POPULARITY
Q&A223: Do we self-host anything? What impact does cybercrime have on privacy in the public perception? Do PWAs put your other browsing at risk? VMs vs containers, Acrobat alternatives with OCR, and IPv6. Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded or XMR Chat: https://xmrchat.com/surveillancepodWelcome to the Surveillance Report Q&A - featuring Techlore & The New Oil answering your questions about privacy and security.❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod
The tRPC team declares v11 officially production-ready. tRPC allows devs to build typesafe APIs with types that can be shared on the client and server, and now it has support for TanStack Query v5, the ability to send and receive non-JSON data content types, improved support for RSCs, and the ability to stream responses.After the Next.js security incident a few weeks back, Netlify writes an open letter around the challenges Next.js poses when not hosted on Vercel. It raises valid points like a lack of adapters, no production grade documentation for serverless deployments, no visible roadmap or release schedule, and a disregard for open web standards, among others.Firefox is finally adding support for progressive web apps (PWAs), but its web app support will intentionally not look, feel, or behave the same way similar features do in other browsers.News:Paige - tRPC v11Jack - Firefox will support PWAs (finally)TJ - Next.js Netlify deployment dramaBonus News:Styled-components enter maintenance modeNew Bare JS runtimeWindsurf and Netlify partnership (and docs on the feature)What Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - Squeeze Me novelJack - Pickup Music siteTJ - Mario Kart WorldThanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, explore our website and reach us via email, or talk to us on X, Bluesky, or YouTube.Front-end Fire websiteBlue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fireFollow us on Bluesky @front-end-fire.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel @Front-EndFirePodcast
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/544 http://relay.fm/connected/544 Myke's Nightmares 544 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like. The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like. clean 5189 The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Turbulence Forecast: Find out how turbulent will your flight be with tailored and handcrafted forecasts. Download now. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CONNECTED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Pro tip: use an IR illuminator to use the Vision Pro in the dark: r/VisionPro Use Apple Vision Pro on an airplane or train with Travel Mode - Apple Support John Voorhees: "Ten years ago today, I launched an app..." Apple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - Bloomberg Apple puts Vision Pro creator in charge of Siri as Apple Intelligence rollout falters - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Gurman: Tim Cook Has Put Mike Rockwell in Charge of Siri, Reporting to Craig Federighi Daring Fireball: 'Hey Siri, What Month Is It?' Apple Exclusively Selling New 4-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand - MacRumors Dock di ricarica wireless BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 2 in 1 di Belkin con MagSafe - Antracite - Apple (IT) The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories Introducing two new PebbleOS watches - Eric Migicovsky PebbleOS Watches Preorder Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones - Eric Migicovsky EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone - 9to5Mac Apple says EU interoperability requirements enable unfettered access to the iPhone, risks customer security and privacy - 9to5Mac This Open-Source E-Ink Screen Is My Favorite New Gadget - YouTube Latest iPhone 17 Pro Dummies Highlight Apple's New Part-Glass Design - MacRumors Revealed: Entire iPhone 17 Lineup's Striking New Camera Designs - MacRumors
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/544 http://relay.fm/connected/544 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like. The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like. clean 5189 The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Turbulence Forecast: Find out how turbulent will your flight be with tailored and handcrafted forecasts. Download now. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CONNECTED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Pro tip: use an IR illuminator to use the Vision Pro in the dark: r/VisionPro Use Apple Vision Pro on an airplane or train with Travel Mode - Apple Support John Voorhees: "Ten years ago today, I launched an app..." Apple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - Bloomberg Apple puts Vision Pro creator in charge of Siri as Apple Intelligence rollout falters - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Gurman: Tim Cook Has Put Mike Rockwell in Charge of Siri, Reporting to Craig Federighi Daring Fireball: 'Hey Siri, What Month Is It?' Apple Exclusively Selling New 4-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand - MacRumors Dock di ricarica wireless BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 2 in 1 di Belkin con MagSafe - Antracite - Apple (IT) The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories Introducing two new PebbleOS watches - Eric Migicovsky PebbleOS Watches Preorder Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones - Eric Migicovsky EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone - 9to5Mac Apple says EU interoperability requirements enable unfettered access to the iPhone, risks customer security and privacy - 9to5Mac This Open-Source E-Ink Screen Is My Favorite New Gadget - YouTube Latest iPhone 17 Pro Dummies Highlight Apple's New Part-Glass Design - MacRumors Revealed: Entire iPhone 17 Lineup's Striking New Camera Designs - MacRumors
Video - https://youtu.be/LhV4Spv86JQ Shortcuts vs. PWAs: Which one truly elevates your online experience? This concise, lighthearted piece uncovers surprising insights that just might change the way you browse—without giving away the biggest reveals. Dive in for a fresh take on these modern tools and discover which option best suits your digital routine. I used ChatGPT-4o, VLC, ScreenPal, and Pictory.ai to put this information together. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o
In today's jam-packed episode, Charles, AJ, and Dan, along with special guest Danny Moerkerke, a seasoned freelance JavaScript web developer from Amsterdam. They dive deep into the fascinating world of web development, focusing on the capabilities and future of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), comparing them to native apps, and discussing the technical intricacies involved.AJ shares his latest project on passkeys and the challenges of transitioning clients, while Dan gives us a glimpse into his social media habits and movie recommendations. Danny enlightens us with his experiences at IKEA and his passion for web components, PWAs, and crucial APIs like the Wake Lock and Background Sync.They explore the complex interplay between service workers, caching for offline functionality, and the barriers to widespread PWA adoption, particularly on iOS. Plus, they dive into practical applications of these technologies, from gaming to improving podcast accessibility for offline listening.So, tune in as they unravel the technical hurdles, share insightful demos, and debate the future of web and native app development. It's an episode packed with knowledge, practical advice, and a bit of fun along the way!SocialsLinkedIn: Danny MoerkerkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.
HTML All The Things - Web Development, Web Design, Small Business
Level up your vanilla JavaScript with these powerful Web APIs that every developer should know. In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into essential Web APIs that can take your web development skills to the next level. Discover how Web APIs differ from external APIs and explore their powerful capabilities—from manipulating the DOM and fetching data to enabling offline functionality for native app-like uses (ie PWAs). They'll cover must-know APIs like Fetch, Storage, and Service Worker, along with user experience (and native app-like) boosters like Geolocation and Notifications. Tune in to learn practical applications, security tips, and best practices that will help you create fast, interactive, and native-like web apps. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/web-apis-that-every-javascript-developer-should-know Thanks to Wix Studio for sponsoring this episode! Check out Wix Studio, the web platform tailored to designers, developers, and marketers via this link: https://www.wix.com/studio
Hoje é dia de falar de progressive web apps! Neste episódio, conversamos sobre o estado atual dos PWAs, e como suas tecnologias (e devs) se relacionam com o resto do encontro entre os ecossistemas de desenvolvimento web e mobile. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que não quer instalar nada Vinny Neves, Líder de Front-End na Alura Charleston “Charlinho” Campos , Arquiteto de Software e Instrutor da Alura Mário Souto, o Dev Soutinho, Lead Software Engineer no Nubank
Today in the Creator's Lab, Tony Dang joins Elixir Wizards Sundi Myint and Owen Bickford to break down his journey of creating a local-first, offline-ready to-do app using Phoenix LiveView, Svelte, and CRDTs (Conflict-free Replicated Data Types). Tony explains why offline functionality matters and how this feature can transform various apps. He shares insights on different libraries, algorithms, and techniques for building local-first experiences and highlights the advantages of Elixir and Phoenix LiveView. Tony also shares his go-to tools, like Inertia.js for connecting Phoenix backends with JavaScript frontends, and favorite Elixir packages like Oban, Joken, and Hammer, offering a toolkit for anyone building powerful, adaptable applications. Topics discussed in this episode: Tony Dang's background from mechanical engineer to web developer Building an offline-enabled to-do app with Phoenix LiveView and Svelte CRDTs: Conflict-free Replicated Data Types for merging changes offline How to make a LiveView app work offline Sending full state updates vs. incremental updates for performance optimization Inspiring others through open-source projects and community contributions Learning vanilla Phoenix and Channels to understand LiveView better Handling stale CSRF tokens when reconnecting to a LiveView app offline Exploring service workers and browser APIs for managing offline connectivity Balancing the use of JavaScript and Elixir in web development Fostering a supportive and inspiring Elixir community Links mentioned: Working in Elevators: How to build an offline-enabled, real-time todo app (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX9-lq0LL9Q) w/ LiveView, Svelte, & Yjs Tony's Twitter: https://x.com/tonydangblog https://liveview-svelte-pwa.fly.dev/ https://github.com/tonydangblog/liveview-svelte-pwa CRDT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict-freereplicateddatatype PWA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressivewebapp https://github.com/josevalim/sync https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte https://github.com/woutdp/livesvelte https://github.com/yjs/yjs https://github.com/satoren/yex https://github.com/y-crdt/y-crdt https://linear.app/ https://github.com/automerge/automerge https://hexdocs.pm/phoenix/1.4.0-rc.1/presence.html Vaxine, the Rich CRDT Database for ElixirPhoenix Apps (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2c5eWIfziY) | James Arthur | Code BEAM America 2022 https://github.com/electric-sql/vaxine Hybrid Logical Clocks https://muratbuffalo.blogspot.com/2014/07/hybrid-logical-clocks.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/256(number) CSRF Tokens in LiveView https://hexdocs.pm/phoenixliveview/Phoenix.LiveView.html#getconnectparams/1 https://hexdocs.pm/phoenix/channels.html Authentication with Passkeys (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lFmBcH3vX-JNIgxW3THUy7REthSRFEI) Talk by Tony https://www.meetup.com/dc-elixir/ https://github.com/rails/rails https://github.com/facebook/react-native https://github.com/vuejs https://github.com/laravel/laravel https://hexdocs.pm/phoenixliveview/js-interop.html https://github.com/inertiajs https://github.com/inertiajs/inertia-phoenix https://savvycal.com/ https://github.com/wojtekmach/req https://github.com/oban-bg/oban https://github.com/joken-elixir/joken https://github.com/ExHammer/hammer Special Guest: Tony Dang.
In this episode, we're joined by Tolks and Icebergy! We discussed recent activity in the trenches, the memecoin narrative rebrand, and Progressive Web Apps. Additionally, we covered the recent launch of Unichain, and its impact on DeFi. Our guests also gave their thoughts on the current state of public and private markets, their experience using Echo, and what apps are actively being used today. Finally, we closed the episode with advice on how to deal with the growing toxicity in crypto. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Chaos Labs recently launched its new flagship oracle product, Edge with Jupiter. Edge has already secured $30 billion in trading volume over the last 2 months, establishing Edge by Chaos as an immediate leader in the low-latency oracle category. The protocol design blends market context and price data, reflecting Chaos' central thesis that risk data and price data are inextricably linked. Follow and reach out to @chaos_labs on X to learn more! -- Fuel Ignition launches as a high-performance Ethereum L2, running on consumer hardware to combat blockchain centralization. Powered by FuelVM, it offers fast, low-cost transactions with Ethereum and Solana wallet support. Explore our growing ecosystem of DApps for crypto management, DEXs, lending, and more. Visit fuel.network to learn more and start building for tomorrow, today! -- Follow Icebergy: https://x.com/icebergy_ Follow Tolks: https://x.com/_tolks Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:12) Activity in the Trenches (7:41) The Memecoin Rebrand (10:40) Mobile Wallets, Telegram Trading, and PWAs (20:25) Thoughts on Unichain (35:28) Chaos Labs Ad (36:01) Fuel Ad (36:24) Public vs Private Markets (39:50) Managing an Echo Group (43:44) What Apps Are Actively Being Used? (52:52) Polymarket Activity Post Election (55:42) Crypto Nihilism & Toxicity -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
How Mike plans to win the Clone Wars with Dokku, we review some shocking developer data and say goodbye to another project DMCA'd by Apple.
