Best Digital Foundry Podcasts (2024)

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DF Direct Weekly #170: VRR A Crutch For Good Console Perf? Auto SR Tested, Cerny Interview Reaction 2:19:27

26m ago2:19:27

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In the new DF Direct, the team discuss the growing importance of VRR in console gaming - but are we reaching the point where it's becoming essential for good performance? Meanwhile, Rich has some positive things to say about Microsoft's Auto SR upscaling technology, John has much to share on the new Crazy Taxi, and there are some interesting discus…

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Laughing Through the Darkness. How 1 Degree of Separation Uses Humor to Heal Depression and Thoughts of Suicide. 1:08:38

6d ago1:08:38

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can humor save lives? Join me, Jeff Holden, for an extraordinary episode where we'll uncover the potent mix of comedy and mental health with our special guests Brad and Victoria Bonar, and local comedian, DJ Sandhu. These amazing individuals share their raw and real experi…

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DF Direct Weekly #169: FSR 3.1 First Look, Dead Rising Remake, Dragon's Dogma 2... Fixed? 2:00:55

8d ago2:00:55

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In the latest DF Direct Weekly, we take a very early first look at FSR 3.1's improved spatial upscaling, which 'dropped' just prior to recording. The team discuss Capcom's reveal of a NEW Dead Rising remaster/remake, while we have first impressions on a potentially game-changing patch for Dragon's Dogma 2. And just why is PlayStation 5 so technical…

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Episode 130: Pacific Coast Companies CIO Marty Menard on leveraging vendor partners 1:00:51

6d ago1:00:51

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Marty Menard, CIO at Pacific Coast Companies, Inc., joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss leveraging vendor partners, focusing on AI and cybersecurity, the priorities of a family-owned business and more. This episode is sponsored by DataXstream, a leading developer of sales order management solutions on em…

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From Silence to a Sound Solution for Children With Hearing Loss. How CCHAT Prepares Them for Life. 49:15

8d ago49:15

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Learn how one parent with twins born with hearing loss was introduced to an effective support program for children as we share the compelling story of Licia Green, the Development Director for CCHAT (Children's Choice for Hearing and Talking) program. Experience the emotio…

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DF Direct Weekly #168: Starfield Series S 60FPS, New PS2 Emu For PS5, ARM Windows Gaming Disappoints 1:35:47

10d ago1:35:47

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Some practical tests in this week's episode of DF Direct as Rich examines the modded performance modes cropping up for the Xbox Series S version of Starfield - while his £2,000 investment in a Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X Elite translates into some truly awful gaming. Meanwhile, John's been checking out the new PlayStation 2 and PSP emulators f…

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DF Nintendo Direct Special: Metroid Prime 4, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Lego Horizon + More 1:14:19

14d ago1:14:19

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Just when we thought the summer festival of gaming events was over, Nintendo comes out of nowhere with a brand-new Direct featuring a wide rage of excellent titles - not bad for a system reaching the end of its life cycle. John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie team up to share notes on the Direct, including a tech-orientated argument about how it's de…

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Using Theatrical Performance for Student Empowerment; NorCal School of the Arts. 53:11

15d ago53:11

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when theater arts meet social-emotional learning and conflict resolution? Join me, Jeff Holden, in this thought-provoking episode as we shed light on the extraordinary work of the NorCal School of the Arts. We'll explore how this organization seamlessly integr…

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Sandeep Pulavarty, CIO, Paper Transport 18:06

16d ago18:06

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Join Sandeep Pulavarty, CIO at Paper Transport, as he discusses partnership with the C-Suite, building tech innovation, and collaboration across the organization.By IDG

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DF Direct Weekly #167: Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft Forward, Gears of War 'CG', Sweeney's Prophecy 1:47:29

17d ago1:47:29

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John, Alex and a freshly returned Rich deliver a 'come down' Direct that's a little more relaxed after the mania of the summer showcase events. The team bemoan the state of the Ubisoft Forward stream quality, ruining the visual quality of some great games, then move onto the discourse surrounding the Gears of War: E-Day cinematic. John's excited ab…

