专业模式。它的名字虽然很好听，好像只要用它就更专业了，但其实呢，它的名字也该改改，我觉得它叫手动模式更合适。它的主要特点呢，就是给了你更大的自由度，可以像相机一样，去调整各项参数，比如手动控制快门呐、感光度啦、白平衡啦。但是我依然不推荐大家平时就使用专业模式来拍照，有很多原因啊。手机的专业模式比如说手机比起相机来说，最大的优势就是在于计算摄影的算法的参与。而这些算法呢，通常都只有在非专业模式下才能发挥到极致。比如识别人脸时，手机会自动测量人脸的亮度，来调整曝光；© 叶梓暗光环境下，手机会自动多张合成，来形成更加明亮和清晰的画面；© 叶梓高光比场景，手机也会拍摄多张不同的曝光照片来做HDR的合成，让暗部不过暗，亮部不过曝。© 叶梓这些自动化的功能，平时都在参与拍摄，只是你不知道而已，它可以让我们更轻松的拍出更符合人眼观感的好照片。而一旦你用专业模式，你会发现它们几乎都失效了，想拍出同类型的效果的照片，要花很大的功夫，还不一定能做得到。另外，专业模式有太多的参数可以调整，我们就要学好多新的概念，要完全了解了它们的含义，才能学会控制它们。当你被什么东西打动了，拿起手机想捕捉这一瞬间，却还调这么多东西，那万一再不熟练怎么办？完了，最美瞬间已经错过了，拍摄的心情也就没有了。手机的另一个重大优势，就是轻松拍摄，搞得跟相机一样复杂的话，那我干嘛不用相机呢？© 叶梓那专业模式就完全没有用吗？那倒也不是啊。不过我可以告诉你的是，专业模式适用场景可能不足1%。说实话我作为职业摄影师，我给华为、苹果、vivo、荣耀这些手机厂商拍广告片的时候，我都是用普通的拍照模式在直接拍，用专业模式的时候真是少之又少。如果你还不知道要在什么情况下用专业模式，那其实你就不需要专业模式。咱不妨把专业模式参数放一放，把注意力重新集中回构图、光线、色彩和拍摄的瞬间上，用心体会生活的美好，用摄影来记录你的生活感悟，而不是被复杂的摄影参数打破了这一美好的时光。当然啦，专业模式也不是没用，你能想到什么非得用专业模式的情况吗？你可以在评论区做个补充。更多的摄影技巧，记得点赞、关注、收藏。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的2590天，我是叶梓，我们不见不散。

Mersedeh Akhoondan, technical editor of Materials Performance (MP) and senior corrosion engineer at HDR, discusses her unique role with the magazine and her career background in the corrosion control industry. In this interview from the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, Akhoondan reflects on the growing presence of municipal water and wastewater professionals and advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and she also shares points of emphasis for MP's future technical content.

In this installment of The Offset Podcast we're discussing why there's been an obsession with film print emulation over the past few years and if we're ever going to move on from the FPE mania that has been gripping the color world recently.The 2020s at least in most western media, could easily be defined as the FPE era. One only has to look to the plethora of FPE tools available and to their screens to see that FPE is everywhere.  But is that a good thing?  What constitutes good FPE and poorly executed FPE? Will we ever move past the obsession with the film print look?Specifics covered in this episode include:What's good vs poorly executed FPE?How the goal posts for FPE keep movingWhat about HDR in an FPE world?Remastering of film orginated projectsWhy developers are choosing FPE for productsEnd user fatigue & is FPE popular everywhere?Check out offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook - just search for The Offset Podcast.  You can also watch this episode on YouTubeBe sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast

Share your Field Stories!We're LIVE from NAEP 2026 in Anchorage! Nic leads a special on-stage episode featuring Anna Kohl, Carolyn Nelson, and Fred Wagner as they dive into Alaska's unique environmental landscape, NEPA challenges, and the realities of project delivery. With candid insights, legal perspectives, and memorable field stories, this live recording captures the humor, complexity, and energy of environmental work in action.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Anna Kohl at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kohl-cep-8184159/Guest Bio:Anna Kohl was born and raised in Anchorage and left for college before realizing there was much to explore back home. She obtained a BA in Geology from Mount Holyoke College and worked in coffee shops and remediation before landing at HDR Engineering in 2004, where she has been ever since. Anna's technical background is in the NEPA and impact analysis/environmental science fields, though she currently is the Operations Manager for 150 engineers, planners, scientists, GIS professionals, and other smart folks who make up HDR in Alaska. An active member of NAEP and a Trustee of ABCEP, she obtained a certificate in NEPA from the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment in 2012 and her CEP in 2017.Connect with Carolyn Nelson at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-nelson-p-e-02768977/Guest Bio:Carolyn Nelson is responsible for providing technical assistance for NEPA compliance and other related environmental laws and Executive Orders as Director of Environmental Analysis & Compliance Division of PHMSA.  Carolyn has over 30 years' experience as a geometric design engineer and NEPA practitioner.  She was Co-Chair of the White House Interagency Council (IAC), NEPA Committee and is recognized as a national expert for NEPA compliance. Carolyn has worked at Headquarters of the FHWA and also in the FHWA Michigan Division Office. Prior to FHWA, she worked for the Michigan DOT and CH2M Hill (now Jacobs).Connect with Fred Wagner at https://linkedin.com/in/fred-wagner-59043019Guest Bio:Fred Wagner focuses on environmental and natural resources issues concerning major infrastructure, including surface transportation, energy, mining, and commercial project development. Fred advises clients on environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act or equivalent state statutes. He also helps secure permits and approvals from regulators under a variety of federal programs, including Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. Fred provides strategic counseling regarding implementation of the full spectrum of federal environmental programs, as well as U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) surface transportation grant management and safety regulations. Prior to joining Jacobs, Fred represented a wide variety of developers, public entities, and businesses in environmental, land use, and natural resources litigation in federal trial and appellate courts across the country, from citizen suits to government enforcement actions and Administration Procedure Act (APA) challenges. Most recently, Fred was counsel of record in the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition NEPA case before the U.S. Supreme Court.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

We talk with Academy Technical Achievement Award recipient Paul Debevec about HDR image-based lighting, Fiat Lux, virtual production, NeRFs, 3DGS, machine learning, and why now is a great time to do research.

