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Are LED lights draining your mitochondria, disrupting your sleep, and disconnecting you from the deeper truth of who you are?Josh Trent welcomes Brian Richards to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 806, to reveal why blue light and LEDs stress the body and keep people disconnected, how incandescent and full-spectrum red light restore mitochondrial function and emotional resilience, why light acts as food and the currency of the universe, and how reclaiming the right relationship with light may be one of the fastest ways to heal the body, clear trapped emotions, and remember your true nature.

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Podcast ONE: 6 de marzo de 2026 CoPaw (IA local sin nube), GPT‑5.4 con millón de tokens, la nueva MacBook Neo “económica”, la guerra Irán‑Israel amplificada por desinformación de IA y todo lo que dejó el #MWC2026. Escucha el nuevo episodio de #PodcastONE en One Digital. Escucha aquí el Podcast ONE: 6 de marzo de 2026 Facebook Live One Digital: CoPaw, GPT-5.4, MacBook Neo y el caos geopolítico de marzo 2026 En este episodio del viernes 6 de marzo de 2026, transmitido en vivo desde São Paulo (Brasil) y Ciudad de México, Vincent Quezada y Pablo Berruecos analizan una semana explosiva: herramientas de inteligencia artificial local (CoPaw), el lanzamiento de GPT‑5.4 con contexto de un millón de tokens, la MacBook Neo (la laptop Apple más económica de su historia), el conflicto geopolítico Irán‑Israel amplificado por desinformación de IA en redes sociales y el Mobile World Congress 2026, que redefinió privacidad, seguridad y conectividad móvil. Un episodio que resume el estado actual de la tecnología, la geopolítica y la ética digital en 2026. ¿Qué es CoPaw? Un agente de IA completamente local sin dependencias en la nube Vincent abre el episodio presentando CoPaw (Co‑Personal Agent Workstation), un agente de inteligencia artificial que funciona completamente en tu equipo local, sin procesar datos en servidores externos como ChatGPT o Gemini. La arquitectura es una evolución directa de los agentes COD (marco multiagente de Alibaba). La diferencia crítica: toda la información permanece dentro de tu máquina, lo que garantiza privacidad total y funcionamiento sin internet una vez instalado el proyecto. “CoPaw no es simplemente un cliente de chat para modelos locales. Es un orquestador de tareas que puede navegar por internet, leer PDFs, generar documentos Word, enviar mensajes por Telegram y ejecutar acciones programadas de forma automática sin intervención humana”. — Vincent Quezada Requisitos técnicos de CoPaw: hardware y software RAM mínima: 8 GB (16 GB ideales para multitarea). Almacenamiento: 10 GB mínimos (20 GB recomendados para modelos grandes). Software: Python 3.10, Node.js v18. GPU opcional pero recomendada: una tarjeta NVIDIA con CUDA acelera respuestas de 15‑40 segundos a 3‑8 segundos. Compatibilidad: Windows, macOS y Linux; la instalación automática gestiona todas las dependencias. Motor de modelos: Ollama (descargable desde ollama.com), disponible para Windows, macOS, Ubuntu y Debian. Modelos de lenguaje local según necesidad y RAM disponible La elección del modelo depende de tu hardware y de tu caso de uso. Vincent explica que el número al final del nombre (3B, 7B, 8B, 14B) representa los miles de millones de parámetros que maneja; a mayor número, mayor precisión, pero también más RAM requerida. Phi 3 Mini (4 GB RAM): respuestas cortas, equipos básicos, uso introductorio. Llama 2 8B (8 GB RAM): velocidad media (15‑40 segundos), ideal para redacción general, análisis de textos y resúmenes. Mistral 7B (8 GB RAM): especializado en escritura creativa y resúmenes de contenido largo. DeepSeek 8B (8 GB RAM): razonamiento lógico, análisis de código y debugging. Qwen 3 (14B) (16 GB RAM): tareas complejas y análisis extenso de datos; es lento sin GPU. “No uses un modelo de 20 gigabytes para una simple traducción. Es como manejar un camión de carga para ir a la tienda. Elige según tu tarea real”. — Vincent Quezada Módulos especializados que llevan CoPaw más allá del chat básico CoPaw incluye módulos independientes que se activan automáticamente según el contexto de tu tarea. Cada uno requiere cierta configuración específica. Browser Reissable: navegador web autónomo que busca información en tiempo real; requiere la instalación de Playwright. News Module: búsqueda y resumen automático de noticias; requiere una clave API de Tavily (gratuita con 1,000 búsquedas mensuales). File Reader: lee archivos locales (.txt, .csv, .json) sin configuración adicional. PDF Module: extrae, analiza y resume PDFs complejos. DOCX Module: crea y edita documentos Word de forma automática. XLSX Module: manipula hojas de cálculo y calcula promedios, máximos y mínimos de columnas. PPTX Module: genera presentaciones de PowerPoint de forma automática. Cron Jobs (automatización): programa tareas para ejecutarse en intervalos específicos (diarios, semanales, cada N horas) sin intervención del usuario. Email Manager (Himalaya): gestión automática de correos; Vincent lo recomienda solo para usuarios avanzados. Casos de uso prácticos según nivel de experiencia Principiante: “Busca las noticias más importantes de inteligencia artificial de hoy”. “Explica la diferencia entre aprendizaje autónomo y aprendizaje profundo con ejemplos prácticos”. “Redacta un correo formal para solicitar una reunión con un cliente importante”. Intermedio: “Lee el archivo C:UsuariosDocumentosreporte.pdf y genera un resumen ejecutivo de máximo 500 palabras”. “Abre ventas_2025.xlsx, identifica los tres meses con mayor crecimiento entre enero y marzo y muestra los porcentajes”. “Navega a Amazon.com.mx, busca auriculares inalámbricos menores a 1,500 pesos y lista las cinco mejores opciones con precio y enlace”. Avanzado: “Busca las cinco noticias tecnológicas más importantes de hoy, redacta un párrafo de 150 palabras para cada una y guarda el resultado en noticiashoy.docx”. “Lee todos los archivos .csv de C:datos, combínalos en uno solo y calcula el promedio, máximo y mínimo de cada columna numérica”. “Navega a LinkedIn, busca vacantes de redactor de contenido publicadas esta semana en Ciudad de México, extrae títulos, empresas, enlaces y guarda todo en empleos.xlsx”. Automatización con tareas programadas: el verdadero diferenciador de CoPaw La función más poderosa es la capacidad de programar ejecuciones automáticas sin que el usuario esté presente. Esto convierte a CoPaw de una simple herramienta de chat en un asistente de productividad genuino. Resumen diario de noticias: “Configura una tarea que se ejecute todos los días a las 8:00 a. m.: busca las principales noticias de tecnología e IA y guarda el resultado en noticiasdiarias.txt”. Monitoreo de precio de criptomonedas: “Crea una tarea cada seis horas: registra la cotización actual de Bitcoin con fecha y hora en precio.txt”. Reporte semanal consolidado: “Programa una tarea cada lunes a las 9:00 a. m.: lee todos los archivos .txt de C:reportes, genera un resumen ejecutivo y guarda el documento como reportesemanal.docx”. Limpieza automática de archivos: “Configura una tarea cada viernes a las 11:00 p. m.: mueve todos los archivos .log con más de 30 días de antigüedad a la carpeta archivos_antiguos”. Estas variables (frecuencia, horarios, tiempos de latido o heartbeat) se controlan en el archivo config.json. Vincent subraya la importancia de probar con cuidado antes de automatizar procesos críticos. ¿CoPaw requiere internet? Solución de errores comunes CoPaw funciona completamente sin conexión una vez instalado con su modelo descargado. Solo requiere internet para búsquedas web mediante Tavily y si configuras APIs externas (OpenAI, Anthropic). Los errores más frecuentes que Vincent encontró durante sus pruebas son: “No es posible conectar con servidor CoPaw”: verifica que ejecutaste copaw start y que el puerto 8088 está disponible. “Comando copaw no reconocido”: el directorio de ejecución no está en el PATH del sistema; asigna la ruta manualmente o usa el script completo. “Ollama no disponible”: la dirección debe ser exactamente localhost:11434 sin sufijos; revisa el archivo de configuración. CoPaw vs. OpenCloud: ¿cuál es mejor? “CoPaw fue más útil que OpenCloud en mis pruebas. Mientras OpenCloud es muy potente, CoPaw ofrece instalación más rápida, una interfaz más accesible y documentación más clara. Ambas son de código abierto bajo licencia Apache 2.0. CoPaw es completamente gratis; solo la clave de Tavily tiene un costo opcional (unos 10 dólares mensuales)”. — Vincent Quezada MacBook Neo: la primera laptop Apple verdaderamente económica (599 dólares) Apple lanzó la MacBook Neo, un quiebre histórico en su estrategia de precios. Por primera vez en la historia de Macintosh existe una laptop Apple genuinamente accesible: 599 dólares (499 dólares para educación). Dirigida a estudiantes y nuevos usuarios, representa un cambio radical en la democratización del ecosistema Apple. Especificaciones técnicas de la MacBook Neo Procesador: chip A18 Pro; seis núcleos (dos de rendimiento y cuatro de eficiencia); GPU de cinco núcleos; Neural Engine de seis núcleos para tareas de inteligencia artificial. Rendimiento en IA: hasta tres veces más rápido en cargas de trabajo de inteligencia artificial que la competencia; acceso completo a Apple Intelligence manteniendo la privacidad de los datos. Pantalla Liquid Retina: 13 pulgadas, 2,408 × 1,506 píxeles, 510 nits de brillo, soporte para mil millones de colores; una de las pantallas más brillantes en su rango de precio. Batería: 36,5 Wh, hasta 16 horas de autonomía en uso mixto; dos puertos USB‑C para carga rápida. Diseño y construcción: carcasa de aluminio resistente, peso de solo 1,23 kg; colores disponibles: Blush, Indigo, Plata y Eléctrico. Conectividad: Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, entrada de audio de 3,5 mm (rara hoy en día), cámara FaceTime HD 1080p, micrófono dual y audio espacial Dolby Atmos. Almacenamiento: 256 GB base (Vincent cuestiona esta especificación a ese precio, pues alternativas con Windows ofrecen 512 GB por menos dinero). Software: macOS preinstalado con integración completa de Apple Intelligence. Disponibilidad: envíos a partir del 11 de marzo de 2026. “La pantalla es realmente excepcional. Es una de las mejores que he visto comparada con iPads y monitores tradicionales. Solo por ese aspecto la MacBook Neo se justifica”. — Vincent Quezada ¿Para quién es la MacBook Neo? Estudiantes: necesitan un equipo potente, ligero y con batería para todo el día; el precio educativo (499 dólares) es especialmente atractivo. Nuevos usuarios de Mac: quienes buscan una introducción asequible al ecosistema Apple sin gastar más de 1,200 dólares. Profesionales de tareas cotidianas: navegación web, edición de documentos, videollamadas y productividad básica. Usuarios preocupados por la sostenibilidad: está fabricada con un 60% de material reciclado. Vincent lanza una advertencia: el almacenamiento base de 256 GB a 599 dólares es cuestionable, ya que por ese mismo precio se encuentran laptops Windows con 512 GB que ofrecen mejor valor a corto plazo. Sin embargo, el diseño, la pantalla y la autonomía de la MacBook Neo compiten favorablemente. GPT‑5.4 de OpenAI: millón de tokens, automatización y 33% menos errores OpenAI lanzó GPT‑5.4 el 5 de marzo de 2026, apenas un día antes de este episodio. Durante la conversación, ChatGPT (participando en diálogo con Vincent) explicó las novedades clave que marcan diferencia en el mercado: contexto de hasta un millón de tokens, mejora del 33% en reducción de errores respecto a la versión previa, herramientas de automatización más profundas y mayor integración con flujos de trabajo profesionales. (Los detalles técnicos completos se abordan con más calma en el programa, pero el foco del episodio está en el impacto práctico y geopolítico.) Irán ataca infraestructura crítica: desinformación de IA amplifica el caos geopolítico A mitad del episodio, la conversación gira hacia el conflicto que explota sobre el planeta: Irán lanzó ataques contra bases militares estadounidenses, centros de datos (incluyendo instalaciones de Microsoft Azure en el Golfo Pérsico) y sistemas de desalinización en Oriente Medio. Vincent y Pablo enmarcan este escalamiento dentro de una historia más amplia: Estados Unidos, en apenas 250 años de existencia, ha estado en paz solo 16 años; el resto ha sido conflicto bélico constante. Irán, durante cuatro décadas, ha acumulado una capacidad defensiva nacional inmensa. Cuando se lanzan misiles de un millón de dólares para destruir drones de 20,000 dólares, la economía de la guerra revela su irracionalidad inherente. “Estamos viendo una operación quirúrgica de un país que lleva décadas preparándose para un momento así. No es improvisado; es cálculo estratégico. El problema es que genera nacionalismo extremo, no revolución interna”. — Vincent Quezada ¿Cuántos países están realmente involucrados? Expansión del conflicto más allá de Irán e Israel Lo que inicialmente parecía ser un conflicto bilateral Irán‑Israel se ha expandido a entre 16 y 17 países. No se trata solo de ataques entre naciones, sino también de: Ataques a bases militares de Estados Unidos en múltiples naciones del Golfo Pérsico. Infraestructura civil crítica comprometida, como plantas desalinizadoras que suministran agua a millones de personas. Centros de datos de Microsoft Azure, que gestionan sistemas de la OTAN, la defensa estadounidense y grandes instituciones financieras. Sistemas GPS degradados o bloqueados en las zonas del conflicto. Pablo subraya que una planta desalinizadora comprometida en el Golfo Pérsico afecta a millones de civiles. No se trata solo de un conflicto militar, sino de un ataque sistémico a la supervivencia civil. “La estrategia inicial que leí era que, después de matar al líder, habría revolución interna y cambio de gobierno. No funciona así. No puedes cambiar 40 años de dominación, creencia popular y cultura con un bombardeo. Generó nacionalismo extremo, justo lo contrario”. — Pablo Berruecos Gasto económico diario: más de mil millones de dólares en conflicto activo La cifra de gasto militar diario es casi incomprensible. Según el monitoreo de cuentas en X (Twitter) que rastrean gasto militar en tiempo real, el conflicto cuesta más de mil millones de dólares al día. Comparado con las pérdidas bursátiles simultáneas en Estados Unidos (Nvidia ‑1,55%, Google en rojo, Apple ‑1,42%, Visa ‑0,69%, Amazon ‑0,48%, Tesla ‑2,33%), el costo económico global es catastrófico. Desglose de los primeros días de ataques Día 1 (primer ataque de Irán): 500 misiles lanzados hacia Israel y bases estadounidenses. Día 2: 200 misiles. Día 3: 100 misiles. Día 4: 50 misiles. Día 5 y posteriores: 15‑20 misiles, pero con intensificación del uso de drones y sistemas más sofisticados. En cuanto a municiones, para interceptar cada misil lanzado Estados Unidos empleó entre 10 y 20 misiles Tomahawk, cuyo coste ronda los 4‑5 millones de dólares cada uno. La matemática es devastadora: para defenderse de 500 misiles, se gastaron entre 5,000 y 10,000 millones de dólares solo en defensa. Irán, con un presupuesto militar inferior, amplifica su impacto usando drones de bajo coste que replican la capacidad de misiles mucho más caros. ¿Por qué Dubái está en pánico? Crisis de confianza en los paraísos fiscales Pablo narra una anécdota inquietante: una influencer española se mudó a Dubái explícitamente para no pagar impuestos. Cuando comenzó el bombardeo, pidió al gobierno español que la rescatara. Las redes sociales reaccionaron con dureza: “Te fuiste para evitar impuestos, pero esperas que nuestros impuestos te salven”. Más allá del drama mediático, esto revela una crisis de confianza más profunda. Dubái representa la opulencia extrema (albercas en cada piso, derroche de dinero). Al mismo tiempo es una ciudad vulnerable: construida en medio del desierto sin recursos naturales, depende de agua desalinizada y petróleo importado. Una planta desalinizadora comprometida deja a millones de personas sin acceso a agua potable. Las embajadas no pueden evacuar a todos; la capacidad del aeropuerto es limitada. Los depósitos de oro de países del Golfo plantean preguntas: ¿quién los controla si hay invasión? ¿Se pierde la credibilidad de esa moneda? “Dubái te da una ilusión de seguridad. Luego descubres que estás tan vulnerable como en cualquier otro sitio. Si pierdes acceso a agua, dinero y energía, la opulencia desaparece en cuestión de horas”. — Pablo Berruecos ¿Es una tercera guerra mundial? La respuesta compleja de Vincent y Pablo La gran pregunta: ¿es esto la tercera guerra mundial? Vincent y Pablo responden que no, pero sí se trata de un conflicto multinacional sin precedentes recientes. Factores que empujan hacia un conflicto total: múltiples frentes (tecnológico, energético, cibernético), riesgo de escalamiento incalculable y poder nuclear en equilibrio inestable. Factores limitantes: China no quiere involucrarse (si lo hace, el “game over” planetario); Rusia comenta desde la banda; la diplomacia existe, pero parece ficción. Realidad actual: es una guerra sin declaración formal, sin límites claros y sin un final visible. Es un conflicto mayor que podría convertirse en guerra mundial si alguien toma la decisión equivocada. Censura en redes sociales: TikTok, Grok y ChatGPT eliminan realidad selectivamente Vincent lanza una acusación central: las plataformas de redes sociales están censurando el conflicto real mientras amplifican la desinformación generada con IA. Se forma así un mecanismo de control dual. Censura selectiva. TikTok, Grok y ChatGPT han censurado términos como “Palestina libre”, bloquean videos de ataques verificables y silencian reportajes de bombardeos reales. El resultado es que los usuarios no ven la magnitud real del conflicto. Amplificación de desinformación. Al mismo tiempo, videos falsos generados con IA se replican masivamente. Un ejemplo documentado es un video de un misil impactando un portaaviones, con barcos salvavidas saliendo disparados de forma físicamente imposible. Medios internacionales lo replicaron como si fuera un evento real. “Mucha gente salió de ChatGPT esta semana no por problemas técnicos, sino porque OpenAI dijo ‘sí' a participar en la guerra cuando Anthropic dijo ‘no'. Unos 1,5 millones de usuarios migraron por cuestiones éticas”. — Vincent Quezada El parque “Policía” de Teherán: cómo la IA comete atrocidades sin intención Un detalle sintetiza la tragedia: en Teherán existe un parque público llamado Parque Policía. Sistemas de IA estadounidenses lo detectaron como “base militar de policía” y lo bombardearon. No había policías, solo civiles. Se destruyó infraestructura pública sin valor militar. Esto ilustra una crisis existencial: si los sistemas de IA se usan para identificar blancos y esos sistemas cometen errores de clasificación, ¿quién es responsable? La respuesta legal suele ser que nadie, porque “fue una máquina”. El patrón se repite: Hospitales destruidos. Escuelas destruidas. Iglesias destruidas. Cada error (Con o sin intención) se traduce en más víctimas civiles. ¿Qué porcentaje de lo que ves es real y qué parte es generado por IA? Esta es la pregunta que obsesiona a Pablo al final de la sección. En redes sociales, el feed está contaminado: videos viejos del año pasado, videos recientes manipulados con IA, análisis en tiempo real legítimos, campañas de desinformación coordinada y censura selectiva, todo mezclado. Pablo cita un reportaje de un canal europeo (disponible vía Roku) que analizaba la cantidad masiva de videos falsos que circulan. La conclusión es aterradora: no sabes en qué creer. “Entre no ver nada (porque está censurado) y ver todo falso (porque es IA), terminas paralizado. La verdad deja de importar cuando ya no sabes identificarla”. — Pablo Berruecos Impacto tecnológico real: Microsoft Azure y la columna vertebral digital del conflicto Un detalle merece su propio análisis: Irán atacó centros de datos de Microsoft en el Golfo Pérsico. No se trata de servicios comerciales como AWS, sino de infraestructura Azure que soporta: La columna vertebral operativa de la OTAN. El Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos. Grandes instituciones financieras occidentales. Infraestructura militar 5G. Zonas de disponibilidad Azure con clasificación FedRAMP High, la más alta que puede obtener un proveedor comercial. Si estos centros de datos llegaran a caer (algo aún no confirmado oficialmente), el impacto sería catastrófico para la estructura de defensa y las finanzas occidentales. Pablo subraya que esto no es un ataque comercial, sino un ataque al tejido conectivo digital que une la arquitectura de defensa con las ambiciones soberanas de IA en el Golfo Pérsico. Conclusión parcial. El conflicto Irán‑EU – Israel ya no es solo militar; es digital, económico y tecnológico. La desinformación generada con IA amplifica el caos mientras la censura selectiva paraliza la comprensión pública. El resultado es un planeta sin ley en el que la verdad es tan escasa como la paz. Mobile World Congress 2026: privacidad, seguridad y conectividad satelital Tras el análisis geopolítico, Vincent y Pablo redirigen la conversación hacia el Mobile World Congress 2026 en Barcelona, el evento más importante de la industria móvil global. Este año marca un punto de inflexión: privacidad y seguridad dejan de ser características opcionales para convertirse en pilares competitivos. Motorola abandona el Android tradicional por GrapheneOS; múltiples fabricantes lanzan teléfonos con Linux exclusivos para Europa; MediaTek integra conectividad satelital 5G; Nothing presenta el Phone 4 con diseño transparente Glyph Matrix. Pablo y Vincent diseccionan cada lanzamiento con detalle