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For months, almost everything about the death of eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise was locked behind a sealed court file. Now that file is open — and what's inside is chilling.On this episode of Hidden Killers, we dig into the evidence prosecutors unveiled against Anna's sixteen-year-old stepbrother, now charged as an adult in her death. The centerpiece, for me, is the phone. Anna's cellphone allegedly disappeared the night she died, was carried through the ship, and turned up smashed in a garbage area where a crew member found it. The irony? On a cruise ship, a phone is constantly pinging the Wi-Fi — so the very thing he allegedly tried to destroy may have quietly recorded his every move.We also get into the security footage, the DNA results prosecutors describe as overwhelming, the autopsy findings, and the detail almost everyone skips past — the second person investigators tested, and what ruling him out might mean.He's facing the possibility of life behind bars. A judge sent him home until trial. And the biggest question of all is still wide open.Come sit with this one. We follow the evidence wherever it goes — and we don't pretend to have the answer the family is still waiting for.END WITH (exactly as written):Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS:#AnnaKepner #CarnivalCruise #CruiseShipMystery #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #TimothyHudson #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForAnna #CrimeStory #TrueCrimeCommunity

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THEFIREARMBLOG.COM FN Herstal Acquires Accuracy International Accuracy International, renowned UK-based precision rifle manufacturer, is set to become part of the FN Browning Group.Responsible for iconic designs such as the Arctic Warfare, AWM, and AXMC, the company was founded in 1978.The acquisition will see Accuracy International continue to operate under its own brand within FN Browning Group and it comes at an interesting time, as the British military seeks to overhaul its small arms inventory with procurements of new service rifles, machine guns and precision rifles planned into the 2030s.Accuracy International @ TFB: New Rifles From Accuracy International Accuracy International AX-SR Rifle for Australia's Snipers Accuracy International's Latest Rifles Displayed at DSEI 2021The deal gives FN a strong foothold in a market segment it has not previously engaged with – long-range precision rifles. FN Browning Group announced the acquisition of UK-based precision rifle manufacturer Accuracy International on May 28, 2026. Accuracy International, founded in 1978 and employing around 100 staff, will continue to operate under its own brand. The deal is subject to regulatory approval; no financial terms were disclosed. GUNS.COM Tristar Arms Inc. Raptor II 20 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun TriStar Raptor II 20 Gauge Semi-Auto 3" 5+1 24" Mossy Oak Country Roots Vent Rib Steel Barrel & Receiver, Fixed Mossy Oak Country Roots Synthetic Stock The Raptor II Semi-Automatic shotgun boasting a new aged and totally redesigned stock and forearm, the Raptor II is sleek and comfortable to shoot…. The Tristar Raptor II is a 20 GA semi-automatic shotgun with a 24″ vent-rib steel barrel, 3″ chamber, 5+1 capacity, and 6.7 lb weight. 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The hosts discuss Apple TV shows they were late to, including The Morning Show and For All Mankind, and talk about Hail Mary Project, comparing the film's "E.T.-esque" choices to Andy Weir's book. They segue into UFO/alien "disclosure" chatter, mentioning Spielberg's upcoming Disclosure Day, the film Age of Disclosure, alleged legacy programs, and the idea that disclosure could distract from other news. The conversation returns to Apple and IT topics: an Apple fix for managed login window settings not resetting, a Family Sharing change allowing adult members to use their own payment methods, and why hidden Wi‑Fi networks trigger Apple security warnings. They share productivity tips, including a Shortcut to sort Contacts by creation date, NFC tag uses, remapping Safari's Quit shortcut, menu bar icon spacing via defaults write, Finder column auto-sizing, and Boring Notch. Jerry describes building a client podcast studio around the RØDECaster Video S and Rode support, then they explain using Adigy DDM to automate macOS updates and upgrades with policies, scheduling, and monitoring alerts.   00:00 Show Kickoff Banter 00:18 Apple TV Catch Up 02:12 Hail Mary Debate 04:25 Disclosure Day Talk 07:32 Mac Login Banner Bug 09:47 Family Sharing Payments 10:50 Hidden WiFi Warning 13:25 Contacts Sort Shortcut 17:47 NFC Shortcut Ideas 20:38 Safari Quit Remap 24:00 Menu Bar Icon Tools 24:56 Menu Bar App Trust 26:16 Declutter Menu Bar 27:09 Shrink Icon Spacing 29:04 Finder Column Autosize 30:28 Boring Notch Tricks 32:10 Building Podcast Studio 33:17 RodeCaster Video S 39:27 Video Podcasts Debate 41:51 DDM Updates Workflow 49:20 DDM Policies and Alerts 55:32 Wrap Up and Patreon

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to protect your devices and your identity while you travel, including why you shouldn’t use public Wi-Fi and not tagging your location while you’re away from home. He also discusses the biggest concerns when traveling with your devices, why you shouldn’t use public […]

In this episode I got to talk with one of our longest and most favorite CDRouter customers, Carl Wuyts of Telenet, who has been working with broadband gateways and Wi-Fi as both a vendor and a service provider for a long time. We talk about struggles with deploying broadband, customer experience, and more! 

Unlock the secrets to building a future-proof smart home with the most comprehensive breakdown of connectivity options ever! Whether you're a beginner or looking to upgrade, discover how Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and proprietary protocols each play a unique role—and how they can all coexist seamlessly. This episode unveils why Thread is gaining rapid adoption, how Matter is revolutionizing device interoperability, and why Wi-Fi isn't the only game in town anymore.Dive into this in-depth exploration as Jen Tooy from The Verge and Andrew O'Hara decode complex connectivity standards into simple choices — perfect for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals alike. You'll discover how newer protocols like Thread are addressing scalability and reliability issues older standards like Zigbee and Z-Wave struggled with, especially in large homes or remote locations. Expect concrete examples, real-world troubleshooting tips, and insights into future tech like Wi-Fi 7 and PoE.From the impact of network congestion to the benefits of mesh and multi-protocol devices, you'll get the context needed to make smarter decisions for your home automation. They break down critical hardware like border routers, hubs, and smart locks, revealing which tech you truly need—and which one just sounds cool. Plus, learn about hidden gems such as proprietary solutions from Lutron, Insteon, and specialized protocols used for security and life safety.Why does this episode matter? As the smart home landscape becomes more crowded than ever, understanding these standards can save you money, headaches, and future-proof your setup. Don't get stuck with incompatible devices or outdated tech—arm yourself with the knowledge to pick the right protocols today.Whether you're designing a new build or upgrading your existing setup, this is your essential guide to mastering the complex web of smart home connectivity. Get ahead of the curve—listen now and turn chaos into a harmonious, connected home.Send me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/homekit!NordStellar: Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code: SMARTHOMEINSIDER10  - Just mention it to NordStellar!Smart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showAqara U500 Smart LockBest Vacuum for Your HomeCoolfly Aura Bird FeederThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

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The Anna Kepner case has a detail that sounds almost too clean to be true: the phone that may help convict her accused killer is the same phone he allegedly tried to make disappear. According to unsealed court records, after the 18-year-old was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon, her phone was carried out of the cabin — pinging the ship's Wi-Fi the entire way — before it turned up smashed in a trash bin, where a crew member found it.Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski for the evidence-level breakdown of what investigators actually have. The unsealed detention transcript lays out a timeline built from security footage: the two entered their shared stateroom in the early evening, and Anna was still posting to social media after eight that night. There's the autopsy. There's DNA testing the government calls overwhelming. And there's that phone — destroyed, discarded, but still talking the whole way to the trash.Coffindaffer walks through how often the cover-up is the thing that sinks a case, why digital records have become the witness that can't be intimidated, and what it means that the data kept transmitting even as someone tried to silence it. This is the segment for listeners who want the physical and digital trail laid out piece by piece.A young woman was found hidden in her own cabin a day before the ship reached port. The evidence she left behind — and the evidence someone tried to destroy — may be the strongest part of this case. Listen for what it's really telling investigators.Footer Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags: #AnnaKepner #CarnivalCruise #TrueCrime #JusticeForAnna #CruiseShipMystery #FBI #DigitalEvidence #TrueCrimeCommunity #Titusville #Evidence

Take a Network Break! We start with listener followup and a red alert affecting  ScadaBR, an open source SCADA controller. On the news front, Forward adds predictive testing to its network digital twin software, Qumulo and Cisco team up to offer cloud-bursting for file storage, and NetBrain adds new skills and other updates to its... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with listener followup and a red alert affecting  ScadaBR, an open source SCADA controller. On the news front, Forward adds predictive testing to its network digital twin software, Qumulo and Cisco team up to offer cloud-bursting for file storage, and NetBrain adds new skills and other updates to its... Read more »

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Wayne W (00:01) Hey, welcome back to the productive not busy podcast. know, you can look successful long before you become successful. Now, you can look like a top producer in any industry with absolutely no production at all. ⁓ That's the social media craze and kind of a problem that today's society, everybody's building a movie trailer for a life that they're not actually living. Meanwhile, the fundamentals, right? Stuff that actually gets people paid. Wayne W (00:31) are dying on the vine. And what are those? Conversations, ⁓ listening, leadership, confidence, ⁓ empathy, timing, body language, ⁓ voice inflection, right? All the soft skills, your presence, ⁓ OK? You know, human stuff. I came up in an era where if the Internet shut off tomorrow, Wayne W (00:59) I could still make a living before lunch. Why? Because I was trained to talk to people. I learned how to read a room. I learned how to hear hesitation in someone's voice even before they said no. I even learned how to calm nervous sellers down. I learned to negotiate face to face, shake hands, build trust. That skill set doesn't disappear because the Wi-Fi goes out. Wayne W (01:29) But some of these newer salespeople and new real estate agents, Lord have mercy. If Instagram disappeared for a week, they would require grief counseling. Wayne W (01:42) They know how to post. They know how to edit. Wayne W (01:47) They know how to brand, but they don't know how to lead a business. And leadership is what gets you paid when the market shifts in any business. See, AI can organize information. It can summarize contracts. It can help you write emails much faster. can automate sales systems. And that's valuable. I use it. Smart people do use it. Absolutely. Wayne W (02:17) But AI cannot wake your ass up at 6am in the morning. AI cannot make you disciplined. AI can't make you care about your business or your clients. AI can't give you resilience after rejection. And ⁓ AI can't teach you to be hungry. Wayne W (02:37) And for one thing, damn sure can't coach attitude. That's the thing in leadership talks about Wayne W (02:47) why that matters. You can teach scripts, you can teach contracts, and you can teach marketing. But you can't coach somebody to want it, like really want it. I can't coach action or attitude. I can't coach accountability into somebody who's addicted to excuses. So some people want Wayne W (03:11) success the way folks want a six pack at the gym, right? They want to go to the gym and watch everybody else work out and walk out with the six pack. They want the appearance without the repetition required to earn it. Even in the real estate industry, they're getting exposed big time because of that. Look, NAR said 71 % of realtors did not close a single deal last year. ⁓ 71%. Think about that. That means Wayne W (03:41) out of every 10 agents, ⁓ seven ⁓ did actually zero and made nothing last year. Zero. Wayne W (03:50) But if you looked at their social media, you'd think they were selling beachfront ⁓ mansions to movie stars, hanging out on the beach, tanning every weekend. That's the disconnect. Everybody's ⁓ marketing. Nobody's mastering their skill. See, skills are always going to be king forever. Wayne W (04:20) Can you control the conversation? Wayne W (04:23) Can you ⁓ ask hard questions? Can you handle objections without sounding defensive, right? Can you make somebody feel safe enough to trust you with the biggest transaction and their financial decision-making life? Because that's the business. Wayne W (04:43) not your logo. Wayne W (04:46) Right. No AI generated slogan or logo. No cinematic drone footage with the music in the background is going to make you good at your job. People work with people they trust. And trust still comes from human connection. See, I worry that we're getting into a generation of professionals who are becoming allergic to discomfort. Wayne W (05:15) Every hard thing gets outsourced. Every awkward moment gets automated. ⁓ Every weakness gets filtered through some kind of technology until nobody even knows who they really are anymore. Wayne W (05:31) That's why some folks are kind of in the panic mode at the second. actually, ⁓ you know, they have to talk live to a client, no edits, no retakes, no AI, no rewrite button, just them. They freeze in their tracks. And if there's nothing underneath the branding, the whole thing collapses. Wayne W (05:54) So you want to know what separates ⁓ closers ⁓ from pretenders. Wayne W (06:01) Closers take action. They take action before they feel ready. Wayne W (06:07) Pretenders, they prepare into nausea. Closers go to trainings. Pretenders redesign their logo and their business card over and over. Closers practice scripts. And pretenders practice poses and headshots. Wayne W (06:27) Closers build competence. ⁓ Pretenders build appearances. And eventually, the scoreboard tells the truth. Look, I'm not anti-AI. That would be stupid. Technology changes. Smart people adapt. You'd be an idiot not to use tools that make you more efficient. But efficiency... Wayne W (06:55) Okay, without ⁓ effectiveness is really worthless. If you're bad at communication, ⁓ AI just helps you fail and get worse at communicating. If you lack discipline, AI just gives you a prettier excuse. Wayne W (07:16) The people who are really going to win with AI, okay, are the ones who already have the fundamentals in here. The ones who can sell ⁓ without the use of AI to scale it. The ones who know how to lead humans first and use the software to bolt onto that. Because at the end of the day, this business is still emotional. People buy certainty. People buy confidence. Wayne W (07:46) Okay? People buy energy. People buy the conviction that's in your heart. People know. And no algorithm on earth can replicate authentic human presence. You want a future ⁓ proof for yourself? Stop obsessing over looking successful and start becoming valuable. I tell people that all the time. I coach other businesses. Wayne W (08:13) Work on your communication, work on your consistency, work on your emotional control, work on your ability to handle rejection and work on your work ethic. Wayne W (08:26) because trends change. ⁓ Apps ⁓ on your phone change, platforms change, markets change, but people, people still want to feel heard. They still want to feel understood and they still want to feel led. Wayne W (08:48) And if you can do that better than the next person telling you what right now, you'll always have a seat at the table, whether AI exists or not. Wayne W (09:00) I hope you enjoyed this episode. Again, this is the Productive Not Busy podcast. My name is Wayne Weathersby, ⁓ author of the book Discomfort Zone. ⁓ I've got the podcast. I've got the YouTube channel. I would love to hear some feedback from you. I would love for you to like and subscribe. If you've heard something that you hit home for you, please reach out, let us know. Hit the like button, hit the subscribe button ⁓ and do me a favor. Wayne W (09:30) Be safe, take care, go sell something and find somebody and say something nice to them. Have a great day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/productive-not-busy-podcast--6261465/support. Subscribe today and join a community that's growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn't just a show—it's your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.