At NAB 2026, Russell Pompea, Account Executive from Topaz Labs, discusses major advances in Topaz Video, including Starlight Precise 2.5 for restoring low-quality footage, SDR-to-HDR conversion, and Apple Silicon optimization. The conversation also covers Topaz's photography tools, model customization, subscription pricing, local vs. cloud processing, and shared responsibility for cloud security.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:02 Introduction from NAB 2026 0:13 Topaz Labs booth and what's new 0:33 Updates to Topaz Video and Starlight upscalers 0:53 Upscaling, denoising, deblurring, stabilization, and HDR conversion 1:15 Starlight Precise 2.5 and low-quality footage restoration 1:40 Restoring older catalogs, DV footage, film scans, and documentaries 2:08 Babylon 5 upscaling and ongoing Topaz improvements 2:46 Apple Silicon optimization and M-series performance gains 3:24 Studio and post-production feedback shaping development 3:56 Topaz tools for photography and still images 4:56 Wonder models for photo restoration and noise removal 5:21 Model choices, customization, and deeper editing controls 6:11 Subscription pricing and Topaz Studio options 7:44 AI processing costs, cloud use, and on-device inference 8:25 Cloud processing, security, and in-house AI models 9:32 Shared security responsibility between vendors and customers 10:57 Where to learn more about Topaz Labs 11:07 Closing comments from NAB 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

Fernando Rivas-Manzaneque is the CEO and co-founder of Volinga AI, a spin-off born from early research into 3D Gaussian Splatting for professional film and virtual production. In this episode, Fernando walks through what Volinga actually does: from its Unreal Engine plugin, which brings relighting, depth of field, reflections, and proxy mesh-based materials to Gaussian Splats, to the newly released Volinga Suite, a full end-to-end pipeline built on top of LightField Studio with HDR and ACES support for Hollywood-grade workflows. We cover real production use cases, including a digital replica of Auschwitz-Birkenau and a Paramount+ TV show that replaced a dangerous location shoot with a VP set. Fernando also breaks down the difference between additive and mesh-based lighting, the EnVol file format, and where 4D Gaussian Splatting and generative splat creation are heading in 2026.Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter

James and Frank share thrift‑store monitor triumphs (and a retro Wii audio nightmare) before diving into a no‑nonsense guide to buying displays: what ports, VESA mounts, and speakers really matter. They demystify HDR, mini‑LED vs OLED, refresh‑rate math (why 40/120Hz divides matter), and modern upscaling—plus the surprising developer headaches of getting HDR to actually work. Practical tips and geeky fun for anyone shopping or building. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm

Turn on CC and use Auto-translate in Settings to watch with subtitles in English or another language (pre-recorded episodes only). Estás escuchando #JUNTOSRadio - Cáncer testicular: tratamiento y acompañamiento integral ¿Qué es y cómo se presenta? ¿Cuál es la importancia de recibir tratamiento adecuado e integral? Mitos y realidades sobre el cáncer testicular. La Dra. Claudia Perez-Tamayo especialista en Oncología Radioterápica, Radiología diagnóstica, cuidados y medicina paliativos, nos responde a estas y otras preguntas.   Sobre nuestra invitada: En 2018, la Dra. Pérez-Tamayo obtuvo el premio al logro de toda una vida del Wichita Business Journal por su compromiso de larga data con el tratamiento de pacientes oncológicos en Kansas. Tiene más de 40 años de experiencia, habla inglés, español y ruso. La Dra. Pérez-Tamayo está certificada por la Junta Americana de Radiología y la Junta Americana de Medicina Interna sub-especialidad de Hospicio y Medicina Paliativa. Es experta en procedimientos estereotácticos cerebrales y corporales, así como en braquiterapia de alta tasa de dosis (HDR). Algunas de sus membresías incluyen la Sociedad Americana de Radiología Terapéutica y Oncología, la Sociedad Americana de Oncología Clínica, el Colegio Americano de Oncología Radioterápica, la Sociedad Médica de Kansas y la Sociedad de Oncología Clínica de Kansas. Recursos informativos en español Autoexploración: https://www.ausrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Testicular-Self-Exam-2023-Spanish.pdf Información: https://www.cancer.gov/espanol/tipos/testiculo Facebook: @juntosKS    Instagram: juntos_ks    YouTube: Juntos KS   Página web: http://juntosks.org    Suscríbete en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas de Podcast: Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music y Apple Podcast - Juntos Radio    Centro JUNTOS 4125 Rainbow Blvd. M.S. 1076,    Kansas City, KS 66160    Este programa es únicamente con fines educativos. Para recibir un diagnóstico o tratamiento, consulte a su médico. La información proporcionada por el invitado es responsabilidad de este. No tenemos los derechos de autor de la música que aparece en este video. Todos los derechos de la música pertenecen a sus respectivos creadores

Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field — offering a daily pulse on what’s happening throughout the meeting. Take a listen from Monday, May 11, 2026 with Dr. Justin Eyquem, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UC San Francisco, who presented at two workshops held during Annual Meeting, Cell therapy at the clinical frontier: Innovations, automation, clinical translation, and Homology-directed repair (HDR) in translation. This soundbite is hosted by Ben McLeod of the ASGCT Communications Committee. Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Chiou is a photographer and developer for ToneLatch, and HDR solution to make Fujifilm photos take advantage of a 4K, HDR screen to maximize the color potential and display it in its full potential. Get the Software: https://tonelatch.logic-and-light.com/fujifilm-x100-hdr Email the Show: FujiLoveFeedback@gmail.com Follow Marc Sadowski: ------------------------ Substack: https://substack.com/@thefilmish IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcsadowski/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@film-ish

Après l'exploit technologique des Jeux olympiques de Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024, diffusés en 4K HDR avec son immersif, on aurait pu penser que la télévision publique française poursuivrait sur cette lancée. Et pourtant, le signal envoyé aujourd'hui par France Télévisions est tout autre : un retour partiel en arrière sur la 4K native. Un choix qui peut surprendre… mais qui s'explique. Car derrière cette décision, il ne s'agit pas d'un recul technologique, mais d'un arbitrage économique. Depuis plusieurs mois, le groupe évolue sous forte contrainte budgétaire. Une commission d'enquête parlementaire lancée fin 2025, combinée aux alertes répétées de la Cour des comptes, a mis en lumière une situation financière tendue. Résultat : un plan d'économies d'environ 140 millions d'euros a été acté pour 2026.Dans ce contexte, certaines dépenses deviennent difficiles à défendre. La production en 4K native en fait partie. Produire une image en Ultra Haute Définition implique une chaîne technique plus lourde : caméras spécifiques, traitement des images plus complexe, besoins accrus en bande passante pour la diffusion… Autant de coûts supplémentaires, pour un bénéfice visuel qui n'est pas toujours évident pour tous les téléspectateurs.C'est là tout le paradoxe. La 4K promet une qualité d'image supérieure, mais son impact dépend fortement des conditions de visionnage : taille de l'écran, distance, qualité du signal. Sur un événement comme Roland-Garros, dominé par des plans larges, la différence avec une image bien optimisée peut rester discrète. La solution envisagée repose donc sur un compromis technique. Plutôt que filmer directement en 4K, France Télévisions pourrait capter en Full HD, puis utiliser un procédé appelé upscaling. Il s'agit d'un traitement algorithmique qui “reconstruit” une image en Ultra HD à partir d'une source plus basse définition, avec l'aide du HDR, une technologie qui améliore les contrastes et les couleurs.Résultat : une qualité visuelle jugée satisfaisante pour le grand public, à un coût bien inférieur. Ce choix marque un tournant. La 4K native ne disparaît pas, mais elle pourrait devenir l'exception, réservée aux grands événements, plutôt qu'un standard systématique. Un virage pragmatique, dicté par la réalité des finances publiques. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:31:15 - Entendez-vous l'éco ? - par : Aliette Hovine - L'actualisation de la loi de programmation militaire 2024-2030 doit doter le budget de la Défense de 36 milliards d'euros de plus. Dans un contexte d'austérité budgétaire, les dépenses réalisées au nom de la défense du pays se doublent désormais d'un objectif de industriel. De quoi les justifier ? - réalisation : Tina Iung, Sorj Leroy, Louise Morfouace - invités : Élie Tenenbaum Directeur du Centre des Études de Sécurité de l'IFRI, Fanny Coulomb Maîtresse de conférences HDR en économie à Sciences Po Grenoble. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:58:58 - Entendez-vous l'éco ? - par : Aliette Hovine - La loi de programmation militaire 2024-2030 doit doter le budget de la Défense de 36 milliards d'euros supplémentaires. Pourquoi ? La défense peut-elle réindustrialiser la France ? Après avoir répondu à ces questions, place au portrait d'une économiste iconoclaste, Deirdre McCloskey. - réalisation : Tina Iung, Sorj Leroy, Louise Morfouace - invités : Élie Tenenbaum Directeur du Centre des Études de Sécurité de l'IFRI, Fanny Coulomb Maîtresse de conférences HDR en économie à Sciences Po Grenoble., François Facchini Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a host of recently classified but totally unannounced games for Switch 2. They also dive deep into new announcements for upcoming Switch 2 games, like Splatoon Raiders, Orbitals, and Final Fantasy 14, and lament the messy world of HDR content.It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Ollie's game?Relevant stories:Splatoon: https://www.vooks.net/splatoon-raiders-set-to-release-on-july-23rd/FF14: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-xiv-online-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2-this-august/Orbitals: https://www.vooks.net/new-orbitals-trailer-breaks-orbit-still-due-in-2026/Annapurna: https://www.vooks.net/annapurna-reveals-a-handful-of-switch-2-titles-two-out-today/MK: https://www.vooks.net/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-adds-cross-play-and-vrr-support/Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-animal-crossing-returns-with-new-timmy-tommy-set/Classifications: https://www.vooks.net/were-still-waiting-for-these-classified-but-unannounced-switch-2-games/Send us Fan MailSupport the showSocialsOllie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts. 