técnico. Nothing Phone 4: diseño Glyph Matrix transparente Nothing lanzó el Phone 4 con una propuesta radical: mantener el diseño transparente icónico y añadir Glyph Matrix, una matriz de 137,000 mini‑LEDs que cubren el 57% de la parte trasera del dispositivo y que brillan un 100% más que en generaciones anteriores. Estos LEDs generan iconos personalizables (batería, temporizador, reloj digital, espejo Glyph, camino solar) que transforman la cámara trasera en una interfaz háptica y visual única. Especificaciones técnicas del Nothing Phone 4 Diseño Glyph Lift Matrix: fusión de un cuerpo unibody de metal con refracciones de luz, acabados suaves sin fisuras y un diseño retrofuturista inspirado en cámaras de cine vintage y consolas clásicas. Colores: plata, negro y rosa metálico (poco común en 2026 y distintivo a simple vista). Cámara trasera principal: sensor Sony Exmor 700c de gran tamaño, 50 megapíxeles, zoom óptico 3,5x. Cámara gran angular: sensor Sony de 32 megapíxeles para captura de contexto amplio. Motor Lens Engine 4: compatible con fotos y video 4K Ultra HDR, efectos HDR Flex y Dolby Vision integrado. Pantalla AMOLED de 6,83 pulgadas: resolución 1,5K (2,408 × 1,506 píxeles), 450 ppp, tasa de refresco de 144 Hz (ideal para videojuegos) y brillo máximo de 5,000 nits. Protección: cristal Corning Gorilla Glass 7i con resistencia mejorada a caídas y rasguños. Procesador: Snapdragon 7 Serie Gen 4; CPU un 27% más rápida y GPU un 30% más potente que la generación anterior; capacidades de IA un 65% superiores. Memoria y almacenamiento: RAM LPDDR5X y almacenamiento UFS 3.1, con velocidades de lectura y escritura elevadas. Batería: 5,080 mAh, carga rápida de 50 W y más de 17 horas documentadas de uso mixto. Software: Nothing OS 4.1 basado en Android 16, con AI Dashboard para control de funciones de IA, Essential AI para organización de calendario y vida diaria, Essential Search (acceso multiplataforma inmediato), Essential Memory (personalización según actividad), Playground (creación de apps sin código) y Essential Space (sincronización en la nube multiplataforma). Precio y disponibilidad: la revelación oficial se programa para el 18 de marzo de 2026. Vincent confirma invitación al evento, pero con conflicto de agenda; espera recibir unidades de prueba. “El diseño transparente de Nothing no es solo estética; es filosofía. Muestran lo que todas las demás marcas ocultan. Es una declaración sobre privacidad y accesibilidad”. — Vincent Quezada Pruebas de cámara con el Honor Magic 8 Lite Vincent comparte sus pruebas de cámara con el Honor Magic 8 Lite realizadas durante un fin de semana en Chapultepec (Ciudad de México). Sus conclusiones son claras: la fotografía es excelente, el video es aceptable pero presenta limitaciones de estabilización al usar el zoom máximo. La batería del Honor duró desde el domingo hasta el viernes con un 82% restante al momento de grabar, algo que Vincent califica de “maravilla” frente a la competencia. La carga rápida también impresiona: del 15% al 80% en menos de 30 minutos. MediaTek M90: primer chip 5G con conectividad satelital integrada MediaTek presentó el M90, el primer chip móvil 5G con conectividad satelital integrada de fábrica. Esto permite que los dispositivos accedan a redes como Starlink Mobile incluso sin infraestructura celular terrestre. En contextos críticos —terremotos, conflictos armados, zonas rurales remotas—, esta conectividad híbrida 5G‑satelital es infraestructura de supervivencia, no un lujo tecnológico. ¿Por qué la conectividad satelital es crítica? Vincent comparte evidencia directa: durante simulacros de alerta sísmica y terremotos reales de 2026 en México, solo dos de sus cuatro teléfonos recibieron la alerta de emergencia. Los que tenían Wi‑Fi permanente activo y chips compatibles con conectividad satelital sí captaron la señal; los otros, no. La conclusión es inequívoca: la redundancia de conectividad puede literalmente salvar vidas. Casos de uso estratégicos: comunicaciones militares sin depender de operadores civiles comprometidos, navegación precisa en regiones sin torres celulares, transmisión de datos en vehículos autónomos en autopistas remotas y alertas de emergencia en zonas sísmicas o bajo ataque. Implicación geopolítica: gobiernos y fuerzas de seguridad pueden operar de forma independiente a los monopolios de conectividad nacional y los ciudadanos en zonas de conflicto pueden comunicarse sin censura de proveedores locales. Velocidad: no es la más alta (la latencia es mayor que la del 5G terrestre), pero garantiza conectividad donde no hay alternativas viables. “La conectividad satelital no es un lujo; es infraestructura crítica de supervivencia. Si no recibiste la alerta sísmica porque tu teléfono no tenía redundancia, la tecnología fracasó”. — Vincent Quezada Motorola abandona Android tradicional: apuesta por GrapheneOS Motorola anunció oficialmente el fin de su línea de dispositivos con Android estándar y su migración hacia GrapheneOS, un sistema operativo de código cerrado pero obsesionado con la privacidad. GrapheneOS implementa un aislamiento extremo a nivel granular: una aplicación de mensajería no puede acceder a micrófono, cámara o ubicación a menos que el usuario lo autorice explícitamente en cada sesión. Esta decisión responde a una demanda corporativa creciente de teléfonos resistentes a la vigilancia masiva, a ciberataques y a la exfiltración de datos. El mercado objetivo son empresas multinacionales, gobiernos, periodistas en contextos de riesgo y usuarios muy conscientes de la privacidad. Ventajas de GrapheneOS: aislamiento estricto por aplicación, permisos granulares que expiran por sesión, resistencia a puertas traseras corporativas o gubernamentales y actualizaciones de seguridad más rápidas que en Android AOSP. Desventajas: fragmentación de aplicaciones, compatibilidad limitada con Google Play Services, ecosistema menos maduro y curva de aprendizaje más pronunciada para usuarios no técnicos. Precio estimado: no se ha revelado oficialmente, pero se espera un sobreprecio de entre el 15% y el 20% respecto a modelos Android estándar. “Android abierto es poderoso pero vulnerable. GrapheneOS es Android cerrado, paranoico y centrado en la privacidad. La elección depende de si valoras más la conveniencia o el control absoluto de tus datos”. — Pablo Berruecos Teléfonos con Linux: código abierto verificable y seguridad auditada Varios fabricantes presentaron prototipos de teléfonos basados completamente en Linux, con lanzamiento inicial exclusivo en Europa. Linux ofrece transparencia total de código fuente, auditoría comunitaria constante y resistencia natural a puertas traseras corporativas o gubernamentales. Aunque el mercado se limita, de momento, a Europa por las estrictas regulaciones del RGPD, las proyecciones apuntan a una expansión global alrededor de 2027. Ventaja clave: código abierto 100% verificable, auditoría de seguridad comunitaria permanente, ausencia de telemetría corporativa oculta y actualizaciones controladas por el usuario. Desafío principal: enorme fragmentación de aplicaciones, compatibilidad casi nula con Google Play Store, ecosistema de apps menos maduro e interfaces menos pulidas que Android o iOS. Público objetivo: gobiernos europeos con requisitos de soberanía digital, periodistas de investigación, disidentes políticos y profesionales de sectores de seguridad crítica (finanzas, defensa, salud). Otros lanzamientos destacados del Mobile World Congress 2026 Smartphones con innovación radical en diseño y modularidad Honor Robot Phone: cámara de 200 megapíxeles montada en un brazo gimbal motorizado que se despliega desde el chasis, permitiendo ángulos de captura profesionales imposibles en teléfonos convencionales (autorretratos sin distorsión, videografía con estabilización tipo cine, panorámicas sin cortes digitales). Motorola Razr y Edge (FIFA World Cup 26 Collection): ediciones especiales con logotipo oficial del torneo, interfaz personalizada del evento y colores temáticos. Xiaomi 17 Ultra: presentación europea con especificaciones de gama alta, precio por anunciar pero competitivo frente al Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Nothing Phone 4A: versión más accesible del Phone 4 con colores llamativos (destaca el rosa metálico) y un Glyph Matrix reducido pero funcional. Unihertz Titan Elite 2: teclado físico completo (nostalgia BlackBerry) en un formato moderno con Android 16. Vivo X300 Ultra: cámara de 200 megapíxeles y lanzamiento global fuera de China, la primera vez que Vivo lleva un buque insignia de este tipo a mercados occidentales. Tecno Atom (modular magnético): sistema de accesorios magnéticos intercambiables inspirado en los antiguos Moto Mods (proyectores, cámaras adicionales, baterías extendidas) sin sacrificar portabilidad diaria. Tecno Power Neon: incorpora iluminación neón real usando tecnología de gas inerte de baja tensión; diseño retrofuturista cyberpunk; primer teléfono con neón físico desde 2003. Legion Gold Fold (concepto): teléfono plegable centrado en videojuegos, con pantalla de 240 Hz y gatillos ultrasónicos integrados. Laptops y tablets con pantallas modulares e IA integrada Lenovo ThinkBook módulo IPC: puertos intercambiables magnéticos para conectar una segunda pantalla portátil; extensión dinámica del espacio de trabajo sin cables. Lenovo Yoga Book Pro D: doble pantalla con visualización 3D sin necesidad de gafas de realidad virtual, productividad multitarea reforzada y reconocimiento de gestos en el aire. Asus VivoBook Pad XPS: tablet estilo laptop con pantalla OLED más grande (15,6 pulgadas) y teclado mecánico desmontable mejorado. Chips y conectividad avanzada: preparación para 6G Qualcomm FastConnect 8800: módulo Wi‑Fi 7 con IA integrada para optimizar el ancho de banda automáticamente según el tipo de contenido. Qualcomm X105 5G: módem un 15% más rápido, un 20% más pequeño y un 30% más eficiente que el X100, pensado como puente hacia 5G Advanced (5G‑A). Snapdragon Wear Elite: chip orientado a wearables y robótica, con procesamiento de baja latencia (por debajo de 10 ms), ideal para relojes inteligentes, audífonos con IA y robots de servicio. Samsung y la pantalla anti‑espionaje Samsung presentó una tecnología de pantalla que impide que las personas situadas a los lados del usuario vean el contenido. La innovación cambia la forma en que los píxeles emiten luz: se coloca un “aro óptico” alrededor de cada píxel que nubla la imagen cuando se observa desde ángulos laterales. Desde el frente, la imagen es perfectamente clara; desde cualquier otro ángulo, se ve borrosa e ilegible. “Esto resuelve el problema de privacidad en transporte público, oficinas compartidas y aeropuertos. Finalmente puedes trabajar con información sensible sin preocuparte de quién mira por encima de tu hombro”. — Pablo Berruecos Conclusión parcial. El Mobile World Congress 2026 consolidó privacidad, seguridad y conectividad satelital como pilares no negociables de la telefonía móvil. Nothing Phone 4 democratiza el diseño transparente; MediaTek integra satelital en chips 5G; Motorola apuesta por GrapheneOS; Europa lidera con teléfonos Linux. La pregunta ya no es “qué tan rápido es tu teléfono”, sino “qué tan privado y resiliente es”. Robots humanoides y audífonos inteligentes: la IA se vuelve física El Mobile World Congress 2026 no giró solo en torno a teléfonos. La inteligencia artificial se materializó en hardware físico: robots humanoides capaces de bailar moonwalk, audífonos que analizan la geometría del canal auditivo para prevenir pérdida de audición, dispositivos para mascotas con llamadas bidireccionales mediante gestos y gafas de realidad extendida con traducción en tiempo real. Vincent y Pablo exploran estas innovaciones con mirada crítica. Honor Robot Humanoid: bípedo capaz de bailar y servir Honor presentó un robot humanoide bípedo completamente funcional, capaz de bailar (incluyendo un moonwalk que se volvió viral), mantener el equilibrio en superficies irregulares y ejecutar tareas de servicio básicas. Pablo recuerda un momento particularmente comentado: un robot humanoide propinando un “golpe bajo” a un boxeador durante una demostración, probablemente por un error de calibración, que generó memes instantáneos. Capacidades motoras: caminar de forma estable, correr a baja velocidad, subir escaleras y bailar coreografías preprogramadas. Casos de uso previstos: servicio hotelero, asistencia en hospitales, limpieza industrial y entretenimiento en eventos. Limitaciones actuales: velocidad de procesamiento de IA para decisiones complejas, autonomía de batería de entre cuatro y seis horas en operación continua y costo prohibitivo para el consumidor final (por encima de 50,000 dólares). PetFoam: comunicación bidireccional para mascotas PetFoam es un dispositivo que permite a las mascotas “llamar” a sus dueños mediante gestos reconocidos por IA. Por ejemplo, un perro que rasca un sensor específico puede activar una videollamada al dueño. Este, a su vez, puede responder con voz, mientras la mascota ve la imagen en una pequeña pantalla integrada. El caso de uso central es claro: mascotas en una posible emergencia (heridas, atrapadas) pueden alertar sin que haya intervención directa de otra persona. Google Iris XR: gafas de realidad extendida con traducción simultánea Google presentó el prototipo Iris XR, unas gafas de realidad extendida —no realidad virtual completa— con traducción en tiempo real integrada mediante IA. Sus casos de uso incluyen viajes internacionales, reuniones multilingües y accesibilidad para personas sordas (con subtítulos en tiempo real de las conversaciones). De momento no tienen fecha de lanzamiento comercial y solo están disponibles en demos controladas del MWC. Audífonos inteligentes que analizan tu oído: riesgos y beneficios Los audífonos evolucionan de meros accesorios pasivos a dispositivos de bioacústica avanzada. En el MWC 2026 se mostraron modelos capaces de analizar la geometría única del canal auditivo del usuario para ajustar de forma dinámica la cancelación de ruido, la ecualización personalizada y la exposición a decibeles. Esto crea un perfil acústico único por oído, minimizando la fatiga auditiva acumulativa y el riesgo de pérdida de audición permanente. Características técnicas de estos audífonos Cancelación de ruido adaptativa: detecta frecuencias específicas del entorno (motor de autobús, viento, multitudes, maquinaria industrial) y las atenúa selectivamente sin aislar por completo. Medición de decibeles en tiempo real: emite alertas visuales o hápticas si el volumen excede los 85 dB durante más de 30 minutos, siguiendo el límite seguro sugerido por la OMS. Análisis de la forma del oído: ajusta la presión en el canal auditivo y modifica el ancho de banda según la morfología individual, reduciendo la fatiga en usos prolongados de más de ocho horas diarias. Ecualización personalizada: compensa las deficiencias auditivas naturales de cada usuario en determinadas frecuencias. Riesgos para la salud auditiva: la presión en el tubo de Eustaquio Vincent advierte sobre un riesgo poco mencionado por los fabricantes: la cancelación de ruido total crea un sello hermético que genera presión en el canal auditivo. Esta presión activa el tubo de Eustaquio, responsable de regular la presión en el oído medio. El uso prolongado con sellado hermético puede: Comprometer la capacidad natural del oído para regular la presión (similar a lo que ocurre en un avión). Crear dependencia de una presión artificial para “escuchar correctamente”. Generar fatiga auditiva acumulativa por exceso de vibraciones internas. Aumentar el riesgo de infecciones de oído medio por retención de humedad. “La cancelación de ruido total te aísla del mundo. Una cancelación inteligente te mantiene conectado a tu entorno mientras disfrutas la música. La diferencia es literal entre la vida y un accidente”. — Vincent Quezada Caso práctico en Chapultepec: ceguera auditiva y casi choque Pablo cuenta una experiencia personal: caminaba en Chapultepec, en Ciudad de México, con audífonos con cancelación activa total. No escuchó a una persona que le gritaba para evitar un choque. Cuando finalmente la vio, ya era tarde y terminaron chocando. Reflexiona que, si hubiera estado en bicicleta y no escuchara la campanilla del trenecito turístico —que avisa su paso—, podría haber frenado de golpe y causar un accidente. Su recomendación es clara: nunca uses cancelación de ruido total en espacios públicos como calles, ciclovías o transporte. Actívala solo en entornos controlados y seguros (oficina, casa, avión). Mantén siempre un nivel medio de cancelación que permita escuchar alertas críticas del entorno (claxon, sirenas, gritos de advertencia). “Tengan cuidado. Si vas en el camión o en transporte público y te toca sentarte atrás del motor, el ruido se vuelve insoportable. Los filtros te dejan solo con la música y con el entorno realmente importante. Pero si te aíslas por completo, no sabes si alguien te está alertando de un peligro real”. — Pablo Berruecos Alianzas estratégicas hacia 6G: Nokia, NTT, Vodafone y más El MWC 2026 no solo presentó dispositivos, sino alianzas estratégicas que definen la ruta hacia un 6G nativo en inteligencia artificial. Nokia, NVIDIA, NTT, NTT Docomo, Vodafone, BT, Elisa y otros operadores anunciaron colaboraciones para adoptar tecnologías AI‑RAN (inteligencia artificial en redes de acceso radio) que mejoran el rendimiento de la red y soportan el crecimiento exponencial de la IA móvil. ¿Qué es 6G y cuándo llegará? Vincent y Pablo aclaran una confusión común: 5G Advanced (5G‑A) no es una nueva generación, sino un refinamiento del 5G existente con más velocidad, menor latencia y mejor eficiencia energética. El verdadero salto generacional será 6G, proyectado para 2030‑2032 según el consenso de los operadores presentes en el MWC. Características esperadas de 6G: velocidades teóricas 100 veces más rápidas que 5G (hasta 1 Tbps), latencias de menos de 0,1 ms (frente a 1 ms en 5G), conectividad híbrida 5G‑satelital como estándar, orquestación de IA de forma nativa en la red y uso de fotónica óptica para reducir el consumo energético. Infraestructura necesaria: inversión estimada de 100,000 millones de euros a nivel global, renovación completa de torres celulares e integración de computación cuántica en los núcleos de red. Casos de uso diferenciales: vehículos autónomos de nivel 5 (sin intervención humana), cirugías remotas en tiempo real con robótica, realidad extendida persistente (un metaverso funcional) y ciudades inteligentes con millones de sensores de IoT sincronizados. “6G no será mejor solo por ser 6G. Será mejor porque será inteligente, consciente del contexto y capaz de auto‑optimizarse en tiempo real sin intervención humana”. — Vincent Quezada Financiamiento y fotónica óptica: la apuesta de NTT Group AWS anunció la expansión de su infraestructura en mercados emergentes (India, Indonesia, Nigeria). Vodafone, la GSMA y otros organismos de telecomunicaciones aseguraron financiamiento de hasta 100 millones de euros específicamente para el desarrollo de estándares 6G con IA integrada desde el diseño. Esta inversión señala un cambio: actores privados financian estándares que antes estaban bajo control casi exclusivo de gobiernos. Por su parte, NTT Group (Japón) presentó sus avances en fotónica óptica y redes ópticas inalámbricas (ION: Innovative Optical and Wireless Network). El objetivo es reducir el consumo energético de los centros de datos, disparado por el uso intensivo de inteligencia artificial. Entre los proyectos destacados se encuentran: Convergencia fotónico‑electrónica: mejora la eficiencia energética de los centros de datos hasta un 60% respecto a la electrónica tradicional. Computación cuántica óptica: cálculos a gran escala con menor espacio físico, más velocidad y menores costes a largo plazo. Infraestructura resiliente con IA: redes autorreparables que detectan y resuelven fallos sin intervención humana. Ya no se trata solo de lanzar productos, sino de redefinir cómo se integran telecomunicaciones, movilidad y tecnología para sostener la explosión de la IA sin colapsar redes eléctricas a nivel global. Conclusión general: hacia una tecnología más consciente El episodio del 6 de marzo de 2026 captura un momento bisagra. La inteligencia artificial local (CoPaw) permite privacidad sin sacrificar productividad; GPT‑5.4 amplía el contexto a niveles impensables hace apenas un año; la MacBook Neo democratiza el acceso a macOS; el conflicto Irán‑Israel muestra cómo la desinformación generada por IA paraliza la comprensión pública mientras la censura selectiva oculta la realidad; y el Mobile World Congress 2026 consagra la privacidad, la seguridad satelital y el 6G como pilares del futuro móvil. Motorola abandona Android por GrapheneOS. Llegan teléfonos con Linux a Europa. MediaTek integra la conectividad satelital en chips 5G. Audífonos inteligentes analizan la geometría auditiva. Robots humanoides bailan moonwalk. Nokia y NVIDIA sientan las bases para 6G. De forma simultánea, la geopolítica y la desinformación revelan que una IA sin restricciones éticas se convierte en arma de control masivo. El desafío de 2026 no es tecnológico, sino humano: elegir entre la conveniencia monitoreada y la privacidad consciente. Las alianzas hacia 6G establecerán quién controla la infraestructura digital del planeta. La censura en redes sociales demuestra que la verdad es tan escasa como la paz. Y herramientas como CoPaw ofrecen una alternativa: control total de tus datos sin depender de corporaciones dispuestas a negociar su ética a cambio de contratos militares. Escucha el episodio completo en One Digital y únete a la conversación con los hashtags #PodcastONE, #OneDigital y #MWC2026. El cargo Podcast ONE: 6 de marzo de 2026 apareció primero en OneDigital.

