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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 43:21

On this week's show our listeners have provided the topics. We discuss a $30 hack to improve your TV as well as a new OLED technology that may turn your screen into a multi channel speaker. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: ‘Stranger Things' Season 5 Gets Three-Part Release, Series Finale Set for New Year's Eve 66% see YouTube as destination for long-form movies, TV shows Scorsese Doesn't Go To Cinemas Anymore $30 Dollar Hack to Improve Your TV One of our listeners, Scott, sent us a link to an article suggesting that a $30 LED strip can significantly enhance your TV viewing experience. The full article is titled I stuck this $30 LED strip on the back of my TV. My eyes thank me daily. We'll summarize here but check out the article for more detail. The author of the PCWorld article shares his positive experience with a $30 USB-powered LED strip, initially inspired by the concept of bias lighting to reduce eye strain by counterbalancing a TV's bright display. After research, the budget-friendly strip proved easy to install, powered directly by the TV, and automatically synced with the device's on/off function. Installation was simple, involving a clean surface and careful placement of the adhesive-backed strip along the TV's rear edges, cut to fit for even light distribution. The soft, ambient glow reduced eye fatigue, enhanced contrast and color vibrancy, and made dark scenes in movies and games more enjoyable, proving a cost-effective alternative to pricier lighting systems, and a recommended upgrade for better comfort and visual quality. Turn Your OLED Screen Into a Multi Channel Speaker And another listener, Bob, sent us an article about a technology being developed that could lead to the world's first Pixel-Based Local Sound OLED (PLS-OLED) display. It would allow each pixel to emit different sounds simultaneously, effectively turning the display into a multichannel speaker array. This breakthrough was successfully demonstrated on a 13-inch OLED panel, similar to those used in laptops and tablets. The technology could potentially revolutionize applications in devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops and possibly televisions by combining visual and audio functions in a single, ultra-thin panel. The study was published in Advanced Science in 2025. This is our take on how this technology can be used to enhance a home theater system for some users: Integrated Audio-Visual Experience: Fewer Speakers: With PLS-OLED, the audio comes directly from the screen, eliminating the need for external speakers and creating a cleaner, more streamlined setup. Immersive Sound: Since each pixel can emit distinct sounds, the technology enables precise, localized audio output. This means sound can appear to come directly from the action on screen. A character's voice would originate from their mouth or an explosion sounding like it's bursting from the exact spot on the display—enhancing the realism of the home theater experience. Multichannel Audio Without Additional Hardware: Surround Sound Simulation: The multichannel capability of PLS-OLED can mimic surround sound to some degree by directing different audio channels through various parts of the screen. However, we don't see this replacing a good 7.1 setup, rather it would enhance the audio. Enhanced Aesthetics and Space Efficiency: Reduced Equipment: By integrating high-quality audio into the display, you eliminate the need for a separate audio receiver, subwoofers, and multiple speakers, saving space and reducing setup complexity. Potential for Advanced Applications: Personalized Audio Zones: In a home theater shared by multiple viewers, the pixel-based sound could theoretically create localized audio zones, allowing different people to hear optimized sound based on their seating position, though this might require further development or additional hardware like head-tracking. Possibly delivering a more accurate 3D audio experience directly from the screen. Practical Considerations: Installation Ease: Unlike traditional systems that demand careful speaker placement and calibration, PLS-OLED simplifies setup—just mount the display and connect it to your media source. This is ideal for users who want a plug-and-play home theater solution. Limitations and Next Steps: Sound Power: The article doesn't specify the volume or frequency range of the audio output. Most of us want deep bass and loud, clear sound, so in reality you would still want a subwoofer for a fuller sound. Conclusion: The Pixel-Based Local Sound OLED technology could revolutionize simple home theaters by combining high-quality visuals and multichannel audio in one device, delivering a more immersive, space-efficient, and aesthetically pleasing experience. It's particularly promising for compact setups or users seeking simplicity without sacrificing sound quality.

The Invisible Revolution: How Code-Based Graphics Are Changing the Internet

AXSChat Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 26:34 Transcription Available

Accessibility and sustainability collide in this eye-opening conversation with Heather Neff, CEO of Equivalent. She returns to AXSChat to share groundbreaking developments in their mission to transform static graphics into responsive, accessible code.What if every image online could instantly adapt to your device settings, work seamlessly with screen readers, and consume a fraction of the energy? That's exactly what Equivalent is achieving through their revolutionary approach to Scalable Vector Graphics (SVGs). Unlike traditional pixel-based images that remain fixed and deteriorate when enlarged, these "smart SVGs" behave more like webpages - responding to dark mode, custom color settings, and accessibility preferences without requiring additional effort from users or developers.The implications are profound. With AI systems generating 34 million images daily and users uploading 64,000 images every second, we're facing an unprecedented accessibility crisis. Equivalent's technology addresses this by dramatically reducing file sizes (from megabytes to kilobytes) while ensuring graphics can be navigated by screen readers with custom reading orders. The sustainability benefits are equally impressive - their dark mode implementation alone can reduce energy consumption by 28% and extend mobile battery life by up to 63% on OLED displays.The small startup is now preparing to launch an API that will allow enterprises to batch-convert thousands of images, ensuring both brand consistency and accessibility compliance without requiring specialized knowledge from design or engineering teams. Their vision extends to a future where all imagery becomes code-based, delivering a web experience that's simultaneously more inclusive, more performant, and more environmentally responsible.Are you interested in helping shape this revolution in web graphics? Equivalent is currently seeking beta testers for their API and connecting with angel investors who share their passion for accessibility and sustainability. Visit their website to try their current tools with a free two-week trial and witness firsthand how smart SVGs are poised to transform our digital experience.Support the showFollow axschat on social media.Bluesky:Antonio https://bsky.app/profile/akwyz.com Debra https://bsky.app/profile/debraruh.bsky.social Neil https://bsky.app/profile/neilmilliken.bsky.social axschat https://bsky.app/profile/axschat.bsky.social LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyzhttps://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruh

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OnePlus quiere destronar al iPad con esto

FLASH DIARIO de El Siglo 21 es Hoy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 8:48

OnePlus lanza la Pad 3 con pantalla casi 4K, batería gigante y chip Snapdragon 8 Elite Por Félix Riaño @LocutorCo OnePlus presentó la tercera generación de su tablet, la Pad 3, que estará disponible desde el 8 de julio en Estados Unidos, Canadá y, se espera, muy pronto también en México. Tiene una pantalla LCD de 13,2 pulgadas con resolución 3.4K, batería de 12.140 miliamperios hora, sistema multitarea Open Canvas y el procesador más potente de Android en 2025. Su precio arranca en 700 dólares. En América Latina, especialmente en México y Colombia, donde las marcas de BBK Electronics como OnePlus, Oppo, Realme y Vivo han ganado presencia, esta tablet podría convertirse en una opción destacada. ¿Será suficiente para competir contra el iPad o la Galaxy Tab de Samsung? Pero hay dudas razonables por el precio y limitaciones. La Pad 3 de OnePlus busca captar la atención de usuarios exigentes. Tiene una pantalla de 3.392 por 2.400 píxeles. Eso equivale a 3.4K, que es muy cercano a la resolución 4K que solemos ver en televisores de alta gama. La diferencia, en la práctica, es mínima para el ojo humano. Esta pantalla permite ver detalles finísimos en fotos, leer texto sin esfuerzo y ver películas con alta definición. Además, con una tasa de refresco de 144 hercios, el movimiento es suave, ideal para videojuegos y desplazamiento rápido. Esta pantalla es LCD, no OLED, lo que significa que los negros no serán tan profundos, pero en comparación con otras tablets en este rango de precio, sigue estando entre las mejores. La experiencia visual está respaldada por ocho parlantes distribuidos para adaptar el sonido a la orientación de la tablet. Aun con esas características, la OnePlus Pad 3 genera dudas por su precio. La marca debutó en el mercado ofreciendo tecnología de alta gama a precios reducidos. Esa era su promesa. Pero en esta ocasión, el precio base es de 700 dólares, y si se agregan el teclado y el lápiz, supera los 900. Eso la ubica en el mismo terreno de las tablets premium de Samsung y Apple. Y aquí es donde surgen preguntas. ¿Vale la pena pagar tanto por una tablet que no tiene lector de huellas ni conexión celular? Es decir, no puedes desbloquearla con huella ni usarla con un plan de datos móviles. Además, OnePlus solo promete tres años de actualizaciones del sistema operativo Android, mientras que Apple y Samsung ofrecen más. La pregunta de fondo es: ¿sigue siendo OnePlus una marca “accesible”, o está apostando por otro tipo de usuario? A pesar de esas inquietudes, hay razones para entusiasmarse. La Pad 3 tiene el nuevo procesador Snapdragon 8 Elite, el chip más rápido de Android este año. Está acompañado por hasta 16 gigabytes de RAM, lo que la convierte en una herramienta fluida para multitarea, edición de documentos, dibujo digital y reproducción de contenido multimedia. Y su batería merece una mención especial: tiene 12.140 miliamperios hora. ¿Eso es mucho? Sí. Una tablet promedio tiene entre 7.000 y 8.000. Esta puede durar más de un día completo de uso intensivo. Además, carga del 0 al 100 % en solo 92 minutos con un cargador rápido de 80 vatios. Y si se deja en reposo, la batería casi no se descarga. El sistema operativo Android 15 incluye Open Canvas, una herramienta para dividir la pantalla y tener tres aplicaciones abiertas al tiempo, ideal para quienes trabajan en varias tareas a la vez. Además, la tablet se puede conectar con teléfonos OnePlus para compartir archivos fácilmente y con computadores Mac para controlarlos de forma remota. En México, Colombia y otros países de América Latina, las marcas del grupo BBK han crecido silenciosamente. Aunque el nombre BBK Electronics no es tan conocido por el público, sus marcas sí lo son: OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Realme e iQOO. Estas marcas ofrecen celulares, relojes inteligentes, audífonos, y ahora tablets como la Pad 3, con la que buscan entrar a nuevos segmentos. En el mercado mexicano, donde la oferta de tablets premium Android no es tan amplia como en Estados Unidos o Europa, una opción como la Pad 3 puede ser clave. Además, el diseño delgado —solo 5,97 milímetros— y su color azul oscuro metálico le dan un aspecto moderno y elegante. La cámara trasera es de 13 megapíxeles y la frontal de 8. No son cámaras impresionantes, pero son útiles para videollamadas. La Pad 3 también incluye inteligencia artificial en la grabadora de voz, en el editor de notas y en la galería de fotos. Tiene un botón dedicado para el asistente Gemini de Google, y funciones de personalización muy útiles para quienes usan la tablet como herramienta de trabajo o estudio. La OnePlus Pad 3 es una tablet avanzada, ideal para productividad y entretenimiento, con pantalla casi 4K y batería de larga duración. Aunque su precio es alto, puede competir con los modelos más populares. ¿La comprarías? Déjalo en los comentarios y escucha más en Flash Diario en Spotify.Pantalla casi 4K, chip top y batería gigante: así es la nueva tablet de OnePlus. ¿Le gana al iPad?Bibliografía:Bloomberg WIRED Stuff.tv The Verge Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flash-diario-de-el-siglo-21-es-hoy--5835407/support.

