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Lon Seidman
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Lon.TV Podcast
How I Own and Control My Content with Indieweb Principles
See the other videos in this series: http://lon.tv/mycontent - I thought I would do an update on my project to decentralize my content creation and consumption! In this video we look at my new linkblog and how I've applied #indieweb principles to my content creation by hosting it myself. See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe ! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Recap of my Decentralization Project 01:26 - Blog.lon.tv 02:24 - Twitter Drama
2022-12-21
21 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Interviews with NASA Scientists and Engineers Working on the Artemis Program
Sponsored by Avelo Airlines - Follow them on Instagram! - http://lon.tv/avelo - Although the Artemis I mission was scrubbed we still managed to meet some very smart and enthusiastic scientists, engineers and astronauts working to bring humans back to the moon! See more space: http://lon.tv/space and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - intro 00:47 - Avelo Sponsorship - http://lon.tv/avelo 01:49 - SLS rocket on the pad, mission background 04:48 - Astronaut Shannon Walker Interview 08:02 - AstroRad Radiation Protection Vest...
2022-09-29
25 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Interview with Tyler the Antenna Man!
My long awaited interview with the Antenna Man is here! We discuss the Antenna Man's beginnings, what to look for in a TV antenna, best practices for reception, ATSC 3.0 and a whole lot more. Be sure to check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/antennaman and his website at http://antennamanpa.com ! VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - The Antenna Man's Background 06:10 - UHF vs VHF 07:38 - What Impacts Signal Quality 08:38 - Omnidirectional Tuners 10:20 - Weather Impact 11:02 - A...
2022-08-15
46 min
Lon.TV Podcast
CableCARD: Is the End Upon Us?
See more of my CableCARD related content: http://lon.tv/dvr2017 - The FCC lifted their requirement that CableCARDs be made available in 2020. We're now starting to see some evidence that major cable companies, beginning with Spectrum cable, are thinking about ditching them to make room for more upstream Internet bandwidth. The end, sadly, may soon be here. See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - What Are CableCards ? 01:47 - FCC Dropped CableCard Mandate
2022-07-13
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
We Need to Talk About the Future of the Weekly Wrapup Show
The Weekly Wrapup show has changed a lot over the years and it's time to rethink it again based on its performance. The videos generally perform poorly vs. my regular content and I'd love to get your feedback on what you'd like to see in the future. Perhaps we stop doing it on a weekly basis and only when the right topics present themselves? I'd love your feedback. VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Creator Lifespan & Other Creator Content Struggles 02:54 - History of the Weekly Wrapup Show 05:00 - Performance Analysis
2022-06-29
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Tesla Autopilot: The Media Got the NHTSA Report All Wrong ..
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued a report in regards to car crashes from level 2 equipped self driving vehicles like Tesla's. Half of the report was spent urging the reader not to draw conclusions but that was exactly what the media did. We'll take a look at what's actually in the report in this video. Subscribe for more ! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - History of Autopilot and Level 2 Tech 04:28 - NHTSA: Report 09:37...
2022-06-22
24 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Comcast Gigabit Pro Now at 6 Gigabits Per Second
See more in this series: http://lon.tv/gigpro - This week Comcast doubled my Internet connection from 3 gigabits per second to 6 for no additional charge. It's pretty crazy but most services will still run below gigabit speeds due to internetwork capacity issues and interoperability agreements. See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Background 02:35 - Bring your own router 04:20 - Speed Tests and Internetwork Performance 05:55 - YouTube Upload Example 07:08 - My...
2022-06-15
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Your Next Smartphone Might Use Satellites vs. Cellular Networks for Messaging
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - This week we take a look at some strong rumors that Apple might be investing in a low earth orbiting satellite constellation for low bandwidth messaging. This would allow for iMessage text transmissions even in areas with no cellular coverage. We'll also look at some ways amateur radio operators do this already! See more in my radio series: http://lon.tv/sdr and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Did Apple buy into Globalstar's constellation?
2022-06-08
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
What to Get When Your Boss Asks for a Livestream How To
Find some of the items here: http://lon.tv/938uk (compensated affiliate link) - I've been asked to help out on a bunch of hybrid livestreams where a presenter is with a live audience but there are also remote viewers. Here is what I've found to work well most of the time. See more production videos: http://lon.tv/production and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Who's the Audience? 01:51 - Why Zoom vs. YouTube, Facebook, Teams, Meet, etc 04:32 - Zoom Pricing a...
2022-06-01
26 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Alert: The "SMART" Copyright Act: Bots Will Stifle Speech & Creators
We all know how broken automated copyright bots are. But that isn't stopping Congress from investigating a new law to have them work across the Internet. If passed a corporation can not only remove content but prevent anyone, anywhere from seeing it. It's SOPA / PIPA all over again. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Background 01:12 - Why Copyright Bots Don't Work and Stifle Speech 04:48 - SMART Act Legislation Language 07:28 - SOPA & PIPA Legislation...
2022-05-25
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
I Passed my Amateur Ham Radio Exam! Here's What I learned & What Radio I'm Starting With
See more on this topic: http://lon.tv/sdr - I passed my amateur radio technician exam over the weekend and passed it! Here's what next and also how HAM radio is more restricted in what you can do versus the Internet. Here's the Anytone radio I purchased: http://lon.tv/trentsradio and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - What's On The Test? 01:23 - Exam Study Resources 03:24 - Amateur Radio vs. The Internet 03:39 - No Anonymity 04:40 - No Encryption Allowed
2022-05-18
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
I took back control of my content with Wordpress, RSS and Email with Sendy
Check out Sendy - http://lon.tv/sendy (compensated affiliate link) - See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - Continuing with our discussion of how centralized independent content has become, I took some steps to reverse that direction for my stuff. I have a brand new blog at https://blog.lon.tv which will now be the "home base" for my written long and short form posts. I also have a new daily email newsletter. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Background
2022-05-11
27 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Getting a HAM Radio License in 2022 - How to Study and Find a Test!