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Send a textTaking your quilt business from a digital screen to a physical trade show booth can feel like a high-stakes challenge. In this episode, Tori and Andi pull back the curtain on the "messy middle" of booth prep and the vulnerability of being seen. You'll discover:The "Top-Down" Strategy: How to design for visibility so your brand is seen from across the room.Pro-Tips on a Budget: Why wooden crates and magnetic LEDs are a business owner's best friend.The Introvert's Secret Weapon: How sticker trading turns awkward networking into a fun connection.The Personalized Pitch: Why a "gift packet" lands better partnerships than a generic brochure.Perfect for any creative entrepreneur ready to step into the spotlight. Join us as we bridge the gap between digital magic and real-life connection.Mentioned in the Episode: Blog Post: Your h+h Roadmap  Craft to Career Episode with Darrin Stern  Our episode with Brandy, The Quilter on Fire  Register for h+h  Chapters[00:05] - Welcome & The "Why" Behind Booth Prep[01:46] - Navigating H&H Americas: B2B vs. B2C and Booth Basics[02:45] - The "Spotlight" Strategy: Why You Shouldn't Display Everything[03:20] - From Digital to Physical: Turning Marketing Concepts into "Thought Bubbles"[05:43] - The Booth as a Landing Page: Designing for the Customer Journey[07:39] - Andi's Trade Show Past & Using "Top-Down" Visibility[10:09] - The Magic of Wooden Crates: Height, Storage, and Aesthetic[11:26] - Beyond the Business Card: Postcards, Brochures, and QR Codes[15:19] - The Trifold Truth: Focusing Your Message to Avoid Confusion[18:20] - The Personalized Pitch: Turning Partnerships into "Gifts"[23:18] - Sticker Culture: The Introvert's Secret Weapon for Networking[28:06] - Strategic Lighting: Magnetic LEDs and Gallery Vibes[30:06] - Outro & Final ReflectionsWant More Quilting Business Content?

