Pondering Nerdcast Ep 180 - I have Black Friends!
Talking about things without proper context and knowledge will never be received well. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
PNC Tech Beat - The HomePod and the Robot Spot and the Tweet, Oh My!
If things are going swell and you want to record yourself talking about it all there’s a mic for that! Tweets let folks know if we're collectively going to commit future violence. Of course Netflix is always looking for new content so shoot your shot as long as you do it legally. We're also talking about Spot the robot from Boston Dynamics has lazy days sometimes. BTW you can start blasting music, on QQMusic or NetEase Music, from your HomePod! Hear more about it all here on PNC Tech Beat.
If things are going swell and you want to record yourself talking about it all there’s a mic for that! Tweets let folks know if we're collectively going to commit future violence. Of course Netflix is always looking for new content so shoot your shot as long as you do it legally. We're also talking about Spot the robot from Boston Dynamics has lazy days sometimes. BTW you can start blasting music, on QQMusic or NetEase Music, from your HomePod! Hear more about it all here on PNC Tech Beat.
Show Notes
Record professional audio on your phone with this $139 mic. (https://engt.co/3210fBn)
Misogynistic tweets correlate with violence against women - (https://bit.ly/3d6stRF)
Netflix & HBO Scammer Arrested By Feds In $227M Film Licensing Ponzi Scheme; Faces 20 Years Behind Bars If Guilty. (https://bit.ly/3mH9IYc)
Ethereum - (https://bit.ly/3dVxPOP)
Boston Dynamics Robot Runs Out of Battery During Military Combat Drill, Needs to Be Carried. (https://bit.ly/3mA94eL)
Apple’s official announcement: HomePod supports Siri to wake up NetEase Cloud Music and QQ Music - (https://bit.ly/2ODuivZ)
Pondering Nerdcast Ep 143 - Con Season Out!
In this episode, we talk about whether Dragon Con 2020 should still come to be, why DOOM movies are so horrible, Animal Crossing musings, and how Black AF #blackAF is. Tune in and don’t forget to check out the CNN Town Hall with Sesame Street!
In this episode we talk about whether Dragon Con 2020 should still come to be, why DOOM movies are so horrible, Animal Crossing musings, and how Black AF #blackAF is. Tune in and don’t forget to check out the CNN Town Hall with Sesame Street!
Show Notes
History lesson: Doom, Then and Now (https://bit.ly/2VtxpqR)
Elmo is on CNN! CNN/Sesame Street Coronavirus Town Hall (https://cnn.it/352IRNo)
Dragon Con is still on for September. Should they cancel? (https://bit.ly/2S7u7aR)
blackAF on Netflix (https://bit.ly/2yJ4eat)
Pondering Nerds Ep 138 - Work Hard Play Hard At Home
In this home-based episode, we give short kudos to Rosario, praise EA games, and help sports fans by talking about stuff they, and everyone else can watch instead. Because poor Lizzette just wants to see balls flying everywhere. Thank goodness for Netflix and Hulu. This and more!
In this home-based episode, we give short kudos to Rosario, praise EA games, and help sports fans by talking about stuff they, and everyone else can watch instead. Because poor Lizzette just wants to see balls flying everywhere. Thank goodness for Netflix and Hulu. This and more!
Show Notes
Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars (the link) The Sims (any derivation), Chrono Trigger (the link), etc. Honorable mention: Tetris, old all the way to the new
Pondering Nerdcast Ep 113 - Sueing Sabrina
Twitter continues to have a hate speech problem, Satanic Temple threatens legal action against Netflix’s Sabrina and why does Beast Boy keeps changing into a Tiger so far on the show Titans. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation
Twitter is sorry about that whole ‘Kill all Jews’ thing. (https://bit.ly/2P5I9tL)
TikTok surpassed Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & YouTube in downloads last month. (https://tcrn.ch/2yMZIVi)
MADE IN ABYSS. (https://bit.ly/2qm9rgW)
Music and Comic Corner
SATANIC TEMPLE Threatens Legal Action Against Netflix's SABRINA. (https://bit.ly/2P4A5tn)
Cleveland Orchestra Fires 2 Leading Musicians After Sexual Misconduct Investigation. (https://n.pr/2DjWf4I)
Titans Explains Why Beast Boy Only Changes Into a Tiger (So Far). (http://bit.ly/2SAb0op)
Pondering Nerdcast Ep 110 - Too Musky for the SEC
Lance and Meke get real techy in this episode of PNC. We covered Microsoft’s lease-to-own deal, the ubiquitousness of Netflix, Deepfakes on the internets, airport security using facial recognition tech and CCTV, and Elon Musk being (understandably?) fed up.