This week's episode is all about what it's been like playing games at full power, reminding myself of how inconsistent HDR is, and how Split Fiction is kind of all over the place. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

durée : 00:58:39 - Les documentaires de France Culture - par : Kristel Le Pollotec - En choisissant pour deuxième époux Henri II Plantagenêt, roi d'Angleterre, Aliénor est propulsée à la tête d'un empire qui s'étend des Pyrénées à l'Écosse. Commence alors une vie d'itinérance, à cheval ou en Esnecke (le “ferry service” qui traversait la Manche), passant par la Normandie. - réalisation : Véronique Samouiloff, Emmanuel Laurentin, Christine Bernard - invités : Laurence Jean-Marie Historienne, maîtresse de conférences HDR en histoire médiévale à l'Université de Caen Normandie, directrice du Centre Michel-de-Boüard / CRAHAM, Didier Lett Professeur d'histoire médiévale à l'Université de Paris, Katy Bernard Médiéviste, maîtresse de conférences d'occitan à l'Université Bordeaux Montaigne, Jean-Marie Levesque Conservateur au Musée de Normandie de Caen., Bénédicte Guillot Archéologue, responsable de recherches archéologiques à l'Inrap, membre du Centre Michel-de-Boüard / CRAHAM, Mathias Dilys Médiateur au château Guillaume le Conquérant à Falaise, Jean-Philippe Cormier Historien de Domfront, Nicholas Vincent Professeur d'histoire médiévale à l'université d'East Anglia, Julien Deshayes Responsable du patrimoine de la ville de Valognes, Charles Viaut Archéologue médiéviste, Bastien Michel Médiéviste à l'Université de Caen, Alban Gottfrois Archéologue médiéviste Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Deux-cent-cinquantième numéro de Chemins d'histoire, vingt-troisième numéro de la septième saison, émission animée par Luc Daireaux Émission diffusée le mercredi 29 avril 2026 Thème : Métapeintures médiévales italiennes Invitée : Giulia Puma, maîtresses de conférences HDR à l'université Côte-d'Azur, à Nice, directrice de l'enseignement supérieur auprès du Collège Sévigné, à Paris, autrice de Le Retable en abyme (Italie, XIIIe-XVe siècle). Pour une histoire visuelle, Peeters, 2025.

At NAB in Las Vegas, OBSBOT introduced their new Tiny 3 series, a new AI-powered 4K PTZ webcam lineup is showcased, emphasizing improved built-in audio to reduce reliance on external microphones. Dreami Li, Influencer Partnership Manager, walked us through the collection that  features multiple audio modes, advanced tracking (human, voice, and animal), and gesture controls for zoom. MacVoices is supported by Macstock Conference, along with Ecamm Creator Camp, taking place in Crystal Lake IL on July 9 - 12. Sign up at macstockconference.com and use the code “macvoices” to save $50 off your ticket. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03 Introduction from NAB 2026 and return visit to the company0:10 Overview of Tiny3 AI-powered webcam lineup0:52 Audio improvements and multiple recording modes1:30 AI tracking features: human, voice, and pets2:00 Gesture controls for zoom and camera interaction2:14 Workflow integration with Stream Deck, OBS, and streaming platforms3:42 Software compatibility and flexible streaming setup4:11 Comparison of Tiny3 and Tiny3 Lite models5:10 Pricing and target audience for creators5:53 Closing remarks and NAB coverage wrap-up Links: OBSBOT Tiny 3 AI-Powered Spatial Audio 4K Webcam, AI Tracking PTZ Camera with 1/1.28" Sensor, Tri-Mic, Voice & Gesture Control, 120FPS, HDR, Web Camhttps://amzn.to/4t1Usph OBSBOT Tiny 3 Lite AI-Powered Spatial Audio 4K Webcam - Compact AI Tracking PTZ Camera with 1/2" Sensor, Tri-Mic, Voice Control, 120FPS, HDR, Webcamhttps://amzn.to/4vUSCsN OBSBOT Tiny 3 AI-Powered Spatial Audio 4K PTZ Webcam, Tri-Mic AI Tracking 2.0 Voice Control Gesture Control 1/1.28" Sensor 4K Streaming Camera for Zoom Meeting Content Creationhttps://amzn.to/4mWYDBd 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 NAB in Las Vegas, OBSBOT introduced their new Tiny 3 series, a new AI-powered 4K PTZ webcam lineup is showcased, emphasizing improved built-in audio to reduce reliance on external microphones. Dreami Li, Influencer Partnership Manager, walked us through the collection that  features multiple audio modes, advanced tracking (human, voice, and animal), and gesture controls for zoom. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26128.mp3 MacVoices is supported by Macstock Conference, along with Ecamm Creator Camp, taking place in Crystal Lake IL on July 9 - 12. Sign up at macstockconference.com and use the code "macvoices" to save $50 off your ticket. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03 Introduction from NAB 2026 and return visit to the company 0:10 Overview of Tiny3 AI-powered webcam lineup 0:52 Audio improvements and multiple recording modes 1:30 AI tracking features: human, voice, and pets 2:00 Gesture controls for zoom and camera interaction 2:14 Workflow integration with Stream Deck, OBS, and streaming platforms 3:42 Software compatibility and flexible streaming setup 4:11 Comparison of Tiny3 and Tiny3 Lite models 5:10 Pricing and target audience for creators 5:53 Closing remarks and NAB coverage wrap-up Links: OBSBOT Tiny 3 AI-Powered Spatial Audio 4K Webcam, AI Tracking PTZ Camera with 1/1.28" Sensor, Tri-Mic, Voice & Gesture Control, 120FPS, HDR, Web Cam https://amzn.to/4t1Usph OBSBOT Tiny 3 Lite AI-Powered Spatial Audio 4K Webcam - Compact AI Tracking PTZ Camera with 1/2" Sensor, Tri-Mic, Voice Control, 120FPS, HDR, Webcam https://amzn.to/4vUSCsN OBSBOT Tiny 3 AI-Powered Spatial Audio 4K PTZ Webcam, Tri-Mic AI Tracking 2.0 Voice Control Gesture Control 1/1.28" Sensor 4K Streaming Camera for Zoom Meeting Content Creation https://amzn.to/4mWYDBd 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