Your commute's doing that thing again: Tube and rail fares are increasing, while buses and trams stay frozen (for now). Alan Leer also dives into the UK's real-world trial of teen social media limits — bans, curfews, the lot — and what it could mean for platforms and parents alike. Then it's global gadget season at MWC, where Lenovo and Samsung are pushing the “adaptable devices” future, whether your bank account likes it or not. Plus: a genuinely slick science story where iron and blue LEDs pull off precision chemistry that usually needs rare metals. And in gaming, Pokémon hits the big 3-0. More at standard.co.uk — and follow Tech and Science Daily from The Standard for your weekday briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Highlights With KatieWhat photobiomodulation (PBM) is and how red/NIR light affects cellsCore mechanism in plain English: cytochrome-c oxidase, nitric oxide displacement, ATP boost, secondary ROS and Ca² signalingWavelengths and depth: red (630–660 nm) for skin/surface; NIR (810–850 nm) for deeper tissues; why 980 nm behaves more thermallyEvidence overview: where PBM helps most (pain, recovery, tissue healing, some skin outcomes) and where data is still emerging“Free” red/NIR from sunrise and sunset: why the spectrum shifts, circadian benefits, and practical outdoor habitsDevice fundamentals: wavelength, irradiance (mW/cm²), energy dose (J/cm²), distance, and session timeBest-practice protocols: example dosing for skin vs joints/muscle; frequency and cycling (start low, titrate)Safety and cautions: eyes, heat load, photosensitizing meds, pregnancy/active cancer care, implanted electronicsHome tips: avoid staring at LEDs, position perpendicular to target, measure/estimate dose rather than chasing wattageSleep support stack: morning outdoor light + evening low-intensity red environment (not bright blue at night)Skeptic's view: helpful when wavelength/dose are right; underwhelming if misused or sold as a cure-allMy routine: sunrise/sunset outside first; add targeted device sessions for DOMS, skin, or joint recovery and track results over 4–8 weeksResources MentionedBON CHARGEJOOVV red light Red Therapy red lights use code wellnessmama for a discountMito red lightHigher DoseBONCHARGEI like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama and use code wellnessmama for 20% off!

Ja, da sind schon einige Augenbrauen hochgegangen, als Nintendo eine Neuauflage des Virtual Boy angekündigt hatte. Und zwar nicht nur als Emulation für die Switches, sondern sogar als optisch originalgetreuer Nachbau, der wirklich viel Platz auf dem Schreibtisch wegnimmt. What the ...?1995 ließ Nintendo dieses Experiment ursprünglich auf den Markt, geboren aus dem Einfallsreichtum des visionären Erfinders Gunpei Yokoi und Nintendos Hang zu riskanten Hardware-Hits. Attiila und Micha schauen sich im Podcast beide Seiten der Medaille an: Auf der einen Seite Yokois low-cost-3D-Magie mit roten LEDs - quasi ein VR-Vorreiter, der Game Boy-Philosophie auf Steroide setzte. Auf der anderen der bittere Flop: 770.000 Einheiten, Kopfschmerzen inklusive, bis der Stecker 1996 gezogen wurde.Im Podcast sprechen wir über die neue Nintendo Switch Online-Auflage, inklusive der bisher verfügbaren Titel wie Wario Land. Aber es geht gleichermaßen um die Historie: Warum Yokois Experiment (sein letztes vor dem Tod '97) trotz Scheitern Kultstatus hat, und wie sich der Nachbau mit dem Original vergleichen lässt. Erfahrt, warum der Virtual Boy kein reiner Fehlschlag war, sondern Funke für die Zukunft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Este episodio es corto, pero muy práctico.Te cuento mi experiencia probando las famosas gafas con lentes amarillas, naranjas y rojas que supuestamente reducen la fatiga visual y mejoran el sueño.Vengo con mi experiencia personaldespués de más de un mes usándolas cada día en el trabajo y en mi vida diaria.Trabajo en un entorno sin luz natural, rodeado de pantallas, LEDs fríos y muchas horas seguidas de exposición visual. Y la diferencia que he notado me ha sorprendido bastante.En el episodio te explico:* Qué tipos de lentes he probado.* Cuáles realmente me funcionan.* Cuáles no repetiría.* Cómo las combino durante el día.* Y qué haría si solo pudiera comprar unas.Si trabajas frente a pantallas, si acabas el día con los ojos cansados o si te interesa todo el tema sueño / ritmos circadianos / biohacking ligero… creo que te puede interesar.No te lo cuento todo aquí.Si pasas de escuchar y quieres comprarlas directamente, son estas.* Solmoon pack 3 gafas transparentes, amarillas y rojas.* Solmoon pack 2 gafas lente naranja.

O Conselho Municipal de Preservação do Patrimônio Histórico, Cultural e Ambiental da Cidade de São Paulo (Conpresp) aprovou a instalação de painéis eletrônicos na esquina das avenidas Ipiranga e São João, no centro da capital. O projeto foi apelidado de “Times Square paulistana”, em referência ao ponto turístico de Nova York. A proposta agora segue para a Comissão de Proteção à Paisagem Urbana, responsável pela aplicação da Lei Cidade Limpa. A gestão municipal planeja que a instalação dos painéis comece já em março, com conclusão entre três a quatro meses. A ideia surgiu da iniciativa privada. A Fábrica de Bares, empresa proprietária do Bar Brahma, propôs uma cooperação com a Prefeitura para melhorias no centro em troca da instalação de LEDs para publicidades e transmissão de eventos. A parceria entre a empresa e a Prefeitura terá duração de três anos, com investimento de R$ 2 milhões por ano em melhorias, como a requalificação das praças Júlio de Mesquita e do Largo do Paissandu, além do restauro da Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos. Em entrevista à Rádio Eldorado, o arquiteto e urbanista Lucas Chiconi, representante do Grupo de Trabalho Paisagem Urbana do Instituto de Arquitetos do Brasil – São Paulo (IAB-SP), alertou que os painéis de LED podem impactar a paisagem, o conforto ambiental e a segurança de motoristas e pedestres. Ele também criticou a falta de um debate mais amplo sobre o tema. “Esse projeto foi contemplado em menos de um minuto no Conpresp no final da reunião. Foi tratado de maneira extremamente ágil e sem muito aprofundamento” afirmou. Chiconi informou, ainda, que os representantes do IAB-SP estão fazendo uma avaliação técnica do processo e pretendem dialogar com a Prefeitura de São Paulo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here This conversation was from our latest Refrigeration Mentor Community Meetup, talking about refrigeration controls and electrical systems with Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland. We cover control fundamentals such as transformers, multiplex board setup, communication basics, polarity, baud rate, cable practices, and fail-safe settings for loads. We also discuss how to build confidence through competence - studying, repetition, applying skills on real systems, asking questions, using community support, setting goals, and learning by teaching. Interested in joining the next Refrigeration Mentor Community Meetup? Click here. In this episode, we discuss: (00:30) Confidence and Competence (06:02) Learning How to Learn (09:58) Setting Goals and Support Groups (15:42) Dunning Kruger Effect (21:58) Electrical Basics and Safety (22:21) Center Tap Transformers (24:30) Multiplex Boards and Dip Switches (25:59) Binary Addressing Switches (26:37) Power and Comms Terminals (27:11) Comms Voltage and LEDs (29:40) Wiring Noise and Shielding (30:47) Fail Safe Dip Switches (33:46) Analog Inputs and Outputs (34:54) Software vs Hardware Logic (39:06) Panel Safety Basics (43:30) Meter Testing and Ratings (47:47) Electrical Safety Mindset  Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 371. A 6-Step Process for Faster Electrical Troubleshooting Episode 215. Understanding Refrigeration System Controls with Larry Herman of Redline Control Design

Build a 3D printed desktop sized lamp using Circuit Playground Express. Use a mini IR remote to control the brightness and change the colors of the LEDs. It features five multi-colored panels that have geometric designs. Tutorial, CAD files and code: https://learn.adafruit.com/led-shoji-lamp/ Circuit Playground Express: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333 IR Mini Remote: https://www.adafruit.com/product/389 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

Your skin is not just a cosmetic surface. It's a living organ that responds to signals, and the right light signal can flip your biology into repair mode. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Get a discount from LYMA by using code ‘DAVE10' at: https://lyma.life/ In this episode, Host Dave Asprey goes to London to meet Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, at the LYMA headquarters. Lucy and her scientific team engineered a rare kind of at-home cold laser that delivers precise 808nm light with deep penetration, without burning, cutting, or “damaging to rebuild.” Their work is backed by published research in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and they've tested gene expression in human dermis, including a reported sixfold increase in SIRT1, a major longevity pathway. This is why you can trust this conversation. It's not vibes, it's engineering, biology, and data. Most “red light” products are basically glorified LEDs. They can be fine for the surface, but they do not deliver the kind of coherent, polarized, monochromatic light that your cells actually respond to in deep tissue. That matters because your mitochondria run the whole show. When mitochondria get a clean signal and more usable energy, your body suddenly has budget for repair, collagen, circulation, and recovery. That is the real mechanism behind anti-aging that does not rely on controlled injury. We get into how this kind of light hacking can change skin quality, muscle support under the skin, and even scars and fascia. We talk cartilage, knees, jowls, pigmentation, and the weird reality that you might not feel anything while it's working. Dave also shares his early biohacking experiments using light for brain optimization, including the time he overdid it and temporarily scrambled his speech. That story will make you respect the power of light as a biological tool. We also talk human performance and travel. Dave breaks down how he uses light management for sleep optimization and jet lag, and why controlling light is as important as controlling food, fasting, ketosis, and metabolism. There's also a practical angle here that most people miss: with AI, you can now take dense PubMed research and translate it into usable decisions without needing a PhD, which changes how fast you can learn, test, and personalize. If you care about longevity, neuroplasticity, recovery, and looking younger without trashing your tissue, this episode gives you a smarter way to think about lasers, supplements, nootropics, and the whole functional medicine stack. This is Smarter Not Harder biohacking, with a laser. You'll Learn: • Why LED “red light therapy” is not the same as laser-based mitochondrial activation • How coherent light influences mitochondria, collagen quality, and anti-aging repair • What gene expression changes like SIRT1 suggest about longevity signaling • How light may support brain optimization, circulation, and neuroplasticity • Why scars and fascia can disrupt performance, and how light can support remodeling • How Dave uses light and lifestyle hacking for sleep optimization, travel, and metabolism • How AI makes research-driven biohacking more accessible and more personal Thank you to our sponsors! • • • • Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: cold laser therapy, 808nm laser, LYMA laser, infrared light therapy, red light vs laser, mitochondrial activation, SIRT1 gene expression, longevity biohacking, anti aging skin tech, collagen regeneration, fascia repair, scar healing laser, pigmentation removal light, brain optimization light therapy, neuroplasticity support, circulation enhancement, human performance recovery, functional medicine tools, Dave Asprey biohacking Resources: • LYMA Website (Use Code ‘DAVE10' For A Discount: https://lyma.life/ • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: • 0:00 — LYMA Laser Origin • 1:20 — Dave's Early Light Experiments • 5:15 — Laser vs LED • 10:54 — Safety and Diffusion Lens • 16:37 — 808nm and the Brain • 19:36 — Intimate Performance Effects • 26:03 — Knee Before and After • 29:25 — Vampire Bat and Veins • 37:36 — 6x SIRT1 Activation • 42:42 — Mitochondrial Signaling • 45:04 — Veins and Pigmentation • 52:14 — Scar Recovery See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send a textThis week, Heather and Vanessa interview Scott Zimmerman, an optical engineer and lighting innovator with over 35 years of experience in lighting and display technologies. Scott founded and operates NIRA Lighting, a company that develops energy-efficient LED lighting enhanced with near-infrared (NIR) light, mimicking the full spectrum of natural sunlight. This innovation addresses a key limitation of conventional LEDs, which lack the beneficial near-infrared wavelengths present in sunlight and incandescent bulbs. In this episode, Scott shares his work focusing on the health impacts of light, particularly how near-infrared energy supports mitochondrial function, boosts ATP production, and influences melatonin synthesis. Scott also shares about his research, often in collaboration with melatonin expert Professor Russel Reiter, which has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Melatonin Research. He argues that modern indoor lighting designed for energy efficiency has inadvertently deprived humans of essential NIR light, contributing to health issues linked to circadian disruption and poor cellular energy. In our LED-toxic "modern" light environment, this is an indispensible episode with an incredible light-pioneer! If you're interested in exploring Scott Zimmerman's NIRA products and tools mentioned in this episode, you can use these links:code ENLIGHTENEDMOOD for a 10% discountORcode VANESSABALDWIN for 10% offSupport the showFind Heather:Book with HeatherHeather's Favorite Quantum Health ProductsHeather's Instagram Find Vanessa:Vanessa's Instagram Vanessa's Website Free Product Guide with Discount Codes Free Homeopathy at Home Guide