The malware used, which ESET has named NGate, has the unique ability to relay NFC data from victims' payment cards via a malicious app installed on their Android devices to the device of a perpetrator waiting at an ATM. ESET researchers uncovered a crimeware campaign that targeted clients at three Czech banks. The primary goal of this campaign was to facilitate unauthorized ATM withdrawals from the victims' bank accounts. This was achieved by relaying near field communication (NFC) data from the victims' physical payment cards via their compromised Android smartphones by using the NGate Android malware to the attacker's device. The attacker then used this data to perform ATM transactions. If this method failed, the attacker had a fallback plan to transfer funds from the victims' accounts to other bank accounts. "We haven't seen this novel NFC relay technique in any previously discovered Android malware. The technique is based on a tool called NFCGate, designed by students at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, to capture, analyze, or alter NFC traffic; therefore, we named this new malware family NGate," says Lukas Stefanko, who discovered the novel threat and technique. Victims downloaded and installed the malware after being deceived into thinking they were communicating with their bank and that their device was compromised. In reality, the victims had unknowingly compromised their own Android devices by previously downloading and installing an app from a link in a deceptive SMS message about a potential tax return. It's important to note that NGate was never available on the official Google Play store. NGate Android malware is related to the phishing activities of a threat actor that has operated in Czechia since November 2023. However, ESET believes these activities were put on hold following the arrest of a suspect in March 2024. ESET Research first noticed the threat actor targeting clients of prominent Czech banks starting at the end of November 2023. The malware was delivered via short-lived domains impersonating legitimate banking websites or official mobile banking apps available on the Google Play store. These fraudulent domains were identified through the ESET Brand Intelligence Service, which provides monitoring of threats targeting a client's brand. During the same month, ESET reported the findings to its clients. The attackers leveraged the potential of progressive web apps (PWAs), as ESET reported in a previous publication, only to later refine their strategies by employing a more sophisticated version of PWAs known as WebAPKs. Eventually, the operation culminated in the deployment of NGate malware. In March 2024, ESET Research discovered that NGate Android malware became available on the same distribution domains that were previously used to facilitate phishing campaigns delivering malicious PWAs and WebAPKs. After being installed and opened, NGate displays a fake website that asks for the user's banking information, which is then sent to the attacker's server. In addition to its phishing capabilities, NGate malware also comes with a tool called NFCGate, which is misused to relay NFC data between two devices - the device of a victim and the device of the perpetrator. Some of these features only work on rooted devices; however, in this case, relaying NFC traffic is possible from non-rooted devices as well. NGate also prompts its victims to enter sensitive information like their banking client ID, date of birth, and the PIN code for their banking card. It also asks them to turn on the NFC feature on their smartphones. Then, victims are instructed to place their payment card at the back of their smartphone until the malicious app recognizes the card. In addition to the technique used by the NGate malware, an attacker with physical access to payment cards can potentially copy and emulate them. This technique could be employed by an attacker attempting to read cards through unattended purses, wallets,...
[Referências do Episódio] Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications - https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/be-careful-what-you-pwish-for-phishing-in-pwa-applications/ New Backdoor Targeting Taiwan Employs Stealthy Communications - https://symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com/threat-intelligence/taiwan-malware-dns GreenCharlie Infrastructure Targeting US Political Entities with Advanced Phishing and Malware - https://www.recordedfuture.com/research/greencharlie-infrastructure-linked-us-political-campaign-targeting Roteiro e apresentação: Carlos Cabral e Bianca Oliveira Edição de áudio: Paulo Arruzzo Narração de encerramento: Bianca Garcia
In this episode, Maximiliano Firtman discusses his journey as a web and mobile developer spanning over 20 years. He shares insights on the evolution of mobile web development, from early WAP and J2ME applications to modern Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). Firtman reflects on his experiences teaching, speaking at conferences, and consulting internationally from his base in Buenos Aires. He explores the changing landscape of web technologies, the current state of PWAs, and the industry's shift in terminology from "PWAs" to "web apps." Firtman also delves into the importance of understanding vanilla JavaScript in today's development ecosystem and offers advice for aspiring speakers and teachers in the tech industry.Check out Maximiliano's Frontend Masters courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/firt/Find Frontend Masters Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMastersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMastersInstagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMastersAbout Us:Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! https://frontendmasters.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=home_link&utm_campaign=podcastepisode18
After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA support in Laravel, and database query optimization.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer's TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Built with Laravel-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Lange war es still um PWAs, doch jetzt ist das Thema Progressive Web Apps gerade aktueller denn je: Zum einen hat der Bereich viel Aufmerksamkeit erfahren, als Apple im Frühjahr 2024 kurz davor war, das Feature unter iOS in Europa dauerhaft abzuschalten. Zum anderen erleben PWAs dank der neuen WebGPU-APIs und dem Hype um AI eine Art Renaissance.Aber was sind eigentlich Progressive Web Apps und was unterscheidet sie von „normalen“ Webseiten oder Bookmarks auf dem Homescreen? Und macht die Art der Anwendung für Endnutzer:innen wirklich einen Unterschied?All diesen Fragen und vielen weiteren gehen Dennis und Jan nach und sprechen dafür mit Nico Martin, Google Developer Expert fürs Web. Dabei geht's nicht nur um APIs, Browser-Implementierungen und Webstandards, sondern auch darum, was User:innen von Webseiten erwarten und welche UX für sie relevant ist.Schreibt uns!Schickt uns eure Themenwünsche und euer Feedback: podcast@programmier.barFolgt uns!Bleibt auf dem Laufenden über zukünftige Folgen und virtuelle Meetups und beteiligt euch an Community-Diskussionen. TwitterInstagramFacebookMeetupYouTube
Talk Python To Me - Python conversations for passionate developers
Python is one of the most popular languages of the current era. It dominates data science, it an incredible choice for web development, and its many people's first language. But it's not super great on front-end programing, is it? Frameworks like React, Vue and other JavaScript frameworks rule the browser and few other languages even get a chance to play there. But with pyscript, which I've covered several times on this show, we have the possibility of Python on the front end. Yet it's not really a front end framework, just a runtime in the browser. That's why I'm excited to have Ken Kinder on the podcast to talk about his project PuePy, a reactive frontend framework in Python. Episode sponsors Sentry Error Monitoring, Code TALKPYTHON Code Comments Talk Python Courses Links from the show Michael's Code in a Castle Course: talkpython.fm/castle Ken Kinder: @bouncing@twit.social PuePy: puepy.dev PuePy Docs: docs.puepy.dev PuePy on Github: github.com pyscript: pyscript.net VueJS: vuejs.org Hello World example: docs.puepy.dev Tutorial: docs.puepy.dev Tutorial running at pyscript.com: pyscript.com Micropython: micropython.org Pyodide: pyodide.org PgQueuer: github.com Writerside: jetbrains.com Michael's PWA pyscript app: github.com Michael's demo of a PWA pyscript app: youtube.com Python iOS Web App with pyscript and offline PWAs video: youtube.com Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com Episode transcripts: talkpython.fm --- Stay in touch with us --- Subscribe to us on YouTube: youtube.com Follow Talk Python on Mastodon: talkpython Follow Michael on Mastodon: mkennedy
In today's episode, they delve into the fascinating world of mobile web development with our esteemed guest, Maximiliano Firtman, a seasoned web developer from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who has over two decades of experience.Join them as Maximiliano takes you on a journey through the evolution of web and mobile development, starting from the early days of pure HTML and classic ASP, progressing through the milestones of Perl, PHP, and eventually into the realm of mobile technologies. He provides an insightful look at how mobile development has transitioned from early platforms like WML and BlackBerry to the modern era of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).Together with Steve, they unpack the benefits and challenges of bringing the open web into the mobile space, discuss the impact of mobile performance on user experience, and explore various tools and best practices for developing efficient, fast-loading PWAs. From understanding the role of service workers and web manifests to exploring innovative APIs and caching methods, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge for any developer aiming to enhance their mobile web development skills.Whether you're interested in optimizing web performance, getting hands-on with PWAs, or curious about the future of mobile app distribution, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in now to uncover actionable insights and expert advice on staying ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of mobile web development.SocialsLinkedIn: Maximiliano FirtmanFirt.DevPicksMaximilliano - llama-cliSteve - The ClubBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.
Welcoming back John Ozbay on Techlore Talks for Part 2 of discussing many important digital rights concepts! Progressive Web Apps, new features, properly educating users, toxicity in the privacy community, Cryptee's professional target demographic, and what's next for Cryptee! John is an old interview favorite and we're thrilled to have him back on!—Timestamps:00:00 Interview Intro00:58 PWAs, educating users, new features, and more!12:20 Toxicity in the privacy community & what needs to change33:44 Henry's personal Cryptee usage and how its evolved38:04 Cryptee's pro target demographic47:30 What's next for Cryptee?—LinksJohn's Website: https://johnozbay.com/Cryptee: https://crypt.ee/Sending a massive thanks to John for his time coming on the podcast! ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A whistleblower claims that Microsoft prioritized profit over security. U.S. warnings of global election interference continue to rise. Cyber insurance claims hit record levels. Location tracking firm Tile suffers a data breach. A new phishing kit creates Progressive Web Apps. Questioning the government's cyber silence. On today's Threat Vector segment, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, is joined by Data Privacy Attorney Daniel Rosenzweig. Together, they unravel the complexities of aligning data privacy and cybersecurity laws with technological advancements. AI powered cheating lands one student in hot water. Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Threat Vector Segment In this segment of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, is joined by Data Privacy Attorney Daniel Rosenzweig. Together, they unravel the complexities of aligning data privacy and cybersecurity laws with technological advancements. Daniel shares his insights on the critical partnership between legal and tech teams. To hear David and Daniel's full conversation and learn how a deep understanding of both legal and tech realms can empower businesses to navigate evolving legal frameworks, particularly in light of emerging AI technologies, listen here. Check out Threat Vector every other Thursday in your favorite podcast app. The information provided on this segment is not intended to constitute legal advice. All information presented is for general informational purposes only. The information contained may not constitute the most update, legal or interpretative compliance guidance. Contact your own attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. Selected Reading Microsoft Chose Profit Over Security and Left U.S. Government Vulnerable to Russian Hack, Whistleblower Says (ProPublica) Microsoft president to testify about security lapses (IT News) Spy agencies' foreign influence hub says it is issuing more private warnings (The Record) Cyber Insurance Claims Hit Record High in North America (Infosecurity Magazine) Hacker Accesses Internal ‘Tile' Tool That Provides Location Data to Cops (404 Media) New phishing toolkit uses PWAs to steal login credentials (Bleeping Computer) Microsoft's Recall puts the Biden administration's cyber credibility on the line (CyberScoop) Turkish student creates custom AI device for cheating university exam, gets arrested (Ars Technica) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gareth and Ted chat about being a YouTuber, Logitech MX Keys Mechanical, Microsoft's plans for the CoPilot + PCs at the Surface event, screenshooting your personal information, UGREEN's latest Portable station, Motorola Moto G85, 6TB 2.5-inch portable hard drives and the HMD T21. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Ian Barton on UptimeKuma Worried that your emby or Plex server has stopped working? UptimeKuma is a monitoring application which you can set up to watch over your computers and services and send you warnings if it can't assess the app or server. Monitoring uptime for HTTP(s) / TCP / HTTP(s) Keyword / HTTP(s) Json Query / Ping / DNS Record / Push / Steam Game Server / Docker Containers Fancy, Reactive, Fast UI/UX Notifications via Telegram, Discord, Gotify, Slack, Pushover, Email (SMTP), and 90+ notification services 20-second intervals, Multi Languages, Multiple status pages, Map status pages to specific domains, Ping chart, Certificate info, Proxy support, 2FA support Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant A feature on how to do simple desk-down YouTube review videos. Ted's Logitech MX Keys Mechanical News, Mews and Views Microsoft Surface event: the 6 biggest announcements (we'll come to Recall later in the show) Hardline on the hardware Miss the feel of classic audio kit? Tivoli Songbook and Songbook Max bring retro knobs and sliders to modern Bluetooth speakers and DAB radios UGREEN's latest Portable Charging solution debuts to deliver 48,000mAh of power at up to 300W It took 8 years to launch a 6TB 2.5-inch portable HDD up from 5TB - but at least it is not that expensive - at £162.99 HMD T21 tablet debuts - it's a Nokia T21 clone! - £229 The Wearables Watch Phone Zone Mobile industry is quietly preparing for the biggest change to your smartphone in a decade - iSIM will hasten the end of SIM cards and allow networks to preload plans on devices Motorola Moto G85 shown in first render images with modernised design and new display - Moto G84 Specs (£194 at AmazonUK) The Name of the Game Ayn's new gaming handheld looks like a PSP, and it might just fill the hole in your heart left by Sony's best portable - A Vita moreso than the PSP Anbernic announces a new 1:1 handheld that will let you relive your Game Boy glory days Microsoft looking to purchase Steam Sony's Futuristic Gear - including a Gaming Controller - YouTube Sony Showcase Video Flap your trap about an App 'The Entire History of You': How a lone developer created free app that records everything you do on your PC — and allows you to rewind and search for anything and then there's New Windows AI feature records everything you've done on your PC all copying Apple's Time Capsule? Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner New 'Add to Chromebook' badge and tabbed PWAs are coming in the meantime Turn Websites into Desktop Apps Yourself Instead of Waiting for an App - See the badge at this Pixlr example website You can now hum to find a song on YouTube Music for Android - Users can also sing the tune or even play it on an instrument Gmail moving low-priority emails to refreshed 'Updates' inbox on Android, iOS Google Set to Make Its Largest Acquisition Ever, Threatening Microsoft - What HubSpot Does Now - Another View Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Sony WH-1000XM5 £254 from £379 Verbatim GNC-200 200W GaN Charger with 2 x USB-C PD 100 W / 1 x USB-C PD 65 W / 1 x USB QC 3.0 - £65.83 Kindles all on Sale again - the top-end Scribe with over £100 off so £304 UGREEN UK to European Plug Adapter PD 30W Travel Adapter with USB C GaN Fast 4-in-1 £13.99 Or £12.99 from their website but P&P will apply. Anker Prime 240W Desktop GaN Charger £129 from £199 LISEN 2 in 1 Magsafe Charger Stand for iPhone Foldable Wireless Charging Pad - £16.49 Logitech G PRO X Wireless Gaming Mouse £96 from £139 Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts
Tomer Pascal is the CEO and co-founder of OwnPlay, a web3 mobile gaming ecosystem that has developed CityVerse Tycoon, a PWA game allowing players to trade, buy, and sell tokenized replicas of real buildings in New York City. Tomer has extensive multi-disciplinary experience in delivering products to their appropriate markets, working with early-stage companies, businesses with new products, and well-established organizations. He combines his tech mindset, ability to create effective marketing technology platforms, and business capabilities to help companies monetize their products and achieve growth.Before founding OwnPlay, Tomer held several positions, including Chief Revenue Officer at Mohawk Group, Inc., where he focused on driving revenue and holistic growth; Chief Executive Officer at OMG Studios, where he served as a corporate strategist and worked on digital media and customer engagement; and General Manager of the Perion Lightspeed Division at Perion, overseeing the GrowMobile mobile advertising platform. With his diverse skill set and experience, Tomer leads OwnPlay in its mission to innovate in the mobile gaming industry using web3 technology.In this conversation, we discuss:- What is a PWA game?- CityVerse Tycoon = Monopoly GO + Zillow- Trade, buy, and sell tokenized replicas of real buildings- The opportunity that mobile offers for web3 gaming- Challenges of creating and operating a mobile web3 game- Mobile offering unparalleled accessibility- The "David and Goliath" struggle between crypto apps and centralized app stores- Apple and Google's Appstore Duopoly- Building the game as a PWA rather than a traditional mobile app- PWA's influence on distribution and monetization for mobile gamingCityVerse TycoonWebsite: cityversetycoon.comX: @CityVerseTycoonDiscord: discord.gg/cityversetycoonTomer PascalX: @TomerPascalLinkedIn: Tomer Pascal --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers. PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
Techlore Talks Interview: Welcoming back John Ozbay on Techlore Talks for Part 1 of discussing many important digital rights concepts! The unexpected challenges of developing open source software, finding & reporting vulnerabilities, security of big tech companies like Google/Apple, progressive web apps, new EU tech developments with the DMA, marketing in privacy, and so much more! John is an old interview favorite and we're thrilled to have him back on!—Timestamps:00:00:00 Interview intro00:01:26 John & Henry catching up00:02:58 Cryptee updates since our last interview00:04:58 What are the challenges of releasing features like MFA?00:10:44 Google's vulnerability Cryptee discovered & reported00:15:54 Why does Cryptee have Google login, is it private? 00:22:58 What tech are journalists using to stay safe?00:29:00 More privacy information on Google sign in00:32:06 How has Cryptee improved its security? 00:33:04 Global events and their impact on digital rights services00:41:04 Why does Cryptee use Cloudflare?00:42:14 How is Cryptee serverless? What does that mean?00:46:56 Privacy tools that don't require user trust00:49:26 Starting with some positive Apple discussions00:54:04 If hardening breaks a service, does that mean it's unsafe?01:01:20 Apple's Advanced Data Protection01:02:28 iCloud E2EE vs Crypte E2EE01:05:42 iCloud metadata vs Cryptee metadata01:08:04 Exploits vs backdoors & Apple's security approach01:12:02 Apple's Lockdown Mode vs Google's Advanced Protection Program01:14:04 Bizarre marketing tactics in the privacy & security space01:15:38 Broadly speaking: Differences between Apple & Google security?01:20:12 Apple, EU, PWAs, user control, etc.—Links:Part 2: Coming SoonOriginal interview:John's Website: https://johnozbay.com/Cryptee: https://crypt.ee/Sending a massive thanks to John for his time coming on the podcast! ❤️ Get full access to Techlore Dispatch at dispatch.techlore.tech/subscribe
How are today's retailers transforming the digital landscape to meet evolving consumer expectations? On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we sit down with Rachel Valentine from Vincit to delve into the pressing trends in digital transformation within the retail sector as we approach the crucial year of 2024. Rachel shares how global spending on digital initiatives is set to skyrocket, emphasizing the critical role of personalized experiences in customer acquisition and retention. She explains how leveraging analytics and AI can not only anticipate customer preferences but also optimize their shopping experiences across multiple channels. The discussion also covers the impact of progressive web apps (PWAs), which enhance user experience across devices by offering the combined features of web and mobile apps. Moreover, Rachel discusses the importance of empowering employees to foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving, which directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business growth. We also explore how embracing automation, augmented reality, and seamless user experiences across all platforms are pivotal for retailers to stay competitive. As we dissect these transformation strategies, Rachel provides actionable insights for leaders in the retail industry on how to leverage technology to not only survive but thrive in the digital age. What steps is your business taking to adapt to these digital transformation trends? Join the conversation and share your insights with us online.
"On March 12th, Roman Sterlingov was found guilty on all counts for allegedly operating the Bitcoin Fog mixer, one of the oldest Bitcoin custodial tumblers with a 10 year history."- OXT ResearchFor more information on the irregularities of the case head to:https://www.oxtresearch.com/pseudo/HOW CAN YOU HELP?Trial expenses, in a regular case, include printing, travel, experts, trial graphics, IT, discovery, mock juries, litigation consultants, postage, presentation software, research costs and more. Not to mention hundreds of hours of work by our attorneys and support staff. Add even more discovery and a team of computer forensics and blockchain experts.Go to Tor Ekeland's website to get all donation addresses:https://www.torekeland.com/roman-sterlingov/Donate via the Geyser Fund:https://geyser.fund/project/usvsterlingovWHAT'S THIS SHOW ALL ABOUT?Bitcoin monthly is a show hosted by Max, Bitcoin QnA and Antomous Brother Rabbit. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software.We do this monthly to keep listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.NEWSSterlingov Verdict Comes Down (https://web.archive.org/web/20240313175133/https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/03/13/how-a-bitcoin-mixer-laundering-conviction-might-be-appealed/)Overwhelming Evidence Wright Didn't Create Bitcoin (https://web.archive.org/web/20240315112817/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/overwhelming-evidence-shows-craig-wright-did-not-create-bitcoin-judge-says/)Apple Walks Back Decision on EU PWAs (https://web.archive.org/web/20240307003712/https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/01/apple-walks-back-decision-to-disable-eu-web-apps/)SOFTWARE & UPDATESNextblock.is (https://nextblock.is/)Samourai Dojo v1.23.0 (https://blog.samourai.is/dojo-1-23-0-released/)FOUNDATION Passport Firmware v2.3.0 (https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/passport2/releases/tag/v2.3.0)FOUNDATION Envoy v1.6.0 (https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/passport2/releases/tag/v2.3.0)FOUNDATION Website Update (https://foundation.xyz)BIP 329 (https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0329.mediawiki)Bitcoin Keeper v1.1.11 (https://github.com/bithyve/bitcoin-keeper/releases/tag/v1.1.11)Phoenix Unveils Swaproot (https://acinq.co/blog/phoenix-swaproot)Sparrow 1.8.3: PGP Verifier, HWW Support (https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/releases/tag/1.8.3)Bisq 2 is in Beta (https://bisq.network/blog/bisq-2-now-in-beta/)ZEUS v0.8.2: 0-Conf LSP and POS Reciepts (https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/releases/tag/v0.8.2)SHOW SPONSORSFoundation Devices (https://foundationdevices.com/ungovernable) Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty. As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can't be evil,” Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show. Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN. Ronindojo (https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable) Want the best opensource node in the world? Here's some money off and you can help support the show at the same time. Use code: Ungovernable(00:00:00) INTRO(00:02:25) Sorry Mates, I forgot the boosts...
We discuss JSR, the new package registry from Deno, and whether it can compete with npm. Next, we talk about Parcel's new support for macros, which is a handy way to embed build-time logic into your code. After that we some get into some BrowserStack legal drama, and wrap up with some BREAKING NEWS about Apple, PWAs, and the EU. Drama!News:Paige - JSR - Deno's New JavaScript Package RegistryJack - Parcel v2.12 supports macrosTJ - Deque Systems Sues BrowserStack for Intellectual Property TheftJack - React 19's useOptimistic hookTJ - So what exactly did Apple break in the EU?BREAKING NEWS: Apple says iOS 17.4 won't remove Home Screen web apps in the EU after all What Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - House of Ninjas series on NetflixJack - Dune 2 and Avatar The Last Airbender on NetflixTJ - Product launch at work Notecard LoRaWhite House urges developers to dump C and C++Thanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, reach out to us via email or Tweet us on X @front_end_fire.Blue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fire
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/491 http://relay.fm/connected/491 Improper Work Attire 491 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. clean 4261 Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Pronouncing and writing "LaTeX" - Wikipedia Apple Music Debuts Heavy Rotation, A New Daily Made For You Playlist - MacStories Singing in the Shower - Playlist - Apple Music Simple Scan – 512 Pixels Simple Scan: A Scanning Solution for People Who Don't Scan Often - MacStories Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here's why - 9to5Mac Apple's decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU - The Verge Alex Guyot's PWA thoughts on Mastodon Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey - Bloomberg Mickey Drexler: 'Steve Jobs Was Gonna Design an ICar' – Business Insider Apple buys self-driving startup Drive.ai just days before it would have died - The Verge Apple Watch Chief Kevin Lynch Now Leading Apple Car Efforts - MacRumors
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/491 http://relay.fm/connected/491 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. clean 4261 Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Pronouncing and writing "LaTeX" - Wikipedia Apple Music Debuts Heavy Rotation, A New Daily Made For You Playlist - MacStories Singing in the Shower - Playlist - Apple Music Simple Scan – 512 Pixels Simple Scan: A Scanning Solution for People Who Don't Scan Often - MacStories Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here's why - 9to5Mac Apple's decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU - The Verge Alex Guyot's PWA thoughts on Mastodon Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey - Bloomberg Mickey Drexler: 'Steve Jobs Was Gonna Design an ICar' – Business Insider Apple buys self-driving startup Drive.ai just days before it would have died - The Verge Apple Watch Chief Kevin Lynch Now Leading Apple Car Efforts - MacRumors
News:Paige - Hono v4 takes aim at full-stack frameworksJack - Storybook 8TJ - An update on Apple breaking PWAs in the EUBonus News:Google cut a deal with Reddit for AI training dataNode.js unveils its new mascot Rocket TurtleWhat Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - Learning watercolor painting and The Fourth Wing novelJack - Drive to Survive season 6TJ - Detroit Red WingsJoin Us: Thanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, reach out to us via email or Tweet us on X @front_end_fire.Blue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fire
India is trying to ban ProtonMail, Express VPN has been leaking DNS requests, Apple confirms they're breaking PWAs on purpose but are also adding virtual cards to Apple Pay, an EU court has ruled backdoors illegal, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:28 Support us!01:30 Highlight Story (India Proton Mail)05:02 Data Breaches09:36 Companies22:00 Politics32:56 FOSS35:21 Misfits39:52 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com
HTML All The Things - Web Development, Web Design, Small Business
Web development, often hailed for its versatility, empowers us to create websites, progressive web apps (PWAs), mobile applications, and robust web-based tools. However, beneath the surface lies a complex landscape far from utopian. To make web development sustainable without the need for networking engineers, IT managers, and server admins - tools that go beyond the vanilla platform (HTML, CSS, JS) have become staples of the industry (NodeJS, Svelte/Kit, Angular, etc.). These tools provide web developers with the ability to perform complex and time-consuming tasks with relative ease and without having to touch the underlying layers of technology. The side effect is that many web developers are left learning an absolute ton of technology at a high-level, with very little expertise in one area versus another. In this episode, Matt and Mike discussed the current mess that web development finds itself in as they converse about the sheer amount of material to learn, abstraction layers, and more. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/web-development-is-a-mess-do-we-need-frameworks-is-there-too-much-to-learn Scrimba Discount: https://tinyurl.com/ScrimbaHATT
News:Paige - Nx Project CrystalJack - Simple Stack StreamingTJ - Apple breaking PWAs in the EUBonus News:Mozilla downsizes as it refocuses on Firefox and AIWhat Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV seriesJack - The Murderbot Diaries book seriesTJ - Casey Neistat's video on the Apple Vision ProJoin Us: Thanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, reach out to us via email or Tweet us on X @front_end_fire.Blue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fire
Welcome to Breaking Change, the 14th most popular technology podcast in Argentina! (And 30th in Norway!) It's been a couple weeks since my last breaking change and, guess what, I done broke things again. If you would prefer I not make so many breaking changes (or if you wish me to break even more of them!), e-mail me at podcast@searls.co and let me know and/or share your darkest secrets under a pseudonym using a throwaway account. Nobody needs to know. Links and so forth: Open AI's Sora The first good Apple Vision Pro strap Apple vindictively yanked PWAs from Europe How to behead an M2 MacBook Air runruby.dev My newsletter, which if you sign up for now you'll see my announcement of Beckygram Link by Stripe seems neat Welcome to Wrexham is a good show Sidecar is a very grown-up drink for grown-ups Dark AF movies: Drive my Car (starring the guy from きのう何食べた) Cloud Atlas Synecdoche, New York Vanilla Sky Requiem for a Dream
Contact your host with questions, suggestions, or requests about sponsoring the AppleInsider Daily:charles_martin@appleinsider.com(00:00) - 01 - Intro (00:13) - 02 - Web Apps dead in EU (01:18) - 03 - QN: Meta tries to pull a "Sweeney (02:14) - 04 - Apple, Spotify say "Go, West! (03:03) - 05 - Neural Engine gets IQ boost (03:38) - 06 - OTN Pelaton cycles back (04:07) - 07 - AVP: 4x faster reality! (04:38) - 08 - AVP: TikTok enters the party (04:56) - 09 - AVP: Spacial Arcade games (05:25) - 10 - Watch saves life, in a roundabout way (06:13) - 11 - Outro Links from the showApple blames new law for why progressive web apps don't work right in the EUApple and Meta's latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhoneKanye West's 'Vultures 1' pulled from Apple Music after distributor dramaM4 and A18 Apple Silicon rumored to get more powerful Neural Engines for iOS 18 AI featuresPeloton pumps the brakes on removing GymKit support for Bike+Apple Vision Pro shows users the real world four times faster than its rivalsTikTok dances onto the Apple Vision ProFor now, Apple Arcade may be the best place for spatial Apple Vision Pro gamesSenior citizen hit by car saved by his new Apple WatchSubscribe to the AppleInsider podcast on:Apple PodcastsOvercastPocket CastsSpotifySubscribe to the HomeKit Insider podcast on:• Apple Podcasts• Overcast• Pocket Casts• Spotify
In this episode, Ben and Scott touched on some updates on their social media presence due to some recent happenings in the social media services space. As they transition into the Microsoft cloud world, they discuss updates to cloud computing software and user experience design. They also provided some insight into conditional access policies and break-glass accounts and examined strategies for managing these elements for optimal efficiency. They wrapped up their conversation on a contemplative note about the future of native apps versus progressive web apps (PWAs), and some frustrations about the increasing trend towards PWAs. It's also the season of giving, and we're raising money for Girls Who Code. Donate today at https://give.girlswhocode.com/msclouditpro! Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes @mattnavarra on Threads Emergency Pod: Sam Altman is Out at Open AI Show declined events on the calendar The new Forms app is here! Exclude Breakglass Accounts from Conditional Access Policies with PowerShell Update-BreakGlassUsersCAPolicies.PS1 Minimize the number of Conditional Access policies About the sponsors Intelligink utilizes their skill and passion for the Microsoft cloud to empower their customers with the freedom to focus on their core business. They partner with them to implement and administer their cloud technology deployments and solutions. Visit Intelligink.com for more info.
