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SummaryIn this episode of The Compliance Guy podcast, Sean M Weiss engages in a detailed conversation with attorney Summer McKeivier about the complexities of healthcare law, particularly focusing on incident two billing, healthcare fraud prosecutions, and the challenges faced by providers in navigating compliance issues. They discuss the current trends in healthcare fraud, the role of medical directors and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), and the implications of inexperienced prosecutors in healthcare cases. The conversation also highlights the impact of accusations on healthcare professionals and the importance of understanding medical necessity in the context of local coverage determinations. Throughout the discussion, both Sean and Summer share insights from their experiences in the field, emphasizing the need for knowledgeable representation in healthcare law.TakeawaysSummer McKeivier is a leading attorney in healthcare law.Incident two billing is a significant issue in healthcare compliance.Wound care is currently a major focus for healthcare fraud investigations.CMS's definition of medical necessity often differs from providers' perspectives.Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) do not have the effect of law.Medical directors may lack the necessary expertise in specific healthcare areas.Healthcare providers face challenges due to poorly written LCDs.Overpayment disputes can escalate if not addressed properly.Inexperienced prosecutors can lead to unjust accusations in healthcare cases.Accusations can severely impact healthcare professionals' ability to practice.

Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Project Bongo is back to replace your iPhone buttons with haptics, (almost) every iPad is turning OLED, AirPods Pro 3 are having troubles, when you should upgrade your iMac — and our full reviews of the M5 Vision Pro and Apple Watch Series 11!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.coMost companies only act after a breach. Be the one that's prepared. Defend your business with NordStellar. Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code cultcast-10 at NordStellar.com/CultCast. Just mention it to NordStellar!This week's stories:iPhone 20 could make buttons a thing of the pastiPhone 20 might replace buttons with haptics -- at last. The 20th anniversary handset could finally go with motion-sensing, vibrating tech.Here's when every iPad gets a beautiful OLED screenApple plans to put gorgeous OLED displays in almost every iPad. Here's when to expect the tablets to switch away from LCDs.Apple could bring iPhone-style water resistance to iPad miniHow Apple might give the M6-powered iPad Pro a serious performance boostWeird AirPods Pro 3 glitch proves unbearable at 30,000 feetSome users of AirPods Pro 3 are plagued by a whistle noise when using the earbuds on a flight. Here's how to be ready if it happens to you.The M5 Vision Pro is still the ultimate entertainment deviceThe new M5 Vision Pro brings a huge leap in compute power and graphics performance — plus a more comfortable head band in the box.Review on YouTubeApple Watch Series 11How to use advanced Apple Watch sleep stage tracking

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EPISODE 178| Guest: Trey Hicks, COO & CSO of Visix, Inc.  The rise of hybrid workplaces and office hoteling has created a need for better room and desk booking solutions. While LCD signs were an early option, ePaper has emerged as the superior technology that's more efficient, sustainable and cost-effective, especially when deployed at scale. The age of LCD signs for workspaces is over, and ePaper displays are now the go-to choice for the modern workplace. We take a deep dive into the practical advantages of ePaper over traditional LCDs, focusing on the massive difference in total cost of ownership (TCO). Our conversation covers the "Big Three" factors – acquisition, installation and maintenance – to show how ePaper's wireless, battery-powered design saves significant time and money, avoids network congestion and creates a cleaner, more professional aesthetic. It's a practical breakdown of why ePaper is simply a smarter investment for any organization embracing flexible office models. Discover how ePaper creates a seamless experience for office hoteling and hot desking. Learn why ePaper's total cost of ownership is significantly lower than LCDs at scale. Understand how ePaper simplifies installation and maintenance compared to wired LCDs. Get the details on the massive energy savings and sustainability benefits of E Ink technology. Explore various applications for ePaper signs, from desk booking to digital nameplates. See the full transcript HERE See our four different ePaper sign specifications and learn more HERE

Derrière l'image « plateforme géante » se cachent des choix très concrets qui impactent la visibilité et les revenus des hôtes en location courte durée.Dans cet épisode, Maxime et Sammy reçoivent Vanessa Heydorff, Directrice Générale France de Booking.com, pour comprendre la vision, les priorités et surtout ce que les hôtes peuvent mettre en place dès maintenant.Les thématiques abordées :Vision centrée client & « connected trip » : accompagner le voyageur de A à Z.Location courte durée sur Booking.com : montée en puissance, attentes qualité et expérience.Segment familles : capacité adultes/enfants, politique enfant, lits bébé… et l'importance de le montrer en photo.IA / Smart Filter : comment vos mots, photos et avis aident (ou freinent) la mise en avant de l'annonce.Tarifs : flexible vs non remboursable, saisonnalité et conditions qui boostent la conversion.Incrémentalité : Genius, tarif Mobile, ciblages marchés — lire les données pour garder ce qui performe.Un épisode clair, pragmatique et actionnable pour les loueurs en location courte durée, conciergeries Airbnb, pros de la sous-location et gestionnaires qui veulent améliorer leur taux d'occupation et leur rendement sans perdre de vue l'expérience voyageur.Bonne écoute !

Location courte durée airbnb thématique : Tim & Thi Mân dévoilent comment ils ont transformé un T2 à Fougères en logement sorcier ultra-immersif qui cartonne. Vous repartez avec des idées travaux, déco, escape game, et une méthode rentable.  Dans cet épisode vous allez découvrir :Le concept « 360° » d'un logement thématique sans angle mort (sols, murs, lumières, mise en scène). Les chiffres clés : 50 k€ d'achat, 37 k€ de travaux (+7 k€ perso) pour un budget d'environ 100 k€. La déco immersive : ciel étoilé en fibres optiques, pierres de parement, cheminée sur-mesure, plafond nuage, cabinet de curiosités. L'escape game intégré (indices d'observation, pièce secrète) pensé pour rester simple à remettre en place. Les résultats : pic à 4 600 € de cashflow en août, 90–100 % de remplissage sur plusieurs mois, ~1 800–2 000 € net/mois en moyenne. Pourquoi viser la réservation directePour découvrir la 2e partie du podcast - L'espace privé du Triplex : https://www.patreon.com/letriplexpodcastChapitres00:00 — Intro02:30 — Profils & vision04:30 — Déclic L.C.D. & choix du thème « sorcier »07:30 — Localisation : Fougères (entre Rennes & Mont-Saint-Michel) 13:30 — Budget & financement (100 k€, postes clés) 20:30 — Matériaux & artisanat (pierres, cheminée) 35:10 — Chambre : plafond nuage & ciel de lit DIY 39:10 — Salle d'eau : arche + papier peint sur-mesure 45:40 — Escape game & parcours de visite 53:40 — Chiffres : cashflow, taux d'occupation, net mensuel 57:30 — Ops : channel manager, ménage, multi-plateformes 1:00:50 — Réservation directe & SEODécouvrir Le Cocon du Sorcier : https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/1384768841765745815Vous voulez créer une location courte durée qui se vend toute seule ? Inspirez-vous d'un logement thématique conçu « à 300 % », scénarisé (lumières, escape game) et automatisé pour convertir, remplir et améliorer votre rendement locatif.  

Professionnalise-toi ou meurs ! C'est 100 fois vrai : standards pro, mix OTA, moyenne durée, réservation directe et rentabilité.Vous allez découvrir :Professionnalisation : propreté, communication, process & standards hôteliers.Booking.com vs Airbnb : signaux 2025 et comment équilibrer votre mix OTA.Moyenne durée : lisser la basse saison sans rogner la marge.Régulation : cadre local, locaux commerciaux, mono-propriété.Voyage domestique : attentes familles (multi-espaces, autonomie, sécurité).3 insights : rentabilité > croissance, domestique, propreté/communication.

Chevy's bringing back the Bolt with a real budget price tag, and it just might change the EV game.