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This week on the Cult of Conspiracy edition, we're throwing you all the way back to our catch up with the beautiful Christina from Sasquatch & Sourdough, where Bigfoot, strange lights, missing time, angelic interventions, folklore, faith, and high strangeness all somehow end up at the same kitchen table.Christina doesn't just tell weird stories for the sake of it. Her work asks the bigger question: what do these encounters actually mean? Are they warnings, messages, mysteries, spiritual moments, or evidence that the world is far stranger than we've been told?In this conversation, Cryptid Women's Society and Sasquatch & Sourdough come together for a thoughtful, curious, and very weird chat about cryptids, the supernatural, belief, Scripture, unseen worlds, and the stories people carry after something impossible has happened to them.Find Sasquatch and Sourdough right here -  Listen + Watch:https://linktr.ee/sasquatchandsourdough

Pete Overzet, Cooterdoodle, and Kendall Valenzuela go round by round through 2026 fantasy football drafts on Underdog and pick their favorite player to smash at ADP and their biggest fade from every single round. From Round 1 all the way through the late rounds — who are you locking in and who are you passing on at every stage of the draft?Is Jahmyr Gibbs the lock at the top of Round 1? Should you be fading Justin Jefferson with his QB situation? Which mid-round value is a smash at their current ADP? And which late-round sleeper are we pounding the table for? We cover it all so you know exactly who to target and who to avoid at every point in your 2026 fantasy football drafts. Format: For every round of a fantasy draft, we pick: Xfinity Lock — the player we're locking in at that ADP FADE — the player we're fading at that ADP Topics in this video: Fantasy football 2026, smash or pass, favorites and fades, fantasy draft strategy, ADP values, ADP fades, Underdog ADP, best ball draft, fantasy football draft, round by round draft guide, fantasy sleepers, fantasy busts, redraft strategy, best ball strategy, dynasty fantasy football, Underdog Fantasy Subscribe for more fantasy football content! #FantasyFootball #SmashOrPass #DraftStrategy #ADP #BestBall #FantasyFootballDraft #FantasyFootball2026 #FantasyFootballPodcastFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberto doesn't know anything about this year's winners. Steve is killing Costco with his lack of a certain activity. Eddie shares his Wi-Fi password with everyone. Elissa thinks she might have dated Steve in high school, but her brain is blocking out the trauma. It's the 2026 Birdie Awards. We have video acceptance speeches from our winners: Elizabeth Snow, Hey Ho Lets Go, Start Me Up, Andre Cameron, Machoverse, Roses and Weeds, and Mindy Milburn. We also congratulate winners Chris Kane Trio and Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets. And finally we debut the new Legacy Award and congratulate Kim Beverly for winning the first award. Want to see this episode? Watch it on YouTube by following this link: https://youtube.com/TheM25Show Visit www.TheM25Show.com and hit the Sponsors link. Contact us by email at magpiepodcastnetwork@gmail.com or send us a text message at (562) 739-7029. *Disclaimer* Alberto is the one with access to these accounts. Messages for specific members of the show will be forwarded. Messages could also be read/listened to on the show. #PodcastingSomethingMore Michael Seril Fitness: Founded in 2005, MSF has motivated and inspired thousands of clients in Whittier, California over the last 15+ years. They are also a leader in Pay It Forward events that have benefited thousands of families in their community. Visit https://msf-strong.com/ for more information. Tacos Che & More: Be sure to book Tacos Che & More for all your catering needs. What makes them different from most taco catering businesses is that they cook up, at your request, a variety of different types of meals and of course tacos. Call and ask if they are able to prepare the meal of your choice. (951) 442-4587 or visit them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tacosche05

This week on Grumpy Old Geeks, Brian and Jason stare directly into the flaming garbage barge of “the future” and discover that self-driving vehicles still can't tell the difference between a road and an urban swimming pool. Waymo stranded robotaxis in both Atlanta and San Antonio, while Gothenburg's brand-new autonomous bus service survived roughly one day before getting rear-ended by a tram like a lost RoboCop scene directed by Benny Hill. Meanwhile, Ferrari unveiled the Jony Ive-designed Luce EV, proving that if you give Apple designers enough money and untreated minimalist impulses, eventually everything starts looking like an uninspired bar of soap.The AI bubble keeps inflating like a cursed parade balloon nobody knows how to land. Uber admits it's spending fortunes on AI without being able to explain what it actually improves, Starbucks killed its AI inventory system after repeated losses to dairy products, and Google's AI search now struggles with advanced concepts like “ignore,” “stop,” and spelling “Google.” CEOs remain committed to replacing workers anyway, with 99% expecting AI-driven layoffs because apparently nothing says innovation like firing junior staff and replacing them with autocomplete that thinks there are two Ps in Google. Meanwhile, Spotify continues its transformation into the content equivalent of a casino buffet with AI-narrated magazine articles, while Pope Leo emerges as the lone adult in the room, suggesting humanity maybe shouldn't hand civilization over to glorified pattern-matching slot machines.Elsewhere in dystopia, Trump Mobile exposed customer data to the open internet because, of course, it did, while the White House reportedly plans to force-install its official app on government phones in what feels like the world's least subtle spyware rollout. Prediction markets are devolving into a legal cage fight between states and crypto gambling enthusiasts. A Google engineer allegedly made $1.2 million through insider trading on Polymarket because we've apparently rebuilt Wall Street out of meme apps, and researchers say your Wi-Fi router can now identify you by how your meat body disturbs radio waves. Add in SpaceX building a military sensor-to-shooter network straight out of a cyberpunk fever dream, China launching artificial embryo experiments into orbit to explore off-world reproduction, and Erin Brockovich mapping AI data centers draining entire towns' worth of water, and suddenly the most comforting thing this week might be watching The Grand-ish Tour and pretending the world still runs on gasoline and bad decisions.Sponsors:Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/748Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1ji4EPiTgQ4Links:The Mandalorian and GroguWaymos in Atlanta and San Antonio keep driving into flooded roadsGothenburg's self-driving bus trammed on day oneFerrari Luce unveiled: Here's the first car from Jony Ive's design houseUber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify'Trump Mobile has exposed customers' personal data, including home addresses and phone numbersThe White House is reportedly forcing its official app onto all government employee phonesKalshi and Rhode Island sue each other in latest challenge to prediction marketsGoogle engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on PolymarketGoogle is currently struggling to define words like disregard, stop and ignoreWhy Google's AI can't spell Google (or anything else)Starbucks abandons its AI inventory tool after only nine monthsMajority of Americans Support Ban on Surveillance Pricing and Electronic Shelf LabelsAnsel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permissionPeople used AI to recreate the voices of pilots killed in a plane crashSpotify now lets you stream narrated magazine articles, tooPope Leo calls for AI to serve humanity and not concentrate power99% of CEOs Expect AI-Driven Layoffs in the Next Two YearsUS Space Force confirms SpaceX will build sensor-to-shooter targeting networkStar Trek Title Card GeneratorErin Brockovich launches a crowdsourced AI data center mapResearchers Issue Warning About Tech That Could Turn Every Router ‘Into a Potential Means for Surveillance'China Launched Artificial Embryos to Orbit to Find Out If We Can Have Space BabiesI Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything by Joanna SternInside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better by David EpsteinThe Grand-ish TourSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday! Common Man's upset with Nicole Shearin, MLB owners propose a salary cap and floor for the new CBA, we have new versions of the Walker Texas Ranger audio clip, Dylan left some beaver nuggets on his desk, Ohio Stadium gets a Wi-Fi upgrade, Haslam's selling part of the Crew, we chat about Galveston & we send lots of people to jail.

En este episodio especial hablamos sobre frases reales y naturales para usar en hoteles, desde hacer una reservación y hacer check-in hasta pedir ayuda, resolver problemas y hacer check-out. Practicamos vocabulario y expresiones útiles para comunicarnos con más confianza y sonar más naturales durante toda la estancia. - Para ver los show notes de este episodio visítanos en Patreon. - Venos en video en YouTube. - ¡Si el podcast te es útil por favor déjanos un review en Apple Podcasts! - Donate: https://www.paypal.me/nohaytos No Hay Tos is a Spanish podcast from Mexico for students who want to improve their listening comprehension, reinforce grammar, and learn about Mexican culture and Mexican Spanish. All rights reserved. No Hay Tos is a Spanish podcast from Mexico for students who want to improve their listening comprehension, reinforce grammar, and learn about Mexican culture and Mexican Spanish. All rights reserved.

May 29, 2026#WhatILearnedTodayDownload The Daily MoJo APP for Android HEREDownload TDM App For IOS: HERE"Kenyan Vacation Home | The Daily MoJo: Freedom Friday Ep:052926"This episode of The Daily Mojo delves into a wide array of compelling topics. Discussions range from a significant 1,000-year-old bone discovery and NFL player reactions to the evolving concept of 'Christian women being liberated.' The podcast also explores cutting-edge Wi-Fi sensing technology and White House proposals for federal employees. Additionally, it examines a CBS News report concerning E. Jean Carroll's testimony and touches upon the fragility of life.Phil Bell - TDM's DC Correspondent  - Is LIVE on the program each Friday - Spanberger's scamburger, Minnesota's Kenyan Connection, & Canada Hates Truth Tellers.AllThingsTrainsPhil on X: HEREOur affiliate partners:EMP Shield - Figuring out the odds of a devastating EMP attack on the United States is impossible, but as with any disaster, the chances are NOT ZERO, and could happen any day. This decade has proven that the weird and unexpected is right around the corner. Be prepared - protect your home, vehicle, even your generator - with EMP Shield. You'll save money and protect what's important at the same time!ProtectMyMoJo.com Be prepared! Not scared. Need some Ivermection? Some Hydroxychloroquine? Don't have a doctor who fancies your crazy ideas? We have good news - Dr. Stella Immanuel has teamed up with The Daily MoJo to keep you healthy and happy all year long! Not only can she provide you with those necessary prophylactics, but StellasMoJo.com has plenty of other things to keep you and your body in tip-top shape. Use Promo Code: DailyMoJo to save $$Take care of your body - it's the only one you'll get and it's your temple! We've partnered with Sugar Creek Goods to help you care for yourself in an all-natural way. And in this case, "all natural" doesn't mean it doesn't work! Save 15% on your order with promo code "DailyMojo" at SmellMyMoJo.comCBD is almost everywhere you look these days, so the answer isn't so much where can you get it, it's more about - where can you get the CBD products that actually work!? Certainly, NOT at the gas station! Patriots Relief says it all in the name, and you can save an incredible 40% with the promo code "DailyMojo" at GetMoJoCBD.com!Romika Designs is an awesome American small business that specializes in creating laser-engraved gifts and awards for you, your family, and your employees. Want something special for someone special? Find exactly what you want at MoJoLaserPros.com  Find great deals on American-made products at MoJoMyPillow.com. Mike Lindell – a true patriot in our eyes – puts his money where his mouth (and products) is/are. Find tremendous deals at MoJoMyPillow.com – Promo Code: MoJo50  Life gets messy – sometimes really messy. Be ready for the next mess with survival food and tools from My Patriot Supply. A 25 year shelf life and fantastic variety are just the beginning of the long list of reasons to get your emergency rations at PrepareWithMoJo50.comStay ConnectedWATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT: www.TheDailyMojo.com Rumble: HEREOr just LISTEN:The Daily MoJo ChannelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-mojo-with-brad-staggs--3085897/support.WATCH: TheDailyMoJO.comLISTEN: TDM RadioRUMBLE: HEREDownload the APP HERE.StellasMojo.comCODE: dailymojo - Save 5%GetMojoCBD.comCODE: dailymojo - Save 40%!

