Podcasts about Panasonic

On this week's show DJ Briggs from Brightside Home Theater fills in for Braden who is away on business. We ask DJ to give us his opinion on using a large format TV as a replacement for a projector. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: LG will debut its first Micro RGB television at CES Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations Are Demanding Up to a 50% Price Hike for Cable TV Customers WBD board recommends rejection of Paramount's takeover bid Other: YouTube TV Wants to Unbundle the Cable Package That Streamers Were Meant to Kill in the First Place Tailwind Meross Garage Door Opener HT Guys Amazon List Swapping a projector for a 100" TV  Jon Taylor recently purchased a TCL 98QM7K (2025 model, QD-Mini LED QLED with Google TV) during Black Friday for $1,999.99 (50% off the $3,999.99 retail price). After using it for a couple of weeks in his basement home theater (replacing an older 82" Samsung and supplementing a projector setup), he shares highly positive impressions. Key Highlights: Size and Installation: The 98" screen is enormous and immersive. Delivery and installation (included from Best Buy) went smoothly, though modifications to basement stairs were needed to fit the massive box. Picture Quality: Exceptional deep blacks (best non-OLED he's seen, rivaling his old Panasonic plasma), vibrant colors, and strong contrast. Upscaling of lower-resolution content (720p/1080p from cable, Blu-ray, streaming) is excellent. 4K sources, including Ultra HD Blu-ray and YouTube, look stunning with minimal motion blur. Performance Across Sources: Built-in Google TV streaming: Clear and smooth. Roku Premier: Deep blacks and popping colors. Standout: Apple TV 4K shines brightest, leveraging Dolby Vision for an incredibly vivid, "popping" image—far superior to non-Dolby Vision devices on his previous Samsung. Gaming and Features: 144Hz refresh rate delivers outstanding performance with low motion lag. Fun feature: Displays four simultaneous 48" screens for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. Observations: Large size exposes weaknesses in poor cable signals (fixed by rerouting). He notes TCL (and Hisense) are seriously challenging premium brands (Samsung, LG, Sony) with high-end specs at budget prices, earning praise from reviewers like RTINGS.com. Jon historically preferred established brands for reliability but now sees TCL/Hisense as the new value leaders, similar to how Samsung/LG rose decades ago. He recommends checking out the latest high-end TCL models, especially for large sizes where premium brands were too expensive for him. He's also considering switching from Verizon Fios to a streaming TV service to cut costs. Overall, Jon is thrilled with the TV's performance and value, calling it a "force to be reckoned with."

New York winter weather is hitting hard, and Shawna has officially reached her limit. As snowstorms and freezing temperatures take over NY, Shawna and LaLa open up about why her body and winter simply do not mix and how the cold affects everyday life. They also continue their holiday gift guide series, sharing favorite winter and holiday finds including the Clearlight Sauna, Harney & Sons Teas, Dugout Mugs, Harken Candy, Panasonic's bread maker, and ScanMyPhotos.com. Plus, Shawna and LaLa sit down with 18-year-old country music artist Reese Goode, who is still in high school, to talk about her rising music career, balancing school and songwriting, and what's next for this young artist to watch.

American Football: Panasonic, Obic to Face Off in Rice Bowl Japan Championship

ลองจินตนาการดูนะครับว่า… ถ้าวันนี้คุณได้รับตำแหน่งสูงสุดในบริษัทที่คุณรัก บริษัทที่เปรียบเสมือนตำนานของประเทศ บริษัทที่เคยยิ่งใหญ่คับฟ้า… แต่ในวินาทีที่คุณก้าวเข้าไปนั่งเก้าอี้ประธาน คุณกลับพบว่า “เรือยักษ์” ลำนี้ กำลังจมลงสู่ก้นมหาสมุทรอย่างรวดเร็ว คุณจะทำอย่างไร? จะกระโดดหนีเอาตัวรอด? หรือจะยอมเป็น “ปีศาจ” ในสายตาคนนับหมื่น เพื่อแล่เนื้อเฉือนกระดูก ยอมตัดแขนตัดขา เพียงเพื่อรักษา “หัวใจ” ของบริษัทให้เต้นต่อไปได้? เรื่องราวที่ผมจะเล่าในวันนี้ คือตำนานการล่มสลายและการเกิดใหม่ของยักษ์ใหญ่ที่เราคุ้นเคยกันดีอย่าง Panasonic จากวันที่ขาดทุนย่อยยับที่สุดในประวัติศาสตร์ญี่ปุ่น สู่การเดิมพันครั้งใหม่กับ Tesla และเทคโนโลยีแห่งอนาคต นี่คือบทเรียนธุรกิจระดับ Masterclass ว่าด้วยการ “ทำลายเพื่อสร้างใหม่” หรือ Creative Destruction เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ #Panasonic #พานาโซนิค #BusinessCase #กรณีศึกษาธุรกิจ #บริหารธุรกิจ #Tesla #รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า #EV #กลยุทธ์ธุรกิจ #KazuhiroTsuga #เศรษฐกิจ #ความรู้ธุรกิจ #รอบรู้เรื่องธุรกิจ #TechCompany #นวัตกรรม #geekstory #geekforeverpodcast

