Podcasts about procreate

The beginning of anything creative is often the most challenging part. In this episode of Paper Talk, we're sharing a heartfelt look into the first two weeks of our Mastermind. If you're starting a handmade business, building your creative brand, or craving support from like-minded artists, then this conversation is for you. What You'll Hear in This Episode: How to overcome perfectionism when starting a creative business Why naming your business doesn't have to be forever The power of encouragement in an artist's life Tips for making and organizing paper flower templates How community transforms your mindset Start Before You're Ready One of the biggest struggles our Mastermind members shared was getting started. Choosing a name, launching a website, or posting on Instagram can feel overwhelming when you aim for perfection. Jessie reminds us, “It doesn't have to be forever. You just need to start.” That shift - from permanence to progress - is a game changer. Claiming Your Identity as an Artist Quynh speaks about her journey to embracing the title “artist.” Saying “I am a paper artist” daily helped her show up with more confidence and creative freedom. If you've ever questioned whether you're “allowed” to call yourself an artist, this part of the conversation will inspire you to claim that space. Encouragement Is Fuel Sara opens up about the encouragement she never received growing up and how being part of this Mastermind has filled that gap. “I crave someone cheering me on,” she said. That authentic, artist-to-artist support can make a huge difference, especially when working from home or navigating your business solo. Creative Tips for Paper Flower Artists Want to make better templates? Start by dissecting real flowers. Can't find the bloom you need? Use Google Images to study petal shape and proportion. Sara and Jessie share their process using Procreate, scanning petals, and organizing templates digitally and physically. These tips will help streamline your workflow and make it easier to revisit designs in the future. What's Next for the Mastermind: A New 6-month Mastermind Experience Starting September 2025 These first two weeks reminded us of why we created this space to begin with. A six-week program offers valuable momentum, but we imagine a six-month experience starting in September 2025 with new and existing Mastermind members will allow deeper growth and connection. Creative businesses evolve slowly, and we want to make space for that. We'd love to welcome you into the circle. Join the Waitlist now! ------ Join the Conversation! We'd love to hear from you! Share your insights with us on Instagram @papertalkpodcast or join our Facebook community discussions. Your experiences inspire us just as much as we hope to inspire you. Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes, and don't forget to subscribe to Paper Talk wherever you listen to podcasts. If you've been craving a creative community or wondering how to take your next step, let this episode remind you that you are not alone. You can start small. You can begin today.

Join Tamara for an interview with Armando Nieto, an artist/illustrator born in Caracas, Venezuela. He has an Associate's degree in Illustration, and then came to Savannah to complete his B.F.A in Illustration with a concentration in Concept Design for Animation and Games from SCAD. He became proficient in working in Procreate, as well as in traditional painting media.  He worked as a freelance Illustrator right out of graduation, and since 2023 he has been teaching art classes for both kids and adults at Scribble Art Studio in Starland: https://www.scribbleartstudiosav.com/. More recently he also teaches art online (you can request a specific lesson/project too!) - https://www.superprof.com/master-the-art-watercolor-and-acrylic-personalized-step-step-lessons-where-you-improve-your-skills-with-expert.html   Armando also takes on commissioned painting projects (landscapes, portraits, and pet portraits) and recently completed a mural with fellow artist Nico Moscosa, at the soon-to-reopen Troupial Cafe.    Check out Armando's work and follow him here:  https://www.instagram.com/armasketch/  https://armandonieto.art/  https://www.tiktok.com/@armasketch    Tune in and get all the details! 

“That thing that made you weird? It's your superpower now.” In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with illustrator, animator, and all-around macabre misfit Ben Walker-Storey. From his spooky spot in Grass Valley, California—known for gold rushes and now monster sketches—Ben opens up about his life as a creator navigating ADHD, artistic reinvention, and DIY horror storytelling. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Ben is the creative force behind Cheap Chills Fan Club, an online brand that's part creepy, part kitsch, and fully him. He draws, designs, animates, curates, and riffs on everything from vintage goths to B-movie monsters, often through alter ego “Roman Candelabra”—a persona born out of pandemic-era content making and camera anxiety. Together, they explore Ben's childhood obsession with He-Man and horror flicks, the joyful weirdness of mid-century design, and how his awkward 14-year-old self inspired his favourite character, Grigor. From live-streamed sketch sessions to animated shorts and a newly rebooted podcast, Ben's doing it all on his own freaky, funny terms. Whether it's making weird T-shirts, studying bad transfers of Day of the Triffids, or drawing 80s goths from yearbook photos, Ben is a creative rebel worth watching (and listening to). You'll laugh, you'll nod, you'll probably want to draw something after. Quotable quotes “The world doesn't care about you—and that's a good thing.”  “I can't do things another way. I literally can't.” “Roman Candelabra just popped into my head. It was perfect.” “Grigor is me at my most awkward—he's my most honest character.” “That thing that made you weird? It's your superpower now.” Episode highlights Gold Country Life | Ben lives where the gold rush began—jeans might be the new treasure What's Ben Up To? | Goths, monsters, T-shirts, and animated dreams Clip Studio Love | Why Ben left Procreate for a better creative workflow ADHD & Art | Why rebellion and creative obsession go hand-in-hand He-Man Changed Everything | Where Ben's character obsession began Enter Grigor | The awkward devil-boy mascot of Ben's empire Under the Skin | The horror movie that broke Ben (in a good way) Seagull Baby | Imagining how parenthood affects horror response What the World Should Know | No one's watching you—do your weird thing Advice for Rebels | Patience, authenticity, and leaning into the awkward Roman Candelabra | The goth alter ego that gave Ben creative freedom Where to Find Ben | Cheap Chills Fan Club, Instagram, YouTube, and more Links from the episode Ben Walker-Storey on Instagram (https://instagram.com/cheapchillsfanclub) Cheap Chills Fanclub Website (https://cheapchillsfanclub.com) Cheap Chills Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cheap-chills-on-art-and-monsters/id1322125727) Hosted by: Michael Dargie THEREBELREBELPODCAST.COM | LINKEDIN.COM Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com

In this heartwarming episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of children's storytelling, featuring three incredible creators who are redefining children's literature. First up, Scott Rothman and Zachariah Ohora share the magical backstory of their hilarious picture book, KittyBunkPort. Born from a playful moment with Rothman's son in Maine, the book transforms a simple mispronunciation into a whimsical tale about a town full of scaredy cats and a haunted lighthouse. Their conversation reveals the beautiful, often unexpected ways children's books come to life. Rothman, known for his childlike sense of humor, and Ohora, with his "Fuzzy Town" illustration style, demonstrate the incredible synergy between authors and illustrators. They candidly discuss their creative processes, from Rothman's trusty legal pad to Ohora's transition to digital illustration with Procreate. The episode then shifts to Helen Dunlap Newton, who introduces her middle-grade novel "Careful What You Hear" - a compelling story about Noah, a young protagonist with a cochlear implant who can unexpectedly hear thoughts. Newton, a veteran sixth-grade teacher, brings remarkable insight into adolescent experiences and the importance of diverse representation in children's literature. What makes this episode truly special is the genuine passion these creators have for storytelling. They're not just writing books; they're creating worlds that spark imagination, encourage empathy, and make children laugh. Whether it's Rothman's comedic cat adventures or Newton's innovative exploration of hearing technology, each story is crafted with love and understanding. For parents, educators, and book lovers, this episode is a delightful reminder of the magic that happens when creativity meets compassion. It's a must-listen for anyone who believes in the transformative power of children's literature. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Kendall Hotchkiss chats with Danni Fisher-Shin, an art director, animator, and illustrator who recently joined Apple after years of freelancing and studio work in Los Angeles.This episode includes:* Danni's career journey from studying fashion design to discovering animation and motion graphics at Otis College* How Danni became known as "the Procreate girl" through her work with the digital art app, creating animations and teaching on Skillshare* The experience of transitioning from freelance to a full-time animator role at Apple, following years of independent collaborations with the company* Insights into Danni's creative process and how her Asian-American identity influences her artistic expression* Stories about pioneering animation pipelines for projects with Apple and Scholar studio, including music videos for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Maren Morris* Danni's approach to selling physical merchandise at conventions and art fairs, creating a tangible extension of her digital artwork* Thoughts on navigating burnout by switching creative mediums and maintaining a playful approach to making art* Advice on finding your artistic voice by being authentic and creating work that reflects your true experiencesNext week we will have Kaho Yoshida an award winning director and animator, with a special passion for stop motion and mixed media!Join us for our next Game Night, Wednesday, May 28th at 7PM Pacific/10PM Eastern on Discord! Keep an eye out for this week's newsletter, and HEADS UP -Monday Meetings will be taking a break in June before returning in July for Season 10!Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠Ryan Summers on F9 w/ VishalWe Are PlaygroundsDanni Fisher-Shin