What if the secrets of a 1968 masterpiece were hiding in plain sight—just waiting for modern color tools to reveal them? We dive into 2001: A Space Odyssey with a forensic eye, exploring how a carefully mastered HDR release lets subtle artifacts surface: matte lines stepping in eight-frame rhythms, hand-painted star fields, and reflections that whisper clues about the set. Instead of diminishing Kubrick's vision, these discoveries deepen our respect for Douglas Trumbull's team and the analog ingenuity that still holds our gaze at 24 frames per second.From there, we pivot to the craft of color as a science. Our guest, Paulo Martins of Alchemy Color, breaks down how to treat your camera like a measurement device. He walks us through building rigorous profiles with thousands of color patches under D50 and tungsten, navigating metameric pitfalls from spiky LEDs, and establishing a dependable baseline inside Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw. Then we get practical with a methodical, 32-bit approach to inverting color negatives—rooted in open-source insights—so the “print-like” result honors the negative without baking in an arbitrary lab look.If you've ever wanted film's character without surrendering control, this conversation maps a path. We talk chart-driven emulations, creating accurate 3D LUTs, and exporting Cineon log for seamless grading in DaVinci Resolve with print film and halation treatments. Whether you're reverse-engineering a spaceship window to glimpse a soundstage or building an end-to-end digital film pipeline for stills and motion, the throughline is the same: use precision to serve the illusion. Tune in, get inspired, and see how curiosity, calibration, and careful workflows can bring the texture of cinema to everyday images.Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the craft behind color.Guest Links:IG - https://www.instagram.com/alchemy_color/Website - https://alchemycolor.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@alchemy_colorYouTube Video on 2001 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcpDS1r6mQYCorridor Crew VFX React - https://youtu.be/Dx3Vv6j4tmE?si=EgjUpcG4OuEgop5A&t=1092 Send a textPixelToolsModern Color Grading Tools and Presets for DaVinci Resolve Support the showLike the show? Leave a review!This episode is brought to you by FSI, DeMystify Color, and PixelToolsFollow Us on Social: Instagram @colorandcoffeepodcast YouTube @ColorandCoffee Produced by Bowdacious Media LLC

Most people think of a knee injury as a knee problem. You tear something, you rehab it, you move on. But the science tells a very different story — one where a single traumatic injury quietly drives cartilage degradation, cardiovascular impairment, and systemic inflammation for decades after the initial damage has "healed." I got a firsthand look at this when an MRI revealed two meniscus tears, a split MCL, and early-onset osteoarthritis in my left knee. That last one was humbling. I always assumed osteoarthritis happened to other people — older, less active people. Not someone who squats heavy and trains consistently. In this episode, Forrest Smith — CEO and Co-founder of Kineon Labs, a health technology company specializing in targeted red light and laser therapy devices — returns for his third appearance on the podcast. And the picture he paints of what happens inside an injured joint long after the rehab is over is sobering. For example, the NFL tracked over 3,500 players who'd returned to competition after knee injuries and found chronic inflammation still present 10 to 20 years later, despite world-class rehab.  Notably, the quads on the players' injured side ran one to two degrees colder, a sign of impaired cardiovascular delivery. And the risk of major cardiovascular events jumped by 50% – not because of the original injury, but because of inflammation that never resolved. That's the cycle most people don't know they're stuck in. And it's where laser-based photobiomodulation changes the equation. Targeted 808nm lasers can drop inflammatory markers like TNF-alpha and IL-6 by 70 to 85% within days. Once that chronic degradation slows down, chondroblasts — the fast-growing front end of cartilage — can actually proliferate and begin rebuilding the extracellular matrix. Slow the destruction on one side, accelerate the biology on the other. That's what "regrowing cartilage" actually means. Penetration depth is what makes lasers fundamentally different from LEDs. At five to seven centimeters of reach, you're dosing 10 to 100 times more tissue volume than a surface-level panel can touch. Then there's the other side of this that almost nobody talks about: the ibuprofen your doctor hands you after surgery. Research shows that 90 days of use increases heart attack risk by 48%, heart failure by 35%, and major coronary events by 75% — while actively impairing the collagen and fibroblast function your body needs to heal. It's doing the exact opposite of what most people assume. If you've ever dealt with a joint injury, chronic inflammation, or just assumed over-the-counter painkillers were harmless, this one's worth your time. About Forrest Smith: Co-Founder and CEO of Kineon, a health-tech leader who spent 18 years in China building hardware startups and mastering the local supply chain. A lifelong athlete and CrossFit enthusiast, he founded Kineon after developing a portable, medical-grade laser device to treat his own chronic knee pain.  Website: https://kineon.io/blogs/authors/forrest-smith  [Discount Code] Use code MKUMMERMOVE for 10% off the Kineon Move+ Pro:  https://michaelkummer.com/go/kineon Learn more: Kineon Move+ Pro Review: https://michaelkummer.com/kineon-move-plus-review/ Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Joint Pain and Arthritis: https://michaelkummer.com/red-light-therapy-for-joints/  Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Peluva! Peluva makes minimalist shoes to support optimal foot, back and joint health. I started wearing Peluvas several months ago, and I haven't worn regular shoes since. I encourage you to consider trading your sneakers or training shoes for a pair of Peluvas, and then watch the health of your feet and lower back improve while reducing your risk of injury.  To learn more about why I love Peluva barefoot shoes, check out my in-depth review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/peluva-review/  And use code MICHAEL to get 10% off your first pair: https://michaelkummer.com/go/peluva  In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Mk's knee MRI (meniscus, MCL, osteoarthritis) 03:42 Traumatic knee damage, synovial capsule & acute vs chronic inflammation 06:42 Can you regrow cartilage?  08:11 Hidden systemic effects: Cardiovascular impairment from chronic joint inflammation 09:50 Post-surgery recovery + the NSAID dilemma  12:28 NSAIDs: Cardiovascular risk & slower tissue repair  16:36 Kineon Move+ Pro knee protocol 17:59 Placement tips 20:36 Penetration depth 21:41 Hamstring strain case study  26:55 The future: Brain & gut photobiomodulation  33:20 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code. #Kineon #RedLightTherapy     

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Laura Leay interviews Kunli Xiong from Uppsala University in Sweden about his development of metapixels as small as 560 nm, conducive for small video displays that can be located close to the human eye. Instead of using emissive pixels, Xiong uses electronic paper made up of tungsten trioxide nanodisks. By tuning the diameter and spacing of the nanodisks, certain wavelengths of light can be selectively reflected, leading to a color display. The degree of light reflection can be modulated by making use of the material's electrochromic properties. This work was published in a recent issue of Nature. 

*The air you breathe, the light you see, and the water you drink have all been quietly sabotaged by modern life—here's how to fight back without ripping your house apart.* Episode Summary In this episode, we shift from last week's hormesis deep-dive to the second weapon in your ancestral mismatch arsenal: your environment. You'll discover how degraded air quality, flickering LED lights, contaminated water, and invisible EMFs are silently wrecking your sleep, fogging your brain, and loading you with toxins—then get a practical, budget-friendly environmental audit you can start this weekend. Question of the Day

Most dentists treat sleep as optional until performance drops, patience gets shorter, and focus slips. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Dr. Uche Odiatu, health and fitness educator for dentistry, about sleep hygiene fundamentals that improve energy, cognition, metabolic health, and daily productivity. You will learn why seven hours is the minimum, why “sleep debt” can't be repaid on weekends, and the practical habits that make sleep deeper and more consistent. Listen to Episode 1005 of The Best Practices Show!Main TakeawaysSeven hours is the minimum sleep needed for most adults to avoid ongoing sleep deprivation.“Catching up” on sleep over the weekend does not fully reverse the effects of several nights of poor sleep.Morning outdoor light exposure helps reset circadian rhythm and supports falling asleep more easily at night.Daily physical activity builds physiological sleep drive beyond mental fatigue from a long clinical day.Alcohol can make you feel sedated but reduces deep sleep quality and interferes with memory consolidation and emotional regulation.Eating within three hours of bedtime can reduce sleep quality because the body is focused on digestion.Evening light control, including avoiding bright overhead LED lighting and late-night scrolling, supports melatonin and sleep depth.Snippets01:56 Seven hours as the minimum, and how being awake too long affects performance.03:44 Why “sleep debt” can't be repaid on weekends.06:23 Morning sunlight and outdoor exposure to reset circadian rhythm.09:35 Why sedentary days reduce true sleep drive, even when you feel mentally exhausted.11:28 Alcohol as sedation vs. sleep, and what it does to deep sleep and retention.17:35 Eating close to bedtime and the impact on sleep quality.18:45 Managing evening light by avoiding overhead LEDs after sunset.20:35 Doomscrolling, dopamine hits, and how small amounts of light disrupt physiology.24:10 “Become a sleep master” before chasing other wellness tools.Guest Bio/Guest ResourcesDr. Uche Odiatu has a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine). He is a professional member of the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), a Certified Personal Trainer NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association), and the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals (canfitpro). He is the co-author of The Miracle of Health and has lectured in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, the UK, and Europe. He is an invited guest on over 400 TV and radio shows, from ABC 20/20, Canada CTV AM, Breakfast TV, to Magic Sunday Drum FM in Texas. This high-energy healthcare professional has done over 450 lectures in seven...

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Sophia Chen interviews Jing Li at Rutgers University and Kun Zhu at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics about the material and a solution-based manufacturing process they introduced to produce deep blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs emit light at 460 nm. The LED consists of several layers, beginning with an indium tin oxide (ITO) substrate that serves as an electrode. Above the ITO is a single molecular layer of the polymer, polymethyl methacrylate. An 85-nm layer of the emissive hybrid copper iodide material goes on top of the polymer, which forms hydrogen bonds with the emissive material. These hydrogen bonds serve two purposes. They make the hybrid material less reactive, which improves the LED's stability. The hydrogen bonds also help introduce electrons and holes in balanced numbers into the emissive material, allowing it to emit light more efficiently. This dual hydrogen bonding approach is unique to the researchers' process. This work was published in Nature.

Kristen Reince is back to finish our deep dive into the world of wellness lighting at Mysa Hus, and things get real about EMFs, kill switches, and whether Faraday cages belong in family homes (spoiler alert: they don't). We talk about how your lighting impacts circadian rhythm, how good LEDs mimic the sun, and why most of your EMF problems come from the phone in your pocket. It's everything you never knew you needed to know about lighting—and a few laughs along the way. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://auroraonelighting.com/ Website: https://admitonesystems.com/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Make your outfit shine with this customizable LED amulet. It packs a whopping 64 LEDs into a tiny space so you can go crazy with animations and effects, match any outfit, and twinkle like the star you are. This is a fairly easy project that requires a little tight soldering, but no coding. The free, open-source WLED software does all the heavy lifting for you, and offers dozens of animations and color palettes to choose from, using a smart phone interface over your local WiFi network. My enclosure is sculpted from low-temperature thermoplastic, giving a fun organic look to the necklace. The electronics could also easily be made into a hat topper or brooch. This little piece of sparkle is versatile and small enough to use just about anywhere you need some light and color. Adafruit Feather ESP32: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5400 64 Pixel LED Matrix: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3444 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

YouTube encerra gambiarra para ver vídeos em segundo plano de graça; rumor. 'iFood perderá posição de número 1 no Brasil', diz especialista chinês ao TecMundo. Realme Neo 8: novo celular traz hardware de ponta, bateria grande e LEDs na traseira. PlayStation 4 Slim portátil? Console transformado viraliza e OpenClaw, Clawdbot, Moltbot são a mesma coisa? Entenda as diferenças entre as IAs.

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 344: Russell Carpenter When cinematographer Russell Carpenter began working on Avatar: The Way of Water and Avatar: Fire and Ash concurrently, he knew stepping into the world of Pandora would be a much different production environment. Carpenter and director Jim Cameron had previously collaborated on True Lies and Titanic, which won him the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. As the cinematographer, Carpenter's primary concern was ensuring the lighting on live, motion-captured actors blended seamlessly with a CGI-generated universe. Audiences instinctively understand the physics of sunlight filtering through a forest or the way light refracts underwater. To maintain an emotional connection to the story, Cameron insisted that every frame feel like it was in the real world of Pandora. The Avatar sequels were built in layers, with digital artists building the environment based on the script. Rough versions of the scenes and the blocking for the actors were plotted out, and then they were ready for the motion capture with the actors. Carpenter worked closely with production designers to determine how light should "feel" in these virtual spaces. Because the background was digital, the camera movement and lighting could be tested with instant feedback. If a virtual camera moved through a forest, the real-world lighting on the actor could be tested to react to every digital leaf and shadow in real-time. For over a year, Carpenter lived in two worlds: the virtual and the physical. "I had to keep lighting consistent in the CGI world while translating what Jim was doing on the capture stage," Carpenter says. "In the world of motion capture, things have to match to the half-second. If the camera travels a specific distance at a specific speed, the actor has to be exactly there. It's painstaking." A major breakthrough for the sequels was the use of programmable LED systems. Working with computer programmers and moving lights, Carpenter's team devised a way to shift intricate lighting setups instantly. This allowed for more complex visual storytelling, such as backlit sequences and the dappled, moving light of the Pandoran jungles. For Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cameron pushed for a more "organic" look, requesting the digital world mimic the flaws of physical film cameras. “Certain artifacts were introduced into Fire and Ash that we didn't quite have on Way of Water,” Carpenter explains, “such as lens flares and the appearance of water running off the front plate of a camera lens.” The team tested shooting lens flares, and a Weta programmer built it into the CGI world. To simulate the "Ash People" shooting flaming arrows, Carpenter's team used a grid of overhead LEDs programmed to "zip" past the actors' heads at arrow-speed, creating a realistic flicker of firelight on their faces Despite the technical hurdles, Carpenter found that the core of his craft—sculpting light—remained the same, even if the toolkit had changed. He admits the transition isn't for everyone. “I would say to any cinematographer who ventures into this territory, there's a learning curve where you definitely feel like a stranger in a strange land,” he says. “You realize that, especially in terms of live action, your percentage of the pie is less—but your impact on the final vision remains vital.” You can see Avatar: Fire and Ash in a variety of formats in theaters everywhere. Hear our previous interviews with Russell Carpenter: https://www.camnoir.com/ep40/ https://www.camnoir.com/ep200/ Find Russell Carpenter: Instagram @russellcarpenterasc Support Ben's short film, The Ultimate Breakup! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theultimatebreakup/the-ultimate-breakup-short-film?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20ultimate%20breakup&total_hits=2 The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