Interview with Stephen Hanson, President & CEO of Surface Metals Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/surface-metals-csesur-former-lithium-player-pivots-to-nevada-gold-with-walker-lane-project-7467Recording date: 21st November 2025Surface Metals Inc. (CSE: SUR) has strategically positioned itself across two commodity cycles through its April 2025 acquisition of the Cimarron gold project in Nevada whilst maintaining a diversified lithium portfolio anchored by a 300,000+ ton LCE resource at Clayton Valley, California. This dual-commodity approach provides investors with exposure to gold's current bull market and lithium's structural electrification demand.Following recent meetings on Wall Street and Bay Street, President and CEO Steve Hanson reports renewed institutional appetite for junior and mid-cap mining opportunities. Major banks including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC forecast gold reaching $5,000 per ounce in 2026, driven by central bank accumulation, interest rate dynamics, and geopolitical tensions. Simultaneously, lithium markets show stabilisation following the 2023-2024 correction, with institutional interest returning to quality projects.The Cimarron gold project, located in Nevada's prolific Walker Lane trend approximately 35 kilometres south of Kinross's Round Mountain mine, benefits from extensive historical work conducted by Newmont and Echo Bay during the 1980s-1990s. Surface Metals has digitised this historical database and created three-dimensional geological models, positioning the company to commence phase one drilling in early 2026 with clear targeting rationale. The programme aims to confirm historical high-grade intercepts, validate a non-43-101 compliant resource, and expand towards a million-ounce target. Shallow oxide mineralisation suggests potential heap leach processing economics - a lower-cost development pathway relevant for junior companies.Surface Metals' lithium portfolio demonstrates geographic and geological diversification across three projects. The Clayton Valley brine project sits immediately northwest of Albemarle's Silver Peak operation - North America's only producing lithium brine facility operational since 1966. The company targets a preliminary economic assessment in 2026, evaluating direct lithium extraction technology offering faster processing and higher recovery versus traditional evaporation ponds. Neighbouring operator SLB's 2025 demonstration facility successfully produced lithium from similar brine chemistry, de-risking technology application.Fish Lake Valley represents exposure to sedimentary claystone lithium mineralisation, sitting contiguous to Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge project backed by Ford, Toyota, and Panasonic offtakes with 2026 construction commencement planned. Surface Metals actively seeks joint venture partners to fund initial drilling. In Manitoba, NASDAQ-listed Snow Lake Resources earns into the company's pegmatite project through funded exploration whilst Surface Metals maintains carried interest without capital outlay.Capital efficiency distinguishes Surface Metals' approach. The company has reduced operational costs whilst advancing projects through partnership structures and targeted technical work avoiding dilutive capital raises during unfavourable market conditions. Sector consolidation reduced lithium-focused companies from 200-250 to approximately 60, with Surface Metals amongst survivors maintaining intact portfolio positioning to capture recovery momentum.Management contemplates multiple value realisation pathways including asset sales, joint ventures, or corporate restructuring to separate gold and lithium portfolios. In market conditions where commodities experience distinct cycles, portfolio separation could unlock valuation disparities whilst providing shareholders direct exposure to preferred commodity themes.All projects benefit from tier-one North American jurisdictions with established infrastructure, proximity to operating mines, and relatively streamlined permitting. Nevada exploration permits typically achieved in 90-120 days. As gold supply deficits emerge from major producers exhausting high-grade reserves, and lithium supply security achieves strategic priority, Surface Metals' portfolio positioning addresses structural market dynamics favouring quality junior mining opportunities in premier jurisdictions.View Surface Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/acme-lithiumSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In Episode 31 DDSWTNP get the chance to talk about DeLillo with his friend, colleague, and editor Gerald Howard, whose distinguished career in publishing at Viking Penguin, Norton, and Doubleday spanned nearly 50 years and was marked by his work not only on Libra but important books by David Foster Wallace, Paul Auster, and so many others. We hear Gerry recount first reading the DeLillo of Americana and “Total Loss Weekend” in the 1970s, seeing a book titled “Panasonic” (eventually, White Noise) arrive at Viking Penguin, and having an 800-page manuscript about the JFK assassination later hit his desk. So many great stories mark this episode, including DeLillo's funny “speech” upon receiving the National Book Award for White Noise, his reasons for seeking a new publisher after The Names, the legal reasoning behind the Author's Note at the end of the hardcover Libra, and what Gerry for personal reasons regards as one of the funniest of DeLillo's many funny passages: an editor's remarks to Bill Gray about the literary marketplace in Mao II. Gerry talks as well about Catholicism, DeLillo's massive influence on younger writers, and who, along with DeLillo, comprised his personal “trinity” of greatest authors. And at the end we wish a happy 89th birthday to Don DeLillo! With this interview episode, we also extend the biographical “Lives of DeLillo” series we began with our November 20 releases the past two years. Huge thanks to Gerry for sharing so many remarkable stories, insights, and readings. Be sure to pick up Gerald Howard's new book, The Insider: Malcolm Cowley and the Triumph of American Literature, available this month from Penguin Random House and discussed at the end of this episode. Finally, a note on production: when other technology failed us, we decided to record this interview as a phone call, with obviously a lower sound quality than our listeners are used to. Gerry was wonderfully patient and flexible through it all, and his voice comes through clearly, in a recording that, in its crackles, we'd like to think, captures some spirit of DeLilloan Ludditism.  Image of Mao II woodcut in episode cover art is courtesy of Gerald Howard. List of works mentioned in this episode: A. Scott Berg, Max Perkins: Editor of Genius. New York: Dutton, 1978. Don DeLillo, “Total Loss Weekend,” Sports Illustrated, Nov. 27, 1972. https://web.archive.org/web/20110822080327/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1086811/index.htm Gerald Howard, “Stockholm, Are You Listening? Why Don DeLillo Deserves the Nobel.” Bookforum, April/May 2020. https://www.bookforum.com/print/2701/why-don-delillo-deserves-the-nobel-23926 ---. “The Puck Stopped Here: Revisiting ‘Cleo Birdwell' and her National Hockey League Memoir.” Bookforum, December/January 2008. https://www.bookforum.com/print/1404/revisiting-cleo-birdwell-and-her-national-hockey-league-memoir-1406 ---. “The American Strangeness: An Interview with Don DeLillo.” Hungry Mind Review, 1997. https://web.archive.org/web/19990129081431/www.bookwire.com/hmr/hmrinterviews.article$2563 ---. “I Was Gordon Lish's Editor.” Slate, October 31, 2007. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2007/10/editing-the-infamous-gordon-lish.html ---. The Insider: Malcolm Cowley and the Triump of American Literature. Penguin Random House, 2025. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/561292/the-insider-by-gerald-howard/9780525522058 Listeners interested in Gerald Howard's huge impact on publishing in general might turn to the pages about his achievements in Dan Sinykin's Big Fiction: How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature (Columbia UP, 2023) and D.T. Max's Every Love Story is a Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace (Penguin, 2012). A correction: DeLillo's remark on “around-the-house-and-in-the-yard” fiction is from Robert R. Harris's “A Talk with Don DeLillo,” New York Times Book Review, Oct. 10, 1982.

