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MobileViews Editor Todd Ogasawara discusses mobile technology hardware and software
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Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
In this mini-podcast, I tested a low-cost ($40) SPKPAL USB-C cardioid mic to record audio outdoors in order to learn if it might be usable to record a group (more than two people) podcast in a environment with noticeable ambient sound (wind, traffic, other people).
The first half (about 3 minutes) of the podcast is the raw audio recording. In truth, I amplified the volume. However, no other post-processing was performed. The second half of the podcast is the same audio post-processed by Adobe Podcast Enhance.
Generally speaking, I'm pleased with the sound quality of both parts of the audio (unprocessed and processed) and plan to use this mic to record an in-person podcast soon.
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall and joined by frequent guest panelists Steven Hughes, Sven Johannsen, and Frank McPherson to kick off the month-long MobileViews Podcast 15th anniversary. The discussion topics include
- MobileViews Podcast 482 guest U. of Hawaii President David Lassner's surprise announcement of a personal $1,000,000 donation to be awarded to graduate students working i AI/Machine Learning/Data Science in service to the environment or humanity.
- Microsoft Windows CE support ends after a 26 year run
- Farewell to Apple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar
- Looking back at discussion items from Nov./Dec. 2008
- Sven's rant: People who grumble about the Apple M-series computers "only" supporting one external displayl
- The "reality" of Apple's Scray Fast "shot on an iPhone" event
- Disposing electronic waste (e-waste)
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
In this podcast, Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall discuss:
- Todd learning that the Yealink UH37 headset mutes itself if its boom mic is raised vertically
- iPad external display defaults to HDR after iPadOS 17 update
- iPadOS 17 lets you direct audio to the iPad's speakers instead of non-existent or weak display speakers when using HDMI/USB-C for video out
- Apple Journal app in the App Store but only downloadable and usable if you are using iPadOS 17.2 (currently in beta)
- What not to expect during Apple's Oct. 30 "Scary Fast" event
- Rumor: A $700 MacBook in 2024?
- Rumor: An $800 Apple assistant? HomePod + iPad Mini
- Jon's tale of Apple Watch Ultra 2 heat woe
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. David Lassner, President of the University of Hawaii, to record this podcast during lunch on October 27, 2023. We discussed his amazing career at the university, the technology changes we saw and worked on over the decades with a focus on distance learning technology and the rollout of broadband services to enable enhanced Internet access.
We also had a brief Mobile Food Views discussion after enjoying our lunch at Big City Diner in Kaimuki.
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
In this podcast Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall discuss:
- Using Google Meet to provide video while recording the podcast audio using Adobe Podcast Studio beta
- Inexpensive 3rd party pop shield for Todd's Yealink UH37 headset
- The 2023 Apple Pencil USB-C. Aka Apple Pencil 0.5
- Differences in case designs for the iPhone 15 Pro Max's Action Button
- USB-C extension cable quirks
- Jon's Apple Watch 9 Ultra impressions
- Jon's comments about Air Pods Pro 2 adaptive noise cancellation quirks
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
In this podcast Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall dicuss:
- Todd testing a new headset/mic: Yealink UH37
- Good idea to clean AirPod soundholes now and then
- Jon's Microsoft Bookings weird issue: Microsoft Exchange Web Services vs. Exchange ActiveSync
- Todd's Pixel 7a finally got the Android OS 14 update 10 days after its release on Oct. 4
- MacOS 14 Sonoma vs. Audacity 3.3.3 (and a workaround)
- Which new iOS/iPadoS 17 features are we actually using? Which features are we still trying to figure out?
- Todd's Audible book recommendation: John Scalzi's "Starter Villain"
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
I'm joined by guest co-host Paul Lawler for this special podcast recorded in-person and outdoors at a restaurant on a bay. We discussed his ChessUp AI chess board and Bambu 3D printer.
Note: This was recorded outdoors using wireless lav mics being recorded on an iPhone 14 Pro.
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall are joined by Steve Hughes, Sven Johannsen, and Don Sorcinelli.
They briefly discuss the new Google devices announced during the October 4 Made By Google event and more time on the new Tensor G3 software enabled features: Video Boost, improved Night Sight, Audio Magic Eraser, Best Take, and Magic Editor. They debate Magic Editor's impact as it lowers the bar to create memories that never were.
The finish the podcast with a series of mini-rants including: Google's trade-in value for old iPhone vs. recent Pixel models; Google's alleged 7 years of support for the Pixel 8 series; Is the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows 11 that replaces Calendar and Contacts really better? And, finally, the ever increasing prices for streaming services.
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
In this podcast I spent the first 4 minutes solo explaining how the first 9 minutes of the podcast audio was lost while using Adobe Podcast Studio beta (emphasis on "beta") and briefly summarizing the discussion Jon and I had about Google sunsetting its podcast app in 2024 and a side discussion about NPR's odd regional subscription pricing.
For the remainder of the podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss the Meta (Facebook's parent company) AI chatbot, MacOS Sonoma's features of interest to us, an Adaptive Audio oddity when using the AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds, and the new Withings Body Scan Scale.
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Todd Ogasawara & Jon Westfall discuss Amazon & Microsoft's AI announcements in the past week (mostly ignoring their hardware announcements). They also discuss Google's Bard integration with Google apps and services.
They also discuss Jon's planned approach for an upcoming AI faculty panel at the university where he is a professor.