Today's episode is about how Get Paid Marketing helped Amy Fedele turn a small, side product ("Great at Procreate" course for landscape designers) into a $50K+ evergreen revenue stream. Amy Fedele is the Founder of Pretty Purple Door, where she teaches everyday homeowners and landscape designers how to design their own gardens and tackle landscape design through her digital courses and guides.  Learn exactly what strategies she implemented to overhaul her messaging, tweak her webinar, and optimize each piece of her marketing funnel.  This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: The behind-the-scenes of launching her evergreen Procreate course, including her $10K live webinar launch How she turned her Great at Procreate course into a $50K evergreen funnel (now over $63K total) with just $11K in ad spend Her tripwire strategy with a $20 ebook marked down to $10 How she started adding 500 new subscribers a month How GPM helped her work through the emotional and technical details of supporting students on an evergreen offer What she did in GPM to implement key messaging shifts and ad strategies that led to those $50k+ numbers with a lower priced course Mentioned in this podcast: https://www.prettypurpledoor.com/  https://clairepells.com/getpaid  Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid  

En la sección "App de la semana" de hoy hablamos de una aplicación que ha redefinido lo que significa crear arte en formato digital. Se trata de Procreate, una herramienta de dibujo y pintura profesional pensada exclusivamente para iPad, que ha conquistado a ilustradores, diseñadores y creadores visuales de todo el mundo. Con una interfaz fluida, cientos de pinceles personalizables y un motor gráfico potente, Procreate ha demostrado que el iPad puede ser mucho más que un dispositivo de consumo: puede ser un auténtico estudio de creación artística portátil. Momentos del episodio: ✏️ ¿Qué es Procreate?. Principales características ✅ Puntos fuertes ❌ Puntos débiles Precio y descarga. Procreate para iPad: Precio aproximado: 14,99 € (pago único). Procreate Pocket (iPhone): Precio aproximado: 6,99 € (pago único)

"Tu continues à dessiner hein ?"Ça, c'est la question que ma famille me pose systématiquement quand je vais la voir. J'ai beau avoir un podcast, un taff à temps plein et mille autres projets, on en revient toujours au dessin. Dans la tête de mes proches, c'est MA discipline et il n'en existe pas d'autre. Ou presque. Chloé dessine - et parle beaucoup. Ce genre de question, je suis sûre que vous en avez aussi de la part des gens qui vous connaissent depuis longtemps. Et souvent, elle concerne des activités que vous avez pratiquées pendant des années enfant / ado - et que vous pratiquez peut-être encore. Devoir y répondre, ça met la pression. Ça place une activité créative au dessus de toutes les autres, elle devient plus importante et plus impressionnante aussi. Comme si on ne pouvait faire qu'une seule chose ! Choisissez pour la vie entre la musique, le dessin, la céramique, la danse, la cuisine, le stylisme et le crochet.Dans cet épisode, on creuse ensemble ces injonctions qui se veulent bienveillantes et encourageantes et qui naissent souvent d'une méconnaissance de notre nouveau quotidien. Je questionne aussi notre vision de la créativité, et ce qui est amusant avec le recul, c'est que cet épisode est sorti il y a un an... Et qu'aujourd'hui même, je viens d'investir dans un iPad pour dessiner un max sur Procreate et vous partager plus d'illustration dans le Cloclo Club. Comme quoi ! LE PODCAST VOUS A PLU ?

Joe Moore sits down with UK-based artist Harry Pack, whose vibrant, surreal, and often psychedelic art has captured the attention of dreamers, psychonauts, and seekers worldwide. Known for channeling the aesthetic of altered states rather than simply replicating them, Harry discusses his journey from childhood doodles to being a full-time artist working digitally in Procreate. He shares stories of deep inspiration from figures like Ott—whose album Hiraeth he recently illustrated—and how art has helped him integrate mystical experiences, recovery, and even potential alien contact. The conversation explores the therapeutic potential of art, the role of storytelling in visionary creativity, and the emergence of recurring themes in Harry's work—most notably, the enigmatic “Purple UFO.” We also get into the importance of community, nature, and play in feeding the creative spirit, and Harry's aspirations to build spaces for collective art-making and integration. Follow Harry on Instagram @harrypackart and @thepurpleufo, and explore his work at harrypackart.com.

Bentoranti su Snap!Tempo di ringraziamenti dopo i festeggiamenti! Alex, iMartinis, Gianluca, Giuseppe, Matteo ed un donatore (che vuol restare) anonimo, siete tutti grandissimi!Intananto sul mio canale YouTube Architetto Digitale potete trovare i mio nuovo video: disegnare un particolare costruttivo con Procreate, Michele Bondanelli pubblica un bell'elenco di sodtware per la gestione delle nuvole di punti e tocca fare alcune precisazioni su un agomento toccato nella puntata scorsa.Se non sai cosa sono i NIM, lo scoprirai in questa puntata che ha anche come argomento il nuovo Lenovo Yoga Solar PC e quanto sta impattando l'AI nel mondo delle costruzioni.Buon ascolto!—>

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Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid what they see as a pending demographic collapse. They tell Lucy Hockings that as pronatalists they want to promote the dangers of falling fertility rates and encourage other people to have more children.

Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid what they see as a pending demographic collapse. They tell Lucy Hockings that as pronatalists they want to promote the dangers of falling fertility rates and encourage other people to have more children.Whereas many people might see their lifestyle as extreme, pronatalism seems to be gaining support at the heart of the Trump administration. But some people worry that some pronatalist practices cross the line into eugenics and that the far right are also adopting the ideology. Our correspondent in Washington, Nomia Iqbal, helps us to put it all in context.Producers: Richard Moran and Mhairi MacKenzieTechnical producer: Frank McWeenyAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: China Collins