Check out these highlights from this year's awesome event!!! 00:20 - Andres Abeyta, Executive Director at BootcampGIS 15:12 - Joel Gregory, CEO and Mitch McPherson at 12D Synergy 31:05 - Aaron Morris, Director of Innovation at Woolpert 48:40 - Craig Peddie, CEO North America at nfoldROI 1:14:30 - Mario Montagna, Survey Technician and Chad Maxwell, Senior Geomatics Manager at HDR  

Milioni di TV anche in Italia non vengono usati alle massime prestazioni perché i consumatori scelgono (a volte inconsapevolmente) di non sottoscrivere i profili premium delle principali piattaforme in streaming. Col risultato che quasi tutte le novità tecnologiche lanciate negli ultimi anni dai produttori (finalizzate a migliorare la qualità di immagine per i contenuti in formato HDR e la risoluzione 4K) non vengono sfruttate. Ne parliamo con Paolo Centofanti, esperto di tecnologia della redazione di Dday.it.Attività di ispezione e monitoraggio in ambito industriale e della logistica effettuate in automatico da droni che possono operare, atterrare e ricaricarsi su basi aeree sospese e senza la supervisione umana. Ce ne parla Marco Ballerini, Ceo e cofondatore di Dronus, azienda che sviluppa sistemi aerei a pilotaggio remoto per l’acquisizione, la gestione e l’elaborazione di dati e immagini in tempo reale che ha appena raccolto investimenti del valore di 15 milioni di euro.A cosa serve e cosa fa l’Artificial Intelligence Advisory Body nelle Nazioni Unite? E a che punto è lo sviluppo degli agenti di AI? Sono alcune delle domande che Enrico Pagliarini ha fatto a Silvio Savarese, informatico specializzato in intelligenza artificiale, visione artificiale e robotica che fa parte del comitato dell’ONU e dopo aver insegnato Informatica all'Università Federico II di Napoli e Stanford è oggi responsabile scientifico di Salesforce.E come sempre in Digital News le notizie di innovazione e tecnologia più importanti della settimana.

[ÉVÉNEMENT NOUVELLE AGORA] : la 1ère conférence spectacle par des enfants & adolescents ! Envie de voir des enfants s'exprimer sur scène pour dire ce qu'ils pensent du monde ? Rendez-vous le 6 juin au Théâtre de la Bastille

Sony quietly controls 50% of the world's CMOS image sensors — including every camera inside every iPhone. But most investors still think of them as a gaming company.In this episode, Bob Ma, investor at WIND Ventures and physical AI specialist, breaks down why Sony Semiconductor could be one of the most undervalued positions in the entire AI hardware stack — and what the shift from digital AI to physical AI means for demand.Robots. Self-driving cars. AI glasses. Every single one needs multiple cameras and sensors. The smartphone era already did the heavy lifting on cost and manufacturing scale. Now that infrastructure is about to be redeployed into the physical world — and Sony sits at the foundation of all of it.WHAT WE COVER:How CMOS image sensors work and why Sony's stacked architecture is nearly impossible to replicateBob's Physical AI investment framework: GPUs → ASICs → perception sensorsThe three physical AI embodiments driving the next wave: humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, and AI wearablesWhy specs like global shutter, HDR, and zero latency matter for robots in ways smartphones never requiredSony's SPAD lidar play and how it's built on the same CIS foundationMarket share breakdown: Sony, Samsung, OmniVision, and ON SemiThe real risks: Samsung threatening Apple supply share, AI memory shortages hitting PlayStation, the conglomerate discount, and yen exposureLINKS & RESOURCES:Bob's full article on the thesis:https://aijourn.com/from-training-to-inference-to-perception-the-still-overlooked-chip-driving-the-next-ai-supercycle/Free Weekly Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formMore Episodes:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chipstockinvestorSemiconductor Insider — deeper data and financial analysis:https://chipstockinvestor.com/pricing/15% off Fiscal.ai:https://fiscal.ai/csi/This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute individual investment advice. All investing involves risk.

On this week's show we go beyond the hype to tell you what specs matter most, what specs are mere marketing hype, and we give you some tips for buying your next HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: The price of Netflix is set to go up for all users New VIZIO smart TVs to require a Walmart account The latest Matter update improves camera streaming Other: Why Did TV Manufacturers Stop Using 8K Panels? What Specs Matter and What Don't When Buying a New HDTV Last week the Brightside Home Theater Podcast did a panel discussion on the real factors that shape picture quality. Check it out when you have a chance, it's very informative (Beyond Resolution: The Real Factors That Shape Imaging). So this week we are piggybacking on their discussion to tell you what specs matter most, what specs are mere marketing hype, and we give you some tips for buying your next HDTV.  Specs That Matter Most Panel Technology (OLED vs. Mini-LED/QLED): Not really a spec as much as a technology but it is important for making the right decision for your room. This is the single biggest factor to consider. Choosing the right panel really matters. It directly affects how sharp, colorful, and lifelike the picture looks in your room — whether you're watching movies in the dark or enjoying sports during the day. Which technology you choose depends on what and where you watch TV. OLED (including QD-OLED): Perfect blacks, high contrast, excellent viewing angles, and natural motion. Great for dark rooms and movies. Newer 2026 OLEDs are much brighter than older ones so if you are watching sports don't count this out. Just make sure you buy one of the brighter panels like the LG G5/G6 series, Panasonic Z95B, and the BRAVIA 8 II. Mini-LED/QLED: Much brighter overall (can exceed 2,000–3,000+ nits), better for bright rooms with lots of ambient light. Good contrast with enough dimming zones, but blacks aren't as deep as OLED. Choose based on your room: OLED for controlled lighting, Mini-LED for bright rooms.  Brightness (Peak HDR nits): Real measured peak brightness in HDR content (especially small bright areas like highlights). Higher is better for HDR pop and visibility in bright rooms (1,000+ nits is solid; 2,000+ is excellent). Full-screen brightness also matters but is less advertised. Ignore vague "ultra bright" claims—look for review-tested numbers. Contrast & Local Dimming (for LCD/Mini-LED TVs): Native contrast ratio (higher is better). Number and quality of local dimming zones (more zones = better control, less blooming). OLED skips this entirely with per-pixel lighting. Poor dimming creates distracting halos. HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are dynamic (scene-by-scene adjustments) and preferred over basic HDR10. Most good TVs support multiple formats now. Refresh Rate (Native Panel Rate): 120Hz native is the sweet spot for most people—smooths sports, reduces blur in action, and supports 4K@120Hz from PS5/Xbox/PC. 144Hz or 165Hz is a bonus for high-end gaming. 60Hz is fine for casual viewing but noticeable in fast content. Gaming Features (if you game): HDMI 2.1 ports (at least 2–4 for full bandwidth), VRR (Variable Refresh Rate: freesync/g-sync compatible to eliminate tearing), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), low input lag (