This week, another DJI product has landed in the studio — the brand-new DJI Osmo Action 6. Johnnie joins us live from Inter BEE in Japan, sharing his first impressions from the show and what's new on the ground. Meanwhile, there are fresh updates from ARRI and ASUS, and Nino dives into the results of a recently released IMAGO study that sparked some interesting conversations. So hit that play button and enjoy your weekly dose of cine tech!   This episode is sponsored by SIRUI — check out their new lenses at 23:44. Link to the Kickstarter Campaign: http://cined.co/SIRUI-Astra-Kickstarter Chapters and Articles in This Episode (00:00) - Intro and overview   (03:42) - Inter BEE 2025   (07:42) - FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Firmware Updates Coming Up – SDI RAW Output, MXF Playback, and More https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-firmware-updates-coming-up-sdi-raw-output-mxf-playback-and-more/   (10:29) - DJI Osmo Action 6 Announced – Variable Aperture, 1/1.1-Inch Sensor, 4K/120fps https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-action-6-announced-variable-aperture-1-1-1-inch-sensor-4k-120fps/   (24:31) - DJI Osmo 360 Review and Hands-On – A Bikepacking Trip through Kyrgyzstan https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-360-review-and-hands-on-a-bikepacking-trip-through-kyrgyzstan/   (30:06) - ARRI Film Lab Announced – Real-Time Analog Film Emulation Plugin for DaVinci Resolve, Baselight, Nuke https://www.cined.com/arri-film-lab-announced-real-time-analog-film-emulation-plugin-for-davinci-resolve-baselight-nuke/   (34:01) - ASUS ProArt 8K PA32KCX Display Announced – Raising the Bar for High-End HDR Monitoring https://www.cined.com/asus-proart-8k-pa32kcx-display-announced-raising-the-bar-for-high-end-hdr-monitoring/   (37:01) - IMAGO Study Reveals Precarious Cinematographer Working Conditions https://www.cined.com/imago-study-reveals-precarious-cinematographer-working-conditions/   (43:24) - CamerImage 2025 – Complete Guide to Workshops, Competition, and the World's Premier Cinematography Festival https://www.cined.com/camerimage-2025-complete-guide-to-workshops-competition-and-the-worlds-premier-cinematography-festival/   (47:06) - Hybrid Video Production – Ways to Make AI Part of Your Workflow https://www.cined.com/hybrid-video-production-ways-to-make-ai-part-of-your-workflow/ (48:17) - Panasonic's LUMIX Pro Service Is Ending in Europe https://www.cined.com/panasonics-lumix-pro-service-is-ending-in-europe/   (49:31) - Filmstro Premiere Pro Extension Launches – Adaptive Music Control, Real-Time Keyframing, Direct Timeline Integration https://www.cined.com/filmstro-premiere-pro-extension-launches-adaptive-music-control-real-time-keyframing-direct-timeline-integration/   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com 

