Weekly tech vibe; a podcast about how technology can improve your life and create a better world.
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Doing professional videos is hard enough with memorising a script. Did you know that you can make your own teleprompter / autocue? With some basic components and free software like the Parrot App, this DIY project can be done in about 30 minutes.
In episode 24, I said that Apple was over charging customers. Well, guess what I did? Yeah... I bought another Apple product. Find out why in this first impressions video.
In this long episode, I break down everything you need to know about selecting the right projector screen. Buying a screen will literally be the biggest thing you do, so getting it right first time is crucial.
Useful links: https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm https://www.dolby.com/us/en/technologies/screen-size-the-impact-on-picture-and-sound-ioan-allen.pdf
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$50 AUD e-gift card give-away / competition rules: 1. Be a subscriber to the channel. 2. Like a “Weekly Tech Vibe” video from series 1. 3. Used hashtag “winner” (e.g. #winner). 4. Entry start date 9/11/2018; giveaway competition ends 9/12/2018 (12:01 am AEST). Prize: $50 (Australian dollar) electronic gift card of the winners choice, that is, an e-gift card of the winners choosing, in their country. Due to currency conversion, the total amount may be more or less than this for countries outside of Australia, but will still meet $50 AUD value. On 10/12/2018, one winner will be drawn randomly and must meet all conditions set out above (1-4). Winner will be notified via their youtube account and/or email. If the winner does not respond or is unable to receive their prize, another winner will be drawn 19/12/2018. This will repeat every 9 days until a winner is successful in obtaining the electronic gift card of their choice. This giveaway is conducted under YouTube’s Community Guidelines. www.youtube.com/intl/en-GB/yt/about/policies/#community-guidelines
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It's not everyday you reach 1,000 subscribers. In this video, I give you a tour of my studio, and share my motivation for doing YouTube videos.
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Apple is in danger of failing. Why? What can they do to stop this? I offer five suggestions to help Apple, because well, I still like them .... just.
$50 AUD e-gift card give-away / competition rules: 1. Be a subscriber to the channel. 2. Like a “Weekly Tech Vibe” video from series 1. 3. Used hashtag “winner” (e.g. #winner). 4. Entry start date 9/11/2018; giveaway competition ends 9/12/2018 (12:01 am AEST). Prize: $50 (Australian dollar) electronic gift card of the winners choice, that is, an e-gift card of the winners choosing, in their country. Due to currency conversion, the total amount may be more or less than this for countries outside of Australia, but will still meet $50 AUD value. On 10/12/2018, one winner will be drawn randomly and must meet all conditions set out above (1-4). Winner will be notified via their youtube account and/or email. If the winner does not respond or is unable to receive their prize, another winner will be drawn 19/12/2018. This will repeat every 9 days until a winner is successful in obtaining the electronic gift card of their choice. This giveaway is conducted under YouTube’s Community Guidelines. https://www.youtube.com/intl/en-GB/yt/about/policies/#community-guidelines
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Budget phone which looks like an iPhone Xs. What!? Is it good? Who should buy it?
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Yesterday, the Google Pixel 3 launched in Australia. What's in the box? What does it feel like? This and more on this episode of weekly tech vibe.
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Smoke machine not working well? Well, my hilarious smoke machine maintenance/fix MIGHT help. Jump to: 1:24 - smoke machine maintenance 101 6:50 - behind the scenes of my decorations 9:12 - night shots of my display
My display will be up until Sunday 4th of November. Runs from dusk to 11pm. Where? Oates Court, Taylors Lakes.
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18 months later, is the Nintendo Switch still a great console?
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I attended the Melbourne "International hifi show and home entertainment expo". What was great? What wasn't? Was it worth attending? This and more in Weekly Tech Vibe
https://www.hifishow.com.au https://www.optoma.com/au/product/uhd51/
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Krix Speakers put together a half a million dollar Dolby Atmos home theatre for the Hi-Fi Show in Melbourne. Featuring 44 speakers, this was amazing to both hear and see. Check out why.
More info here: https://goo.gl/Kgd4KA
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Does Panasonic's compact camera with 1" sensor beat Sony or Canon's offerings? Find out in this episode of Weekly Tech Vibe.
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Australian pricing revealed! Let's unpack Google's latest press conference and look at the Pixel 3, Home Hub, and Pixel Slate.
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How does the TicWatch Pro handle the new Google WearOS 2.1 update?
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Five great tips to get rid of those annoying black bars. In this second episode on aspect ratio, I suggest equipment that will give you the biggest picture and what to avoid.
In this episode of weekly tech vibe, I explore the history of aspect ratio in cinema and why it's important to us all.
I share my recent purchase to enable cameras like the Panasonic LX10 or Sony RX100 mark VI to be mounted on the Zhiyun Smooth Q.
Ebay store where you can find mounts for your compact cameras https://goo.gl/wCpXYw
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In this weeks episode of weekly tech vibe, I put together a high end home theatre which carefully balances class leading performance, price, and future proof tech.
Can the Zhiyun Smooth Q mobile phone stabiliser give you cinematic shots? Should you buy it, or go with DJI's Osmo Mobile?
In this episode, I detail the best equipment you can buy for a mid-budget level, home theatre.
In this episode of weekly tech vibe, I unbox, review and compare Sony's latest smart speaker. How does it compare to Google Home? Would I buy it again?
In this episode of Weekly Tech Vibe, I jump into budget home theatre. How much do you think a good but cheap home cinema will be? Listen in to find out!
Still the best 'mesh wifi' device on the market? Learn more from my long term review of Google Wifi
Time to dream a little and blow some cash on sweet AV tech for your home theatre. Here's my list of equipment for a high end home cinema.
Stuck for ideas for father's day? Here are my top tech purchases that every dad should have!
Google home mini: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/google/google-home-mini-chalk/503726/ Google home: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/google/google-home/457569/ Google home max: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/google/google-home-max-chalk/649078/ Apple TV 4K: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/apple/apple-tv-4k-32gb/505393/ Chromecast: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/google/google-chromecast/937278/ Chromecast Ultra: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/google/google-chromecast-ultra/314401/ Fetch Mini and Mighty: https://www.fetchtv.com.au/packages/compare Bose QuietComfort 35 ii: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/bose/bose-quietcomfort-35-ii-wireless-over-ear-headphones-black/505852/ Nintendo Switch: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/games-consoles/games/gaming-consoles/nintendo-switch-console/nintendo-switch-console-neon/335341/
In this episode, I jump on the soap box and break down what is, and more importantly, what isn't (!) home theatre.
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In this episode, I detail the good and bad of the Ticwatch Pro. At $249 US, this smartwatch is awesome tech.
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Let's call this episode 0.5 - just a quick, easy podcast about the Tesla Model 3 event held today. Tomorrow will mark the true launch of "My Weekly Tech Vibe".
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