619: Master Plan to Take Over the World
Accidental Tech Podcast
Deep Dive
Why does Marco dislike the overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas?
Marco dislikes the overlap because Christmas overshadows Hanukkah, leaving Hanukkah without its own space to be celebrated. He feels it diminishes the individuality of Hanukkah, which he prefers to celebrate separately.
What is the purpose of the 'Hey, Future Marco' cue in the podcast?
The 'Hey, Future Marco' cue is used to signal Marco that the hosts are entering a private conversation that should not be included in the released version of the episode. It helps Marco identify sections to edit out during post-production.
How does Marco handle editing swear words in the podcast?
Marco leaves the first consonant sound of swear words intact so that listeners can infer the word, while still bleeping out the rest to avoid causing issues. He has learned to recognize the waveforms of common swear words to edit them effectively.
What is the significance of the Blackmagic Ursa Cine Immersive camera?
The Blackmagic Ursa Cine Immersive camera is notable for its 8K resolution per eye, which is higher than most other immersive video cameras. It is designed for VR and immersive video capture, offering superior image quality compared to other options like the Insta360 Titan.
Why does Marco find the Vision Pro's immersive video content less sharp than expected?
Marco finds the Vision Pro's immersive video content less sharp because the Vision Pro only has 4K displays per eye, which is insufficient for the high-resolution content being captured. This results in a softness that makes it difficult to focus on details, especially in close-up shots.
What is the issue with bootable backups on macOS 15.2?
In macOS 15.2, Apple broke the Apple Software Restore (ASR) tool, which third-party apps like SuperDuper rely on to create bootable backups. This has made it impossible to create bootable backups until Apple fixes the issue, as third-party developers cannot copy the OS themselves due to security restrictions.
Why does John recommend using the `~/bin` directory for scripts?
John recommends using the `~/bin` directory for scripts because it is a Unix cultural standard for storing executable files in a user's home directory. It allows users to organize and easily access their scripts, and it can be added to the system's PATH for seamless execution.
What is Marco's experience with the Fuji X-T5 camera?
Marco loves the Fuji X-T5 for its manual controls and handling. He appreciates the physical dials for shutter speed, ISO, and aperture, which make it easy to adjust settings on the fly. He often uses it with a 27mm pancake lens for its compact size and versatility.
What are the benefits of a plug-in hybrid car like the Volvo XC90 T8?
The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid offers the ability to drive most short trips on electricity, with a range of about 30-35 miles, while still having a gasoline engine for longer trips. This makes it ideal for users who primarily drive short distances but occasionally need the flexibility of a gasoline engine.
Why does Marco think professional Christmas light installations go against the spirit of Christmas?
Marco believes that professional Christmas light installations, with their perfect alignment and uniformity, lack the organic, homey feel of DIY decorations. He prefers the more personal and imperfect look of lights hung by individuals, which he feels better captures the spirit of Christmas.
Shownotes Transcript
Pre-show:
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Follow-up:
“Hey, Future Marco” wasn’t discussed on the member’s special) (via Martim))
Can Marco recognize waveforms?
Emo Siri
It started before 18.2 (via Dan Mielcarz))
She pahks heah cah… sometimes? (via Dave Martin))
Immersive video
More about the Blackmagic immersive camera) (via videoalex))
Software-based immersive video
Immersive video prior art (via James O’Loughlin))
Neural Radiance Fields for View Synthesis) (via Joseph Humfre)
John’s app
More on Smart Update and clones from Dave Nanian)
Unexpected gains in software (via Peter Marks))
Why even bother, asks Harvey Simon
New Vision Pro content) — again!
Ask ATP:
Does the new
Recentsitem in Finder conflict with Apple’s privacy stance? (via Cira Mazzola)What’s the
correct
location to save random scripts? (via tuckerk))~/bin/usr/local/binDo we use the macOS firewall? (via Saul Sutherland))
What are we using for cameras these days? (via Torstein))
Fuji X-T5): black recommended for control legibility
27mm pancake) (41mm equiv.)
16-50 zoom) (24-76mm equiv.): small, light, great quality
16-55 f/2.8 II zoom) (24-84mm equiv.): surprisingly small and light for f/2.8, great quality
Fuji GFX 100S) (old version; this is the current one))
50mm “pancake”) (40mm equiv.)
Post-show: Erin’s Volvo XC90 PHEV), ~6 months on
Including a detour to discuss professional Christmas light installation
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