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MobileViews Editor Todd Ogasawara discusses mobile technology hardware and software
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this podcast Todd Ogasawara speaks with Google Customer Engineering Manager Steve Lujan and Google Enterprise Architect Daniel Liu about real-world applications of Google's various established AI products/services such as Document AI, Vision AI, and Contact Center AI. They also discuss the Google Gemini general model AI that launched just a day before this podcast was recorded (launch date = Dec. 6, 2023).
Note: During the podcast I (Todd) said that Google Bard was reporting that Gemini was not available for me yet. However, after post-processing the audio for this podcast, I tried again and was told:
Google Gemini is already available for Google Bard!
As of December 7, 2023, you can access a specifically tuned version of Gemini Pro within Bard.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Todd Ogasawara is joined by guest co-host Sven Johannsen for this podcast. They discuss some of the favorite new 2023 gadgets (and a few disappointments). The favs include: A 2nd generation Amazon Echo Show 8 (not the new 3rd gen), low-cost GaN chargers, low-price mini-soundbars, combo tablet stand/docks, Google Pixel Tablet, BougeRV Car fridge, ThruNite EDC Flashlight Archer Mini, and Canon EOS T7.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall and joined by frequent guest panelists Steven Hughes and Sven Johannsen for this podcast. They discuss:
- YouTube now able to ingest audio-only podcasts using RSS. The MobileViews Podcast is now available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@ToddOgasawara/podcasts
- Surprised that Apple offered AppleCare+ warranty extensions
- Todd Has been using a sub-$100 Android tablet. The experience is a good one if you manage expectations.
- Todd received notice that he has access to Google NotebookLM but this does not appear to be availablle for his use
- Todd's rant: Amazon turning off the Comixology app on December 4 forcing users to use the less comicbook friendly Kindle app.
- Adam Savage CT scan of USB-C cable why Apples Cable costs $130
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
In this mini-podcast Todd Ogasawara is joined by Philip Mow (Phil) and Dr. James Young (Jim) to test the SPKPAL USB-C microphone in a restaurant. Audio recorded directly from the mic to an iPhone 15 Pro Max using the Just Press Record app.
The discussion topics focused on Jim's post-retirement interests of robotics and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
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"