Dan Romero and Erik Torenberg discuss what is exciting in Crypto right now, covering friend.tech, Farcaster's updates, PWAs, superchain 2a, and infrastructure improvements for more use cases. If you're building a business and need compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA, head to www.vanta.com/zen for $1000 off. RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Founding a business is just the tip of the iceberg; the real complexity comes with scaling it. On 1 to 1000, hosts Jack Altman and Erik Torenberg dig deep into the inevitable twists and turns operators encounter along the journey of turning an idea into a business. Our first episode with Eric Glyman of Ramp is out now: https://link.chtbl.com/1to1000 Moment of Zen is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co TOPICS DISCUSSED: (00:01:36) How Dan is building Farcaster (00:02:39) Using Ethereum is expensive (00:04:14) Crypto and climate change (00:05:38) Moving Farcaster over to the L2 (layer 2) Ethereum ecosystem (00:06:50) Dan's goal to abstract away the complexity of crypto (00:07:49) Dan's take on the buzzy new friend.tech (00:12:27) Friend.tech's smart use of a PWA + impressive growth (00:17:11) Coinbase has its own blockchain now (00:18:23) Debating the crypto has no use case critique (00:21:47) Are SPACs worse than Crypto's scammy retail stuff (00:24:21) Chamath and accountability (00:30:24) How will crypto get to a billion users? (00:39:11) The case for Farcaster and the future of social media (00:47:55) Where will the influential parts of crypto Twitter go? (00:52:25) How much value can be captured by subscaled social networks? (00:56:51) Why we'll see startups move away from venture-backed business models (00:58:24) Billionaires that dominate niches (00:59:26) Most successful media company of the past decade (01:03:59) Crypto's regulations are a gray cloud over financial innovation (01:08:08) Opportunities to expand upside for people, from businesses to UBI (01:09:12) Crypto is not politicized (01:14:40) Genetics and IQ (01:24:04) The Sam Harris + Ezra Klein Charles Murray debate (01:32:48) Why this is the next major culture war issue RELATED EPISODES: Upstream w/ Erik Torenberg ft/ Sam Harris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DeR2VZOjpnE9pQ9b3Om9S?si=u662cEDUTt6D27D09Jnk0w Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e10-sam-harris-on-populism-polarization-and-his-beef/id1678893467?i=1000614749192 Upstream with Erik Torenberg ft/ Ezra Klein Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36vTPPcpisMVXSgq9bnj1w?si=WEysQWc4RouTxd1hzNl1iw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e3-ezra-klein-on-supply-side-progressivism-polarization/id1678893467?i=1000607892890 LINKS: Farcaster: https://www.farcaster.xyz/ friend tech: friend.tech Vox debate and article: https://www.vox.com/2018/4/9/17210248/sam-harris-ezra-klein-charles-murray-transcript-podcast and https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/3/27/15695060/sam-harris-charles-murray-race-iq-forbidden-knowledge-podcast-bell-curve X / Twitter @dwr (Dan) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @MOZ_Podcast SPONSORS: Vanta | NetSuite Vanta Are you building a business? If you're looking for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA compliance, head to Vanta. Achieving compliance can actually unlock major growth for your company and build customer loyalty. Vanta automates up to 90% of Compliance work, getting you audit-ready in weeks instead of months and saving 85% of associated costs. Moment of Zen listeners get $1000 off at www.vanta.com/zen NetSuite NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform, head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/ZEN and download your own customized KPI checklist.
Welcome to today's episode of Remote Ruby, where we dive into another successful year of Rails Hackathon, celebrating the talent and creativity showcased with 37 outstanding submissions from 216 participants across 111 teams, and Chris unveils his Signalman project, a tool that simplifies Rails development. We also venture into discussions about the potential and intricacies of hybrid applications, with Chris advocating for the power of Hotwire Turbo Native and eagerly awaiting the release of Rails 7.1 and Strata. The upcoming Rail World conference becomes a topic of excitement, from intriguing speaking engagements to unique dining experiences. Lastly, we explore the latest developer-friendly features from Stripe, including the innovative Workbench beta, which promises to transform the debugging experience. Join us on this thrilling ride through the world of Rails, hackathons, and future tech trends. Hit download now! [00:00:13] Rails Hackathon took place, and Chris fills us in on the details and the winners. The Judges' Favo(u)rite went to ‘Gem.sh' project by Awesome Docs. The Best Solo project was ‘Rails Duels' by the Lazy Lambda team, and the Community Favorite award went to the ‘Locale Ninja' project. Other notable submissions included ‘Ahoy Captain', ‘Ruby on Plain,' ‘First Ruby Quest,' and ‘AI Quiziverse.'[00:07:31] Chris worked on a project called Signalman during the Hackathon. It's like Laravel Telescope for Rails, allowing users to build generators and scaffolds through a friendly UI rather than needing to use the command line. [00:09:50] The Rails Hackathon had 216 participants across 111 teams, with 37 teams submitting an entry. A fun aspect of the event was randomly assigning people to teams, allowing participants to meet new people and make friends. [00:12:21] Andrew mentions looking at Gem.sh and how cool it looks, he compares it to the Ruby toolbox, which hasn't been updated much in recent years. He also praised Active Mermaid, an application that generates UML diagrams for active record tasks. [00:14:01] Chris requested suggestions for the theme of the next hackathon. Andrew discusses potential themes, including one based around new features released at Rails World, or web-based themes. He also suggested a hackathon where anything, but Rails could be used to build a web app with Ruby. [00:16:15] Jason brings up their speaking engagements at the upcoming Rails World event. Chris brings up a Tweet that he posted from a Tom Scott video and the guy is talking about trains and says America doesn't appreciate rails like they used to. [00:17:25] There's a lot of good technical talks lined up at Rails World, and there's speculation about the release of Rails 7.1 and Strata at Rails World.[00:21:51] Chris explained the benefits of hybrid applications, specifically how they can shift between web views and native settings depending on the user interaction.[00:24:12] Andrew points out the importance of a well-built hybrid application, suggesting a poorly built one can negatively impact the user experience. Chris explains the nice part about the Hotwire Turbo Native things and discusses the issues with PWAs. Chris thinks more people should start using Turbo Native to contribute to its development, and Strata could potentially make this process faster and easier. [00:27:44] Andrew started learning SwiftUI to build mobile apps, and Chris points out the integration of all the authentication stuff in Turbo Native, making the mobile app development process much quicker. [00:30:00] The Rails World agenda is packed with a bunch of awesome talks and there are two tracks. Andrew is going to miss out on this event, and Jason booked a dinner place they're going to that's an old fort Island converted into a restaurant. [00:33:05] Chris mentions a new Stripe feature embedded Stripe checkout, which simplifies the payment process for developers that he finds easier to work with. There's a new Stripe feature that disallows multiple subscriptions per customer. [00:35:34] Chris got access to Stripe's Workbench beta, a developer toolbar that provides detailed visibility into Stripe events and objects, which is helpful for debugging. Panelists:Jason CharnesChris OliverAndrew MasonSponsor:HoneybadgerLinks:Jason Charnes TwitterChris Oliver TwitterAndrew Mason TwitterRuby Radar TwitterRuby for All PodcastRails Hackathon July 2023 WinnersRails World 2023Chris Oliver Tweet Stripe Workbench
Jon Kinney is the Partner & CTO at Headway, boasting over 18 years of experience in web and mobile development. In this conversation, we explored humanity's innate desire for connection through technology, AI ethics, the original vision of an open internet by Steve Jobs, and the power dynamics of progressive web apps vs. native apps. We also touch upon Jon's lessons from building dozens of products, the intricacies of Ruby on Rails, and his experiences at Headway, a leading product studio. EPISODE LINKS: Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jondkinney Jon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkinney/ Headway: https://www.headway.io/ Jon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jondkinney/ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:34) Intro and background (00:02:24) Human desire to connect (00:04:33) AI Ethics; Are (00:07:59) Music, Art, and AI (00:11:54) Will AI surpass humans? (00:13:32) AI changing humans (00:15:18) Progressive Web Apps (00:20:37) PWAs vs native apps (00:22:57) When should I go PWA? (00:25:07) Apple's walled garden (00:30:10) Advice on building software products (00:33:30) How to find a trusted tech partner? (00:38:56) Nontechnical founders (00:44:28) Ruby on Rails (00:47:55) Prototyping in code (00:50:05) Conway's Law (00:52:47) Rails and Elixir developers (00:58:17) Consultancy vs startup CTO (01:01:08) First job as a developer (01:02:54) Becoming an entrepreneur (01:06:26) Headway: coworking to cofounders (01:10:15) Home automation (01:13:22) Final advice (01:14:29) Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray/message
Aaron Gustafson joins us back on PodRocket to talk about PWAs in 2023, the opportunities for AI in accessibility, and more. Links https://www.aaron-gustafson.com https://twitter.com/AaronGustafson https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongustafson Tell us what you think of PodRocket We want to hear from you! We want to know what you love and hate about the podcast. What do you want to hear more about? Who do you want to see on the show? Our producers want to know, and if you talk with us, we'll send you a $25 gift card! If you're interested, schedule a call with us (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/contact-us) or you can email producer Kate Trahan at kate@logrocket.com (mailto:kate@logrocket.com) Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket combines frontend monitoring, product analytics, and session replay to help software teams deliver the ideal product experience. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Aaron Gustafson.