Let there be (better) light! In this episode, Mark sits down with Kristen Reince from Admit One and Aurora One Lighting—one of our powerhouse partners at Mysa Hus—to talk all things lighting design, warm dimming, and how not all LEDs are created equal. They dig into what makes lighting feel good, how it supports wellness, and why your electrician might just send Kristen a thank-you card. Bonus: we finally answer the question, "Why do electrical walkthroughs always happen on the coldest day of the year?" Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://auroraonelighting.com/ Website: https://admitonesystems.com/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Lords: Josette https://www.josetteseitz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jo_seitz/ Daniel Topics: The overlap between musicians and rhythm game players Figure Skating and the upcoming Olympics In this short Life that only lasts an hour by Emily Dickinson https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/56456/in-this-short-life-that-only-lasts-an-hour-1292 The Reality of Hope https://www.therealityofhope.co.uk Is time travel media really that bad? Microtopics: 3D art spaces and the Virtual Burning Man experience. What were we talking about at lunch? The new kind of Christmas light that's reminiscent of the old kind of Christmas light. A nice soft blue. The LED lights that hurt the most. Mounting recessed lights in the eaves and lighting them up with the worst gamer RGB patterns. Beige keyboards with three green LEDs on them that you can animate because they're memory-mapped. Paradiddle. Learning to play drums in VR. Paradiddle for Snapchat Glasses. Video game audio latency vs. digital synthesizer latency. The Bemani guitar game that inspired Guitar Hero. Guitar Freaks vs. Guitar Hero as a case study in how the same idea can be executed very differently getting very different results How singing is scored in Rock Band. Finding new music via the Rock Band games. Beat Saber Library Managers. Solid beams of light. Ice Dancing. Whether you can train rhythm. Brother-sister ice skating couples. Which animals can learn rhythm. Representing your ice rink. What to do after you've spent your life training but what you were training for didn't work out? Ice skater unions. Going to the Olympics with your mom to watch the figure skating. Alysa Liu. Meeting America's Princess and she's not a nice lady. Finding the right coach at age 7. Sports therapists. The disposition to perform your best under pressure. Exercising and practicing at the expense of nearly everything else you could be doing with your time. What to do with your life now that you're no longer spending all your time training for the Olympics. Missing your friend's 11th birthday party because you're busy training for the Olympics. Giving seven year olds a test to see if they do well under pressure and if not, telling their parents not to try to get this one into the Olympics. Grit. What boot camp is for. Training to be the best person in the world at field stripping a rifle. Still living this life, which is great. Still being responsible for other people's taxes. Looking forward to the new year because it's tax time. How your life might've been different if your parents insisted you go to college. We've got learning at home but we don't have socialization at home. Studying how to study without knowing how to study. Passing the classes you were interested in at that moment and not doing so well in the test. Two friends in the furry community. Telling your friend about your medical condition in VR Chat. A documentary about kidney transplants in the furry community. Damn, That's a Good Kidney! Filming a documentary in VR Chat. What normal people think about time travel fiction. Yes, you have to use your hands, and yes it's like a baby's toy. Reading a piece of fiction because you're hoping to have a good time. Which time-travel movies have reached the heights of popular culture. Having this 360-degree camera just sitting around and trying to figure out what movie to make with it.

Stop Guessing: Tom Webb has Real Solutions for the New Rules Welcome to Everyone Racers #421! In this Poncho Super Duty Episode. Tim is travelling, so he's not here. Chris gets a speeding ticket, Chrissy pays to share a natural tepid water tub with strangers, Mental whines about rental truck not being comfy enough, & Tom Webb only has one h &  & he still did more this month than you. Really, it's a full tech breakdown of the latest rule changes & real, practical solutions for what matters: lighting, visibility, tow straps, number illumination, reflectors. Not a summary of the rules, a working session on how to implement them & why common “solutions” are now failing or creating dangerous situations on track. All from a person who knows - Tom Webb. The difference between focused vs. unfocused LEDs, why unfocused LED bars are not acceptable,  why taping, dimming, or aiming unfocused LEDs will not solve the problemHow excessive or poorly aimed lighting reduces reaction time  & blinds other driversHow to correctly test headlight cutoff at home using the 25-foot / 40-inch methodWhy DOT-approved driving lights behave differently than fog or work lightsPractical advice on color temperature, beam shape, & placement for night racingNumber visibility solutionsWhy self-illuminated, battery-powered, or externally aimed number lights are now illegalMultiple legal ways to illuminate numbers, including:LED strip lightingBacklit panelsDiffused light panelsInterior-mounted solutions that protect numbers from contactPros  & cons of each method; cost, durability, visibility & ease of installation. Why some solutions look bright in the paddock but disappear on trackTow straps  & recoveryWhy tow straps replaced tow hooksHow they should be mounted to avoid loading bolts in tensionWhy they are safer Common mounting mistakes that still fail techReflectors  & passive visibilityDOT reflective tape requirementsWhere reflectors must be placed  & why corner visibility mattersHow it improves safety when cars lose power or lightingWhat not to doWhy battery-powered lights, magnetic work lights & taped-over LEDs failWhy “cheap” doesn't mean unsafe, but incorrect doesReal examples of dangerous situations due to poor lighting choicesA discussion grounded in real tech inspections, real night-race incidents & feedback from race officials & corner workers. Not aesthetics or overbuilding, but being seen, passing tech & keeping everyone safe.  Amish Communities embracing E-Bikers (Justin Hughes @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2077068/amish-communities-are-embracing-e-bikes/Airbag Theft on the Rise (Motorweek) https://motorweek.org/this-just-in/airbag-thefts-are-still-a-thing-and-hondas-remain-a-popular-target/Tupac's Restored murder BMW for sale…again… (Simran Rastogi @ Autoblog) https://www.autoblog.com/news/why-tupacs-bmw-is-still-for-sale-and-no-one-will-buy-itPlatinum Wedding Ring for only $1,600 on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/jewelry/184765876/gentleman-s-platinum-wedding-band.htmlGet in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:pagel@24hoursoflemons.comOr even here:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/TOW STRAP LINKSCrash bar wrap around 5500lb https://www.enjukuracing.com/products/bridgemoto-crash-bar-wrap-around-tow-strap.htmlSparco 6600 lb Tow Strap https://www.sparcousa.com/towingThose cool light number panels from Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9wDuvekHow to Make yours cheaphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=migIrDTJ6IIChris Blizzard Lighting Guidehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube 

Today's story: LEDs have replaced older light sources in homes, offices, cars, and city streets. They are more efficient, longer-lasting, and more flexible. But unlike older lights, LEDs often give off cooler, bluer light. This shift in color temperature affects how our surroundings feel—and may even affect our sleep. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/831 Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/831--Plain English helps you improve your English:Learn about the world and improve your EnglishClear, natural English at a speed you can understandNew stories every weekLearn even more at PlainEnglish.comMentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

It's the off-season and we promised you we'd get up to some shenanigans; Jake and Trey break down every sizzling inch of the hot stove and the NYCFCeefsteaks being seared on it! We talk merging Magno, a homegrown unceremoniously Haaked off, the baby Blues leaving and the baby Blues returning,  and much more. THEN: Jake and Trey watch their LEDs turn red and their easy money get harder as they review and discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 2024 psychological shooter "Cloud". Watch the movie on the Criterion Channel before listening to double your pleasure, double your fun! Put down that limited edition idol figurine — you've got Blue Balls!

Survivors underground in a major city need one thing more than anything else: Power. A war for power is in the making and in the mean time reliance on an A.I. is changing the way people do things in every way. Whether or not the AI is out of alignment depends on who you ask. Who is in control, people or the AI?Enviro-suits are wearable survival garments that cool the body, filter air, manage humidity, and protect against heat spikes and toxic environments.  Clear bell hoods are transparent helmet enclosures that integrate with enviro-suits to provide sealed breathing space and heads-up display support.  A.R. glasses are augmented reality eyewear that overlays digital information, navigation, and warnings onto the physical world.  A.R. night vision is a vision enhancement mode that allows people to see in darkness using sensor data rather than visible light.  Canal links are implanted or wearable communication and sensing devices that connect users to networks, A.R. systems, and AI services.  Wi-Fi sensing vision is a perception system that uses reflected radio waves to map environments and detect living beings through obstacles.  Interactive light clothing uses embedded LEDs and responsive fabrics to illuminate surroundings and signal presence.  LED headlamps and body lamps are personal lighting devices integrated into clothing or worn externally for navigation in dark environments.  Production centers are automated manufacturing hubs that 3D print new equipment, suits, devices, and consumer goods.  Two-dimensional material glass is ultra-strong non-silicate window material resistant to extreme winds and debris.  Robotic salvage bots are repurposed robots recovered from ruins and reassembled for labor, transport, or construction.  Hacked modular robots are custom-built machines assembled from mismatched salvaged parts and adapted through trial-and-error engineering.  Exoskeleton suits are powered wearable frames that enhance strength and can operate independently as robotic platforms.  Autono-carts are autonomous transport robots with legs instead of wheels, designed to move through flooded or uneven terrain.  Handy bots are humanoid utility robots used for general labor, security, and assistance tasks.  Follow carts are robotic cargo carriers that automatically trail their owner and transport goods.  Mag-soldering pliers are tools that use magnetic fields to hold and fuse electrical connections precisely.  Pseudo-superconductor wire is salvaged cabling capable of efficiently transmitting power and providing cooling effects.  Heat pump cooling units are compact devices reclaimed or rebuilt to regulate temperature inside suits and homes.  My-crete is a bio-engineered construction material grown or poured in place, used for walls, gates, and structural reinforcement.  Bail-block construction is a building method using compressed waste blocks insulated with my-crete for housing and workspaces.  Nuclear container reactors are compact nuclear power generators originally designed to power data centers and now repurposed for city energy.  Floating internet is a decentralized network infrastructure rebuilt after collapse to allow communication and data exchange.  Thrive is a powerful AI system that organizes labor, trade, safety, and social behavior through augmented reality guidance and incentives.  Assist AIs are personal digital helpers that provide navigation, alerts, communication, and decision support.  Jobs Navigator is a pre-collapse global AI system that Thrive is based on, designed to match people with work efficiently.  A.R. identity tagging flags individuals with trust, threat, or behavior markers visible only through augmented reality systems.  Spec-size key chips are implanted access control devices embedded in the body to unlock private living spaces.  Connected spectroscopy is a sensor system that analyzes materials, such as coins, to verify authenticity.  Lidar vision is a scanning technology used alongside A.R. to map spaces and detect objects with precision.  Encrypted digital currencies like Cashola are post-collapse monetary systems used to pay workers outside AI-controlled economies.  Coin authentication A.I. is a vision system capable of distinguishing real pre-collapse currency from printed fakes.  Crem makers are advanced food fabrication appliances that convert biological input into bread, meat, cheese, and other foods.  Yeast-meat technology is an earlier biofabrication method for producing protein foods through fermentation.  Battery reclamation systems collect, recharge, and redistribute discarded power cells as a core economic activity.  Automated security gates are layered physical defenses combining chain, composite materials, and robotic control.  Autono-shooters are automated defensive weapon systems used to deter or stop intruders.  Nano-wire traps are high-strength, nearly invisible defensive barriers designed to injure or stop attackers.  Live cam wearables are body-mounted cameras used by security teams to provide constant surveillance feeds.  Medical first-aid bots are autonomous robotic units that perform emergency surgery, drug delivery, and wound treatment.  Phage-based healing solutions use engineered viruses to accelerate tissue repair after injury.  Designed infections are engineered biological agents used to deliberately impair or control human function.  Parasite-based neuro-modulation uses modified single-cell organisms to alter perception, behavior, or cognition.  Methane collectors are bio-gas systems that harvest methane from anaerobic decomposition of plant waste.  Methane-powered generators are converted combustion engines that burn methane to produce electricity.  Magnetic cooling suits use current-driven magnetic fields in specialized cables to reduce body temperature.  A.R. navigation arrows are visual guides projected into a user's view to direct movement and tasks.  Micro-payment labor systems reward small acts of work or cooperation with fractional digital currency.  AI-managed retirement and income planning automatically allocates earnings and future resources for users.  Robotic inspection bots are machines tasked with scanning other robots for sabotage, tracking devices, or faults.  Lutin Two robots are commercially produced humanoid robots known for reliability and modern design.  Strider carts are multi-legged powered vehicles capable of navigating flooded tunnels, stairs, and debris-filled routes.Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out. The companion site is https://in20xx.com These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world. This project is speculative fiction. These episodes are not about revealing what will be, but they are to excited the listener's wonder about what may come to pass.Copyright © Cy Porter 2025. All rights reserved.