The nights are drawing in for Europeans, and Elliot Williams is joined this week by Jenny List for an evening podcast looking at the past week in all things Hackaday. After reminding listeners of the upcoming Hackaday Supercon and Jawncon events, we take a moment to mark the sad passing of the prolific YouTuber, Robert Murray-Smith. Before diving into the real hacks, there are a couple of more general news stories with an effect on our community. First, the takeover of Arduino by Qualcomm, and what its effect is likely to be. We try to speculate as to where the Arduino platform might go from here, and even whether it remains the player it once was, in 2025. Then there's the decision by Google to restrict Android sideloading to only approved-developer APKs unless over ADB. It's an assault on a user's rights over their own hardware, as well as something of a blow to the open-source Android ecosystem. What will be our community's response? On more familiar territory we have custom LCDs, algorithmic art, and a discussion of non-stepper motors in 3D printing. Even the MakerBot Cupcake makes an appearance. Then there's a tiny RV, new creative use of an ESP32 peripheral, and the DVD logo screensaver, in hardware. We end the show with a look at why logic circuits use the voltages they do. It's a smorgasbord of hacks for your listening enjoyment.

Chaque hiver, les kWh s'envolent et les marges fondent à cause des excès chauffage dans les locations courte durée.Il est souvent difficile de trouver le bon équilibre entre confort des voyageurs et limitation des abus. Entre les plaintes sur Airbnb ou Booking.com et les clients qui poussent le chauffage en mode sauna, l'hiver peut devenir une période stressante et non rentable.Dans cet épisode, Sammy et Maxime reçoivent Quentin Béssière, créateur de CozySmart, pour partager méthodes et réglages qui protègent votre rentabilité tout l'hiver sans dégrader l'expérience client.Vous allez découvrir :Les causes les plus courantes de surconsommation électriquePourquoi des règles trop strictes frustrent et plombent les avisLes bonnes pratiques pour éviter les sur-consommations accidentellesLes méthodes pour limiter les abus, sans risquer sa réputation sur AirbnbLes automatisations à mettre en place via votre Channel Manager pour offrir un confort optimal dès l'arrivéeCet épisode est également l'occasion de découvrir CozySmart, une solution simple et rapide à mettre en œuvre pour maîtriser votre consommation électrique toute l'année. Un moyen efficace pour éviter les abus tout en offrant à vos voyageurs le confort qu'ils attendent dans votre location courte durée.Bon Plan CozySmart : 1 mois d'abonnement offert

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Hear from host Paul Spain and Mike Jones, General Manager at Earthcare Environmental. Mike shares his first-hand experiences with Tesla's new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised technology, diving into what sets FSD apart from other automation systems, how it's performing on local streets, and what the future looks like for autonomous driving. Plus, tech news from the week including, Facial recognition in retail, Age restrictions on social media, young inventors LCD glasses for epilepsy and light sensitivity. Advancements in on-device AI, plus comparing inflight satellite Wi-Fi and more. Discover what's driving New Zealand's technology landscape forward.Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, HP, Workday and Gorilla Technology.

Location courte durée 2025 : le marché change vite et les hôtes doivent s'adapter. Dans cet épisode du Triplex, Nicolas (Smoobu), Maxime et Sammy partagent les chiffres clés de la saison, l'évolution des réservations, et les stratégies indispensables pour rester rentable face à la concurrence.

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. Hello, again. This is Trey. Several months ago, I heard Paul Asadoorian mention the Cheap Yellow Display on his podcast, Paul's Security Weekly ( https://www.scworld.com/podcast-show/pauls-security-weekly ). I didn't think much of it at the time, but then I heard it referenced again, and again. Then, finally, it was described, and I became interested. "Cheap Yellow Display" is the term used for the ESP32-2432S028R. Since this is somewhat challenging to say, and to remember, and since the board is yellow, and it can be obtained for as little as $12 USD, it has been given the nickname "Cheap Yellow Display". I will abbreviate this as CYD for the remainder of this episode. It is an ESP32 (with built in WiFi & Bluetooth) on a development board with one or more USB connectors, a MicroSD slot, a limited selection of GPIO pins, an RGB LED, a speaker, a light sensor, and best of all, a 2.8-inch (71mm) TFT touchscreen LCD display. The CYD runs on 5 volts DC. I am including some photographs of the CYD in the show notes. RandomNerdTutorials has produced a very good writeup about this board on their website ( https://randomnerdtutorials.com/cheap-yellow-display-esp32-2432s028r/ ). Brian Lough (AKA WitnessMeNow) has been building a community for the CYD on his GitHub site ( https://github.com/witnessmenow/ESP32-Cheap-Yellow-Display ) where he has instructions, examples, tutorials, downloadable tools, and much more. Beginning back in the 1970s, my father and I built electronics projects together. And I have had a love for doing so ever since. Over the last few years, I have built several Arduino based gadgets on different platforms, including a couple which run on breadboards sitting beside me on my desk (I will share more about one of those later). A common use for the CYD among hackers is to leverage the built in WiFi & Bluetooth radios to compromise wireless networks or devices. The Marauder project is a prebuilt image which can be loaded directly to the CYD to use it as a wireless hacking tool. Fr4nkFletcher's Github repository ( https://github.com/Fr4nkFletcher/ESP32-Marauder-Cheap-Yellow-Display ) is one place where you can download the Marauder tool. There are also video games, clocks, photo slideshows, and more, which have already been coded for you, and are available on the internet for download. What would you do with a CYD? What could you build? What problem might you solve? What fun project might you come up with? For myself, the CYD intrigued me, but it did not yet jump out at me as something I had a need for. Yet. What would change my mind? What would set me on a quest to obtain some of these devices and learn to develop code for them? What problem did I wish to solve? Tune in again, in a couple weeks, to learn the answers some of these questions and more in my next episode in this HPR series. Provide feedback on this episode.