Hakuro Matsuda さんをゲストに迎えて、WWDC 2023, Mac, Vision Pro などについて話しました。 Show Notes Perfume LIVE 2023 'CODE OF PERFUME' 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 Chip Apple Mac Studio M2 review Mac Pro How to use NameDrop in iOS 17 on iPhone How to Set Up Android's Daydream Screensaver Apollo for Reddit is shutting down Apple Announces 'Game Mode' in macOS Sonoma for Better Mac Gaming Performance Game Porting Toolkit Safari 17 Beta: A Game Changer for PWAs on MacOS The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2023 Apple TVs with tvOS 17 will get native VPN support Apple Vision Pro Meta Quest 3 Coming This Fall + Lower Prices for Quest 2 Here's what Mark Zuckerberg thinks about Apple's Vision Pro にわかせんぺい本舗 Cardboard Supported Features and Constraints of C++ Interoperability SESAMEタッチ OPENFIT – ShokzJP Rogue Amoeba | Airfoil deweller/switchaudio-osx 怪物 Black Mirror: Season 6 FINAL FANTASY XVI
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend our time talking through two main topics. The first is our thoughts on the new, high-end, modular Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. Our review dropped this week and, as always, we have some thoughts. For a device built to be deconstructed and upgraded, this one is pretty sleek and fun to use. The second half of the podcast ended up being taken up by an editorial idea that was published this week as well here at Chrome Unboxed. The premise is simple: why are $1000+ Android tablets accepted while $999 Chromebooks are considered by many to be ridiculous? It's a strange duality for sure, and it leads to some intersecting discussion. Links Why is $1000 acceptable for an Android tablet, but not a well-made Chromebook? Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition review: a premium on modularity [VIDEO] This episode is brought to you by Cameyo, the Chrome Enterprise Recommended virtualization solution that enables you to deliver all of your apps – including Windows, Linux, SaaS, and internal apps – to Chromebooks so that your people have seamless access to everything they need to be productive. Cameyo is deeply integrated with ChromeOS and Google Admin console, providing the simplest, most secure, most cost-effective way to push apps to your users as PWAs without the complexity of legacy virtual desktops. And now, Chrome Unboxed listeners get access to a special ChromeOS + Cameyo bundle that makes it easier than ever to test for yourself. Get started at cameyo.com/unboxed. The team at Chrome Unboxed is fueled by Fresh Roasted Coffee, the official coffee of The Chrome Cast podcast! CLICK HERE to buy the special edition Chrome Unboxed bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing all the new leaks surrounding Google's upcoming Pixel lineup. Between the release date of the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold leaking to the newly-rumored, lower price tag for the Pixel Fold and interesting price point on the Pixel 7a, there are quite a few interesting things to discuss as we inch closer to a deeper understanding at Google I/O 2023 in just under 7 weeks from now. For the second half of the show, we delve a bit into the shake-up that is happening with AI – both ChatGPT and Google's Bard – and then shift into a discussion around the importance of a game as big as Minecraft being tailor-made for Chromebooks. It's a fun show this week! Links Unleash the trifecta: Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Phone deals you can't miss! These Pixel 7/7Pro deals makes it tough to even consider waiting for the Pixel 7a Google prepares to challenge ChatGPT with its Bard AI, sends out invites to Pixel Superfans New leak suggests the Pixel Fold will be way cheaper than we thought In case you missed it, Minecraft built specifically for ChromeOS is a really big deal Here's everything you need to know about the Minecraft Trails and Tales update for Chromebooks Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is officially (re)launching on Chromebooks This episode is brought to you by Cameyo, the Chrome Enterprise Recommended virtualization solution that enables you to deliver all of your apps – including Windows, Linux, SaaS, and internal apps – to Chromebooks so that your people have seamless access to everything they need to be productive. Cameyo is deeply integrated with ChromeOS and Google Admin console, providing the simplest, most secure, most cost-effective way to push apps to your users as PWAs without the complexity of legacy virtual desktops. And now, Chrome Unboxed listeners get access to a special ChromeOS + Cameyo bundle that makes it easier than ever to test for yourself. Get started at cameyo.com/unboxed. The team at Chrome Unboxed is fueled by Fresh Roasted Coffee, the official coffee of The Chrome Cast podcast! CLICK HERE to buy the special edition Chrome Unboxed bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Kelly Molson, Founder of Rubber Cheese.Download the Rubber Cheese 2022 Visitor Attraction Website Report - the first digital benchmark statistics for the attractions sector.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcast.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this podcastCompetition ends July 31st 2023. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references: https://ats-heritage.co.uk/https://twitter.com/ATS_Spencerhttps://twitter.com/ATS_Heritagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerclark/ Spencer ClarkAs a newbie to the sector, I started my career in attractions back in 2012 when I joined ATS to help grow the business. There was so much to learn, but I used my experience in design and creative problem solving and a natural ability to understand clients needs quickly.Today I am in the privileged position of co-owning and leading the company as MD with a fantastic team and a reputation to match.My underlying passion is in creating value through great design and unrivalled customer service. I love nothing more than to listen to clients describe their problems and to be asked to help them overcome them, often in a highly creative yet pragmatic way.I love how we can use technology (thoughtfully) to elevate an experience. At ATS, we are pioneers of on-site and on-line digital visitor experiences across the cultural sector, delivering amazing audio & multimedia tours, digital apps/tools, films and tailored consultancy services.We help our clients to engage with millions of visitors and we're privileged to be trusted by attractions small and large across Europe, including St Paul's Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, Westminster Abbey, Bletchley Park, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Titanic Belfast and Rembrandt House Museum.Outside of work, I'm busy keeping up with two active daughters and try to get on the water paddle boarding, on the hills mountain biking, or roaming around in our camper van. Transcriptions: Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Kelly Molson. Each episode, I speak with industry experts from the attractions world. In today's episode I speak with Spencer Clark, Managing Director of ATS Heritage.Spencer shares his insight into what the biggest pain points are for attractions when developing their stories, and the ATS methodology that helps bring out the very best experience for your guests.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue. Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip the Queue, Spencer. It's lovely to have you on. Spencer Clark: Thanks for having me, Kelly. Kelly Molson: It's taken a while for me to persuade Spencer to come on. I'm not going to lie, I've had his arm right up his back for a while, but he's finally here. Spencer Clark: I've relented. Kelly Molson: He has relented, but he might regret it. Right, icebreakers. What's the worst gift that anyone's ever given you? Spencer Clark: Who's going to be listening to this? I'm not so much worse, but once you get, like, your third or fourth mug, it might be personalised and tailored to you, maybe they're quite amusing, some thoughts gone into it, but when you get a few too many mugs, that creates a little bit. Kelly Molson: Would you rather socks than mugs? Spencer Clark: Yeah, I'm getting into my socks now. Yeah, some nice socks would go down a treat, I think. Kelly Molson: Yeah, I'm with you on this. So this was a Twitter discussion, so the team at Convious sent me some lovely Convious branded socks the other week. They're great. And I had them on. I took them a little picture, I put them on social media and then everyone was like, "Oh, socks. Yeah, were going to do socks for giveaways", but everyone said, "No, socks are rubbish". And I was like, "Absolutely not". Socks are, like, low of the list of things that I want to buy myself. So if I get free socks, I'm going to wear them. Spencer Clark: That's it. And you get your favourites. Kelly Molson: Good. No mugs for Spencer. Okay, this is a random one. If you can only save one of the Muppets, which muppet do you choose and why? Spencer Clark: Oh, man, that's quite a good one. Miss Piggy is a little bit hectic for me. I don't think I could spend a lot of time with her. The chef's quite entertaining, though. The hoodie gordie chickens, I think is. Yeah, I think he was smiling face and, yeah, I like a good chef, so, yeah, I keep him. Kelly Molson: It's a good choice. And I wasn't expecting the impersonation either. Impressive. Spencer Clark: There you go.Kelly Molson: Really, we're taking this podcast to new levels, people. This one would be quite easy for you if you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life. What would it be? Spencer Clark: That's a good. That's really good. Back after Uni, 1999, I went travelling with my best friend and we had a little campervan and went around New Zealand for four weeks and we bought two tapes when we landed in Auckland and we had those two tapes and we listened to just those two tapes for four weeks in a camper van. And one was Jamiroquai Synchronised album, big Jay Kay fan. And the second one was Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Kelly Molson: Excellent. Spencer Clark: And I can still listen to them over and over again now. Kelly Molson: I think I'll let you have the two because it's a great story and really good memories attached to those two. Spencer Clark: Oh, every time we put it on. And Dave is not a great singer, but it's a memorable voice he has. So we're travelling around, these tracks pop up and I'm taking straight back to a certain lovely mountain right here in New Zealand. It's Delcito. Thanks, Dave. Kelly Molson: Lovely. Thanks, Dave. Good memories, good story, good start to the podcast. Right. What is your unpopular opinion? Spencer Clark: So it's QR code, but in a particular setting. And that is where, in restaurants or places to eat, where the QR code is that's your menu. It's the way you pay and everything. And I think just sometimes it gets just a bit frustrating. It's not a great experience because I like a big menu, not necessarily with pictures on the food, I don't need that. But a good menu with everything on it, so you can kind of see the choices, but on your phone you can't really see the whole menu, so that's a bit annoying. And then you got to just order it and add it to your basket and then you think it's gone, then do all the payment. Spencer Clark: I know it's supposed to be easy, but in that environment, I prefer just chatting to a waiter or a waitress and just and having a good experience. Kelly Molson: I agree. When there was a need for, it was great. Obviously, during pandemic times, that was great that you could go in and you could do that. But, yeah, I want to ask questions. I can't decide between these three dishes. What would you pick? You want that conversation, don't you? That's the whole part. It's all part of the experience of eating out. Spencer Clark: It definitely is. And I did a lot of time as a waiter in my late teens and early twenties. And a great waiter makes your night. That's the way I see it. All your day. It's just under use. You don't want to cut them out, you want to go just all on the app. Kelly Molson: Right, listeners, that is a good one. Let me know how you feel. Are you up for having a little chat with your waiter? Straight waitress? Or do you just want to go QR code, cut them out, no chat. No chat. Let me know. Spencer Clark: Sometimes I have those moments as well, of course, but overall, I'd rather chat with someone. Kelly Molson: All right, tell us about your background before you got to ATS. It wasn't in the attraction sector, was it? Spencer Clark: No. So ATS where I'm at now, I've been eleven years and this is the first entry into attractions culture sector. So I did product design at uni and I was never going to be the best designer. It worked out, but I love design and I love the process of essentially being given a problem and find ways in which you can design something to solve it in the best possible way. So to design was definitely in my interests. And then after Uni, I had an idea. My sister is profoundly deaf and so we had an idea for some software, or had some ideas for some software that helped communicate with businesses using your PC. This is pre Messenger and pre WhatsApp all of that. Spencer Clark: So it's kind of when using modems, if anyone remembers those, I'm really sure my age when talking about modend dial ups and yeah, I went to the Princess Trust actually for a bit of funding, a bit of help, and kind of did that start up. So that was inspired by trying to find a solution for an issue that my sister was facing. But then, yeah, the internet really hit us and we had messenger and thankfully, communications with deaf people are far better now. And on almost any cool playing field we've got WhatsApp texts, all of that sort of stuff, and email everything, so it kind of levelled it a bit. Then I set up another business with her and it was deaf awareness training. So we would train healthcare professionals, predominantly. The front of house, health care, how to communicate better with deaf patients. Spencer Clark: Again, driven off of a pretty horrible experience that my sister had. And so, yeah, trying to sell something and making the experience better was really important to us. So that was really good. And through that, funny enough, I met ATS along that route because ATS were looking for some sign language tours. They were the first company to really start to do it on handheld devices. And yeah, that's how I met them, because they found us doing deaf awareness training and signing and asked us for some help. That was the seed. But then at the same time, when I was doing small business consultancy around childcare businesses, really random, but it was the same sort of thing. Spencer Clark: I love working a bit of entrepreneurial spirit in me and I loved helping organisations, smaller businesses, particularly with their cash flows and their marketing ideas, and just general small business help, really. And then I found ATS and that's a whole other story. Kelly Molson: I love that. Yeah, well, great story. I didn't realise that you had a startup and you've been part of all these quite exciting businesses and it's those businesses that kind of led you to ATS. Spencer Clark: Yeah, I had a moment and as many of us do, I suppose I was getting married and I was working in these different jobs and it was quite randomly kind of moved to different things and I was trying to find the focus, what do all these different businesses and these things do? And I was kind of looking at what I enjoyed, what I was good at, and I went through a bit of a career reflection and had someone help me do that. And we're looking, what's the common thing here? And it was creativity, it was working with people. It was definitely small business, not big corporates. And at the time, because I'd already known ATS through doing some of the sign language stuff, they went on my list as, “I need to have a chat with Mike about that one day”. Spencer Clark: He's the founder of ATS. And then yeah, eventually we sat down in the chat and invited me on board to try out. And that was eleven years ago. Kelly Molson: And that was eleven years ago. Tell us about ATS, tell us what they do for our listeners and what's your role there? Spencer Clark: Sure. So I'm now Managing Director ATS. So I've been there in that role for two and a half years now, two or three. Prior to that, I was Business Development and Sales Director, so driving new business. And yes, so ATS, we've expanded out now, but I guess we're a full service. From Creative Content so predominantly known for audio multimedia guides to on site interpretation and storytelling. So our core business is around coming up with brilliant stories, working with our clients to write scripts, and then looking at the creative ways in which we can tell that story to their target audiences. So whether it's families, adults, overseas, we then come up with all these great ideas. And whether it's audio or multimedia, with film or apps, with interactives and games, we try and find all the unique ways of telling that story, of that unique site. Spencer Clark: So we have predominantly in house, fantastic production team, editors, filmmakers, developers, we have interpretation specialists and script writers. So once we've done all the content, we've also got all the technology as well. So part of our business has we manufacture our own hardware, so multimedia guides, audio guides, we have software that runs on all of them. We also do apps and PWAs, and we have a tech support team as well, who are out managing all of our clients. So we have 45,000 devices out in the field at the moment, so there's a lot being used, a lot of experiences being had one of our devices, but they all need battery changes, servicing, all that sort of stuff. So we got a tech team for them as well. So complete end to end from consultation, content, hardware, support.Kelly Molson: Yeah, and great