The 16:9 PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY SCREENFEED – DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT The work on the big Future Displays report and then ISE kind of threw me off my weekly podcast routine, but we're back now - with a couple of interviews recorded, and more that are scheduled. First up is Alastair Taft, a software developer based in Hobart, Tasmania - which for the map-impaired is a big island off the southeast coast of Australia. During COVID, he and another developer came up with a plan to use the windows of shuttered retail as projected surfaces for ads and other messaging. That business didn't really go anywhere, but the exercise led to them having a solid software stack to play out and manage media - which led to the commercialization and launch of Luna Screens. The company goes to market with this key, minimalist assertion: Really Simple Digital Signage Software. It's also, at less than $4 a month per device on subscriptions, really inexpensive. I chatted with Taft about what makes his platform genuinely simple, and how being lean and mean - and making the software bulletproof - makes Luna Screen's business approach workable. Subscribe from wherever you pick up new podcasts. TRANSCRIPT Alastair, thank you for joining me. Can you tell listeners what Luna Screens is all about, when it was launched, and the background?  Alastair Taft: Yeah, sure. Thanks for having me on. So we've been building Luna Screens for probably quite a while, probably about the last four years or so, but we only really started selling it about a year ago and what it is a really simple digital signage platform, that sums it up.  Why did you do this and why four years ago? You mentioned “we” so I assume there are other people involved. What was the thinking behind doing this?  Alastair Taft: Originally, it was a couple of us building it, a very small team. And originally it was something different, back during that great time around 2020.  We had this crazy idea where there was lots of closed down shops and shopping centers and if you walk through any of them they were dead and it didn't look too good, so we had this crazy idea where we would set up projectors in all these shops and put this photographic film on the windows project, either artwork or advertising, so we built all this software to do all that and it didn't go anywhere. It turns out we've actually built a pretty good digital signage solution here, so let's pivot a little bit. In reality, what we have now is a complete rewrite. It wasn't that much of an overlap, but that's how we ended up here.  You're a software developer by trade? Alastair Taft: Yeah, I've built quite a few things, mainly working for startups. So I've got quite a lot of experience building tech, getting lots of startups off the ground.  Yeah. I think I saw on your LinkedIn page that you're a full stack JavaScript developer, which I know what that means, but not totally. Alastair Taft: Yeah. It's just basically front end, back end, and everything involved in JavaScript. It's pretty ubiquitous.  You're in Tasmania, and it's only 7 in the morning there, so you're given a pass on being too fluid with your talking; you haven't had your coffee yet. Alastair Taft: That's true.  When you say it's really simple, I know what simple means, but how do you define that? Because there's any number of digital signage software, CMS platforms out there who insist that they're relentlessly intuitive, easy to use, all those kinds of terms. What is it about yours that validates that assertion?  Alastair Taft: I know this is probably what a lot of other platforms say too. We do think we are intuitive. When we say simple, that doesn't mean unsophisticated. But if you go on CMS and try it out, it is very simple. There are two things there. There's your screens and then there's your media library, and that's the only two things you have there. So you aren't overloaded with a million different configuration options. It's something you can get up and running quickly. There is a lot you can do, but that's the basic building blocks you get on there, you've got your screens and you've got your media library. And then there's way more powerful things you can do with your different media, with scheduling and playlists and all sorts, but that's the bare bones.  The yardstick for sort of industrial grade, enterprise grade platforms is scalability that, yes, it can be easy to use, but yes, we can also scale and we have the elasticity, we have the data behind it and everything else to be able to very efficiently, schedule it to a whole bunch of screens. Are you there with that, or are you more focused on the small to medium business market?  Alastair Taft: We are very scalable. I have a lot of experience building software that scales. For example, I've done some work for one of the largest supermarkets here in the past, and we've rolled out this personalized video that went out to half the country, so we can handle scaling with a software.  Market that tends to be small to medium size businesses, but that doesn't mean we can't handle hundreds of screens. What we can do is if you want to roll out the same content to hundreds of screens, you can create what we call a Playlist, and on the Playlist, you can either have it looping content. You could have one item if you wanted to, or you could have very complex rules that you layer. If you have some certain thing you want to show on a certain date, or you want to show some out of hours or business hours content, then what you can do is set your screens to play this Playlist, and then every time you change that Playlist, it will deploy it to all your screens automatically.  So when you were developing this, did you and your coding partner at that time put any time into looking at what other platforms did and how they were presented and the overall functionality, or did you just pretty much say, okay, this is the task, let's write something that addresses the task. Alastair Taft: Yeah, we did look at a bit of other platforms at the time. What we found is there's quite a lot of clunky tech out there. A lot of the CMSs just seem quite clunky to use. I know there are a couple that are quite good that are out now, but not when we started. How do you define clunky? What is it that you found clunky?  Alastair Taft: Oh, you just have this feeling when you use it, like you press a button and you have to wait like a year before it does anything, I think, or, you look under the hood and it's pulling in about a thousand different dependencies and yeah, it's not nice to use really. Yeah, it's one thing that I've spoken about a few times with people when they asked me about software platforms, and I said these days, if you are still releasing version 8 on the same software stack that you've been supporting for 15-20 years, I think that's troublesome, versus companies that are relentlessly modern and using whatever tool sets are available right now that can optimize what's possible. Alastair Taft: Yeah, for sure. It's a fast-moving place, front-end development. So you have to keep up to date all the time.  When you hear from customers, what's the impression you get from them in terms of what they want, and how does this meet it?  Alastair Taft: So we hear a lot of positive things from customers about how easy it is to use. We have quite a few coming over from other platforms saying, “Oh, we really like this. It's a joy to schedule content.”  Is that the big ask, just the ease of use?  Alastair Taft: For our customers, I think they find we're probably quite affordable compared to other CMSs as well, which I'm sure helps.  Yeah, you're a software as a service, right?  Alastair Taft: Yeah.  If I'm remembering correctly, your pricing was USD 3.75 a month per screen. Is that really per edge device?  Alastair Taft: That's right. Yeah. Per screen at $3.75, which I think is correct, but it makes us very competitive. I think there's only one other CMS that is that price.  The counter, not argument, but the question would be, okay, how do you make money at that?  Alastair Taft: We don't have all the bells and whistles like monitoring. Our focus is on a really simple platform to use for scheduling content and a reliable player and we're focusing on Android at the moment. So if that's what you need to do, we're a great option.  Android player, what flavor? I'm looking at the website and the minimum version is Android 7, and you're saying any Android media player or any device like I've heard through the years companies say, okay, now we have our own media player because we want to get away from trying to support all these rogues gallery of different players out there, everything from really good stuff to junk that costs $49. Alastair Taft: It's certainly a challenge supporting the different versions of Android. So it's a very hard thing to do, and we've solved a lot of things we've come across. But that is our goal. We want to support consumers' Android devices, and there's a lot of, I don't want to say tricks, but there's a lot of things you can do that we have to do to make them work reliably. You're also on the Google Play store. So, is that for Chrome OS?  Alastair Taft: No, it's for Android devices.  Oh, okay. So it's just how you would get the player.  Alastair Taft: Yeah, or you can either install via the Chrome Store or the Amazon app store, or you can download our APK off our website and install directly. You're on Fire Sticks as well? Alastair Taft: That's right.  Is that the official digital signage Fire Stick or the older ones?  Alastair Taft: I believe we're not part of the software that comes pre-installed, and you can't get the official signage Fire Sticks over in Australia yet, but I imagine we're on there if you search for us.    Again, your market, in many respects, are people who can't invest a lot of time and don't want to invest a lot of money in digital signage. So they want something affordable. It's not a big cost month to month, not a big cost front end, and it's gotta be dead simple so that they can sit down for half an hour or whatever it is a week to do things. Alastair Taft: Yeah, pretty much. I want something reliable. Like you said, I don't want to worry about it too much. Get something up and running. I don't have to think about it too much. Easy to use. That's where we sit.  You mentioned you don't have device management. Is that something that's nullified if you have a stable software stack, to worry around having device management?  Alastair Taft: Yeah, that's what we're going for. So you plug it in, it auto boots when you turn your device on, and it just keeps running. It's really simple, and it's a conscious choice. The more stuff we try and do, the more things that can go wrong. So we try to build a really simple solution that's just gonna stay up.  What would be a typical customer? Like, how would you describe them?  Alastair Taft: So I suppose the only correlation we have is the small to medium businesses, mainly the people that come to us. But we've got quite a few that kind of use it for their menus in their food shops, the menu boards, we've got quite a few that use this for that. There's no kind of one industry that we're gravitating to. We've got corporate environments. We've got builders, merchants, and adventure playgrounds using us - no correlation, really.  How are they all finding you?  Alastair Taft: Some people find us just through organic search. We do now and again run a few ads, and that's it, really, at the moment. We've got some other ideas in the works, but we haven't done them yet.  So it's all inbound. Do you have any outbound sales efforts?  Alastair Taft: No, we're very laid back, really, don't like the hard sales tactics for call people and harassing them. So we don't do anything like that with our pricing either. It's all very simple and straightforward.  Yeah. You're a software developer first, so having to do the sales and management side of this, I'm sure, is not your favorite part of the day.  Alastair Taft: Not really. I like being in the weeds with the tech. How do you manage, how do you balance that?  Alastair Taft: Yeah, it's a struggle. I keep it about 50-50. 50% on tech business and 50% on business development.  Is this the only thing you're working on, or are you still doing work for startups?  Alastair Taft: Mainly, this is the thing I work on. There's the occasional startup I help out on, but this is primarily my full-time job. I have the sense that as a software developer, if you love this side of what you do, you don't do version one and then just leave it. I suspect you're constantly iterating.  Alastair Taft: Yeah, improvements are being rolled out all the time. You'll never notice them because they apply automatically, but we're very careful about testing before we roll anything out, but there are always improvements happening.  Is it based on what you're seeing, or are you getting feedback from customers saying, Hey, it would be great if, if we could do this? Alastair Taft: Yeah, we get feedback all the time asking for X, Y, and Z. We can't do it all, but we collate and use it as a kind of indicator of where to go next. But we're always working on the core underlying thing. So there might not be a feature all the time, but we're making the tech reliable and doing as much as we can to squeeze everything we can out of our player. What about the security side?  Alastair Taft: So, for the accounts, we do something a little bit differently. We never ask for passwords. You log in for a magic link that gets sent to your email, so your email is the login. I think more and more people are doing that, but that means we don't ever store anybody's passwords, which I think is better and a screen can only access its content, and it has its kind of authentication that you set up when you pair it, and that all happens automatically.  I suspect that most of your client base are small businesses and some companies, workplaces, and so on, who maybe aren't thinking as much about security anyways, or are they like a larger company where they are concerned about it? Alastair Taft: I suppose the small businesses aren't really thinking about it, but we do everything to protect them. So yeah, screens can only access their own content, and the only way you can get into the account is via email. So everything's pretty secure there.  Is it always evident that you're using Luna screens, or do you have any partners who are white labeling your solution? Alastair Taft: So we don't advertise any of the white labeling options or any enterprise options, but we do have a couple of customers that do that. But predominantly, no, we don't white label, but it's something we can do.  There's been a lot of talk for several years now about the importance of APIs and how you need to be able to intermingle and work with other systems within a business. Are you doing that?  Alastair Taft: So we have a pretty easy-to-use API under the hood, but we haven't made it available to the public. It's something we probably will do in the future, but right now, the focus is on a reliable Android player and a really simple CMS.  Going back to the hardware, when Android first started being used for digital science media players, probably going back a dozen years, perhaps even longer. There were some good boxes. There were a lot of terrible boxes.  One of the biggest challenges with them was that they were moving targets in terms of the build and the electronics that were inside the little plastic shell. Is it better now? More stable?  Alastair Taft: There are some really good devices out there. For example, I've looked at the specs of the Amazon signage stick, and I've got comparable devices that I tested on myself and they work really well. So when we started, we were testing on the underpowered Fire Sticks because we figured if we can get it working on that, we can get it working on anything, and yeah, there is a big difference between devices depending on what specs you have.  So, for example, with the underpowered Fire Stick, you wouldn't want to be running 4k video on it. It wouldn't perform so well. So you do have to get a decent box for what you want to do, but if you just want a slideshow of images, it'd probably be fine, right?  When you get new customers and they say, “Hey, this is great. We want to go; we're looking at your screen, and it says you support Android. What do we buy?”  Do you give them recommendations on different devices that are reliable?  Alastair Taft: Yeah. So we were recommending it because we want to run on consumer stuff, and we were recommending using the Chromecast because it's not too expensive, and it's a pretty good piece of hardware, but that's now been discontinued, I believe, so like you said, we probably will shortly offer our own box just as an option. So people can get something that's going to work well without having to think about it too much.  Amazon signage sticks and all those devices, I believe pretty much all of them come from China and you can find some good boxes if you know what you're looking for on the Chinese websites like AliExpress and Alibaba. They are the same ones that Amazon orders anyway, except they're not as expensive, even though they're pretty cheap as they are anyway.  I'm curious about the state of software development when it comes to AI and I keep reading stories about software as a service platform being at risk because Agentic AI, the idea that you can just get AI to write an agent that's going to do everything you need it to do, is going to take the place of a lot of, particularly the more expensive, like CRM systems and all that sort of thing if you can get AI to just write something that serves your needs. Do you see that as a threat? Is that more just people prognosticating as opposed to having a real good sense of what's possible?  Alastair Taft: So I might differ in opinion to what a lot of other people will say here, but no, I'm not worried. If you ever see what code AI can produce, it'll create you more problems than it will solve and if you, imagine roughly how it works, the AI creates the next likely code in the sequence. So if you're writing some code, AI will figure out what you're the next based off, breaking it down to tokens, and figure out what the next piece of code is to write. It's been trained on everything available on the internet.  So if you want to create something mediocre, use AI because it will be the average of what else is out there.  Whatever you think of it, It's come a long way in about a year and a half in terms of capabilities. Do you see a point when it will get good, or does it just have fundamental limitations?  Alastair Taft: I think we're hitting the limit because how it works is that it creates the next token in the sequence, and it'll have a matrix of, possible combinations, but every time you add like a new dimension to that matrix, you're exponentially making the computation bigger and bigger, so at some point, there's just no way this can get any better.  So in terms of Luna screens, what's the size of your footprint? Are you in like thousands working with thousands of devices, hundreds of devices? You've only been at it for a year.  Alastair Taft: So yeah, we're pretty small. Our customers are probably in the hundreds, we've probably got around a thousand screens we manage. So, yeah, early days, but we're going in the right direction, growing every day. So that's a good sign.  Is most of that business now in Australia?  Alastair Taft: No, it's all around the world. There's no one country that seems to gravitate, we've got quite a few customers in the US, quite a few in Canada, lots in Europe, quite a few in Australia too.  Does it present a problem at all in terms of customer support or everything's email and if you write it correctly, you don't have a lot of support issues? Alastair Taft:  That's the plan. If an issue comes up, we provide help straight away, and we look at how we can make this happen again. Okay. So the support effort is generally quite low, which is, I think, good. It's a measure that our customers aren't hitting issues, which I think is good. Yeah, you don't want a 40-person call center that gets expensive.  You're down in Tasmania and Hobart, not a part of the world I've ever been in, and I understand it's beautiful. Is there much of a tech scene down there?  Alastair Taft: It's got some quiet achievers down here. There's a company called Procreate that makes this awesome software for tablets for artists to do drawing and they, you don't hear much about them down here, but they're huge. They're all over the world. So yeah, there are some quiet achievers down here.  And you've always been down in Tasmania? Alastair Taft: I'm originally from the UK, I came here about 10 years ago. Oh, that's a big change.  Alastair Taft: Yeah. Although if I could go anywhere, this is probably the most English Australian place I could have gone to. The weather's the same. They drive on the same side of the road.  The weather's the same?  Alastair Taft: Pretty much, yeah. When you think of Australia, you think of it as really hot, but Tasmania is the furthest south you can go. Yeah, you're as close as you're going to get to Antarctica, right?  Alastair Taft: Yeah, but it's not cold, it's very similar to English weather.  Oh, I didn't realize that. Was that an unfortunate discovery?  Alastair Taft: Yeah, I landed up here by chance cause I was coming here for work, but, if I had a choice, probably should have gone somewhere a bit sunnier. Yeah, it could have been in Queensland or something like that.  Alastair Taft: Yeah. Although not at the moment, they've got a cyclone there, but yes.  True. Alright, Alastair. Thank you. That was terrific. Very interesting to hear about your company.  Alastair Taft: Great. Thanks for having me on. Great to chat. 