Could your phone, earbuds, Wi-Fi, or smart meter be adding stress to your body every day? In this episode of the Natural Heart Doctor Show, Nicolas Pineault joins Dr. Jack Wolfson to explain how electromagnetic fields may affect oxidative stress, heart health, sleep, and the everyday choices people can make to reduce exposure.- - - - - About the Guest:Nicolas Pineault, also known as 'The EMF Guy,' is a bestselling author, educator, and advocate for safer technology. He is the author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs, a practical and accessible book that uses humor, science, and common sense to help people better understand electromagnetic pollution and everyday exposure.Through his interviews, educational work, and summit presentations, Nicolas has become a leading voice on EMFs and their potential impact on health. His work focuses on helping people understand sources of exposure such as cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth earbuds, smart meters, electric vehicles, and wireless technologies while offering practical steps to reduce risk without panic or overwhelm.Social Handles:Website: https://theemfguy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemfguy/- - - - -Jack Wolfson, DO, FACCWebsites: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drjackwolfson.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalheartdoctor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjackwolfson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ready to move past the confusion and fear of typical heart health approaches? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturalheartdoctor.com/discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to schedule your free discovery call and start your journey toward a 100-year heart with real, evidence-based answers.- - - - -PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Happy Friday! Brandon Beam is in with Patrick Murphy for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with a big weekend coming up for Ohio State with Official Visits. The Horseshoe is getting new Wi-Fi. We do Beer N Buckeyes with Tony Gerdeman. We look at how some Ohio State transfers are being ranked. Curt Cignetti has a message for the NCAA in the College Football Pulse. Julian Sayin has some added motivation. Which Ohio State QB would we recruit again, and Pat went on a secret mission to the Woody. Texas/Texas Tech Drama, #Buckeyes, and more!