sector to work in. You talked about developing stories. Heritage organisations have the best stories, right? So it is an absolutely perfect fit. I want to talk about the process that you go through and how you make that happen for the heritage sector. What is the biggest pain? So I'm in the marketing team of a heritage organisation and I've got a pain and I know that ATS can probably help me solve it. What is that pain that I bring to you? Spencer Clark: There's a number that we get approached about and I guess the first one, though, is we've got great stories. So, yes, heritage and cultural sites naturally have loads of great stories, so the most prime problem really is them to say, "We want to understand which audience we want to tell our stories to", number one. And then number two, "once we know that, how do we tell the stories in the best memorable, entertaining, educational way?" So really, they're the starting point, really, is helping them understand who their audience is and then going, "Right, how are you telling that story?" I often say with a creative conduit between the site and its heritage and their audiences. And we're the guys in the middle. Spencer Clark: You go, Right, we're going to understand these really well and come up with really great ideas to tell that story to that person in that experience. And that's the prime too. But then it expands out because once you start chatting to them and you go, well, those stories can be told in different ways to different audiences, but also the experiences are very different across sites. So you could have a linear tool, so you kind of know that the story has to make sense stop after stop and it's kind of a narrative thread, whereas other sites are random access, so you're moving around. And so therefore, everything needs to make sense in that situation as well. Kelly Molson: Very interesting, isn't it? I hadn't thought about how the building itself or the area itself can have an influence on how the story is told. Spencer Clark: Absolutely. So we do guides at St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, and you're thinking, "Right, big ecclesiastic sites, they must be very similar", but they're not. St Paul's random access. So once you've done the introduction, you can go wherever you like in St Paul's and access that content. The storytelling within that space, however you like. Westminster Abbey is very linear and so you start at point 1 and you have to go through and there's a fixed route to it. They're two very different buildings architecturally, so the challenges with that, for example, is when we're designing the scripts and designing the experiences, saying, "Well, what is the visitor journey here? And where are their pinch points?" I think in one spot in Westminster, we had 10 seconds to tell a story. Spencer Clark: People can't stay more than 10 seconds in that area because it just ends up backing up and then it's awful for everybody else. Whereas St Paul's is very different. You've got a lot more dwell time and a lot more space that you can sit and just listen. So two very different experiences that we design. Kelly Molson: That's really complex, isn't it? So you're not only thinking about how to tell the story in the best way to fit with the venue and the access and how people walk around it, but also from a capacity perspective, people can't stay in this area for longer than 10 seconds. So you've got to get them moving. Spencer Clark: Exactly. Kelly Molson: It blows my mind. Talk me through your methodology then, because I think that's quite interesting. Like, how do you start this process? They've come with the pain. We've got this great story, we're not telling it in the best way that we could. How can you help us? Where do you start? Spencer Clark: It's a good place. What we love is you get face to face and you walk the current experience and you walk through it. And it's great to talk to visitor experience teams, curatorial, front of house, as well as senior stakeholders and having a conversation with all of them to kind of really get a sense of what's the outcome I'm starting with what's wrong or what do you want to better? What do you want this outcome to be? And then we kind of work backwards because we have a lot of experience to share. And so there's things around this routing, wayfinding, dwell time. There's things around operations and logistics of handing out hardware or promoting an app if that's what clients are pushing out to their visitors. But we all got to understand there's lots of different models as well. Spencer Clark: So some sites, for example, you may pay to get in, but then you may pay for an audio or a multimedia guide or an app afterwards. So you're paying for your ticket and then you've got a secondary spend for a guide. I have seen a lot of our sites, especially some of the bigger ones, they have an all inclusive. So you buy your ticket and you get your guide included. But those two models means two different things because on the all inclusive, the majority of your audience are getting that guide. Therefore that story that we're going to create for you is being told to the biggest proportion of your audience, whereas those who buy additional, you know, the take up is going to be lower, therefore that message is not going to get to that many. But you don't need as many devices. Spencer Clark: And so we look at kind of whether they can handle a stop of hundreds or thousands of devices in some cases. Kelly Molson: Oh, you mean like where they're going to put them? Spencer Clark: Exactly. Kelly Molson: Yeah, it's all about that. Spencer Clark: These castles and heritage sites didn't really they weren't designed to hold racks or racks of guides, which is why they end up in some funny places, sometimes moat houses and whatever. So we start there, that's kind of walk it through. We want to listen and understand what everybody as a stakeholder, what they're wanting from it, but then we really kind of go, what does the visitor really need and want? What are they paying for? What are their expectations? And how can we have our impact on the visitor experience, which is essentially what it is. We're involved with storytelling content, visitor experience and technology, essentially the delivery method of it. Kelly Molson: What's a good case study, then, that you could share with us? I guess the proof of the pudding is in people being engaged with those stories. So it'll be about the feedback, right, that the organisation gets once people have been through the experience and they get good TripAdvisor recommendations and all that kind of thing. What's a good example that you can share with us of something where you've worked on it and it's made quite a vast difference to that experience?Spencer Clark: I'd like to say every single project. We generally want every client. We're passionate about making a difference. You're investing in time and money and we want to add as much creativity to it, but we want it to be as effective as possible, which is why I really want to understand what clients are wanting to get. If we look at this in a year's time, what do you want to see happen? And if it is better, TripAdvisor does that. I think we're hitting that really well, because not many sites, I'd say you have visitors kind of commenting on the audio or the multimedia guide back in the day. But when you look at a lot of our client sites, they get mentioned in TripAdvisor and how it's made a massive difference. Spencer Clark: So I was chatting with a client today, the guide is eight years old, a multimedia guide. We did a full film production for the introduction film, but then we also put that content into the guide, so it felt like this really the continuity in the storytelling. So once you arrive, you watch the film, you got the characters on the film, but they also feature in your guide. So as you've watched it, you go off and you go to a dinner party and we're just chatting today and they said, eight years on and it's still really good and getting reference to and we've got prospect clients and new clients who go over and check it out and they just love it. Just because we've designed it to last a long time, it shouldn't date because it's often our sector. Spencer Clark: They're not refreshing content like that every couple of years. It needs to last as long as it can and get its money's worth. The output is a great Visitor experience. Hopefully we're inputting on the NPS score, so hopefully people are saying, “yes, the overall, we're one part”. My colleague, Craig, he says it people don't go to a site for the multimedia guide. Right. They're not going, oh, we're here ATS are great, let's definitely go to one of their sites. They don't they go there? And then once they get this wonderful experience with the front of house with a fantastic audio multimedia guide that's been thought about and really designed well. Spencer Clark: And then the retail was great and the food and beverage was good and there was parking and whatever, and it was a sunny day because if it's a rainy day, everyone has a really bad experience. It's raining, which is obviously out of control of many sites. So, yeah, we're one element, but an important one, we feel, that really impacts on ATS and TripAdvisor and feedback and repeat visits. Kelly Molson: Do you get asked that question, actually, about how long this will last? So you said that guide has been around for about eight years now and I'm thinking, "yeah, that's good going, that's good return on investment, right?" We get asked that quite a lot about websites. "How frequently do you need to update your website? How frequently do we need to go through this process from redesign and development?" And I think it really depends on how well it's been done to start with. So we've worked with attractions where we did their website, like six or seven years ago. It still looks great because it was thought out really well, it's planned well, the brand was in place and it's the same, I guess, with your guide, if it's done well from the start, it's going to last longer. Spencer Clark: Absolutely. And to me, that's part of the brief, that's the design process, looking at the brief and the clients and asking those questions, "Well, you're, you can update this" and you kind of know they're not going to update it in a year. So how long was the shelf life of this product? What do you want it to last? And so once you know that at the beginning, you start producing it in a way that you say, well, that might date, you could have contemporary fashion, but that might look a bit dated in five, six, seven years time, whereas if we go animation, you can make things last a lot longer. But then, yeah, realistically you could be looking at how long does this last? Eight years, nine years? Spencer Clark: We've got clients up to ten years now. As long as you write it, you have an awareness that you don't mention potentially people's names who work there because they may move on and maybe even the job title might change. So you got to just be a little bit careful of kind of mentioning that, especially at site's consideration. When you've got 12, 13 languages, you make one change in the English, you've then got to change all that. So again, it's this understanding at the beginning saying, well, the risk of having a celebrity or whoever if you don't want them and they're out of faith or whatever, or they're not available to do any rerecords you got to think about that and say, well, that's going to have a knock on effect, and that will change then eventually. Spencer Clark: So, yeah, there's all these little secrets of the way in which things are, but we're aware of them. And that has a massive impact on the cost down the line. And the quality, of course.Kelly Molson: That's the benefit of the consultancy approach that you take as well, isn't it? Is it, that you are asking those questions up front and you're thinking long term about what's best for the organisation, not what's necessarily best for you? Is it better for me if they update this every three years or every eight years? But what you want is to get them the best experience from it and have the best product possible. So you ask all the right questions to start with. Spencer Clark: Absolutely. And sites are all different. The story at one place might not change, but they might have a different view on it and so or a different angle coming in. Well, there's a different story or theme within that place. So we did know National Trust site, so they had a big conservation project and so we've done the restoration conservation story. They've come back to a couple of years and now we're looking at different stories within them and telling stories very much around female stories at the house as well. So we're bringing that in. And what we can do, we're going to layer it and put in with the content so it will start to really. You have this lovely kind of layering of story and content that people can dip in and out of depending on what they're interested in. Spencer Clark: But that means it is evolving, but you're not recording loads of other stuff, you're just starting to build up on this nice kind of collection of content. But then you got sites such that you know they're going to have temporary exhibitions every year. So Buckingham Palace, we do their permanent tour, but then the exhibition changes every year, so we'll be going in there and rewriting content just for that element of it. So, yeah, most places don't change a lot of their content, but when you do, it's usually just elements of it, or adding languages or adding an access tool or something like that. Kelly Molson: Yeah, and I love that. But actually what we're trying to do is just make something better. And that doesn't always mean that you have to spend a shitload of money on making something, you know what I mean? You don't have to start from scratch, you can make something really great with what you have. So we've been talking a lot with attractions about just making what they have better. They don't need a new website right now. What you could do is just add these things in and that would make your website 10% better than it is now. Amazing, right? You've saved yourself a lot of budget, but you've still got this brilliant project and that's the same with what you're talking about. It's not a start from scratch, it's just building on and improving what you have. That's a good place. Spencer Clark: It's a good offer to have. I think it is, because sometimes you just want a little refresh and actually just slightly dated or that's not the language or the tone we use completely. So we just want to change this intro and often the introduction is the beginning of the experience. So if you can tweak and change that can actually set the tone for the rest of it anyway. We often go and say, "Well, what have you gotten? What improvements can you make on a minimal budget?" And that's the honest conversation you have early on and you're going, "What do you want to happen realistically? What are your budgets, what's your time scales?" And then we'll come back to you with something that's tailored to you and see what we can do. Spencer Clark: And often a review of the current experience and will be constructive and we think you could just improve these bits at the moment. Kelly Molson: Yeah, I love that approach. And also, do you have a moathouse that you can keep all these devices in? And while we're on the topic of that, let's talk about something that you mentioned earlier, which is this app versus devices debate. So you mentioned, and it hadn't even occurred to me. Do people have the storage space for all of these devices? Are they going to be able to put them somewhere? And I bet you get asked us all the time, isn't it going to better if we have an app because people have got that phone in their back pocket all the time and so then you don't necessarily need as many of the devices as you might need. There's quite a big debate around this at the moment, isn't there? What's your take on it? Spencer Clark: Well, of course I've got my opinion on this one, Kelly. But you know, these questions when I joined the ATS, so I joined eleven years ago and I started going to the conferences and the shows and the exhibitions and you know, apps were around and it was the, "Oh yeah, they're going to be the death of the audio guide". So there's me, joined a company thinking, "Oh okay, I wonder how long I'll be around for". But what history has shown me is that what drives a really good product and a good solution, whether it's an app or a device, is really understanding those outcomes and visitor behaviours and COVID was obviously a point in time where people weren't touching things.Spencer Clark: And it was a concern at the time like, “okay, I wonder how long is this going to play out?”