Head into the world of data management with hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore essential apps to help you organize and action your data more effectively. From storing manuals to creating databases and automating with shortcuts, this episode provides practical solutions for both personal and professional data needs. DEVONThink - A powerful app for storing and searching documents like manuals, with annotation features and the ability to create links to specific sections of documents Tap Forms - The spiritual successor to Bento, allowing users to create custom forms and databases with various field types and options for viewing and organizing data Airtable - A versatile database service that integrates with automation tools and offers various views (grid, Kanban, calendar) to organize and visualize data Notion - Described as a great "dumping spot" for storing all kinds of information, offering a different approach to data management than Airtable Apple News New iPad Air with M3 Chip - Apple announced the new iPad Air with M3 chip supporting Apple Intelligence, available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) models New Magic Keyboard - Features a 14-key function row and larger trackpad, priced at $269 for 11-inch and $319 for 13-inch models Updated Base iPad - Now includes double the storage capacity and features the A16 chip Feedback CarPlay Directions - Addressed a viewer question about stopping CarPlay from automatically suggesting directions home, with tips on using alternative map apps Procreate App - Acknowledged viewer feedback about Procreate being an excellent graphics app for iPad that deserved mention in a previous episode Shortcuts Corner Smart Bulb Automation - Solved a problem where smart bulbs were turning on too dim when returning home, showing how to properly set up HomeKit automations with specific brightness levels Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today 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.

Head into the world of data management with hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore essential apps to help you organize and action your data more effectively. From storing manuals to creating databases and automating with shortcuts, this episode provides practical solutions for both personal and professional data needs. DEVONThink - A powerful app for storing and searching documents like manuals, with annotation features and the ability to create links to specific sections of documents Tap Forms - The spiritual successor to Bento, allowing users to create custom forms and databases with various field types and options for viewing and organizing data Airtable - A versatile database service that integrates with automation tools and offers various views (grid, Kanban, calendar) to organize and visualize data Notion - Described as a great "dumping spot" for storing all kinds of information, offering a different approach to data management than Airtable Apple News New iPad Air with M3 Chip - Apple announced the new iPad Air with M3 chip supporting Apple Intelligence, available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) models New Magic Keyboard - Features a 14-key function row and larger trackpad, priced at $269 for 11-inch and $319 for 13-inch models Updated Base iPad - Now includes double the storage capacity and features the A16 chip Feedback CarPlay Directions - Addressed a viewer question about stopping CarPlay from automatically suggesting directions home, with tips on using alternative map apps Procreate App - Acknowledged viewer feedback about Procreate being an excellent graphics app for iPad that deserved mention in a previous episode Shortcuts Corner Smart Bulb Automation - Solved a problem where smart bulbs were turning on too dim when returning home, showing how to properly set up HomeKit automations with specific brightness levels Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today 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.

