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PC Demand is down, JEDEC specs are UP, Apple has got a new M5, and Intel Core Ulta 300 lineup is confirmed.  Windows 10 -> 11 issues, are satellite communications encrypted, PIxnapping rides again, and yet another Windows privilege escalation is happening.Also on this episode:  five hosts entered, but how many returned? Tune in next week for the thrilling conclusion!!  Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:44 Patreon03:37 Food with Josh06:34 News segment begins with Intel Panther Lake info12:32 JEDEC spec update (after lengthy intro)14:07 Edifier has a speaker that looks like a PC16:13 Forget Windows 11, 80386 memories, and Commodore's new OS (games included!)22:19 If you insist on using Win 11, buy a new PC?26:36 Now be quiet! offers semi-passive PSUs32:43 Apple M536:45 (In)Security Corner55:47 Gaming Quick Hits1:05:00 Picks of the Week1:26:48 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's EV News Briefly for Saturday 18 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily CADILLAC OPTIQ: EUROPEAN ORDERS, PRICES, SPECS https://evne.ws/47xdVqc VW ID.4 AND ID.5 ADDED TO UK ELECTRIC CAR GRANT https://evne.ws/4nai08o ELECTRIFY AMERICA ADDS LIVE CHARGERS TO MAPS https://evne.ws/43sQvjk AMERICANS INCREASINGLY OPEN TO CHINESE EV BRANDS https://evne.ws/43qYf5k MERCEDES ADDS LOWER-COST ELECTRIC CLA 200 https://evne.ws/4hiwfqh FASTNED INDOOR ULTRA-RAPID CHARGING HUB https://evne.ws/3JkF8mP TOYOTA-LED FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ELECTRIC QUADRICYCLE https://evne.ws/42OMk18 TESLA REINTRODUCES 'MAD MAX' FSD PROFILE https://evne.ws/4neGb5Q NORWAY TO LOWER EV VAT THRESHOLD, END EXEMPTION https://evne.ws/47axm6U SUBARU TO REVEAL TWO STI CONCEPTS https://evne.ws/4ng7U5Y SLATE ELECTRIC PICKUP: SPECS AND ROAD TESTS https://evne.ws/4o96Y4s KIA TRIPLES EUROPEAN EV PRODUCTION CAPACITY https://evne.ws/4qdvPWx HYUNDAI EO ELECTRIC SUV PRE-SALES IN CHINA https://evne.ws/4opHOhR GM LIKELY TO MISS TESLA EV LEAD https://evne.ws/3KPN8wJ

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart CADILLAC OPTIQ: EUROPEAN ORDERS, PRICES, SPECS https://evne.ws/47xdVqc VW ID.4 AND ID.5 ADDED TO UK ELECTRIC CAR GRANT https://evne.ws/4nai08o ELECTRIFY AMERICA ADDS LIVE CHARGERS TO MAPS https://evne.ws/43sQvjk AMERICANS INCREASINGLY OPEN TO CHINESE EV BRANDS https://evne.ws/43qYf5k MERCEDES ADDS LOWER-COST ELECTRIC CLA 200 https://evne.ws/4hiwfqh FASTNED INDOOR ULTRA-RAPID CHARGING HUB https://evne.ws/3JkF8mP TOYOTA-LED FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ELECTRIC QUADRICYCLE https://evne.ws/42OMk18 TESLA REINTRODUCES 'MAD MAX' FSD PROFILE https://evne.ws/4neGb5Q NORWAY TO LOWER EV VAT THRESHOLD, END EXEMPTION https://evne.ws/47axm6U SUBARU TO REVEAL TWO STI CONCEPTS https://evne.ws/4ng7U5Y SLATE ELECTRIC PICKUP: SPECS AND ROAD TESTS https://evne.ws/4o96Y4s KIA TRIPLES EUROPEAN EV PRODUCTION CAPACITY https://evne.ws/4qdvPWx HYUNDAI EO ELECTRIC SUV PRE-SALES IN CHINA https://evne.ws/4opHOhR GM LIKELY TO MISS TESLA EV LEAD https://evne.ws/3KPN8wJ

That's THOSE were the days. Accent on the "THOSE!" Maybe you know what we're talking about or maybe you don't and are about to go on a nostalgic journey back into kids television. Are You Afraid of the Dark was a staple of Nickelodeon's Saturday night SNICK lineup. It closed out the night with spooky tales told by The Midnight Society around a campfire. It was just spooky enough to scare kids, but was it spooky enough for adults too? Does it even hold up? We'll find out on today's episode!Next week! Watch Happy Days - S2E6 - Haunted. Streaming on Paramount+Send us feedback to @thosedaysshow.bsky.social or thosewerethedaysshow@gmail.comFollow on BlueSkySend us a Voicemail!LIVE Mondays at 9pm ET Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Specs, millimeters, torque, hydraulic pressure… customers check out FAST when advisors go “full tech mode.” That's where analogies change the game. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, I share one of my favorite techniques that helps customers understand repairs without feeling overwhelmed: turning technical jargon into relatable stories. I'll cover: Why customers decline work when they don't understand the language How to use simple, everyday analogies (like crayons, sneakers, or coffee filters) The power of humor and storytelling to reduce tension and win trust How to practice analogies as a team for fun, memorable customer experiences A weekly challenge: turn two MPI jobs into analogies and test them with your team When you swap tech talk for real talk, customers nod, laugh, and approve more often. Analogies make the complex simple — and that's where credibility (and sales) live. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

HR1 - Patriots didn't give Falcons full blueprint to beating Bills, but left some specs In hour one Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the New England Patriots beating the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo last night on Sunday night football 23-20, explain why they think the Patriots didn't really give the Falcons the blueprint to beating the Bills last night, react to Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos confirming that Brian Snitker's decision to step down as manager was Snitker's decision alone, and confirms that if Snitker wanted to return the job would've been his. Then, Mike, Dylan, and Ali quickly update you on what's going on in the MLB playoffs, recap and react to everything that went down in week six of the college football season, and then close out the hour by diving into the world of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Simon Dudley, independent consultant and with extensive former experience at Polycom, Lifesize, and Logitech, examines how customers, OEMs and resellers can navigate the increasingly commoditised video conferencing market.Simon and tom discuss:• Why most video bars are “good enough” and what that means for differentiation• How ESG, financial transparency, and global distribution are becoming key buying factors• The importance of understanding your A/B/C brand status as a vendor or reseller• Why customers should look beyond specs and prioritise reliability, support, and management tools• Lessons from the PC industry and how they could apply to the future of MTR devicesThanks to Pure-IP, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support. Find Simon's website here: Excession Events 