[powerpresss] My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 175 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today's interview guest is Bruce Dearling, patent attorney and partner at Hepworth Browne in the UK, and we talk about how non-technical features must be considered when assessing inventive step of patents at least according to recent decisions of the UK supreme court and the Unified Patent Court. Profile of Bruce Dearling UK Supreme Court Emotional Perception AI Limited UPC Abbot vs Sinocare But before we jump into this interesting interview, I have news for you: On May 20, 2026, the Swiss Federal Council adopted the fully revised Patent Ordinance, which will enter into force on January 1, 2027, together with the revised Patent Act. In the future, the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property will prepare a mandatory search report for each application; applicants can choose between a partially examined version and a full examination that assesses novelty and inventive step. The full examination costs an additional 300 Swiss francs, and renewal fees will increase by a total of eight percent over the 20-year term. On May 19, 2026, Asus entered into a licensing agreement with the Wi-Fi multimode patent pool managed by Sisvel, thereby ending all ongoing infringement proceedings. Sisvel bundles standard-essential patents in the pool from, among others, Atlantia, ETRI, and Mitsubishi Electric. On May 18, 2026, the UPC Local Chamber in Düsseldorf rejected Align Technology's application for a preliminary injunction against its Chinese competitor Angelalign. Angelalign may continue to sell its clear aligners within the UPC jurisdiction. Our partners Dirk Schulz, Ulrich Storz, and Wanze Zhang, together with Arnold Ruess, successfully represented Angelalign. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced midweek that, since October of last year, it has invalidated or is seeking to invalidate approximately 10,500 trademark applications and registrations in eleven administrative orders. Reasons include forged attorney signatures and the fabrication of non-existent filing requirements. This stems from ongoing abuse of the U.S. trademark system, primarily by non-U.S. applicants, which can lead to conflicts with validly registered trademarks for legitimate businesses. On May 12, 2026, the British Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision that would have required Nokia to grant interim licenses for video coding patents. The court found that Nokia's license offer to the Taiwanese manufacturers Acer and Asus had already been made on RAND terms. In May, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a brief in the ongoing Corteva v. Inari litigation, expressing antitrust concerns regarding certain patent practices in the field of plant breeding. This marks the first time the agency has actively intervened in a biopharmaceutical patent dispute with implications for seed innovations. Episode 175 of the IP Fridays podcast was a conversation I will not forget quickly. My guest Bruce Dearling, partner at Hepworth Brown in the UK and a patent attorney for 36 years, took a case through every level of the British court system up to the Supreme Court and, in doing so, fundamentally changed patent law for AI inventions in the UK. The case is called Emotional Perception, and its effects reach well beyond British borders. Below I summarize the key points from our conversation. The full episode is available at IP Fridays. A. What Is the Emotional Perception Case About? The underlying invention concerns artificial neural networks. Specifically, it relates to a method of closing what is called the semantic gap at the output of a neural network. That sounds abstract, but the idea is straightforward: a neural network always produces an output that does not fully correspond to what a human would actually expect or feel. Closing that gap brings the system closer to human perception and human expectations. Bruce Dearling drafted this application himself and filed it at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). The Office rejected it as excluded subject matter, characterizing it as essentially a computer program as such. The legal basis for that rejection was the Aerotel decision from 2006. The case then went to the High Court, which found in favor of the applicant. The Court of Appeal reversed that decision. Then the UK Supreme Court stepped in and changed everything. B. The Aerotel Test and Its Flaws Since 2006, the Aerotel test had been the standard British method for assessing whether an invention falls within the excluded categories under patent law. It was a four-step approach: construe the claim, identify the actual contribution the invention makes to human knowledge, ask whether that contribution falls solely within excluded subject matter, and finally check whether the contribution is technical in nature. The problem Dearling described in our conversation is that Aerotel reverses the logical order of the analysis. You start with the contribution and only then ask about the exclusions under Article 52 EPC. The UK Supreme Court described Aerotel in its judgment as “unsound law” and overturned it. The EPO’s Technical Boards of Appeal had previously called Aerotel “disingenuous,” which at the time led to a public dispute between the British courts and the Boards. With the Emotional Perception ruling, that conflict has now been resolved in favor of harmonization with the EPO. C. What the UK Supreme Court Decided The Supreme Court made two central findings. First, the exclusion of computer programs “as such” is overcome as soon as a claim includes any piece of hardware. It does not matter whether that is a processor, a memory module, or any other component. The threshold is deliberately low. Dearling described this as the “any hardware” approach, which aligns fully with the EPO’s position following G1/19. Second, and in Dearling’s assessment the more important finding: when assessing inventive step, the invention must be considered as a whole. The Court introduced what it called an “intermediate step,” an analytical stage in which the interactions between all features of a claim are examined before the question of inventive step is addressed. Non-technical features cannot simply be struck out if they contribute to the overall technical effect of the invention. D. Inventive Step: The Intermediate Step This is the heart of the judgment. In EPO practice, Dearling said, it happens regularly that examiners strike through features they consider non-technical and thereby fail to assess the invention’s inventive step correctly. A recent Technical Board of Appeal decision, T 1249/22, already criticized this approach: a claim directed at a technical solution to a problem can be patentable even if the underlying problem is non-technical in nature. Dearling recalled a remark made by a Board of Appeal member at a hearing he attended years ago: “We understand that examining divisions can operate with a degree of mental laziness and that it’s too easy to throw too many things out of the basket when considering the issues of inventive step.” That quote stayed with him because it names a structural problem that the intermediate step now addresses directly. The British method for assessing inventive step is the Pozzoli test, which differs from the EPO’s problem-solution approach. The Supreme Court explicitly retained Pozzoli because the problem-solution approach, in its view, is structurally infected with hindsight reasoning: you already know the invention, you work backwards to formulate an objective technical problem, and then you ask whether it would have been obvious for the skilled person to arrive at precisely that solution. Dearling sees this as a source of unfairness toward genuine inventions. E. Alignment with the Unified Patent Court In April 2025, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court issued a decision in Abbott v. Sinocare (APP_000000901/2025, judgment of 17 April 2025). Dearling pointed out that this decision uses language and reasoning strikingly similar to the UK Supreme Court’s Emotional Perception ruling of February 2025. That is significant because the UPC is bound neither by UK courts nor by the EPO. The overlap suggests voluntary convergence. Dearling reported a conversation with a person close to the EPO, whom he did not name, who used the word “permissive” to describe the UK Supreme Court’s approach and indicated that the EPO might move toward it. Whether and how quickly that happens remains to be seen. What is clear is that the UPC, as the new European patent court, is setting its own standards, and the question of how to handle non-technical features in inventive step assessment is now being asked at multiple levels simultaneously. F. Implications for the EPO and Practice The EPO is not directly bound by the ruling. It is an administrative body, not a court. Dearling is nonetheless optimistic that change is coming. On one hand, external pressure is building: when the UK Supreme Court and the UPC articulate similar principles, convergence becomes hard to resist. On the other hand, Article 27.1 TRIPS requires all contracting states to make patents available in all fields of technology. Examiners routinely striking non-technical features from AI claims and rejecting them on that basis sits uncomfortably with that obligation. For the underlying application in the Emotional Perception case, the ruling has a pointed consequence. The Supreme Court did not grant the patent itself; it referred the matter back to the UKIPO for reconsideration under the intermediate step. The Office’s subsequent response was, in Dearling’s words, unconvincing. He suspects the Office is attempting to reintroduce the Aerotel test through the back door. As a last resort, he has not excluded a judicial review, a procedure that does not simply challenge the substantive decision but holds the Comptroller General of Patents to account for whether the Office is deliberately circumventing the Supreme Court’s direction on the intermediate step. That is, as Dearling put it, “a nuclear option,” but one he would not rule out if the evidence in the file already suggests the Office is in contempt of court. There is also an international dimension. Singapore’s Intellectual Property Office launched a public consultation shortly after the ruling, asking whether Singapore should adopt the Emotional Perception approach into national law. That is British soft power operating in real time within the Commonwealth. G. Three Takeaways for Patent Practitioners At the end of our conversation I asked Bruce Dearling to distill the most important practical points. His first takeaway: make sure the claim contains hardware. This applies not only to UK and European applications but is simply good drafting hygiene. Without hardware in the claim, the application remains exposed. The second takeaway concerns the description. Anyone filing an AI invention needs to explain clearly which function is achieved by which piece of hardware, circuit, or software. Not as boilerplate, but as a complete technical account that describes the real-world effects. Dearling’s experience is that practitioners who write the claim first and fill in the description afterward run into trouble. The third takeaway emerged from the conversation itself: how the EPO assesses inventive step for AI inventions is not a settled question. It is worth following the development of UPC case law and any shifts in EPO practice closely. Anyone advising on AI patent applications today needs to know these arguments. H. Conclusion The UK Supreme Court’s Emotional Perception ruling is not a British footnote. It has declared the Aerotel test dead, introduced the intermediate step that brings non-technical features back into the inventive step analysis, and set off a convergence movement that is already visible at the UPC and still pending at the EPO. For everyone working in AI patent practice, whether in prosecution, examination, or counseling, this ruling is required reading. Rolf Claessen: Our interview guest on IP Fridays podcast is Bruce Dearling. He has been in the IP field and a patent attorney for 36 years and is partner at Hepworth Brown in the UK. Thank you very much for being on the podcast. Bruce Dearling: My pleasure, Rolf. Thank you for inviting me. Rolf Claessen: All right. We just met at the INTA annual meeting in London. And you talked about the UK Supreme Court case where you were involved. And the core questions were whether non-technical features would be considered when assessing inventive step of patents. Can you briefly summarize this case? Bruce Dearling: It’s a bit more than that. It started — I actually wrote the case. And I prosecuted it through the patent office. The patent office rejected the case for being excluded subject matter. So pretty much the excluded subject matter provisions in the UK are nearly identical. They’re as near as practical to the language of the EPC, so those of the European Patent Office — Article 52.2. But again, they apply as such. The actual technology relates to artificial neural networks. And the invention related to a very clever way of what is termed closing the semantic gap at the output of the neural network. So that means that in a neural network, there is always a discrepancy between the output of the neural network in terms of what it’s telling you you should be thinking essentially, and what reality is. So if you can close the semantic gap, then you align the neural network or the artificial intelligence system to better reflect human knowledge or human reactions and human expectations. So that’s really what the invention is about. There’s no point in going into too much detail with it — that’s the way it is. It’s very clever. So the UKIPO rejected this because they said it was essentially a computer program excluded from patentability as such. And they used a decision which is called Aerotel, which has been around since 2006. And that decision has caused considerable consternation and tension between the EPO Technical Boards of Appeal and the UK courts. Aerotel was described as being essentially disingenuous by the EPO Technical Board of Appeal. And the UK courts pushed back and said, you don’t know what you’re talking about. So that’s where it fell apart. So that’s where they rejected it for essentially being a computer program as such, possibly with a bit of business methods thrown in as well. But let’s leave that for the time being. So the case then went to the High Court and at the High Court, we won. The judge said, actually, it’s not a computer program. Neural networks aren’t computers. They’re not programs themselves. There’s more to them than that. And the invention as claimed is not excluded from patentability as such. The UKIPO obviously weren’t very happy about that because they liked their Aerotel case and so they appealed it. And they appealed it on several grounds, including a new one, which was that it was a mathematical method. The Court of Appeal decided that the UKIPO was right and that we were wrong, so we lost the case. So we then went to the Supreme Court. Well, actually, they denied us an ability to go to the Supreme Court. The court said no appeal. We went — actually, no, I think there is a bigger issue here — because we realized, or I realized at that point, that the work that we were doing was much broader than this. It requires real consideration of what an invention is at a fundamental level. So not only exclusions, but how inventive step is applied. And these issues were built into the case from the very beginning. And they sort of — I wouldn’t say crept up on the court as we went through — but they became more and more prominent to the extent that ultimately, when we made an application to the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court went, yeah, we’ve got some issues here. We want to hear the full arguments on why this is not excluded from patentability, why Aerotel is potentially bad and how we more or less try to align ourselves with the European Patent Office. So that’s essentially what happened. And the Supreme Court hearing was last July. It took them the thick end of eight months to come out with a decision, which was issued in early February, at which point the entire legal landscape in the UK changed because they said we were right. The Patent Office doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Aerotel is bad. It’s unsound. That’s what they described it as — unsound law. It needs to be removed and we’re going to harmonize with the European Patent Office. So before I — I’m just going on a bit of a rant here, standing on my soapbox telling you what you already know. But the Aerotel test essentially was — it was a four-step test, past tense. So you firstly had to construe the claim. That’s pretty straightforward. Then you actually had to identify the actual contribution. This is what they said — identify the contribution. Really in this aspect, you’re asking what, as a matter of substance rather than form, the inventor has added to human knowledge. So that’s what they said the contribution was. And then they said, the next step in Aerotel was to ask, well, does that contribution fall solely within the excluded subject matter field or realm? And then they said, well, if you get through that question, then you check the actual contribution or the alleged contribution to see whether it’s technical in nature. So that’s the Aerotel test as it was. And what the Supreme Court in their unanimous final decision said was that Aerotel at best jumbles up the order. It reverses the logical order of the analysis by starting with the contributions and then addressing the Article 52 exclusions. And then finally it goes back to what the technical nature of the invention is about. So they really went, no, we don’t like any of this stuff. It’s bad, it’s stupid, it puts the cart before the horse. So, in the intervening period between finding the case and actually seeing it progress all the way to the Supreme Court, we obviously had the G1/19 decision from the EPO Enlarged Board. And they basically said that they are going to validate any hardware as the approach. And that’s essentially what the UK also went with. The UK Supreme Court said we’re going to say that the threshold of patentability — or the exclusion to patentability — is simply overcome by the inclusion in a claim of any piece of hardware, whether it’s a processor or a piece of memory or whatever. It doesn’t matter. Any hardware makes the invention a technical invention. So it’s a really low threshold to consider. And they then went, well, actually, if we now align and harmonize with the European Patent Office sensibly, then we need to look at how we assess inventive step, which is the other thing that we raised with the Supreme Court. In fact, we probably raised it at other times and in all the other instances as well, but it came to a head at the Supreme Court. So the Supreme Court then also went a bit further and said, well, actually, whilst we do like the global approach to assessing inventive step for all fields of technology — whether it’s chemistry or biotech or electronics or software or AI — we use a test called Pozzoli. So that isn’t problem-solution. We don’t like problem-solution. We think it’s not codified in the European Patent Office. It’s just a mechanism that the EPO has come up with to try to objectively assess inventive step. We don’t particularly think that’s appropriate. We like our approach called Pozzoli. That’s it. So we’re going to say with Pozzoli, however, in order to actually understand — particularly in the context of mixed inventions having technical and non-technical features — it’s necessary for the examiner to undertake the so-called intermediate step, where you have to look at the interactions between features within a claim. The invention is defined by the claim. That’s what the act says. That’s what everyone understands. It’s the invention defined by the claim. So you look at the claim features and then you have to understand the interactions that take place. And even if they are between technical and non-technical features, if they bring about an overall technical effect when you consider the invention as a whole, then your claim should be good and you can assess it for classical inventive step. So that’s really where we’re at. There’s a lot to unpack there already. It’s probably a podcast in its own right, but that’s the positive history of where we’re at. And I can keep going if you wish me to for a second and talk about why I think this is — we’ll just contrast it quickly with the problem-solution approach at the EPO and COMVIK. So for inventions in the computer-implemented field, they use COMVIK and the problem-solution approach. The Supreme Court said, as I said, they don’t like problem-solution. I think the problem-solution issue is that it is also inherently pre-baked with hindsight because you have to look at the invention and then step back and exclude those features which are common. And then you formulate a problem based on the function that the claim achieves. And then you’re asking whether or not it would be obvious for a skilled person to arrive at the claimed invention, having been given that hindsight-developed problem. So COMVIK is not great by any means. And we know from a practical perspective that examiners are only too willing to look at a claim and simply line through features which they believe are non-technical, whereas they don’t actually look at the interaction of those features in the context of the claim as a whole. There is also a decision — very recent one actually, about a year ago — T 1249/22, where the Technical Board of Appeal told the examiners and the examining division, you cannot do this. It’s okay to have a claim directed towards an invention in a non-technical field, as long as the invention is directed to a technical solution of that problem. I think it’s paragraphs 11 and 12 or 10 of that decision that are worth looking at. But they’re saying that in all fields of technology, it doesn’t matter as long as the technical solution is about technology — therefore, you should be able to obtain a patent as long as there is a realistic and appropriate technical effect. Be careful actually, Bruce — I don’t mean technical contribution, I mean technical effect. There’s a reason for that distinction. Rolf Claessen: The non-technical features are nevertheless used to assess inventive step in the UK now after this decision, right? Bruce Dearling: Yes, that is the intermediate step. The decision says you must look at the invention as a whole. It’s the important thing. There are a couple of issues that arise out of this. The first one is that you have to provide context for the invention. The Supreme Court never provided any specific guidance about how we deal with the intermediate step or what the exact test is, which is in some respects fine. It seems to be fairly clear that you just have to engage your gray matter — your neurons — to work out what is going on in the real world. And once you work out what’s going on in the real world, what the benefits are, then you look at whether or not the actual implementation of the invention fundamentally has a technical flavor to it, which is not just coding, not just simple coding, but it does something smarter. There’s a real technical impetus. There’s a technical effect. Now that actually brings me onto something I’ve postulated or said. I think the intermediate step will follow something like what I’ve termed the holistic character test, which essentially is: work out what’s going on in the real world. Then once you’ve worked out what’s actually being achieved, what the benefits are, what the invention’s concerned with, then you ask the question, how am I achieving it technically? And how is there a technical effect? How does the technical effect arise? That brings out a couple of issues. The first one is that it’s actually about the word “contribution” because it depends on how the word is used. So if you look at head note one in COMVIK, it uses the word “contribute” — how the non-technical feature contributes to the invention. So that’s an additive inclusive concept. The UK IPO historically, and arguably at the moment today whilst they’re trying to retrain their 400 examiners — which this has caused them to have to do — their idea of contribution is this backward-looking concept. So technical contribution and technical effect, I think — although we mix them up and interchange them — are distinct. Technical contribution: you’re looking backwards. Technical effect is what you look at when you look forward into what’s going on. So this is subtle — it’s really subtle, but it’s important. And once you realize that you are actually looking for the technical effects, then you’re on much safer ground. It’s much more objective in terms of the assessment. This might be somewhat contentious, because it’s the way I’m looking at this, but I’ve been working on this a long, long time and thinking about it for probably decades, worryingly so. So technical contribution and technical effects are probably not the same, where they are interchangeably used to mean the same thing within existing decisions. Rolf Claessen: And in the beginning you said, now that Aerotel is dead basically, it’s more harmonized with the EPO’s approach. But what I take from the discussion now is that maybe — especially in view of the problem-solution approach — it’s not fully harmonized with the EPO’s approach at the moment, right? Or did the UK Supreme Court get something wrong, or was that a desired outcome from your point of view that this is not so completely harmonized with the EPO? Bruce Dearling: Well, the EPO — the any-hardware solution is fully harmonized, no doubt. So it’s now a question of inventive step under Article 56 or Section 3 of the Act. The EPC nowhere mandates the use of problem-solution. And we know that there are many different ways of actually assessing inventive step, including the concrete elaboration test from last year and problem-of-invention approaches. So there are numerous ways of assessing inventive step. So the UK says, “Pozzoli — we like Pozzoli.” Interestingly, I had a discussion with someone I probably can’t mention. They’re saying that the UK approach may actually be more permissive now. It might even influence how the EPO operates. So they may move away from COMVIK towards more of a Pozzoli approach, which basically says this: You identify the notion of the skilled person — step one. You identify the common general knowledge of that skilled person — step one B. You identify the inventive concept of the claim in question, where you construe it if you can’t work out what it is. You then identify what the differences are. And then you ask the question, is it obvious to the skilled person, given knowledge of the common general knowledge? This is entirely not artificial because, as I said beforehand, when you look at problem-solution, you are formulating a problem by backtracking from what the claimed invention is to a situation where you say, well, these are the common features and I’m going to project a problem to try and solve. Now that is already tainted with hindsight reasoning. It’s not safe, it’s not thoroughly objective. There is an inherent problem with this which sees good inventions cast by the wayside. Although it’s a preferred mechanism, it’s not fully baked. There are situations where examiners are inherently lazy, or they just simply use something like the requirements specification argument, which is just factual. It just demonstrates that they can’t be bothered to actually argue it properly or think about what the invention is. Sorry to any examiners listening to this, but this is just my personal view, that sometimes there are problems. I’m reminded of a quote from an EPI hearing I was at a long time ago, where the Legal Board of Appeal member said: “We understand that examining divisions can operate with a degree of mental laziness and that it’s too easy to throw too many things out of the basket when considering the issues of inventive step.” Now that one has stayed with me because you think — did someone just say that? And the answer is yes, they did. But it just goes to show that there is some tension between the TBA and the examining divisions, and they don’t always get it right. Rolf Claessen: So there might be a small difference now between the UKIPO’s future approach of assessing inventive step and the EPO? Bruce Dearling: Yeah, it might do. But the other interesting thing here — and thank you for pointing this out, I hadn’t entirely caught up with it, I’ve been traveling beforehand and I missed some of the UPC case law. So the UPC case law — in, was it — yeah, we talked about that. Rolf Claessen: Yeah. There was a decision in April, Abbott versus Sinocare. Bruce Dearling: Yeah, 901 of 2025. So a Court of Appeal decision from the UPC. It was APP_000000901, I believe, 2025. Decision 17th of April, hearing 27th of March. The UPC is not bound by — it’s a court. The European Patent Office is not a court, it’s an agency that administers and looks after the administrative rule of law. So the fact that this decision came out from the UK Supreme Court in February, and you see almost identical language used in the UPC decision, suggests that there is some alignment here, or some convergence in thought. Now, whilst the UPC decision also references G1/19 and uses problem-solution, there is enough — you’ve got to bear in mind that high-level courts do look at each other’s decisions. And this is really a question of influence and the desire to converge. So the fact that they’ve done this at this time is quite interesting. Again, I can’t quote someone directly from the EPO, although I would love to. They were saying — at a very high level — and they used the words “converge UPC practice towards UK Supreme Court practice on interpretation of the law.” So this may actually be happening in real time. Again, it would be wrong to actually refer to anyone by name, but it’s an observation that when I looked at the case, I can see why this is going ahead. And I can see why the judiciaries — they want to maintain independent judicial controls. They won’t reference the UK Supreme Court decision, not least because we’re not in the UPC. But if you look at the arguments in sections 106 and 107 of the UK Supreme Court’s Emotional Perception decision and head note one, you go — wow, this is very close. Rolf Claessen: Very close and nearly identical wording. Yeah. And the UPC also now uses non-technical features for assessing inventive step. Is that a problem for the EPO that has historically been aggressive in throwing out non-technical features for inventive step analysis? Bruce Dearling: Well, I think they really need to get to the situation — I don’t know — this holistic character test that I’m sort of proposing, where you really have to think about what the invention is achieving, and then look at how it’s technically being achieved. And then if you look at that again in the context of that other decision I mentioned — T 1249/22 — it says something like, in the case of an invention that amounts to a technical implementation of a non-technical method, provided the non-technical method does not contribute to the technical character of the invention. The board validated the approach of identifying the non-technical method and then goes through and says it’s patentable. There are decisions like this which suggest that examining divisions have to give it a bit more thought, because the Technical Board will realize that to satisfy the WTO requirements — which pretty much everyone is bound by — Article 27.1 TRIPS, which requires that you protect all fields of technology. And that means whether it’s data processing or business methods, because business methods can be patentable so long as they are implemented on a technical basis. That essentially seems to be what T 1249/22 is saying, although it doesn’t explicitly say “allowing business methods.” The exclusion is only “as such.” So does this decision, in combination with the Supreme Court case and the movement of the UPC, say: well, actually, let’s look at this properly? It requires objective assessments, not just superficial “let’s strike through that feature because I don’t like it, it looks non-technical.” Rolf Claessen: So are you hopeful that the EPO is adjusting and will reshape their case law in view of the UPC decision and the UK Supreme Court decision? Bruce Dearling: It’s a bit unfortunate that the corresponding UK case at the EPO was dropped by the applicants, because it was heading towards an examination hearing at the examining division. It would have gone to the TBA, and I’m sure it would then have gone from the TBA to the Enlarged Board. I’m pretty sure that’s the case. There is another case from the same client which will probably argue the same thing because the specs are almost identical. It’s just lagged in time. So is it going to change? I hope so, because I think the EPO have got it wrong — more often than not in this field. Well, maybe not more often than not — they get it wrong more times than they should do. Would I like to see it changed? Yes, I would, because I want the examiners to actually think about the technology as opposed to just — oh, it’s not — I don’t want to engage the gray matter. That serves no one. That doesn’t serve technology. That doesn’t serve industry. These patent rights are there for a reason. They are property rights. I’m referring to the award of the 2025 Nobel Prize for Economics — they are a core driver for society’s development. So the 2025 Nobel Prize was for something called creative destruction — the replacement of old technology with new — and it’s based on the patent paradigm. So all this stuff is coming to a head now. It’s just a question of how quickly the EPO actually catch up, and maybe they have something to catch up on. It’s just understanding that the examiners have to start to think. As I said, we’ve got the issues at the UKIPO where they’re going to have to retrain 400 examiners. Rolf Claessen: Yeah, right. Bruce Dearling: The Emotional Perception case wasn’t granted by the Supreme Court. They referred it back to the patent office for consideration under the intermediate step. So the patent office produced a response that I would describe as — I’d say arguably — not well reasoned, which I’ve filed the response to, which basically says you don’t really know what you’re talking about. What really worries me a bit is that I think they’re trying to introduce the Aerotel case through the back door. It’s backsliding. It’s a mechanism for trying to apply it in a different way or a different context, which would be wrong. I think they believe that the applicant will appeal this if they get a bad decision — they will appeal it back to the courts again via the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court route. I say maybe not. I say maybe the client will file what they call a judicial review, which is a nuclear option. That’s when you actually hold the Comptroller General of Patents to account and get full discovery of whether or not there’s internal documentation showing that they are deliberately circumventing the direction of the Supreme Court on the intermediate step. This is basically holding them to account and saying: if you’re not applying the intermediate step appropriately, you are in contempt of the law. So judicial review is a really serious thing to do, but it’s certainly something I would not exclude from consideration. We’ll see what happens. It’s not saying we’re just going to go through the courts and make them decide on this. We’re going to say you’re wrong. And there’s already enough evidence in the files to suggest that they are probably in contempt of court and they’re not applying the intermediate step appropriately. They may not know any better at the moment — they need to be guided — but the consequences for them are potentially severe. Rolf Claessen: I have another question for you. You were the instructing attorney — do you think the decision was perfect? What argument that you made was the most underappreciated by the court? And where do you think the judgment got it wrong, or was it all perfect? Bruce Dearling: No, it got 90% or 95% correct. The intermediate step is right. That’s the most important thing in the decision — it’s the intermediate step. The any-hardware thing — that’s logical, that makes some sense — but if people say “if the any-hardware rule is the important bit,” no it isn’t. It’s the intermediate step. That’s the important thing. Where do they go wrong? I think they went wrong because — and you’ve got to bear in mind that unlike German courts, I’ve got to be careful about how I express this — generally, as I understand it, and correct me if I’m wrong, but the judiciary in Germany on patent cases are generally more technically able. They’re normally technically qualified. I look at the Supreme Court justices and the Court of Appeal justices — we had one who was a humanities undergrad, one was a chemist. Good luck with trying to argue complex artificial neural network technologies, which are difficult even for me to understand. And I’ve been working in the field. They’re hard to understand. They require real understanding, real appreciation. They could say, well, actually we don’t need to look at the technology — but frankly, if you’re looking at the statutes and exclusions to patentability and asking what a computer program is, then you need to understand what these technical terms really are. And if you can’t, then the judgment is potentially flawed. Their finding that the neural network is a computer program is, I think, technically obtuse. You know that the Singaporean government — the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore — released about six weeks ago a consultation note to the Singaporean profession and population, asking: is the Emotional Perception case right, and do we need to adopt it into Singaporean national law? So this is direct soft power from the UK Supreme Court changing Commonwealth legislation and statutes. We’ll see what happens. But from what I’ve seen of a draft response from the attorneys, they’re saying essentially: we agree any hardware is right, the intermediate step is right. The assessment of the neural network as a computer program is wrong, or it just doesn’t make any sense. And I’ve made the same comments before in SIPA, in the relevant round in March. There’s a disconnect. I mean, it’s like they equate a computer program with being able to be run on an analog computer. Now, an analog computer has no central processing unit. An analog computer just has resistors and transistors and capacitors. So if they’re saying that an analog computer can run a program — that’s essentially what they’re saying in part of the judgment. Where is the program in an analog computer? And if they’re saying it’s in the values of the resistors and the capacitors, then that has implications for any circuit we’ve got — it’s potentially a computer program — which is just madness, because it doesn’t sit well with the legislation and decisions we’ve looked at over the last 50 years. This is a real problem. It may be a storm in a teacup because you can overcome the objections by having any hardware, but it’s an argument they shouldn’t have been making. It seems to be abstract legal argumentation which has little credibility in my personal view, although it’s now law. It may be that someone can take that, have an argument with the Supreme Court, get them to fix this. The other thing is the EPO looks at a neural network as a mathematical method, and the UK now says it’s a computer program. Neither is right. The EPO is wrong as well. If you look at the actual decision which they regularly quote — the Vicom case — if you actually read the claim and look at the case, you see that it doesn’t make a huge amount of sense. A neural network has applied mathematics in it. It can be based on a computer program because it’s required to set up the learning objectives and the loss function. Mathematical processes — it tweaks the weighting factors of neurons over the course of the training epochs. But at the end of the day, if the function performed by the neural network is new and it’s directed towards a technical implementation which is technically relevant, then it shouldn’t fail for being a mathematical method. And I think the EPO guidelines actually say that. Even recommendations — the UK court said that a recommendation is not technical. Well, actually it is, because it’s data processing, and you’ve got to work out how does the data processing work to provide an improved recommendation? Again, it goes back to the T 1249/22 decision. There’s a whole raft of these things which are left not entirely resolved. There’s enough here to keep someone busy for a few more years. Rolf Claessen: Right. So I have a question for you now that we’ve talked about the decision of the UK Supreme Court and the UPC — the Unified Patent Court — with very, very similar wording. What do you say are the three most important takeaways for patent practitioners in the US, in Europe, in the UK, before the EPO? Are there any things that you really want patent practitioners to take away from our discussion here? Bruce Dearling: Yeah, okay. So first: make sure the claim has some structure in it. You need to have any hardware. That’s number one — in terms of claim drafting. In terms of the description, you really have to understand what the invention is about. And you’ve got to make sure that you explain what function is achieved by what piece of hardware, kit or software. And if you do that — don’t nickel-and-dime this by writing the claim first — I would suggest that you run into problems. You need to understand what the invention is about. And you need to make sure that the description is complete and full to describe the functionality and the effects that are achieved in the real world. And if you can do that, then you’re on a much sounder basis — much, much stronger. There’s a much stronger foundation for this. So that’s two things. Is there a third one? That’s me being a bit cheeky, but I suppose I know what’s going on. Rolf Claessen: Yeah, but maybe the third takeaway is that maybe the EPO will rethink the way — at least how AI inventions are assessed for inventive step. Bruce Dearling: Well, as I said to you before, it could be that that’s the case. I don’t want to repeat myself again. The word “permissive” was used in a conversation I had with respect to the UK Supreme Court approach. COMVIK fundamentally still breaks with me and has done for years, because the way it’s set up and the way it’s applied distorts fundamentally what the invention is about. And until such time as that distortion is removed, there is a problem of objectivity versus subjectivity. And I think that’s really what the EPO has to grapple with. It’s not an easy thing to deal with, but maybe there are things going on. Bruce Dearling: It’s not an easy thing to deal with. I don’t know who’s going to argue it. It would have been useful for me to still have the original case up and running at the EPO because these arguments would have been fleshed out. I’m pretty sure they would have been referred to the Enlarged Board. We would have got it resolved. So it’s whether or not I can now work this into the existing case to try and get the examining division to — well, they will refuse, I suspect. And then it’ll go to the TBA. And then the TBA will have to look at this, hopefully with the referrals to the Enlarged Board. And then that fixes the problem on a national and international basis. Rolf Claessen: Yeah. Let’s see. [Laughs] Bruce Dearling: No, we don’t know. I mean, you might have a different view. What do you think? Do you think COMVIK is fundamentally right or fundamentally wrong? Rolf Claessen: Well, I’m not so much into AI inventions. I’m a chemist and I usually deal with chemistry inventions. But from the discussion that we had, I think that the EPO might rethink their position. I don’t know. Let’s see. Let’s hope so. Bruce Dearling: Well, they liked it. They liked problem-solution. It’s been with us for 25 years. It suggests that it’s a compromise. It’s not mandated by the European Patent Convention — that’s the point. It’s something they think works. And these things only work until such time as someone comes along and says, actually, you’re wrong, and this is the reason. Rolf Claessen: Let’s see if they choose a different route at least for AI inventions. So Bruce, thank you very much for your insight and for talking about the case that you were involved in with the UK Supreme Court. Where could people reach you if they have more questions about this field — basically patents, AI protection in the UK and Europe — and if they want to ask you more questions about this case? Bruce Dearling: Sure. Through the Hepworth Brown website or my LinkedIn profile, I suppose. The Hepworth Brown website has an email link. I’m trying to post things on it as well to try and provide a bit more context. But if people have fundamental questions on this stuff, then I’m happy to try and answer them. I suppose that I can be considered to be quite knowledgeable in the area. Rolf Claessen: Right. Certainly more than I am. [Laughing] Bruce Dearling: So I was fortunate. As a consequence of the work I’m doing, I was appointed last year to the WIPO Standing Committee on Patents and Privacy. That was discussed for the issues of where WIPO goes and what the direction of the problems are that we have in high-tech areas. So there seems to be some degree of understanding that I might know what I’m talking about. I think I probably do. Rolf Claessen: Thank you, Bruce. Thank you very much for being on IP Fridays. Bruce Dearling: My pleasure. Thank you very much, Rolf.