. But what we found is humans fall back into an ease of life and convenience and quality, I think is kind of where people say, "Oh, no, they won't use devices anymore and they won't use touch screens". And I remember chatting with Dave Patton from Science Museum and he said, “Yeah, in COVID, we turned all the touchscreens off”. Everyone kept going up to them and touching them because they thought they were off to turn them on, so they turned them off so that people wouldn't use them. And actually what they're doing was touching that device more. Do you remember the days people were wiping down all the trolleys? I'm quite an optimist, so I was sitting at the time. Spencer Clark: Once we passed this and through it, I feel we will kind of fall back into, you're not going to take your own cutlery to a restaurant a year, so that hasn't happened. And QR codes are less and less visible on those restaurants. Yeah. What it really is about for us is, and I touched upon it, there's a few things around why ultimately you can do everything. Our multimedia guides and audio guys can do pretty much one of these, but for a number of reasons, visitors aren't necessarily going straight over to these and dropping the hardware. If I rock up with my kids, got two kids, they don't have phones, so they're not going to download an app when they get there. My phone is my car key, it's my travel, it's my wallet, it's everything, so I'm using it all day. Spencer Clark: And there's obviously battery concerns there as well, so you kind of start getting kind of battery anxiety of that where you carry around a charger. But there is something and the more and more we work with clients and we compare, we put apps in places as well as multimedia guides or audio guides, and we look at the take up and we look at the behaviour of visitors. And even more recently, we're doing a site. At the moment, it's got temporary exhibition for six months. I'll be able to say a bit more about it once we've done the end of the review, but essentially we've had kind of AB testing and looking at how the take up is for guides versus apps and we're positively seeing big demand for devices for a number of reasons with the audience time who were there. There's the quality. Spencer Clark: As far as I've paid my ticket, especially on the all inclusive, I get my guide and it's really well designed and this is part of the experience designed for it. I'm not worrying about battery and the headphones are in there. I haven't got people walking around with audio blaring out because they've gotten their headphones, which is really annoying to all the other visitors that I've been to a few museums and seen that and heard that it's not a great experience. There's definitely a quality thing there about it's part of, this is part of. Kelly Molson: Do you think it's part of, it's escapism as well? So, like, for me, I'm terrible if we're out and about, if me, my little girl and my husband are out for the day, my phone is in my bag the whole time and I forget to take pictures. I forget to tell social media that I've been to a place, "Oh, God, what I've got for lunch”, because I'm too busy doing it. And I think with the kind of headsets thing, there's an element of escapism there, isn't there, where you don't have to have your phone. I like not having to be on my phone. I like that for the whole day. I've had such a great day, they haven't even thought about looking at my phone. So I don't know whether there's an element there. Kelly Molson: We're so tied to our phones all the day, all day, aren't we? For work and things. I'm just going to put these headphones on. I'm going to escape into a different world where I don't need to think about it. Spencer Clark: Yeah, don't get me wrong, there's definitely a place for apps and there's a use for them, which is why we've developed a platform that makes apps as well. But the devices over this recent exhibition, I'm just learning more from visitors and the staff who are there, and they're saying, "Yeah, you take your phone and you might have the tour going, but I don't turn my notifications off, so I'll still get interrupted by things". And you're right, I want to be in this experience. And my attention, I'm hoping, is mostly on what's there and the stories that are being told to me. So, yeah, there's a lot around there. There's also perceived value. Spencer Clark: I did a talk at Historic houses pre covered, but I had like 160 people in the Alexandra Palace and I asked them all, "how many of you just have downloaded an app in the last twelve months?" A few hands put up and then said, "Okay, how many of you paid for an app out of those?" and all the hands went down. There's this thing about, would you spend £5 on an app? Probably not a lot of people would. It's got to be really well promoted and maybe in the right circumstances, the right place, the right exhibition, you'd get someone doing that, but people will pay and you see it. They will pay £5 for a device that's being designed and put in there as part of the official experience of this site. Spencer Clark: So you've got to look at the take up and the reach that an app will bring over a device as well. So there is perceived value. See if you can charge for it great or if it's in ticket price, it just makes the whole value of the experience even better. I'm not sure what's your experience when was the last time you paid for an app, Kelly? Kelly Molson: Bigger question, as you asked it, I was thinking, and I can't remember. There must be something that I've paid a minimum value for, like it was like, I don't know, £0.69p or £1.29 or something like that, but I couldn't tell you what it was or when I downloaded it. Kelly Molson: I mostly have car parking apps on my phone. Honestly, I think at one point I counted I had seven different car parking apps on my phone because all of the car parks obviously stopped taking cash. I'm terrible with cash, I never have any of that. A lot of them. But they're all free.Spencer Clark: There's definitely something there around perceived value and what it means to the experience, I think. Kelly Molson: Yeah, it's really interesting, actually. Spencer Clark: The debate will continue for years, though, Kelly. The debate will carry on. And if that's about telling a great story to as many people as possible. Right now, in our view and our data that shows across all these sites is devices that are doing a better job than apps at the moment. But there's still a choice. Some people will have them. And I think it's going to be a blend. It's going to be a blend, but overwhelmingly the device is more. Kelly Molson: But it's interesting because you mentioned and one of my questions is, how is ATS evolving? Because I guess that you didn't always have apps as an option for people. So that's probably one of the ways that you've evolved over the years, right? Spencer Clark: Yeah. So we started doing audio guides. That was the initial and then again, Mike, the founder, was really spotted multimedia as an opportunity, screen devices as we started coming through. Not everyone had smartphones at that point. And so to provide a screen device, it was great for putting additional content and film content and also accessibility, sign language videos and things like that, which is how I got into ATS, sign language videos. So putting them on a screen and you look at how much audio visual content we now all consume on a small handheld device, he definitely saw something. And that's where ATS kind of drove that element. A lot of our work was multimedia guides over audio guides. Spencer Clark: And it was about not just playing audio with an image on the screen, because that's not adding much for the sake of this device, you need to add a lot more to it. And that's where we grew our in house production team. So all the editors coming up with really good ideas and animations and videos or interface designs, all that sort of stuff, and interactives and games and things like that, you could be really just opened up a whole world of opportunity, really. Yeah. So we started pushing that. But again, part of that design process was, and going back to the kind of we only had 10 seconds to tell this story or whatever, it's the same with these devices, and when we're creating content, visual content, it's got to warrant the visitor's attention. Spencer Clark: If you've got an amazing masterpiece in front of you, then of course you don't want to be head down in the screen, you want to be looking at it. But what could that screen do, if anything? We may decide not to even put anything on there, just go audio. But there could be something there that you want to, a curator might be interviewed and show you certain details on the painting and you could point them out on the screen. That then allows you to look and engage with the art in front of you. But, yeah, we drove that kind of way of delivering interpretation on site through multimedia guys, but we do a lot of audio as well. Spencer Clark: I'm just plain, straight, simple audio, I say simple, but lovely sound effects, really nice produced, choosing the right voices, really good script, sound effects, that sort of stuff. So, yeah, it's quite a pure way, I guess you would say, with audio owned.Kelly Molson: Nice, you mentioned the word warrant back there. Which brings me to my next question, which I think is fascinating, because there aren't many organisations that are ever going to achieve this, but ATS has a Royal Warrant now. Spencer Clark: Yeah, yeah, we got it in March 22. Kelly Molson: Absolutely phenomenal. Tell us a little bit about that. Spencer Clark: Yeah, so we've worked with Royal Household for quite, well, a couple of sites for over 15 years. We provide audio multimedia guides across pretty much all of the raw sites now, which is a wonderful achievement, we're really proud of it. And, yeah, we applied for a Royal Warrant. They're awarded to about 800 businesses in the UK and they range from one person, sole trader, craftsman, craft people through, to multinationals and SMEs and everybody in between. And it's a mark of quality and excellence in delivery of service and sustainable as well over a long period of time. We applied for it and were awarded it in March. It was a really lovely accolade for us as a business and it was a great moment to get so we've got a hold of that now. Kelly Molson: That must have been lovely. So, again, at the start of the episode, you mentioned that you'd moved into the MD role, and that was a couple of years ago. Right. So you've been an MD through COVID times, which must have been a challenge for you. As a founder of an organisation myself, I know that was a big challenge, having to learn how to do things in a completely different way. That must have been a really lovely kind of success story of those times. Spencer Clark: Definitely. We have got such an amazing team and one that people stay with us, our team stay with us for a long period of time and it was also a point where I was taking over and the founder, Mike, was properly retiring. So for him, it was really great to get for him. And we had one made up for him as well, a plat, so you can have his own he's got his own rule warrant, but yeah, for the rest of the team, it is a recognition. What's really important for me is that everybody in the team is responsible for the quality of service that we deliver from picking up the phone and working on projects, the development team, the service team, the teams that go on site. Spencer Clark: We've got staff as well, so we staff at St Paul's Cathedral and Bucks Palace and Windsor Castle, so we got members team handing out guides and operations there. And it's everyone's responsibility in our business to offer a great service in everything we do. And it definitely was yeah, it was a really great recognition that we could share with the team. Kelly Molson: Amazing. Right, what is next for ATS? What exciting developments are they're coming up that you can share with us? Anything on the horizon? Spencer Clark: Yeah, I guess this year feels like many, and I've been speaking to, you know, it's nice to get back into conferences and exhibitions and stuff where you kind of chatting to the sector, but this feels a little bit more normal as a year. I think last year was still a kind of bounce back out of COVID but this year seems to be mor. There's tenders coming through. People are now doing new projects, so that's good to see. So there's an appetite. I think what it's really shown is there's an appetite in the sector to really improve the quality of visitor experiences. I think that's what's really that I'm seeing and something that we're well positioned to support clients in is that quality of a visitor experience. On the back of that, we're looking at always continuing to look at different ways in which to tell stories and the way in which we can engage with the visitor, which doesn't always mean the latest tech. Spencer Clark: We've looked at AR and things like that and we've tried it, but what you got to be careful, what you got to understand is, instead of when you've got visitors from 8 to 85 year olds, your solution has to be accessible to everybody. And as soon as you might put in something that might if the technology doesn't quite work in that environment because it's too dark or too light or whatever, or the tech just isn't there to do it, then it suddenly breaks the magic of that experience. Spencer Clark: And so you look at different ways of being innovative and that can just be through a really different approach to the script writing, or putting a binaural 3D soundscape instead, or having a really good interactive that just brings the family in to answer questions or something like that. We will always continue to innovate, but it's not necessarily about technology. But we love tech. But you've got to think about the practical implications of tech in the projects. And that goes back to earlier I said about sustainability in the budget and some organisations just don't have the appetite or the budget to invest in some of this tech, even though they see it and they say, “we want that”. Okay, “this is how much it's cost. And it's brand new”, so you'd be developing from scratch or whatever. Spencer Clark: And it's not always palatable with the budget holders. So, yes, you got to think about operationally sustainable. What's the best solution that reaches your outcomes, essentially? So, yeah, where else are we heading? Great content. We've got new products coming through, new devices, that sort of stuff, which has kind of been, like I said, our core business. But we're also doing a lot more online, so digital exhibitions, things like that. So we're taking our onsite storytelling experience and moving online. So we've done some virtual tours, but not just 360s where you've got hotspots. We add the ATS magic to it. What else can we add into those kind of online experiences? It's a different experience, but we can definitely add some lovely creativity to the storytelling on that. So we did that with a number of clients, including Glenn Palace. Spencer Clark: We did the Churchill exhibition, which was a full three day film shoot over COVID, which was a huge challenge. But yeah, there was a high risk factor there when your main star is a Churchill lookalike and if he got COVID, the whole shoot pretty much cancelled, but we managed to get through that, so that was good. So, yeah, more of that sort of stuff. So, looking at the online space, we're getting into 3D digitisation of collections, so we've got a partnership going on where we can photogram using photogrammetry to create 3D models. And then what we're saying is we add the ATS magic to that, where you got that model. Let's put it in context, let's tell that story around that actual object. Spencer Clark: It's a 3D model, so, yeah, we're playing around with areas on that and some other things that I'm sure I'll share in the future. We're not standing still. That's for sure.Kelly Molson: No. And I'm sure I'll hear about it at whatever conferences that we're at together at some point, Spencer. We always ask our guests about a book that they love that they would like to share with our listeners. What have you prepped for us today? Spencer Clark: I'm in the car a lot, so I do a lot of audio books, if anything. I don't know if it's an excuse, but I just don't find time to sit and actually read. Busy family life, busy work life, all that sort of stuff. So a lot of audiobooks. But also, I love business books, whatever you can learn from kind of business and marketing. And obviously I had that role previous to ATS, I was kind of supporting small businesses and stuff. So there's one I had, I attended a session by a marketeer called Bryony Thomas and she's got a book called Watertight Marketing. Her session was brilliant, it was really practical, it's really scalable. So it could be for a one person company, sole trader, up to an organisation that has multiple products online, wherever. Spencer Clark: It was just a really good book that just gives you clarity and thinking. And there's this takeaway straight away from it and a really good approach to kind of reviewing your marketing and how well it's working, and then just picking those things that are going to work quickest to find out where the weaknesses are, the leaks, essentially, she calls them. So, yeah, I'd really recommend it. I'm hoping quite a lot of your listeners are interested in marketing. We're all looking at trying to get visitors back in and what our service and products are. So I'd recommend Watertight Marketing by Bryony Thomas. Kelly Molson: Oh, I think that's a great recommendation. I've read that book, I've met Bryony once a very long time ago and it's so simple, it's ridiculous, isn't it? And you think, "how is this the first book that's talked about marketing in this way?" That's what blew my mind when I read it and it is, it's just about plugging the gaps, filling the holes in your bucket. It's absolutely brilliant concept, great book. Thank you for sharing. Right, listen, if you want to win a copy of that book, and I would recommend that you do, if you head over to our Twitter account and you retweet this episode announcement with the words I want Spencer's book, then you might be lucky enough to win yourself a copy. Thankfully, it was only just one book today. Everyone else tries to kill my marketing budget and goes with two. Kelly Molson: So well done you, Spencer. Thank you ever so much for joining us on the podcast today. It's lovely that you came on, I'm really pleased that you did. Lots to think about there and loads of tips for our listeners if they're thinking about enhancing their stories. So thank you. Spencer Clark: It's been a pleasure. Thanks, Kelly. Kelly Molson: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review. It really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned. Skip The Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. You can find show notes and transcriptions from this episode and more over on our website, rubbercheese.com/podcast.