Nouvel épisode de LCDS (La Critique Des Sorties ), notre format critique où l'on analyse une œuvre cinématographique ou sériel !Notre 1er épisode de LCDS de la saison est sur la série Netflix du moment qui fait son retour: Mercredi ! On revient sur les films La famille addams ainsi que la 1ere saison avant d'aborder notre problème avec la série de Tim Burton mais aussi plus généralement toutes les productions Netflix du genre. Est-ce que Jenna Ortega qui est passée productrice de la série pour la saison 2 a réussi à nous la faire aimer ?Acast: https://shows.acast.com/650efd10f66c690011960c1aSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UydxAKx8fGt2v8dHbPtLUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-nuit-des-sorties/id1709018669Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/1000297301Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaNuitDesSortiesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lanuitdessortiesTwitter/X: https://x.com/LanuitdesortiesBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lanuitdessorties.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@la.nuit.des.sortiesD Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On this week's show we look at the CDEDIA Best of show winners for this years event. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Google's Home app just got a huge upgrade that makes automations even smarter Paramount to launch new Sports Entertainment division The first Roku-powered smart projector is here Other: The Streaming War Is Over. Piracy Won. TWICE Best of Show Awards Winners for CEDIA 2025 AiSPIRE/WAC Group VENTRIX Lighting, Power and Control System - is an innovative, modular linear lighting solution designed for high-end architectural applications in both commercial and residential spaces. VENTRIX provides a scalable, customizable framework for illumination challenges, such as recessed grid ceiling installations or linear layouts in retail, restaurants, offices, or upscale homes. No pricing available. BZBGEAR BG-AIR4KAST-MKX | 4K@60Hz Wireless HDMI Extender with Multi-Receiver Support - Is a professional-grade wireless HDMI extender kit designed for transmitting uncompressed 4K video signals over the air without the need for long cables. The system uses BZBGEAR's proprietary ipcolor STREAM technology to ensure high-definition video with low latency, operating on the 5GHz wireless frequency band for stable, interference-resistant transmission. Up to 164 feet (50 meters) line-of-sight for 4K@60Hz; extends to about 230 feet for 1080p@60Hz. Available for Pre-order $450 Crestron Home OS - Since 1972, Crestron has been the leader in creating innovative technologies that remove barriers to connection, collaboration, communication, comfort, and control in just about every meaningful aspect of our professional and personal lives. Engineered to be simple, reliable, secure, and easy to use, Crestron sets the standard for intelligent video conferencing, digital content distribution, smart home systems, as well as control and management technology. Solutions that empower people around the world to do more, learn more, enjoy more, and achieve more. Furrion Aurora Partial-Sun 2 4K LED Outdoor Smart TV - is a weatherproof outdoor television designed specifically for partially sunny environments, such as patios, decks, or yards where sunlight is present but not direct or prolonged on the screen. It is part of Furrion's Aurora series, engineered for backyard entertainment with rugged construction to withstand rain, humidity, dust, and temperature fluctuations while delivering high-quality 4K viewing. 55” is going for $1700 HangSmart TV DIY TV wall mount system -  designed for easy installation without the need for wall studs, making it ideal for renters, homeowners, or anyone avoiding complex drilling or hiring professionals. It supports TVs from 19 to 100 inches and holds up to 150 pounds, compatible with most flat-screen LED, LCD, or curved models (including brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony) via standard VESA patterns. Kaleidescape Strato M Movie Player - an entry-level movie player it serves as a standalone device or part of a larger Kaleidescape ecosystem, designed for residential, marine, and commercial theater setups. Priced at around $1,995–$2,000, it offers about half the cost of Kaleidescape's previous lowest-entry system (the Strato V at $4,000) while delivering premium audio and video quality without relying on streaming services. madVR Envy Core MK2 - is a high-end video processor developed by madVR Labs, designed specifically for premium home theaters and media rooms. It represents an upgraded iteration in the company's Envy lineup, building on the original Envy Core (introduced in 2024) by incorporating 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 support for 8K input and output, enhanced gaming capabilities, and improved overall performance. Announced on September 2, 2025, alongside the Envy Extreme MK3 and Pro MK3 models, it aims to deliver advanced video processing at a more accessible price point compared to flagship models like the Extreme series, while maintaining near-identical image quality for many core functions. $5995 Nice ELAN OS 9.0 - is the latest software platform for the Nice Home Management system, a customizable smart home automation solution developed by Nice North America (formerly Core Brands). Released around mid-2025, OS 9.0 focuses on enhanced personalization, seamless integration with Nice's broader ecosystem (including shading, audio, gate motors, access control, and security), and intuitive user experiences for whole-home control. Samsung OLED TV (S95F) - The Samsung S95F is Samsung's flagship 4K OLED TV series for 2025, succeeding the popular S95D model and positioning itself as a premium smart TV with advanced QD-OLED panel technology. 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SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 with Active Guard Outdoor Protection - is a wireless, AI-powered outdoor camera designed for integration with the SimpliSafe home security system. Released in late 2024, it's an upgrade over the original model, focusing on proactive threat detection and deterrence. It requires a SimpliSafe base station to operate and is available for $199.99 directly from SimpliSafe or major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Battery-powered for flexibility, it can also be wired for continuous operation, which is essential for unlocking advanced features like Active Guard Outdoor Protection. Skyworth Canvas Elite Art TV - is a premium lifestyle television series launched by Skyworth USA in August 2025, designed to blend high-performance entertainment with gallery-quality art display. It features the world's largest art TV at 100 inches, alongside an 86-inch model, making it ideal for custom home integration where aesthetics meet advanced technology.  Starting at $4000 Sony BRAVIA Projector 7 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel - is a premium native 4K HDR laser home theater projector that features Sony's advanced SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) technology with a compact 0.61-inch native 4K panel (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), delivering over 8 million pixels for sharp, detailed images with inky blacks, vibrant colors, and rich textures. Powered by a long-lasting laser light source providing up to 2,200 lumens of brightness, it excels in rendering high dynamic range (HDR) content like Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced, ensuring vivid highlights and deep shadows even on screens up to 120 inches in moderately lit environments. $10,000 Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 - is a 5.1-channel home theater system featuring a soundbar, wireless rear speakers, and a dedicated subwoofer for immersive surround sound. Delivering 1,000W of total output, it supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for dynamic, three-dimensional audio with precise dialogue via Voice Zoom 3. Easy to set up and compatible with select BRAVIA TVs for seamless control, it includes HDMI eARC, Bluetooth, and the BRAVIA Connect App for enhanced connectivity and customization. $800 What Hi-Fi? Best of Show Awards Winners Bluesound PULSE CINEMA - is a premium wireless streaming soundbar that is an all-in-one solution that delivers immersive Dolby Atmos audio without requiring a separate AV receiver, making it ideal for users who want cinematic sound for movies, music, gaming, and TV in a clutter-free design. Positioned as a competitor to brands like Sonos, it emphasizes high-resolution multi-room streaming via Bluesound's BluOS platform, high-fidelity performance, and easy expandability to a full surround system. The PULSE CINEMA is designed for larger spaces, pairing best with 55-inch TVs and above, and measures 47 inches wide for a low-profile fit under or mounted below your screen. $1500 Coastal Source 1000 Series Bollards - are a premium line of modular outdoor speakers. Designed for high-end landscape audio installations, they build on the success of the earlier 10.0 Bollard Series, offering enhanced performance while maintaining a sleek, weather-resistant design that blends into outdoor environments like patios, pools, or gardens. These bollards are engineered to "Defy the Elements," with sealed enclosures that provide superior durability against rain, sun, salt air, and extreme temperatures, making them ideal for coastal or harsh climates. No Pricing Kaleidescape Strato M Movie Player - See above L-Acoustics HYRISS - (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space) is an audio solution launched by the French audio company L-Acoustics in September 2024. HYRISS transforms everyday environments into dynamic, immersive auditory experiences. It's particularly aimed at high-end residential, hospitality, corporate, retail, and even yacht settings, where it integrates seamlessly with architecture to create customizable soundscapes. Unlike traditional home audio systems, HYRISS isn't just about speakers—it's a complete ecosystem combining hardware, software, advanced processing, and professional installation to deliver concert-quality sound while preserving visual aesthetics. Ara's note on pricing - I didn't bother looking it up. It's French and it's designed for high end. I think that sums it up! Magnetar UDP900MKII - is a high-end universal disc player designed for audiophiles and cinephiles who prioritize reference-grade playback of physical media. It serves as an upgraded successor to the original UDP900 model, incorporating enhancements based on user and dealer feedback to deliver superior audio fidelity, video processing, and build quality. It's positioned as a flagship device in Magnetar's lineup, emphasizing support for a wide array of formats while addressing the growing scarcity of premium Blu-ray players (following exits by brands like Oppo, Reavon, LG, and Samsung). Shipping in Q4 2025 with suggested retail prices of $3300 Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch Class QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - The Sony BRAVIA 8 is Sony's flagship OLED television for 2025. It leverages advanced QD-OLED panel technology from Samsung Display—the latest generation, shared with models like the Samsung S95F—for superior brightness, color vibrancy, and contrast. This TV is designed for cinematic immersion, blending high-end picture processing with immersive audio, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts, gamers (especially PS5 owners), and those seeking a premium home theater experience. It's available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes only, with no larger options to avoid overlapping Sony's Mini-LED flagship, the BRAVIA 9. $3100 Sony BRAVIA Projector 7 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel - See above  

Te cuento mi experiencia con este termohigrómetro con pantalla LCD de la marca de los robots domóticos. Y también aprovecho para hacer una reflexión sobre los nombres traducidos que le ponen a sus productos, sin sentido alguno.

Derrière les posts cocasses partagés dans les groupes Facebook se cachent souvent des leçons précieuses pour mieux gérer une location saisonnière ou une conciergerie Airbnb.Dans cet épisode du Triplex, Maxime et Sammy décryptent des publications insolites issues de groupes Facebook dédiés à la location courte durée et à Airbnb. Entre situations absurdes, craintes exagérées et vraies questions de gestion, chaque pépite devient une opportunité d'expliquer ce qu'il faut faire – et surtout éviter – lorsqu'on gère des voyageurs.Les thématiques abordées : • Machines à laver, consommables et petits vols : comment trouver l'équilibre entre service et abus. • La caution sur Booking.com : comprendre les limites et envisager des solutions plus fiables. • Couchages et confort : choisir entre BZ, rapido ou lit classique selon sa cible. • IA et messages voyageurs : assistant efficace ou réponses à côté de la plaque. • Squats Airbnb : un phénomène rare, amplifié par la viralité médiatique.Un épisode qui mélange humour et retours d'expérience, utile pour les loueurs en location courte durée, les gestionnaires de conciergerie Airbnb, les adeptes de la sous-location ou encore ceux qui visent à améliorer leur rendement locatif.Bonne écoute !

