Weekend Q&A
Published 2024-04-27
4 48 Offset
00:00 Start
00:50 Would the Anker Solix X1 energy storage system comprised of ultra-thin stackable batteries be a good backup power source for your studio? [link]
06:54 What's the reason behind the absence of built-in web browsing on AppleTV, Roku, or Chromecast compared to Firestick, which features the Silk browser?
09:13 Can CJ talk about the new Live Home 3D app he's been playing with?
15:09 So ByteDance rather kill TikTok to protect their algoritms then sell it to a US entity - Gutsy but only action for them as it's not profitable anyway?
17:03 Many Apple users were abruptly signed out of their Apple ID accounts on Friday night and prevented from signing back in without resetting their passwords.
22:29 It is said that many young techies are fleeing SF in search of better job opportunities elsewhere, but they aren’t going to the believed new tech center of Austin either. Where are the future of tech workers going instead and why?
24:47 Diddo is an API for streaming services to integrate shoppable video, enabling consumers to buy favorite characters clothing on their screens. [link]
31:13 I envision something along the lines of the NAB mobile rig as a great way of interviewing attendees (players and parents) at youth sporting events (mostly outdoors and possibly multi venue). Where should I start going about the process?
33:29 What uninterrupted power supply would you recommend for a small studio in a home (2 laptops, camera, 2 Mac Mini's)?
38:39 Who attends a conference like NAB and why? Is that our same audience/demographic for OH?
41:59 more reasons to keep your tv off the internet (and maybe even your lan) [link]
43:19 Google users add “Reddit” to the end of their search queries to get information from a real person. Now 404 Media reports that a new service called ReplyGuy is using AI to promote products “naturally” on Reddit and game Google results Discuss
46:02 Wanted to share this article about video formats. Could there be a long discussion to explain these in more depth? [link]
47:23 Is there a redirect tool that would automatically forward users from a broken/dead URL (i.e. officehours.net) to a live site (i.e. officehours.global)?
48:01 Can LiveHome 3D interact with Polycam room scan after all?
50:05 What are some of the panelists favorite URL shorteners/renamers?
52:05 India’s JioCinema offers Hollywood streaming for a penny a day to box out Netflix and Prime Video. Discuss. [link]
53:18 On the topic of Uninterruptible Power Supplies, at what point do you add a generator or whole house battery backup versus another UPS? What kind of generator would you recommend for a small home studio with 5 TVs and 3-4 Macs?
55:14 Thoughts on this new $35 DJI Mic adapter for Sony cameras? [link]
56:21 Eric Schmidt-backed Augment, a GitHub Copilot rival, launches out of stealth with $252M. Discuss. [link]
56:50 What budget-friendly variable lenses should I consider for a BlackMagic Design Micro Studio 4K G2 fixed 7-8.5 feet from the subject?
57:35 Love the show. Just wanted to suggest that if you make Office Hours t-shirts they could have a small logo on the front and large text saying “NEXT QUESTION” on the back.