This week the Motorola Rizr and Razr, Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro, Honor udpates, CAT S75, TCL Nxtpaper and the not Nxtpaper, Miraxess MiraDock, Oppo has a lot of nits, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 sizes and much more... With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Hardline on the hardware MWC… TCL Just Announced its Newest Wave of Tablets and Smartphones - NXTPAPER is a multi-layered film laminated to the display reducing eye strain and creating a paper-like feel when using a stylus. TCL 40 XE vs 40 X vs 40 XL Budget phones Motorola Rizr rollable phone concept hands-on: They see me rollin' Motorola confirms new Razr for 2023 Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro - and 13 Lite spoken about on last show with Dynamic Island - Xiaomi 13 Lite vs 13 vs 13 Pro The new Cat S75 is a rugged phone with 2-way messaging over satellite built in Thought 240W was fast? Redmi now has 300W charging tech! Honor is the next brand to offer a longer software update policy - only for Vs and Magic 5 Pro though - 3OS/5Security OnePlus unveils OnePlus 11 Concept phone with Active CryoFlux Miraxess MiraDock turns (some) smartphones into desktop computers Oppo's upcoming flagship could have an insanely bright display Nothing speaker makes first appearance in new leak, showing off its unique design Huawei allegedly caught tracking MWC 2023 visitors at its exhibit: The Huawei Card appeared to have a tracking chip in it StarLink is offering Equipment Rental for the first time...for £15 per month Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 To Continue With Three Sizes Galaxy Z Fold 5 might not be all that different, with same outer display and cameras The Name of the Game 50 Years Of Landmark Video Games, One Per Year, All Playable On Nintendo Switch Flap your trap about an App Take a selfie instead of going to the doctor? This tech might make it possible Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones are the first to support built-in 'iSIMs' YouTube is removing overlay ads on videos from April 6, 2023 Chrome Corner Chromebooks may soon get the ability to auto-launch PWAs on startup Google I/O 2023 set for May 10th and May 10th only - Likely Pixel 7a Details - Pixel Tablet - Pixel Fold - the bloke on the train! Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted HONOR Pad 8 12-inch Wi-Fi Tablet - £176.69 OPPO Find X5 5G £445 from £749 - (Find X5 vs. Find X5 Pro) Sabrent USB Type-C Hub with HDMI and 2 USB 3.0 ports - £10 Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 £249 from £349 Kingston SDS2/256GB Canvas Select Plus SD Card Class 10 UHS-I - £18.59 + lifetime warranty Ninja Blender and Soup Maker £129 from £150 Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon | tedsalmon@post.com Ricky - @RickysTechTalk | Rickys Tech Talk Youtube | rickystechtalk.com YouTube: Tech Addicts
Recording date: Feb 16, 2023John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellDan Wahlin @DanWahlinCraig Shoemaker @craigshoemakerMaxim Salnikov @WebMaxRUBrought to you byAG GridNarwhal Visit nx.dev to get the preeminent open-source toolkit for monorepo development, today. Resources:PWAOverview of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)Maxim on Web Rush episode 4ngVikings eventAkershus FortressWhat is a Progressive Web App (PWA)Alex RussellProgressive Web Apps: Escaping Tabs Without Losing Our SoulWhat's new in Progressive Web AppsService Worker APIWeb App ManifestBeats Per Minute PWADALL-EWhat can PWA do today?Article on Web Share APIchatGPTThe "new" BingGitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot now has a better AI model and new capabilitiesSlides about PWA installabilitySlides about PWA offline-readinessPWA docs on Microsoft Learn (great and up-to-date resource!)BPM Techno service worker source code (Workbox-powered)BPM Techno service worker build source codeBPM Techno Web App Manifest source codeTimejumpsPodcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.
On this episode of First Ring Daily, Intel has a 13th gen, PWAs have new features, and building apps for Windows.
Today we are talking about Progressive Web Apps with Alex Borsody and Wilfred Arambhan. www.talkingDrupal.com/362 Topics What are Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) How is a PWA different from a native app or cross platform app What features point towards a PWA What features are difficult to implement Where do they store their data What are some use cases What does the PWA module do Why would you use the PWA module Potential enhancements to the PWA module Google's Plans Security Resources A Drupal developer's guide to Progressive Web Apps An almost complete guide to PWAs+, using Drupal as the glue code (though many other technology will do) Project Fugu/web capabilities Web capabilities tracker. WebAuthn Web Workers Programmable cache What Web Can Do Native/App store submission Ionic WKWebView evaluateJavascript() https://www.hackingwithswift.com/example-code/wkwebview/how-to-run-javascript-on-a-wkwebview-with-evaluatejavascript https://developer.chrome.com/docs/android/trusted-web-activity/ https://www.pwabuilder.com/ Moonraft carbonPay Guests Alex Borsody - @alexborsody Wilfred Arambhan - @wilfredarambhan Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Cathy Theys - @YesCT MOTW Responsive Tables Filter It makes the following tables responsive: Any tables within fields where Drupal text format filters can be applied Views tables
Watch the live stream: Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. Brian #1: rich-codex by Phil Ewels suggested by Will McGugan “A GitHub Action / command-line tool which generates screen grab images of a terminal window, containing command outputs or code snippets.” Generate images from commands embedded in markdown files, like README.md, for example. Searches through markdown files for stuff like:  then runs the command, and generates the image. Can be done within a GitHub action Can also send code snippets or json to rich-cli, then generate an image. You can also have commands in a config file, Very easy to use, makes very professional looking images for documentation, that's always up to date. Michael #2: Pydastic via Roman Right, by Rami Awar Pydastic is an elasticsearch python ORM based on Pydantic. Core Features Simple CRUD operations supported Sessions for simplifying bulk operations (a la SQLAlchemy) Dynamic index support when committing operations More on Elasticsearch here Brian #3: 3 Things to Know Before Building with PyScript by Braden Riggs Package indentation matters Local file access is possible. [HTML_REMOVED] - numpy - pandas - paths: - /views.csv [HTML_REMOVED] DOM manipulation has interesting conventions For buttons, you can include pys-onClick=”your_function” parameter to trigger python functions when clicked. For retrieving user input from within the [HTML_REMOVED] tag document.getElementById(‘input_obj_id').value can retrieve the input value. And Finally pyscript.write(“output_obj_id”, data) can write output to a tag from within the [HTML_REMOVED] tag. Michael's Pyscript videos Python + pyscript + WebAssembly: Python Web Apps, Running Locally with pyscript Python iOS Web App with pyscript and offline PWAs Michael #4: disnake via Sean Koenig disnake is a modern, easy to use, feature-rich, and async-ready API wrapper for Discord. Features: Modern Pythonic API using async/await syntax Sane rate limit handling that prevents 429 errors Command extension to aid with bot creation Easy to use with an object oriented design Optimized for both speed and memory Quickstart Commands API Extras Michael: Scholarships for upcoming FastAPI + MongoDB live course Humble Bundle for Python 2022 Michael's crazy earbuds (UE Fits) Joke: Better than a wage increase
Watch the live stream: Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored: RedHat: Compiler Podcast Special guests Mark Little Ben Cosby Michael #1: libgravatar A library that provides a Python 3 interface to the Gravatar APIs. If you have users and want to show some sort of an image, Gravatar is OK PyPI uses this for example (gravatar, not necessarily this lib) Usage: >>> g = Gravatar('myemailaddress@example.com') >>> g.get_image() 'https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0bc83cb571cd1c50ba6f3e8a78ef1346' Brian #2: JSON to Pydantic Converter Suggested by Chun Ly, “this awesome JSON to @samuel_colvin's pydantic is so useful. It literally saved me days of work with a complex nested JSON schema.“ “JSON to Pydantic is a tool that lets you convert JSON objects into Pydantic models.” It's a live site, where you can plop JSON on one the left, and Pydantic models show up on the right. There's a couple options: Specify every field as Optional Alias camelCase fields as snake_case It's also an open source project, built with FastAPI, Create React App, and a project called datamodel-code-generator. Mark #3: tailwindcss, tailwindui Not python, but helpful for web UI and open source business model example tailwindcss generates CSS Used on the Lexchart app Benefits of tailwindcss and tailwindui: Just-in-Time makes it fast. Output includes only classes used for the project. Stand on shoulders of design thinking from Steve Schoger and Adam Wathan. See also refactoingui.com. Use in current projects without CSS conflicts. Custom namespace with prefix in tailwind.config.js. Bonus: custom namespace prefixes work with the tailwind plug-ins for VS Code and PyCharm. Works well with template engines like, Chameleon. We use tailwind for our app UI. Toolbar template example. Another example of docs and tutorials being a strategic business asset. Resources tailwindcss.com tailwindlabs on YouTube, great tutorials from Simon at Tailwind Beginner friendly tutorials: Thirus, example of tailwind install methods Michael #4: PEP 690 – Lazy Imports From Itamar Discussion at https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-690-lazy-imports/15474 PEP proposes a feature to transparently defer the execution of imported modules until the moment when an imported object is used. PEP 8 says imports go a the top, that means you pay the full price of importing code This means that importing the main module of a program typically results in an immediate cascade of imports of most or all of the modules that may ever be needed by the program. Lazy imports also mostly eliminate the risk of import cycles or crashes. The implementation in this PEP has already demonstrated startup time improvements up to 70% and memory-use reductions up to 40% on real-world Python CLIs. Brian #5: Two small items pytest-rich Suggested by Brian Skinn Created by Bruno Oliveira as a proof of concept pytest + rich, what's not to love? Now we just need a maintainer or two or three…. Embedding images in GitHub README Suggested by Henrik Finsberg Video by Anthony Sottile This is WITHOUT putting the image in the repo. Upload or drop an image to an issue comment. Don't save the comment, just wait for GitHub to upload it to their CDN. GH will add a markdown link in the comment text box with a link to the now uploaded image. Now you can use that image in a README file. You can do the same while editing the README in the online editor. Ben #6: pyotp A library for generating and verifying one-time passwords (OTP). Helpful for implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) in web applications. Supports HMAC-based one-time passwords (HOTP) and time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). While HOTP delivered via SMS text messages is a common approach to implementing MFA, SMS is not really secure. TOTP using an authenticator app on the user's device such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator is more secure, fairly easy to implement, and free (no SMS messaging fees and multiple free authenticator apps available for users). TOTP works best by making a QR code available to simplify the setup for the user in their authenticator app. Lots of easy to implement QR code generators to choose from (qrcode is a popular one if you use javascript on the front end). TOTP quick reference: import pyotp def generate_shared_secret(): # securely store this shared secret with user account data return pyotp.random_base32() def generate_provisioning_uri(secret, email): # generate uri for a QR code from the user's shared secret and email address return pyotp.totp.TOTP(secret).provisioning_uri(name=email, issuer_name='YourApp') def verify_otp(secret, otp): # verify user's one-time password entry with their shared secret totp = pyotp.TOTP(secret) return totp.verify(otp) Extras Brian: PyConUS 2022 videos now up A few more Python related extensions for VSCode black, pylint, isort, and Jupyter PowerToys Work has begun on a pytest course Saying this in public to inspire me to finish it. No ETA yet Sad Python Girls Club podcast Michael: PyTorch M1 Mission Encodable PWAs and pyscript Michael's now released pyscript PWA YouTube video cal.com (open source calendly) Supabase (open source Firebase) Joke: Beginner problems