Where in the world am I? In San Diego, talking about Niterói, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This episode has an FAQ about how you can get started with travel, Step 1. Then we talk about Niteroi, near Rio, Brazil. We cover my missteps, trying to get an Uber without service in Brazil. The FAQ is: How do we get started on my travels when I haven't been anywhere? Answer: The first step in your exciting travel journey is to set a goal! What inspires you to explore the world? Do you have a specific timeline in mind that gets your adventurous spirit ready to go? Is there a destination that fills your heart with the desire to go? Perhaps you're waiting for the perfect companion to join you on your travels. These are all meaningful questions that resonate deeply.   Let's get creative! Grab a piece of paper and some colorful crayons, and start drawing your travel dreams. Imagine yourself soaring high in the sky on an airplane, sailing on a beautiful boat, or riding a scenic train to a picturesque destination. Visualize the globe and focus on that one special place you want to visit — and think of the journey to get there and back home. The thrill of dreaming, planning, and contemplating all the endless possibilities is where the magic happens! Even if your travels remain a dream, the joy of imagining them is a treasure you carry with you.   I'd like to share a thought from Viktor Frankl's inspiring book, "Man's Search for Meaning." He penned his reflections during a harrowing time in his life, reminding us of the power of our memories and imagination. I encourage you to relish this time and, first, travel in your mind. Dream boldly, for it's the first step toward making those dreams real. 60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today, Confidence Challenge in Niteroi    The excitement surrounding the confidence challenge in Niteroi was truly invigorating, as millions of people came together in this vibrant city. After spending three wonderful weeks in South America, I arrived in Rio with a solid use of Spanish. However, Portuguese is the primary language spoken in Brazil. Despite this, I found it exciting to communicate by mixing my English and Spanish, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well people understood me.   If you're planning a trip to a new country like Brazil or some of the others I travel to, I highly encourage you to try out the free versions of Duolingo for a week or two beforehand. It's a challenging method for learning essential phrases like "please," "thank you," and "where's the bathroom?" Plus, knowing how to count a little will surely improve your experience. Embrace the challenge and be present in every moment of your journey! If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper into language skills, while moving through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with foreign language communication tips. You can find the series at the link in the description.    See Book A for addressing this concern.  Find it on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series. Today's destination is Niteró, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Just across the bay from the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro lies a charming suburb that I hadn't discovered before, and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to stay there for nearly a week! I can't wait to share some of the amazing adventures I experienced during my 90-day journey around the world.   Did you know Brazil has more cows than people? It's true! With a population of 214 million, there are approximately 238 million cows, which means plenty of milk and cheese to enjoy. Niterói truly enchanted me, so here's how I got there.   I started my adventure by strolling through Rio's bustling central area, full of excitement. With my backpack in tow, I hopped on the metro to the stunning coastline. After a lovely 15-minute walk to the ferry, I enjoyed a delightful ride across the bay, surrounded by fellow commuters soaking in the scenery as the sun set. While I could have taken the bridge by bus or car, the ferry was such a refreshing way to leave the city behind and embrace the calm of Niterói. Once I arrived at the dock, I could not get wifi. I'll talk about that later in the second on my mistakes.   What an incredible adventure I had! Livia, my host, arranged for an Uber remotely, which was such a thoughtful gesture. By the time I intended to grab a ride, the sun had set, and the area near the port was buzzing with energy. I walked through a vibrant outdoor market, soaking in the lively atmosphere as I searched for a good meeting spot. I stumbled upon a taxi stand and a newspaper kiosk, where I chatted with the friendly locals about how to navigate my Uber pickup. Thanks to Livia's excellent instructions, the driver found me swiftly, and off I went!   Although the ride took us down some unpaved and bumpy roads, I was filled with excitement. When I finally arrived at Livia's home, it was dark, and I had a moment of uncertainty about whether I was in the right place. But as soon as Livia's family welcomed me with open arms, I knew I was exactly where I belonged for the next five days.   I was shown to a comfortable room with its own bathroom, and I quickly became acquainted with the family's adorable pets and loved ones. I felt an overwhelming sense of warmth and happiness. The next morning, I awoke to clear skies and breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro right from my window. What a magnificent sight!   Let me tell you a bit more about my wonderful hosts! Livia's mom, Valeria, is a delightful person, and her dad, Julio, speaks six languages.  They even have a charming cat named Poseidon. Livia has such interesting aspirations; she's exploring international relations and climate change, studying law, and even aiming to take a UK diplomat exam—what a challenging and rewarding path.   I'm staying in a house nestled in the jungle; it's newly built and offers a stunning view of the trees and the city of Rio. It's just across the bay. My host family has a fascinating history; they lived on a ship for 8 years, which must have created unique experiences. Last night, I watched the show 'Sirens' on Netflix and found it hard to fall asleep, definitely paying for that this morning! I woke up at 7 am to the sound of the radio playing in Portuguese, so I think I'll need to practice in Duolingo again soon.   Today, Livia, her dad, and their dog, Flucky, went to the beach while I enjoyed refreshing coconut water and delicious meals. I also discovered a hidden gem surfing spot that most locals don't know about! In a moment of creativity, I created a mini garden at my hosts' home by clearing rocks and debris, planting seven lovely plants, and creating a decorative circle of white stones. I watered it both tonight and in the morning.    I had the pleasure of attending a vibrant local Forró party, full of lively music and joyful dancing, including Salsa! The delicious food, featuring corn dishes from the Northeast, was a highlight—especially the tasty Mandioca root vegetables and Uta yucca. Everyone wore plaid for this energetic dance celebration! It was a fantastic experience that we didn't want to miss.   I had a wonderful day at Itipu beach, almost completely solo.  I encountered some delightful birds and a handful of other adventurous solo travelers. The tranquility created a perfect setting for relaxation: the cool breeze and shimmering water added to the charm. After walking a mile from my Uber drop-off, I met the friendly Samara from Mato Grosso, Brazil, who works in refrigeration for chicken. While enjoying lunch and reading a business book by American business leader Jack Welch, we had an inspiring chat.  Plus, her husband, Andre, kindly shared his hotspot with me for my Uber, making my day even smoother and more enjoyable!   What an incredible experience I had with my Uber! When the car broke down, that's right. It just stopped. the driver jumped into action, showing impressive skills by getting under the vehicle to fix it right there on the roadside. It was fascinating to navigate the situation without speaking the same language, which made it even more interesting! I almost called for another ride, but my Uber app and phone were acting up. After about ten minutes of dedicated work, he successfully fixed the issue and took me to my destination. This unforgettable ride truly highlighted the resilience and resourcefulness of people. I left with a smile and a fun story to share!   I was so excited to go out to dinner at a fantastic all-you-can-eat restaurant.  The quality and service were promised to be exceptional, making it the perfect way to show my appreciation to my wonderful hosts on my last night in Niteroi. I indulged in a delicious Rodizio meat buffet, which was a real treat! The flavors there were delightfully unique compared to what I was used to back in the USA. I couldn't wait to try everything—from the intriguing Cupin meat to fresh pineapple juice with mint, crispy fried bananas, Guarana, and Farofa made from manioc. That culinary experience was truly memorable and full of surprises! Your trip to Niteroi may be different from mine, but I will never forget how I felt cared for by the Servas hosts, and it was relaxing for me for a few days.   I got the Uber to leave Niterio, sadly. Went to the ferry with driver Katia, the first woman driver I have had all month!  It drizzled on arrival in Rio again, so I was glad I had a taxi for about $5 instead of walking, and I stayed dry.   My misstep: I couldn't get an Uber because of bad settings. I did not have service on my phone.   I had an unexpected Wi-Fi adventure that turned out to be a great learning experience! When I arrived in the charming town of Niterói on a busy Friday night, I discovered my Wi-Fi had been accidentally turned off, and I hadn't even noticed. This made ordering an Uber a bit tricky, but I remembered that McDonald's offers Wi-Fi, so I decided to stop there for some help. I ordered my ride but had to dash across the street to meet the driver. Unfortunately, the heavy traffic made it challenging for him to pick me up, and he had to leave. Not to be discouraged, I walked a few more blocks in search of better reception, but that didn't pan out either. Fix your settings before you need an Uber.   Today's tip: Check your phone's settings regularly.    Here's a helpful tip: if you find yourself in a similar situation, don't forget to check your phone's settings first! I learned the importance of keeping my settings up to date to avoid hassle in the future. Use AI to help you with what to click on or off if you are confused. You won't break it!    Thanks for listening, and I'll see you on the next journey. 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In the previous episode of N is for Networking, Jennifer “JJ” Jabbusch gave us a thorough overview of Network Access Control (NAC) for wired networks. This week we’re going wireless! JJ walks us through the major differences between wired and wireless NAC, how 802.1X is more seamless in Wi-Fi deployments, the unpredictability of web portals,... Read more »