289: Computer Shangri-La

Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 63:05

Will's here with a two-fer trip report this week, one of which was a literal trip to the grand opening of the brand new Bay Area Micro Center. We dig into what a big-box retailer oriented around building PCs is like in 2025, reflect a bit on the history of other screwdriver and computer shops past, and muse about retiring into PC-builder-helper status. Also, Nvidia has finally released a proper GeForce Now client for the Steam Deck, and we get into what Will's recent testing of the service has been like, whether the various pricing tiers are worth it, how viable it is as a replacement for owning an actual PC, and more. Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

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FIRST MINUTE-"Nintendo Switch 2 Update"

LIVE 94.6 "The Grizz" Radio Station®️

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 1:41

The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, and it's packing more power, better visuals, and all the portable magic we love. Rumors say 4K docked gameplay, a bigger OLED screen, and maybe even backwards compatibility

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FIRST MINUTE-"Nintendo Switch 2 Update"

Swanky 93.3 Radio Station™

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 1:41

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LIGHT TALK Episode 426 - "Call the Plastic Surgeon!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 51:33

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from High Testosterone to Horror Stories from the USA 829 Practical Exam. Join Dennis, Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Report from the National Portfolio Review; Dennis' Lee Watson experience at the Union Exam; Transfering the lighting of stage plays from theatre to television; Projectors vs. LED walls in the broadcast video world; Being "bathed in the image"; Considerations when running LED walls behind talent; The difference in lighting for high-end OLED televisions vs. standard definition televisions; Skin detail features; Lighting considerations for remote shots; A Public Service Announcement from PETA, "People for the Ethical Domestication of Antropods"; and Labeling and numbering light cues. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

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Home Theater Geeks 484: RGB LED

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Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:20 Transcription Available

LCD TVs are about to get a big boost in performance with a new backlight technology called RGB LED. Does this spell doom for OLED? Scott Wilkinson breaks it down. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Dave Haynes - The Exit Interview With Invidis