Head into the world of data management with hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore essential apps to help you organize and action your data more effectively. From storing manuals to creating databases and automating with shortcuts, this episode provides practical solutions for both personal and professional data needs. DEVONThink - A powerful app for storing and searching documents like manuals, with annotation features and the ability to create links to specific sections of documents Tap Forms - The spiritual successor to Bento, allowing users to create custom forms and databases with various field types and options for viewing and organizing data Airtable - A versatile database service that integrates with automation tools and offers various views (grid, Kanban, calendar) to organize and visualize data Notion - Described as a great "dumping spot" for storing all kinds of information, offering a different approach to data management than Airtable Apple News New iPad Air with M3 Chip - Apple announced the new iPad Air with M3 chip supporting Apple Intelligence, available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) models New Magic Keyboard - Features a 14-key function row and larger trackpad, priced at $269 for 11-inch and $319 for 13-inch models Updated Base iPad - Now includes double the storage capacity and features the A16 chip Feedback CarPlay Directions - Addressed a viewer question about stopping CarPlay from automatically suggesting directions home, with tips on using alternative map apps Procreate App - Acknowledged viewer feedback about Procreate being an excellent graphics app for iPad that deserved mention in a previous episode Shortcuts Corner Smart Bulb Automation - Solved a problem where smart bulbs were turning on too dim when returning home, showing how to properly set up HomeKit automations with specific brightness levels Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today 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.

Head into the world of data management with hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore essential apps to help you organize and action your data more effectively. From storing manuals to creating databases and automating with shortcuts, this episode provides practical solutions for both personal and professional data needs. DEVONThink - A powerful app for storing and searching documents like manuals, with annotation features and the ability to create links to specific sections of documents Tap Forms - The spiritual successor to Bento, allowing users to create custom forms and databases with various field types and options for viewing and organizing data Airtable - A versatile database service that integrates with automation tools and offers various views (grid, Kanban, calendar) to organize and visualize data Notion - Described as a great "dumping spot" for storing all kinds of information, offering a different approach to data management than Airtable Apple News New iPad Air with M3 Chip - Apple announced the new iPad Air with M3 chip supporting Apple Intelligence, available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) models New Magic Keyboard - Features a 14-key function row and larger trackpad, priced at $269 for 11-inch and $319 for 13-inch models Updated Base iPad - Now includes double the storage capacity and features the A16 chip Feedback CarPlay Directions - Addressed a viewer question about stopping CarPlay from automatically suggesting directions home, with tips on using alternative map apps Procreate App - Acknowledged viewer feedback about Procreate being an excellent graphics app for iPad that deserved mention in a previous episode Shortcuts Corner Smart Bulb Automation - Solved a problem where smart bulbs were turning on too dim when returning home, showing how to properly set up HomeKit automations with specific brightness levels Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today 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.

Head into the world of data management with hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore essential apps to help you organize and action your data more effectively. From storing manuals to creating databases and automating with shortcuts, this episode provides practical solutions for both personal and professional data needs. DEVONThink - A powerful app for storing and searching documents like manuals, with annotation features and the ability to create links to specific sections of documents Tap Forms - The spiritual successor to Bento, allowing users to create custom forms and databases with various field types and options for viewing and organizing data Airtable - A versatile database service that integrates with automation tools and offers various views (grid, Kanban, calendar) to organize and visualize data Notion - Described as a great "dumping spot" for storing all kinds of information, offering a different approach to data management than Airtable Apple News New iPad Air with M3 Chip - Apple announced the new iPad Air with M3 chip supporting Apple Intelligence, available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) models New Magic Keyboard - Features a 14-key function row and larger trackpad, priced at $269 for 11-inch and $319 for 13-inch models Updated Base iPad - Now includes double the storage capacity and features the A16 chip Feedback CarPlay Directions - Addressed a viewer question about stopping CarPlay from automatically suggesting directions home, with tips on using alternative map apps Procreate App - Acknowledged viewer feedback about Procreate being an excellent graphics app for iPad that deserved mention in a previous episode Shortcuts Corner Smart Bulb Automation - Solved a problem where smart bulbs were turning on too dim when returning home, showing how to properly set up HomeKit automations with specific brightness levels Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today 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.

In this episode, the Team chats with Haley Moore, VP of Design, about her career path from designer to manager and how she came to terms with embracing her natural ability to lead projects and being comfortable managing a team of very skilled designers. She discusses taking leaps in her career in order to not lean away from her natural skillsets, even if they are hard to recognize, and being ok with the concept of not being the best at something. Haley also discusses the traits and qualities she looks for when hiring a new designer, including how to share a bit of yourself with your interviewers. Kristen discusses Bigfoot (again), and Haley unwinds with snacks on the floor to deal with burnout.Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark CelaHost, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen PericleousHost, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan LawsonHost, Website Director - Lauren DeMarks

While things are improving, traditionally, professions like law have not catered well to a diversity of idiosyncratic personal needs. Here, one senior in-house counsel reflects on her experiences with neurodivergence and how she identified ways that she could flourish vocationally. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Procreate head of legal Sarah Standen about her work in intellectual property at a software company, why it is so important to talk about neurodivergence in law, her own experiences and diagnoses, and the stigma that is often attached to neurodivergence across the community. Standen also reflects on how her diagnoses led her to identify the best pathway forward for her career-wise and how she could play to her strengths and interests, the thought process and practical steps she undertook, the questions one needs to ask of one's self, and what excites her about her own journey moving forward.  

Why is visual communication essential for leadership and driving business success? In this episode of The CEO Project, Jim Schleckser speaks with Olina Glindevi, the Visual Agile Coach and author of The Visual Agile Coach Playbook. Olina shares her unique approach to integrating visual communication techniques into Agile practices to foster better engagement, communication, and value delivery within teams. Drawing on her extensive experience in IT and Agile roles such as Scrum Master and Agile Coach, Olina showcases how visual tools can help leaders and teams streamline their processes, adapt Agile frameworks to their contexts, and align organizational goals effectively. She also provides insights into the cultural and practical applications of visual techniques, ensuring they remain accessible and impactful regardless of individual artistic skill. Key Takeaways: → Visual communication clarifies and enhances Agile practices, making them more engaging and effective. → Using visuals helps leaders and teams identify the core of complex processes and align their strategies. → Practical tools like Miro and Procreate support hybrid and digital collaboration in Agile environments. → Simplifying communication through visuals fosters stronger alignment across diverse organizational cultures. → Conducting retrospectives is essential for continuous improvement and adapting Agile practices to specific needs. More from Olina Glindevi Olina Glindevi is a visual communicator, trainer, and project manager with extensive experience in leadership roles, including Agile Coach, Scrum Master, and Release Train Engineer (RTE). Driven by a passion for Agile methodologies and coaching leadership, Glindevi brings creativity, structure, and a focus on business value to every project. With a proven ability to inspire and motivate, Glindevi excels at bringing people together to achieve common goals. Her coaching-led approach emphasizes communication, visualization, and transparency, creating an environment where teams thrive and deliver high-quality outcomes. She has successfully supported teams and organizations at all levels, fostering alignment, collaboration, and engagement. Find her book Online: The Visual Agile Coach Playbook Website: https://thevisualagilecoach.com/ LinkedIn: @thevisualagilecoach Instagram: @the_visual_agile_coach Contact: olinasmail@gmail.com If you are an experienced CEO looking to grow your company, visit https://www.TheCEOProject.com You can also reach Jim by email: Jim@TheCEOProject.com LinkedIn: @theceoproject Instagram: @the_ceoproject Twitter/X: @the_CEO_Project Facebook:  @IncCEOproject  

Kyle Webster is arguably the most influential person in digital illustration brushes, period. He started making Photoshop brushes a long time ago, leading to Adobe's acquisition of his brushes and his talent in 2017. In 2024, Kyle left Adobe and joined Procreate in very close succession. I wanted to catch up with Kyle and let him explain what happened, in his own words. IN THIS EPISODE Why did Kyle leave Adobe? What does Kyle think of Procreate compared to Adobe's Fresco and Photoshop? Making brushes in Procreate vs. Photoshop (Key differences) Kyle may or may not know what's coming with Procreate v6 Happy birthday to Thoughts on Illustration! SHOW LINKS Kyle's Newsletter, The Accidental Expert - https://accidental-expert.com/ Kyle's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kyle.t.webster/?hl=en Max Packs Procreate brushes - https://maxpacks.com/ Jing Sketch Procreate brushes - https://jingsketch.com/ HOW TO SUPPORT Share this episode with your friends on Social Media! Like, Comment, Follow, Subscribe! Become a $3 Fan or $8 Drawing Buddy on Patreon. Visit ⁠http://patreon.com/tomfroese⁠ to learn more. CREDITS Music and Cues by Mark Allan Falk - http://www.linktr.ee/semiathletic FIND ME ELSEWHERE Work and Classes - http://www.tomfroese.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/mrtomfroese Daily Drawings - http://www.instagram.com/drawingisimportant

In this mega-sized episode of Two Pixels Off, your hosts Mike Janda and Brad Hussey dive deep into tools, platforms, and what really makes a creative project shine—hint: it's not just the software. From design tools like Photoshop, Affinity Designer, and Canva, to web platforms like WordPress and Wix Studio, we uncover what matters most in your creative journey. Spoiler: it's all about the Touch of the Master's Hand.