It's America's happiest gardening show, Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem. We broadcast live on 810 am KSFO on Sunday mornings at 9:00; sometimes we have a guest but some days -- today, for example --we just take calls and talk about stuff in, around and for the garden. Concerned about recent cold snaps? The tip of the day came from caller Neil at the very end of the show, who suggested "heat tape" -- a product originally designed for use to prevent pipes from freezing, it plugs in to 110 power and comes on automatically at 38° F, and shuts off at 40° F. Neil says you can put it at the base of trees or wherever you're concerned about frost damage. Of course Edie reiterated Bob's old trick of using incandescent holiday light strings for a similar purpose, though those are getting harder to find; LEDs don't produce enough heat to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's America's happiest gardening show, Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem. We broadcast live on 810 am KSFO on Sunday mornings at 9:00; sometimes we have a guest but some days -- today, for example --we just take calls and talk about stuff in, around and for the garden. Concerned about recent cold snaps? The tip of the day came from caller Neil at the very end of the show, who suggested "heat tape" -- a product originally designed for use to prevent pipes from freezing, it plugs in to 110 power and comes on automatically at 38° F, and shuts off at 40° F. Neil says you can put it at the base of trees or wherever you're concerned about frost damage. Of course Edie reiterated Bob's old trick of using incandescent holiday light strings for a similar purpose, though those are getting harder to find; LEDs don't produce enough heat to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you.We obsess over food and supplements. Meanwhile, the light we live under every day is quietly wrecking our biology.In this episode, I sit down with Matt Maruca, founder and CEO of Ra Optics, to discuss how artificial light, blue light, and disrupted circadian rhythm quietly impact energy, sleep, and long-term health. Matt shares how a years-long personal health journey led him to study circadian biology and the essential role light plays in human physiology.We explore why modern indoor environments are so biologically mismatched, how LED lighting and screens affect mitochondrial health, and why sunlight is powerful but not something to mindlessly overdo. Matt also explains how light influences hormones, mental health, and recovery, and why most wellness conversations miss this entirely.Beyond the science, we touch on Matt's broader work teaching how to think differently about light exposure, health, and performance.If you're interested in biohacking, sleep optimization, blue light, or understanding why your nervous system feels constantly overstimulated, this episode will shift how you see your environment.You'll Learn:[00:00:00] Introduction[00:08:02] Matt's childhood health struggles, and the discovery that changed everything[00:12:23] Diet alone can't fix your health, so what is at the root of chronic disease?[00:16:34] The fourth phase of water inside your cells and why 40% of sunlight is designed specifically to structure it[00:18:33]  The devolution of artificial light — from fire-like incandescents to blue-heavy, infrared-stripped “junk light” LEDs[00:39:16] Blue light, your circadian rhythm and mental illness[00:45:22] Why "more sun is better" is wrong[00:57:15] How a chance encounter at an event turned a garage tinting operation into Ra Optics[01:13:19] Why traditional sunglasses blunt the health benefits of sunlight, and the lens innovation designed to fix that[01:20:58] What makes Ra Optics different from other blue light blocking glasses on the market[01:30:02] Why doing all the right things still left Matt miserable, and the event that created a huge shift[02:09:27] The hidden problems with "circadian bulbs" on the current market[02:20:12] How to protect your light environment and stay healthy while travelingResources Mentioned:The Way Forward episode on the Hidden Dangers of EMFs, Artificial Light, & Wifi (How To Avoid Them) featuring Tristan Scott | YouTubeThe Way Forward episode on Circadian Biology, Leptin, & Light featuring Sarah Kleiner | YouTubeThe Life Stylist episode on Extreme Biohacking: Millennial Edition with Matt Maruca | Listen NowA mitochondrial paradigm of metabolic and degenerative diseases, aging, and cancer: a dawn for evolutionary medicine by Wallace, D | ArticleThe Fourth Phase of Water by Gerald Pollack | Book or AudiobookThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz | Book or AudiobookThe Lean Startup by Eric Ries | Book or AudiobookThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss | Book or AudiobookAutobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda | Book or AudiobookSouth: The ENDURANCE Expedition by Ernest Shackleton | Book or AudiobookSaunaSpace | WebsiteFind more from Matt:The Light Diet Podcast | Spotify or AppleThe Light Diet | InstagramRa Optics | InstagramFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waived

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the powerful effects of fasting for 100 hours, including immune system reset and fat-burning benefits. Learn how your body taps into stored body fat, including visceral fat around your organs, and the remarkable regeneration process that happens as a result.   Discover how fasting activates stem cells, particularly in slower healing areas like joints and cartilage, and how this process can improve muscle and joint function. Dr. Jockers also explains how extended fasting can lead to a dopamine reset, enhancing your sensitivity to rewards and reducing cravings.   Find out how autophagy, or "self-eating," ramps up as you fast, breaking down old, damaged proteins and cells to promote longevity. You'll also gain insights into the benefits of fasting for brain health, with ketones fueling mental clarity and reducing brain inflammation.   In This Episode:  00:00 Introduction to Immune System Reset and Fasting 00:18 Podcast Welcome and Episode Overview 00:51 Benefits of Extended Fasting 03:47 Hour-by-Hour Breakdown of a 100-Hour Fast 16:31 Common Fasting Questions Answered 22:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Start the year with a fresh, confident look by giving your hair the boost it deserves with iRestore Elite. This at-home device uses 300 lasers and 200 LEDs to deliver targeted light therapy, clinically proven to regrow hair. It's the perfect, effortless addition to your routine—just pop it on while you do anything else. Plus, with code DrJockers at iRestore.com, you can unlock an exclusive discount on the iRestore Elite. Don't miss out on their New Year Sale!   Optimize your health with Troscriptions, offering the latest in fast-acting health optimization. Their unique delivery method, the buccal troche, infuses ingredients directly into the cheek for quicker absorption and higher bioavailability than traditional supplements. From Just Blue for cellular health to Tro Immune for immune support, their products are formulated by a team of physicians and crafted in the U.S. Visit Troscriptions.com/DrJockers and enter code DrJockers for 10% off your first order. Clean energy, clinical grade—you'll feel the difference! Tired of the weight cycling struggle? Lean is here to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Created by doctors, Lean is a non-prescription supplement designed to help maintain healthy blood sugar, control appetite, and convert fat into energy. It works with your diet and exercise routine to burn fat and keep the weight off. For a limited time, get 20% off by using code DrJockers at TakeLean.com. Take control of your health and start seeing real results today!   "When we fast for 100 hours, we trigger a complete immune system reset, which can significantly reduce chronic inflammation and even lower the risk of autoimmune diseases."  ~ Dr. Jockers     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Unlock a special discount for hair regrowth with code Dr. Jockers at iRestore.com. Get 10% off your first order at Troscriptions.com/DrJockers using code Dr. Jockers. Use code Dr. Jockers at TakeLean.com to get 20% off and start your weight loss journey today!     Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

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Looking at a weird GDP data point. Calling BS on Russia/Ukraine peace talks. Gold and Silver – WOW! Closing out the year – a good one too! PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - CTP Cup - All systems go! 9 participants! - Lots to be excited about and anxious too - Looking at a weird GDP data point - Calling BS on Russia/Ukraine peace talks Markets - Gold and Silver - WOW! - Closing out the year - a good one too! - Buyers are still hot to buy any dip - "Diet" pills coming Bitters Making Progress  - Chocolate -Dark Cherry -Infusions - https://highdesertbotanicals.com NYE Celebration - Cities across America ring in the new year by dropping unexpected objects: - Amelia Island, FL drops a giant shrimp. - Nashville drops a 400lb musical note with 28,140 LEDs. - Boise, ID, drops a glowing potato. - Key West, FL, drops an eight-foot ruby-red heel—complete with a drag queen inside! - In Spain, revelers gulp down 12 grapes—one for each midnight chime—to bring luck for each month - Denmark - Danes toss old dishes at friends' doors—large piles of broken crockery at dawn are seen as tokens of good luck. What a year! - So many themes in 12 months - AI, Tariffs, War and Trade War, Fat drugs, Deglobalization - Data centers, semiconductors, and supporting infrastructure like power and cooling systems. - Approx: DJIA +13.5%, SP500 +17%, NASDA +21%, BTCUSD -7.6%, Gold +64%, SLV +145%, $DXY -9.5%, EEM +30% - 2026 - Opportunities and Auld Lang Xiety (Tech still looks frothy in certain names) Top New Year's Resolutions - Exercise More - Eat Healthier - Save More Money/Get Out of Debt - Be Happy/Improve Mental Health - Lose Weight - Spend More Time with Family & Friends - Learn a New Skill/Hobby - Get Organized Active Management (Funds) - Same report annually - A small group of tech super stocks accounted for an outsize share of returns in 2025, extending a pattern in place for the better part of a decade. - Around $1 trillion was pulled from active equity mutual funds over the year, marking an 11th year of net outflows, while passive equity exchange-traded funds got more than $600 billion. - The concentration of gains in a few stocks made it harder for active managers to do well, with 73% of equity mutual funds trailing their benchmarks this year, the fourth most in data going back to 2007. - BUT, there are some areas that it makes sense for active management ---- Equity vs Fixed income and reasoning --- Efficient markets, boots on the ground Fat Pill - The FDA has approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk. - Novo Nordisk said the starting dose of 1.5 milligrams will be available in early January in pharmacies and via select telehealth providers with savings offers for $149 per month. - The approval gives Novo Nordisk a head start over chief rival Eli Lilly, which is racing to launch its own obesity pill. - Packaged food makers and fast-food restaurants may be forced to overhaul more of their products next year as newly approved, appetite-suppressing GLP-1 pills become available in January PowerBall - A ticket sold in Arkansas scored a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night's draw — one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history, landing just in time for Christmas. - The payout soared after last Monday's drawing produced no winners, with last-minute ticket sales pushing the jackpot to $1.817 billion. That makes it the second-largest U.S. lottery prize ever and the biggest Powerball of 2025, the lottery website said on Thursday. - The winning numbers — 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 and the Powerball 19 - Odds: one in 292.2 million. Silver - Amazing year! - Sunday night futures - >$83 then turned hard lower| - Down 7% on Monday - Range $83 - $71 (15%) for the day - Some rumors about a bank collapse due to wrong way position on Silver - forced liquidation and covering.... ----- Hard to believe that a bank was short that much silver - but..... SoKo Breach - South Korean online retail giant Coupang said it will offer 1.69 trillion South Korean won ($1.17 billion) in compensation to 34 million users affected by a massive data breach disclosed last month. - That is about 4% of Coupang's annual revenue - but a big chunk of their profit - $34 per user NVDA Deal - Nvidia has yet to issue a public announcement or disclosure regarding its $20 billion Groq deal that CNBC was first to cover on Wednesday. - Groq described the deal as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement,” a tool that's been used by tech giants of late in part to avoid regulatory scrutiny. - Analyst: “Antitrust would seem to be the primary risk here, though structuring the deal as a non-exclusive license may keep the fiction of competition alive,” Bernstein's Stacy Rasgon wrote in a report. - Groq will remain an independent company (?) GDP Consumption - Something is a bit off.... - With the marketplace costs increasing, this may be more than a one-off expenditure Q3 GDP Surge Russia/Ukraine - Less that an hour after the White House claimed great movement toward peace - Russian President Putin told President Trump that Russia will revise its negotiating position, raising questions over prospects for peace deal - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine tried to attack Russian President Putin's residence - Does anyone even listen to the crap coming out of the White House anymore? - Did you hear Lutnick trying to explain the 600% reduction in costs for pharmaceuticals? Math wizards! - - For 2026, my wish is that they continue to work on the job at hand and just shut up Just for fun - Who is biggest drinker of spirits? - While there's no single official "heaviest drinker," legendary wrestler Andre the Giant is widely cited as having unmatched capacity, famously downing 119 beers in one sitting (or even up to 156 in other accounts) Oil - Crude oil futures down about 9.5% YTD - Much of the drop due to pick up in production (supply/demand) - Still a floor with as Russia, Nigeria, Venezuela etc - What will it take to move up? Best Auto Stock for 2025? - GM! Better than ford, Tesla and others (up 55%) - best year from coming out of bankruptcy in 2009 - Ford up 35% - Mary Barra, CEO selling into the strength - $73 M sold this year (Position down 73% from what she held last year) - - - Barra has contended for years that stock undervalued. With all of these say what does that say now? --- Would she ever say shares are overvalued? More fun stats - A peer?reviewed 2025 study estimates AI data centers (including indirect usage from electricity generation) consumed 312–765 billion liters of water annually. That's more than all bottled water consumed worldwide each year - Direct (on-site) water is used for cooling servers via systems like cooling towers or liquid loops. Indirect (off-site) water stems from electricity generation—particularly from thermal and nuclear plants, which require significant cooling resources - ??? Estimates suggest a single standard AI prompt (about 100 words) is linked to around 1.5 liters of water—accounting for the entire chain of consumption. (This is total usage from cooling powr consumption, electricity generation) - Global AI workloads consumed 50–60 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025—roughly the annual electricity use of a medium-sized country like Switzerland. - By 2030, AI-related electricity demand could reach 300–500 TWh annually, according to energy analysts—comparable to the entire electricity consumption of countries like France. Over to Iran - President Trump tells reporters that if Iran is building up its nuclear program, the U.S. will have to "knock them down" again --- Wait - I thought we destroyed all of their nuke aspirations??? - - - AND - Iran's currency hit a record low, triggering wave of protests, according to Bloomberg Fed News - Top Fed Chair Candidate Odds Narrow Again, With Hassett at 43% and Warsh at 35% - President Trump still angry at Powell 0threating to sue for incompetence Odd - Tesla Inc. published a series of sales estimates indicating the outlook for its vehicle deliveries may be lower than many investors were expecting. - The carmaker posted estimates showing analysts on average expect the company to deliver 422,850 cars in the fourth quarter, down 15% from a year earlier. - Tesla is on course for its second consecutive drop in annual vehicle sales, with the company compiling an average estimate for 1.6 million deliveries, down more than 8% from a year earlier. - These are estimates published by analysts - Tesla put on its own site - WHY? End of Year Stat - The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down despite the growing criticism of massive levels of government spending. - The national debt, which measures what the U.S. owes its creditors, rose to $38,386,384,190,622.68 as of Dec. 30, according to the latest numbers published by the Treasury Department. - That is an increase of about $5.8 billion daily - ~$18 per person in the US per day increase ($7,300) - or about the monthly price of leasing a small Mercedes - Each person in US owes approx $128,000 Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN 2025 Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt! CTP CUP 2025 Participants: Jim Beaver Mike Kazmierczak Joe Metzger Ken Degel David Martin Dean Wormell Neil Larion Mary Lou Schwarzer Eric Harvey (2024 Winner) FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. 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Following his time at Cern, Haroon Mirza has been creating a major installation based on his research there. The piece, made with his collaborator Jack Jelfs, is a sculptural art work which uses a circle of eight speakers, a large screen and an octagonal chandelier sculpture of LEDs to compose light, sound and video. Combined with a careful manipulation of spatial acoustics, the viewer is cocooned in a truly immersive experience. Oonagh Cousins joins Haroon in his studio as he and Jack work on the installation, to discover the creative processes behind his art. What are the technical challenges in creating this kind of piece, which has to be reassembled in different spaces? And will the final installation and rehearsals go according to plan? This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from In the Studio, exploring the processes of the world's most creative people.