Sixteen:Nine

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 37:53

The 16:9 PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY SCREENFEED – DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT This podcast is a bit different, as I am on the other side of the interview table - answering questions instead of asking them. That's because this is the last Sixteen:Nine podcast with me as the host. I've been doing Sixteen:Nine for almost 20 years, and the podcast version for the last nine. I'm retiring. I'm 67 and it is time to slow the hell down. I'm not leaving the industry, entirely. Just dialing back to a few side hustle gigs and other work, working more when the weather gets cold in my part of the world and I'm looking for distractions and extra money that will get Joy and I away from that cold weather for a bit. Think of this as my exit interview, done with my friends in Munich at invidis, who have been longtime content partners and will now edit and manage Sixteen:Nine. This makes me happy, as I didn't want to just stop what I think is a valued part of this business. Subscribe from wherever you pick up new podcasts. TRANSCRIPT Balthasar Mayer: Welcome to the Sixteen:Nine podcast. This is Balthasar Mayer. Antonia Hamberger: This is Antonia Hamberger. Balthasar Mayer: We have a very special guest today. He is the bullshit filter of the digital signage industry. He's the head, heart, and driving force behind Sixteen:Nine, one of the rare people who manages to produce a trade publication that makes you laugh and gives you something to learn at the same time. He also keeps the digital signage industry with his beloved industry mixes at trade shows, and he's never afraid to cut through marketing fluff and speak his mind and now he's retiring, and we are very happy to have him here on the podcast. Welcome, Dave Haynes. Thank you. Dave Haynes: Yes, I was joking. This is the exit interview. It's like leaving a company. Antonia Hamberger: It is the exit interview, and we were thinking about just turning things around. Your blog is called Sixteen:Nine, and we're now doing the Nine:Sixteen edition. You'll get nine questions where we just let you ramble on a bit about your career, and then you'll get sixteen questions where you'll give us rapid-fire answers. Dave Haynes: Alright, I'm drinking Vice beer because I'm in Munich so this could get salty by the end of it. Balthasar Mayer: That is our goal to make it salty, and interesting at the same time. Antonia Hamberger: Dave, you've been doing this blog for 20 years. You've been in the industry for even longer than that. So I guess I'm wondering what made you go into digital signage? How did this happen in the first place? Dave Haynes: I was in the newspaper industry. I was a daily newspaper reporter. I started in 1979 at the Winnipeg Free Press, and my first job out of school, working for a newspaper, was covering the rock music scene. So my first three years in the newspaper, I was interviewing rock bands like Billy Joel, Ozzy Osbourne, you name it, back in the early 80s, late 70s, just about anybody who was big at that time. I did an interview with them, which was quite interesting. At times, you would get lovely people and sometimes you'd get absolute a-holes, and everything in between. Antonia Hamberger: Probably also a lot of drunk people, drunk rock stars? Dave Haynes: Ozzy definitely was impaired, and Billy Joel, he stopped in Winnipeg on the first stop on his North American tour back in 1981 or something and he was just off a plane from New York, he and his band, and they had a press event at a Holiday Inn in Winnipeg, and he was very tipsy. He'd been having cocktails all the way from New York. So that was pretty interesting. I've had a number of those kinds of interviews. So anyways, then I continued in newspapers for several years, became an editor, and got bored with being an editor in a market where not a lot of bad things happened, and as a journalist, you're not praying for bad things to happen, but they're much more interesting to write about than calm, stable situation. When the newspaper started talking about doing new media, getting into digital, I stuck my hand up and said, I'll do it. So I took the newspaper online in 1995, one of the first North American papers to go online, and did that for four years and reported directly to the publisher and nobody on the executive team, including the publisher, bought into my concerns that this was going to be a problem for newspapers. They just tended to think this was a passing fancy. It wasn't really gonna happen. So, I just got frustrated and left and weirdly went to work for a company called Elevator News Network that was putting digital screens, LCD panels in elevators, office tower elevators in 1999. Very complicated, very expensive. I started out as the GM for Western Canada, but pretty quickly became Vice President of Operations for the whole show. So I was putting screens in 70-story office towers in the elevator shops, in the shafts, and running all the cabling in the elevator shafts, and very expensive, very complicated, and very frustrating because you're dealing with unionized labor. With elevator companies, where they wanted to charge you $250 to stand there and watch you, that sort of thing. So I did that. There was a shotgun merger with another company in the US that was doing that, and I walked off the plank with the rest of the Canadian management team and found myself looking around, going, okay, now what do I do? And I ended up starting my own digital out-of-home media company, putting screens in. Public walkways in the underground walkways at downtown Toronto which was a great idea, but probably ten years too early because I would go to advertising agencies and say, I'm doing this, and they would look at me like… What? Digital out-of-home was just not a thing back then. So I was the dreaded pioneer lying in a field with arrows in my back, having done that. So I didn't make a lot of money out of that, and my wife, bless her, said it would be great if we had an income. So I started working for what is now known as ComQi. At the time, it was called Digital View, and then it became EnQi, and then it became ComQi, and I was a business development person. So I was doing sales and looking around going, how did a guy who used to interview Rock bands become a sales guy for a software company? But I did that and went over to Broadsign because they offered me more money and then the Great Recession hit in 2008-2009, and that was that was it for salespeople. That company, Broadsign, ran into deep problems at that point. They totally rose back up like a phoenix, and they are a powerhouse now, but at the time, they were in trouble. So that was 2009, and I decided, okay, do I wanna work for somebody else or do what am I gonna do? And I just decided to go out on my own and start just doing writing and some consulting, things like that. But early on, when I was still with Digital View, I decided to just look at the industry and the level of “thought leadership” that was available at the time. It wasn't very good. A lot of it was just nonsensical or badly written, and I thought, okay, I understand this space at this point. I've been doing it for seven years. I know how to write. So I just, for the hell of it, I just started Sixteen:Nine, and never thought that this would be something that would define my career, my later-stage career for many years, and be like a full-time job, and generate real money. So it just happened. Antonia Hamberger: But we're all glad it took that turn for you, Dave, because I don't think anybody would take you for a good salesperson. I think you're much better off as an editor and publisher. Because you would just say the truth and would probably offend a lot of people. Dave Haynes: That was one of my problems when I was doing business development. If we lost a deal, if I could understand why the target company went in a different direction, I would be fine with it, and I think to be a really good business development person or “salesperson”, you've gotta just want to be a killer. You just wanna win every deal, and it doesn't matter whether you're the right solution, you just wanna win the deal and my mind doesn't work that way. I probably wasn't best suited to it. Balthasar Mayer: So just to understand, you founded Sixteen:Nine in 2006, and then you went full-time on it in 2009? Dave Haynes: I wouldn't say by 2009, I was full-time, but I liked doing it every day. But it wasn't necessarily my main thing. It was just something that I'd been doing, and I kept on doing it because I felt, so I had, at that point, I had a following, and it felt something of an obligation to do it. In the first few years, I would have a Google ad on there, and every quarter, I would get like $37 or something from Google ads. But then I started getting questions saying, “Hey, can we advertise on this?” And so I would just get inbound, and that just built up and built up to become inbound. It took a while, but it was all inbound as opposed to me shaking trees. It took a while, and it was like making real money, and it was something that would be a proper income for me. At which point, I was able to back off doing much in the way of consulting or writing for hire and just mostly do Sixteen:Nine. Antonia Hamberger: For somebody who's been in the industry only a few years, I'm wondering what the industry was like when you first came into it, and what you hoped to contribute? Dave Haynes: It was very embryonic. A few people understood it. When people would ask what I did, and I would tell them digital signage, they would just have to give me a sort of tilted head and say… Huh? Antonia Hamberger: I still have to explain it on a weekly basis to people outside the industry. So I can't imagine what it was like 15 years ago. Dave Haynes: There are so many more reference cases now, whereas before you would have to say, you might be in a store, and you might see this. Now it's like everywhere. So I just have the digital menus in any quick service restaurant that's digital signage, and posters that you see on the sidewalks that's digital out-of-home/digital signage, and they go, okay, I get it. In those days, it was very expensive. Few people understood it. There were far fewer vendors. A lot of the companies that were providing software in particular were companies that had, in a lot of cases adapted that software from other purposes like broadcast and turned that into something that would also work on as sometimes described a narrow cast, just like narrowly defined network as opposed to something sent out everywhere. It was in those days not well known, not well understood, and I just felt that the writing that was available back in 2006 was a lot of buzzword bingo stuff, crossing the chasm, paradigm shift, all these nonsense phrases out of business books, and I just thought, if somebody's just gotta write something that says, here's this thing, here's why they're doing it, here's what's good about it, here's what I think is problematic and how it could be done better. So, it was a little bit of my, I don't wanna say bully pulpit, but it was a way to express my advice without being mean or anything else.. Antonia Hamberger: Were there any trends you predicted really early on that then became true or didn't? Dave Haynes: Oh, I saw everything. I would say more than anything else, you could see that whereas in the early stages, it was something that was nice to do, I clearly saw that this was going to be something that was needed to do for a company. It was going to be mission-critical. It was just going to be fundamental to how retailers and other businesses designed a space in the same way that they're thinking about their furnishings, thinking about their lighting, their HVAC system and everything else, they're gonna start thinking about, okay, where does the digital fit? And in the early days, it was to build a space and then look for empty space on a wall and go, okay, we'll put the screens there, even though in a lot of cases it wasn't the appropriate place to put it. I'd say the other thing was pretty obvious, and I started writing about this in 2011 but I could see LED was gonna come and come hard and start to supplant flat panel displays just because of all the benefits and the flexibility that I have. I invested a lot of time in in the last few years, went to Taiwan and China and everything else to visit factories and really fully understand what it is as opposed to just writing about it and taking what the manufacturers are saying because manufacturers as is their way, their marketing people tend to fledge the facts and play pretty fast and loose with what something is versus what it really is. Antonia Hamberger: In a lot of cases, they don't even know what it really is. Dave Haynes: This is true. It's the thing about the digital science industry. A lot of the companies still are run by technical people, engineers, electrical engineers, software developers, and everything else. They're not good marketers. Then they hire people to do their marketing for them, and those people with some notable exceptions, don't understand a damn thing about the space. So they just parrot what their executives say, which is far too technical and people don't understand it, and I always try to bang on people that if you're going to market your product, for God's sake, provide some relevance and context and to use my Canadian term, give me an explanation as to why I should give a crap about this and why should I care? Antonia Hamberger: I guess that's a thing that a lot of companies in the digital signage space struggle with. Finding those people who want to understand their product on a technical level. But we don't just wanna bash in the digital signage industry because there's a lot of great things in the industry, and. So what's your favorite thing about the industry? Dave Haynes: If we're talking in technical terms, I am impressed and encouraged and excited by how LED in particular is opening up all kinds of new possibilities to start to think in terms of displays being a building material, being a finish, being the curtain wall glass, being something that's a full exterior of a building. That gets way beyond just this idea of a screen on a wall, which is how this industry was defined for a whole bunch of years. Thinking about the industry, it's a relatively small industry. Even though we tend to think that it's giant and it's booming and everything else, in pure terms, it's very small compared to most technology industries. But that means you get to know a lot of people all over the world, and there's no shortage of knuckleheads, but I would say by and large, it's full of really great people, and because it's a small industry and it gets together two or three times a year at different events, I've got to know people all over the world and develop friendships with people all over the world that I never do at all in doing other work, which is fantastic. I'm friends with the Invidis folks, and here I am in Munich having a beer. Antonia Hamberger: Yeah, and we're always glad to have you. But you've also done a lot of trips over the years, right? You went to Taiwan. You visited some display manufacturers last year. Dave Haynes: Yeah, I spent a week in Taiwan in October. Antonia Hamberger: So what was the best work trip you had during all that time? Dave Haynes: The best trip I had. I did an extended consulting gig on digital signage for a mobile carrier, a telecoms company in South Africa, and I went down there three times. I never would've gone to South Africa. It's very expensive. It's a long flight and everything else, but I was there for, I think, six or eight weeks, I forget now, and so I spent a lot of time in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and that was absolutely fantastic, and it was just something I never would've done otherwise. I would say the most interesting stuff has been going to Asia just because that's where it all emanates, and I think the second time I went to Hong Kong was when LEDs were really starting to come out. It was kind of a big moment for me in that I don't like to go to tourist places, although all of Hong Kong is really a tourist place, but I like to go off the beaten track, where you don't see all the people with their cameras and everything else and I was just walking in this district and saw over a nightclub entrance, a very large billboard, a LED billboard, that in North America would be a press release. There'd be all kinds of buzz about it, because look at the signs of that. Antonia Hamberger: In Germany, let me tell you that will be the breaking news, the news of the year. Balthasar Mayer: Talk of the digital signage town. Dave Haynes: But there, it was just there, and it really told me that, okay, this is where this is gonna go where it just becomes commonplace. Because it was already there, and when you go to Asia, it's way over the top from what I've seen from a distance in China. I've been to China, but I haven't been in several years now, pre-COVID covid where you see entire skylines that've got LED lighting. Whether it's mesh lighting or they've got larger lighting that's illuminating the whole building, but entire skylines that are synchronized. I don't really want that in whatever city I live in with all the light pollution. It looks amazing, but it's not appealing in another way, but China, Taiwan. Hong Kong and Seoul, all those areas really are instructive as to the possibilities, as well as Dubai. But Dubai's just insane. I don't think that's a marker or an instruction of anything. It's just a crazy place. Antonia Hamberger: No, it just also has tons of money in that place. Dave Haynes: The building tires skyscrapers on a change order. Antonia Hamberger: Dave, was there ever a particular moment when you realized that your blog really has influence, because I know almost everybody in the North American proAV and digital signage industry knows you and reads you. But that has taken a while. So was there a moment when you? Dave Haynes: Oh, it was immediate. Antonia Hamberger: Yeah? Oh. Dave Haynes: No. There were a couple of moments. Early on, I said I'd gone from one company, with Broadsign, and I went up to Montreal to do the interview. They'd approached me, and I was walking the hallways, and one guy came around the corner and said, “Oh, Dave Haynes, I read your stuff” and I went, oh, really? Antonia Hamberger: This is something we still have to achieve still. Balthasar Mayer: Yes, this is a big goal for us. Did you ever sign an autograph? Dave Haynes: I have signed autographs which is absolutely bizarre. I was asked, can you sign your business card because there's somebody back in the office that'll just be thrilled and I go, really? I don't want to see what's gone wrong in your life, but the big thing that has always stuck with me is the number of times that companies have told me that part of their onboarding process now for new employees is, there's the parking lot, here's your parking assignment, here's this, that's your desk, here's your wifi password, and so on, here are the instructions for healthcare and this and that, but here's what you need to do on a daily basis, you need to subscribe to this thing, and you need to be reading it every day to stay current in this industry. I've had dozens of people tell me that I'm just kind of part of their workplace operations that they've told people as part of learning this business, you need to be reading this every day, and yeah, that's always been really heartening and nice to hear. Antonia Hamberger: So apart from reading Sixteen:Nine every day, which is an obvious thing to do as part of your daily routine, what advice would you give to someone just entering the industry? Dave Haynes: Learn it. The flip side of what I was just saying is I'm always astonished at how many people I run into who've been in this industry for ten years or more, and they had no idea about Sixteen:Nine or something else that they're not learning about their industry, and I'm flabbergasted by that. How can you work in an industry without investing any time to learn emerging technologies and trends and everything else? I would say just invest the time. Make sure you invest the time to read about it and look at things with curiosity, but also with a degree of skepticism because as you guys well know, there's a lot of trade press and a lot of PR that's just cheerleading. It's just shaking the pompoms about, “This is amazing” and “This is world's first” and all that. I've spent 18 years calling bullshit on things that it's not the world's first, and if it is, who cares? It can be the world's first, but it has no business application. It's just eye candy. So spend the time looking at stuff. Try to get your head past the wow factor and the eye candy side of things because we collectively go to trade shows and we will see people at certain stands, I won't name them, but they're slack jaws staring at this technology there going, oh my God, that's amazing… Antonia Hamberger: Did I hear the word hologram just now? Dave Haynes: I didn't say it but… Antonia Hamberger: I saw you thinking it! Dave Haynes: Yes. It is just thinking about what the business application is, what you're gonna do with it, and get past whether you think it's amazing looking because as I've said for years and years, eye candy and wow factor have very short shelf lives. They're exciting the first time you see it, second time it's eh, third time you just walk right on by it. And that's a lot of money to spend on something that people aren't really paying attention to. Some of the best digital signage out there. I started using the term boring signage a few years ago. Some of the best digital signage is crushingly boring, but incredibly relevant to the people who are looking at it. Like, how busy is this washroom? Do I turn left or right? Is this lineup faster if I go this way or that way? It's just data, but it's immediately relevant to the people who want to know this. They don't need to see a hologram of somebody dancing or whatever, or pretending they're a security control agent. They just need something saying, “This line over here” because we're using AI to measure or computer vision to measure the density of lineups that this one's gonna take five minutes. The one you're right in front of right now is gonna take you 12 minutes, so they're gonna go to the left, down to the other one, and that's gonna load, balance the venue, which is awesome. It just makes operations better, but for the people who are all about the eye candy, it's not not very exciting. But it works. It beautifully serves its purpose. Antonia Hamberger: So learn about the industry. Take your time, learning everything you can. Learn about new emerging technologies and don't get wowed too easily by flashy stuff. Dave Haynes: View everything with a degree of skepticism and a business mindset of, okay, even if this is super cool, would anybody use it, or does this scale? Some of this stuff is amazing. But given the cost of it, there's never gonna be a whole bunch of them. Antonia Hamberger: Balthasar, do you want to throw some rapid fire corners? Balthasar Mayer: Dave, you ran Sixteen:Nine for almost 20 years. You gave great insights for the industry, and you're giving it over to us at Invidis. I really hope that we can keep up the spirit of Sixteen:Nine. We will try our best. Dave Haynes: You've got big, smelly shoes to fill. Balthasar Mayer: The smelly part we can do. So we have sixteen rapid-fire questions for you. Dave Haynes: Sounds like a game show. Balthasar Mayer: Yeah, it's in celebration. It's a celebration for you. I have sixteen questions. You try to answer them as rapidly as possible. Since this is your exit interview and your celebration, you are allowed to put one sentence into it. We are not that strict with the rules. We're a little flexible today. Today, on our very first podcast. You need another sip of beer, or are you ready? Dave Haynes: I'm good. Balthasar Mayer: Then let's begin. What is your first big thing you do in retirement? Dave Haynes: Ooh, boring yard work. Balthasar Mayer: After the show, wine or beer? Dave Haynes: After what show? Balthasar Mayer: ISE? Dave Haynes: That's Spain, so wine. Balthasar Mayer: Infocomm? Dave Haynes: That'd be beer because it's hot. Balthasar Mayer: What do you like more: conferences or trade shows? Dave Haynes: Conferences. Balthasar Mayer: In conferences, on stage or in the audience? Dave Haynes: I like both. Balthasar Mayer: Blog or the newspaper? Dave Haynes: I'm a newspaper guy. Unfortunately, I love the tactile side of newspapers, but they're hard to find. So if I'm in New York, I'll pick up The Times. Balthasar Mayer: Hardware or software? Dave Haynes: Hardware. Balthasar Mayer: Hologram or MicroLED? Dave Haynes: MicroLED. Balthasar Mayer: What was the coolest story you covered in Sixteen:Nine? Dave Haynes: Oh boy, that's hard to give a snappy answer to. Balthasar Mayer: You can give the top three because it's the exit interview. Dave Haynes: I would say going to China, going to Taiwan, and, I always remember the LED billboard that is at 8 Times Square. It was back ten years ago or something in front of the Marriott Marquee in Times Square, they lit up what at that time was the biggest LED board, certainly in the United States, and probably among the biggest in the world and I saw the room where they had all the servers and everything else, and then I was there when they turned the thing on, and that was pretty cool. Balthasar Mayer: True MicroLED or OLED? Dave Haynes: They are so different. True MicroLEDs are still in their infancy. OLED is getting a lot better than it used to be. But I still don't see it as a digital signage project product by and large. Balthasar Mayer: I messed up the numbers, but what was the silliest story you covered. Dave Haynes: Top three allowed. Oh. Most of those, I just don't run. Balthasar Mayer: We'll change the question. What was the absolute silliest press release you got? Dave Haynes: It's a tie between those Guinness World Records and those with the Frost and Sullivan Awards, which you buy. You don't win an award, you buy a Frost and Sullivan Award. Balthasar Mayer: But I have to say I love the Guinness World Records stories, but yeah, you're right. The coolest person in digital signage you interviewed? Dave Haynes: The coolest? Can I say the best interview? That's easier. Chris Riegel, CEO of StrataCash, founder of StrataCash. Sole owner, as far as I know. Insanely smart guy. Very dry sense of humor, but so knowledgeable and so blunt. It inevitably or very reliably was a great interview. If he talks, people should listen. Balthasar Mayer: We heard about your past. So, what was the best interview you ever had aside from digital signage? Dave Haynes: Oh, boy, I had a whole bunch of really great interviews when I was doing the entertainment industry. I think one of the ones that always sticks in my mind is Bryan Adams in his very early days, when he was still playing in local nightclubs and not in arenas or anything else. I had a chat with him at our offices. He came up there and he was playing at a local spot, and said, are you coming tonight? I said, yeah, I'll come. Is your wife coming? Yeah, she's gonna come with me, and I said, come and see me, and went up to see him after the first set, he said, did your wife come? I said, yeah and he said, let's go. So he sat down with Joy and I and friends of ours and shot the shit in between the sets. Super nice guy. I met some rock people who were idiots, but he was among the truly nice people, and that's always encouraging that fame doesn't get to them. Balthasar Mayer: The most useless digital signage tech you've ever seen? Dave Haynes: I know I rag on holograms. I do think they have a role. I just think they're overstated in terms of their applicability. Also, robots, screens on roving robots. Those are almost universally pointless. Balthasar Mayer: A technology you didn't think would make it, but became successful. Dave Haynes: These are hard questions. Balthasar Mayer: Was there ever a thing you were wrong about or you misjudged? Dave Haynes: Oh, never! You know what? The rotating LED rotors, when I first saw them, I thought they were interesting, but those will disappear in a couple of years. To Hypervisions' credit. Hypervision is the company that markets them more than anybody. They've done a great job of marketing their product and getting people excited about it and I have seen instances of it where I think it's really applicable, but I've seen lots of other cases where I just don't get it. I was wrong there that I thought that would just disappear, but they've done a good job. Balthasar Mayer: You're at fifteen questions now, so here's question #16: Imagine you run a successful trade block for almost 20 years. You were very successful, and are a guiding star in the industry. If you retire, what is better: simple goodbye or emotional farewell?? Dave Haynes: A simple goodbye. By the time this gets up and listenable, I already have my goodbye post written, and it's me riding off into the sunset on my lawnmower. Antonia Hamberger: We couldn't top that. That picture of you riding off into the sunset on your lawnmower. We wanna preserve that memory of you. Dave Haynes: Just imagine a cowboy on an electric lawnmower. Balthasar Mayer: Nevertheless, thanks, Dave, for all the things you've done from all of Invidis. We'd really try to hold up your flag, and I think it's your time to have the last words. Dave Haynes: Thank you. I've known Florian and stuff and you guys for quite some time now. Got to not just be industry colleagues and people doing the same work, but friends as well, and when I decided to wind things down, I'm 67 now and at some point you gotta do it or you're gonna be sitting at a computer when you're 85 and trying to remember your name. I think I'm leaving it in good hands. I've got a lot of respect for what you guys do with the yearbook, with your day-to-day stuff, and everything else. It would've been challenging to just have some person come into the industry and try to have a little baptism by fire understanding it, so to have it taken over by people who already know the industry, know the people in it, know the goods and bads, and understand some of the bullshit, that makes it a lot easier to kinda back out of it, and as I've said to you and I said to others, it's not like you'll never see me again, I'm gonna stay in the industry. I just decided I didn't want to do this every day first thing in the morning. I would be better off health-wise to get up, have my coffee, and then do some stretching and go for a walk, and things like that, instead of banging away on a keyboard. I'll be around, I'll still go to ISE and do other things. I'll probably still do some writing on Sixteen:Nine, but just as a guest editor as opposed to the daily editor. So it's been great, and I think this is gonna work out really well, and I'm excited for it. Antonia Hamberger: We're excited too. Thank you, Dave.