Stupid News 12-9-2024 6am …She gets traffic tickets from all over the country …He was naked from the waste down and holding a carpet cleaner …How does Grimace Procreate?

How do you explain to someone that you're a professional cartoonist? More importantly — should you even try?! Also, Dave and Brad share details about the software they use, and Brad extolls the virtues of a Patreon content exchange.On Today's Show...How do you explain to people that you're a professional cartoonist?What software is best for comics?Take a break this holidayPatreon content exchangeSummaryIn this conversation, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the challenges of explaining their profession as cartoonists to others, as well as the misconceptions surrounding the field. Next, they explain the significance of using the right software for comic creation. They emphasize the need for cartoonists to be aware of the technical aspects of their work, particularly when it comes to color formats and printing. Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett emphasize the advantages of tools like Clip Studio Paint and Adobe products. They also highlight the significance of taking breaks during the holiday season to recharge creatively. The conversation shifts to strategies for Patreon content exchanges, where they share insights on effectively reaching out to other creators and the benefits of collaboration in building audiences.TakeawaysExplaining the profession of cartooning can be challenging.Many people don't believe cartooning is a viable career.Using the right software is crucial for comic creation.Procreate has limitations for professional comic artists.CMYK vs. RGB is an essential distinction for printing.Cartoonists often face misconceptions about their work.The number of professional cartoonists is quite limited.It's essential to enjoy and embrace being a cartoonist. Robust software provides better control over comic creation.Clip Studio Paint excels in paneling and drawing processes.Adobe products are preferred for final layout and printing.Taking breaks during the holidays is essential for creativity.Patreon content exchanges can enhance audience engagement.Networking in real life can facilitate collaboration opportunities.Cross-promotion is a valuable strategy for creators.It's essential to under-promise and over-deliver to Patreon backers.Familiarity with tools leads to better results in comic creation.Long-term strategies yield better audience growth than short-term tactics. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Pros create with Procreate to procreate. Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg and Duncan Trussell. This episode is brought to you by: Cornbread Hemp - Visit cornbreadhemp.com/DUNCAN and use promo code DUNCAN at checkout for 30% Off your first order! VB Health - Visit LoadBoost.com and use code DUNCAN for 10% off of your first order!

Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism's teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The MacVoices panel discusses the changes Adobe made to Fresco, apparently to go after the tablet drawing app market that Procreate dominates. How do the two compare, and how with their respective business models fare? Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby have thoughts before they report on Sonos' improvements, and laugh their way through the cell carriers' assertion that locking phones is good for you.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices07:40 Adobe vs. Procreate10:58 Sonos Feature Restoration12:22 Carriers Locking Phones17:11 New iPhone Accessory30:48 Conclusion and Wrap-Up Links: Bluesky's upcoming premium plan won't give paid users special treatmenthttps://9to5mac.com/2024/10/25/apple-tv-is-on-a-hot-streak-with-new-shows-and-theres-even-more-coming These Sonos App Features Have Been Restoredhttps://lifehacker.com/tech/these-sonos-app-features-have-been-restored Carriers don't want to unlock your iPhone, 'for your own good'https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/23/carriers-dont-want-to-unlock-your-iphone-say-its-for-your-own-good/ Adobe made its painting app completely free to take on Procreatehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24277533/adobe-fresco-painting-app-free-availablility-procreate Astropad launches Bookcase to turn iPhone into a comfortable and smart page-turner - 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2024/10/23/astropad-bookcase-iphone-e-reader/ Bookcase by Astropad Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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The MacVoices panel discusses the changes Adobe made to Fresco, apparently to go after the tablet drawing app market that Procreate dominates. How do the two compare, and how with their respective business models fare? Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby have thoughts before they report on Sonos' improvements, and laugh their way through the cell carriers' assertion that locking phones is good for you.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices 07:40 Adobe vs. Procreate 10:58 Sonos Feature Restoration 12:22 Carriers Locking Phones 17:11 New iPhone Accessory 30:48 Conclusion and Wrap-Up Links: Bluesky's upcoming premium plan won't give paid users special treatment https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/25/apple-tv-is-on-a-hot-streak-with-new-shows-and-theres-even-more-coming These Sonos App Features Have Been Restored https://lifehacker.com/tech/these-sonos-app-features-have-been-restored Carriers don't want to unlock your iPhone, 'for your own good' https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/23/carriers-dont-want-to-unlock-your-iphone-say-its-for-your-own-good/ Adobe made its painting app completely free to take on Procreate https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24277533/adobe-fresco-painting-app-free-availablility-procreate Astropad launches Bookcase to turn iPhone into a comfortable and smart page-turner - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/23/astropad-bookcase-iphone-e-reader/ Bookcase by Astropad Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Apple is finishing October with a bang. Monday brought the official release of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and also for iPads and Macs. Apple also announced a new iMac with an M4 processor on Monday. Tuesday brought the new, smaller, redesigned Mac Mini with M4. What will Wednesday bring? Good chance of MacBook Pros. Plus, there's other tech news to catch up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Vote (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: Trick or Treat? Apple Intelligence and new Macs (06:50) Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac iOS 18.2 with new Apple Intelligence features coming in December, Apple confirms Apple updates the iMac with new colors and an M4 chip Apple announces redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Select the camera type by long long-holding camera icon in the Control Center (22:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30) Britain to axe up to 1.5m lampposts Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory San Francisco's Muni's rail system will spend $212 million to upgrade from floppy disks Hacker returns $19.3 million to drained US government crypto wallet DTrace for Linux comes to Gentoo TAKES McDonald's restaurants finally have a solution to their busted McFlurry machine problem (29:20) Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader (31:30) Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app (35:00) Astronauts return from nearly eight months on ISS after Starliner problems (36:45) Adobe made its painting app completely free to take on Procreate (38:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: Kasso - Bonkers Japanese Skateboarding Show (39:45) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Mic Cover Foam Microphone Windscreen, Condenser Microphone Size A, 1 Pack (41:05) Nate: SmallRig 51" Cell Phone Selfie Stick Tripod with Wireless Remote, Aluminum Portable Cellphone Tripod Freely 10 Meters Bluetooth Remote Control Tripod for iPhone 16 Pro Max/15/14 Pro/14/13, Samsung S22/ S23 Ultra/Android Smartphone via TikTok (43:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (50:25)

  The Friday Five for October 25, 2024: Adobe Fresco Now Completely Free for Everyone Amazon and Walmart Announce Pharmacy Delivery Expansions Stride 2025 Open Enrollment Study KFF Analysis on Med Supp Enrollment Data Medigap Deductibles and OOP Costs for 2025   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Adobe Fresco Now Completely Free for Everyone: Foley, Joe. “Adobe Fresco Is Now Completely Free for All.” Creative Bloq, Creative Bloq, 23 Oct. 2024, www.creativebloq.com/art/digital-art/adobe-fresco-is-now-completely-free-for-all. Gan, Jeremy. “Adobe Fresco's Previously Paywalled Features Are Now Free for Everyone.” Engadget, Engadget, 23 Oct. 2024, www.engadget.com/apps/adobe-frescos-previously-paywalled-features-are-now-free-for-everyone-141956420.html. Weatherbed, Jess. “Adobe Made Its Painting App Completely Free to Take on Procreate.” The Verge, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24277533/adobe-fresco-painting-app-free-availablility-procreate. “Digital Painting and Drawing App | Adobe Fresco.” Adobe.Com, Adobe, www.adobe.com/products/fresco.html. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.   Amazon and Walmart Announce Pharmacy Delivery Expansions: Accelerating Convenience: Walmart Launches Nationwide Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery, Helping Customers Live Better, 22 Oct. 2024, corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/10/22/accelerating-convenience-walmart-launches-nationwide-same-day-pharmacy-delivery-helping-customers-live-better. “Amazon Pharmacy Plans to Expand Same-Day Delivery of Medications to Nearly Half the US in 2025.” Amazon.Com, Amazon, 9 Oct. 2024, www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-pharmacy-expands-same-day-prescription-delivery-united-states. Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D. “Amazon Pharmacy's Rapid Growth Will Soon Make Instant Access to Medication the New Normal.” Forbes.Com, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2024/10/14/amazon-pharmacys-rapid-growth-will-soon-make-instant-access-to-medication-the-new-normal/. Palmer, Annie. “Amazon Same-Day Prescription Delivery Expanding to Nearly Half of U.S. in 2025.” Cnbc.Com, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024, www.cnbc.com/2024/10/09/amazon-same-day-prescription-delivery-expanding-to-half-of-us-in-2025.html. Tong, Noah. “Walmart Offers Same-Day Prescription Delivery with Plans to Reach 49 States.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 22 Oct. 2024, www.fiercehealthcare.com/retail/hlth24-walmart-simplify-online-pharmacy-orders-49-states. Gibson, Kate. “Walmart Plans to Deliver Prescriptions Nationwide in as Little as 30 Minutes.” Edited by Alain Sherter, Cbsnews.Com, CBS, 22 Oct. 2024, www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-prescription-delivery-amazon/.   Stride 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Study: “2025 Annual Open Enrollment Survey - A New Report from Stride.” Blog.Stridehealth.Com, Stride Health, 17 Oct. 2024, blog.stridehealth.com/open-enrollment-2025survey. Popke, Michael. “Almost 75% of ACA Buyers Will Not Compare Plans for 2025.” Benefitspro.Com, BenefitsPro, 21 Oct. 2024, www.benefitspro.com/2024/10/21/almost-75-of-aca-buyers-will-not-compare-plans-for-2025/.   KFF Analysis on Med Supp Enrollment Data: Freed, Meredith, Nancy Ochieng, et al. “Key Facts about Medigap Enrollment and Premiums for Medicare Beneficiaries.” KFF, KFF, 18 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/key-facts-about-medigap-enrollment-and-premiums-for-medicare-beneficiaries/. “Medicare Supplement Enrollment Down Slightly in 2023.” Markfarrah.Com, Mark Farrah Associates, 28 May 2024, www.markfarrah.com/mfa-briefs/medicare-supplement-enrollment-down-slightly-in-2023. Freed, Meredith, Nancy Ochieng, et al. “Medigap May Be Elusive for Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions - Issue Brief - 10506.” KFF, KFF, 18 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/report-section/medigap-may-be-elusive-for-medicare-beneficiaries-with-pre-existing-conditions-issue-brief/.   Medigap Deductibles and OOP Costs for 2025: “F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/f-g-j-deductible-announcements. Accessed 23 Oct. 2024. “K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/k-l-out-of-pocket-limits-announcements. 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In this episode of Retro Podcast, host Retro Lion interviews Yulia, a web designer and Instagram promoter currently living in Bali. Yulia shares her journey from modeling to graphic design, discussing her inspirations and the tools she uses, such as Procreate and Adobe software. The conversation also touches on advice for aspiring graphic designers, the importance of self-learning, and fun anecdotes from their lives, including favorite retro products and experiences.