LearnUpon, a Dublin-headquartered global leader in learning technology, today announced its acquisition of Courseau, an AI-assisted course authoring platform. The acquisition accelerates LearnUpon's mission to make learning creation and delivery faster, smarter, and more accessible for organisations everywhere, while also underscoring the company's continued success as a growing global technology business. Founded in Berlin in 2023, Courseau has quickly established itself as a pioneer in AI-powered course creation. Its intuitive platform is designed to help organisations rapidly build high-quality learning experiences, with current customers including Panasonic, Norwegian Refugee Council, and Hexagon Purus. It will now be part of LearnUpon's expanding offering. The acquisition of Courseau addresses one of the learning industry's most persistent challenges - the "content bottleneck." Organisations often struggle to keep pace with demand for fresh, relevant learning content. The new solution combines LearnUpon's trusted delivery platform with Courseau's AI-native authoring technology. This enables organisations to transform their internal expertise into structured, evidence-based learning experiences up to 50 times faster than traditional methods. Additionally, Courseau's offerings are designed to be accessible with self-serve capabilities, ensuring learning content creation is available to anyone. "LearnUpon has always been about unlocking the potential of people through learning," said Brendan Noud, CEO and Co-founder of LearnUpon. "With Courseau by LearnUpon, we're enabling organisations to utilise AI technology to create evidence-based, impactful content at scale even faster and in a more personalised way. This acquisition represents an exciting step on our journey as we invest in learning that makes a real business impact." "We're so excited to be joining LearnUpon," said Ro Ren, CEO of Courseau. "Together, we're combining delivery excellence with AI-native creation to redefine how organisations learn. We share a core belief that learning should be elegant, accessible, and high-quality - the integration of our platforms will enable customers to achieve this dramatically faster, at a much lower cost." The platform offers full creative autonomy for course designers, supports instant translation into over 120 languages, and ensures content is evidence-based and adaptable for growing organisations. Full integration of Courseau's technology into LearnUpon is scheduled for early 2026. Customers can trial for free for 14 days by signing up at www.courseau.co. The acquisition caps off a milestone year for LearnUpon. In 2025, the company expanded its global footprint, strengthened its leadership team, and continued to enhance its award-winning platform with the successful launch of Learning Journeys, which enables customers to automate and personalise learning at scale. The acquisition of Courseau further underscores LearnUpon's commitment to its customers and making learning easy, scalable, and focused on results. See more stories here.