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The Anbernic RG476H features a 4.7-inch LTPS In-Cell multi-touch display with a resolution of 1280×960 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Unisoc T820 octa-core processor (1×A76@2.7GHz, 3×A76@2.3GHz, 4×A55@2.1GHz) with a Mali-G57 GPU at 850MHz. The device includes 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS2.2 storage, and operates on Android 13. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0. Additional features: 5000mAh battery, stereo speakers, 3D Hall joysticks, six-axis gyroscope, RGB lighting, USB Type-C with 1080p display output, and support for TF card expansion up to 2TB.✨Featured items:476H at Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/RG476H476H at AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG476H_AELearn more: https://retrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg476h/Timestamps:- [00:00] Stream start- [00:23] Introduces the $150 RG476H handheld and compares it to similar 4x3 devices- [04:05] Specs include T820 chipset, 4.7" 120Hz display, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Android 13, and a 5000 mAh battery- [06:55] Features mushy face buttons, small Hall sticks, clicky shoulders, and a pocketable, comfy build- [09:39] Compared to the 477M, it's lighter and sleeker, with a premium glass front and sharp 120Hz screen- [12:05] 120Hz panel improves streaming fluidity and latency with HEVC decoding- [17:26] Covers GeForce Now setup and latency performance- [23:44] Runs indie titles like Silk Song and The Messenger via GameHub- [38:25] Includes FM radio and music player that work without headphones- [41:23] Android games perform well with solid screen and speaker quality- [53:23] Handles emulation for PSP, PS2, GameCube, and some 3DS titles- [01:46:00] Final verdict: a premium-feel mid-range handheld with great value, launching September 18th 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

Panel: ‪ @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   @ban6756   @Bearded-Retro-Rewind  0:00 - We're Live!3:46 - RG476H Thoughts22:45 - Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini31:20 - Xbox Mode for Handheld38:06 - XU Retro Dream 140:10 - GPD Win 543:06 - Lenovo Price Increases49:30 - Ban Unboxes a Projector!1:01:35 - Stubbs Unboxes an Abomination!1:07:21 - Ban Unboxes a Controller!1:19:16 - Stubbs Unboxes more Abominations!1:33:00 - Q&A TimeFull news and sources:https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-65/✨Featured items:WANBO Projector: https://rh-go.link/Wanbo-X5-Pro-1100_AmznAYANEO Air Mini: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-AIR-MiniFantech Nova 2: https://rh-go.link/Fantech-Nova-II_AEFantech Shooter 3: https://rh-go.link/Fantech-Shooter-III476H at Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/RG476H476H at AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG476H_AEGaminja ANS11: https://rh-go.link/ANS11_AEQ2 Pro: https://rh-go.link/Q2-Pro_Amzn 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

Erinnert ihr euch noch an den Sommer 2024? Der große Angriff von Qualcomm auf den Markt der Windows-Laptops mit dem Snapdragon X Elite? Das Jahr von Windows on Arm? Qualcomm hat jetzt den Nachfolger vorgestellt! Selbstverständlich schneller, stärker, noch stromsparender. Aber die Hardware an sich war auch letztes Jahr nicht das eigentliche Problem. So richtig wollten Windows und die Software noch nicht mit Arm-Architektur zusammenarbeiten und dann waren die Geräte auch noch richtig teuer. Mal sehen, wie sich der Snapdragon X2 Elite (Extreme) schlagen wird bzw. vielmehr, wie die Software mit Arm will. Aber da müssen wir uns noch etwas gedulden, erst 2026 sollen Geräte auf den Markt kommen. Auch in dieser Folge bleibt das Ende von Windows 10 ein Thema oder eher das Fortbestehen: Zumindest hier in Europa gewährt Microsoft nun einfach so Extended Security Updates (ESU), einzige Voraussetzung ist ein mit der Lizenz bzw. dem Gerät verknüpfter Microsoft-Account. Die in Kooperation mit Asus entwickelten Windows-Handhelds Xbox Ally und Xbox Ally X sind for 599€ bzw. 899€ vorbestellbar. Das besondere am Ally-ohne-X? Es ist von den Specs nahezu identisch mit einem Steam Deck, kostet dafür aber auch etwas mehr als ein SD OLED mit 512GB SSD. Aus akademischer Sicht ist es interessant für Vergleiche wie sich der neue Gaming-Modus schlägt, sonst gibt es unserer Ansicht nach nicht, was dafür spricht. Das Xbox Ally X hingegen hat zwar ein ordentlicher Aufpreis, sollte aber auch mit dem Ryzen Z2 Extreme einiges an Performance mitbringen. Mike hat gespielt und zwar "Onirism": Ein 3rd-Person-Action-Spiel mit einem kleinen Mädchen, das sich durch verschiedene bunte Welten voll mit skurilen Gestalten und Monstern ballert. Der Plüschhase Bunbun wurde von einer zwielichtigen Gestalt durch ein Dimensionsportal entführt und das Mädel kann das nicht auf sich sitzen lassen, bewaffnet sich mit allerlei Spielzeug-Kanonen und räumt auf. Sehr sympathisch, aber leider auch sehr rumpelig und offensichtlich überambitioniert von den Entwicklern. Viel Spaß mit Folge 275! Sprecher:innen: Meep, Michael Kister, Mohammed Ali DadAudioproduktion: Michael KisterVideoproduktion: Mohammed Ali Dad, Michael KisterTitelbild: MeepBildquellen: QualcommAufnahmedatum: 26.09.2025 Besucht unsim Discord https://discord.gg/SneNarVCBMauf Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/technikquatsch.deauf TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@technikquatschauf Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@technikquatschauf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/technikquatschauf Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/technikquatsch RSS-Feed https://technikquatsch.de/feed/podcast/Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/62ZVb7ZvmdtXqqNmnZLF5uApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/technikquatsch/id1510030975 00:00:00 Herzlich willkommen zu Technikquatsch Folge 275! 00:03:37 Alltagstipps mit Meep: Kräutertees mit abschwellender Wirkung als Eiswürfel (thx BiancoCigar!), Imprägnierspray im Kanister kaufen und in Pumpsprayflaschen umfüllen. 00:09:51 Xbox Ally (X) vorbestellbar für 599€ und 899€; Xbox Ally mit Ryzen Z2 A (4x Zen 2; 8 CU RDNA 2), Xbox Ally X mit Ryzen Z2 Extreme (3x Zen 5, 5x Zen 5x; 16 CU RDNA 3.5)https://www.computerbase.de/news/gaming/xbox-handhelds-rog-xbox-ally-x-fuer-899-euro-ally-fuer-599-euro-vorbestellbar.94477/ 00:19:47 Xbox Full Screen Experience Preview auf dem Asus ROG Ally ausprobiert: guter Weg, aber braucht noch Arbeit. 00:38:39 Unterstützung von Windows 10 in Europa um ein Jahr verlängert mit MS-Account.https://www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/12-monate-aufschub-europa-erhaelt-windows-10-updates-fuer-ein-jahr-ohne-auflagen.94469/ 00:49:02 Screenshot-Tool für Windows ShareX als Alternative für Greenshothttps://getsharex.com/ 00:53:07 Ein Freund braucht einen neuen Laptop; Empfehlung vom Admin: Refurbished von AfB gemeinnütziger Vereinhttps://www.afbshop.de/ 01:02:03 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5: Neuer Spitzen-SoC für Smartphones mit ...