In this week's special Chanukah episode we study a text from the tractate Shabbat, noting how the Rabbis shift the narrative focus from military victory to the miracle of a single jar of oil lasting eight days. We explore the Menorah as a symbol of energy, drawing a parallel between the miracle of olive oil efficiency and modern technological miracles like LEDs that allow us to move away from fossil fuels. We discuss the difficulty of appreciating such slow developments, emphasizing the need to cultivate "thanksgiving" for slow technological progress. We conclude by celebrating the unnamed heroes—then and now—who take a leap of faith to act despite daunting circumstances, finding that hope is the necessary fuel to fight climate change. Follow along here: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/694339.1

Send us a textWhat if Space Mountain became Santa's fastest delivery route and the Yeti threw on a red suit for the holidays? We grab our Stroopwaffle bourbon coffee and go full Imagineer, sketching Christmas overlays that turn familiar Disney attractions into fresh, festive adventures without losing what fans love most.We start with the big swing: Space Mountain as a sleigh run, sleigh-styled vehicles, rooftop and chimney projections, and upbeat holiday tracks synced to the lift and drops. Pirates gets a winking twist, recasting scenes as family-holiday archetypes—cookie-bearing aunts, the legendary tipsy uncle, a peekaboo “Christmas thief”—anchored by a cheeky “Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Nog.” Indiana Jones evolves into Eye of the Forbidden Nutcracker, with March of the Toy Soldiers, chestnuts roasting cameos, flurries in the dart scene, and a Santa-faced boulder barreling to Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.We keep rolling with overlays that feel big but install smart. Autopia turns into a North Pole light drive—snow tires, frosty vistas, and synchronized LEDs that make nighttime laps magical. Country Bear Jamboree needs only the right centerpiece: Big Al crooning Blue Christmas and a snow-kissed finale. Expedition Everest shifts to Expedition North Pole, a serene Winter Wonderland climb that snaps into Sleigh Ride chaos the moment the track ends, starring Disco Santa Yeti. Toy Story Mania goes Krampus Mania with coal shots, rooftop clears, and chipmunk hijinks scored to novelty classics. And for projection perfection, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway becomes a frantic Christmas Eve: traffic, last-minute shopping, Daisy's party dance, a scramble for Pluto's gift, and a peaceful ride home.If you're into holiday overlays, theme-park music cues, or just want a delicious bourbon coffee recipe, you'll have plenty to steal and debate. Hit follow, share with a Disney-loving friend, and tell us: which attraction needs a Christmas makeover next?

In this cozy holiday episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill juggle Christmas chaos, retro joy, and serious tech lessons. Nate shares the excitement of finally getting his Commodore 64 Ultimate under the tree and rebuilding vintage Christmas trains, while Bill tells a powerful story about stepping into a network left behind after a colleague's passing—and why planning password and account access for loved ones matters more than any gadget. From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you're here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases. Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/ Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: https://store.tuxdigital.com/ Connect with the Hosts: Contact Form: https://tuxdigital.com/contact Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon Nate – CubicleNate.com Bill – @ctlinux Special Guest: Bill.

In this episode, senior reporter Carmela Mendoza sits down with Sabina Comis, global managing partner, and Kenneth Young, a partner and co-chair of the corporate and securities practice at Dechert, to unpack key findings from the law firm's 2026 Global Private Equity Outlook. The survey results, gathered from 100 senior-level executives at global PE firms with at least $2.5 billion in AUM, highlight creative deal structures and the importance of distributions for LPs. The results provide insight into where the asset class may be heading in the next 12 months. The discussion centres on the gradual thawing of traditional exit channels. The pair outline the most promising opportunities for capital deployment in 2026. The episode also explores why more GPs plan to make management stake divestitures in the next 24 months and the regional differences behind them; how capital pools are developing to keep companies private for longer; and why future product design of semi-liquid funds could address concerns around valuations.

What if your decor could evolve with the night—classic and elegant during the first dance, then vibrant and pulsing with the beat once the party starts? That's where Meagan Stringer takes us. As the owner of Pop In Color Party Co. in Springfield, Missouri.We trace the journey from early Amazon balloon kits to polished installations that anchor photo moments, then step into the world of event rentals: shimmer walls in gold, silver, black, white, pink and more, plus floral panels that wedding clients love for their neutral, camera-ready tones. Meagan breaks down the real-world shift from same-day setups to late-night teardowns, how she chooses inventory that photographs well, and why standardizing colors, panels and processes makes scaling possible without losing the creative spark.The spotlight lands on her newest obsession: licensed LED marquee letters. These sleek, app-controlled letters color-match to garlands, offer 180 animation modes, and even sync to music—transforming receptions, graduations and brand activations into immersive experiences. We talk placement, pacing and mood: starting the evening in clean whites, then ramping up to movement and color as the dance floor fills. You'll hear how giving clients app access boosts engagement, why certain dark tones don't render well in LEDs, and how these marquees turn decor into a living, breathing vibe.If you're a bride, groom, planner or creative vendor, you'll get practical ideas for building a cohesive look. Come for the inspiration, stay for the playbook on turning visual moments into lasting memories. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, share with a friend who loves event design, and leave a review to help more listeners find us.

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 171 - LEDs - with Jeffrey Lee, Ph.D. In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we return to the world of LEDs. After speaking with Tim S. Kang (Season 2, Episode 165), we realized we had even more questions! To answer them, we invited Jeffrey Lee, Ph.D. who works at Fiilex Lighting as its Chief Product Officer to speak with us. We learn how Jeff's background in biology and physics and interest in the physical properties of light led him to work at Fiilex, and he shares what the company is doing to address the bottlenecks inhibiting further innovation in LED fixture design. Our questions run the gamut (again) on LED lighting technology, and Jeff teaches us how colour is really emitted from the fixtures. We also discuss how filmmakers and engineers deal with the spikes in a given fixture's colour spectrum, and we brainstorm future possibilities of the lights' designs. Plus, we learn the best tool to use to light worms, and we accidentally develop a new task for Jeff's intern. - This episode is sponsored by Aputure

Send us a textPeaches and Trent roll into another beautifully unprepared episode packed with humor, straight talk, and real military insight. From the Okinawa body-slam everyone argues about to actually useful Air Force leadership lessons, fan-mail adventures, pipeline expectations, and what young candidates should really learn before joining Special Warfare, the guys keep it light, honest, and genuinely helpful. If you want a mix of Air Force culture, Special Warfare mindset, leadership truth bombs, and a laugh or two, this one delivers without the negativity spiral.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Zero prep, full personality 02:00 OTS updates and gear that actually works 04:20 Fan mail roulette: from wholesome to wild 09:00 Waivers, pipelines, and realistic expectations 13:00 Life skills every future operator should master 16:30 Why commanders get roasted (and the reality behind it) 22:00 Chiefs, officers, and the leadership lessons nobody teaches 26:00 Okinawa body-slam drama — what matters and what doesn't 33:00 SOFA agreements and overseas military life 39:00 LSCO talk without panic or PowerPoints 44:00 NCO Corps: how to lead without being needy 53:00 GWOT nostalgia and lessons for the next generation 58:00 Commander's intent vs permission culture 01:04:00 LEDs, merch, and Peaches campaigning for a fresh SR shirt

Dr. Glen Jeffery, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular, organ and overall health. He explains that long-wavelength light (red, near-infrared and infrared) can enter the body and brain to enhance mitochondrial function and thereby improve metabolism, eyesight, blood glucose regulation, mood, hormones and more. We also discuss how short-wavelength light from LED bulbs can impair mitochondrial health and why balanced, full-spectrum light is essential for health. Dr. Jeffery shares simple yet powerful ways to use natural and artificial light sources to enhance your metabolic function, eyesight and longevity. Sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00 Glen Jeffery 03:12 Light, Ultraviolet (UV), Visible & Infrared (IR) Light 06:25 Light's Impact on the Body & Light, Sunburn, Cataracts 09:55 UV Light, All-Cause Mortality, Skin Cancer 14:55 Sponsors: Wealthfront & Joovv 17:58 Light Impacts Mitochondria Function & Structure, Long-Wavelength Light (Red/IR), Nano Water 25:00 Long-Wavelength Light Passes Through Clothing & Body; Tissue Scattering 30:08 Long-Wavelength Light & Blood Glucose; Mitochondria 36:19 Red Light, Parkinson's Disease, Cell Death; Eye Rods & Aging; Mitochondria Community 42:46 Red/IR Light, Skull & Brain; Safe Non-Ionizing Radiation 48:22 Sponsors: AG1 & Rorra 51:04 Offsetting Retinal Aging, Improve Vision & Long-Wavelength Light 59:28 Tool: Long-Wavelength Light & Preserve Retinal Mitochondria; Sunlight 1:03:50 Mitochondrial Theory of Aging, Circadian Rhythm & Mitochondria 1:07:57 Tool: Improve Vision with Long-Wavelength Light 1:10:44 Macular Degeneration, Rescuing Vision, Early Intervention 1:13:59 Light Effects at Local vs Distant Tissues, Immune System, Body Communication 1:19:09 Sponsor: Function 1:20:56 Short-Wavelength Light, LED Light, Mitochondria & Serious Health Detriments 1:28:39 Lifespan, LED Lights; Sunlight & Balanced Wavelengths; "Sunlike" Marketing 1:34:45 Fires, Incandescent Lights vs LED Lights, Lasers; Long-Wavelength Devices 1:39:07 Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs, Mitochondria & Built Environments 1:45:19 Windows, Light & Office Work; Screens, Kids & Myopia; Tools: Plants; Lighting 1:55:56 Bring the Outdoors Indoors 2:00:35 Tool: Candlelight; Dim Halogen Lamps 2:05:06 Mitochondrial Diseases, Children & Long-Wavelength Light; Light Bulbs 2:11:53 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.50% on cash deposits as of November 07, 2025, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 333: Jeff Cronenweth Two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth, ASC is known for visually defining modern classics like Fight Club and The Social Network. With TRON: ARES, he melded three distinct realities: the digital Grid, the gritty real world, and the retro feel of the grid in the original TRON. Jeff's involvement with TRON: ARES began through his long-standing relationship with Jared Leto. After working together on Fight Club, Leto, who stars as Ares and is a producer on the film, personally asked Jeff to meet with director Joachim Rønning. Jeff found that Rønning had established a remarkably clear vision for TRON: ARES from the start by storyboarding every scene. Having a clear plan was crucial, given the complexity of the environments and the technical demands of the shoot, which included a challenging seven weeks of night shooting in downtown Vancouver. Jeff chose ARRI DNA LF lenses for their character, flare, and artifacting, even for the digital setting, and the film was framed for IMAX. The core challenge for Jeff was using visual language to differentiate the film's three central environments, drawing inspiration from the franchise's past while exploring something new. 1. The Main Grid: Predictable Perfection Referencing the "pristine" aesthetic of TRON: Legacy, the new film's main Grid environment is defined by machine code—a world that is predictable and perfect. Look: Sharp, clean lines, saturated colors, and a highly geometric, mechanical feel. Color Coding: The classic blue/gray/white color palette is reserved for the good guys, while the presence of the bad guys is immediately signaled by the use of red. 2. The Real World: Embracing the Grit In TRON: ARES, for the first time, the computer programs emerge into the real world. Reality required a darker, grittier visual separation from the digital realm. Look: Shooting in Vancouver's downtown allowed reflections in large glass buildings to enhance the environment's texture. Practical locations, like a chase that concluded with lightcycles crashing into bales of recycled paper on a pier, further grounded the action. 3. ENCOM/Mainframe Grid: A Nod to the Original To connect back to the franchise's roots, the scenes where the character Ares ventures into the original ENCOM grid to find Flynn needed to match the look of the 1982 film. Reference: The 1982 TRON's grid scenes were shot in black and white and then hand-painted to achieve the glowing effect. To mimic this analog feel, Jeff intentionally doubled the amount of grain and desaturated the color, creating a look that closely matches the original.  Light is both a symbol and a weapon in Tron: Ares. To get the look, visual effects, costumes, props and cinematography had to work closely together. LED lights were installed in costumes, props and sets, and practically controlled through a dimmer board. This gave the VFX team a base to build upon. The lightcycles, some of which were built as practical, towable props, had LEDs built in and connected to dimmer boards as well. The lights provided real, interactive reflections on the actors and surrounding environment. Jeff also used light beams on set to simulate a recognizer scanning a high-rise office. The VFX crew could then track and enhance these practical effects in post-production. Jeff's choices were crucial for the post-production team. “We all knew what the goals were and what the scenes were going to be about,” he says. “It was a wonderful experience because it took all of us to be in harmony all the time.” See TRON: ARES in theaters Jeff is currently shooting The Social Reckoning, with director Aaron Sorkin. Hear our previous interviews with Jeff Cronenweth: https://www.camnoir.com/ep150/ https://www.camnoir.com/ep72/ The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod

FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1276 LED Lighting: Tool of Control What if the "efficient" LED glow illuminating our world is a silent weapon? Destroying retinas, scrambling brain waves, pulsing like directed energy beams—these unregulated lights flicker at frequencies triggering migraines, seizures, and ecological collapse. Sold as green progress, the global LED mandate hides industrial control, neurological manipulation, and spiritual rebellion against natural darkness. Guest Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation founder, exposes the conspiracy: from DOE negligence to smart-city surveillance. Is banishing night the ultimate act of domination? Restore darkness—or lose our souls. Guest: Mark Baker is the founder of the Soft Lights Foundation, a nonprofit battling unregulated LED dangers to human health and the environment. A leading advocate for victims of LED-induced neurological harm, he's filed lawsuits, petitioned agencies like the DOE and EPA, and rallied scientists, legislators, and disability groups against the rushed global rollout. Exposing flicker, radiation, and ecosystem disruption, Baker champions "soft light" harmony—revealing LEDs as tools of control, not progress. WEBSITES: https://www.softlights.org https://www.change.org SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! FOUND – Smarter banking for your business Take back control of your business today. Open a Found account for FREE at Found dot com. That's F-O-U-N-D dot com. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Join the hundreds of thousands who've already streamlined their finances with Found. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - ⁠HIMS dot com slash STRANGE⁠ ⁠https://www.HIMS.com/strange⁠ MINT MOBILE Premium Wireless - $15 per month. No Stores. No Salespeople. JUST SAVINGS Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at MINT MOBILE dot com slash STRANGEPLANET. That's MINT MOBILE dot com slash STRANGEPLANET ⁠BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠ ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF off any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 165 - LEDs - with Tim S. Kang In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we learn about LED lighting. LEDs are now commonplace in productions, and we thought an episode about the technology and its applications could be helpful for anyone with as many questions as us. Our guest is Tim S. Kang, a cinematographer and the principal engineer for imaging applications at Aputure, and we start by learning how Tim came to work on this side of the business. He also helps us understand a number of topics, including: the history of lighting in cinema, the definition of spectrum, the evolution of LEDs, and the possibilities of lighting in post. We also discuss the efforts to institute a standard among LED fixtures, and we reflect on the historical problem cinematographers have always faced: inconsistencies with light sources. - This episode is sponsored by Aputure & Sandstorm