See more in this series: http://lon.tv/sdr - I've embarked on a journey to obtain an amateur radio technician license here in the USA. I'll talk about how to study, how to find a test, and why I'd like to get one. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Why? 02:31 - What can you do with a HAM license? 06:00 - How do study and get one? 07:02 - HamTestOnline.com 09:41...
2022-04-27
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
One Click Emulation with Web Emulators! Classic Macs, Games, and More!
See more retro stuff : http://lon.tv/retro - The other day I stumbled upon http://system7.app and was amazed by how fast it was able to boot up an emulated Mac Quadra from the mid 90's right inside my web browser. There's other sites out there hosting emulated Windows PCs and old video games - all running super fast even on lower end hardware. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s Links: Mac emulator: http://System7.app & http://macos8.app PC Emulator: http://lon.tv/v86
2022-04-20
18 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Internet YOUR Way with RSS Feeds: No algorithms or censorship! How to and Demonstration
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - For well over a decade now I've been using RSS feeds to follow the news and my favorite content creators. RSS is a long running standard that presents content in a universal format that can used for aggregation, curation and syndication. I'll show how it works in this video. Subscribe for more ! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - What is RSS? 03:32 - Finding Feeds 07:23 - Feed Readers 09:29 - How I...
2022-04-13
23 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Why Nobody Controls Podcasting
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - This week my class will be looking at Podcasting - its history, how it works, and how hard it is to break into the medium. In many ways what Podcasting is today reflects the pre-platform Internet it emerged from. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - What is a Podcast? 02:10 - Podcast History: The RSS Standard 05:47 - Dave Winer and the RSS Enclosure 08:37 - The iPad 09:44 - How I...
2022-04-06
30 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Social Shopping & Trust : Why Consumers Don't Trust Celebrity Influencers
See my earlier video about Amazon's social shopping platform: http://lon.tv/amazonsocial - Social Shopping will be the next big thing in social media with Amazon, YouTube and Tiktok all jumping in. Social shopping already generates over $170 billion in sales in China. See more videos like this : http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Live social shopping in China 02:34 - Why people don't trust celebrity influencers 04:44 - Live Shopping Examples: YouTube 05:23 - YouTube Product Tagging 08:22...
2022-03-30
19 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Telegram App : What It is and How To Use It as a user and content creator
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - Telegram's popularity is growing exponentially. Those of us in the USA haven't been using it as much as other parts of the world but I recently spent some time in the app. In this video we'll look at its history and how it works. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - History of Telegram 02:19 - Russia Ban & Reinstatement 03:09 - Ownership & Investors 04:26 - Privacy & Security 06:00 - Government Interventions 08:23...
2022-03-23
24 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Is College or Post Secondary Career Training Still Relevant?
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - This week we look at the relevancy of post-secondary education thanks to a viewer question on the topic. While you can learn a lot on your own I still think an in-person post-secondary experience is important. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - College vs The Internet 01:22 - Successful College Dropouts 03:31 - Free Education Resources like Open Courseware 05:09 - Why College ? 4 Reasons 06:30 - 1. Learning 09:24 - 2. Working as...
2022-03-16
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
This Influencer Agency Doesn't Want "Any Negative Things"
See more in this series: http://lon.tv/badbrands - Once again an "influencer" agency wanted a transactional review that didn't have any "negative things." The industry continues to suffer from shady practices. In this video we'll take a look at the contract they send to other creators. See more Wrapups: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - What Happened 01:26 - My Ethical Guidelines 02:19 - The Shady Contract 06:53 - Don't want 'negative' things 07:30...
2022-03-09
12 min
Lon.TV Podcast
All About YouTube Copyright Claims : DMCA Takedowns, ContentID, Strikes, Fair Use and More!
See more videos like this one : http://lon.tv/ww - In this video you'll learn everything you need to know about copyright claims, fair use, and how to avoid getting yourself into trouble as an independent creator. This is a lecture I'll be giving to my Entrepreneurial Content class at the University of Hartford this week. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Overview 01:54 - How the DMCA Works 05:33 - YouTube Copyright Strikes 06:19 - Platform Terms of Service (YouTube, Twitch, TikTok...
2022-03-02
26 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Apple AirTag Stalking Notifications: Android Users Are Left Vulnerable
See my other AirTag videos: http://lon.tv/airtags - As expected Apple's AirTags are being used for nefarious purposes. While iPhone users are notified when an AirTag is following them, Android users don't get any kind of alert unless they download an app first. WIth more of these trackers coming on the market there should be an industry standard notification protocol. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Background on AirTag stalking 02:34 - Why Airtags Work So...
2022-02-23
12 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Why Crowd Funded Consoles like the Intellivision Amico Always Fail..
The Intellivision Amico is the latest crowd funded game console to run out of steam, leaving pre-order customers and investors in the lurch. Why does this always happen? We'll investigate why it's so hard to make a console and why several thousand preorders is not enough. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Intellivision Amico Overview 03:42 - Intellivision Finances 05:31 - The Ouya 06:53 - Fire TV’s Game Failure 07:38 - Nvidia Shield as a...
2022-02-18
20 min
Lon.TV Podcast
I am teaching a college class about online video
I am teaching at the University of Hartford this spring sharing my experiences as an independent video creator. Are you interested in me sharing some of my class lectures on the channel? Let me know! VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Intro to the University of Hartford 01:25 - Real-World Application of Classroom Learning 02:22 - What I'm teaching 03:25 - What is Commodity Content? 07:07 - Course Syllabus 10:28 - Open Source It? 11:26 - Course Conclusion 12:49 - Supporter Thank Yous 13:08 - Helping...
2022-02-09
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
YouTube Alternatives - Are There Any Viable Options?
I am teaching a class at the University of Hartford this semester exploring entrepreneurial content creation. I have been looking at what options there are for creators out there and there really isn't much beyond YouTube given its scale and discoverability engine. What are your go-tos? See more content like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - My Platforms - YouTube, Amazon, Floatplane & Spotify 03:36 - Failed Efforts - Facebook, Vessel & Vidme 07:33 - YouTube's Massive Scale 11:10 - Competitors Lack...