In the latest Mobile Views podcast, Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall discuss Apple's recent product announcements, focusing more on software than hardware. They note that the new operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, are where users will see the most significant changes, with updates scheduled to be released on September 15th. The new operating systems have a "liquid glass" design, which changes the overall look and navigation. They also touch on the new iPhone "Air," which they theorize may be a precursor to a foldable phone, as it is a result of Apple's research and development for foldable technology.   They also share their thoughts on other new products and features. Ogasawara and Westfall express disappointment that the new AirPods Pro did not include an LCD display case or a thermometer, features they were hoping for. Ogasawara also discusses his experience with the Google Pixel 10 Pro's AI features, including the built-in thermometer. They also talk about the new sleep score feature on watchOS 26 and the upcoming hypertension detection. Finally, they express their frustration with the lack of progress in phone technology, reminiscing about a time when new features like GPS and Wi-Fi were added every year, and they suggest that people who upgrade every two or three years will find the changes more exciting than those who upgrade annually.

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A young inventor has taken home the top honours at the James Dyson Awards for a pair of glasses made to tackle epilepsy. University of Canterbury engineering student Mark Campbell has developed ‘Lensare', which uses smart LCD lenses that detect harmful light patterns and instantly darken, providing protection for people with epilepsy and photophobia. Campbell told Mike Hosking it's still in the early stages of development, but the aim is to make it as bulletproof as possible. He says the next steps are to make the prototype as robust and unobtrusive as possible, but after that there's the potential to commercialise it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choisir un logiciel pour la location courte durée ou pour sa conciergerie est une étape cruciale… et souvent un vrai casse-tête. Entre les promesses des éditeurs, la multiplication des fonctionnalités et la peur de se tromper, beaucoup de loueurs et de conciergeries se retrouvent coincés avec des outils mal adaptés. Résultat : perte de temps, mauvaise communication avec les voyageurs et parfois un changement de système au bout de 6 mois.Dans cet épisode du Triplex Podcast, nous t'aidons à y voir clair et à poser les bonnes questions avant de choisir ton logiciel. Avec Quentin, fondateur de PassPass, une solution tout-en-un pensée pour accompagner les conciergeries de 1 à 300 logements, tu découvriras une méthode simple pour structurer ton activité sans usine à gaz.Les points clés abordés :Pourquoi le choix d'un logiciel est stratégique en location courte durée.Loueur VS entrepreneur : comment adapter ses outils à son ambition.Les erreurs classiques quand on raisonne uniquement en “fonctionnalités”.Les fonctionnalités vraiment utiles selon ton nombre de logements.Logiciel tout-en-un ou outils à la carte : comment arbitrer intelligemment.Comment évaluer un éditeur (roadmap, service client, accompagnement).Si tu gères une location saisonnière, une conciergerie Airbnb, une love room ou tout autre type de logement meublé, cet épisode est fait pour toi. Tu apprendras à penser usage, indépendance et stratégie long terme plutôt que gadgets technologiques.Notre invité expert : Quentin, fondateur de PassPass, une solution tout-en-un qui accompagne les conciergeries de 1 à 300 logements.Un épisode ultra concret pour structurer ton activité de location courte durée ou de conciergerie, sans usine à gaz.Bonne écoute !

UGREEN have launched a new range of Qi2 products, which can charge your devices wirelessly at 25 watts. We've been taking a look at the 10000mAh MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank and the MagFlow 2-in-1 Wireless Charger over the last few weeks, and both devices launch officially today. We have been reviewing UREEN products for several years now. They have consistently been really well-made and great value, and this new product range is no different. In fact, I would suggest they have taken even another step up in quality and feel like very mature products with a slick and modern design. UGREEN MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank The MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank enables fast, 25 watt wireless charging for compatible devices such as the iPhone 16 range. It is also backwards compatible with devices that charge at a max of 15 watts. The power bank has MagSafe magnets built in, so it is ready-made for attaching to iPhones, but you can place any device on top of it and it will charge them without issue. The MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank comes with what looks like a wrist strap, but it is actually an incredibly handy USB-C cable, which can be used to charge the battery and also charge other devices. This simple addition makes this power bank so much more versatile, as you don't need to carry an extra cable with you, and means it is not just limited to wireless charging. I have been using it to keep my iPhone topped up for the last couple of weeks, and it has worked flawlessly. Once you attach the power bank, it picks up that it is connected to the phone instantly, and charging begins. You can tilt your phone into landscape and use the power bank as a stand for when you are watching videos, too, something I find really useful when you are flying. The MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank charges your phone quickly, but it also charges itself quickly. On top of this, it can charge your device while being charged itself at the same time. Day to day, I have plugged the power bank into a fast charger for about an hou,r and this has been enough to keep my iPhone fully topped up each day when I am on the move. There is a small LCD on the side of the device which indicates the charge levels and if it is charging a device or being charged itself. Overall, the MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank has been an excellent device to use so far, and it is highly recommended for anyone who uses an iPhone. UGREEN MagFlow 2-in-1 Wireless Charger The MagFlow 2-in-1 Wireless Charger is a neat, portable device which has many use cases. The device folds down to a small cube size when not in use or when you are travelling and unfolds out to present a magnetic charging pad for your smartphone, along with a charging pad for AirPods or similar. Like the power bank, it is also capable of 25 watt wireless charging to charge your devices and can be turned into a 3-in-1 charger if you make use of the USB-C port to plug in a smartwatch charger, etc. Another very versatile product from UGREEN. With its small size, the MagFlow 2-in-1 Wireless Charger is suitable for use in many situations. It could be used on your desk, on a bedside locker or even on the go. It connects to a power source via a USB-C port on the back of the device, providing a compact and neat place to keep your devices charged. Conclusion Both these devices from UGREEN are really well-made and have had a lot of thought put into their design and functionality. They both work exactly as you would expect and provide a fast wireless charging solution for your devices at home, in the office and on the go. Both devices can be purchased directly from the UGREEN website and are also available on Amazon from today. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured ...

On this episode of Talking Guitars, we kick things off with the brand-new YouTube Hype feature! For the first 7 days after a video goes live, you can now Hype it up — giving it points that push it higher on YouTube's brand-new leaderboard. You only get 3 Hypes per week on this channel, so choose wisely… and why not start with THIS video?