We often think of the difference between a boy and a man as a matter of age. But Brian Tome says that there can be 15-year-old men and 45-year-old boys, and that the real difference maker in being grown up isn't a matter of the number of years you accumulate but the qualities, behaviors, and mindset you possess.Brian is a pastor and the author of The Five Marks of a Man. Today on the show, Brian unpacks what he thinks are the marks of mature manhood. We talk about the need to have a vision and how life-giving hobbies can create that vision. Brian argues that manhood requires staking out a minority position, being part of a pack, and creating more than you consume. And we discuss the ways men can still be protectors in the 21st century.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Podcast #78: The Myth of Following Your PassionAoM Article: The Ultimate List of Hobbies for Men — 75+ Ideas For Your Free TimeAoM series on the 3 P's of Manhood: Protect, Procreate, Provide AoM Podcast #926: The 5 Shifts of ManhoodAoM Podcast #810: How to Turn a Boy Into a ManAoM Article: Why Are Female Friendships the Ideal? (‘Cause Dude Friendships Also Rock)AoM Article: Modern Maturity — Create More, Consume LessBrian's Man CampConnect With Brian TomeBrian's website

Take Drawing is Important on Skillshare — https://skl.sh/3UWWY00 — Use my link to get 30 free days on the platform!Just like saving money in the bank, your drawings can gain interest over time. In this episode I explain how this works, and I share how this principle has yielded both creative and financial rewards in my own life. I open up the episode with some recap from the summer! In the end you'll learn how to set your daily drawing practice up for success with my 5-step plan. Happy to be back for Season 3!How to SupportShare this episode and podcast with a friend! — https://thoughts-on-illustration.simplecast.com/episodes/let-your-ideas-gain-interest-over-timeBecome a Drawing Buddy on Patreon — http://patreon.com/tomfroeseLike and follow/subscribe!Episode LinksInky Maps (Procreate Edition) — Create an Analog-Inspired Map on Your iPad — https://skl.sh/3Swd9SKDrawing is Important — https://skl.sh/3UWWY00In This EpisodeIntroOpening thoughts and summer recapNew ClassThe Friday Five newsletter on SubstackMain ContentBanking your ideas and drawingsWhat do I mean by this?Example: My daily drawing practiceEvolution - we don't just evolve forward, but see how we were evolved in the pastMindset: Not about creating "great" work in the moment, just showing upLater, seeing with fresh eyes, appreciating what we didn't beforeThe PlanPurposeMediaInspiration SourceSustainable ScheduleSharing Strategy2 examples of how it yielded fruitPublished in a bookBecame the basis of a major Skillshare classOutro PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineerhttps://linktr.ee/semiathleticAll Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk. FIND ME ELSEWHERE www.tomfroese.com

Why is the CEO of Procreate promising the company will never integrate generative AI into its products? Plus Patrick Beja is here to give us the French perspective on the French arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. And the NotePin from Plaud promises to be a better AI wearable for remembering everything.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Why is the CEO of Procreate promising the company will never integrate generative AI into its products? Plus Patrick Beja is here to give us the French perspective on the French arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. And the NotePin from Plaud promises to be a better AI wearable for remembering everything. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

We reflect on the rise of DevOps and the frustrating dynamics that led to it. Plus, tech's latest bright idea: Roombas with attitude.

Yes, we have all been p0wned; more Tesla recalls; Waymo honking greetings; Cruise recalls robotaxi fleet; more OpenAI content deals; Cortex delivers both fewer and more errors; just how bad was Musk's Twitter deal; billionaire calls major crypto PAC stupid & selfish; the Acolyte not getting renewed; Disney+ no longer a safe space; Chick-Fil-A streaming service; Megalopolis trailer shenanigans; revisiting Ted Lasso, House of Cards; the Anonymous; Alien: Romulus; more Overcast stuff; Sonos can't unroll app update; Procreate condemns GenAI; subscription sous vide.Sponsors:1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/xam. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!Show notes at https://gog.show/662FOLLOW UPNPD Breach CheckTesla issues an in-person recall for its Model X SUVMicrosoft will release controversial Windows Recall AI search feature to testers in OctoberTexas judge blocks the FTC from enforcing its ban on noncompete agreementsIN THE NEWSWaymo director says the company's cars won't honk at each other anymoreCruise recalls robotaxi fleet to resolve federal safety probeOpenAI will now use content from Wired, Vogue and The New Yorker in ChatGPT's responsesArs Technica content is now available in OpenAI servicesThis invention has just destroyed the Internet forever: It programmes 100 million times faster than a human beingIn a leaked recording, Amazon cloud chief tells employees that most developers could stop coding soon as AI takes overBankers Have Lost So Much Money Thanks to Elon's Terrible Twitter DealBillionaire Pulls Support From Major Crypto PAC, Says It's Too ‘Stupid' and ‘Selfish'MEDIA CANDYStar Wars: The Acolyte isn't getting a second seasonDon't Expect Boba Fett to Make an Appearance In The Mandalorian and GroguAfter massive public outcry, Disney stops attempt to kill lawsuit after killing restaurant guestDisney+ is no longer a safe space after it added Hulu contentChick-Fil-A Reportedly Planning to Launch a Reality TV Streaming ServiceDenny's New Beetlejuice Menu Could Give You SandwormsMegalopolis‘s New Trailer Prepares You for a Critical BacklashLionsgate Admits Using Fake Quotes in New Megalopolis TrailerRevisting Ted LassoHouse of CardsThe AnonymousAlien: RomulusAPPS & DOODADSOvercast Account LinkApple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows“Disappointing”: Sonos CEO says old, user-preferred app can't be re-releasediPad Illustration App Procreate Condemns Generative AIProcreateAnova will charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscriptionInstant Pot Accu Slim Sous Vide 800W Precision Cooker,Immersion Circulator,Ultra-Quiet Fast-Heating with Big Touchscreen Accurate Temperature and Time Control,WaterproofCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSPhil Donahue, talk show host pioneer and husband of Marlo Thomas, dies at 88Alain Delon, Seductive Star of European Cinema, Dies at 88Zorro 1975 | Alain Delon, Stanley Baker | Action, Adventure, Comedy | Full Length MovieAlain Delon's family refuse to put down pet dog the actor wanted to be buried withNasir Ahmed: An Unsung Hero of Digital Media His digital-compression breakthrough helped make JPEGs and MPEGs possibleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys review how the DNC has courted creators and developed "content moments" that are going viral. Chick-Fil-A just launched a streaming strategy and Procreate vows to never leverage generative AI. Wins and losses include the Savannah Bananas and Snoop Dogg. Rants and raves include Robert's take on DNC creators while Joe talks about the NSYNC and Deadpool integration. ----- This week's links: The DNC Finally "Gets" Content Chick-Fil-A Launches Streaming Service Procreate Says No to Gen AI Snoop & Solo Brands Make Up Bananas Ink TV Deal NSYNC Takes Off w/Deadpool Integration ----- This week's sponsor: Get the latest marketing trends in AI today. Download for free at Hubspot.com/ai-marketing. ------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. Catch and subscribe to our NEW show on YouTube. NOTE: You can get captions there. Subscribe to Joe Pulizzi's Orangeletter and get two free downloads direct from Joe. Subscribe to Robert Rose's newsletter at Experience Advisors.