Boo Maddox reveals how to scale with focus, energy, and vision. From 204 transactions to team leadership, he shares practical strategies, ethical insights, and inspiring lessons that prove wealth is about impact, not just numbers.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-wealth-and-purpose-through-real-estate-with-boo-maddox/(00:03) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Guest Boo Maddox(00:21) - Boo Maddox's Journey: From Mortgage Lending to Top Real Estate Sales(01:10) - The Story Behind the Name "Boo"(02:22) - Early Career in Mortgage and Transition to Real Estate Sales(03:58) - Rapid Success: Selling 58 Homes in Eight Months(05:48) - Building a Mini-Team: Hiring Content Creators and Support Staff(08:52) - Scaling Business by Working with Investors(10:41) - Running a Team of 70+ Agents at Real Broker(11:44) - Serving Builders: Marketing, Pricing, and Manpower Strategies(13:25) - Land Acquisition: The Key to Controlling Builder Relationships(14:46) - Pricing Strategies for Builders and Phased Development(15:53) - Organic Content and Marketing for Builders(17:30) - Long-Term Goal: Becoming Utah's Go-To Builder Agent(17:57) - Considering Investment in Developments and Land Deals(19:19) - Ethics vs. Profit: Boo's Perspective on Rental Communities(21:16) - Family Goals: Rental Properties as Gifts for Children(22:30) - Tax Advantages: Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation(23:39) - Identifying Investor Goals: Cash Flow vs. Appreciation(24:38) - Working with Mom-and-Pop vs. Large-Scale Investors(25:26) - Preference for New Construction in Rental Investments(26:25) - Comparing New Construction vs. Burr Method Strategies(27:07) - Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing(28:06) - New Construction Version of the BRRRR Strategy(29:23) - Challenges with Interest Rates and Exploring Midterm Rentals(30:24) - Creative Financing with Builder Concessions(31:52) - Focusing on Production in the First Two Years of Real Estate(34:12) - The Boulder Analogy: The Two-Year Grind Before Success(35:44) - Three Golden Nuggets: Simplify, Focus, Prioritize Energy(36:37) - Book Recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara(38:15) - Lessons from Apple and Disney on Experience vs. Specs(39:01) - Where to Find Boo Maddox Online(39:23) - Closing Thoughts from Mattias and Boo(39:39) - Outro and DisclaimerContact Boo Maddoxhttps://www.facebook.com/steven.maddox.79/https://www.instagram.com/boo_maddox/https://www.youtube.com/@boomaddoxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/boo-maddox-a5aa50b4/Success is not just about the numbers but about creating meaningful impact, building strong teams, and living with purpose. Keep the main thing the main thing, and visit https://reiagent.com

Thank you to Lenovo for sending over the Legion Go S! The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is finally here — and it might just be the Steam Deck 1.5 we've been waiting for. After the underwhelming Windows version earlier this year, Lenovo swapped in the powerful AMD Z1 Extreme APU and partnered with Valve to ship SteamOS out of the box. The result? A handheld that's faster, smoother, and more user-friendly in every way.In this review, I'll cover:✅ SteamOS vs Windows experience on handhelds✅ Specs & performance (Z1 Extreme, 32GB LPDDR5X, 120Hz FreeSync display)✅ Design & build (Nebula Nocturne finish, Steam button, dual USB-C ports)✅ Display comparison vs Steam Deck (8” 1200p vs 800p OLED)✅ Battery life real-world tests (90 min at full TDP, up to 6h light use)✅ Comfort & ergonomics — bigger screen, bigger weight✅ Pros & cons compared to the Steam Deck and ROG Ally XIf you've been waiting for a SteamOS handheld alternative to the Deck, this might be the one to grab. But with bigger power also comes tradeoffs — heavier weight, shorter battery, and limited non-Steam libraries unless you tinker.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro0:40 – Hardware & Specs1:30 – Design & Build2:30 – SteamOS Experience3:45 – Display & Comfort5:00 – Performance6:15 – Battery Life7:10 – Inputs & Touchpad7:40 – Final Verdict

If your specs are old enough to drink - it's time up update them!In this episode, Steve Gantner and Elias Saltz dive into the evolution of MasterFormat®—from the old five-digit, 16-division system to today's six-digit standard. They reflect on why the shift in 2004 was necessary, breaking overcrowded divisions like Mechanical and Electrical into clearer categories and expanding site and infrastructure work into the 30s.  Learn about upcoming 2025 updates.... including new divisions for tunneling, roadways, and airport construction, plus refinements in areas like resilient flooring.Get a behind-the-scenes look at the CSI/CSC volunteer task team process, where anyone in the industry can suggest changes, and how those ideas are reviewed, debated, and voted on. The conversation highlights both the importance of keeping classification systems current with modern construction practices and the inevitable resistance to change—reminding us that progress always comes with a little pushback, but ultimately benefits the industry.

