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Marc Aflalo (@marcaflalo) and Mitchell Whitfield (@m_whitfield) bring compelling tech interviews with some of the biggest names. Covering everything from the latest iPhone and Android devices to the newest laptops, drones and video games.
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Razer Empowers Gamers to Make Sustainable Choices
Kenneth Ng, the global sustainability lead at Razer, discusses the company's efforts to incorporate recycled materials in their gaming peripherals and reduce their carbon footprint. He explains the challenges of using recycled materials while maintaining product quality and performance. Neng emphasizes the importance of repairability and extending the lifecycle of products. Razer encourages their community to recycle with them and offers incentives for doing so. The response from the Razer community has been positive, as they have always valued modularity and upgradability. Neng concludes by expressing Razer's commitment to sustainability and empowering gamers to make sustainable choices.
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The Ethics of Clickbait Titles in Reviews
The conversation revolves around the responsibility of tech reviewers and the impact of their reviews on companies. The discussion is sparked by a negative review of the Humane AI pin by Marques Brownlee. Marc and Mitchell debate whether bad reviews can kill companies and the ethics of clickbait titles. They also touch on the importance of fair and honest reviews, the role of product improvement, and the influence of review titles.
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Audeze's Journey: From Acquisition to Innovation with CEO Sankar
In this conversation, Sankar, the co-founder and CEO of Audeze, discusses life after the acquisition by Sony's PlayStation division and the company's approach to designing headphones for gaming and pro audio. He highlights the importance of collaboration with studios and artists in creating high-quality products. Sankar also talks about the advantage of being early in spatial audio technology and how Audeze continues to improve in this area. He explains the significance of customizing sound with Reveal Plus and shares some insights into the company's future plans and upcoming products.
Takeaways
Audeze is an independent subsidiary of Sony's PlayStation division, continuing to make its own audio file and gaming products under its own branding.
The company collaborates closely with studios and artists to ensure their headphones meet the needs of professionals in the industry.
Being early in spatial audio technology has given Audeze an advantage, and they continue to work on improving spatial audio experiences.
The Reveal Plus plugin allows users to customize the sound to their specific ears, enhancing the mixing experience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Life after Sony Acquisition
02:07 Designing Headphones for Gaming and Pro Audio
04:59 Collaboration with Studios and Artists
06:18 Advantage of Being Early in Spatial Audio
08:03 Continuous Improvement in Spatial Audio
11:28 Customizing Sound with Reveal Plus
13:59 Future Plans and Upcoming Products
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Dan Ackerman discusses the new MicroCenter.News Site
In this episode, Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, talks about the current state of tech journalism and the importance of providing reliable tech advice to consumers. He explains how Micro Center News combines traditional and online storefronts to offer expert guidance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating social media and the intersection of technology with other areas. Dan expresses his enthusiasm for building desktops and the potential of AI running on local machines, highlighting companies like Nvidia and Intel as leaders in AI development. The episode wraps up with a discussion of Micro Center News' future plans.
Takeaways
Micro Center News aims to provide reliable tech advice and consumer news.
The tech journalism space continues to grow, and there is room for more publications.
Navigating social media can be challenging due to the influx of poor quality information.
Exciting developments include desktop building, AI on local machines, and advancements in AI by companies like Nvidia and Intel.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Micro Center News
01:26 The State of Tech Journalism
03:02 Blending Traditional and Online Storefronts
04:22 Expanding Topics on Micro Center News
05:11 Navigating the Blurry World of Social Media
07:17 The Intersection of Tech and Other Areas
08:20 Geeking Out on Desktop Building
09:26 Tinkering with Technology
10:05 Interactivity and Audience Participation
11:29 Exciting Technological Developments
12:08 The Power of AI on Local Machines
13:15 Companies Excelling in AI
14:39 Micro Center News' Future Plans
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Sandeep Panesar Exploring the Future of Network Management: The Role of Satellite Technology and AI
In this episode I speak with Sandeep Panesar, Telecommunications expert. The conversation discusses the recent AT&T outage and explores the challenges and solutions in network backup and restoration. It delves into the potential of satellite technology and artificial intelligence in network management. The importance of cooperation among telecommunication companies and the limitations of satellite communication and bandwidth are also examined. The conversation highlights the impact of software updates on network failures and emphasizes the need for interoperability and consensus in network management.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:48 AT&T Outage and Backup Plans
04:02 Challenges in Network Backup and Restoration
06:13 Satellite Technology and AI in Network Management
09:55 Cooperation Among Telecommunication Companies
11:43 Limitations of Satellite Communication and Bandwidth
13:39 Software Updates and Network Failures
15:29 Interoperability and Consensus in Network Management
16:41 Conclusion and Contact Information
Takeaways
Network outages can have significant consequences, especially for emergency services.
Backup plans and cooperation among telecommunication companies are crucial in ensuring network resilience.
Satellite technology and artificial intelligence can play a role in network management and restoration.
Interoperability and consensus are necessary for effective network management and backup solutions.
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Pushing the Limits of Mobile Gaming: A Discussion with Marc and Zachary Aflalo
In this conversation, Marc and Zachary Aflalo discuss the gaming capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the future of gaming on mobile devices. They explore topics such as the Snapdragon chip's performance, emulating Nintendo Switch games, cloud gaming, and the optimal frame rate for gaming. They also discuss the potential for mobile gaming to surpass PC gaming and the approach of companies like Apple and Nintendo to gaming. The conversation concludes with a discussion on emulation and legal issues surrounding game streaming.
Takeaways
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers impressive gaming performance, with smooth gameplay and high-quality graphics.
Emulating Nintendo Switch games on the S24 Ultra provides a good experience, with most games running at their native frame rate.
Cloud gaming services like GeForce Now offer a convenient way to play games on mobile devices, but there can be limitations in terms of frame rate and resolution.
While mobile gaming has the potential to become more practical and popular, PC gaming still offers greater customization and performance.
Companies like Apple and Nintendo have different approaches to gaming, with Apple focusing on optimizing their devices for gaming and Nintendo being more protective of their intellectual property.
Emulation and legal issues surrounding game streaming continue to be a topic of debate and concern.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
01:17 Gaming Performance and Snapdragon Chip
03:23 Cloud Gaming and Frame Rate
05:24 PC Gaming vs. Cloud Gaming
07:31 Mobile Gaming and iPhone
09:08 Optimal Frame Rate for Gaming
09:56 Future of Consoles and Streaming Platforms
10:17 Nintendo's Approach to Gaming
11:22 Emulation and Legal Issues
12:14 Conclusion and Invitation to Return
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