Sign up to Simtheory for an AI workspace: https://simtheory.aiTry ideogram 2.0 on Simtheory---CHAPTERS:00:00 - Ideogram 2.0: Your new AI graphics designer?23:46 - Microsoft Phi 3.5 Initial Impressions & Thoughts + Boom Factor38:51 - AI workspace productivity: how much is your productivity worth?55:08 - Procreate's Anti AI Movement: Marketing or a New Category?1:07:06 - Chris's thoughts on Phi-3.5 Fine Tuning & Lack of Documentation, Accessibility of Models to Try---To see images from the show join our Discord community: https://thisdayinai.comShow notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/68-ep74Thanks for listening, your comments, reviews and support of the show. We really appreciate it and love hearing from you.PS. Tasmanian YouTuber Chris mentions: https://www.youtube.com/@UCalOFVbIxEAWIV5LHGkKcnw

Several Microsoft apps for macOS have been found to have security vulnerabilities. Fortnite returns to the iPhone in the EU. Select people have received demos of the upcoming visionOS 2.0. 9th-gen iPads are available at Amazon and Best Buy for the lowest price ever: $199! And what could be Apple's biggest competition in India? It couldn't be itself and used iPhone sellers, could it? The English Premier League will ditch its hated VAR Offside Tech for a fleet of iPhones. Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products. Flaws in Microsoft apps could let attackers spy on users. Jason's interview with Zach Gage. Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow. Competing in search — Benedict Evans. "Apple is apparently giving Secret (or just "private") Demos showing off VisionOS 2.0 features that have yet to appear in beta, plus some kind of enterprise AR demos." California driver's licenses to be available on Apple, Google wallets. Apple iPad 9th Gen hits $199 for first time. Apple Podcasts launches on the web. Apple's first India-made iPhone Pro models coming this year. iPhone 16 Pro's new color could be called 'Desert Titanium'. Apple's biggest competition in India? Used iPhone sellers. Apple's HomePod and iPad hybrid tabletop robot with an arm spotted in the supply chain, estimated to cost $1,000. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: The Famous Internet Cafe Andy's Pick: "Sounds of Apple" & the Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Alex's Pick: Deliciously Ella Jason's Pick: Carbon Copy Cloner 7 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Several Microsoft apps for macOS have been found to have security vulnerabilities. Fortnite returns to the iPhone in the EU. Select people have received demos of the upcoming visionOS 2.0. 9th-gen iPads are available at Amazon and Best Buy for the lowest price ever: $199! And what could be Apple's biggest competition in India? It couldn't be itself and used iPhone sellers, could it? The English Premier League will ditch its hated VAR Offside Tech for a fleet of iPhones. Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products. Flaws in Microsoft apps could let attackers spy on users. Jason's interview with Zach Gage. Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow. Competing in search — Benedict Evans. "Apple is apparently giving Secret (or just "private") Demos showing off VisionOS 2.0 features that have yet to appear in beta, plus some kind of enterprise AR demos." California driver's licenses to be available on Apple, Google wallets. Apple iPad 9th Gen hits $199 for first time. Apple Podcasts launches on the web. Apple's first India-made iPhone Pro models coming this year. iPhone 16 Pro's new color could be called 'Desert Titanium'. Apple's biggest competition in India? Used iPhone sellers. Apple's HomePod and iPad hybrid tabletop robot with an arm spotted in the supply chain, estimated to cost $1,000. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: The Famous Internet Cafe Andy's Pick: "Sounds of Apple" & the Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Alex's Pick: Deliciously Ella Jason's Pick: Carbon Copy Cloner 7 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

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Episode 391: Neal and Toby chat about popular design app Procreate stance made against generative AI, led by its CEO. Then, 7-Eleven parent company is offered a buyout by Canadian company Circle K, which could change the face of convenience stores across America and Asia. Next, a labor dispute might bring Canada's rail network to screeching stop, potentially costing billions of dollars to North America's supply chain. Meanwhile, the hot startup boom of 2021 is starting to come crashing down as more and more startups are flaming out. Also, Toby looks at the latest trend of wedding invites made by text message. Lastly, a mayoral candidate in Wyoming's capital city is promising to use AI to make official decisions.  Visit https://www.massmutual.com/ for help with your financial planning Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Missing Tech Mogul  02:00 - CEO against AI 07:40 - 7-Eleven Buyout? 11:30 - Potential Canadian Rail Strike  16:30 - Startups are struggling  21:10 - Text Wedding Invites 23:20 - AI Wyoming Mayor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several Microsoft apps for macOS have been found to have security vulnerabilities. Fortnite returns to the iPhone in the EU. Select people have received demos of the upcoming visionOS 2.0. 9th-gen iPads are available at Amazon and Best Buy for the lowest price ever: $199! And what could be Apple's biggest competition in India? It couldn't be itself and used iPhone sellers, could it? The English Premier League will ditch its hated VAR Offside Tech for a fleet of iPhones. Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products. Flaws in Microsoft apps could let attackers spy on users. Jason's interview with Zach Gage. Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow. Competing in search — Benedict Evans. "Apple is apparently giving Secret (or just "private") Demos showing off VisionOS 2.0 features that have yet to appear in beta, plus some kind of enterprise AR demos." California driver's licenses to be available on Apple, Google wallets. Apple iPad 9th Gen hits $199 for first time. Apple Podcasts launches on the web. Apple's first India-made iPhone Pro models coming this year. iPhone 16 Pro's new color could be called 'Desert Titanium'. Apple's biggest competition in India? Used iPhone sellers. Apple's HomePod and iPad hybrid tabletop robot with an arm spotted in the supply chain, estimated to cost $1,000. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: The Famous Internet Cafe Andy's Pick: "Sounds of Apple" & the Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Alex's Pick: Deliciously Ella Jason's Pick: Carbon Copy Cloner 7 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Timestamps: 0:00 some cats drag COOL things 0:07 Microsoft blocks Win11 install loophole 1:18 Procreate pledges to never use gen. AI 2:18 National Public Data confirms breach 4:12 QUICK BITS INTRO 4:18 Intel core Ultra 200 lineup leaks 4:57 Raspberry Pi 5 2GB version 5:36 Zotac Zone pre-orders 6:04 Is Fitbit gone? We don't know 6:36 Tesla recruiting Optimus trainers News Sources: https://lmg.gg/A5Tdv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several Microsoft apps for macOS have been found to have security vulnerabilities. Fortnite returns to the iPhone in the EU. Select people have received demos of the upcoming visionOS 2.0. 9th-gen iPads are available at Amazon and Best Buy for the lowest price ever: $199! And what could be Apple's biggest competition in India? It couldn't be itself and used iPhone sellers, could it? The English Premier League will ditch its hated VAR Offside Tech for a fleet of iPhones. Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products. Flaws in Microsoft apps could let attackers spy on users. Jason's interview with Zach Gage. Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow. Competing in search — Benedict Evans. "Apple is apparently giving Secret (or just "private") Demos showing off VisionOS 2.0 features that have yet to appear in beta, plus some kind of enterprise AR demos." California driver's licenses to be available on Apple, Google wallets. Apple iPad 9th Gen hits $199 for first time. Apple Podcasts launches on the web. Apple's first India-made iPhone Pro models coming this year. iPhone 16 Pro's new color could be called 'Desert Titanium'. Apple's biggest competition in India? Used iPhone sellers. Apple's HomePod and iPad hybrid tabletop robot with an arm spotted in the supply chain, estimated to cost $1,000. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: The Famous Internet Cafe Andy's Pick: "Sounds of Apple" & the Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Alex's Pick: Deliciously Ella Jason's Pick: Carbon Copy Cloner 7 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Let's talk about five apps that you may not have used before that can really level up your sewing. We're going to cover apps you can use to get creative while you plan your sewing, apps that help you stay organized, and even my favorite app for helping you sketch your projects.