Bifocal Breakthrough: Crystal-Clever, Click-to-Focus Specs.  Toilet-Time Tech Troubles: Smartphone Scroll & Stalk Swells Your Sit Risks.  Pulse-Fi: Wi-Fi's Wonderful Wave of Wear-free Wellness.  Heart-Smart Horizons: Digital Twin Tech Taking Ticks to Tomorrow.  Stain-Stopping Spot+Scrub: Dyson's Determined Dirt-Detecting Dynamo.  Sharent or Share-Not? School-Day Shots, Sextortion, and the Smarts to Stay Safe.  Chatbot Caution Calls: ChatGPT's Life-Saving Signal.  Smart-Screening for Scam-Stoppers: Safeguarding Smartphones from Sophisticated Swindles.  BMW's Bold Battery Breakthrough: Beating Back Tesla. 

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Alle Welt redet über Apple und kaum einer kriegt mit, dass in China schon die nächste Version des Trifold Smartphones startet. Das Huawei Mate XTs sprengt mal wieder die Grenzen des Normalen. Aber auch Xiaomi und OPPO sind mit ihren neuen Smartphones ambitioniert, wobei die Diskussion zwischen Jens und Thorben entfacht, weche Features eigentlich wirklich sinnvoll sind. Das und viele weitere Themen hört ihr in der neuesten Folge Technisch Gesehen!Huawei Mate XTs announced with Kirin 9020 and updated 40MP ultrawide cam  https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xts_announced_with_kirin_9020_and_updated_40mp_ultrawide_cam-news-69347.phpXiaomi 17: Neues Flagship kommt 1 Jahr zu früh – Apple ist Schuld! ► Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Offizielles Renderbild ► https://www.notebookcheck.com/Xiaomi-17-Pro-Max-Offizielles-Renderbild-bestaetigt-Leica-Kamera-mit-eingeschaltetem-Always-On-Zweitdisplay.1114880.0.htmlKompaktes Xiaomi 17 Pro: Neue Leica-Kamera-Specs geleakt ► Erstes Oppo Find X9 Pro Sample-Photo: Wie das Hasselblad 200MP Telefoto Galaxy S25 und wohl auch S26 Ultra beschämthttps://www.notebookcheck.com/Erstes-Oppo-Find-X9-Pro-Sample-Photo-Wie-das-Hasselblad-200MP-Telefoto-Galaxy-S25-und-wohl-auch-S26-Ultra-beschaemt.1114677.0.htmlhttps://www.notebookcheck.com/Oppo-Find-X9-Pro-Detaillierte-Hasselblad-Kamera-Specs-und-offizielle-Find-X9-Teaser.1110755.0.htmlEndlich: Offizielles DJI Mini 5 Pro Teaservideo nennt Launchtermin der wohl besten Minidrohne der Welthttps://www.notebookcheck.com/Endlich-Offizielles-DJI-Mini-5-Pro-Teaservideo-nennt-Launchtermin-der-wohl-besten-Minidrohne-der-Welt.1114931.0.htmlhttps://www.notebookcheck.com/DJI-Mini-5-Pro-fliegt-bereits-im-YouTube-Video-Unboxing-Hands-On-und-Euro-Haendler-mit-bestellbaren-Minidrohnen.1113699.0.htmlhttps://www.notebookcheck.com/DJI-Mini-5-Pro-Offizielle-DJI-Store-Texte-und-viel-mehr-Specs-der-Minidrohne-mit-1-Zoll-Kamera-und-LiDAR-geleakt.1114388.0.htmlAivela Ring Pro Smart: Neuer Smartring mit Early-Bird-Rabatt - Steuerung per Gesten ohne Abo-Modell ►https://www.notebookcheck.com/Aivela-Ring-Pro-Smart-Neuer-Smartring-mit-Early-Bird-Rabatt-Steuerung-per-Gesten-ohne-Abo-Modell.1114180.0.htmlCheers, Munich and the rest of the world!

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10, 34IAS10) is here — packing Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA's RTX 5080, and a redesigned 34L chassis that's smaller, cooler, and more powerful than ever. But is it worth the premium price?In this review, I break down everything you need to know about the Legion Tower 7i, including:✅ Design updates & build quality✅ Cooling upgrades (up to 6 fans + optional 360mm liquid cooling)✅ Ports & connectivity (including Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 + PD 3.1)✅ Full specs & performance with the Z890 motherboard, 64GB DDR5, and 2TB SSDs✅ RGB & ARGB customization through Legion Space✅ Nahimic 3D Audio and AI NPU features✅ Pros & cons compared to other pre-built desktopsI'll also cover whether you should buy the Legion Tower 7i, build your own, or look at cheaper alternatives like Alienware and other pre-builts.If you're a gamer, content creator, or power user thinking about investing in a high-end desktop, this review has you covered.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro0:40 – Design & Build1:40 – Cooling & Customization2:40 – Ports & Connectivity3:30 – Specs & Performance5:00 – Software & Audio6:00 – Support & Value7:15 – Final Verdict

Snap OS 2.0 ist da! Mit vielen neuen Features, die schon Gutes für die kommende AR-Brille Snap Specs erwarten lässt! Ein weiterentwickelter Browser, eine Galerie, Spotlight als Lense und Travel Mode! Ich war vergangenen Donnerstag in Wien bei Snap zu Gast und konnte einen exklusiven Einblick ergattern. In dieser Episode erfährst du von meinen ersten Eindrücken, sowie viel Hintergrundwissen zur Snaps AR-Plattform. Für Entwickler:innen jetzt gut zu wissen: - WebXR-Support ist ab sofort verfügbar, ebenso wie WebApps - Alle Lenses, die für Snap OS 2.0 entwickelt werden, sind auch mit der Snap Specs kompatibel

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In this week's What a Week, Dave Stutzman, Elias Saltz, and Steve Gantner dive deep into the power of Uniformat-based System and Performance Descriptions (SPDs)—what CSI calls Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPDs). The team reflects on a recent session with Chicago-based Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB), who have been using PPDs since 2014, and compare SCB's “master document” approach with Conspectus' method of building each SPD from a clean slate.They unpack how adding elements like basis of design, references, history, and alternatives strengthens decision-making, avoids costly rework, and preserves the project record across rotating teams. The conversation highlights the benefits of tying Uniformat systems to MasterFormat sections, the risks of pushing specs too early, and how SPDs can streamline pricing, coordination, and owner approvals.The episode closes with a provocative idea: what if a Uniformat-based SPD became the single project document, start to finish? With fewer RFIs, slimmer spec sets, and a clearer trail of decisions, the team makes the case for embracing SPDs as more than “preliminary”—they can be the backbone of an entire project.