2022-02-02
22 min
Lon.TV Podcast
What is the Metaverse? Media hype? A Zuckerberg Ruse? Let's explore...
See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww - The media took the bait on Zuckerberg's Metaverse ruse. But what is it really? And is any of this AR / VR Metaverse Zuck has planned for us even possible or practical? Google tried this a decade ago with the failed Glass project. Has anything changed ? Let's discuss VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - What is the Metaverse, Really? 04:27 - Zuck’s Metaverse Plans 06:01 - Google Glass Proved AR Isn’t Viable 09:14 - Smart Watches Are Better 10:46 - Go...
2022-01-26
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Log4Shell Aftermath: Should Big Tech Pay to Secure Open Source?
The Log4j vulnerability called Log4Shell is impacting nearly every big tech company. The industry makes trillions off of Apache's open source software yet records show the Apache Foundation received only $2 million from the industry to fund their operations. Is it time they invest more in securing open source software? See more like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - What is LOG4J? 01:36 - Log4Shell Vulnerability 02:13 - Timeline of the Log4Shell exploit 03:06 - Apple's...
2022-01-19
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
In-Person CES was a Success - Despite the Media Fear Mongering
See our CES coverage here: http://lon.tv/ces2022 - CES organizers did the right thing this year by holding an in-person show. With vaccines and natural infections lowering risk levels substantially it's time to inch our way back to normal. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - My Omnicron Experience 04:07 - CES Attendance 05:54 - Media Response 07:20 - Our CES 2020 Workflow 10:10 - Viewership 11:34 - What Did You...
2022-01-12
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
2022 Tech Predictions! Yours & Mine !
See videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - Two weeks ago we looked at how my 2021 predictions faired this week we'll look at what I'm predicting for 2022 and incorporate some of your ideas too! Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - My Predictions 00:29 - Future of Cable TV Streaming 02:22 - More Than One TV Box 04:03 - Component Shortages 05:50 - Intel & AMD vs ARM 08:17 - Apple M2 ? 09:43 - Gaming Subscriptions 09:46 - Your Predictions
2021-12-22
23 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Apple TV Does 24p Better Than Everyone Else.. Auto Frame Rate Adjustment Explained
See my original video here: http://lon.tv/42do and find Apple TV's on Amazon - http://lon.tv/b7tx0 (compensated affiliate link) - As a technical follow up to my last video we're going to look at what streaming TV devices play back 24p content properly utilizing automatic frame rate. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and more streaming boxes: http://lon.tv/settopbox and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - 24p Explained 02:35 - 3-2 Pulldown 03:27 - 24...
2021-12-15
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Breaking News: Roku & YouTube Reach Agreement - YouTube to Remain!
See my previous video on the topic: http://lon.tv/ck4a6 - Roku and YouTube have come to an agreement which means that YouTube will NOT be removed from the Roku platform on December 9th. It also will mark the return of the YouTube TV app, which was removed from Roku a few months ago. See my Roku reviews: http://lon.tv/roku and Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Roku YouTube Search Shelf in Results 03:16 - YouTube & Roku Statements
2021-12-09
07 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Most of My 2021 Predictions Were Wrong!
Last year I did a 2021 predictions video and I got most of it wrong! In this video we'll take a look at my predictions and whether or not any part of them held up. What do you predict for 2022? See last year's video: http://lon.tv/2021predict & more like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Revisiting 2021 Predictions 00:56 - Self-Driving Cars 03:32 - VR/AR 05:18 - BioTech and Testing 10:35 - ARM PCs 11:54...
2021-12-08
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
My Top Tech Products of 2021 !
Find them at Amazon - http://lon.tv/grk1p (compensated affiliate link) - It's time to see which products I reviewed this year rose to the top of the list! See all of the reviews for these products here: http://lon.tv/top2021, more videos like this one here: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Ground Rules 01:01 - Gaming - Xbox Series X 01:55 - Gaming - Xbox Game Pass 02:52 - Gaming - Backbone Controller 03:42 - G...
2021-12-01
25 min
Lon.TV Podcast
5 Tech Disappointments in 2021
See some referenced videos here: http://lon.tv/ww378 - As the year winds down it's always fun to take a look back at the ups and downs. In this video we'll look at my five tech let-downs of the year. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Windows 11 03:11 - Windows ARM 04:50 - Mac M1 Max and Pro 07:10 - Advertisements Galore on Smart TVs and Streaming Boxes / Sticks 08:36 - Roku vs. YouTube...
2021-11-24
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
The YouTube Dislike Controversy - What it's all about and why it's the wrong move.
See prior videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - YouTube upset many creators this week with their announcement that they will be removing public dislike counts from videos. I feel this change is unnecessary because creators always had the ability to restrict likes and dislikes from their videos. Subscribe for more: http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - What the dislike button will look like 02:11 - YouTube's statement on the change 02:52 - Why public metrics are important 06:03 - Do likes & dislikes impact the al...
2021-11-17
19 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Special : What is the MiSTer? RetroRGB and Lon.TV Panel at RetroWorldExpo 2021
Lon and Bob from RetroRGB talk about the MiSTer FPGA project that replicates retro game consoles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lon-seidman/support
2021-11-15
54 min
Lon.TV Podcast
My Fun Weekend at Retro World Expo !
See more retro : http://lon.tv/retro - I had a great weekend at Retro World Expo! It was great seeing @MetalJesusRocks , @RetroRGB , @My Life in Gaming , @Destiny Fomo and many others! I also saw a bunch of neat retro hardware that brought back a lot memories! I will also update you on a few more upcoming trips and appearances. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - RetroWorld Expo Recap 01:39 - Cool Retro Stuff at the Vendor Tables 06:14 - Free Play Arcade 07:08 - Wrestle...
2021-11-10
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
The Meta Name Change Won't Solve Facebook's Problems..