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Nintendo Direct Predictions: Metroid Prime 4 in 2025, Fantasian, New F-Zero, Kirby Deluxe 1:26:47

17d ago1:26:47

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Send us a Text Message. The first General Nintendo Direct of 2024 is upon us & there is much excitement around what Nintendo may potentially show us in the presentation. Will we get a first-look at Metroid Prime 4? A new F-Zero game? Could we get a 3DS Remaster of a classic game like Kirby Planet Robobot or Kid Icarus: Uprising? What do you third-p…

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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: How Horses Are Healers of Trauma, Abuse, Addiction and More. 1:07:42

28d ago1:07:42

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can horses really sense human emotions? Join me, Jeff Holden, as I uncover the profound mental health benefits of equine assisted therapy with Donna Eckwortzel, Founder and Executive Director of Hearts Landing Ranch. Donna’s unique program at Hearts Landing Ranch allows pa…

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DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase 2024 - The Best Games Show In Years? 1:43:28

24d ago1:43:28

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Microsoft's Xbox 2024 Showcase turned out to be an excellent presentation, with banger after banger. In this new DF Direct Special, John Linneman, Alex Battaglia and Oliver Mackenzie break down the show with their reactions to each of the key games before moving on to discuss the somewhat underwhelming hardware line-up - plus comments on Phil Spenc…

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DF Direct Weekly #166: Summer Games Fest, PS5 '8K' Labelling, AutoSR Microsoft Upscaling! 2:19:10

24d ago2:19:10

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The summer game showcase events are now in full swing and in this new episode of DF Direct Weekly, it's John, Oliver and Alex at mics, discussing the games of Summer Games 'Fest', along with other big new stories of the week. What's going on with the removal of the 8K label from the PS5 box? What do the team make of the PC adaptor for PSVR2 - and w…

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Xbox Showcase Predictions: Gears 6, Silksong Date, New Hardware, Multiplat Plans & More 2:16:07

1M ago2:16:07

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Send us a Text Message. It's time for the Xbox Showcase & expectations are high on the upcoming show. Following a controversial Sony State of Play, Microsoft finds itself in an opportune position to deliver a strong showcase that gives consumers confidence in the future of the brand. Will they do it? The potential is there; but will Xbox deliver? W…

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Episode 129: Northwestern Mutual’s CIO Jeff Sippel on productivity gains with AI 1:00:14

29d ago1:00:14

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Jeff Sippel, Executive Vice President and CIO at Northwestern Mutual, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss productivity gains with AI, evolving financial planning tools, new approaches to customer data and more.By IDG

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Addressing the Non-Profit Landscape of Sustainability & Leadership with Impact Foundry's Kim Tucker. 1:06:34

1M ago1:06:34

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if nonprofits could thrive with the same professionalism and efficiency as for-profit businesses? Join me as I sit down with Kim Tucker from The Impact Foundry to dissect the evolving landscape of nonprofit business models and capacity building. Kim unpacks the shift …

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DF Direct Weekly #165: State of Play Reaction, Sony PC Strategy, COD Black Ops 6 on Game Pass 2:32:40

1M ago2:32:40

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With the DF team meeting up with IGN this week, this Direct comes to you straight from IGN's UK studio. Rich, John and Alex talk Sony State of Play, from the sublime Astro Bot to the distinctly unimpressive Concord. Meanwhile, the team discuss Sony's intention to sell PS5s from its PC ports and the big news that COD Black Ops 6 will be day one on G…

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Episode 128: Rimini Street’s Eric Helmer and the top questions to ask about vendor support 1:00:38

1M ago1:00:38

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Eric Helmer, SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Rimini Street, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss the truth about "tech debt," the top questions to ask about vendor support, what to know about enterprise software risks and more. This episode is sponsored by Rimini Street, a leading provider of expert softw…

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How Personalized Pathways Yield Better Results for Neurodiverse Adults; The Meristem Story. 49:27

1M ago49:27

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Imagine a world where neurodiversity is not only understood but celebrated for the unique strengths it brings to our society. Erin Schirm of Meristem joins me for a transformative conversation on how this organization is fostering independence and opening doors to employme…

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DF Direct Weekly #164: FSR3 Console Frame-Gen Tested! Hellblade 2 Reaction, IGN Buys Gamer Network 2:26:10

1M ago2:26:10

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FSR3 frame generation comes to consoles and Rich and John have tested it! That's the lead story in a new Direct that covers the controversy surrounding Hellblade 2, the upcoming launch of Snapdragon X Elite laptops and much, much more. Tom Morgan also joins the panel this week to discuss the arrival of TopSpin 2K25, the latest in the Paper Mario Sw…

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Social Venture Partners: How Collective Philanthropy Supports Impactful Giving. 32:44

2M ago32:44

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Have you ever wondered how your individual skills and resources could make a profound difference in your community? Join me as I talk with Brad Squires, CEO of Social Venture Partners (SVP). He'll explain venture philanthropy, a model where engagement goes far beyond writi…

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DF Direct Weekly #163: Ghost of Tsushima PC Tested, Big Changes At Sony, GTA 6 'Delay', Red Dead PC! 2:11:17

2M ago2:11:17

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Another massive episode kicks off with the team sharing initial hands-on impressions of Ghost of Tsushima's impressive PC ports, while big changes are PlayStation are discussed - along with the revelation that half of Sony's monthly active users are still on PS4. Grand Theft Auto 6 is pushed back to later in 2025, and there's the enticing possibili…

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Satya Jayadev, Vice President & CIO, Skyworks Solutions 16:55

2M ago16:55

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Join Satya Jayadev, Vice President & CIO at Skyworks Solutions, as he discusses leadership, digital transformation, and the connection between technology and business excellence.By IDG

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Episode 127: Principal Financial CIO Kathy Kay on balancing traditional AI and genAI 56:23

2M ago56:23

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Kathy Kay, CIO at Principal Financial, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss balancing traditional AI vs. genAI, serving customers holistically (not just digitally), nurturing an inclusive company culture and more.By IDG

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Substance Use Disorder: How Granite Wellness is Transforming Recovery. 40:15

2M ago40:15

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This episode unlocks the secrets of Granite Wellness Centers' innovative approach to treating substance use disorder as CEO, Victoria Blacksmith takes us behind the scenes of their life-changing programs. Be inspired by the diverse range of services tailored to preempt sub…

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DF Direct Weekly #162: Xbox Studio Shutdown Crisis, Switch 2 Confirmed, ROG Ally X Specs Reaction 2:11:52

2M ago2:11:52

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There's anger, bafflement and frustration this week as John, Rich and Alex discuss Microsoft's decision to close one studio that created one of the greatest immersive games ever made and another studio that's just delivered a BAFTA-winning, critically acclaimed rhythm action game... so what is going on at Xbox right now? Beyond that, the team discu…

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Sowing, Growing and Cultivating Community. The Soil Born Farm Story. 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... There's a magical quality to the story of Soil Born Farms, a tale of transformation and community that encapsulates the very essence of urban agriculture's potential. As Sean Harrison takes us back to the early days of his pioneering journey, we can't help but feel the pul…

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Episode 126: Sri Adusumilli, Chief Information Officer, TruckPro LLC 12:30

2M ago12:30

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Join Sri Adusumilli, CIO at TruckPro LLC, as he discusses transforming business, leading and building teams, and building business and technology strategy.By IDG

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DF Direct Weekly #161: Starfield Performance Upgrade, PS5 Pro GPU Info, New Switch 2 Reports 2:07:50

2M ago2:07:50

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The latest DF Direct Weekly sees Rich, Oliver and Alex at the mics (John returns in the next episode!) discussing Bethesda's unique approach to Starfield's upcoming display mode upgrades, while there's concern about the health of console gaming in the wake of poor AMD gaming revenue. Rich talks PS5 Pro GPU details - including caches, clock speeds a…

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Raley's Food for Families: Quality Nourishment Feeds Hope and Health to Replace Hunger. 41:36

2M ago41:36

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Journey with me down the aisles as I speak with Chelsea Minor, VP, Community Impact and Public Affairs at The Raley Companies and Executive Director of Food for Families. Chelsea shares her inspiring tale of weaving community service into the fabric of business. Our conver…