Watch the full video on YouTube - click hereInside Panasonic's gigafactories in Nevada and Kansas, machines never stop running. Every second, 70 batteries roll off the line, powered by thousands of people working 24/7. At the center of it all is Allan Swan, a Scotsman who left aerospace to lead one of the most ambitious manufacturing operations in America.Allan begins by explaining what a gigafactory really is and what it takes to manage a workforce of almost 8,000 people while producing billions of batteries a year. At Panasonic, Allan flipped the hierarchy, putting his name at the bottom of the org chart to remind everyone that leaders exist to serve their people. For him, leadership isn't about hitting KPIs; it's about getting the people side right first. When communication is clear and employees have what they need to do their jobs, the results follow naturally.He shares how Panasonic built a no-blame culture, where problems are met with curiosity rather than fear. Through a system called CIG — Control, Influence, and Gravity — issues are quickly directed to the people who can resolve them, with no hierarchy or politics in the way. One of his favorite examples is the “door story,” where a small request from a team led to significant changes in trust and teamwork across the plant.Allan also explains how recognition helps maintain high morale in an environment that never stops. Teams celebrate wins every day through thank-you cards, high-five points, and open conversations that connect everyone to the company's mission. The focus isn't just on electrification and sustainability, but on providing people with meaningful work that can change their lives.Allan's approach to leadership is anything but distant. He spends time on the factory floor every day, talking with teams, asking questions, and seeing problems firsthand. For him, leadership means being present and approachable, not hiding behind emails or titles. In the end, Allan's message to other leaders is simple: real change doesn't come from massive initiatives or slogans. It begins with small, consistent actions that show people that you care. Fix one problem. Listen to one person. Keep showing up. That's how culture and performance grow together.Themes discussed in this episode:The shift from aerospace to EV manufacturing and what it taught Allan Swan about leadershipThe evolution of leadership from command-and-control to people-first management in large-scale manufacturingHow Panasonic's gigafactories produce 70 batteries every second with a people-driven approachWhy focusing on people before KPIs drives long-term performance across Panasonic's gigafactoriesHow Panasonic's Control, Influence, and Gravity (CIG) system helps teams escalate issues and make faster decisionsHow recognition programs such as “Did You Win Today?” and “High-Five Points” help sustain motivation in 24/7 production environmentsThe value of hiring people for energy and mindset rather than industry experience in a new manufacturing sectorHow daily visibility and “gemba walks” keep leaders connected to people and grounded in real operationsFeatured guest: Allan SwanWhat he does: Allan Swan leads Panasonic Energy's battery manufacturing operations in the United States, overseeing the company's gigafactories in Sparks, Nevada, and De Soto, Kansas. Under his leadership, Panasonic has grown into the leading global producer of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, powering much of today's electric vehicle...

In this episode of TBCY, host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Meridith Grundei, a Strategic Communication Partner and Experience Director with a remarkable journey from theater and improv to consulting for tech giants like Amazon, AWS, Google, Pfizer, and Panasonic. Meridith opens up about her transformative life inflection points, overcoming shyness through the arts, and harnessing the power of storytelling to help leaders amplify their presence and create authentic connections.From her early experiences as a dancer terrified to use her voice, to becoming a trailblazer in improv and youth theater at Second City, Meridith shares inspiring lessons on personal growth, resilience, and leading with curiosity. Hear how she redesigned her career after personal and family upheavals, ultimately channeling her creative talents into empowering others.If you're looking for guidance on overcoming confidence barriers, finding your authentic voice, or elevating your impact as a leader, this episode is full of actionable insights and heartfelt storytelling.

Even as electric vehicle sales decrease, the mayor of De Soto, Kansas, says the investment already made in the Panasonic battery plant has already benefited local residents and is helping the town as a whole grow. The plant opened earlier this year and is employing about 1,500 people.

With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider come to you from Sigma's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan to talk with Sigma President Kazuto Yamaki to dissect what has been an enormous year of launches for the brand. Yamaki discusses the changing economic climate, the reception to the BF, and he even answers a really dumb question about an improbable lens from a video game. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro from Tokyo!07:31 - Panasonic has a new gold S910:01 - Nikon gives APS-C photographers a welcome boost13:56 - Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is really well balanced for the price16:35 - Jordan is very mixed on the Canon C5021:10 - Fujifilm didn't change much on the X-T30 III, but could they really even? (and Jaron was WRONG)27:09 - The Leica M EV1 will be polarizing32:35 - Tamron's 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 Is Here and Costs $89935:30 - Ricoh is making a dedicated monochrome GR IV37:36 - Sigma Delays AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Due to Overwhelming Demand38:45 - Looking back at Sigma's monster year with President Kazuto Yamaki57:11 - What have you been up to?1:00:30 - Feel Good Story of the week

What a whirlwind of a week it's been! Eric G dives into the chaos after finally selling his house, and let me tell you, moving is about as fun as watching paint dry on a humid day. But hey, he managed to squeeze in a weekend joyride after all that madness, and spoiler alert: he got his hands on a 2014 Ford Raptor. Nothing says 'I just sold my house' like a truck that could probably tow a small mountain. Eric shares his excitement for revving up a new YouTube channel, where he plans to show off his lumber-hauling capabilities. After all, who doesn't want to see a guy in a badass truck trying to remember how to use a hammer? But it's not all trucks and good tunes from Morris Day and the Time—he's also got a keen eye on the shifting marketplace for home services! With HVAC companies buying up plumbers and electricians like they're Pokémon cards, Eric gives us the lowdown on how this could affect our future home improvement projects. Are you ready for the day when you might have to call an HVAC guy to fix your sink? Yeah, me neither. Prices are fluctuating like a rollercoaster, and Eric warns us to keep our eyes peeled for changes because your trusty plumber might just become your not-so-trusty HVAC technician. Let's not forget about the gas prices and how they're impacting the entire home improvement industry. Eric lays it down that as gas prices dip, the cost of materials might just follow suit. So, if you're looking to tackle that home project you've pushed to the back burner, good news might be on the horizon. But, as always, he emphasizes the importance of staying informed. With a new tax looming and government shutdown affecting rebates, Eric reminds us that the world of home improvement is anything but dull. So, buckle up—this episode is a wild ride through personal anecdotes and market insights, and trust me, you don't want to miss it!Takeaways: Eric G just closed a major chapter in life by selling his house, and wow, what a relief! The marketplace is getting spicy, especially with HVAC companies gobbling up plumbers and electricians like they're on a shopping spree. Gas prices are doing a little cha-cha, and while some areas see drops, others are still feeling the pinch. If you think your favorite plumbing company vanished, it might just be the HVAC takeover - stay alert! Panasonic is venturing into the Bluetooth game with bathroom fans, because regular ventilation was so last season. This week's DMV story? A miracle occurred with zero lines - is the universe finally in balance? Links referenced in this episode:aroundthehouseonline.comyoutube.com/aroundthehousewithericgCompanies mentioned in this episode: Ford Panasonic NordicTrack IFIT To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the House. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would...