Nintendo Partners with Samsung amid Switch 2 OLED Rumors! | Nintendo Noise Podcast 185

Nintendo Noise

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 47:20

On this week's episode of Nintendo Noise, we're talking about Nintendo's new relationship with Samsung, what this partnership means for Nintendo Switch 2 & how it could lead to an OLED Switch 2 sooner than we think!LINKS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Write In to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music by AdhesiveWombat⁠

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Doom: The Dark Ages angezockt, Switch 2 OLED-Gerüchte & Marathon Fuck-up

Pixelburg Savegame

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 80:12 Transcription Available

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Samsung Reportedly Keen to Work With Nintendo on Switch 2 OLED Refresh

IGN Game and Entertainment News – Spoken Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 2:42

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146: CarPlay Ultra and Samsung's iPhone 17 Air Rival

The MacRumors Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 40:13

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the long-awaited roll out of Apple CarPlay Ultra and Samsung's all-new S25 Edge, which is positioned to rival the iPhone 17 Air later this year. Apple this week announced CarPlay Ultra, its next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ experience. ‌CarPlay‌ Ultra fully extends across all of the vehicle's display, including the instrument cluster. It provides access to real-time vehicle data, supports iPhonewidgets, theme options, instrument cluster display customizations, and introduces integrations for vehicle functions. ‌CarPlay‌ Ultra is available first in new Aston Martin models in North America. Existing Aston Martin vehicles will also support ‌CarPlay‌ Ultra through forthcoming software updates. Looking ahead, Apple says it has secured commitments from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis to bring ‌CarPlay‌ Ultra to their vehicles in the coming year. Other automakers are expected to follow. In other news, Samsung this week announced the Galaxy S25 Edge — a device clearly designed to undercut the ‌iPhone 17 Air‌'s expected appeal, with both smartphones aiming to be the thinnest in their respective ecosystems. The Galaxy S25 Edge sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a titanium frame, and a remarkably slim 5.8mm profile, weighing in at just 163 grams. It features a dual-lens camera system, including a 200MP wide-angle sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, supported by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Samsung is also pushing its AI credentials with features like Drawing Assist and Audio Eraser. In contrast, the ‌iPhone 17 Air‌ is rumored to be even thinner at just 5.5mm, making it Apple's slimmest ‌iPhone‌ ever. It is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with ProMotion. Apple is said to be removing the ultra-wide camera entirely and opting for a single 48MP wide camera, removing the SIM card tray, and the secondary stereo speaker to save internal space. Other expected specifications include a 24MP front-facing camera, 12GB of RAM, and the A19 chip. While the ‌iPhone 17 Air‌ may win the title of thinnest flagship, it could come with a major compromise: battery life. According to internal testing leaks, only 60–70% of users are expected to get through a full day on a single charge — a notable drop from the 80–90% seen with other recent ‌iPhone‌ models. Apple is reportedly using a higher-density battery and its custom C1 modem to squeeze as much efficiency as possible into the super-thin design. To address this, Apple is reportedly developing a new USB-C battery case, designed to extend the ‌iPhone 17 Air‌'s runtime. The accessory could launch alongside the device to help mitigate negative perceptions around longevity

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AMAT Earnings Preview: Guidance Key, Tariff Headwinds Loom

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 8:08

Applied Materials (AMAT) earnings are due out later today and JD Durkin dives into expectations ahead of the report. He says the challenge now for AMAT is forward guidance, citing its OLED display segment as a significant part of its business. JD points to its customer base, including Intel (INTC), Samsung, TSMC (TSM) and more. Later, Joe Tigay looks at the AMAT chart saying its 200-day moving average is an important level for traders to watch. He provides a bullish example options trade, anticipating an upside move after earnings.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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S2 E28: The Computer VI - Displays?