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Meet Muhammad Farooq, a machine learning engineer and a YouTuber on the channel @engineerprompt, where he explains AI concepts and builds his own projects. In this episode of People of AI, hosts Ashley and Christina chat with Muhammad about his journey in tech, his open source project localGPT, and how he's helping organizations deploy scalable AI solutions.  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:15 From Ph.D to YouTube Creator 4:50 First viral YouTube hit 8:20 RAG and why it matters 11:20 The origins of localGPT 15:20 What has changed with building in the last 2 years 18:35 How AI tools and models have matured 19:50 Becoming a technical manager to LLMs 22:20 What agentic coding has enabled Muhammad to build in localGPT 2.0 27:45 Better maintaining open source projects by leveraging AI 28:50 What to watch out for when building with agentic systems 31:20 Advice for junior developers 35:40 Differences between how junior devs and senior devs use AI tools 39:19 Specs-driven development 41:20 Advice for experimenting with AI tools 42:50 The problem with overly-agreeable LLMs 45:10 Why long-context windows are useful for coding 47:30 Advice for someone launching a tech-focused YouTube channel 51:40 Rapid Fire Questions Resources: @engineerprompt YouTube Channel → https://goo.gle/4m8HCmn  localGPT → https://goo.gle/45qwiuH  localGPT 2.0 - Building the Best Private RAG System → https://goo.gle/4fwvyJb  Muhammad's website → https://goo.gle/47aHaj9  Muhammad on X → https://goo.gle/4lraJjz  Measuring the Impact of Early-2025  AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity → https://goo.gle/4oqVGct  Watch more People of AI → https://goo.gle/PAI  Subscribe to Google for Developers → https://goo.gle/developers #PeopleofAI Speaker: Christina Warren, Ashley Oldacre Products Mentioned: AI  

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It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 26 August 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.   I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily  VOLKSWAGEN GETS FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE ID.1 EV https://evne.ws/45BMtH7  UBER FREIGHT NAMES REBECCA TINUCCI AS CEO https://evne.ws/4paoJ4H  2026 TOYOTA BZ RANGE, SPECS, AND PRICING DETAILED https://evne.ws/3JP9n56  2026 CHEVY EQUINOX EV SEES PRICE INCREASE https://evne.ws/3HQtHTa  BYD ATTO 2 CROSSOVER LAUNCHES IN UK https://evne.ws/41Zg6Q6  UK'S LARGEST BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM ACTIVATED https://evne.ws/4mWiK19   ELECTRIC ERA BATTERY-BUFFERED CHARGERS CUT GRID PEAK LOAD  https://evne.ws/4mZs3NS  SILICON ANODE STARTUP GROUP14 RAISES $463 MILLION https://evne.ws/3HTroP4  SMALLER EVS KEY TO MARKET GROWTH: REPORT https://evne.ws/45JVQ7L  BEIJING NEV OUTPUT SURPASSES 2024 TOTAL BY JULY 2025 https://evne.ws/41SUBR4  GLOBAL EV BATTERY PRODUCTION SET TO OUTPACE DEMAND https://evne.ws/3HtNdox  JAGUAR LAND ROVER GAINS TESLA SUPERCHARGER ACCESS https://evne.ws/3UHwcdo 

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Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds updates — but how much of it really matters for accessibility and AI? Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Carrie Morales, and John Dyer break it all down.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!In this lively post-event roundtable, the Double Tap team dives into Google's latest announcements. From the Pixel 10 Pro and Fold to the new Pixel Watch 4, the discussion highlights what's new, what's missing, and what truly impacts blind and low-vision users.The panel debates Google's celebrity-led presentation style, the accessibility gaps in the launch, and the growing role of Gemini AI across devices. Topics include the controversial camera demos, the promise of AI-powered photo coaching, Pixel Snap (Google's answer to MagSafe), and whether foldable phones are finally practical.Carrie shares why she pre-ordered the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel Watch 4, John explains the importance of built-in magnets for wireless charging, and Steven reflects on Google's digs at Apple's “broken promises” around AI. The team also weighs the Pixel Watch's ongoing TalkBack challenges, Gemini's rollout to smart speakers and wearables, and the potential of real-time translation in calls.It's an honest, accessible-first take on Google's boldest event yet.Chapters0:00 – Intro and Google event reactions4:30 – Presentation style: late-night show vibes11:20 – Pixel 10 lineup and AI camera coaching20:45 – Foldable phones and accessibility trade-offs33:10 – Pixel Snap: Google's MagSafe alternative45:30 – Pixel Watch 4 and Gemini on WearOS58:40 – Gemini's useful on-device AI features1:12:00 – TalkBack performance on Pixel vs Samsung1:25:15 – Smart speakers, Chromebooks, and Gemini integration1:35:00 – Pixel Buds updates and gesture controls1:45:20 – Final thoughts on Google's strategy Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Envision has announced the Ally Solos smart glasses — a lightweight, phone-connected wearable offering AI-powered text reading, object and face recognition, and upcoming offline features. With early bird pricing at $399 and worldwide shipping, Ally Solos aims to bring advanced accessibility tools to blind, low-vision, and older users at a lower cost than previous Envision glasses.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with Envision co-founder Karthik Karnan about the launch of the Ally Solos glasses. These next-gen wearables feature dual HD cameras, up to 15 hours of battery life, and seamless Bluetooth pairing with smartphones to run Ally, Envision's AI assistant. Users can ask natural questions — such as finding vegan menu items — and Ally chooses the right tool automatically.Unlike standalone devices, Ally Solos leverage phone processing for extended battery life and reduced cost, while still supporting future offline capabilities like instant text reading and document scanning. The glasses double as Bluetooth headphones, support voice assistants like Siri or Gemini, and allow text/image export to other devices.A free Ally plan offers core functionality, while Ally Pro ($10/month or $100/year at launch) unlocks unlimited conversations, custom “Allies,” conversation history, shortcuts, larger file imports, and upcoming live video AI. Existing Envision glasses will remain supported for years, with updates continuing. Pre-orders are open worldwide, with prices rising to $599 after the campaign.Chapters00:00 – Introducing Karthik and Ally Solos launch01:00 – Specs and early bird pricing02:11 – Why phone pairing boosts battery life05:18 – Offline features planned for updates07:22 – Bluetooth connectivity and assistant support08:20 – Why Solos hardware was chosen11:20 – Why not Meta Ray-Bans?13:07 – Accessibility-first setup and onboarding16:36 – Frame styles, lenses, and prescription options18:08 – Key features: text reading, face recognition, exports22:06 – Ally vs Envision AI app24:05 – Ally free vs Pro subscription27:18 – Pro features: unlimited minutes, customisation, live video AI28:03 – Pricing and subscription offers31:17 – Trying Ally app before buying glasses32:30 – Support for existing Envision Glasses39:17 – Commitment to ongoing updates41:55 – Aira, Be My Eyes, and companion app plans44:22 – Worldwide availability and multilingual support45:19 – Post–early bird pricing Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Mike and Spencer discuss Moore's Law is Dead's video highlighting leaked information regarding the next potential Playstation console.