Welcome to our review of PR pitches and mergers and acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins, mergers and acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in October 2025Andrew is the lead consultant PR, social, content and influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.PR Masterclass the Agency Growth Forum is now live. Virtual and face to face tickets are now available.Check out PRmasterclasses.com or the homepage of PRmoment for the full speaker lineup.Also, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors, the PRCA.Here is a rundown of what Andrew and PRmoment founder Ben Smith discussed:Pitches  National Express - Block Report - Block Report launched earlier this year Founded by Chris Grimwood of Iris and Social Chain and Jack Colchester of Wonderhood. Singapore Tourist Board - Splendid - UK integrated marketing agency. This win follows an open RFI. Splendid won Heathrow Express in April. Belfast City Council -  Cavendish Consulting, Lanyon Communications (part of Consello) and Open Strategic Communications PPHE Hotel Group (formerly Park Plaza Hotels Europe) - Launch PR. Retained consumer and corporate brief. 51 properties across eight countries. Rangemaster - Stakked - Iconic cooker brand with global recognition and deep British roots. Previously in-house. BFI London Film Festival - Vamp - 69th film festival. Vamp has worked with clients inc. Disney, paramount, Netflix, Prime, C4 Apple TV etc Aardman Animation - Wonderland. New Ewe Knit it campaign invites fans to create knitted items that can be turned into blankets for the homeless in London. Toy Retailers Association - WPR. To promote the dream toys list of the hottest toys for Christmas 2025.  Butlins - Popcorn. Positioning the holiday resort as the Home of Entertainment. Popcorn is strong in consumer and lifestyle - clients include Thorpe Park, Panasonic and London Designer Outlet. Hey Dude - Words+Pixels.  Launch of new campaign with Lewis Capaldi. Acai Berry Foods - Neon Brand Communications - Neon are specialists in health, wellness and beauty and lifestyle brands (hotpot yoga, coconut collab etc.) For Goodness Shakes - Frank. Launch protein and collagen drink, Glow. Lipton Teas and Infusions - Clarion. Retained consumer pr for sub brands PG Tips and Pukka. Youngs Seafoods - Brazen. Consumer pr, social media, influencer. Frozen fish brand - supplies approx. 40% of all the fish eaten in the UK every year, apparently! Omi/Shakers/Dints - Ballou. Trio of new clients for Ballou UK. Nationwide Building Society - Popeyes, Ogi and DEBRA - Folk  Border to Coast Pensions Partnership - Apella Advisors. Appella was founded in 2019 by ex APCO UK boss James Acheson Gray - works with Aviva, KPMG and Nationwide Building societyRoyal Mint - Third City. The Royal Mint is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Monopoly Board game. Vinted – Smarts. Pan European pr, social and creator for online marketplace for selling, buying and exchanging new/second hand items. POD - Tin Man. EV electric charging provider, joins Tin Man's existing energy division - EDF, Electrify Britain, Energy GB. Changan - Woosah - Chinese auto firm launching into UK market with all electric Deepal SUV model. Paddy Power - Pitch - Addition to roster alongside Ready10.  M&A Team Lewis acquire Instinctif Partners. This deal will double the size of Team Lewis' UK ope

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Bill Voss, Business Development Manager (US) for Technics, to explore the brand's long history within Panasonic and its continued dedication to reproducing music with accuracy and emotion. Voss discusses how Technics has carried its legacy of analog excellence into the digital era, why innovation remains central to its identity, and how the company's blend of precision engineering and musical warmth continues to deliver true audio bliss. Sources: “WHY Music Enthusiasts Still Love VINYL Records!” by SoundStage! Network: https://youtu.be/uaastkHfUsM?si=ynTbigAuTdyIL_YT Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions  00:05:16 Six Degrees of Technics 00:12:52 The distinction between Technics and Panasonic 00:18:10 Can you call it a comeback? 00:26:14 Why vinyl? 00:43:44 Outro music: “Stick Around” by Max Hixon