Watch more wrapups here: http://lon.tv/ww - Facebook is in the process of a major pivot to create an ambiguous "Metaverse." The reason is that Facebook is in real trouble both in the present but also in the long term as young audiences shift elsewhere. Is Zuckerberg the right leader for what lies ahead? Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Zuckerberg's Vision for Meta 04:10 - Whistleblower Testifies to Congress 05:17 - Potential SEC Problems - Facebook Losing Young Audiences 07:03...
2021-11-03
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
YouTube is Leaving Roku , Harming Consumers and Creators
See my first video on this topic: http://lon.tv/rokuvyoutube - The YouTube vs. Roku dispute is bad for consumers and independent content creators. In this video we'll explore what's going on including Roku's shift to become a Google competitor, and why platform search engines are important to YouTube's future growth. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - YouTube vs. Roku Dispute Recap 01:27 - Roku's Side 02:26 - YouTube’s Response 03:34 - Roku & YouTube / Google Are Competitors 05:11 - Collateral Damage: In...
2021-10-28
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Interview: Xbox's Major Nelson, Larry Hyrb !
See more interviews http://lon.tv/interviews - This week I had the privilege of interviewing fellow Connecticut native Larry Hyrb AKA Major Nelson! We talk about his work at Microsoft and how he found his way into the Xbox division. Subscribe for more at http://lon.tv/s ! VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Major Nelson's Microsoft Career 05:45 - The Face of Xbox 06:45 - Taking Feedback back to Microsoft 07:33 - Microsoft is hands-off with Larry 10:00 - Xbox is Microsoft's Largest Consumer Division
2021-10-20
40 min
Lon.TV Podcast
3 Gigabit Internet One Year Later! Speed tests vs. Real World Experience
See other videos in the series: http://lon.tv/gigpro - Comcast upped my Gigabit Pro service to 3 gigabits symmetrical ! In this video I talk about my experiences with a multi-gigabit Internet connection and what you can expect in day-to-day usage - especially how real-world use differs greatly than speed tests. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Recap on my Gigabit Pro connection 02:05 - Gigabit Pro Speed Boost! 04:05 - Speedtests vs. Real World Experiences 06:18 - WiFi Limits Gigabit C...
2021-10-06
19 min
Lon.TV Podcast
The EU to Mandate USB-C on iPhones, Tablets, Handheld Games and more..
The European Union is proposing a mandate requiring USB-C ports on all phones, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, headphones and bluetooth speakers. For devices with fast charging the EU mandate calls for only USB PD to be used. Additionally manufacturers will be forced to sell phones that do not include power adapters in the box. See my USB-C confusion video: http://lon.tv/usbconfusion and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - History of the EU's interest in charging ports 01:53 - The EU's Proposed Mandate 03:43 - Mandate...
2021-09-29
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Inspiration 4's Successful Conclusion & What their PR Team Got Wrong
See my original Inspiration 4 preview video here: http://lon.tv/i4intro - This week we take a look at the successful conclusion of the first private crewed mission to space and the odd PR blackout that happened when they crew reached orbit. See more space videos: http://lon.tv/space and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - What Did Inspiration 4 Do Up There? 06:54 - How their PR Could have done better 15:36 - Suggestion: Release Media to Creative Commons 17:17...
2021-09-22
23 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Epic vs. Apple Brings Big Changes for Apps & Epic is Suing Google Too!
Fortnite Creator Epic Games didn't get everything they wanted in a recent lawsuit but they did manage to force Apple to change how they charge for Apps, in app purchases (IAPs), and subscriptions. We'll also take a look at the Epic vs. Google lawsuit that is still pending that raises even more interesting issues related to fair competition. See more at http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Epic vs Apple: Epic's In-App Purchase Victory 04:28 - How Apple Steers Customers to their Payments 06:12 - Apple's successful Counterclaim...
2021-09-15
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Locast Loses AGAIN in Court - Did Hubris Lead to Their Demise?
See prior Locast videos here: http://lon.tv/locast - Just one day after their big loss in court, a second ruling against Locast's founder likely led to their demise. Did his hubris contribute to their current situation? Let's dive in and find out. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Recap of the case 02:01 - David Goodfriend & Sports Fans Coalition non-profits (SFC & SFCNY) 04:25 - Broadcasters' request for a Permanent Injunction 06:13 - Goodfriend's Personal Liability 10:33 - Judge's Order Against Goodfriend
2021-09-08
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Locast Shuts Down .. What Happened?
See my original Locast video: http://lon.tv/locastvideo - Locast, the popular service that streams broadcast TV, shut down this morning following a ruling from a federal judge. Here's what happened. VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro & Locast Background 02:01 - Lawsuit Background 02:18 - Locast and the Law 03:16 - Judge Stanton's Ruling 06:25 - Aftermath of the Ruling 07:12 - Why Are Broadcasters Suing? 08:19 - How to Follow the Case 08:58 - What's Next? Subscribe to my email list to get...
2021-09-04
11 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Why the SpaceX / Inspiration 4 Private Space Mission is a Big Deal
In about two weeks SpaceX will launch the first fully privately crewed (and paid for) space mission for a three day trip to an orbit higher than the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission will be crewed by four private citizens and is a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. See more space: http://lon.tv/space and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Private Spaceflight History 02:53 - Blue Origin & Virgin Galactic 04:04 - Inspiration 4 Mission 08:42 - Inspiration 4 Crew 12:48 - SpaceX Dragon Capsule...
2021-09-01
21 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Why the T-Mobile Data Breach is One of the Worst Yet
T-Mobile experienced a data breach that resulted in hackers obtaining the personal information of tens of millions of their current and former customers. The data includes names, addresses, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, government identification numbers, and other data including individual device identifiers. The implications for sim swapping and other attacks are profound and the risk will extend long past the two years of identity theft protection the company is offering. Subscribe for more ! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Overview 01:23 - What Was...
2021-08-25
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
My Favorite (mostly retro) Star Wars Games! Which Ones Are Your Favorites?