Leaked images of iOS 27's revamped Siri from journalist Mark Gurman, first look at the Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce, summer travel tech gear, and Stephen has a major crash out over AI slop.Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)Top Five Tech | Stephen's PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors:Keeper - Get 60% off personal and family plans at: keepersecurity.com/PRIMARYScribe - Book a personalized enterprise demo when you visit: scribe.how/primaryNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the showPodcasts in AntarcticaAmazing LEGO Collectionchoclift - the sweeter way to work with MacApple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - BloombergR2 Launches June 9 by Rivian - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle AdventuresLeaf Pro Max MemeFerrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever - YouTubeMeta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans | TechCrunchThe new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor | The VergeFitbit Air: Invisible Fitness Tracking For Everyone? (Full Review!) - YouTubeHere's how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don't like the new Health app | The VergeThe Truth About the "Whoop Killer" - YouTubeAmazon to Acquire Apple's Globalstar Stake in Satellite Deal - MacRumors American Airlines to install Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky Apple has a new MacBook Pro coming soon, here's what we know - 9to5MacYouTube is putting AI labels where you'll actually see them | The VergeSpotify now lets users save or share podcast clips - 9to5MacRobinhood will let your AI agent trade stocks and make (or lose) lots of money | The VergeHow to clean your Apple products - Apple SupportUGREEN Nexode Air 65WAnker Nano Portable Charger, 45WKU XIU Qi2.2 25W 3-in-1Baseus Picogo Qi2.2 25W Magsafe Battery65W - Slim Design - Carbide | NOMAD® Anker 25,000mAh Portable ChargerSony 1000X THE COLLEXIONStephen's Reminders Video - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (04:05) - Podcast in Antarctica (07:32) - F1 Race (10:08) - Beta Season (16:27) - iOS 27 Siri Leak (20:58) - R2 Launch Date (25:17) - Ferrari Luce (32:51) - Sponsor: Keeper (34:26) - Sponsor: Scribe (36:37) - Sponsor: NordLayer (38:08) - Meta Subscriptions (45:43) - Lightning Round (52:21) - AI Slop Crash Out (01:03:08) - Spotify Podcast Features (01:04:39) - Travel Tech Gear ★ Support this podcast ★

In the previous episode of N is for Networking, Jennifer “JJ” Jabbusch gave us a thorough overview of Network Access Control (NAC) for wired networks. This week we’re going wireless! JJ walks us through the major differences between wired and wireless NAC, how 802.1X is more seamless in Wi-Fi deployments, the unpredictability of web portals,... Read more »

Part 3 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz goes team by team through the NFC East — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Cowboys, Giants, Commanders, and Eagles.We rank every player, call out the values and the traps, and tell you exactly where each one should go in your fantasy drafts. From the studs everyone knows about to the deep sleepers nobody is talking about — if they play in the NFC East and they matter for fantasy football, we're covering them. Teams Covered: Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Washington Commanders Philadelphia Eagles Full Series:Part 1 (NFC West): [link to NFC West Preview]Part 2 (NFC North): [link NFC North Preview]Part 3: You're here! Topics in this video: Fantasy football 2026, NFC East fantasy football, Cowboys fantasy, Giants fantasy, Commanders fantasy, Eagles fantasy, fantasy football rankings, RB rankings, WR rankings, QB rankings, TE rankings, fantasy football draft strategy, best ball, dynasty fantasy football, fantasy sleepers, NFC East preview Subscribe for more fantasy football content#FantasyFootball #2026FantasyFootball #NFCEast #FantasyRankings #Cowboys #Giants #Commanders #Eagles #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast #FantasyFootballStrategy #FantasyFootballAdviceFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy talk about a neighborhood using simple WiFi "tin can phones" to help kids call friends and build real life connection without smartphones. Together, they explore why conversation skills must be taught, why belonging grows through practice, and how parents can help kids develop confidence and relational maturity in a screen shaped world.

Kim tells Ket about the time travel romp Totally Killer starring Keirnan McKenna Shipka Grace. The Sweet 16 Killer terrorizes in two separate time periods! Yet in each of them, water beds (or as Kim says “wooder beds”) and animatronics, regardless of what kind of shape they're in, remain scarier. Stay tuned for part 2 to learn whether or not we can trust the WiFi. Dir. Nahnatchka KahnWriters David Matalon, Sasha Perl-Raver, Jen D'AngeloSupport the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeCheck out Ket & Producer Arik's new show MAJOR SLAYAGE: KET & ARIK REWATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@majorslayagepod and follow on instagram: instagram.com/majorslayagepod KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KKIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLAR: link.chtbl.com/kkstcProud members of the Dread Podcast Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Hyatt's new award pricing is officially here — and travelers are still trying to figure out exactly how bad it is. This week on Miles To Go, Ed is joined by Julian Kheel from Points Path to break down Hyatt's new multi-tier award pricing system, including what changed, which properties were hit hardest, and whether this truly changes the value proposition of Hyatt loyalty. They also discuss where Hyatt still trails competitors — especially around free night certificates and "4th or 5th night free" style benefits — and why the next 12 months could be important for Hyatt's long-term strategy. From there, the conversation shifts to a surprisingly valuable new Chase offer through the Paze wallet platform, where Sapphire cardholders can currently earn up to 10x Ultimate Rewards points with select merchants. Plus, British Airways raises carrier-imposed surcharges yet again, Delta may be expanding free checked bag benefits on its credit cards, and Ed shares another frustrating round of United Wi-Fi roulette while waiting for Starlink to expand across the fleet.  Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Hyatt's new award pricing system • Multi-tier pricing officially launches • Which properties increased the most • Why it may impact luxury redemptions more than everyday stays ✈️ Is Hyatt loyalty still worth it? • Why Hyatt still offers strong transfer value • Concerns about aspirational awards getting harder to reach • How loyal travelers may rethink their strategy ✈️ Hyatt's missing benefits • No free night certificate top-offs • Lack of a 4th or 5th night free benefit • Why competitors may now have an edge ✈️ A valuable new Chase earning opportunity • 10x Ultimate Rewards points through Paze • Which merchants currently qualify • Why this could be huge for some travelers ✈️ Air France's growing loyalty strategy • Tiffany Funk taking over Flying Blue loyalty • Air France credit card + Bilt partnership discussion • Earning status through rent and mortgage payments ✈️ Delta may expand free checked bags • Reports of 2 free checked bags on Delta Amex cards • Why the economics may make sense for Delta • Potential impact on card signups ✈️ British Airways raises surcharges again • Carrier-imposed fees increasing significantly • Why Avios redemptions continue getting more expensive • How U.S. programs still differ from European carriers ✈️ United's ongoing Wi-Fi struggles • Starlink rollout reaches ~5% of fleet • Why United Wi-Fi still frustrates frequent flyers • The promise (and risk) of Starlink expansion ⏱️ Episode 438 Timestamps  0:49 – Julian fills in for Richard this week 3:44 – Points Path discounts and award alerts discussion 7:17 – Hyatt's new award pricing officially launches 10:28 – How much worse are Hyatt awards really? 12:22 – Hyatt's free night certificate disadvantages 16:44 – What Hyatt may need to add next 21:16 – Amex fraud/security frustrations 27:06 – Tiffany Funk joins Flying Blue loyalty leadership 34:05 – Chase Paze wallet and 10x Ultimate Rewards opportunity 38:40 – British Airways raises surcharges again        

Day Break | Peace, War, and the Cost of Democrat Promises --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:05 – Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform. Norquist discusses a proposed federal vehicle registration tax targeting electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. He explains concerns that the plan could expand into a broader national vehicle tax while turning state DMVs into federal tax collection agencies. The conversation focuses on transportation costs, taxation, and government overreach affecting American drivers. 27:57 – Dr. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer at The Wellness Company. Dr. McCullough discusses recent media attention surrounding Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks. He explains the origins and transmission concerns tied to Ebola, screening procedures for incoming international flights, and questions surrounding long-term transmissibility of Hantavirus. He also shares preparedness recommendations for viewers concerned about emerging health threats. Visit twc.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save. 38:09 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 57:17 – Scott Rasmussen, pollster, ESPN co-founder, and author of Out of Touch: The Elite One Percent and the Battle for America's Soul. Rasmussen discusses public distrust of political elites and polling data suggesting many Americans believe members of the political class would cheat to win elections or maintain power. 1:06:14 – Brian A. Rankin, Adjunct Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and telecommunications attorney. Rankin discusses the growth of wireless technology, the importance of unlicensed spectrum, and how innovations like Wi-Fi have transformed communications, business, and everyday life. 1:16:20 - Monologue 1:25:08 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, and storyteller. Rademacher shares events happening around Michigan and highlights destinations, festivals, and outdoor activities taking place across the state. 1:35:14 – Dr. Matthew Mehan, educator and author of The American Book of Fables. Mehan discusses his new book and the importance of moral storytelling, civic education, and passing down foundational values through literature and fables. 1:44:06 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber reflects on the beauty of America's national parks and the value of travel and exploration. The conversation highlights personal travel experiences and the importance of appreciating the country's natural wonders. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 16 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/I4UA2LzQQUg  