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Send us a textLast week, I shared some strange urban legends with you about Florida. I left off sharing two things, first, Florida has more than its share of cryptids! And second, my daughter that got me curious about the spooky side of this state, told me an urban legend you've got to hear. Let's get into it!Florida CryptidsIf you were to attend some supernatural trivia night at the local pub, then I've no doubt if asked what the most famous Florida cryptid was, you'd know the answer. Skunk Ape. Cousin to Sasquatch, this guy is said smell really ripe. I found an interesting story about the Skunk Ape in a book titled, Freaky Florida written by Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz. Find links to purchase it in the show notes. I hope it sets the senses into the swampy, humid Florida landscape.Mark Muncy writes; "Look at any map of Florida and you will see a very large block in the middle of the state with no major roads. The largest area stretches from Lakeland to the north beyond Leesburg. This empty area once saw rival railroads trying to reach Tampa Bay. It once housed numerous little towns and homesteads trying to make their way in teh early Florida land booms." From the passage of time, the swamp is reclaiming the last vestiges of man's attempts to colonize the area. Now in state control, it's called the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve.Show Sources and MaterialsFreaky Florida, Mark Muncy and Kari SchultzWampus Cat Legend and Lore, WBIR - 10 NewsThe Child-Eating Wampus Cat, Atlas ObscuraMahaba, the giant crocodile, Cryptid Archives FandomExploring the Florida Everglades' Weird Folklore: Myths and Legends of the United States, T's Storytime, YouTubeThe Trident-Tailed Water Monster of Florida, source: East TennesseanSicklefin Devil Ray of Florida, MarineMegafauna.org, Jessica PateSea Monster Museum in Iceland, Atlas ObscuraI don't accept sponsors and paid advertisers. I choose people, podcasts and authors I believe in to highlight in the ad segment. That's why I've been shining a spotlight on Derek Condit at Mystical Wares. He is both talented and generous with those gifts. Please give his books a look on the Mystical Wares website.Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

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Inspired by a post from Screenwriter Zack Stentz, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss whether it's a smarter career move to work on IP or to put your head down and write your own spec. They discuss the realities of what it means to work on IP vs. Specs, their own experiences working in both markets, and the consequences (both good & bad) of working on both.    TWIW: What Tasha's manager actually meant when she gave that "boring" note. / First RED SONJA trailer is out! Tasha's first produced movie comes out in theaters AUG 15th! / For those going to San Diego Comic-Con, check out The Critical Role on Prime Video: The Mighty Nein and Legend of Vox Machina Cast panel to see some first-looks of Tasha's new show    Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist   

Dr Martelie Burger from the SA Optometrist Association joins John Maytham, to chat about the newest innovation in eyewear. Autofocus Glasses –an invention created by Finnish start up – IX Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5Follow us on social media:CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paws, Patterns and Positioning: The Fi Collar Fetches the Future of Pet Tech.  Specs and Sound: Spectacular Synergy or Sensory Shortcut?  Performance-Packed Prisms: Meta and Oakley Make Smart Specs Sporty.  Seismic Signals: Smartphones Shake Up Earthquake Safety.  Bright Bulbs and Better Burglar Busting: Wyze's Watchful Wonder.  Vacuuming Victory: LG's Latest Launch Leaves Dust in the Dust.  Sweating Structures: Cement Coating Cools Cities.  Prompt Pollution: The Carbon Cost of Clever Chatbots.  Tesla's Tentative Taxis: The Autonomous Austin Adventure Begins. 

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Bit late to the party but with the new Ford Ranger Super Duty pricing being released we thought we should have a look at it and see what the go is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Yuhki Yamashita is the Chief Product Officer at Figma, where he leads the development of one of the world's most beloved design platforms. Previously, he was Head of Product at Uber, overseeing the core rider experience used by millions globally. A master of product storytelling and team-building, Yuhki has redefined how world-class digital products are built and scaled. Items Mentioned in Today's Episode:  04:30 – "Simple is Lazy?" — Yuhki Challenges Product Dogma 07:45 – The Secret Behind Figma's New Product Ideas (Hint: Users Hack It First) 09:00 – From Hack Week to Roadmap: How New Figma Products Are Born 10:00 – Are PRDs Dead? Yuhki's Spicy Take on the Death of Specs 12:30 – The ‘Screenshot Test': Can Your Product Explain Itself in 1 Frame? 14:15 – Code Layers and ‘Living Designs'—This Demo Blew Everyone's Mind 15:30 – Designers vs Coders: Who Really Owns the Future of Product? 17:45 – The Most Controversial Product Decision Inside Figma 19:00 – Why Figma's Org Structure Could Kill the PM Role (For Real) 21:00 – Should Everyone Be a Designer and a Builder Now? 23:15 – Will Figma Have Fewer Engineers in 5 Years? 24:00 – Cursor, Windsurf & AI Coding Tools—What Figma Engineers Really Use 25:30 – AI's Dual Power: Lowering the Floor, Raising the Ceiling 27:00 – Figma's Biggest Product Flop? Yuhki Owns It 29:30 – The Magic of Product Storytelling—Even for Boring Compliance Tools 31:00 – Why Joy Must Be in the Product (and How Figma Bakes It In) 33:00 – Does Product Market Fit Even Mean Anything in 2025? 35:30 – Is Great Design Enough? Or Is It ALL About Distribution? 37:15 – Dylan's Secret to Early Growth: Hacking Design Twitter 39:00 – Community Mistakes Startups Keep Making 41:00 – The One Thing Yuhki Wishes He Could Change at Figma 43:00 – Should They Have Launched 4 Products at Once? Time Will Tell 45:00 – When Do You Know a New Product Is Doomed? 46:30 – Why Designers Still Don't Ship What They Design (and How to Fix It) 48:00 – From Uber to Figma: Yuhki's Playbook for Massive Product Swings 53:00 – The Adobe Deal Breakup—How Figma Rallied 56:00 – What Yuhki Needs to Improve as a Leader (His Own Feedback Review) 58:00 – The Product Leader He Admires Most—and Why 59:30 – What Figma Still Gets Wrong About Product Culture Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com. This is a paid advertisement for Mode Mobile's Regulation A+ Offering. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing in private company securities is not suitable for all investors because it is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. It should only be considered a long-term investment. You must be prepared to withstand a total loss of your investment. Private company securities are also highly illiquid, and there is no guarantee that a market will develop for such securities. DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 105 Maxess Road, Suite 124, Melville, NY 11747, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