Vik the Random

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 20:29

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

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Podcast #1200: The History of Color Television in the United States

AV Nirvana's Home Theater News Review

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 47:35

On this week's show we take a look back at the transition from black and white to color and compare it to the transition to HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Roku's smart home strategy is making its streaming devices harder to ignore Sonos Strikes a Surprising Deal with Yamaha Masimo to Sell Consumer Audio Business to HARMAN International Other: Robert's Forever Home Theater Has the Best Universal Remote Got Better? - Remote 3 Google AI Reimagines Wizard of Oz for the Las Vegas Sphere!

iPhone deixará de existir em 10 anos, Nubank lança Pix por aproximação

Hoje no TecMundo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 9:36

No episódio de hoje nós vamos falar sobre a possibilidade do iPhone deixar de existir em dez anos, sobre o Pix por aproximação chegando no Nubank, da nova linha Realme GT 7 que vai chegar ao mercado global, de uma mulher que emocionou um tribunal ao gerar, usando IA, um avatar de seu irmão assassinado, e de Bill Gates fazendo críticas fortes a Elon Musk.O Apple Intelligence deu errado? https://youtu.be/W1t0OZvA8PU?si=IIGUtIAujb0zlG7V

Sound United Finds a New Home with HARMAN, LG Announces Major OLED Breakthrough, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 33:44

Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode8 links and notes:Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!00:01 Intro01:01 Show Sponsor: SVS02:08 Show Sponsor: madVR Labs03:26 Time Machine Segment: First Streaming Movie06:38 Giveaway TopTes SPL08:28 Begin Lightning News Round: Starke Sound Halo Series09:52 Andover Audio SpinBase Max 209:11 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S312:59 LG QNED Zero Connect14:23 AudioLab D7 D9 DAC15:14 Samsung Perceptual Contrast Length16:47 Roku Stick17:12 Headline News Story: LG Display Blue OLED Phosphorescent20:06 Harman buys Sound United23:07 Check in with Michael Scott Disc Reviews24:13 New to Disc this Week26:01 Kaleidescape Content Update27:00 What's Hot and What's Cold30:08 Disc and Gear DealsThis episode of HTNR is sponsored by SVS: Visit them at: https://fave.co/4bCbL9rThis episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs: Visit them at https://madvrenvy.com/*DISC DEALS on AMAZON* -Full Metal Jacket 4K: https://amzn.to/4399M8B-Full Metal Jacket 4K Steelbook: https://amzn.to/4iWSKQZ-Stanley Kubrick 3 film Collection: https://amzn.to/42JN0Fs*Gear Deal of the Week*Sony A95L 65” Amazon: https://amzn.to/439iOCESony A95L 65” Best Buy: https://fave.co/4kaYmIlSony A95L 55” Amazon: https://amzn.to/43imP8VSony A95L 55” Best Buy: https://fave.co/43hTYBz*TopTes TS-501B SPL Meter Giveaway Link*https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/win-a-toptes-ts-501b-handheld-sound-level-meter.15047/*Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Link*https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/bowers-wilkins-introduces-px7-s3-a-new-chapter-in-premium-wireless-headphones.15026/*Forum Links*-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/*PODCAST LINKS*-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0ESubscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636On this episode of HTNR, the AV news cycle continues to churn, with news from the likes of Starke Sound, Andover Audio, Bowers & Wilkins, LG, Audiolab, Samsung, and Roku. We also have a big story coming out of LG Display that could put its top OLED panel back in the driver's seat when it comes to flagship OLED TV models across the board. And, we have an even bigger announcement coming from Harman.We'll also take a look at disc news and introduce a new segment: what's hot and what's not… and we have a giveaway contest to tell you about, along with an exclusive code that will boost your chances of winning. Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support!

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Best TVs of 2025 (So Far) With Caleb Denison

the ecoustics podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 67:30

Caleb Denison, formerly of Digital Trends, joins eCoustics Editor at Large, Chris Boylan and eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell to discuss the best 2025 televisions. In addition, Caleb shares his thoughts on the state of the 2025 TV market and the latest flagship TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, TCL and Hisense, along with buying advice when shopping for a new OLED or Mini LED TV this year.Caleb also discusses the launch of his new YouTube channel called CalebRated. But after recording this episode, Digital Trends has claimed ownership of Caleb's new channel forcing YouTube to take down his videos. For the latest information on this issue visit:https://www.ecoustics.com/news/calebrated-banned-from-youtube/Caleb now has a GoFundMe to help defray his legal expenses. You can find that here: https://gofund.me/3dbb9fdaOn the panel:Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEOChris Boylan, eCoustics Editor at LargeCaleb Denison, CalebRatedThank you to our sponsors SVS and Qacoustics!www.svsound.comwww.qacoustics.comCredits:• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.comKeep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:https://www.ecoustics.com#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity #streamingnews #youtubenews #channeltakedown #calebrated #digitaltrends #musicindustrynews #broadcastmedianews

Týden Živě: Fešácké chytré hodinky Festina a Kubovy fantastické hračky pro geeky

Podcast Živě

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 28:28

Co se funkcí týče, jsou Apple Watch špička. Ale co styl? Vždyť je to takový zmenšený iPhone s řemínkem... Hodinky Festina Connected D na to jdou úplně jinak. Design je na prvním místě. Hned vidíte hodinářské řemeslo, které Švýcaři pilovali celá desetiletí.Chytré funkce jsou tu jako bonus. Není jich tolik, ale praxe mě vlastně příjemně překvapila a na kontrastní OLED se vejde překvapivě hodně informací. Se sportováním už je to horší, hodinky nemají vlastní GPS, berou si geolokační data z připojeného mobilu.Tedy sportovci se patrně poohlédnou jinde, ale jestli hledáte chytré hodinky k obleku, Festina má velmi zajímavou alternativu. Cena není přehnaná a můžete si vybrat barvu. Kuba ukáže maličkou termotiskárnu Niimbot. Podrobněji o ní psal už v týdnu, ale dnes ji uvidíte v akci. A také hromadu dalších hraček.Do dílny nám totiž dorazil stroj na bubliny za dvě stovky a poněkud dražší motorizovaný gimbal DJI Osmo Mobile 7. Také zbyde čas na USB-C kabel od Alzy, který jsme si ukázali v samostatném článku. Je v něm totiž malý čip, a tak si připomeneme, co tam vlastně dělá.00:22 – Termotiskárna Niimbot07:33 – Hodinky Festina Connected D19:28 – Stabilizátor DJI Osmo Mobile 722:18 – Svléknutý USB kabel24:30 – Stroj na bubliny26:17 – Programovatelný zdroj UNI-T

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208: Linux in the Wild: From the ISS to the Influencers| Linux Out Loud 110

DLN Xtend

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 54:24

This week on Linux Out Loud, we're tracking Linux sightings in the wild—from Raspberry Pi-powered space stations to the desktops of YouTube's biggest influencers. Wendy shares a surprise encounter with Linux at an international robotics event, Nate dives deep into Framework laptop upgrades and KDE tweaks, and Matt shows off his latest tech shuffle, trading in gear for a sleek new setup. We chat about OLED displays, Pixel phone plans, and PewDiePie's high-profile Linux switch. Whether you're into hardware hacks, creator drama, or just love a good nerdy rabbit trail, this episode brings the fun, the facts, and the firmware. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-110/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

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Two Laps of Luxury: Road Testing 2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T

America on the Road

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 43:34

In this episode, host Jack Nerad and guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo take listeners behind the wheels of two high-end 2025 SUVs—the all-new 2025 Lincoln Navigator and the 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T. Both vehicles demonstrate clearly that today's automakers are pulling out all the stops in the quest to entice luxury SUV buyers. First up is Matt DeLorenzo's review of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, which continues to push boundaries in the full-size luxury SUV segment. The heavily revised Navigator retains its twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, now offering slightly more power and improved fuel efficiency. Key updates for 2025 include enhanced ActiveGlide hands-free driving capability, a larger infotainment system, and upgraded interior materials across all trims. With its spacious third row, extensive safety tech, and traditional American luxury cues, the Navigator gains even more credentials as a top-tier choice for families who prioritize comfort and prestige. While Matt DeLorenzo was attending the Navigator launch, host Jack Nerad was conducting a thorough test drive of one of the most likable luxury SUVs on the market, the 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD Prestige. This midsize luxury SUV cuts through the prestige vehicle clutter with its refined ride, upscale cabin, and contemporary technology. It features a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, advanced suspension, and a 27-inch OLED display that integrates navigation and instrumentation. Its Nappa leather upholstery, suede headliner, and a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system highlight its luxury credentials. Does it have an Achilles' heel or two? Matt and Jack will offer their opinions. The news segment leads with the public debut of the Slate Truck, a battery-electric, back-to-basics compact pickup from Michigan-based startup Slate Auto. Designed with simplicity and affordability in mind, it launches with a base price under $27,000—potentially under $20,000 after incentives—and that's just one of its eye-popping attributes. Another? Owners can retrofit it into a small SUV using a modular rear-seat kit. The minimalist design and customization-first philosophy are drawing attention, but questions remain about performance, durability, and market viability. Do American buyers want a vehicle with cloth seats and crank windows? Also in the news, there's been a shift in the U.S. auto tariff landscape. New adjustments to President Trump's 25% import duties aim to ease pressure on automakers and encourage domestic manufacturing at the same time. Matt and Jack detail how automakers might leverage unused American factory capacity and what the changes could mean for production strategy and the price you might pay at your local dealer. Other segments of this week's show highlight Toyota's rollout of hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks and its more efficient Gen 3 fuel cell system, along with timely safety reminders about preventing heatstroke deaths among children and pets as summer approaches. Plenty of show this week. Jack Nerad's newest book Jack is now offering his newest crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, at a pre-publication price of just $4.99. Click here to buy from Amazon at this special limited-time price. Matt DeLorenzo's Book Pick up a copy of co-host Matt DeLorenzo's terrific new book How to Buy an Affordable Electric Car: A Tightwad's Guide to EV Ownership. Brought to you by: • DrivingToday.com • Mercury Insurance: Find out how much you can save at DrivingToday.com/auto-insurance. • EMLandsea.com, publisher of Only One Thing Stays the Same and Dance in the Dark We have a lot of shows for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don't forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do, we'll like you forever. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Only One Thing Stays the Same which is available HERE on Amazon.com

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#NewProducts 4/30/25 @adafruit Feat. Mini OLED USB C Power Analyzer!

Adafruit Industries

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 9:19

USB Type C Sync Data Cable with On-Off Switch - 1 meter long (0:05) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6269?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts USB Type C Sync Data Cable with On-Off Switch - 28cm long (0:05) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6268?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts USB Type C 3.1 PD to 5.5mm Barrel Jack Cable - 28V 5A Output - 1.8m long (2:22) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6273?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts USB C Power Monitor / Analyzer with Color TFT Graphing Display (4:10) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6272?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Mini OLED USB C Power Analyzer (7:10) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6271?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts ----------------------------------------- New nEw NEWs New Products, News, and more: https://www.adafruit.com/newsletter #newnewnew Shop for all of the newest Adafruit products: http://adafru.it/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit 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/ -----------------------------------------

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#NewProducts 4/30/25 @adafruit Feat. Mini OLED USB C Power Analyzer!

New Products

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 9:19

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25. aprilli Puhata ja mängida: Kas Oblivioni uusversioon on väärt mängimist?

Puhata ja mängida

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 92:39

Rainer ja Rein peavad rääkima uuest Oblivioni versioonist, miks see on oluline ja Raineri kogemustest ka selle mängimisel. Sellel nädalal saime ka teada mitme mängu väljalaskeaja ja arutame, mis on remasteri puhul oluline. Rein jagab muljeid Last of Usi seriaali uuest osast ja Rainer on elanud kuu uue OLED-monitoriga, millest ta rääkida tahab. Soovituseks Humble Doomi-Wolfensteini pakk. Lingilist: https://www.eurogamer.net/bethesda-reveals-the-elder-scrolls-4-obivion-remake-gameplay https://www.eurogamer.net/the-elder-scrolls-4-oblivion-remastered-off-to-a-good-start-on-steam https://www.eurogamer.net/theres-already-almost-100-mods-for-oblivion-remake-even-without-official-support-from-bethesda https://www.eurogamer.net/bethesda-has-no-intention-to-shut-down-fan-made-skyblivion-mod https://www.eurogamer.net/ghost-of-yotei-release-date-announced https://www.eurogamer.net/frostpunk-1886-is-a-revamped-version-of-the-original-game-with-new-content-due-2027 https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-zero-company-is-a-gritty-and-authentic-story-coming-to-pc-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-in-2026 https://www.eurogamer.net/until-dawn-developer-reportedly-cancels-blade-runner-game-set-for-ps6-next-xbox

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#Radiogeek - WhatsApp no cuida nuestros datos como presume - Nro 2677

Radiogeek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 43:30

Al parecer lo unico que esta cumpliendo WhatsApp, es el cifrado de extremo a extremo, pero después los datos no solo no están cifrados, sino que ellos tienen copias de seguridad sin importar que nosotros las borremos de forma manual!, ademas; Nuevas funciones para la experiencia web de Threads ; Netflix ahora ofrece subtítulos solo con diálogos; Tipos de IVA 2025 en Europa ASD Group; y como todos los días les solicitamos sus comentarios. Nuevas funciones para la experiencia web de Threads https://about.fb.com/news/2025/04/new-features-threads-web-experience/ Netflix ahora ofrece subtítulos solo con diálogos https://about.netflix.com/en/news/introducing-a-new-way-to-experience-subtitles HyperOS 2.2 de Xiaomi - Cuándo estará la actualización en tu dispositivo https://gsmchina.com/xiaomi-hyperos-2-2-rollout-timeline-12532/ Nintendo advierte que sus propias invitaciones de reserva podrían llegar después del lanzamiento de Switch 2 https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/ OnePlus 13T debuta con pantalla OLED de 6,3", Snapdragon 8 Elite https://www.opposhop.cn/cn/web/products/33886.html? Tipos de IVA 2025 en Europa | ASD Group https://www.asd-int.com/es/tipos-de-iva-2025-en-europa/#:~:text=El%20tipo%20general%20de%20IVA,nuevo%20tipo%20reducido%20del%2019%20%25 WhatsApp envía al Supremo dos carpetas con información del teléfono del fiscal general https://elpais.com/espana/2025-04-24/whatsapp-envia-al-supremo-dos-carpetas-con-informacion-del-telefono-del-fiscal-general.html Video del día en las redes https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2fpmeNtsN/ ESPERAMOS TUS COMENTARIOS...

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''Die eerste keer Oblivion…'' – Powerpraat

Power Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 72:05

BAM! Martin, Florian en Samuel zijn weer terug op je beeldscherm (en in je oorschelpen) om het laatste nieuws en hun persoonlijke verhalen van de afgelopen week met je te delen! De olifant in de kamer is natuurlijk de release van The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — en daar heeft Simon ook nog wat over te zeggen. Verder gaat Florian los over de PS5-versie van Forza Horizon 5, laat Samuel zijn liefde voor fysieke games horen, en vertelt Martin nog een sappig huisartsverhaal waarvan hij zei dat hij het niet zou delen... Check het snel, Baklap!00:00 Intro00:35 Huishoudelijke mededeling (Tjeerd, fusie, etc.)07:50 Forza Horizon 5 op de PS514:00 Is de Xbox nog nodig?18:05 Maar Game Pass straalt18:55 TES IV: Oblivion Remastered (+ Simon-intermezzo)34:30 De tragedie van Clair Obscur: Expedition 3336:00 TES IV: Oblivion Remastered (vervolg)37:45 Fatal Fury-geschiedenisles van Samuel46:50 Discussie over fysieke games (Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card)57:10 OLED-tv (horror)verhalen01:02:35 De wondere wereld van Ambilight01:04:40 Martins boekentip: Dungeon Crawler Carl (en HeroQuest)01:11:05 Outro

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I'll take mine in Midnight Blue

Vision ProFiles

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 55:27

Marty and Eric talk about the extended rumors on Vision Pro 2+ along with new competitors and some great new appsBETASApple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and morehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/04/21/apple-releases-beta-3-for-visionos-2-5-tvos-18-5-and-more/visionOS 2.5 Beta 3 Release Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_5-release-notes PATENTApple's patent application that covers Facial Expression https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/04/apples-patent-application-that-covers-facial-expression-creation-for-vision-pro-facetime-calls-surfaces-in-europe.html RUMORS ABOUT UPCOMING VISION HEADSETSApple Is Planning New Vision Pro Models and Rival to Meta Ray-Ban Glasses, Report Sayshttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-is-planning-new-vision-pro-models-and-rival-to-meta-ray-ban-glasses-report-says/Upcoming Apple Vision Headset May Feature a Refined Battery Cablehttps://www.macobserver.com/news/upcoming-apple-vision-headset-may-feature-a-refined-battery-cable/Rumor Replay: Apple Vision Air, iPadOS 19 and watchOs 12, morehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/04/17/rumor-replay-apple-vision-air-ipados-19-and-watchos-12-more/ Next Apple Vision headset may use titanium to cut weighthttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/16/next-apple-vision-headset-may-use-titanium-to-cut-weight Next Apple Vision headset could have a refined battery cablehttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/17/next-apple-vision-headset-could-have-a-refined-battery-cable Leaker reveals details of new 'Apple Vision Air' headsethttps://macdailynews.com/2025/04/17/leaker-reveals-details-of-new-apple-vision-air-headset/ Images of Apple 'Vision Air' Power Cable Emerge Online https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/17/images-of-apple-vision-air-cable/ Apple Vision Air Battery Puck Allegedly Gets Pictured With A Smaller Design That Is Also Said To Be Lighter, While Also Showing Off A Different, Darker Colorhttps://wccftech.com/apple-vision-air-smaller-and-lighter-battery-puck-allegedly-pictured/ 9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2025 - Apple AR glasses and Vision Pro's futurehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/04/16/daily-april-16-2025/ Apple 'Vision Air' Headset Rumored to Feature Thinner, Lighter Design With 'Midnight' Finishhttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/16/apple-vision-air-rumored-with-new-design/ REFLECTION 7 Features visionOS Ul Will Break on Your iPhone and Apple Watchhttps://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/7-features-visionos-ui-will-break-on-your-iphone-and-apple-watchFuture Apple iPhones May Have Haptic Buttons After Allhttps://www.macobserver.com/news/future-apple-iphones-may-have-haptic-buttons-after-all/ VIBE CODINGApple wanted people to vibe code Vision Pro apps with Sirihttps://9to5mac.com/2025/04/17/apple-wanted-people-to-vibe-code-vision-pro-apps-with-siri/ STREAMING Are you ready for the future of sports?https://oneeightydegrees.co.uk/ New Immersive Adventure ‘Hill Climb' Pikes Peak race, coming soon…https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/s/u3VDH1Klw5COMPETITIONNew headsets debut with higher-res micro-OLED than Apple Vision Prohttps://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1745229261 REVIEWStarship Drift Shows Game Devs Are Learning To Utilize Apple Vision Prohttps://www.uploadvr.com/starship-drift-shows-game-devs-are-learning-to-utilize-apple-vision-pro/Are you ready for the future of sports?https://oneeightydegrees.co.uk/ NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONINGPing Pong Clubhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/ping-pong-club-table-tennis/id6739363110https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/19/indie-app-spotlight-ping-pong-club-table-tennis-vision-pro/ReelRoomhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/reelroom/id6744315454Apple Vision Pro Turns Your Home Into A Blockbuster https://www.uploadvr.com/reelroom-for-apple-vision-pro-turns-your-home-into-a-blockbuster/ Museas https://apps.apple.com/us/app/museas/id6496682427Macstockconferenceandexpo.comThePodTalk.Net

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283: Nook NUC: A NUC for Your Nook

Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 70:45

It's been 16 frigid months since our last all-intro episode, but now we're pulling the ice tray out of the freezer and offering you another cube of cold opens, covering everything from surge protector safety to thermal paste application methods, stacking storage bins without crushing them, the crazed monitor murderer who's struck again, artifacts of our very early careers, an intensive Weird Al lyrical breakdown, a little paean for Zachtronics, and how not to forget about obligations that might get you arrested. Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

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You Look Great in OLED

MacStories Unwind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 26:11

This week, Federico shares all the details about his new 4K OLED display, and John is obsessed with documentaries about the Barkley Marathons. Links and Show Notes Picks Federico's Pick: ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM John's Pick: The Barkley Marathons The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons “Make Peace With Your God” Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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Switching Gears: Nintendo News & High-Tech Travel Chaos | AwesomeCast 728

AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 42:05

In this travel-prep-focused episode of AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Zach Rizza get geeky about all things tech and production as Sorg prepares for a massive livestream event at SAE Aero Design West in California. From wireless HDMI gadgets and Pelican cases to Nintendo's shocking Switch 2 reveal, the team dives into the logistics of pro-level field production and the nerd-worthy new gadgets catching their eye. Plus, exclusive commentary on Nintendo's new game announcements, including open-world Mario Kart and Kirby Riders!

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Podcast #1195: Could Tiled TVs Become the Future for Very Large Format Displays?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 63:18

On this week's show we discuss whether physical media is making a comeback and could a Bezel-less OLED be the future of large format TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Google kills off Nest Protect, partners with First Alert for new smart smoke detector Christie to collaborate with Dolby to develop the next generation of Dolby Vision laser projection systems YouTube Sees Record Viewing, Beats Disney in TV Viewing Share Other: 2025 Box-Office Aims To Hit $34 Billion Physical media is finally making a comeback, and here's the proof Despite a decline in overall physical media sales, which dipped below $1 billion in 2024, there are signs of resilience and growth in specific sectors. Major retailers like Best Buy and Target are phasing out physical media, but Sony's announcement of a new Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, set for release in 2025, signals continued investment in the format. This player, while currently only available in Japan, supports 4K Blu-rays, which are region-free and growing in market share despite the higher cost compared to its predecessor. There is a niche but dedicated community keeping physical media alive, supported by boutique retailers like Criterion Collection and Arrow, which preserve films such as David Lynch's catalog, including the upcoming 4K release of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Mainstream releases still often get physical versions, and affordable options abound online and in thrift stores, offering DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K discs compatible with modern players. There are personal advantages of physical ownership, like better quality and reliability compared to streaming, which can be plagued by shifting availability and rising costs. While consoles may soon abandon disc drives and companies like LG have discontinued Blu-ray players, the 4K Blu-ray market is a bright spot, with growing demand evidenced by the sell-out of Oppenheimer's 4K release in 2023. The new Sony player supports Dolby Vision (though it requires manual toggling), enhancing the viewing experience over consoles like Xbox or PS5. The article concludes that 2025 is an opportune time to embrace physical media, especially for those frustrated with streaming, as it offers a tangible, cost-effective alternative with no risk of content disappearing—though it comes with minor inconveniences like disc-swapping for TV binges. The future remains uncertain, but the 4K sector offers hope for collectors. Full article here… Bezel-less tile OLED TVs could be the future of large-screen displays (from Tom's Guide) Samsung Display showcased a variety of innovative display technologies at MWC 2025, with a standout being their "bezel-less" OLED tile design. This concept involves combining smaller OLED panels, such as two 31.5-inch QD-OLED screens, to form larger displays with significantly reduced bezels—40% narrower than typical current market offerings. This makes the seams nearly invisible from a standard viewing distance, opening up possibilities for future OLED TV designs. The bezel-less OLED tiles could revolutionize large-screen TVs by improving portability and setup logistics. Unlike traditional massive TVs (e.g., 98- or 110-inch models), which are cumbersome and costly to ship and install, these tiles could be transported and assembled in smaller, manageable parts—ideal for urban dwellers in older buildings with limited access. Additionally, the design might simplify wall-mounting, potentially eliminating the need for complex mounts by allowing the tiles to sit flush against walls, reminiscent of concepts like Displace TV's suction-cup OLEDs. This technology could particularly enhance lifestyle TVs, such as Samsung's The Frame, by offering a sleek, frameless look that blends seamlessly into home decor. However, challenges remain—similar to MicroLED, the intricate engineering might make these TVs prohibitively expensive initially. While not yet ready for consumers, Samsung Display's tile concept hints at an exciting future for bigger, better, and more practical OLED TVs. Full article here… Let's Discuss Why This is a Good Thing: Easier Transport and Setup for Large TVs Simplified Wall-Mounting Enhanced Design for Lifestyle TVs Scalability and Customization Improved Visual Experience Easier Transport and Setup for Large TVs The tiled OLED concept tackles the logistical nightmare of moving and installing massive TVs. By breaking a large display (like a 115-inch screen) into smaller, manageable pieces (e.g., two 31.5-inch QD-OLED panels), it becomes far more practical to transport and assemble. This is a game-changer for people in tricky living situations—like those in high-rise apartments with no elevators or tight staircases—where hauling a giant, crated TV is a non-starter. Instead of wrestling with one unwieldy unit, you'd handle smaller components, making setup less of a Herculean task. Simplified Wall-Mounting The ultra-thin, virtually bezel-less design hints at a future where wall-mounting could be a breeze. These tiles seem to sit flush against surfaces, potentially reducing or even eliminating the need for bulky wall mounts and toolkits. While it's not clear if they'd use something like suction cups (à la Displace TV) or another method, the streamlined look suggests a setup that's less about drilling and more about placement. This could make mounting a TV—especially over a fireplace or in tight spaces—more accessible and less intimidating. Enhanced Design for Lifestyle TVs The bezel-less tile concept aligns perfectly with the aesthetic goals of lifestyle TVs, like Samsung's The Frame. A flush, frameless display could elevate the “TV as art” vibe, blending seamlessly into home decor. You could even add a custom frame around the tiles if desired, keeping the versatility intact. This design flexibility could redefine how TVs integrate into living spaces, making them less of an obtrusive tech piece and more of a stylish feature. Scalability and Customization Tiling smaller OLED panels to create a larger screen opens up possibilities for scalable TV sizes. Want a 65-inch TV today but a 98-inch tomorrow? In theory, you could add more tiles. While this might not be fully practical yet, the modular nature suggests a future where screen size isn't fixed at purchase, offering a level of adaptability that current TVs lack. Improved Visual Experience Shrinking bezels by 40% compared to standard displays means the seams between tiles are nearly invisible at normal viewing distances. This creates a more immersive, uninterrupted picture—crucial for OLED's strengths like deep blacks and vibrant colors. It's a step toward making massive OLED screens feel cohesive rather than patchwork, enhancing the viewing experience for movies, gaming, or VR applications. It's Not All Good News: Cost and Accessibility Manufacturing and Durability Challenges Installation Complexity Wall-Mounting Uncertainties Potential Visual Trade-Offs Cost and Accessibility Complex engineering often leads to high costs. Much like MicroLED TVs, which are expensive due to their manufacturing processes, these bezel-less OLED tiles could follow a similar path. If they hit the market, they might be priced out of reach for the average consumer. Manufacturing and Durability Challenges Shrinking bezels by 40% and tiling multiple panels together sounds impressive, but it raises questions about production complexity and long-term durability. Seamlessly connecting 31.5-inch QD-OLED panels could introduce weak points where the tiles meet, potentially leading to issues like uneven wear, panel misalignment over time, or vulnerability to damage during transport or installation. The "bezel-less" claim might also exaggerate real-world performance if micro-gaps or seams remain faintly visible up close. Installation Complexity While the concept promises to simplify transporting and setting up XXL TVs by breaking them into smaller components, the assembly process could still be a hurdle. Consumers might need precise instructions—or even professional help—to align and connect the tiles perfectly. If the panels don't lock together intuitively or require specialized tools, the setup could negate some of the portability benefits, especially for less tech-savvy users. Wall-Mounting Uncertainties The idea of tiles sitting flush against the wall (possibly without traditional mounts) is appealing, but it's unclear how practical this would be. If Samsung Display isn't using suction cups like Displace TV, the attachment method remains a mystery. Adhesive solutions could damage walls or lose strength over time, while a lack of standard mounting hardware might make the TVs harder to secure safely, especially in homes with kids or pets. The "glued-on" aesthetic might also limit repositioning or removal flexibility. Potential Visual Trade-Offs Tiling multiple OLED panels could introduce subtle visual inconsistencies, such as slight color or brightness variations between tiles, especially as they age. While the bezels are minimized, any imperfections in alignment or panel uniformity might become noticeable during close viewing or in scenes with solid colors, detracting from the premium OLED experience consumers expect.

AI Siri features delayed indefinitely, iOS 19 redesign rumors, foldable iPhone in 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 86:16

Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news that Apple officially delayed the ambitious AI Siri features indefinitely, and what the ramifications are on Apple's product line in the near term. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing the biggest redesign to iOS since iOS 7, and Kuo has some details about Apple's first foldable iPhone coming in 2026. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance experiments with Benjamin's external monitor arrangement, and we discuss the popularity of Safari's “Compact” tab layout option. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/happyhourfree and use code happyhourfree to get started with FREE salads for two months, plus 50% off your first box. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: Secure every app, device, and identity – even the unmanaged ones – at 1password.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple officially delays its 'more personalized' version of Siri Bloomberg: Apple could have to scrap new Siri AI features and start over Apple pulls iPhone 16 ad over Apple Intelligence mishap Apple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features Kuo: ‘HomePad' delayed to post-WWDC to ensure iOS 19 design consistency Gurman: Apple smart home hub 'postponed', employees participating in at-home testing iOS 19 to bring an all-new design to your iPhone New Mac Studio reviews: M4 Max and M3 Ultra make for the most powerful Mac ever Apple's first foldable iPhone may feature crease-free display, but lacks Face ID and costs more than $2000 Gurman: Foldable iPhone and ‘another new iPhone design' coming in 2026

New MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio launches

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 62:57

Benjamin and Chance recap the newly announced lineup of iPads and Macs. The new iPad Air and base iPad offer even better value for money, while Apple pushes the performance edge with the surprising launch of the M3 Ultra in the Mac Studio, and makes the best MacBook yet with the new M4 MacBook Air. Also, iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings even more new features to discuss. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple takes a swing at a home run with a trio of baseball content announcements. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Oracle: Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Stash: With Stash, there's no more confusing, frustrating gatekeeping to keep you from investing. Go to get.stash.com/HAPPYHOUR to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! Sponsored by Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit and give your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/9to5mac. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple challenging legality of UK's secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption iOS 18.4 beta 2: Here's everything new iOS 18.4 adds tons of new Shortcuts actions, hints at Siri's future upgrades iOS 18.4 beta 2 includes seven new emoji iOS 18.4 brings RCS messaging to some of the last big carrier holdouts iOS 18.4 will address a frustrating CarPlay limitation iOS 18.4 upgrades the App Store with these two new features Apple unveils new iPad Air, here's what you need to know New Magic Keyboard launches for iPad Air with lower price, feature upgrades Apple updates base iPad with A16 chip and twice the storage Apple unveils M4 MacBook Air in new color and cheaper starting price Apple launches M3 Ultra chip with support for up to 512GB memory Apple launches new Mac Studio, here's everything new With M4 chips, Apple hints at making a key change for the first time

iOS 18.4 beta 2 changes, more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 7:13

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: Tim Cook teases new Apple product this week: 'There's something in the air' Apple's M4 MacBook Air coming this week with six new features Apple announces return of Friday Night Baseball, World Series documentary and immersive Yankee Stadium tour Apple TV+ announces Bono documentary, the first feature-length Apple Immersive film for Apple Vision Pro iOS 18.4 beta 2: Here's everything new Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

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Siri delays, new MacBook Air imminent

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 7:23

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: When is WWDC 2025? Here's what to expect Apple likely announcing new MacBook Air with M4 chip this week New Apple products reportedly being announced 'as early as this coming week' Gurman: ‘More conversational' Siri upgrade in iOS 19 running behind schedule, more Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

Folding iPhone rumors, encryption pushback

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 7:18

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: The biggest problem with a folding iPhone has been solved – report iPhone 17 Pro again rumored to feature 12GB RAM for better AI Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

Podcast #1190: Ford Patent - Apple HomePod 3 - DirecTV MySports Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 40:27

On this week's show we look at a Ford Motor patent that has potential implications for home entertainment. We preview a potential Homepod 3 and we finish off with a listener review of DirecTV MySports. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news News: Bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max Has a Strong Hold on Viewers NESN 360 slashing price by nearly $100 per year Roku Channel reveals MLB Sunday Leadoff schedule for 2025 Others: What Does Q Think? - YouTube Ford Seeks Patent For Multi-Vehicle Audio System Big tech companies like Apple file patents all the time. Some of these, like Apple's patent for an AirPods case with a built-in display, or the one for an iPhone that folds in half, could easily become products if Apple thinks they'll make money. But sometimes, these patents outline technologies that seem impossible, or at least unlikely. Full Story … Apple HomePod 3: Everything We Know So Far (From Tom's Guide) Apple is anticipated to launch the HomePod 3 later in 2025, marking a significant upgrade from its predecessors. Key rumored features include the introduction of a touchscreen, which could position it against competitors like Amazon and Google's smart displays. Full article here… Rumored Release Date: Analysts speculate that the HomePod 3 could be unveiled in either spring or summer 2025. However, there are rumors of a possible delay to the third quarter, coinciding with Apple's WWDC. Potential Price: No official pricing information has been released, but the current HomePod 2 retails for $299. Given the competitive landscape, analysts speculate the HomePod 3 might be priced around $249, but if bundled with accessories, the total could elevate to $499 or more. Display and Design: The standout feature of the HomePod 3 is expected to be its 6 to 7-inch OLED display, which would function as a smart home control hub. The device is anticipated to be slightly smaller than an iPad mini and could include a FaceTime camera for video calls and possibly act as a home security camera. Additionally, the HomePod 3 may incorporate presence sensors for smart home automation and feature a new custom-made Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip. Interface:The Apple HomePod 3 is primarily designed as a smart home hub, with an interface focused on controlling HomeKit devices, possibly resembling the Apple TV's layout based on recent code findings. Reports suggest a strong emphasis on security, enabling users to view live feeds from compatible security cameras and interact with visitors, though compatibility with HomeKit remains limited compared to competitors. While the HomePod 3 will prioritize smart home functionality over audio, users will still be able to manage playlists. Interaction will occur through both touch and Siri voice commands for tasks like setting timers and family communication, and the integration of Apple Intelligence will enhance its smart capabilities, the specifics of which are yet to be clarified. What We Want to See: For the HomePod 3, there are several desirable features that users would like to see, starting with a larger interface, as a 6-inch screen feels limited compared to similarly sized smart displays from Amazon that support a variety of streaming services. Users hope for an interface akin to the Echo Hub, which visually represents the layout of a home and displays smart devices in their respective rooms for easier interaction. Additionally, an ambient mode that showcases images from Apple Photos would allow the device to function as a digital photo frame when not in use for controlling smart home devices. If Apple Intelligence is a prominent feature, it is desired that users can create smart home routines effortlessly, such as setting commands to turn on lights and play music simultaneously upon unlocking the front door. Updates regarding the HomePod 3 will follow as more information arises. DirecTV MySports (A Listener Review) Listener Quincy of, What Does Q Think? - YouTube Channel, tried the five day trial of DirecTV's MySports and has written us a brief review. I tried the 5-day trial of DTV's MySports and it's not bad, but not good enough for me to switch from YouTube TV. Although I'm paying $84 for YTTV against the 3-month promo price of $50 for DTV, I still love the convenience of YTTV. I won't bore you with a long essay, but in a nutshell I'll list some of my pros/cons. MySports Pros: The Sports Central section gives you nothing but sports-related material. You can set your favorite teams and easily follow/record their games as well as hide the scores to avoid spoilers. You also get all of the DTV free streaming channels, so there are over 100 channels available at sign-up (from what I've heard. I didn't count). You can get 3 months at $49.99/mo. before it goes to the regular price. Last day for the promo is 2/28. Unlimited DVR will keep your programming for up to 9 months. Two free 4K sports channels. MySports Cons: The two free 4K sports channels only offer a game or two per week. Some of them require a subscription to another package. I was only offered two local stations (FOX and NBC), so I have to rely on other apps in order to get ABC and CBS programming. The screen layout is not bad, but I still see a lot of non-sports stuff on the home page. You have to go to the Sports Central section to get away from most of that. You can only do a Season Pass/Wishlist for teams in men's sports. I tried to set a season pass for a women's college basketball team and a WNBA team and it forced me to record the entire league instead of just one specific team. It doesn't have Key Plays/Rapid Replay options to speed you through highlights to catch up to live TV for games. It would only allow me to fast-forward 15 seconds at a time instead of a continuous fast-forward other programs give you when you hold down the FF button. I just felt like I was stepping back into the past by switching to MySports, so I decided against it. Hopefully, they'll improve and modernize their features a bit. Although YouTube TV has its faults and a high price, as a sports fan, I love the Key Plays and the ease in finding any sports team or event and setting a season pass/wishlist. -Quincy Ridgeland, Mississippi

iOS 18.4 beta features, Apple Vision Pro updates, iPhone 16e reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 71:28

Benjamin and Chance wrap up the iPhone 16e reviews that dropped this week, and bemoan the UK forcing Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection in the region, before turning their attention to the fun news of the week that is the new beta season. iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 include a bunch of features, from new Apple Intelligence updates to an entirely Food section in News+. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin finally has a new standing desk set up. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACHAPPYHOUR at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/machappyhour. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Supported by HelloFresh: Get one free item per box for life with promo code hellofreshpodcast! Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Return to inbox: this new iPhone Mail setting fixes one of the app's most annoying quirks Apple is removing iCloud end-to-encryption features from the UK after government compelled it to add backdoors Everything you need to know about Apple's changes to encryption in the UK iPhone 16e reviews: battery life, C1 chip, compromises, and price First lab tests show new Apple modem in iPhone 16e is comparable to iPhone 16 speeds, but much more efficient Apple denies rumor that C1 is responsible for MagSafe removal on iPhone 16e Testing confirms MagSafe doesn't interfere with Apple's C1 modem in iPhone 16e iOS 18.4 beta 1: Here's everything new iOS 18.4 beta 1 - 50 new changes and features [Video] iOS 18.4 adds new 'Food' section to Apple News+ with curated recipes in a clutter-free design New 'Home' device category mentioned in iOS 18.4 beta code iOS 18.4 enables Priority Notifications, a new Apple Intelligence feature iOS 18.4 beta 1 adds new Image Playground style with Apple Intelligence Apple just fixed one of CarPlay's biggest usability issues iOS 18.4 Home app adds support for Matter robot vacuums Apple to add proximity pairing to the Mac with macOS 15.4 Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4 Apple TV+ announces Bono documentary, the first feature-length Apple Immersive film for Apple Vision Pro

iPhone 16e reviews, more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 8:34

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: iPhone 16e reviews: battery life, C1 chip, compromises, and price First lab tests show new Apple modem in iPhone 16e is comparable to iPhone 16 speeds, but much more efficient Apple reveals new child safety features and its approach to age verification Apple explains why MagSafe's removal from iPhone 16e isn't a problem Apple's Find My exploit lets hackers track any Bluetooth device Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

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Apple doorbell rumors, more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 7:42

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple's rumored smart home doorbell may feature MagSafe Apple investors reject proposal to end DEI program as Tim Cook commits to a ‘culture of belonging iOS 18.4 Home app adds support for Matter robot vacuums New 'Home' device category mentioned in iOS 18.4 beta code Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

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iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta details

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 9:21

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: As Trump tariffs loom, Apple pledges more than $500bn in US investment, new Texas factory Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4 Edit Post “Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4” ‹ 9to5Mac — WordPress iOS 18.4 beta 1 - 50 new changes and features [Video] iOS 18.4 adds new 'Food' section to Apple News+ with curated recipes in a clutter-free design iOS 18.4 beta 1: Here's everything new Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

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Apple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors, Siri delays