iOS 26.4 just dropped and Steve is thrilled that the keyboard finally works again. The Trio digs into the new Music app concerts feature (powered by Bands in Town, probably), which leads Steve into a passionate case for the local music scene, Guinness floats, and why authenticity matters more than ever in the age of AI-generated slop. From there, Kotaro floats a wild idea: what if Apple built their own version of OpenClaw using iMessage and their own hardware? Steve points out Apple already has the pieces in place with App Intents and Shortcuts, and the WWDC speculation spirals into distilled Gemini models, local inference on M5 hardware, and Marco Arment's absurd 48 Mac mini data center rack. Steve also reports back from his Apple Store recon mission on the Studio Display vs. the XDR, and Aaron keeps egging him toward the expensive one.## Chapters00:00 Introductions & OS Updates05:48 The Local Music Scene and Its Importance08:35 Authenticity in Music and Art11:40 AI and Its Impact on Creativity14:33 WWDC26 and "AppleClaw?"27:04 Exploring AI Model Parameters and Storage Needs28:31 The Future of Apple "AI" Services30:28 Local vs Cloud Inference: The Power Struggle32:50 Steve's Monitor Update43:13 Wrap-Up43:32 One More Thing...44:48 Tag## Show Notes- iOS 26.4 is out and Steve says the iPhone keyboard actually works now, which is apparently the highlight of the whole release.- The Music app's new concerts feature surfaces local shows based on your listening history, with ticket links through Bands in Town.- Steve makes the case for local music: cheaper shows, interesting venues, accessible artists, and the guarantee that you're not listening to AI-generated slop.- The Trio agrees AI art works as a stock photo replacement but loses something the moment you know it's generated.- Kotaro pitches "AppleClaw," the idea that Apple could build an OpenClaw-style agent using iMessage and their own hardware.- Steve thinks Apple is well positioned since they already have App Intents, Shortcuts, and a Gemini backend they can distill into local models.- Marco Arment apparently has 45+ Mac minis in a data center rack for transcoding podcasts, and yes, he rents actual data center space for them.- The M5 chips can handle useful local inference on 30B parameter models, and Apple's power efficiency gives them an edge over GPU rigs that melt cables (looking at you, PewDiePie).- Steve visited the Apple Store and confirms the XDR display has the best HDR he's ever seen, but he can't unsee the fuzziness of nanotexture.- The monitor decision is down to a glossy Studio Display or the BenQ MA Series, with Aaron lobbying hard for the XDR.## Links**Apple**iOS 26.4: Available now on all Apple platforms**AI & Agents**Welcome to Gas Town: https://steve-yegge.medium.com/welcome-to-gas-town-4f25ee16dd04#55: The "Universal" UI: https://podcast.phillycocoa.org/episodes/55-the-universal-ui**Apps**AppJawn LLC Apps: https://appjawn.com/#apps**One More Thing**SwiftUI Architecture Book by Mohammad Azam: https://azamsharp.school/swiftui-architecture-book.html**PhillyCocoa:** http://phillycocoa.orgIntro music: "When I Hit the Floor", © 2021 Lorne Behrman. Used with permission of the artist.

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. The Avata 360 is out, Second, DJI sues Insta360 just days before a major product launch, BRINC launches their new Guardian drone with Starlink integration, And micro-drones finally reach the bottom of the Fukushima nuclear reactor. Let's get to it.First up, the Avata 360 is out! It comes with 8K, 360° imaging, a 1 inch equivalent sensor, and 8K/60FPS in HDR! The Avata 360 also comes with the ability to fly the drone as a normal Avata, capturing 4K60FPS in single lens mode. Other features include obstacle avoidance in 360 mode, 23 minutes of flight time, integrated propeller guards, 42GB of internal storage, and replaceable front lenses! And the question that everyone will ask in the live on Monday: Compatible goggles include the Goggles 3 or Goggles N3 when using the Motion controller 3 or the FPV controller. In addition, the Avata 360 is compatible with the RC 2, RC-N2 and RC-N3.Speaking of, DJI has filed a patent ownership lawsuit against Insta360's parent company in China. They are targeting six patents that cover core drone technologies like flight control systems, structural design, and image processing.DJI is using a specific Chinese intellectual property law for this case, claiming these are "service inventions" created by former DJI engineers who went to work for Insta360. But Insta360's founder is pushing back hard. He stated that the main flight control patent in question is just a one-button "building dive" feature that isn't even used in their products. He also pointed out that Insta360 actually holds 28 patents that DJI products allegedly infringe upon.New up, BRINC has unveiled the Guardian, their next-generation Drone as First Responder, or DFR, platform. They also announced a new Seattle manufacturing facility to scale up production. The Guardian is the world's first Starlink-connected drone built for 911 response.BRINC claims the Guardian has an operational range of 8 mile and a flight time of 62 minutes! The drone features IP55 weather resistance, making it great for flying in the rain. The camera features 4K video with a 640x total zoom and dual HD thermal zoom cameras. In addition, BRINC has released the Guardian Station, a robotic charging nest that automatically swaps batteries and reloads payloads like Narcan or flotation devices without any human intervention.Last up, we have a real-world drones-for-good story! Fifteen years after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, palm-sized micro-drones have successfully flown inside the Unit 3 reactor at Fukushima and finally reached the bottom of the reactor pressure vessel.These tiny drones measure just 5.1 by 4.7 by 1.6 inches and weigh only 3.3 ounces, including the battery. Despite their small size, they carry a 2.7K camera shooting at 60 frames per second, two LED lights producing 380 lumens, and built-in radiation sensors. The airframes are IP52 rated and built to withstand up to 200 Gray of cumulative radiation exposure. During 13-minute flights, the drones mapped the pedestal floor and captured images of displaced control rod guide tubes and melted fuel debris. To keep the area completely airtight, crews used a custom seal box system to deploy and recover the drones without breaking containment. This is an absolutely incredible engineering achievement. A drone the size of a paperback book just mapped one of the most dangerous environments on earth, serving as a perfect reminder of why this technology is so important.Join us later in the community for Post Flight, where we'll discuss these stories and share our opinions that might not be suitable for YouTube. And we'll see you on Monday for the live.https://dronexl.co/2026/03/24/brinc-guardian-drone-starlink-911-response/https://dronexl.co/2026/03/23/dji-sues-insta360-patent-lawsuit-avata-360/https://dronexl.co/2026/03/23/drones-fly-fukushima-reactor/