Last summer, I watched a business owner sit on a beach in Hawaii with her face buried in her phone at 8pm because her team needed her to approve a $200 refund. That's not a vacation. That's working in a different time zone with a worse Wi-Fi connection. If you're already pre-stressing about how the next 12 weeks are going to go, this episode is for you. We're skipping the usual advice — no out-of-office templates, no SOP documentation, no "fortify your business" generalities. Instead, I'm walking through the 5 unusual moves I help my fractional COO clients make every year so they can actually unplug — and most founders have never heard any of them. In this episode, you'll learn:Why running a "Ghost Week" in stealth (without telling your team) is the only honest test of whether your business can run without you — and the surprise story of a "stealth leader" one client discovered hiding in plain sightHow to bank pre-decisions instead of writing more SOPs — and why the Ritz-Carlton $200 rule is the model your business is missing.The one reverse delegation question to ask each of your direct reports before you leave — and what their answers will reveal about the bottlenecks you didn't know existed.Why you should book the non-refundable trip BEFORE your business is ready (and how this "burn the boats" approach forces the hires, fires, and decisions you've been procrastinating for years)The return strategy almost no one talks about: why coming back on a Thursday instead of a Monday — and blocking your first three days — is the difference between a vacation that sticks and one that disappears the moment you walk back in The thread running through all five: every one of these shifts the question from "how do I prevent problems while I'm gone?" to "what does my business reveal about itself when I'm not there?" That second question is the one that builds a business you can step away from — not just this summer, but for the rest of the time you own it. ABOUT THE HOSTMelissa Franks is the founder of On Call COO, a fractional COO services firm that helps founders get out of the weeds, operate more efficiently, and build businesses that can run without them. She is not a coach. She is not a consultant. She is an operator who loves running businesses, and she helps founders do the same.Learn more: https://www.melissafranks.com/fractionalcooservicesConnect with Melissa:Watch the Episodes on YoutubeInstagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks Schedule a call: melissafranks.com 

Pope Leo XIV released his AI encyclical alongside Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah. Huawei claims it can match 1.4nm chips by 2031, China imposed travel restrictions on AI talent, cybersecurity hiring surged amid the AI "bug-pocalypse," and American Airlines picked Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi. Pope Leo XIV presents Magnifica humanitas, his encyclical on AI, calling for AI regulation, protection for children against hypersexualized AI images, and more (NYT) Huawei says it aims to make 1.4nm chips by 2031 using its "LogicFolding" tech, which is based on its new Tau Scaling Law intended to bypass Moore's Law limits (Nikkei) Sources: Chinese government agencies begin imposing overseas travel restrictions on individuals involved in advanced AI work, including at Alibaba and DeepSeek (Bloomberg) As AI tools like Mythos create a "bug-pocalypse", Glassdoor says Q1 cybersecurity job postings rose 11% YoY, and executive search firms are turning away clients (NYT) American Airlines picks SpaceX's Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 500 planes; SpaceX already has contracts with United Airlines, Southwest, and others (CNBC) Google Fitbit Air review: slim, comfortable, and stylish, robust tracking, seven-day battery life, and cheaper than Whoop, but can only be worn on the wrist (The Shortcut) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geo Perez returns for a special Memorial Day weekend edition of High Society RadioWe kick off with some classic internet history—debating old-school memes like Bad Luck Brian—before getting into Faga's escalating feud with Tucker Carlson. Faga reveals how he got "Tucked," whether his media status is officially compromised, and details his brilliant plan to settle the score: a competitive tournament using the legendary 1990s board game Crossfire.The guys also take an analytical look at the political ecosystem, diving into Thomas Massie's recent headlines, Dan Bongino, and why the team believes certain election narratives are just a massive fundraising setup.Finally, we analyze Elon Musk's staggering $25 trillion market valuation for SpaceX and Tesla. From Marc Andreessen's recent deep dive on the Joe Rogan Experience regarding human vs. artificial intelligence to the reality of Dark Knight-style WiFi surveillance tech being deployed in your local neighborhood, we separate the science fiction from the corporate grift.Rise up in the comments: Is Elon Musk actually delivering the future, or is global GDP just a massive financial illusion? Subscribe for more NYC comedy chaos!Air Date 5/21/26DON'T FORGET TO WATCH FAGA'S NEW SPECIAL "BURN AFTER SAYING" ON THE HSR YOUTUBE PAGE!⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxIHJU2LotU⁠⁠Support Our Sponsors!Body Brain Coffee: https://bodybraincoffee.com/ - Grab A Bag of Body Brain Coffee with Promo Code HSR20 to get 20% off!3rd Mic Harrington: https://3rdmicharrington.com/High Society Radio is 2 native New Yorkers who started from the bottom and didn't raise up much. That's not the point, if you enjoy a sideways view on technology, current events, or just an in depth analysis of action movies from 2006 this is the show for you.Chris Stanley is the on air producer for Bennington on Sirius XM.Chris Faga is a lifelong street urchin, a former head chef, county comitteman and supposed comedian. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisFromBklynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfrombklynEngineer: DomExecutive Producer: JorgeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The tool does not troubleshoot your network, you troubleshoot your network and the tool just shows you what’s there. If you don’t have a method, it doesn’t matter how many tools you have, you’ll just stare at more data. Today Keith is joined by Ferney Munoz to discuss a new course: the WLAN Pros Wi-Fi... Read more »

"Anything will work again, as long as you unplug it long enough, even you." This simple principle serves as the heartbeat for reclaiming a life dedicated to authentic human depth. In a world optimized for digital efficiency and "frictionless" convenience, the true currency of a meaningful life remains the unscalable power of independent thought, presence, and intentional effort. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Ashleigh Spiliopoulou explores the growing cultural movement of "Friction Maxing" — the intentional reintroduction of effort, inconvenience, and presence into our daily routines. Ashleigh shares insights from her month-long experiment with deliberate inconvenience, including rawdogging a 24-hour flight to Australia and ditching her headphones on daily runs. Together, the conversation dives into the rise of mainstream AI infiltration, the psychological dangers of AI Psychosis and FOBO (Fear Of Becoming Obsolete), and why healthy friction is ultimately the secret weapon for nervous system regulation, creative clarity, and deep human connection.   10 Memorable Quotes: "In a world of frictionless design, what if we friction maxed a couple things to add a little bit of meaning back into life?" "The more efficient and outsourced we get through really well-designed technology, the more it feels like life is kind of evaporating from us." "Why would I think for myself when AI could think for me?" "Frictionless isn't bad in every scenario." "The process was so beautiful, and then the result was so satisfying." "AI has so much potential and brilliance for so many areas of our lives, but it shouldn't be designed to replace our brain." "It's not necessarily teaching people something new. It's reminding them, this is how you used to live." "First we need to unlearn." "It's rebellious. It's so fun." "Anything will work again, as long as you unplug it long enough, even you." 10 Key Takeaways: The Origin of Friction Maxing: Exploring Catherine Jezer-Morton's January 2026 article in The Cut magazine that sparked a mainstream conversation on adding intentional effort to life. The Falsehood of Frictionless Relationships: Reflecting on Esther Perel's cultural work and how eliminating interpersonal friction directly fuels the loneliness epidemic. The Threat of Cognitive Decay: How outsourcing daily thought processes to technology results in a tangible feeling of your brain disintegrating. Understanding AI Psychosis: Confronting the psychological danger of over-trusting automated companions until you completely lose trust in your own mind. Dismantling FOBO: Analyzing the "Fear Of Becoming Obsolete" and how surrendering creativity and discernment to AI attacks our baseline human self-worth. The No-Headphone Run: Why leaving audio stimulation at home forced a deeper focus on surroundings, leading to a fresher, more imaginative brain. The Gesture of Friendship: How exchanging a frictionless voice note for a handwritten letter to Boston reestablished a visceral, emotional sense of connection. Rawdogging a Flight: The profound creative clarity that emerged from enduring a 24-hour flight to Australia completely detached from movies, podcasts, or Wi-Fi. Unlearning for a 180 World: Recognizing that surviving the modern technological landscape requires us to actively unlearn automatic habits to relearn how to think. Architected Attention: Understanding that tech companies deliberately engineer frictionless designs solely to fork over your attention, money, and will. About our Guest: Ashleigh Spiliopoulou is a freelance journalist and health writer specializing in women's health, travel, and culture. A former heptathlete, her words have appeared in prominent publications including Condé Nast Traveller, Marie Claire, Women's Health, Stylist, Dazed, and Glamour. She is also the Co-Founder of Sunnie Runners, an inclusive London-based run club, and SOLA, a supper club designed for women looking to build personal and professional connections. Built on a foundation of storytelling, her work advocates for the vital necessity of using creative friction to protect human meaning and connection.

Today, we are joined by Kate O'Flynn from the Apple TV show Widow's Bay. We got the chance to discuss her superstitions, which include some rather interesting bird-related ideas. We also spoke about her recent turn taking the lead in Ep. 4 of Widow's Bay, "Beach Reads", which sees O'Flynn's character, Patricia, assistant to Matthew Rhys' Mayor Tom, organising a town party while dealing with some old school "friends". It's safe to say that, thanks to an ominous party-planning book, things take a turn for the supernatural. We also discuss if she walked away with any party tips from this experience.. Thanks to Kate for sitting down with us for this wonderful chat about the show, now streaming on Apple TV. About "Widow's Bay" In "Widow's Bay," something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community. There's no Wi-Fi, spotty cellular reception and he must contend with superstitious locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. They don't. They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is. But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination. Miraculously, he succeeds: tourists are finally coming. Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again. Blending genuine horror with character-driven comedy, "Widow's Bay" features an ensemble cast led by Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey. The supporting cast includes K Callan and Emmy Award winner Jeff Hiller. Hailing from Apple Studios, "Widow's Bay" is created, showrun and executive produced by Dippold. Murai executive produces through his banner Chum Films alongside Carver Karaszewski, Claudia Shin and Rhys. Murai directs five episodes this season, in addition to directors Ti West, Sam Donovan and Andrew DeYoung.  

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Which position players will be King of the Hill for their team in 2026?That's the question Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela tackle today. Join them as they break down crowded depth charts and debate who you should actually be planting your flag on this draft season.From messy backfields to loaded WR rooms, these situations are yet to be settled heading into the preseason. Oh, and did we mention Dwain and Ian actually AGREE on something? Yes, really!We're digging into: Tampa Bay & Denver backfields Chicago, Jacksonville, and Green Bay receiver rooms And every major camp battle you need to know before drafting Will Gainwell or Tucker siphon touches from Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay? Do Dobbins and Coleman cap RJ Harvey's upside in Denver? Does Aaron Jones or Jordan Mason control the Minnesota backfield? Which Bears pass catcher leads the way in a crowded room? Who wins out in Jacksonville: Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, or Brian Thomas Jr.? Which Packers WR is actually the best draft pick? Will Egbuka, Godwin, or McMillan emerge as Tampa Bay's top option? Key debates:And plenty more preseason debates to help you win your fantasy league.Topics in this video: fantasy football, NFL fantasy football, fantasy football 2026, fantasy football rankings, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football draft strategy, fantasy football predictions, fantasy football debate, fantasy football ADP, fantasy football league winners, NFL training camp battles, NFL offseason, fantasy football analysis, fantasy football podcast, fantasy football advice #fantasyfootball #NFL #fantasyfootball2026 #fantasyfootballadvice #fantasyfootballrankings #fantasyfootballdraft #NFLfantasy #fantasyfootballsleepers #fantasyfootballnews #NFLtrainingcamp #fantasyfootballstrategy #fantasyfootballpodcast #NFLnews #fantasyfootballanalysisFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jimmy Lin from ADT who shares the insider story behind ADT's new DIY-focused Blu system—an easy-to-install, smart security kit designed for the modern homeowner. We break down how ADT may leverage open standards like Matter and Z-Wave, aiming to unify the smart home ecosystem and finally bridge the gap between security and automation.You'll uncover:How ADT's innovative products like the new Live Light smart sign and color night-vision cameras empower homeowners to be proactive rather than reactive.The role of AI and sensor fusion, like Wi-Fi and activity zone detection, in predicting threats before they happen.Why a focus on privacy, seamless integration, and ease of use is transforming the DIY security market.The strategic move into open protocols to create a more connected, interoperable smart home landscape.What's next for ADT: The possibility of introducing scene automation, smart home triggers, and voice command support like Siri shortcuts to truly integrate security with daily life.Jimmy Lin is VP of Product Management at ADT, steering innovations that bridge the gap between trusted home security and intelligent automation. With extensive experience in consumer electronics and AI-powered products—from GoPro cameras to AR glasses—Jimmy brings a keen eye for transforming classic brands into future-ready powerhouses.This episode is packed with actionable insights and future trends that will shape your smart home strategy. Perfect for tech lovers, security pros, and anyone eager to stay ahead of the curve. Don't miss out—hit play now and discover how ADT is redefining what home security can be.Send me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/homekit!Copilot Money:  Limited-time: Get two months free when you sign up at copilot.money/smarthome and use coupon code SMARTHOME!Smart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showGovee TV Backlight 3Govee G25 Filament BulbBose Lifestyle LineupBlu by ADTThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