Find Star Wars Games on Amazon: http://lon.tv/xe8j4 (compensated affiliate link) This week I thought we'd take a break from more serious topics and go through some of my favorite mostly classic Star Wars games. Which games do you like? Which ones should I try next? See more retro: http://lon.tv/retro and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Chronology Website 01:46 - The Empire Strikes Back (Atari 2600) 03:30 - Star Wars Arcade 05:15 - Return Of The Jedi...
2021-08-18
27 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Analyzing Apple's Plan to Scan and Monitor User Photos for Child Abuse Imagery
Apple announced a new software update that will have every image uploaded to iCloud photos scanned against a database of known child abuse images. If a certain number of matches are found the user could be turned over to law enforcement. This week we'll take a deep dive into all three of the new features announced this week and think about the implications. Subscribe for more ! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Background 01:08 - iMessage Scanning 01:52 - Siri Search Features 03:06 - CSAM Scanning ...
2021-08-11
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Has Disney Finally Figured Out Star Wars?
The Last Jedi was trending again on Twitter this weekend so I thought I'd offer my thoughts on the entire franchise as a life long long fan. Is there hope that Disney finally figured it out? Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro & Disney Acquisition 01:41 - The Force Awakens 02:53 - Rogue One 04:39 - I liked The Last Jedi (sorry!) 07:02 - My Last Jedi Criticisms 10:39 - The Rise Of Skywalker 11:13 - Solo 11:58 - The Clone Wars 13:09...
2021-08-04
19 min
Lon.TV Podcast
What Does the Right to Repair Executive Order Do?
The Right to Repair movement had a good couple of weeks with both the Biden Administration and the Federal Trade Commission taking actions to put some focus on the issue. But are these actions merely symbolic? See more Right to Repair: http://lon.tv/rightorepair and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - What Does the Executive Order Do? 02:14 - New FTC ruling on Right to Repair 03:35 - MMWA - Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act 05:29 - MMWA limitations 08:00 - Unfair Trade Practices? 08:54...
2021-07-28
19 min
Lon.TV Podcast
The Steam Deck is not a Switch killer, but it will be successful
See more of my handheld PC reviews: http://lon.tv/gpdvids - Valve's newly announced SteamDeck PC gaming handheld is getting a lot of buzz but it won't be a Switch killer. But it might achieve the holy grail of being an affordable and functional handheld gaming PC. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Recent Handheld PC's 04:14 - GPD & the GPD Win 3 07:11 - Valve Steam Deck Overview 09:14 - Controller concerns 10:06 - SteamOS & Windows Compatibility 11:31...
2021-07-21
23 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Amazon's YouTube Alternative is Worth Your Time - Amazon Influencer Program Overview
See my tutorial videos here: http://lon.tv/vidshorts - The Amazon Influencers program accepts photo, video, and live content and has the potential to deliver a good revenue stream to creators looking to expand beyond a single platform. They don't require exclusivity so you can continue to upload the same content elsewhere. See similar videos : http://lon.tv/bizofyoutube and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Getting Started & Signing Up 03:12 - Revenue Model Discourages Dishonesty 04:24 - Content Types 04:52 - Idea Lists
2021-07-14
20 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Windows 11 & Abandoned Hardware Implications?
Windows 11 has steeper hardware requirements than many of the earlier versions of Windows. What implications might this have for global security if many perfectly functional PCs will be unable to update to the newest and most secure version of Microsoft's operating system? See more computers: http://lon.tv/computers and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Quick Windows 11 Tour 02:02 - System Requirements 04:36 - Compatibility Tool & Microsoft Clarification 05:53 - Microsoft Blog Post 08:20 - Windows 10 End of Life & Abandoned Hardware 12:17...
2021-07-07
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Ally Bank Leaked Unencrypted Passwords to 3rd Parties.. Evades Questions
Ally Bank, a popular online financial institution, leaked user names and passwords in the clear to third party marketing partners. They took two months to notify customers of the breach and have so far refused to name who the data was leaked to. Companies we entrust with our data (and money) need to do better. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Ally Data Leak 02:34 - Ally's Evasive Response to Questions 03:33 - How Long Was Error Code Active? 03:51...
2021-06-30
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
How Can Microsoft Make Windows on ARM Viable?
See more Windows on ARM: http://lon.tv/winarm I first looked at a Windows ARM computer in 2018 - three years later not much has improved and we're only first seeing x64 support in unstable beta builds. With Macs and Chromebooks cleanly integrating ARM into their hardware choices what does Microsoft and their partners need to do in order to be competitive? Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - History: Windows RT 02:12 - Windows on ARM 06:37 - Apple's ARM Success with M...
2021-06-23
19 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Shadow Game Streaming Hikes Price 150% .. But it's still a good value
The Shadow Game Streaming service felt too good to be true at $11.99 a month. As it turns out it was.. The company filed bankruptcy, got acquired by another cloud services company, and hiked their prices up 150%. But comparatively it's still a good value vs. other services. See related videos: http://lon.tv/shadowupdate and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Shadow Overview & Background 05:13 - Shadow's Bankruptcy & Price Hike 08:07 - Shadow vs. Amazon AWS & Azure 09:49 - Shadow's Crypto Mining 11:17 - Supporter Thank Y...
2021-06-16
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Who to Follow on the UFO / UAP Topic
UFO's are hitting the mainstream with a hotly anticipated report due out this month. In this video I'll share some great content to learn more about this topic and who are the most credible people to follow on social media. I'd love to hear your recommendations too. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - My UFO Sighting 01:55 - Upcoming UAP Report to Congress 02:52 - Background from 60 Minutes & the NYTimes 04:24 - Twitter Accounts to Follow 05:39 - Bryan Bender, George Knapp, Jeremy...
2021-06-09
20 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Amazon's Sidewalk Isn't as Bad as Some Say It Is..
Amazon's new Sidewalk mesh network is launching soon and there's a lot of concern for it that wasn't there for a similar network Apple opted all of their users into. We'll take a look at that and some of the other networks your devices are contributing to - often without your consent. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Timeline of Sidewalk’s Rollout 01:47 - What is Sidewalk? 03:02 - Sidewalk Gateway Devices 03:56 - Bandwidth & Data Usage 04:57 - Lo...