On this week's show we discuss the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Nielsen: Ad-supported content dominates TV viewing  NFL sells NFL Media, including RedZone, to ESPN New Fox One streaming service to launch in August Other: How to Increase Storage on Google Chromecast With Google TV Howdy Subscription | Ad-Free Streaming | The Roku Channel Sony Crowned King of TVs for the Seventh Year Running at the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout For the seventh consecutive year, Sony has claimed the title of “King of TVs” at the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout, held at their Scarsdale, New York showroom. The winning model, the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED (K65XR80M2) $3000, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive field of flagship OLED TVs from LG, Samsung, and Panasonic. This annual event, now in its 21st year, is a benchmark for videophiles, retailers, and manufacturers, offering a no-nonsense, side-by-side comparison of the best TVs on the market.  The Value Electronics TV Shootout Founded in 2004 by Robert and Wendy Zohn, the Value Electronics TV Shootout has become well known for its rigorous and objective evaluation process. Each TV in the shootout is professionally calibrated and tested under identical conditions—same lighting, same content, and against professional-grade Sony BVM-HX3110 mastering monitors, which are the gold standard for video professionals.  The TVs are judged on picture quality attributes like color accuracy, contrast, motion handling, and performance in both Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR). This year's competition was exclusively dedicated to OLED TVs, with no separate category for LCDs, reflecting the industry's shift toward OLED's superior black levels and color reproduction. The 2025 lineup featured four flagship 65-inch OLED models: Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED (K65XR80M2) $3000 Samsung S95F QD-OLED (QN65S95F) $3300 Panasonic Z95B WOLED (TV65Z95BP) $2000 US Model is Z95A LG G5 WOLED (OLED65G5WUA) $2900 A panel of ISF-certified judges, including display and film production professionals, evaluated the TVs using a mix of Blu-ray movie clips and specialized test patterns, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of their capabilities. Sony's Bravia 8 II QD-OLED won top honors for its exceptional SDR performance and consistency. Judges noted Sony's superior video processing, which delivered cleaner images and better upscaling than competitors. Kevin Miller, ISFTV president and display consultant, stated, “Sony's video processing is cleaner and handles upscaling better than Samsung's, despite both using the same quantum dot OLED panel.” This processing edge proved decisive. Panasonic's Z95B OLED marked its U.S. market return at the 2025 Shootout, narrowly winning the HDR category over Samsung's S95F by 0.01 points. Absent from the U.S. for years, Panasonic leveraged the event to showcase its OLED lineup, previously limited to Europe and Asia. Alex Fried, Panasonic's director of business development, emphasized the brand's renowned picture quality, saying, “It was great to be back in the shootout, reflecting Panasonic's legacy of top-tier performance.” Samsung's S95F QD-OLED came in a close second overall, splitting HDR category wins with Panasonic and performing strongly across the board. Its quantum dot OLED panel, shared with Sony, delivered impressive brightness and color volume, but it fell slightly short in SDR due to Sony's superior processing. LG's G5 WOLED, however, was a surprising disappointment, finishing last in both SDR and HDR categories. Despite LG's pioneering role in OLED technology and its use of RGB OLED panels from LG Display, the G5 struggled with color accuracy and EOTF (electro-optical transfer function) issues. Judge Chris Boylan, co-founder of Big Picture Big Sound, noted, “The LG was a little disappointing with some processing issues that lowered its overall scores in some categories. Some of these might actually be fixable with future software updates.” This outcome raised questions about LG's current standing in the OLED race, especially given its historical dominance in the category. Final Thoughts Sony's seventh straight “King of TVs” win at the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout reaffirms its position as a leader in premium display technology, driven by superior video processing and consistent performance. However, the tight competition—especially Panasonic's HDR upset and Samsung's close second—shows that the gap between top-tier OLEDs is narrower than ever. For consumers, this means more choices and exceptional quality across the board. Whether you're a videophile chasing the ultimate picture or a casual viewer seeking a top-tier TV, the 2025 Shootout proves that OLED is the technology to beat, and Sony's Bravia 8 II is currently leading the pack. Note - Hisense and TCL were invited to the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout but chose not to participate. 

Contributor: Megan Hurley MD Educational Pearls: Acute toxicity of heavy metals: Gastrointestinal upset is the most common presentation Chronic toxicity of heavy metals: Symptoms depend on the metal ingested Increased risk of cancer Altered mentation Developmental delays (in children) Kidney failure Four heavy metals that are tested for in a general panel and their sources: Lead Old paint (homes built before 1977) or some older toys Pipes of older homes or those with corrosive agents May obtain testing kits from home improvement stores to test water supply Mercury Previously in thermometers, although much less common now Compact fluorescent lightbulbs, LCD screens, and some batteries Large predatory fish like tuna, swordfish, dolphins, and shark Arsenic sources Most commonly found in pesticides Contaminated groundwater (especially private wells) Cadmiun sources Most commonly found in tobacco smoke Batteries Metal plating and welding Additional heavy metals that require specific testing Chromium, Nickel, & Thallium Thallium is found in rodenticides, pesticides, and fireworks Management of heavy metal toxicity depends on the intoxicant Generally, chelation therapy is used for acute and severe cases Arsenic: dimercaprol or DMSA Mercury: DMPS (chronic or mild) or DMSA (severe) Lead: succimer is first line, followed by dimercaprol or EDTA References Baker BA, Cassano VA, Murray C; ACOEM Task Force on Arsenic Exposure. Arsenic Exposure, Assessment, Toxicity, Diagnosis, and Management: Guidance for Occupational and Environmental Physicians. J Occup Environ Med. 2018;60(12):e634-e639. doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000001485 Balali-Mood M, Naseri K, Tahergorabi Z, Khazdair MR, Sadeghi M. Toxic Mechanisms of Five Heavy Metals: Mercury, Lead, Chromium, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Front Pharmacol. 2021;12:643972. Published 2021 Apr 13. doi:10.3389/fphar.2021.643972 Kinally C, Fuller R, Larsen B, Hu H, Lanphear B. A review of lead exposure source attributional studies. Sci Total Environ. 2025;990:179838. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179838 Jannetto PJ, Cowl CT. Elementary Overview of Heavy Metals. Clin Chem. 2023;69(4):336-349. doi:10.1093/clinchem/hvad022 Järup L. Hazards of heavy metal contamination. Br Med Bull. 2003;68:167-182. doi:10.1093/bmb/ldg032 Zhang H, Reynolds M. Cadmium exposure in living organisms: A short review. Sci Total Environ. 2019;678:761-767. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.395 Summarized & Edited by Jorge Chalit, OMS4 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/

Pinball: We talk about Jack Danger becoming Stern Pinball's Head of Community and then hit a couple pinball topics a listener submitted: if Predator could work with a more historic approach to art and what is our preferred size of LCD screen for pinball. Video Games: We talk Donkey Kong Bonanza, Microsoft thriving while laying off folks, Hasbro doing great with Magic: The Gathering using Final Fantasy, Itch.io deindexing NSFW content, Hades 2 getting close(r) to full release, Microsoft backing off their original game price increases, Switch 2 displacing PS4 as the fastest selling console in U.S. history, Bioshock 4 in a state of failure, Nintendo planning price increases on Switch titles, Battlefield 6 getting close to release, various Nintendo Showcase topics, Microsoft dominating the top-selling list with Playstation, and Sony suing Tencent. Episode Links: Kineticist article covering Jack Danger's new role at Stern Pinball: https://twip.kineticist.com/p/flippers-and-butts Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Part 1 of the µTimer project, a versatile benchtop lab timer. Choosing the LCD, and getting two sample LCD's running. One using a demo board, and one that needed to be hacked onto a Raspberry Pi. 00:00 – Benchtop Lab Timer Project 01:19 – It's all about the choice of LCD 03:14 – ERC19624-1 192×64 …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comThe Columbia River basin is roughly the size of France. The Columbia is the fourth-largest river in the United States by flow, and the largest river emptying into the eastern Pacific Ocean. In the last 90 years, this mighty river has been mightily renovated. The multitude of dams (around 150) in the basin now represent 44% of all US hydro-electric power generation. It all started in the 1930's with the Bonneville Dam, a signature project of The New Deal. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) was created by Congress to market the power generated by the dam. The agency would grow over the years as more and more dams were built in the basin. My father was hired by BPA around 1970 as an electrical engineer. Within a few short years his salary enabled him to purchase a new home for his young family of four, and a new Ford Mustang for his commute to work from the Portland suburbs. As the 70's drew to a close, my father began climbing a managerial ladder at BPA. Visiting his office was exciting for a kid. At one point it was located on the upper floors of the tallest building on Portland's east side. The cars on the street looked like toys from up there. Elevator rides were a thrill. My sister and I would jump at the first sign its rapid ascent was slowing, elated by the hang time we felt.In 1984 dad moved to a new office, in an even fancier building with a curved facade overlooking the freeway. I distinctly remember him telling me about a modern white noise system that was built in. It made the office seem quieter, he said, by adding sound; a special sound that made background noise less noticeable. Conversations in far-off cubicles couldn't be heard. This puzzled me. It sounded like white noise was black magic. Adding sound, in my experience, was a surefire way to make something— someplace—louder. What exactly he did at work in those years wasn't obvious to me. His white collar job, in his white noise office wasn't tangibly connected to the mechanics of hydro-power or the delivery of electricity into our homes in the Pacific Northwest. Similarly, now a generation removed, my son is both uninterested and unimpressed by my vocation, which amounts to me spending a lot of time in my home office/studio with headphones on, plunking away on a midi keyboard, scrutinizing bands of orange-hued spectrogram stereo files, poking and prodding at them with a mouse in hand.In the words of Woody Guthrie—who was hired by BPA in 1941 to ennoble the burgeoning hydro-electric empire in song—the Columbia rolls on. It rolls on four miles north of our home. Electrons arriving in wires from turbines at Bonneville Dam are converted to LCD light and computational power right here in front of me, enabling, in part, the wonderfully complicated but seemingly straightforward task of drafting this post. It rolls on and I take it for granted. Air conditioning requires a great deal many more electrons, which I'm also currently enjoying, with little thought given to it. While the hydroelectric empire of the Columbia has given the region abundant renewable electricity and supplied it with water to irrigate arid landscapes, it has done so at the cost a once great salmon fishery.Here BPA would say, no it wasn't us. We've helped Salmon. We've spent billions. Look at all our hatcheries and fish ladders. We even transport fish in trucks around our dams. It was the fishermen and canneries who depleted the fishery before the dams were built. On that score, they wouldn't be entirely mistaken. The early 1900's Columbia commercial fishery knew no bounds, and within half a century it brought about its own demise. But to say that salmon and dams can get along hunky-dory, well, that's increasingly hard to fathom.Less than a year ago, three hundred miles to the south, a campaign of dam removals was concluded on the Klamath River. The basin is still far from its pre-Euro-American state, but it was is a big move for restoration of salmon spawning habitat in the upper Klamath. Within days of the last dam removal, fall run Chinook were observed upriver for the first time in a century. Years from now perhaps stakeholders will look to the Klamath for answers about what to do about the aging infrastructure on the Columbia.Celilo Falls and the Cascades of the Columbia, once roaring, are but memories of a mighty river that ran wild nearly a century ago. Submerged by slackwater pools, today's river soundscape is now formed by the wakes created by cargo ships and barges that ply its lower reaches. This recording is essentially a slice of time on a mild December day in 2024 between two such vessels. Centered on a reach of river absent of shoreline highways, it harkens back to a quieter time. It captures the sound of a great expanse; miles in all directions.Accordingly, the musical composition and arrangement are imbued with harmonic complexity that I don't usually reach for: 7th suspended 4th chords, add-9th chords. Delivered in slow, overlapping succession, these unsettled voicings follow each other rhythmically, like waves tumbling ashore. Small animals scuttle through the brush on the shore while gulls and Bald Eagles cry in the middle distance. Common Mergansers call to each other upriver. Whorls of water formed by the current hint at the great power that lies beneath the placid surface. Roll on Columbia, roll on… Thanks for reading and listening, friend. Quiet Columbia Suite is available under the artist name Listening Spot on all streaming platforms today Friday, July 18th.

This Episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maul Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeour link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Use the code “MAUL”____________________________________________________________________________The First Test is here — and the Lions are flying (albeit vs average opposition)! After ripping through AUNZ in their most dominant showing yet, Test XV selection has sparked major debate. Who's nailed on? Who's out? And who's thrown the entire backline into chaos?We break down Henry Pollock's statement performance and celebration

This live episode was recorded over two nights in June in The Big Romance on Parnell Street in front of an attentive live audience (and some people overheard on the recording from the main bar) I'm sure why it took me 18 editions of the Listen Closely live listening parties for me to think about recording them and putting them out on the Patreon feed but I finally had the idea last month. And sure, when we had two sold out parties of people coming to hear some chat and a full-volume listen in The Big Romance of LCD Soundsystem's second album Sound Of Silver (2007), then it was a great opportunity to stitch together chats I had with two guests DJ Kelly-Anne Byrne and Eoghan O'Sullivan (The Point Of Everything), all about James Murphy, Losing your Edge, loving and hating new York, gout and more The second album from record nerd James Murphy and company, cemented LCD's status as a defining band of an alternative generation, elevating and building on the wry wink-wink-reference debut album with a second record that felt less like Murphy play pretending his heroes but joining them with a record filled with vastly superior alternative dance and rock music that takes its influences and turns them into something greater, and more singularly LCD Soundystem with songs of the age - 'Someone Great', 'Get Innocuous', 'All My Friends', 'Us vs Them' and more. We discuss the record first with Eoghan and then play the record (not broadcast of course) before coming back after with Kelly-Anne Byrne to post-mortem what we've heard. Listen on Apple | Android | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Feed | Podlink * Support Nialler9 on Patreon, get event discounts, playlists, ad-free episodes and join our Discord community

EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode was originally published to YouTube on June 26, 2025 - but due to a technical issue the audio version wasn't pushed out to subscribers. Sorry for any inconvenience - please enjoy the show!Pete is joined by Max & Steve for more Nintendo Switch 2 impressions and a grab bag of smaller news about our new favorite handheld.00:00:00 - Intro00:03:21 - Max's Switch Impressions00:12:03 - LCD vs OLED00:18:46 - Third Party Support00:21:00 - July Direct00:31:55 - What We're Playing00:36:30 - Max's 3D Printing and Dbrand Drama00:51:46 - Woot! and Vinted00:57:43 - HDR PSA

Ever tried weighing something bulky, only to find you can't see the scale's display? Whether you're shipping packages, weighing luggage, or measuring awkward items, this new scale could be your game-changer. In this episode, Peter Von Panda reviews a unique scale with a separate, easy-to-read LCD panel that solves the common problem of hidden readings. Discover how its design makes it perfect for large or bulky items, and why this scale is ideal for home, travel, or shipping use. If you've struggled with traditional scales, this could be the solution you've been waiting for! Get it here... https://geni.us/IGGd ---------- LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING BETTER: ▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/FtGAT4 ▶ My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petervonp... ---------- IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW SOME LOVE: ▶ Buy My Book: https://geni.us/qwbZAE ▶ Become A Channel Member: https://geni.us/AA3Jk ▶ Patreon:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Merch: https://petervonpanda.storenvy.com/ ▶ Free Panda Group: https://panda-research-institute.mn.co FOLLOW MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: ▶ Instagram:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Facebook:   / petervonpanda  