You start with a sore back, a little anxiety, or a desire to feel better… and somehow end up spending thousands of dollars on supplements, questioning your cookware, tracking your nervous system, and wondering if your WiFi is destroying your mitochondria.In this episode, we unpack the wellness pipeline - the slippery slope from genuine healing and self-care into misinformation, obsession, perfectionism, and trying to do all the things.We talk about the addictive pull of wellness culture, anxiety, OCD tendencies, the pressure to optimize ourselves, and how wellness can quietly become another impossible standard to live up to. Giana shares pieces of her healing journey, Bradshaw reflects on addiction and all-or-nothing patterns, and we explore the blurry line between being informed, being empowered, and getting completely consumed.We get into supplements, faith, fear, balance, checking in with yourself, managing anxiety, and the question underneath all of it: How do we care deeply about our health without losing ourselves in the pursuit of perfect wellness?A nuanced, personal, occasionally unhinged conversation about healing, control, wellness culture, and finding a little more honesty and balance along the way.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **

Three time zones. One weirdo show. Zero chance of staying sensible.This week we're throwing it back to our conversation with Tommy on the Let's Get Freaky Podcast over in the United Kingdom, where Lisa and Juliet somehow managed to represent New Zealand, Australia, CWS, and the entire suspiciously hairy cryptid community in one glorious chat.We talk Moehau Man, Yowies, possible Bigfoot encounters, Dogman reports, Down Under cryptids, and yes, somehow, a swimming saber-toothed tiger. Because apparently land predators were boring so why not have a giant feline hold its breath and jump out of the water to eat you….. ?It's funny, freaky, slightly unhinged, and packed with the kind of stories that make you question whether you should ever go into the bush again without snacks, a torch, and at least one female ninja who knows what she's doing.Join us as we revisit the strange, the hairy, the toothy, and the deeply crazy sh*t that is CWSFind Tommy here - https://www.youtube.com/@tcletsgetfreakypodcast〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

The gang kicks off this daily comedy disaster by tackling one of the most important questions facing modern civilization: what's actually the BEST day of a three-day weekend? Is it first Saturday? Second Saturday? Monday afternoon depression? The debate spirals immediately, as all healthy conversations should.Then things get terrifyingly futuristic when the crew debates whether AI should replace human juries in criminal trials. Riz thinks robots might actually be LESS biased than humans, Lern thinks we're all sprinting toward a Matrix-style doom pod future, and somehow the conversation turns into poisoned rural water supplies, analog photo lounges, and whether humanity peaked before Wi-Fi. You know… normal radio stuff.Meanwhile, Rafe officially revokes Riz's man card after a tiny baby deer wandered into his backyard enclosure and Riz responded by calling the sewer company instead of helping it himself. The resulting roast becomes one of the most aggressively unnecessary yet deeply deserved takedowns in show history. There are skirts involved. Family betrayal. HOA-level cowardice accusations. Honestly, Bambi may never recover.The crew also revisits Rafe's controversial trip to the St. Louis Aquarium, where he compares it to aquariums in other cities and accidentally launches a full-scale civic debate. Is the aquarium underrated? Overpriced? Secretly just a fancy hallway full of touchscreen kiosks and exhausted otters doing all the work? The listeners definitely had thoughts.Also in this episode:Netflix divorce packages that should absolutely existPontoon life and “Department of Ho Land Security”AI destroying creativity one meme at a timeJury duty nightmaresWhy analog living suddenly sounds amazingThe emotional funeral for Schlitz beerVietnam flashback jokes absolutely nobody asked forThe debut of the “Three Song Showdown”And somehow Marco's Pizza catches strays for no reason whatsoeverThis daily comedy episode has everything: weird news, sarcastic arguments, existential dread, accidental philosophy, and the exact level of chaos you'd expect from a room full of sleep-deprived radio degenerates trying to process modern life in real time.If you enjoy hilarious fails, pop culture commentary, funny stories, celebrity nonsense, St. Louis chaos, and one show somehow arguing both FOR and AGAINST humanity in the same segment… congratulations. You found your people.And yes… Riz still thinks he made the right call with the deer.Good luck defending that forever.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's show we do a review of the WiiM Amp Multiroom Streaming Amplifier but first,  we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Tubi Will Stream The 2026 FIFA World Cup For Free Roku launching new creator-driven content channels, hub Disney+ to join Hulu in streaming top music festivals Streaming Bundles Offsetting Rising Subscription Costs WiiM Amp: Multiroom Streaming Amplifier As you know Ara just completed a set of speakers built from salvaged MDF and brand new components from Dayton Audio. The speakers sound excellent and will end up being a part of Ara's whole home audio system in Tennessee. The only issue is that these speakers are passive and need an amplifier. So to drive them Ara is using the WiiM Amp Streaming amplifier which runs for about $300 at Amazon. This WiiM amp is an all-in-one device that combines a high-quality streamer, ESS Sabre DAC, and Class D amplifier into one cool looking box. It's perfect for "just add speakers" simplicity with great performance, especially at this pricepoint.  Key Features Power Output: 60W  8 ohms DAC: ESS Sabre ES9018 HyperStream, supports up to 24-bit/192kHz hi-res audio Streaming & Connectivity: AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, DLNA, Bluetooth 5.1 (two-way), Wi-Fi, Ethernet Inputs: HDMI ARC (for TV), optical digital, analog RCA line-level, USB-A (for local files/drives) Outputs: Speaker binding posts, subwoofer RCA (with adjustable crossover) Controls: WiiM Home app (iOS/Android), included remote, voice control (Alexa built-in, works with Google/Siri) Other: 10-band graphic EQ + parametric EQ, room correction options, multi-room grouping with other WiiM devices, gapless playback Setup Setup was straightforward and took about ten minutes including the firmware upgrade done through the WiiM Home App. For Ara's setup it was, plug in power and connect the speakers and join the wifi network which was done through the WiiM Home app. Ara is not using a subwoofer but one can be added by using the sub out RCA connection. You can adjust the crossover in the app. The app is where you can select EQ, source, and do your multi-room configuration.  There is only one physical control that controls volume and doubles as play/pause. HDMI ARC makes it an excellent TV audio upgrade with minimal hassle. No complex wiring or external DAC needed. More on that in a bit. Sound Quality The WiiM Amp delivers clean, lively, and detailed sound at a reasonable price. It offers good clarity, solid bass control via the sub out.  Distortion is very low even at high levels of volume. We are not saying that using these with some KEF or SVS Towers is the way to go, but for small-to-medium spaces, or desktop setups, it sounds surprisingly good. Add to it that it can make any speaker work with Apple Airplay or Google Cast Audio and you have a relatively inexpensive way to build out a wireless whole home audio system.  The HDMI ARC support makes this a cost effective way to add a 2.1 speaker system to your TV. In this case the center channel is split evenly between the left and right speakers giving the perception that the audio is coming from the center, provided the speakers are not separated from the TV by a large distance.  We have a listener named John who is using the Wiim Amp Pro ($379 from Amazon with no Airplay support) in this manner with an SVS subwoofer and his quote is, "It's been working perfectly".  The only issue he had was with the EQ calibration. When it was set to cut and boost frequencies he would get audio dropouts. He did some experimenting and found that if he only cuts frequencies and does not boost them, the audio dropouts stopped.   Cool Features That Make It Worth $300 All-in-One Versatility — Streamer + DAC + amp in one small box (about the size of a small Mac mini).  HDMI ARC + Sub Out — Turns any TV into a better-sounding system and easily adds a subwoofer with crossover control. Advanced App EQ & Room Tools — 10-band graphic + parametric EQ plus presets let you fine-tune for your room/speakers. Multi-Room & Ecosystem — Group with other WiiM devices for whole-home audio; excellent service integration (Spotify/Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, etc.). Other Extras — USB playback, two-way Bluetooth, and voice control,  Summary The WiiM Amp is an outstanding budget streaming amplifier that offers a lot of versatility, ease of use, and surprisingly good sound for the money. It's ideal for anyone wanting a simple, music or TV audio setup without complexity or high cost. While we don't recommend it for big rooms, it's perfect for desktop and bookshelf use, especially if you want to use Airplay 2 or Google Cast Audio. With all that said, Ara will probably never use the app again and simply connect to it via the Airplay 2 from his Mac and iOS devices.   

In this episode, I'm joined by Jeffrey Stegman and Clayten Stedmann, the co-founders of FLFE, which stands for Focused Life Force Energy. This is such a fascinating conversation about consciousness, energy, EMFs, and what happens when we create a higher-consciousness environment in our homes, businesses, and everyday lives. Jeffrey and Clayten share the story of how FLFE began, how they came together through business coaching and consciousness work, and how this technology is designed to support a field of unconditional love in a specific location. We talk about the Hawkins Scale of Consciousness, how environments can affect our nervous system, why EMFs may be impacting us more than we realize, and how high-consciousness fields can support calm, sleep, forgiveness, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of well-being. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that we are energy first, and the spaces we live in matter more than we often realize. Key Takeaways FLFE is designed to support a high-consciousness field in a home, business, or around a cell phone Jeffrey and Clayten describe FLFE as a technology that associates focused life force energy with a specific location or identifier Our environments can deeply influence our nervous systems, emotions, sleep, focus, and overall well-being EMFs from Wi-Fi, cell phones, smart meters, appliances, and other modern technology may contribute to dysregulation for some people A high-consciousness environment can help support peace, calm, emotional regulation, and a greater ability to shift negative thoughts The Hawkins Scale of Consciousness offers a way to understand different emotional and energetic states, from shame and fear to love, peace, and enlightenment Michelle shares her personal experience using FLFE after living near power lines and noticing a major shift in her energy Consciousness work invites us to become more curious about the energy around us and how it affects our lives Resources from this Episode: FLFE Free Trial: Get your 15-day free trial here. Visit the FLFE website   MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

Send us Fan MailAdulthood isn't what it used to be. This week on the Mike & Blaine Podcast, we're diving deep into the massive economic shift known as “Kidulting.” Why are grown adults spending billions of dollars on Lego sets, Pokémon cards, retro gaming, and Disney trips? We explore the psychology behind nostalgia culture and why "growing up" has lost its luster in the modern world.From a business strategy perspective, this isn't just a trend—it's a goldmine. We analyze how brands like Nintendo, Mattel, and Disney are pivoting their marketing tactics to target high-income adults seeking emotional escape. Whether it's the scarcity model of collectibles or the subscription-based comfort of retro entertainment, the "Kidult" demographic is reshaping how companies approach product development and customer lifetime value. If you've ever felt like you're just a kid with a credit card trying to navigate a high-stress world, this episode is for you. We break down the tactics behind the nostalgia economy and what it says about our collective need for a simpler time—now powered by adult salaries and better Wi-Fi.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qfLFXYGJWTcWe want to hear from you! Reach out at beer@mikeandblaine . comThanks to our Beer Sponsors: • Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting . com • Neighbor Pat • DevinLearn about: Cash Flow Mike who trains CPAs to provide effective advisory to their clients at cashflowmike.com Dryrun Cash Flow Forecasting for the office of the CFO where they get finance teams out of spreadsheets at dryrun . comListen to all our episodes at mikeandblaine . comIf you enjoyed the show, head over to mikeandblaine . com and buy us a beer!#Kidult #Adulting #NostalgiaCulture #MillennialCulture #BusinessStrategy #MarketingTactics #Lego #Disney #Pokemon #Nintendo #Mattel #Collectibles #Entrepreneurship #CashFlow #ConsumerBehavior #RetroGaming #MikeAndBlaineSupport the showCatch more episodes, see our sponsors and get in touch at https://mikeandblaine.com/

Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (5.20) Hidden cameras, Wi-Fi jammers and home invasions — law enforcement has just nabbed thieves connected to dozens of home invasions and burglaries, including several from Colombia who’ve hit up multiple mansions in Beverly Hills. One of their tricks? Following people on social media to target their jewelry, designer clothes and accessories. So, if you’re going out of town, don’t post your vacation photos. The times they are a-changin' — for Jell-O! It’s nixing artificial sweetening and flavor. Pizza Hut wants to make dining out more of an experience like it was back in the ’90s. On Monday we celebrate people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. KFI’s Andy Riesmeyer did a deep dive into Route 66, which starts in Santa Monica and ends in Chicago, and visits the pitstop town of Barstow. How much does the most expensive home for sale in Barstow cost? Let’s find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know the type. Always “five minutes away” for the last 3 hours. Somehow has Wi-Fi for Facebook, but not for calling his kids. Rich in excuses, but broke in child support. The girls unpack the behavior, the delusion, and the fallout it leaves behind.In a rare, unfiltered moment, Tracy opens up about what solo parenting really looks like when you're carrying it all without help. For every mom doing it in silence while he's loud on the internet, we see you and we thank you