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This week we talk about the NHTSA, CAFE standards, and energy efficiency.We also discuss incentive programs, waste heat, and the EPA.Recommended Book: Africa Is Not a Country by Dipo FaloyinTranscriptIn the United States, fuel-efficiency laws for vehicles sold on the US market are set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. They set the Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE standards by which vehicle-makers have to abide, and that, in turn, establishes the minimum standards for companies like Ford or Toyota making vehicles for this market.That CAFE standard is paired with another guideline set by the Environmental Protection Agency that sets standards related to tailpipe emissions. The former says how many miles a vehicle should be able to travel on a gallon of fuel, while the latter says how much CO2, methane, and other pollutants can be legally emitted as that fuel is burnt and those miles are traversed.These two standards address different angles of this issue, but work together to, over time, reduce the amount of fuel consumed to do the same work, and pollution created as that work is accomplished; as a result, if you're traveling 50 miles today and driving a modern car in the US, you'll consume a lot less fuel than you would have traveling the same distance in a period-appropriate car twenty years ago.Back in the final year of the Biden administration, the president was criticized for not pushing for more stringent fuel-efficiency standards for US-sold and driven vehicles. The fuel economy requirements were increased by 2% per year for model years 2027 to 2031 for passenger cars, and the same 2% per year requirement will be applied to SUVs and other light trucks for model years 2029 to 2031.This is significantly lower than a previously proposed efficiency requirement, which would have seen new vehicles averaging about 43.5 mpg by model year 2032—an efficiency gain of 18%. And the explanation at the time was that Biden really wanted to incentivize carmakers to shift to EVs, and if they weren't spending their time and resources on fuel-efficiency tech deployment for their gas-guzzlers, which Biden hoped to start phasing out, they could spend more on refining their EV offerings, which were already falling far behind China's EV models.Biden wanted half of all new vehicles sold in the US by 2030 to be electric, so the theory was that fuel-efficiency standards were the previous war, and he wanted to fight the next one.Even those watered-down standards were estimated to keep almost 70 billion gallons of gasoline from being consumed through the year 2050, which in turn would reduce US driver emissions by more than 710 million metric tons of CO2 by that same year. They were also expected to save US drivers something like $600 in gas costs over the lifetime of each vehicle they own.Since current president Trump returned to office, however, all of these rules and standards have come into question. Just as when he was president the first time around, rolling back a bunch of Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards—which if implemented as planned would have ensured US-sold vehicles averaged 46.7 mpg by 2026, so better than we were expected to get by 2032 under Biden's revised minimum—just as he did back then, Trump is targeting these new, Biden standards, while also doing away with a lot of the incentives introduced by the Biden administration meant to make EVs cheaper and more appealing to consumers, and easier to make and sell for car companies.What I'd like to talk about today is another standard, this one far less politicized and widely popular within the US and beyond, that is also being targeted by the second Trump administration, and what might happen if it goes away.—In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency, under the endorsement of then-president George HW Bush, launched the Energy Star program: a voluntary labeling program that allowed manufacturers of various types of products to affix a little blue label that says Energy Star on their product, boxes, and/or advertising if their product met the efficiency standards set by this program.So it's a bit like if those aforementioned fuel-efficiency standards set for vehicles weren't required, and instead, if your car met the minimum standards, you could slap a little sticker on the car that said it was more energy efficient than cars without said sticker.A low bar to leap, and one that wasn't considered to be that big a deal, either in terms of being cumbersome for product-makers, or in terms of accomplishing much of anything.Energy Star standards were initially developed for the then-burgeoning field of personal computers and accessories, but in 1995 things really took off, when the program was expanded to include heating and cooling infrastructure, alongside other components for housing and other buildings.From there, new product categories were added on a semi-regular basis, and the government agency folks running the program continued to deploy more technical support and testing tools, making it easier and easier for companies wanting to adhere to these standards to do so, relatively easily and inexpensively.And to provide a sense of what was required to meet Energy Star standards in the days when they were really beginning to take off and become popular, in the early 2000s, refrigerators needed to be about 20% more efficient, in terms of electricity consumption, than the minimum legal standard for such things, while dishwashers needed to be 41% more efficient. Computers around that time, more specifically in 2008, were required to have an 85% efficiency at half load and something close to that at 20% and 100% power load—which basically means it they needed to use most of the energy they drew, and release less of it as waste-heat, which was a big issue for desktop computers at the time.Energy Star TVs had to use 30% less energy than average, with more modern versions of the standard requiring they draw 3 watts or less while in standby mode, and a slew of 90s and early 2000s-era technologies, like VCRs and cordless home phones were required to use something like 90% less electricity than the average at the time.This standard helped push the development of more energy efficient everything, as it was a selling point for companies making things for real estate developers, in particular. Energy-hogs like light fixtures, which cost a fortune to power if you're thinking in terms of skyscrapers or just building a bunch of houses, became far more energy efficient after the folks in charge of buying the lighting for these projects were able to eyeball options and use the Energy Star label as a shorthand indication that the cost of operation for those goods would be far less, over time, than their competition; it was kind of pointless to buy anything else in many cases, because why would you want to spend all that extra money over time buying less-efficient fluorescent lights for your office buildings, especially now that it was so easy to see, at a glance, which ones were best in this regard?And the same general consensus arrived on the consumer market not long after, as qualified lighting was something like 75% more efficient than non-qualified, legal-minimum-meeting lighting, and Energy Star verified homes were something like 20% cheaper to own.It was estimated that US homeowners living in Energy Star certified homes saved around $360 million on their energy bills in 2016, alone, and another estimate suggests that US citizens, overall, have saved about half a trillion dollars over the past 33 years as a result of the program and the efficiency standards it encourages.So this is a relatively lightweight program that's optional, and which basically just rewards companies willing to put more efficient products on the market. They can use the little label if they live up to these standards, and that tells customers that this stuff will use less energy than other, comparable products, which in