Above Photograph © Donald Pettit, NASA At its best, photography draws from both science and art, to give resulting images a dual purpose—aesthetic innovation and scientific merit. And when that photography happens from the windows of the International Space Station, capturing star trails, city lights, and our blue planet against the void of space, it becomes something truly transcendent.  In today's show, we're privileged to chat with NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit, a scientist, inventor, and photographer who has spent nearly two years living, working, and making pictures in orbit. Some fun take aways from our chat include:  How photographing in a microgravity environment can turn a traditional group portrait      into bodies scattering like bowling pins when the photographer tries to join the shot. The vast perspective when viewing out a window of the ISS—on the order of half a continent—rather than a 50-to-100-kilometer horizon on earth. The stratospheric volume of imagery captured during a mission, and the discerning Lightroom workflow Don uses to retrieve individual photos from his archive at home.  The importance of a humble synch cord to connect two cameras and render the "many decades of brightness" on an EV scale as a single HDR image to illustrate the rapid transition from day to night that occurs in orbit.  And, finally, how Don has taken the concept of synchronized imagery to a cosmic level by pairing the same phenomena he captures from orbit with a complementary view recorded from earth, in collaboration with astrophotographer Babak Tafreshi. As Don explains towards the end of our chat, "I'm a big proponent of the concept of a frontier. My frontier happens to be space, but there are frontiers all around us." He then shares this parting advice: "So just explore the frontiers that present themselves to you, the frontiers that you're motivated to go to. And just open your eyes and collect data, and then record or write about it, because you could make an observation and if you don't somehow share that with others through publications or imagery, it's almost as if it's never been done." Guest: NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit Episode Timeline: 2:06: Donald Pettit's introduction to photography, plus connections between his love of science and his creative vision. 5:51: Don's first space flight in 2002 - 2003, using both film and digital cameras, plus the learning curve on the ground to prepare for photographing in space.  10:36: The success rate when shooting with film and challenges to photographing in orbit. 13:42: From photographing with a barn-door tracker to Don's recent use of an orbital sidereal tracker. 19:07: Advances in digital camera technology, Don's relationship with NASA photo trainers, and challenges to capturing group shots in microgravity. 23:43: Don's most memorable photos from space, the advantages of pro-level camera technology, plus his personal everyday camera—the Nikon Z9. 29:38: Episode Break 30:33: The benefits to fast glass for nighttime images, plus Don's reluctant transition to mirrorless technology.  33:57: Capturing the colors of city lights, plus the spread of cosmic fireflies—commonly known as Starlink satellites 37:54: Changes on Earth that affect a view from space, plus the extra gear list for Don's next flight. 42:10: The volume of images captured during a mission, Don's Lightroom workflow at home, plus taking notes on the ISS for future reference on Earth.  49:32: Don's Antarctic expedition to hunt for meteorites, and the creative potential of a frontier environment. 53:17: Don's project From Above and Below with astrophotographer Babak Tafreshi, plus the unicorns in space he hopes to capture on future missions. 57:52: Parting advice about chasing your dreams—Explore the frontiers that present themselves, open your eyes, record your observations, and share them with others. Guest Bio:  Donald Pettit is NASA astronaut and a veteran of four spaceflights, logging more than 590 days in space, primarily on the International Space Station. Currently NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don's missions have focused on scientific research into topics that include microgravity, 3D printing, water purification, and plant growth. He's also known for his remarkable in-space inventions, stunning astrophotography, and engaging educational content that makes space science engaging and fun.  A native of Silverton, Oregon, Pettit was selected as an astronaut candidate in 1996. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Oregon State University and a doctorate in the same field from the University of Arizona. Prior to joining NASA, Pettit worked as a staff scientist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.  Stay Connected: Donald Pettit on the NASA Website: https://www.nasa.gov/people/donald-r-pettit/ Donald Pettit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_pettit/ Donald Pettit on X: https://x.com/astro_Pettit Donald Pettit's Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Pettit# Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