2021-06-02
21 min
Lon.TV Podcast
NAS Madness! Qnap Qlocker Ransomware, Synology BTRFS Controversy and Protecting Yourself!
QNAP had a major ransomware attack this month that hit a lot of people unaware that their NAS device was accessible to the Internet. We'll look at how to protect yourself. That plus a Synology update that disabled data access to users who migrated from BTRFS devices. VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Qlocker Ransomware Attack 02:15 - NAS Internet Access 04:16 - Prior Incidents 05:37 - Tips 06:03 - Make Your NAS Invisibile 06:50 - Disable UPnP & Port Forwarding 07:59 - Use a VPN
2021-05-26
21 min
Lon.TV Podcast
The Verge is Wrong on Starlink ..
See more on Starlink: http://lon.tv/starlink - The Verge published a deeply flawed review of the SpaceX Starlink service. In this video we'll take a look at what they did wrong and why their editorial bias towards fiber and fiber only as a rural broadband solution tainted their review of the product. And did I mention that Comcast is their lead investor? Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - The Verge Starlink Article 00:44 - Fiber is not the only solution for...
2021-05-19
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Did ISPs Commit Fraud During Net Neutrality Debate?
The New York Attorney General revealed a fraudulent scheme that resulted in over 8 million fake comments being submitted to the FCC in favor repealing Net Neutrality regulations. Even more fake comments were submitted by those in favor of keeping the regs. Should more be done to prevent automated public comment of important public policy matters? Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s See the AG's report: http://lon.tv/nyagreport Search for fake comments: http://lon.tv/fakecommentsearch VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Background & the Broadband for America (BFA...
2021-05-12
14 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Roku Pulls YouTube TV - What's At Stake For Us!
Buy a Roku on Amazon - http://lon.tv/roku (compensated affilate link) - Roku this week pulled YouTubeTV off their app store, accusing YouTube/Google of anticompetitive practices. YouTube denies this but says they want Roku to use a more expensive video decoding chip on future players. We'll dive into this and see what's at stake for both companies and us. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Roku Pulls YouTube TV App 00:48 - Roku's Claims 02:18 - YouTube's Response 03:54 - AV1...
2021-05-05
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Louis Rossmann's Right to Repair Ballot Initiative in Massachusetts
The Right to Repair battle intensifies! @Louis Rossmann is raising money to launch a ballot initiative in Massachusetts in an effort to get that state to require manufacturers to make parts and repair manuals available to individuals and independent repair shops. We'll take a look at what he's planning to do, why it's so expensive, and hear what you have to say too. VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Right to Repair Recap 01:16 - About the Rossman Repair Group 02:56 - Massachusetts Ballot Initiative 05:12 - Why $6 Mill...
2021-04-28
23 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Pfizer Vaccine Review: Why I Got Vaccinated and What to Expect!
After doing my research I chose to get vaccinated. I received my second dose of the Pfizer / BioNTech mRNA vaccine on Thursday. In this video I'll talk about why I got the shots, how mRNA works, and what I experienced after each shot. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Why I Chose to Get Vaccinated 04:13 - How mRNA Works 08:29 - Tech that made it possible 11:04 - Safety & Efficacy 12:10 - My Experience with the Pfizer / BioNTech shot 13:29...
2021-04-21
23 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Avoid Cheap Projectors Like the Jimtab M18
Find projectors on Amazon - http://lon.tv/pybdq (compensated affiliate link) - The market is getting flooded with cheap projectors. One example is the Jimtab M18 with its very misleading marketing claims. My advice is to avoid the cheap stuff and stick to the name brands. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Jimtab M18 Review 04:46 - Properly Measuring Lumens 06:10 - Projector Throw 06:49 - Projector Tech: DLP 10:25 - Projector Tech: LCD 12:04 - Projector Tech: L...
2021-04-14
20 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Tech Shortage! Short Supplies & Increasing Prices. When Will It End? Analogue Pocket Delayed
The pandemic has upended the economy and the tech sector has been hit particularly hard. Supplies on most tech products are in short supply and will likely stay that way for some time. The reasons are many and we'll explore some of them in this video. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Analogue Pocket Delayed 01:40 - What’s Driving Supply Issues for Computers, GPUs, Consoles, Etc. 06:46 - Freight Logistics 09:06 - Effect On Smaller Companies Like Analogue 09:38...
2021-04-07
16 min
Lon.TV Podcast
300,000 Subscribers! What's Next for the Channel?
See my 200k special and origin story here: http://lon.tv/200k - We hit 300,000 subscribers last night! Thank you for your support! This week I'll talk a bit about what's next for the channel, how I'm focusing the content, and how my approach might be a little different vs. other creators. Subscribe if you haven't already! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - My Content Strategy 05:46 - What’s Next? 08:05 - Live Streams 10:41 - Interviews & Podcasts 13:06 - Conclusion 13:43 - Supporter Th...
2021-03-31
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Intel Attacks Apple .. and Themselves in Short Sighted Ad Campaign
See my Macbook M1 videos here: http://lon.tv/m1 - Intel launched what I think is a foolish attack ad strategy against Apple that exposes some of the shortfalls Intel has in its current product line. Subscribe for more ! http://lont.v/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Intel’s New Ad Campaign & CEO 01:35 - Intel Attacks Thunderbolt and PCs 03:12 - Apple’s M1 Chip is Just Better 06:16 - Market Pressures Driving Intel 10:53 - What Happens Next? 13:43 - Supporter Than...
2021-03-24
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
NFTs might let you own (and resell) your games and media?
There's lots of hype around NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) but I think there's some potential to allow us to finally own our digital media and give creators ongoing royalties whenever content is re-sold. But there are a lot of barriers and cost involved which makes it not quite ready for wide consumer adoption. Subscribe for more ! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - NFTs Explained 01:53 - Brands, the NBA, and athletes minting NFTs 02:51 - Value of NFTs 05:20 - Ethereum Blockchain 05:50...
2021-03-17
20 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Will Locast Survive the Lawsuit?