turn saves those customers money over time, and puts less strain on the US electrical grid.This program, consequently, has been very popular, for customers, for the companies making these products—because by jumping through a few hoops, they can get some of their products certified, and that gives them a competitive advantage over companies that don't do the same, and especially over companies selling cheaper goods from overseas, which tend to be a lot less efficient because of that cheapness—and it's been popular for politicians across the political spectrum, because people who buy things and pay energy bills vote those politicians into office, and companies that make such goods hire lobbyists to influence their decisions.All of which brings us to today, mid-May of 2025, a point at which the second Trump administration seems to be considering possibly getting rid of the Energy Star certification program.Initial reports on the matter are seemingly well-sourced, but anonymous, as is the case with a lot of White House briefs right now, so some of this should be taken with a grain of salt, because of how it's being reported and because this administration has flip-flopped a whole lot already, and on things much bigger and more prominent than this, since returning to office, so this could just go away after being reported upon, even if they actually intended to do it before that pushback.But what seems to have happened is this:In January of 2025, after returning to the White House, Trump's administration put a big Trump supporter and Republican politician, Lee Zelden, in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency.Zelden publicly holds a lot of standard Republican talking points, including what's often called skepticism about climate science and vehement support of oil drilling, including fracking. He did say that climate change is a real issue that needs to be addressed during his EPA head confirmation hearing, however.Under Trump's second administration, many government agencies have been either completely done away with, or wiped out, in terms of funding and staff, so that they're basically just zombie agencies at this point, and the EPA is an agency that Trump has historically not been a big fan of, and which he seems to be trying to rewire toward deregulation: so regulations like fuel efficiency standards are not good according to some strains of usually more conservative politics, and for some business owners, because these are additional rules they have to legally abide by, which costs them money.And back in March of 2025 Zelden announced that the EPA would be pulling back on regulations related to power plants, would incentivize rather than disincentivize the production of oil and gas, would do away with a bunch of pollution-related standards, especially those related to coal power plants and how much pollution they can emit, and many other similar things, which—to shorthand all this—may be somewhat popular if you think climate change concerns are overblown and that it's more important to keep coal mines operational than to keep streams and rivers clean, but which will generally look really, really bad if you're any kind of environmentalist and/or are concerned about climate change.The government also recently cut the EPA's budget by 54.5%, dropping said budget back to where it was when Ronald Reagan was president. This cut, along with cuts to other agencies responsible for tracking dangerous weather, saving sea turtles, and keeping US National Parks clean and functional, will, according to the government, save US taxpayers $163 billion.According to reports from a recent all-hands meeting of the EPA's Office of Atmospheric Protection, Trump administration officials announced that that office would be dissolved, and that the Energy Star program would be eliminated.Now, there's a chance that this is just the result of the administration's at times seemingly blind cutting of budgets, backtracking only when there's sufficient pushback, and there's a chance this is a continuation of a political moment a few years back when the Biden administration was considering doing away with Energy Star certification for gas ranges, the idea being that if it uses gas instead of electricity, it's part of the problem, even if it's more efficient than other ranges.Republican politicians responded to lobbying efforts from the US gas industry and stirred that up into a big frenzy, to the point that people were vehemently defending their right to own a gas stove, which was never under threat, but that's how these sorts of astroturfed moral panics work, and it could be that they're looking to replicate some of that magic now, taking down a standard that they hope to frame as an example of liberal overreach, telling people that these things take away their right to choose what they want to buy, and how much energy or fuel to burn, even when that's not actually true.There's also a chance, as I mentioned earlier, though, that this is just a trial balloon, and that once they realize there's a decent amount of bipartisan support for this program, they'll step back from this cut, and maybe even claim it for themselves, using it as an example of American exceptionalism: look how great American-made goods are, we're more efficient than anybody else—not bad messaging at a time in which that kind of competitive language is popular with those in charge, though that competition might not be the real point of all this, at least for some of the people making some of these decisions, right now.Show Noteshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/09/trump-budget-cuts-environmental-programs/83441472007/https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-biggest-deregulatory-action-us-historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Zeldinhttps://web.archive.org/web/20201214180957/https://www.energystar.gov/about/origins_mission/energy_star_overview/about_energy_star_residential_sectorhttps://web.archive.org/web/20161202012204/https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=about.ab_milestoneshttps://web.archive.org/web/20170622184250/http://www.dailytech.com/New+Energy+Star+50+Specs+for+Computers+Become+Effective+Today/article15559.htmhttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/08052025/energy-star-program-could-be-eliminated-by-trump-administration/https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/10/energy-star-program-gets-the-kiss-of-death/https://www.theverge.com/news/664670/water-energy-efficiency-standards-trump-dishwasher-washing-machine-showerhead-toilethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_Starhttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/06/climate/energy-star-trumphttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/climate/epa-energy-star-eliminated.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/05/06/energy-star-program-epa-trump/https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/energy-starhttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/g-s1-64905/energy-star-program-cutshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-appliances-consumers-energy-efficiency-3b6100e001a2629dfea9be231f467841https://www.reuters.com/article/business/environment/trump-finalizes-rollback-of-obama-era-vehicle-fuel-efficiency-standards-idUSKBN21I25R/https://apnews.com/article/climate-trump-mpg-fuel-economy-standards-automakers-0ef9147a0c3874a50a194e439f604261https://apnews.com/article/vehicle-fuel-economy-requirement-nhtsa-epa-85e4c3b7bbba9a9a9b7e5b117fe099bdhttps://apnews.com/article/epa-electric-vehicles-emissions-limits-climate-biden-e6d581324af51294048df24269b5d20ahttps://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/corporate-average-fuel-economy This is a public episode. 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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rumored specs for a supposed Canon R6 Mark III, recap their PGA tour photoshoot where they got yelled at by pro golfers & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 150!