Episode Overview In this episode of The Design Vault, hosts Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami explore the remarkable story of the Bandai Tamagotchi—a simple plastic egg with three buttons that revolutionized our relationship with technology. Born from Japan's economic "lost decade" and the rise of kawaii culture, this virtual pet created an entirely new paradigm for emotional engagement with digital devices. From Akihiro Yokoi's inspiration watching a boy unable to take his pet turtle on vacation, to the collaboration between toy company Bandai and design firm Wiz, the Tamagotchi pioneered concepts that would later define social media, mobile gaming, and AI companions. This episode reveals how a 32x16 pixel screen taught millions about digital responsibility while establishing the psychological phenomenon known as the "Tamagotchi effect." Episode Length: 31:36 Original Air Date: July 1, 2025 Hosts: Albert Shum, Thamer Abanami Key Segments & Timestamps The Perfect Storm: Japan in the 1990s (00:02:03 - 00:04:57) Economic "lost decade" following the bubble burst Imperial Palace valued more than California real estate Traditional consumer spending decline driving affordable luxury demand Rise of kawaii culture and character-driven design Gap in the market between expensive Game Boys and simple entertainment Cultural shift from pure utility to emotional design The Players: Bandai and Wiz Partnership (00:04:57 - 00:07:40) Bandai's 1950 founding as toy and hobby company built on licensed character merchandise Wiz as small independent toy design company led by Akihiro Yokoi New York Toy Fair dynamics and independent inventor ecosystem Albert's experience with Yakbak toy and Worlds of Wonder Collaboration model between toy companies and design firms The Inspiration: From Pet Turtle to Virtual Pet (00:07:40 - 00:09:20) TV commercial showing boy unable to take pet turtle on vacation Yokoi's vision: pets without cleanup, expense, or traditional constraints Original watch-based concept combining "tamago" (egg) and "ouchi" (watch) User testing preference for separate keychain device over wristwatch Extreme focus on simplicity driven by cost constraints and portability needs Gameplay Mechanics: Digital Responsibility (00:09:20 - 00:11:11) Evolution-based gameplay responding to player care and engagement Battery tab activation creating "no pause" always-on experience Feed, clean, discipline, and play interactions with visible stats Character evolution from simple forms to unknown outcomes based on care quality Japanese vs. US version differences: death vs. "returning to home planet" Physical Design: The Egg That Changed Everything (00:11:23 - 00:15:56) Cookie-sized plastic egg in pastel colors (baby blues, soft pinks, gentle yellows) Postage stamp-sized LCD screen creating "window to another world" Three circular buttons in triangular pattern below screen Keychain attachment as fashion accessory and personal expression Cracked egg aesthetic revealing the digital world within Tactile button engagement and fidget factor importance Digital Design: Maximum Expression from Minimum Pixels (00:16:06 - 00:19:54) Character design: Emotional expression through kawaii aesthetics 32x16 pixel constraint: Screen only 1.2" wide by 1.5" tall Sound design: Piezo speaker creating urgency and emotional connection through frequency modulation Interface hierarchy: Main screen with top row caring icons and bottom row status indicators Top row functions: Fork/knife (feeding), ball/bat (playing), light bulb (sleep), syringe (medicine) Bottom row status: Happy/sad faces, cleanliness indicators, health meters, sound controls Technical Innovation: Constraints as Advantages (00:19:54 - 00:21:39) Lifecycle simulation and personality development algorithms Random event generation following B.F. Skinner's variable reward research Complex technical sophistication hidden behind simple three-button interface No manual, setup routine, or EULA required Display cost constraints driving creative interface solutions Cultural Impact: The Tamagotchi Effect (00:21:54 - 00:23:42) Pioneering emotional attachment to digital devices Preview of current technology relationships and smartphone behaviors Creation of new social behaviors around technology Influence on parent-child dynamics with devices Global phenomenon crossing age and gender boundaries Technology personification and relationship development patterns Technological Legacy: Always-On Digital Worlds (00:23:47 - 00:25:38) Persistent world concept with continuous gameplay loops Service-based interaction model requiring ongoing engagement Downloadable content precursor through feeding and care requirements Connection to modern social media engagement patterns Foundation for current "always-on" digital experiences Business Transformation: Character-Driven Products (00:24:53 - 00:26:18) Establishment of virtual pet product category Demonstration of emotional connection value in technology Cross-promotion and special edition marketing strategies Character extension into both virtual and physical product ecosystems Cross-cultural product design success from Japan to United States Gamification Blueprint: The Engagement Playbook (00:26:18 - 00:29:46) Core mechanics: Regular check-ins, care-based rewards, progressive difficulty Achievement-based evolution and social proof elements Connection to modern apps like Foursquare and social media platforms Digital addiction patterns and FOMO (fear of missing out) creation Dopamine hit trigger-reward loops in social media engagement AI companion relationships and emotional attachment concerns Ethics of emotional engagement vs. emotional manipulation Modern Relevance: Lessons for AI Design (00:29:01 - 00:31:36) Enduring design principles: simplicity, constraint, and emotional connection Balance between technical sophistication and intuitive interfaces Understanding intended and unintended consequences of emotional engagement Control mechanisms and user agency in AI relationships Implications for agentic AI development and human-AI interaction design Connect With The Design Vault The Design Vault explores iconic products from the innovation-rich 1970s-early 2000s, extracting strategic insights for today's designers, engineers, and business leaders. Each episode combines nostalgic storytelling with actionable lessons for modern product development. Subscribe: Available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, and more Follow us: Instagram: @thedesignvaultpodcast, LinkedIn: Thamer Abanami, Albert Shum We'd love to hear your thoughts, episode ideas and feedback via the links above. Credits Hosts: Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami Editor: Rachel James Intro Music: Red Lips Media LLC Brand Design: Rafael Poloni  

A handheld Xbox that's really an ROG Ally with a new Ryzen processor?? An LCD that actually NEEDS bright sunlight like a Game Boy Color?? (Oh, and Josh's legendary food segment.)  There's some EVGA sad news mixed in there with a cool new GOG feature and too many security stories.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:39 Patreon01:20 Food with Josh03:30 ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds have new AMD Ryzen Z2 processors06:51 Nintendo sold a record number of Switch 2 consoles08:37 NVIDIA N1X competitive with high-end mobile CPUs?12:38 Samsung now selling 3GB GDDR7 modules16:27 Apple uses car model years now, and Tahoe is their last OS supporting Intel22:01 EVGA motherboards have issues with RTX 50 GPUs?27:48 Josh talks about a new PNY flash drive30:01 (in)Security Corner54:07 Gaming Quick Hits1:00:46 Eazeye Monitor 2.0 - an RLCD monitor review1:11:53 Picks of the Week1:33:21 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#196 June The Gamers Month (Grok Summary of Transcription 6-14-25) The transcription captures a podcast episode hosted by Tim and Nate, focusing on technical setup issues, entertainment, video games, and tech updates, with a touch of personal life discussion. Here's a concise summary: Technical Setup Struggles (00:00:00 - 00:07:56): Nate and Tim troubleshoot audio and Discord issues during the podcast setup, dealing with problems like audio hijack previews and Mac output changes. They express frustration with technical glitches but eventually resolve them to start recording. Entertainment Discussion (00:08:10 - 00:30:54): The hosts discuss recent entertainment topics, starting with the tragic murder of Jonathan Ross, the voice actor for John Redcorn in King of the Hill, killed on June 1, 2025, in a hate crime. They express condolences and discuss its impact on the show's revival. They review Murderbot, a new Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series starring Alexander Skarsgård, based on a book series. The show follows a rogue android who wants to watch soap operas but must save inept space hippies. Both hosts enjoy its humor and premise. Tim mentions watching a Gordon Ramsay show, Secret Service, where Ramsay secretly inspects restaurants, and revisiting The Drew Carey Show during a long traffic jam. Nate notes he's been too busy with work to watch much TV. They touch on the TV industry's shift to shorter seasons and the SAG-AFTRA video game strike resolution on June 11, 2025, allowing voice actors to return to major studios like Activision and EA. Video Game Showcases (00:30:54 - 01:47:15): The hosts discuss recent gaming showcases (Summer Game Fest, PlayStation State of Play, Xbox Games Showcase, and Nintendo Switch 2 launch). None stood out as exceptional, but highlights include: Summer Game Fest: A puppet boxing game with realistic physics and Resident Evil 9, set in a post-apocalyptic Raccoon City with toggleable first- and third-person perspectives. PlayStation State of Play: A James Bond game by IO Interactive, focusing on a young Bond, and a 4v4 Marvel fighting game by Arc System Works. The showcase disappointed by not showing more of Ghost of Yotei. Xbox Games Showcase: Announcements for Outer Worlds 2, Grounded 2 (out July 29, 2025), Indiana Jones DLC, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Xbox. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Solo Leveling: Overdrive were also noted. Nintendo Switch 2: Tim secured a Switch 2 at Costco unexpectedly and praises its design, despite an LCD screen. Games like Mario Kart World and No Man's Sky were discussed, with Mario Kart World criticized for lacking polish and unclear mechanics like rail grinding. Tech Talk (01:47:15 - 02:29:03): Tim shares his Switch 2 experience, praising its sleek design, improved Joy-Cons, HD Rumble 2, and DLSS upscaling, but notes issues with older Switch games in handheld mode due to CPU limitations. The Switch 2 Pro Controller is lauded for its silent, smooth sticks and customization. Nate discusses the Asus ROG Ally X Xbox Edition, a Windows 11 handheld with an Xbox mode, 24GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's compared to the Switch 2 but lacks native Xbox game support, relying on cloud and Play Anywhere titles. They lament confusing microSD Express card standards for the Switch 2 and USB-C cable compatibility issues. Life Updates (02:29:03 - End): Both hosts mention recent birthdays and improving personal circumstances. Nate shares a humorous anecdote about his father gifting him alcohol despite his sobriety, and Tim discusses a USB hub failure affecting his streaming setup. They wrap up with Father's Day wishes and podcast sign-off. The episode blends technical banter, entertainment and gaming news, and personal anecdotes, reflecting the hosts' passion for tech and gaming amidst life's challenges.   Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don't forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter's Youtube ID: Dynamicworksproductions Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitter ID: Tim_T Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitch ID: Tim_KA_Trotter Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book “The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. Trotter” available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!  