Locast is a non-profit service that retransmits over the air TV signals over the Internet. It has over 2.3 million users and is currently being sued by US broadcasters for violating copyright law. We'll dive into the case and learn more about the legalities of what Locast is doing in this week's wrapup! Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - What is Locast? 02:34 - Locast user base 02:59 - Locast vs. Aereo 03:48 - Lawsuit Against Locast 05:08 - Circumvention of Locast's Location Detection
2021-03-10
18 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Interview with NASA's Mars Relay Network Manager Roy Gladden!
I had a great opportunity to sit down (virtually) with the manager of the Mars Relay Network Roy Gladden. He is responsible for most of the communications between Mars and Earth. In this video we discuss how the network operates, what's in store the future, and what kinds of things young people should be thinking about (and studying) if they want to work on space exploration. See more space: http://lon.tv/space and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Roy Gladden Interview Introduction 01:06 - Working on...
2021-03-03
36 min
Lon.TV Podcast
How Does NASA Get Video From Mars? How fast is the Martian bandwidth?
Watch my livestream of the landing here: http://lon.tv/mhtbg - Just how fast is the data connection from Mars to the planet Earth? Like everything involving space travel it's complicated. We'll break down how NASA transmits data, photos, videos and sounds to this planet from the Red one. See more space: http://lon.tv/space and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Amazing NASA Mars Perseverance Rover Landing Footage! 02:43 - Mars network "speedtest" & light delay 04:25 - Perseverance Landing Antenna Systems & Why it wasn't...
2021-02-24
21 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Starlink One Week Later! Snow, Data Caps, Changing Locations and More!
Find the original video here: http://lon.tv/sdwze - I thought it would be fun to do a follow-up interview with my brother Josh on his Starlink impressions one week after installation. We'll also answer your questions about weather, mobility, data caps, and more! See more Starlink: http://lon.tv/starlink and find Josh at http://lon.tv/ruggedridge VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Interview Start 02:03 - Does Starlink Work in Snow / Ice / Rain & Bad Weather? 04:01 - Josh's custom roof mount for the Starlink Antenna 05:54...
2021-02-17
26 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Rationally Explaining Gamestop, Shorts, and Robinhood with Dan Kline from 7investing
Follow Dan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/worstideas7 - This week I talk with my friend Dan Kline to better understand what's going on with Gamestop, short selling, and Robinhood. The bottom line? Be careful and invest your money wisely. See this week's content: http://lon.tv/ww338 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s Dan can be found at http://7Investing.com VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Short Selling Explained 05:56 - Robinhood Explained 08:17 - Interview 08:46 - How Did...
2021-02-03
33 min
Lon.TV Podcast
The Video Game History Foundation's Mystery Retro Magazine Blind Box Opening!
See the full live stream here: http://lon.tv/lihf0 - The Video Game History Foundation has a new "blind box" program that will deliver a mystery retro gaming magazine to your mailbox every month. See all of this week's videos: http://lon.tv/ww337 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Video Game History Foundation and its Mission 04:22 - Blind Box Program 05:39 - Magazine Unboxing / Opening and Thumb Through 13:44 - Conclusion 14:20 - Supporter Thank Yous 15:07 - Helping The...
2021-01-27
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Auditing the Small Biz Services & Tools I Use to Manage my Business
See all of this week's mentioned videos http://lon.tv/ww336 - Two weeks ago we audited the streaming services I subscribed to for personal use, today we're taking a look at things I use for the business! Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Gsuite / Google Workspace / Google Apps 04:22 - Vmix 05:16 - Zapier 05:55 - Buffer 07:53 - Freedcamp 10:51 - Zapier vs. IFTTT Pro ? 12:33 - Shadow Streaming Server 13:08 - Donorbox Patreon Alternative 14:38...
2021-01-20
29 min
Lon.TV Podcast
YouTube Premium Explained - Is it Good for Viewers AND Creators?
Last week we looked at all of the subscription services I use and a lot of you wrote in about YouTube premium! So this week we take a look at the YouTube subscription option. See all of this week's mentioned content: http://lon.tv/ww335 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - YouTube Premium for Viewers 01:14 - Membership Price 02:12 - Premium Features - No ads, movies, downloads, YouTube Kids, etc 05:09 - YouTube Premium for Creators 07:29 - How Revenue Sharing Works
2021-01-13
17 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Should I Keep Paying for Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Gamepass, etc?
Buy a FireTV Stick 4k - http://lon.tv/wvl37 (compensated affiliate link) See all of this week's mentioned videos: http://lon.tv/ww334 - This week I review and step through all of the subscription services I'm currently paying for and determine which ones I keep and subscribe ! http://lon.tv/s See my cable TV hardware overview here: http://lon.tv/dvr2017 VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Netflix 01:24 - YouTube Premium 03:02 - Disney+ 03:53 - Amazon Prime 07:31 - Comcast Xfinity TV & Internet
2021-01-06
29 min
Lon.TV Podcast
My 2021 Tech Predictions! Biotech, ARM PCs, Self Driving Cars, and More
See all of this week's mentioned videos: http://lon.tv/ww333 - This week we look at my tech predictions for 2021! We'll check back in a year and see how I did. What do you think the year has in store for us? Let me know in the comments. VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - BioTech: T-Cell Testing at Scale 07:15 - Self Diving Cars 09:03 - ARM Mostly on the Mac for 2021 12:09 - Satellite Broadband 14:36 - Virtual Reality 18:54 - Supporter Thank Yous 19:39 - Helping The Channel 19:51 - My Other Channels 20:32 - Conclusion Subscribe to my email list to get a weekly digest...
2020-12-30
22 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Interview with Bob from RetroRGB ! Maximizing Retro Game Consoles on Modern HDMI TVs
See all of this week's content: http://lon.tv/ww332 - Bob from RetroRGB comes on the show to talk about how to get your old video game consoles working on your modern HDMI HD television. We also look at emulation and FPGAs as alternatives. See Bob's interview of me: http://lon.tv/9p73z and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Interview Intro 02:37 - What is RetroRGB? 05:41 - Emulation vs. FPGA vs. Original Hardware 10:44 - Good vs. Bad Video Scalers 16:17 - Best TVs for Retro Gaming 18:50 - RGB - Why is it better? 24:24 - CRT...
2020-12-23
50 min
Lon.TV Podcast
The Ethics of "Early Access Journalism" - Cyberpunk, Nvidia vs. Hardware Unboxed, and Apple
See mentioned videos & my past week content here: http://lon.tv/ww331 - Two big stories in the tech world this week centered around the same issue: the ethical perils of receiving products early from brands through a practice I call "early access journalism." Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Nvidia vs Hardware Unboxed 03:52 - Why I Never Sign Influencer Agreements 06:11 - Apple and Early Access Journalism 12:05 - Cyberpunk 2077 Scandal 17:37 - Updating My Disclosures 18:24 - Supporter Thank...
2020-12-16
21 min
Lon.TV Podcast
FCC Kills CableCard & The HDHomerun Prime 6 is a Casualty
Buy an HDHomerun Prime 3 on Amazon - http://lon.tv/primedeal - This week we have some sad news that SiliconDust has discontinued the Prime 6 project. But the Prime 3 is now available for sale again at a discount! We'll look at some of the circumstances that led to the cancellation including the FCC's decision to rescind the CableCard mandate. See this week's mentioned content: http://lon.tv/ww330 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s See how I'm using the HDHomerun Prime here: http://lon.tv/dvr2017 VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23...
2020-12-10
22 min
Lon.TV Podcast
My 2020 Tech Products of the Year!
Buy one on Amazon: http://lon.tv/buy2020 (compensated affiliate link) - 2020 is almost over! Here's a list of the top products I've reviewed this year. See all of the individual reviews here: http://lon.tv/bestof2020 and all of this week's mentioned videos: http://lon.tv/ww329 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Criteria 01:00 - Best Computers 05:25 - Gaming 08:32 - Networking 11:48 - Smartphones 13:16 - Video Production 15:03 - Drone 17:06 - Supporter Thank Yous 17:48 - Helping the Channel 18:22 - Week in Review 19:52 - Coming Up This Week 20:32 - My Other Channels 21:43 - Conclusion Subscribe to my...
2020-12-02
23 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Comcast's Data Cap Goes Nationwide - Is Zero Rating Next?
See all of this week's mentioned content: http://lon.tv/ww328 - This week Comcast quietly rolled out their 1.2 TB data cap from select markets to the rest of the country. It takes effect on January 1 with overage charges to begin in March. Is Zero Rating next? Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Data Caps Explained 02:26 - Bandwidth Allocation by Activity 06:29 - Tracking Your Comcast Data Usage 08:03 - Comcast Strikes Back - Against Cord Cutters / Broadcasters 10:59 - Prediction: Zero...
2020-11-24
25 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Starlink Beta Tester Interview ... Using Starlink!
Find Josh's channel here: http://lon.tv/joshstarlink - On this week's episode we interview with Josh Greisen, an early beta tester of the @SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service! See this week's mentioned videos : http://lon.tv/ww326 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s See more Starlink videos: http://lon.tv/starlink VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 Intro 00:28 - Starlink Beta News and Geographic Availability 02:57 - Interview Begins 06:14 - Service Reliability 07:35 - Beta Invitation Process 08:58 - Starlink Hardware 13:24 - Location restrictions? 15:11 - St...
2020-11-22
35 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Why Your Internet Sucks Right Now
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2020-05-23
26 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Interview: All about COVID-19 Antibody Testing with KBMO Diagnostics
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2020-05-09
34 min
Lon.TV Podcast
8 Work From Home Tips !
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2020-04-30
24 min
Lon.TV Podcast
I'm Hit with Dozens of Scams a Day! How you can avoid them and help others too!
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2020-04-04
21 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Coronavirus and its Impact on Tech
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2020-03-31
15 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Starlink Has Competition & Satellite Internet's Impact on Astronomy
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2020-03-10
20 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Special: Lon & RetroRGB discuss FPGAs: Are They The Future of Retro Gaming? MiSTer, Analogue and more!
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2019-10-05
50 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Lon.TV Podcast Episode 1: Emulation with Retroarch's Hunter Kaller
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2018-04-06
1h 08
Lon.TV Podcast
Lon.TV Podcast 0 : Newegg Responds and CT Department of Revenue Services Commissioner
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2018-03-07
42 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Weekly Wrapup 176 - Canary Security Camera Bait and Switch, How Old Are Lon.TV viewers? And More
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2017-11-15
26 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Bob Mills of Ouya talks about the little console that could
Ouya is an Android based game console that has attracted a number of independent developers. it began as a kickstarter, raising more than $8 million. The Ouya "games guy" Bob Mills joined me to chat about the console's beginnings and where it might be headed next. See my other interviews at http://lon.tv/interviews --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lon-seidman/support
2014-08-18
39 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Andreas Goeldi of Pixability on Why Consumer Electronics Brands Should Care about YouTube Creators
Andreas Goeldi from Pixability joins us to talk about a research study he conducted into the interaction of consumer electronics brands and independent content creators on YouTube. Goeldi offers some fascinating insights on how to create a successful product review channel but also what brands should be thinking about when it comes to this emerging medium. Out of the billions of YouTube video views on consumer electronics, only a small fraction of those views go to the manufacturers themselves. A bulk of content consumed about consumer electronics is on channels from independent YouTubers like you and me. Read the study...
2014-08-18
22 min
Lon.TV Podcast
Michael Kaiser from the National Cyber Security Alliance on two factor authentication
Today we're talking with Michael Kaiser from the National Cyber Security Alliance. His organization is sponsoring the Two Steps Ahead Tour, where they are traveling to cities throughout the United States to encourage people to begin using two-factor authentication for their email and social media accounts. Protecting yourself online is incredibly important, especially given just how vulnerable our passwords are. Two factor authentication is very easy to set up on most services. Here's a video I made two years ago about setting it up on Google accounts: http://lon.tv/uwyku --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2014-08-18
21 min