No Show Next Week Tony: -Carbonation Station: Ghost Electric Limeade -Drones are crazier than I thought in Ukraine: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/ukraines-rotating-barbed-wire-drone-barriers-discovered-by-russians-motorized-barriers-tear-and-slice-the-fiber-optic-lines-that-jam-proof-drones-leave-in-their-trail -Panasonic BS: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Tesla-supplier-Panasonic-tips-mass-solid-state-battery-and-4680-cell-production-schedule.1118026.0.html Jarron:  -Amazon event: https://www.engadget.com/home/everything-announced-at-amazons-fall-hardware-event-143557140.html?src=rss -DJI lost: https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/dji-loses-lawsuit-over-pentagons-chinese-military-company-list-204804617.html?src=rss -AltStore coming to more countries, and we need it more than ever: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/10/07/altstore-state-of-the-union Owen: -Chatgpt launches ai agents. Plot twist (not really) they are only as useful as the person communicating with them. https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-agent/ -Also Claude 4.5 was released and recreated slack all on its own in 30 hours https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nv3tyt/claude_can_code_for_30_hours_straight/ Lando: -Robot Umps get the ok. https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/09/23/2131259/mlb-approves-robot-umps-in-2026-for-challenges -LLMs and Emoji https://vgel.me/posts/seahorse/

When you're running a large industrial operation, tracking all of the elements of your process to know where they are and what they're doing in real-time, can be a huge challenge. Today, we're spotlighting a company whose revolutionary platform can help solve that problem. Ed Nabrotzky is the CEO and co-founder of Dot Ai, a company specializing in industrial asset intelligence solutions. Ed brings with him over 25 years of experience in technology development, and has held executive leadership roles at large public enterprises, including Molex and Panasonic.  Ed joins us to discuss Dot Ai's competitive advantage, how AI is changing the game when it comes to asset intelligence, and how their tech helps make companies more efficient.  Highlights:What Dot Ai does (1:53)The gap in the market (2:25)The customers (3:21)Inflection point (4:01)The current emphasis asset intelligence (5:51)ROI (7:09)The Dot Ai platform (8:36)Data Security (12:04)Meeting Unique Client Needs (13:25)R&D (14:40)Puerto Rico Manufacturing (16:15)SPAC (18:49)Forces reshaping supply chains (22:59)Misconceptions about automated asset tracking (25:04)Future outlook (26:10) Links:Ed's LinkedInDot Ai LinkedInDot Ai WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co.

"When's the last time you sharpened a pencil… and did you have to unplug a toaster to do it?"That's how this wild ride of an episode kicks off on The Ben and Skin Show, where Skin Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray hold down the fort while Ben Rogers battles a brutal virus. From hilarious debates about mechanical vs. classic pencils to the mystery of a stolen Panasonic sharpener, this episode is packed with the kind of absurd, off-the-wall banter that makes the show a DFW staple.

Panasonic is working on a next-gen battery cell that could bring serious improvements to Tesla vehicles. But how will Tesla choose to utilize it? Plus: more details are seemingly unearthed about the upcoming more-affordable Model Y, Nissan pulls one of its EVs from the US market, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. DOUBLE-EV RAFFLE FOR A GREAT CAUSE: ClimateXChange is back with their 10th annual EV raffle, and this year there are TWO raffles: a Luxury Raffle with a grand prize of ANY EV you want up to $120,000, and a second Mini-Raffle with a grand prize of any EV up to $45,000 (such as a Model 3 or Model Y). Enter now and get a bonus entry into their $10,000 Early Bird Raffle at https://www.carbonraffle.org/rtl  INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their “One-time Payment” option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).  BONUS: If you're in or going to be in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, bring your car to be professionally detailed at Immaculate Reflections! They're offering a Summer special: $200 off of any paint correction service, $500 off of any ceramic coating package, and 15% off of any PPF package. Check out his website at irdetailing.com