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Today's episode of Rock Docs is about "Shut Up and Play the Hits", a 2012 film about the final, uncontroversial, conclusive, never to be reversed ending of LCD Soundsystem directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace. Our guest today is self-professed LCD superfan and New York guy living in LA, film director Luca Morganti. Shut Up and Play the Hits, of course, is about LCD's 2011 retirement show at Madison Square Garden. The documentary features an interview with LCD mastermind James Murphy and journalist Chuck Klosterman, some backstage stuff before and after the show, and James Murphy's French bulldog. And perhaps more Arcade Fire than one would expect or prefer from the vantage point of 2025. Does this era of music and culture hold up? Is it too soon? Is LCD's dramatic conclusion and subsequent reformation the most (or least) interesting thing about the band? When will they finally put out their new album? All this and more in this episode of Rock Docs. Check out the Treble 100 review of "Sound of Silver": https://www.treblezine.com/treble-100-no-52-lcd-soundsystem-sound-of-silver/ Rock Docs is a Treble Media Podcast hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod   Instagram: @RockDocsPod   Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt  

James and John discuss eBay finds: Power Macintosh G4 with Studio Display, Power Macintosh G3 All-In-One, and SE/30 case with color LCD mod. John digitizes some old Apple VHS tapes revealing the 1984 Macintosh Commercial Epilogue from 1995, and news includes a MacOS software server, and some great retro Mac videos from This Does Not Compute.  Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.

Need a quick refresher? 1 pager review document:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cC8abC9_Dv5l7LhuY7XxW3wpbVKZPMl1e9NiFUrE8Pk/edit?tab=t.0We talk about all the display technologies commonly seen today! We start with backlit displays (LCD, Micro LED, QUANTUM Micro LCD) and then move onto non-backlit displays (OLED, AMOLED, WLED, QLED) and their pros and cons! We also discuss the TRUE CRAB (Mini LED)Crab Analogy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyUA1OmXMXA&t=491sOther Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubwkG7uCFAThank you so much everyone for all your support (even though I unconsciously switched to a monthly release for two episodes =))And NO that is not a double chin. =) is the emoji and ) is the closing parenthesis – so we get =))

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #996, April 22, 2025. Today's theme is, "Night and Twilight Photography." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Daylight is great. The bulk of my photography happens when the sun is shining. That's also true for everyone else, however. So when I want to create something that's unique, and eye-catching, I wait for the sun to dip below the horizon. That's when the drama begins. I share some of my favorite tips for night and twilight photography on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Glow, then choose Orton Effect in the submenu. Be sure to turn on Advance Settings to control softness, brightness, and warmth of the effect. Aside from being a terrific standalone app, Luminar is a powerful editing extension for Photos as well. The Orton Effect does a great job of counteracting digital over sharpening giving your night shots that magical look. Twilight Photography My favorite post-sunset shots are often while there's still color in the sky. I like the oranges and blues. And a great technique this time of evening is to work with silhouettes. For example, if you're in a popular place where folks are photographing the sunsets, such as Hawaii, step back from the crowd and get the people, trees, and other objects silhouetted against the colorful sky. It's often a far more interesting picture. Combining Live Photo and Night Mode This is a great technique if you have water in the scene. I combine Night Mode with Live View Long Exposure. Make sure Live View is turned on in the Camera App for the iPhone, then in Photos, choose Long Exposure from the Live menu. The effect can be quite impressive, especially considering that this is a handheld long exposure at night. Then apply the color correcting techniques I discussed earlier, plus a little Orton Effect, and you'll have a real winner. Live Composite on Olympus Cameras Live Composite is a high-tech version of Bulb mode, where the shutter stays open for an extended period of time, but you can watch the picture unfold before your eyes on the camera's LCD screen. This is particularly nice when you have moving lights in the scene. Begin by setting the camera to Bulb Mode. Then you can navigate to Live Composite. On the OM-3 you use the rear dial. Make sure the camera is steady, set your parameters, and watch the magic appear. Final Thoughts As much as I like the people and daytime landscape shots from Maui, I'm also loving the magic the twilight and night shots bring to the library. Camera Industry News Japan's 2025 CP+ Camera Show Got Even Bigger on PetaPixel.com. Two of the best-looking cameras ever made take home trophies at TIPA World Awards on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. New Workshop!: Route 66 Photography Workshop led by Rob Knight, starting on Oct. 16, 2025. Join pro photographer and Route 66 explorer Rob Knight to explore the "mother road" this October. We will be based in Winslow and Kingman, Arizona, putting us right in the middle of the action. The stretch of Route 66 through northern Arizona contains many of the most iconic spots that still exist from the heyday of American car culture. We will visit towns along Route 66 like Seligman, Oatman, and Williams, Arizona. Along the way, we will explore and photograph the roadside attractions that made Route 66 so legendary. New Workshop!: Sony Creative Master Class led by Rob Knight, starting on May 8th, 2025. This all-new class is designed to help you make the most of your Sony camera. We will dive in to the features, custom functions, menus, and MORE. Each online class will include presentations and tutorials based on years of professional photography experience using various Sony cameras and lenses, PLUS plenty of time for your questions about the system. Workshop Updates! Creative Camera Techniques led by Derrick Story, starting on June 5, 2025. In addition to the full slate of goodies I have planned for iPhone photographers, Fuji cameras, Nikons, and more, I'm adding creative techniques for the new OM System OM-3. Photographers will be able to pick and choose techniques based on the camera system they shoot with. Sonoma County Autumn Adventure Workshop, led by Derrick Story, starting on Nov. 4, 2025. We will be returning to Safari West African Wildlife preserve, and visiting the world famous Coppola Vineyard, home of amazing wines, rolling vineyards, Academy Awards, an authentic Tucker car, and more. You can reserve your place of each of these events by visiting our Workshops Page. Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. 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It's been 16 frigid months since our last all-intro episode, but now we're pulling the ice tray out of the freezer and offering you another cube of cold opens, covering everything from surge protector safety to thermal paste application methods, stacking storage bins without crushing them, the crazed monitor murderer who's struck again, artifacts of our very early careers, an intensive Weird Al lyrical breakdown, a little paean for Zachtronics, and how not to forget about obligations that might get you arrested. Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

*** Ep. 97: "Maggie Valley... Just the Tip!" Drops at noon tomorrow! ***Wow, we were surely on a roll!Episodes every two weeks - and we even got our 8.5 listeners all the way back!!So... what do we do?We disappear for a month and a half, in true LCD fashion!Welp - y'all go right around and pull up a chair, and listen as we jump right into a PRE-pre-preview episode of the Maggie Valley Minitruckin' Nationals!We talk all sorts of fun stuff on this episode. Broken compressors, caribou KitKats, blowing motors, abandoning Shay, new Maggie Valley/LCD shirts and stickers for this year ... and we even phone a friend about IDI Diesels!If you have 2 hours and change to burn, join right in and sit a spell! We'd love to have ye!(NOTE: This isn't the OFFICIAL preview episode... BUT... we wanted to talk Highway 19 just a bit in case we can't get back together to do a recording justice!)

Armed conflict is challenging enough, but when the very battlefield is a more significant threat than the enemy, the stakes are significantly raised.On this episode, US Air Force LtCol Jahara "Franky" Matisek and retired US Coast Guard LCDR Jeremy McKenzie explain how military operations in the Arctic present unique challenges. Temperatures well below freezing not only make basic survival a struggle, but LCDs on avionics and electronics quit working, as do most lubricants, and a dropped wrench can shatter upon impact.As the strategic importance of the Arctic increases, military operations there—and before long, perhaps Antarctica—require substantial consideration and investment that cannot be put off until the day before shooting begins.For financial planning questions or assistance, contact Zach Mindel at zmindel@forumfinancial.com, (630) 474-3599, or visit https://www.forumfinancial.com/profile/zachary-mindel/Zach Mindel, CFP®, is a Financial Advisor with Forum Financial Management, a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Neither specialized services nor adherence to the fiduciary standard of conduct should be interpreted as a guarantee of specific outcomes. The success and effectiveness of planning services depend on various factors, including but not limited to the timing and manner of implementation, collaboration with the client and their other professionals, and market conditions. Military service benefits may have eligibility requirements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing comes with risk, including risk of loss. For more information, visit our website at www.forumfinancial.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations