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Publisher |: Hologram Radio

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Design,; Economics,; Tech News,; Technology

Categories Via RSS |: News,; Tech News,; Technology

The Impromptu is a weekly technology podcast, hosted by Michael Norton and Alex Knight. It’s a multi-faceted show discussing how technology, design, and economics converge on topics that matter most to us. We examine the creative process and how the decisions we make, shape our perceptions and lives.

People |: Alex Knight (@zerodistraction),; Michael Norton (@zenimpulse)
Country Of Origin |: Canada
Produced In |: Vancouver, British Columbia
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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0 Available Episodes (60 Total) / Average duration: 00:54:38

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0 Available Episodes (60 Total)Average duration: 00:54:38

Dec 10, 2019

00:58:27

Synopsis: Alex loses his mind over Apple Watch Series 5 LTE setup woes, Mac Pro and XDR display launches, Oculus Quest VR looks like a great update, is 2020 the year for an ARM CPU MacBook, and Away's CEO steps down.

Impromptu-E211.jpg" alt="It's Really Not for You"> Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial.

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Duration: 58:26:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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Dec 03, 2019

00:44:50

Synopsis: Analysts speculate on Apple adding yet another iPhone to next year's line, what are the challenges of 5G modems, and how is Gallium Nitride and mini LED going to change how we manufacture electronics?

Impromptu-E210.png" alt="Wurtzite Crystal Structure"> Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial.

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Duration: 44:49:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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Nov 26, 2019

00:41:48

Synopsis: Tesla launches a Bladerunner-esque electric truck, we follow-up on the general reaction to Valve Software's Half Life Alyx VR, and figure out if Google Stadia is any good.

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Duration: 41:48:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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musk-tweeting-cybertruck-order-140700522.html"> Elon Musk Has Been Tweeting Cybertruck Order Numbers, But They Could Be Inaccurate
Google Stadia

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Nov 19, 2019

00:57:52

Synopsis: Disney+ launches to a massive success, Apple releases the 16" MacBook pro, iOS 13.2.3 is out with bug fixes, and Half Life Alyx VR is announced.

Impromptu-E208.jpg" alt="The MacBook Pro We Needed">

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Duration: 57:52:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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disney-plus-reach-60-143036191.html"> Could Disney Plus Reach 60 Million-90 Million Subscribers Earlier Than Expected?
is-helping-funko-sales-to-pop-190818552.html"> Disney+ is so hot right now that it's helping this toymaker's sales pop
Apple introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the world’s best pro notebook
MacBook Pro 16" 2019 Teardown
13-2-3-now-rolling-out-brings-fixes-for-native-apps-like-mail-photos-notes-7672971.html"> iOS 13.2.3, iPadOS 13.2.3: What's new?
life-sequel-high-end-101715312.html"> New Half-Life sequel to be VR exclusive

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Nov 05, 2019

00:53:14

Synopsis: Twitter bans political ads on their platform, Adobe unleashes Creative Suite updates, and major iOS 13 bugs continue to linger and annoy both users and developers.

Impromptu-E207.jpeg" alt="Banning Political Ads on Social Media">

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Duration: 53:13:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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Oct 29, 2019

00:50:24

Synopsis: We examine the marvelous technologies crammed into the new AirPods Pro. It's hard to believe what Apple has managed to achieve in such a tiny package.

Impromptu-E206.jpg" alt="Putting The ">

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Duration: 50:23:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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AirPods Pro, available October 30

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Oct 22, 2019

01:09:20

Synopsis: We examine the Google Pixel 4 flagship Android phone, and its rather underwhelming performance. Also, the 16" MacBook Pro is real, AirPods Pro, and how Google Stadia could be a game changer.

Impromptu-E205.png" alt="Pixel 4 Impressions">

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Duration: 1:09:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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Google Pixel 4
news-39715.php"> Curious 16-inch MacBook Pro images appear in latest macOS beta
news-39702.php"> Upcoming noise-canceling AirPods Pro to cost $250)

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Oct 08, 2019

00:52:00

Synopsis: Exciting new Microsoft Surface hardware has been revealed, only some of it won't be shipping until next year. We also talk about the perils of pro audio/video software on new macOS releases, new AirPods, new MacBook Pros, and new California "deep fake" laws.

Impromptu-E204.png" alt="2019 Microsoft Surface Hardware">

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Duration: 52:00:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/2019/9/18/macos-catalina-compatibility-the-ultimate-pro-audio-guide-check-it-out-today-to-see-if-the-software-and-plug-ins-you-use-support-apples-1015-yet"> macOS Catalina Compatibility - The Ultimate Pro Audio Guide - Check It Out Today To See If The Software And Plugins You Use Support Apple's 10.15 Yet
New in-ear AirPods with noise cancellation found in iOS 13.2 beta
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Surface Book 2: Which one should you buy?)
California makes ‘deepfake’ videos illegal, but law may be hard to enforce

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Oct 01, 2019

00:44:56

Synopsis: Why are people never happy? This week we look at the release of iOS 13.1.2 as an atypical release, just days after 13.1.1. Fixing bugs and releasing often shows that software is being maintained. Isn't it a good thing? We end with a contemplative subject on how recent overblown "Netflix is doomed" sentiment really is.

Impromptu-E203.jpg" alt="Professional Complainers: iOS Edition">

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Duration: 44:56:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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Sep 24, 2019

00:51:36

Synopsis: With an iPhone 11 Pro Max on hand, we examine the iPhone 11's stellar camera system, which represents a significant leap forward for smartphone photography.

Impromptu-E202.jpg" alt="iPhone 11 Camera System Examined">

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Duration: 51:35:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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Dec 10 | 00:58:27

It's Really Not for You

Dec 03 | 00:44:50

Wurtzite Crystal Structure

Nov 26 | 00:41:48

Tesla Cybertruck

Nov 19 | 00:57:52

The MacBook Pro We Needed

Nov 05 | 00:53:14

Banning Political Ads on Social Media

Oct 29 | 00:50:24

Putting The "Pro" into AirPods

Oct 22 | 01:09:20

Pixel 4 Impressions

Oct 08 | 00:52:00

2019 Microsoft Surface Hardware

Oct 01 | 00:44:56

Perpetual Complainers: iOS Edition

Sep 24 | 00:51:36

iPhone 11 Camera System Examined

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