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Debbie Mielewski, the director of sustainability at Ford Motor Company, discusses how the company is turning waste into valuable resources. Ford is using soy-based foam, wheat straw, algae, and even carbon dioxide to create materials for their vehicles. They are also utilizing 3D printing to repurpose waste powder into fuel clips. Ford's sustainability efforts date back to Henry Ford, who used soy oil and wheat straw in his cars. The collaboration with HP and Smile Direct Club allows Ford to further reduce waste and explore new possibilities in a closed-loop economy.
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In this conversation, Marc and Mitchell discuss their excitement about flying drones, specifically the DJI Avada drone. They talk about the features and capabilities of the drone, including the first-person point of view flying experience and the video quality.
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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 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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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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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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