Replay!On today's episode of Architectette we share a conversation with Jill Bergman, FAIA, FACHA. Jill is a Senior Health Strategist at HDR, based in San Francisco, California. She has focused on healthcare facility design for her entire career, mostly working on large projects and medical planning. We talk about: - The power of focusing her career on one specific project type and how her after-work involvement helped her deepen her knowledge of healthcare architecture, build a strong community, and expand her impact.- Her recent elevation to FAIA and why she was advised to consider applying as a milestone, rather than a lifetime achievement (fun fact: it's both!).- We next talk about Jill's early career experience as a mentee and how she draws from that experience as she heads the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, Colleague 2 Colleague Mentorship Program.- We talk a bit about applying the “yes, and...” principles of improv to architecture and Jill shares a few specific lessons from her incredible standing-room only 2023 Women's Leadership Summit Session.- We end by discussing how data analytics and benchmarking as well as in-person shadowing experiences in the hospital have influenced her work as an architect.>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Support Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rivian has spent four years and billions of dollars building electric vehicles that most people cannot afford. The R2 — a mid-size SUV that starts at $45,000 and tops out at $57,990 — is the company's answer to that problem. Full pricing and trim details dropped today, 12 March 2026, and deliveries of the first Performance variant begin this spring. If it works, Rivian becomes a proper carmaker. If it does not, the maths gets ugly fast.From Concept to ConcreteThe R2 platform was first announced in 2022, with production originally pencilled in for 2025 at a planned factory in Georgia. That changed in March 2024, when RJ Scaringe, Rivian's founder and chief executive, unveiled the production-ready R2 alongside the smaller R3 and R3X crossovers at a packed event at the Rivian Theater in Laguna Beach, California. Mr Scaringe also confirmed he was scrapping the Georgia plan — at least for now — and would build the R2 at the existing Normal, Illinois plant instead. That decision saved more than $2.25 billion in capital expenditure and, crucially, pulled the launch date forward.Within 24 hours of its unveiling, Rivian had taken more than 68,000 reservations at $100 apiece. By July 2024, the company's VP of manufacturing Tim Fallon said reservations had surpassed 100,000 and were still climbing. Rivian has not updated that figure publicly since.Production began in January 2026. Validation vehicles rolled off the Normal line first, and the factory is now ramping toward a target capacity of 155,000 R2 units per year — alongside the R1 models it already builds there. Each R2 takes roughly 15 hours to assemble, down from 18 hours for an R1.Why the R2 Matters More Than Any Vehicle Rivian Has BuiltThe R1T pickup and R1S SUV earned Rivian a devoted following and the top spot in Consumer Reports owner satisfaction surveys. They also bled money. Rivian posted a net loss of $3.65 billion in 2025, on top of a $4.75 billion loss in 2024. The R1S starts near $75,000 (around £59,000) — a price that limits the addressable market to a sliver of American buyers."R2 is really instrumental for driving the business to positive cash flow and overall profitability," Mr Scaringe told CNBC in February. He was not exaggerating. The bill of materials for the R2 is roughly half that of the R1. Rivian slashed the number of computing units from over 60 in a traditional vehicle to seven, and cut wiring length by about two miles (3.2 km). The result is what Mr Scaringe called "a dramatic reduction in the cost structure to build it."Rivian did scrape together a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 — a milestone, though the margin was wafer-thin at around 2%, compared with Tesla's 17%. The R2, with its leaner architecture and lower price, is meant to close that gap at volume. Analysts expect around 15,000 R2 deliveries in 2026, though some believe Rivian could exceed that figure. By 2027, with three full shifts running, the Normal plant could produce roughly 155,000 R2s annually.Today's Pricing: What You GetThe lineup spans four trims, all sharing an 87.9 kWh usable battery and a $1,495 destination charge. Here is how they break down:The Performance trim arrives first, this spring, at $57,990 (around £46,000) including the Launch Package. It runs dual-motor all-wheel drive with 656 horsepower, 609 lb-ft (826 Nm) of torque and a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 3.6 seconds. Highway overtaking is savage: 50–70 mph (80–113 km/h) in 1.55 seconds. EPA-estimated range sits at up to 330 miles (531 km). The Launch Package bundles lifetime Autonomy+ access, a tow package rated at 4,400 lbs (1,996 kg) and an exclusive Launch Green paint option.The Premium trim follows in late 2026 at $53,990 (around £43,000). It shares the 330-mile range and dual-motor AWD layout but dials the power back to 450 hp and 537 lb-ft. Zero to 60 takes 4.6 seconds — hardly slow.The Standard RWD Long Range arrives in the first half of 2027 at $48,490 (around £38,500). A single rear motor delivers 350 hp and 355 lb-ft, reaching 60 in 5.9 seconds. Rivian estimates range at up to 345 miles (555 km) — the longest in the lineup, because rear-wheel drive is more efficient.Finally, the Standard RWD variant lands in late 2027 at approximately $45,000 (around £35,700). It uses a smaller battery pack and offers 275+ miles (443+ km) of estimated range. Rivian has shared few other details so far.All trims charge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes via a native NACS port, which grants access to the Tesla Supercharger network. CCS adapters are supported too.Built Lighter, Built TougherThe R2 rides on an entirely new mid-size unibody platform — a departure from the R1's body-on-frame architecture. The result is a vehicle that weighs nearly 2,000 lbs (907 kg) less than its bigger sibling while sitting on a 115.6-inch (2,936 mm) wheelbase. At 185.9 inches (4,722 mm) long and 75 inches (1,905 mm) wide, it is squarely in Tesla Model Y territory.The weight savings translate directly into agility, but Rivian has kept the off-road DNA intact. Ground clearance of 9.6 inches (244 mm) is best in class — nearly three inches more than a Model Y. Approach and departure angles of 25° and 26° respectively, plus a wading depth of 19.7 inches (500 mm), mean the R2 can do more than look adventurous in a car park. The Performance trim gets semi-active suspension, eight drive modes including Rally and Soft Sand, and a low centre of gravity courtesy of the structural battery pack.Inside, the cabin seats five adults with 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) of rear legroom and headroom — enough, Rivian says, for occupants over six feet (1.83 m) tall. Total enclosed storage is 90.1 cubic feet (2,551 litres), with a front trunk that swallows a carry-on suitcase and a backpack, fold-flat rear seats that create a level loading surface, and dual gloveboxes. The rear drop glass — a powered window that lowers completely into the liftgate — is a genuine talking point, allowing surfboards and other long cargo to slide in or a breeze to sweep through. It is included on Performance and Premium trims.Materials lean sustainable: upcycled Birch wood accents, a headliner made from recycled ocean plastics and Rivian's second-generation Adventex material, which is designed to withstand muddy boots and wet dogs in equal measure.The Technology PlayRivian calls the R2 a "software-defined vehicle," and the specification sheet backs that up. The perception stack comprises 11 HDR cameras with a combined 65 megapixels and a five-radar system — hardware that comes standard on every trim.Rivian Autonomy+, the company's Level 2+ hands-free driver-assist system, covers 3.5 million miles (5.6 million km) of roads across the United States and Canada. It costs $49.99 per month or $2,500 as a one-off purchase. The Launch Package includes it for the lifetime of the vehicle. Every R2 gets a 60-day trial.On-board AI compute runs to 200 TOPS, dedicated to the in-cabin experience. This powers the forthcoming Rivian Assistant — a voice-controlled system that processes complex requests locally, even when offline. The 5G-connected architecture ensures updates arrive over the air, while the offline capability means the vehicle is not hobbled in areas without signal.At the steering wheel, Rivian's in-house Haptic Halo dials replace conventional switchgear. These context-aware controls scroll, push, pull and tilt with distinct tactile feedback for different functions — an attempt to bridge the gap between touchscreen convenience and physical control that many rivals have abandoned entirely. Two digital displays complete the cockpit: one behind the wheel for driving data, and one in the centre for everything else.The Elephant in the Room: TeslaThe R2 lands in the most contested segment of the electric vehicle market. The Tesla Model Y — the best-selling EV on the planet and briefly the best-selling car of any kind in 2023 — starts at $44,000 in the United States and delivers up to 357 miles (575 km) of range. It has a vast Supercharger network, a mature software ecosystem and years of manufacturing refinement behind it.The R2 fights back with 3 inches (7.6 cm) more ground clearance, genuine off-road hardware, a richer interior (Model Y's cabin has always divided opinion) and that distinctive outdoor-adventure identity that Rivian has cultivated since its founding. Whether that is enough to prise buyers away from Tesla — or from the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Chevrolet Equinox EV — remains the central question.Why Failure Is Not an OptionRivian burned roughly $3 billion in the first nine months of 2025 alone. It ended 2024 with about $5.3 billion in cash, a figure being steadily eroded by capital expenditure and operating losses. The Volkswagen joint venture — worth up to $5.8 billion in total — provides a lifeline, as does the potential for Department of Energy loan access. But lifelines do not last for ever.The company's stock tells its own story. Rivian went public in November 2021 at $78 a share, briefly touched $170 and now trades around $15. A 90% decline from the peak concentrates the mind wonderfully.The R2 must do three things at once: attract a materially larger customer base than the R1 ever could, generate a positive gross margin per vehicle and ramp to volumes that spread fixed costs across enough units to bend the loss curve downward. At a planned capacity of 155,000 units per year from Normal alone — with a second factory in Georgia eventually to follow — Rivian has the industrial ambition. The Volkswagen partnership supplies software licensing revenue and engineering credibility.Mr Scaringe has described the R2 as "the most important thing that we've developed as a company." On the evidence of today's specification sheet, it is also the most complete. The range is competitive, the technology is ambitious, the price is within reach of mainstream buyers and the off-road capability gives it a personality that few electric SUVs can match.None of which will matter if Rivian cannot build it at scale, on time and at a cost that leaves room for profit. The company that once dazzled Wall Street with a $170 share price now needs to dazzle customers with a $45,000 truck. That is the harder trick — and the one on which everything depends.

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss first impressions of the MacBook Neo, Studio DisplayXDR, and iPhone 17e.Following its announcement last week, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ arrived this week. Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is powered by the A18 Pro chip originally developed for the iPhone 16 Pro, making it the first Mac to use an iPhone-class processor instead of an M-series chip. To reach its substantially lower price point, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ makes some compromises. Unlike the MacBook Air, it does not feature keyboard backlighting, a haptic trackpad, P3 wide color, True Tone, ambient light sensing, a camera indicator LED, MagSafe charging, Thunderbolt connectivity, or a 12-megapixel camera with Center Stage, nor does it come with Touch ID as standard. It is also thicker with a slightly reduced battery life, and has larger borders around the slightly smaller display.That being said, it is $500 cheaper than a ‌MacBook Air‌ and is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable option. We talk through the real-world impact of some of these compromises, including performance with the A18 Pro chip and 8GB of memory. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ retains the same design and price as the iPhone 16e but adds the A19 chip, ‌MagSafe‌ support, Apple's second-generation C1X modem, and 256GB of base storage. Apple also introduced a new ‌Studio Display‌ XDR model, replacing the Pro Display XDR. The new model offers a 27-inch 5K mini-LED panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR brightness up to 2,000 nits, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. We compare both of these new products to their predecessors, as well as the ‌iPhone 17e‌ and the ‌iPhone 16‌ as the two lowest-cost iPhones on sale today.All of the newly announced devices became available to pre-order on Wednesday, March 4, with the entire lineup scheduled to launch and begin arriving to customers on Wednesday, March 11. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips.Start your business with Shopify and get everything you need to sell online and in person. Start today at https://www.shopify.com/macReady to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today at — https://www.Claude.ai/mac.