Lance and Meke get real techy in this episode of PNC. We covered Microsoft’s lease-to-own deal, the ubiquitousness of Netflix, Deepfakes on the internets, airport security using facial recognition tech and CCTV, and Elon Musk being (understandably?) fed up.
Show Notes
Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation
Netflix viewing eats up world's data Netflix viewing eats up world's data. (https://bbc.in/2RpKGwx)
Air travel 'without your passport leaving your pocket'. (https://bbc.in/2zFUKuk)
Deepfakes are being weaponized to silence women — but this woman is fighting back. (https://bit.ly/2IH50pi)
Musk Just Insulted The SEC On Twitter After Agreeing To Pay Millions In Fines. (https://bit.ly/2yjPsmv)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 96 - Shut Up James Cameron
MIT hopes to control your sleep, James Cameron should shut up, and you can now get scholarships for playing Fortnite. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
MIT created a glove that controls how deeply you sleep. (http://bit.ly/2HSCa4N)
YouTube networks drop thousands of creators as YouTube policy shifts. (http://bit.ly/2HWTvtC)
Film
James Cameron shouldn't complain about the MCU. He should be thanking it. (https://on.mash.to/2HSCaBP)
Buckle Up, Netflix Is Making a Fast & Furious Animated Series. (http://bit.ly/2HUmIVQ)
Gaming
Nifty new site warns you which games have microtransactions. (http://bit.ly/2HSEBEw)
- A US university is offering scholarships to top 'Fortnite' players. (https://read.bi/2HTPg1R)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 92 - Net Neutrality Fight
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The battle for Net Neutrality still rages on as a Bipartisan bill hopes to prove the value of keeping Net Neutrality in place. Also, what does the future hold for indy films on streaming platforms? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
- BIPARTISAN BILL AIMS TO PROVE THE VALUE OF BROADBAND ACCESS FOR ALL. (http://bit.ly/2EXdiGW)
- Reddit, Tumblr will fight for net neutrality with protests this week. (http://bit.ly/2EWBnh7)
Film
- ‘Annihilation’ on Netflix: Moviegoers Need to Take Responsibility For Paramount’s Controversial Deal. (http://bit.ly/2EYcVfd)
- ‘Black Panther’ Box Office Success Has Theater Owners Asking for More Diverse Superhero Movies. (http://bit.ly/2EXyqg5)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 83: Virtual cockpits
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Finally!!!, virtual cockpits are real to control robots. Netflix is dropping 29 new originals this month alone and Groove music is dead. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Instagram adds polling stickers to Stories. (http://bit.ly/2ynnAAf)
Scientists test VR system to control robots from virtual cockpits. (http://engt.co/2ynNbt6)
Film
Netflix is releasing 29 new originals this month starting today – here’s the full list. (http://bit.ly/2ymvMB0)
With its $10-a-month service, MoviePass has totally changed my relationship to movie theaters. (http://read.bi/2ynUlxx)
Gaming
XBOX ONE GAME GIFTING NOW POSSIBLE FOR SOME. (http://bit.ly/2xfnFRB)
- SPOTIFY ON XBOX ONE MEANS THE DEATH OF GROOVE MUSIC. (http://bit.ly/2xZXMJC)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 81 - Trolling Apps
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Another day and another app for you to be an anonymous shit bag online, tbh will grant all your trolling wishes, Narcos the show receives some advice from Pablo Escobar after tragic killing of a location scout and Valve thinks transparency will help with review bombing. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
tbh Is the Newest Popular App That Lets You Review Your Friends. (http://for.tn/2xOOBfJ)
Toys-R-Us files bankruptcy; franchise hurt by climbing debt and online competition. (https://bloom.bg/2xOW66G)
Film
The First ‘Tomb Raider’ Teaser Features Alicia Vikander Cheating Death. (http://uproxx.it/2xPGO1c)
'IT' Director Says One Obscure Character Will Have A Much Bigger Role In Chapter 2. (http://bit.ly/2xQ7RK2)
Narcos: Pablo Escobar's brother says Netflix should 'provide hitmen' as security after location scout is shot dead. (http://ind.pn/2xOXo1w)
Gaming
- VALVE REVEALS PLAN TO FIGHT STEAM REVIEW BOMBING. (http://bit.ly/2xP5szc)
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Pondering Nerdcast: Episode 80 - Netflix Keeps Fans Happy
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AMC Theaters stops moviepass e-ticket usage, Netflix make fans smile with new seasons of hit shows, and all the games coming out in September is mind blowing! All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.
