kidmental got a Circuit Mess electronics kit for his son to build gadgets like the "Bite Boy" handheld game console. The devices can communicate over long distances using a wireless protocol.https://circuitmess.com/

Chilla set up a new streaming desk setup with a USB hub, pegboard for organization, and a pan/tilt/zoom camera on a shelf to provide multiple camera angles. He's planning to start live streaming more in 2023.https://amzn.to/47m2heF https://amzn.to/47onCnw

Podnar got a new Apple Watch Series 9 to replace his older Series 4. The new watch has better battery life, always-on display, and more sensors to provide running metrics.

Sorg is using the newer workout plans in Apple Fitness to plan his workouts.

NASA beamed a test video of a cat ("Taters") into deep space and back using a new laser communication system, achieving a data rate of 267 megabits per second. This was a test of their ability to transmit high bandwidth data over long distances.https://www.engadget.com/nasa-beamed-a-video-of-a-cat-named-taters-from-deep-space-to-earth-175814869.html

The group discussed the new social media platform Blue Sky and how difficult it is to keep up with new platforms. Many platforms don't have APIs available yet to easily cross-post content.

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hey discuss a new Honda "Motocompacto" electric scooter/bike that folds up into a small size and can fit in a cubicle or car trunk. Priced around $1000.https://motocompacto.honda.com/

Talk about new M3 MacBook Pro models from Apple. Mostly spec bumps but nice upgrades especially compared to older Intel models.https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/https://www.apple.com/imac/

Discuss how Apple uses iPhone 15 Pros to film their latest event. Impressive results.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3dbG9pAi8I

Michael uses his iPhone 13 Pro to shoot some wrestling/concert footage and is happy with the quality. Phones keep getting more capable for basic video production.

Ruth injures her back, possibly a pinched nerve, and picked up a TENS unit in the meantime.https://www.riteaid.com/shop/rite-aid-3-in-1-tens-ems-heat-device

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New iPhone features

Live voicemail - see live transcription of voicemails as they're left

Voice isolation - isolate voice from background noise on calls

Stickers from photos - make stickers from your photos

Wellitory app https://welltory.com/

Tracks health data from Apple Watch

Provides stress, energy, and health ratings

Makes recommendations like sleep, exercise, meditation

iOS accessibility features https://www.facebook.com/DavidPodnar/videos/2041087876262032?idorvanity=323401861015051

Voice recording before speech loss

Allows text to speech with own voice

For conditions like ALS

ChatGPT updates https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt-can-now-see-hear-and-speak 

New voice capabilities - can talk to ChatGPT

Can provide images to ChatGPT for context

Concerns over impersonation and fraud

Google Bard AI extensions

Integrates with Gmail, YouTube, Maps, etc.

Can summarize your info and activities

Useful for searching personal data

Buying a dinosaur skeleton https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dinosaur-known-barry-goes-sale-rare-paris-auction-2023-09-18/

Auctioning skeleton "Barry"

Could cost over $1 million

ChatGPT's tips on fundraising

Aldi branded apparel https://www.aldi.us/en/products/aldi-gear/

New sweats, tees, pajamas, more

Cute, cheap cozy clothes

Good for working from home

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One issue with supersonic air travel is the sonic boom. This X plane is trying to minimize that We talked with one of the guys working on it at Aero Design! https://www.tiktok.com/@sae_universityprograms/video/7226713920218746154 NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet roll out of the hangar https://www.space.com/nasa-x-59-quiet-supersonic-jet-hangar-video

iOS 17 Updates to CarPlay sharing and Visual Voicemail Previewhttps://9to5mac.com/2023/06/30/ios-17-carplay-apple-music-shareplay/#:~:text=The%20process%20of%20initiating%20a,that%20other%20people%20can%20scan

https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/15/iphone-live-voicemail-how-to-use-turn-off-on/

Open sourcing AudioCraft: Generative AI for audio made simple and available to allhttps://ai.meta.com/blog/audiocraft-musicgen-audiogen-encodec-generative-ai-audio/

Sorg has access to Beeper: an all in one messaging service (like Trillian! https://www.beeper.com/

Sorg is on Blue Sky and it feels like twitter! When no one was on yet . https://bsky.app/profile/sorgatron.bsky.social

GM’s Ultium-based EVs will be able to power your home by 2026 https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/08/gms-ultium-evs-v2h-bidirectional-charging/

Premiere Pro has a transcript optionhttps://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/speech-to-text.html

What is keeping some industries like banking and health to dig into AI?

Sorg just got an offer for the Whistle pet tracker. https://www.whistle.com/

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