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On this week's show we look at an article from What Hi-Fi titled “I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing”. And that thing is brightness. We look at what would make a perfect TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Major TV streaming service abruptly hikes prices 33% Everything you need to know about new ESPN streamer You Don't Actually Own That Movie You Just “Bought.” Brightness Isn't Everything We saw an article over at What Hi-Fi titled “I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing” and thought there is a lot of truth to what the author is saying. So today will expand on this article with the HT Guys take.  The author argues that TV manufacturers like LG, Samsung, and Sony focus too much on making OLED TVs brighter to compete with Mini LED sets. After testing 2025's top small OLED TVs, he believes brightness isn't the key to a great viewing experience. Instead, authenticity, color accuracy, and balanced performance are more important for delivering a cinematic experience true to the director's vision. Here are six takeaways from the article: The Brightness Obsession: A Misguided Priority? The What Hi-Fi? article criticizes the TV industry's focus on maximizing brightness, which can harm picture quality. In tests comparing 48-inch OLEDs (LG C5, Samsung S90F, Panasonic Z90B), brighter screens often lost subtle details and immersion. For instance, in Dune: Part Two's desert scene, an overly bright TV turned nuanced red and orange dune shades into stark white, flattening the image. OLED TVs were historically dimmer than LED TVs, but new tech like Micro Lens Array and QD-OLED has boosted their brightness to 2000-3000 nits, closing the gap. However, the focus on brightness often overshadows OLED's strengths—precise light control, deep blacks, and vibrant colors. The What Hi-Fi? review notes that manufacturers prioritize specs over overall picture quality, while the Panasonic Z90B shows a better balance. The Panasonic Z90B: A Lesson in Balance The 48-inch Panasonic Z90B excels in cinematic authenticity, prioritizing accurate colors and contrast over exaggerated brightness. In Civil War, it delivers precise highlights in dark scenes, and in Oppenheimer, it maintains natural skin tones and subtle details in low light, outperforming competitors that lose color depth. Panasonic's approach aligns with what serious movie fans crave: a picture that immerses you in the story, not one that distracts with exaggerated brightness. The Z90B's ability to retain detail in both bright and dark scenes, like the sparkling desert dunes or the intricate chandelier in a White House scene, shows that controlled brightness—used only where needed—creates a more three-dimensional, authentic image. This echoes sentiments from TechRadar, which praises Panasonic's focus on “filmmaker-approved” accuracy over flashy specs, a philosophy rooted in the brand's collaboration with Hollywood colorists to tune its TVs for true-to-life visuals. The Small OLED Advantage: Why Size Matters Small OLEDs, like the 48-inch models tested, are often overlooked in a market obsessed with supersized screens. Yet, as What Hi-Fi? notes, these TVs are “severely underrated” for their versatility. They're ideal for space-constrained homes, secondary rooms like bedrooms, or even as high-end gaming monitors thanks to their dense pixel structure, which delivers sharper images. The LG C5, for instance, boasts four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K/144Hz gaming, making it a powerhouse for both movies and interactive entertainment. However, small OLEDs face unique challenges. Their denser pixel layouts generate more heat, which can limit brightness and risk burn-in if not managed properly. What Hi-Fi? suggests that adding heatsinks, as seen in some larger models, could unlock more brightness headroom for 42- and 48-inch sets without sacrificing quality. This could make small OLEDs even more competitive, offering flagship-level performance in compact packages. The Audio Achilles' Heel One glaring flaw across all tested OLEDs—LG C5, Samsung S90F, and even the Z90B—is their underwhelming built-in audio. The LG C5's 2.2-channel 40W speakers sounded flat and centralized, while the Samsung S90F's 2.1.2 60W system lacked power, allowing testers to hold conversations at max volume. What Hi-Fi? is blunt: for a true home cinema experience, a separate soundsystem is non-negotiable. We have been saying this for a number of years now, TVs, especially smaller ones, prioritize aesthetics over speaker space. What Manufacturers Should Learn The author tested 2025 OLED TVs and found that brightness isn't everything. LG and Samsung make great TVs like the C5 and S90F, but Panasonic's Z90B stands out by using brightness carefully to improve contrast and depth. Panasonic's Z95B flagship prioritizes performance over a super-slim design, a choice the author supports.  Afterall, a three-inch-thick TV is still about 90% thinner than our first rear projection HDTVs of the same screen size. What Hi-Fi? emphasizes that 48-inch models like the Z90B and C5 are “Goldilocks” options—cinematic yet practical for most homes. Manufacturers should invest in optimizing these sizes, incorporating technologies like heatsinks to boost performance and addressing audio shortcomings with better built-in solutions or seamless soundbar integration. The Future of OLED: A Balanced Approach Looking ahead, the TV landscape is evolving. Emerging technologies like PHOLED and “true” QLED promise even brighter, more vibrant displays without the burn-in risks of traditional OLEDs. But brightness alone won't win over cinephiles. The future of TVs lies in balancing these advancements with authenticity, ensuring that MicroLED or next-gen OLED panels prioritize cinematic immersion over raw specs. For now, the Panasonic Z90B sets a high bar. Its “as the director intended” philosophy proves that a TV doesn't need to be the brightest to be the best. If manufacturers shift their focus to color accuracy, controlled contrast, and practical features like better audio and small-screen optimization, they'll deliver what viewers truly want: a window into the filmmaker's vision, not a spotlight that blinds it.