Tech
- Polygram is a new social network powered by facial recognition. (http://engt.co/2w5Lmi4)
Film
- AMC THEATRES REPORTEDLY BLOCKING MOVIEPASS E-TICKET USE IN BOSTON, DENVER. (http://bit.ly/2w6vYSB)
- ‘Game of Thrones’: The Next Roles for the Cast During the Wait for Season 8. (http://bit.ly/2gcBGwO)
- Netflix keeps fans happy with the release of Nacros Season 3 this month, Stranger Things season 2 in October (http://bit.ly/2ewdiSr)
Gaming
- All the game being released in September 2017. (http://bit.ly/2evXFdV)
- All the best games from Gamescom 2017. (http://bit.ly/2ewtVxu)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 79 - Disney breaks up with Netflix
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On this episode we talk about SoundCloud money woes, Disney’s break up with Netflix and Esports is on its way to the 2024 Olympics. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdscast.
Show Notes
Tech
THE BEST WIRELESS GAMING MOUSE FOR 2017. (http://bit.ly/2wy6qfa)
SoundCloud asks investors to support rescue deal. (http://bit.ly/2wyqI8e)
Film
DISNEY TO LAUNCH ITS OWN STREAMING SERVICES AND PULL ITS MOVIES FROM NETFLIX. (http://bit.ly/2wylWI6)
Avatar director James Cameron 'went on a rant' at Josh Brolin when he refused to join sequels. (http://bit.ly/2wytbQ3)
First look at Josh Brolin Cable (Link )
Gaming
- ESPORTS COULD BE A PART OF THE 2024 OLYMPICS. (http://bit.ly/2wyrgvd)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 75: Clickbait
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The many applications to use earth’s vibrations to charge your phone. Hollywood is in bad movie jail and Castlevania is badass so check it out. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
This mixed reality room is so trippy it might leave you questioning reality. (http://on.mash.to/2tO8aSS)
An engineer in Chile created a device that can use earthquake vibrations to charge phones. (http://read.bi/2tO4GiX)
Film
This Upcoming Horror Movie Already Has A 100 Percent Rating On Rotten Tomatoes. (http://bit.ly/2tNDp07)
Hollywood Has a Bad-Movie Problem. (http://theatln.tc/2tO8Bwt)
Castlevania’s first season is out on Netflix and it’s AWESOME! (http://bit.ly/2v1nbOw)
Gaming
Nintendo has another consumer frenzy over the upcoming SNES Mini. (http://bit.ly/2v1ifsX)
- Homebrewers Find An NES Emulator Inside The Nintendo Switch. (http://bit.ly/2v1ip3p)
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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 64: Hollywood is Over
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On this episode we talk about the new discovery of earth size planets, Martin Scorsese's comment about hollywood, and Street Fighter V hitting TBS. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Exoplanet discovery: seven Earth-sized worlds found orbiting nearby star. (http://bit.ly/2lrM1Fa)
Stanford researchers develop brain-controlled typing for people with paralysis. (http://bit.ly/2lrJcUx)
Film
Ronda Rousey is returning to the small screen. (http://nyp.st/2lrJ3jX)
Martin Scorsese's Next Film is Heading to Netflix Because Hollywood as We Knew It is Over. (http://bit.ly/2lrMjvO)
Gaming
The Nintendo Switch Is A Technological Work Of Art. (http://bit.ly/2mixZUI)
Street Fighter V Heads to TBS through $250,000 ELEAGUE Invitational. (http://pvp.live/2miijRg)
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Pondering Nerdcast - Ep 58 Aye-Yi-Yi-Yi-YI!
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So there is this fridge, and it can grow your weed in it... we aren’t sure what’s going on with Alpha 5 in the new Power Rangers Movie... and there is going to be Nintendo World at Universal Studios! All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
- National Lottery accounts feared hacked. (http://bbc.in/2gynrxK)
- Here's what it's like to use DirecTV Now, AT&T's new service that lets you stream 100+ cable channels over the internet. (http://read.bi/2gyjrgN)
- Fridge that grows weed. (http://bit.ly/2fXOnJh)
Film
- Netflix finally lets you download shows and movies to watch offline. (http://bit.ly/2gymAgN)
- 'Honest Trailers' YouTube star offers advice for Hollywood. (http://bit.ly/2gynj1y)
- What in God's Name Has the Power Rangers Movie Done to Alpha 5. (http://bit.ly/2gypima)
Gaming
- The Sega Genesis is officially back in production. (http://bit.ly/2gypP7G)
- Wahoo! A Nintendo world is coming to Universal Studios. (http://bit.ly/2gysjmO)
Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 53: Manbang!
It’s full house on this episode with Lance, Nate, Dwain, Alyssa and Derik. We talk about North Korea’s streaming video effort call Manbang, The Justice League Dark movie is happening, and our discussion about No Man’s Sky. All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.
Tech
- Switzerland enlists robots to help deliver mail. (http://cnnmon.ie/2bBfHZd)
- North Korea launches a Netflix-style streaming service called Manbang. (http://tcrn.ch/2bBgk4V)
- The Nintendo Console From The 80s Made For Recording Gameplay Footage. (http://bit.ly/2bER5TI)
Film
- Jason Statham on Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson drama: 'I stay out' of it. (http://bit.ly/2bBgQ2W)
- THE JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK MOVIE IS BACK IN THE CARDS!. (http://bit.ly/2bBfANe)
Gaming
- Virtual Reality Video Games Using Real Bullets: The Latest Billionaire Toy. (http://bit.ly/2bBh3mK)
- No Man’s Sky (http://www.no-mans-sky.com/)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 44 Holy FF15, Batman!
Get your DNA analysis on the go, Netflix has over 600 hours of original content, Xbox is slowly becoming a Windows PC, FF15 got a release date and new demo, and Kevin Smith isn’t pleased with Batman V Superman. All this and more on today's: Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
- Teardown of Oculus Rift finds good design that’s somehow relatively easy to repair. (http://tcrn.ch/22QeVQn)
- Citizen scientists, you can now DIY your own DNA analysis with Bento Lab. (http://tcrn.ch/22Qf1au)
- NEW NASA EXHIBIT LETS YOU VIRTUALLY TOUR MARS WITH BUZZ ALDRIN. (http://bit.ly/22Qf5qU)
Film
- Kevin Smith: Batman v Superman shows 'fundamental misunderstanding' of both superheroes. (http://bit.ly/22Qfyt5)
- Netflix now has 111 original shows and movies — here's why the company has grown them by an average of 185% per year. (http://read.bi/22QfzgC)
Gaming
- The Xbox is finally becoming a Windows PC. Do you care?. (http://cnet.co/22QgjlZ)
- Your Xbox One will turn into a devkit this summer with a Windows 10 update. (http://bit.ly/22QgptC)
- FINAL FANTASY 15 RELEASE DATE, DEMO DETAILS. (http://bit.ly/22Qgwp3)
- Also, FF15 movie and anime series announced. (http://bit.ly/1pOVNjx)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 6: Future Theme Parks
Summary
On this episode we talk about theme parks virtual and real, the new Hamburglar and who would we like to see play The Punisher. All this and more on The Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
The new McDonald's Hamburglar looks like a dad who picked the lamest costume at Party City. (http://bit.ly/1P2g2Wd)
First Look at the Rift, Shipping Q1 2016. (http://bit.ly/1c8r8a3)
Tom Hardy Wants to Play The Punisher, Someone Should Probably Call Netflix. (http://bit.ly/1JsxjRu)
Virtual reality theme park. (http://bit.ly/1EZ4cWc)
Nintendo theme parks coming to Universal Studios (http://bit.ly/1Ptb4N5)
Why ‘Spider-Man’ Should Go To Netflix, Not Movie Theaters. (http://uproxx.it/1JTfo9Q)
Pondering Nerds Podcast Episode 20: Live action Zelda
On this episode of the Pondering Nerds Podcast, we talk about the Netflix announcement of the live action Zelda TV series and if it can work or not and much more.
Show Topics
Here's what the ideal cast of Netflix's Legend of Zelda would be. (http://bit.ly/1M845Ky)
The Legend of Zelda (series). (http://bit.ly/1M85kt6)
The Legend of Zelda. (http://imdb.to/1M85As9)
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