durée : 00:58:47 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - Dans l'Espagne des années 1930, les mouvements antifascistes s'organisent face à la montée du fascisme et à l'influence du parti phalangiste. En Europe, pendant la guerre civile espagnole, la presse de gauche affirme son soutien aux républicains et les armes traversent discrètement les frontières. - réalisation : Thomas Beau, Anna Holveck - invités : Anne Mathieu maîtresse de conférences HDR à l'université de Lorraine, historienne du journalisme au XXᵉ siècle; Pierre Salmon Maître de conférences en histoire contemporaine à l'École normale supérieure

durée : 00:58:38 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Muhlmann, Nassim El Kabli - Le tragique est souvent associé à la tragédie grecque et à ses représentants les plus connus, Eschyle, Sophocle et Euripide. Mais le tragique tel que nous l'entendons est-il celui des Grecs ? Que représentent le destin et la malédiction pour ces auteurs ? - réalisation : Nicolas Berger - invités : Pierre Judet de La Combe Helléniste, directeur d'études à l'EHESS et directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS; Létitia Mouze Maîtresse de conférences HDR à l'université Toulouse Jean Jaurès

As climate extremes intensify, resilient infrastructure is no longer a future consideration; it is a present-day imperative.  Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, speaks with Greg Stonehouse, chief strategy officer at HDR, about how infrastructure design is evolving in response to rising climate risk. From transportation and water systems to health care and energy facilities, they explore how resilience is becoming a core design parameter rather than an add-on.  The conversation examines the economics of resilient investment, the growing role of nature-based solutions, advances in data and real-time system controls, and how cross-sector collaboration is reshaping the future of infrastructure.  For more from The Conference Board:  At the Climate Crossroads: US Corporate Commitments 10 Years After Paris Accord  Extreme Impacts: Severe Weather Events Create Growing Risks for US Businesses  Rising Stakes: Climate Impacts Worsen as World Set to Miss Paris Agreement Goals  Window On: The Business Impact of Intensifying Natural Disasters  Flooding Is Getting Worse. What Should Businesses Do? 

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's concentrated week of announcements that saw the introduction of 10 new products.The most significant announcement of the week was the MacBook Neo, an all-new entry-level Apple laptop that starts at $599. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable option.Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is powered by the A18 Pro chip originally developed for the iPhone 16 Pro, making it the first Mac to use an iPhone-class processor instead of an M-series chip. The machine features a rounded, colorful design available in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus finishes, with matching keyboards and wallpapers that give it a more playful appearance than Apple's existing notebooks. At 2.7 pounds, it weighs the same as a MacBook Air.It offers a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with uniform, iPad-style bezels rather than a notch, a Magic Keyboard, a mechanical trackpad, two USB-C ports, 8GB of memory, a headphone jack, a 1080p camera, dual mics, dual speakers with Spatial Audio, and a battery life rated for up to 16 hours.Apple also updated several existing devices with modest specification improvements. The iPhone 17e retains the same design and price as the iPhone 16e but adds the A19 chip, MagSafe support, Apple's second-generation C1X modem, and 256GB of base storage.The 11- and 13-inch iPad Air gained the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7 support via Apple's N1 wireless chip, and the same C1X modem in cellular models. Meanwhile, the 13- and 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ were upgraded with the M5 chip and a higher base storage capacity of 512GB, though the removal of the 256GB option increased the starting price to $1,099.At the high end of the Mac lineup, Apple refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, introducing a "Fusion Architecture" that bonds two 3nmdies together into a single processor. These models also gained faster SSD speeds, higher base storage, and Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via the N1 chip. Battery life increased slightly across the lineup, while GPU cores now include dedicated Neural Accelerators intended to improve AI workloads.Apple also expanded its display lineup with a new Studio Display XDR model, replacing the Pro Display XDR. The new model offers a 27-inch 5K mini-LED panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR brightness up to 2,000 nits, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The standard ‌Studio Display‌ was updated at the same time with two Thunderbolt 5 ports, improved speakers, and a camera that now supports Desk View, but retains its 60Hz panel and 600-nit brightness.All of the newly announced devices became available to pre-order on Wednesday, March 4, with the entire lineup scheduled to launch and begin arriving to customers on Wednesday, March 11.Get the right life insurance for you, for less, and save more than fifty percent at https://www.selectquote.com/macrumors00:00 - Intro01:17 - iPhone 17e06:42 - M4 iPad Air08:46 - M5 MacBook Air11:53 - Sponsor: SelectQuote13:40 - MacBook Pro: M5 Pro and M5 Max Overview21:30 - Studio Display25:58 - Studio Display XDR38:05 - Introducing the MacBook Neo

durée : 00:21:06 - L'Invité(e) des Matins - par : Guillaume Erner, Yoann Duval - Alors que les questions de propreté du centre-ville de Béziers et d'insécurité sont des éléments fortement mobilisés dans le cadre de la campagne pour les élections municipales de mars 2026, un enjeu politique pourtant majeur passe sous les radars : celui de la lutte contre la précarité. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Benoît Prévost Maître de conférences HDR, Directeur du Centre Universitaire du Guesclin, Université Montpellier III.

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 177 - James Slattery - Colourist In this extended episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with colourist James Slattery (THE LOST BUS, EMPIRE OF LIGHT, 1917). How does someone become a colourist? What do they really do? What is a CDL? DI? QC? DIT? P3? HDR? James, with whom we've worked with several times, graciously explains what all these acronyms (and more) mean, how a colourist generally goes about their work nowadays on any given project, and what he's able to do to help filmmakers solve problems and help realize their visions in the final stages of post-production. James has experience timing dailies and also applying the finishing grade, and he helps us explain the different responsibilities and expectations of each process. James later helps us provide an overview of the different types of deliverables for a film, and he shares some common mistakes young colorists today should avoid. Though the role of a colourist is technically and creatively demanding, James, throughout our conversation, stresses the importance of being able to work with others as a member of the team. - This episode is sponsored by Aputure

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Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Have you forgotten about the HomePad? Apple hasn't! Also: The one exec Apple can't afford to lose, the great new features coming to the Studio Display 2, how to ping your Apple Watch from your iPhone, a question about the Mac that Apple should make, and a review of the Beats Pill!This episode supported by:Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — or unsubscribe at unfork.thecultcast.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coHelloFresh is the #1 meal kit in America making home cooking easier with chef-crafted recipes and fresh ingredients delivered straight to your door. Go to HelloFresh.com/CultCast10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life!This week's stories:Why you'll want Apple's ‘HomePad' smart home hubApple's HomePad smart home hub starts to look interesting, especially after the latest rumors reveal advanced features.The one executive Apple is fighting to keepJohny Srouji, the architect behind Apple silicon, says he's not planning to leave the company "anytime soon."ProMotion and HDR could finally make Studio Display a true pro tool for creatorsThe pro-grade features of the upcoming Apple Studio Display 2 include ProMotion, HDR and a mini-LED panel upgrade.How to convert an old iMac into a 5K monitor for less than $200How to ping your lost Apple Watch from your iPhoneYou can ping a lost Apple Watch from your iPhone. The reverse has always been one of the best uses of an Apple Watch.Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian Wireless Bluetooth SpeakerThe Beats Pill delivers powerful, room-filling sound. The bigger, bespoke racetrack woofer displaces 90% more air volume, packing more of a punch with deeper, fuller bass.