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DF Direct Weekly #160: Fallout 4 Upgrade Issues, Avatar 40fps Tested, Paper Mario Switch Preview 2:15:37

2M ago2:15:37

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In this 160th edition, it's Tom Morgan joining Rich and Alex to discuss the latest gaming and technology news. There's good news and bad news with Fallout 4's new 'next-gen' upgrade, Rich is impressed with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's new 40fps mode for PS5 and Series X, while Alex talks us through the latest path-tracing innovations revealed at …

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When Nintendo Switch 2 Will Be Announced & What that Tells Us About Its Launch 1:24:01

2M ago1:24:01

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Send us a Text Message. There is much anticipation about the Nintendo Switch 2 & though many details remain unknown, the biggest of them is when will it be announced... We discuss the numerous windows of opportunity Nintendo has ahead of itself in 2024 to announce the Switch 2 and how each of these widows will play a role in the timing of when the …

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Advocacy in Action: CASA's Relevance & Necessity in the Foster Care System. 58:58

3M ago58:58

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Have you ever pondered the inner workings of the foster care system and the unsung heroes guiding children through it? Carol Noreen, Executive Director of CASA Sacramento, joins me today to shine a spotlight on the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, revealin…

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2024 State of the CIO Report, with Rachael Ferranti, VP Corporate Marketing, Foundry 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Join Rachael Ferranti, VP Corporate Marketing at Foundry as she discusses the 2024 State of the CIO Report. Host Lee Rennick and Rachel reflect on technology themes within the report that coincide with issues discussed with guests on the CIO Leadership Live show.By IDG

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DF Direct Weekly #159: PS5 Pro Ultra Boost Mode, Ghost of Tsushima PC Specs, Kingdom Come 2 2:07:03

3M ago2:07:03

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PS5 Pro... ultra boost mode? Rich, Oliver and Alex discuss the possibilities of how Sony's new console can improve existing games, before moving on to discussion of Ghost of Tsushima's PC specs and the 'PlayStation Overlay'. The team mull over the highly attractive Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 trailer, Oliver tests emulation on Apple while Rich gets…

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Transforming Lives and Neighborhoods: Rebuilding Together Sacramento's Bonnie Patterson Shares How. 45:45

3M ago45:45

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Listen in as Executive Director Bonnie Patterson from Rebuilding Together Sacramento joins me to share the incredible story of how a modest volunteer initiative blossomed into a robust nonprofit organization, touching countless lives along the way. With a legacy that began…

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DF Direct Weekly #158: Xbox Forward Compatibility, Fallout 4 Upgrade, FSR 3 on Consoles 2:04:10

3M ago2:04:10

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What's going on with Microsoft's new game preservation team and commitment to forward compatibility? Alex, Rich and Oliver rake over the details - such as they are. Meanwhile, there's discussion over Fallout 4's upcoming current-gen upgrade, while the new Star Wars Outlaws story trailer gets the DF breakdown. And with FSR 3 frame-gen coming to cons…

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Breakthrough Sacramento: Setting the Stage for Student Success For Over 30 Years. 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Ever wondered how a summer program can transform a child's future? Breakthrough Sacramento's 30th anniversary is a testament to the staying power of education and mentorship. Join me as Faith Galati, the dedicated Executive Director of Breakthrough Sacramento, shares the f…

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DF Direct Weekly #157: Hellblade 2 Reaction, PS Portal Hack, Ambitious XeSS Improvements 2:10:59

3M ago2:10:59

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A wide range of Hellblade 2 previews emerged last week, but what have we learned about the game and is the dynamic resolution 30fps revelation in any way surprising? John, Rich and Alex share their thoughts while also sharing reactions to the latest chapter in the PS Portal hack story and Nightdive's POed remaster non-April fool. Alex shares news o…

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Episode 124: Eaton CIO Katrina Redmond on optimizing AI and digital services 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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Katrina Redmond, CIO at global power management company Eaton, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss intelligent power management, optimizing AI, ML and digital services, advancing the BrightLayer ecosystem, enabling IT skillset growth and more.By IDG

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Healing and Hope. How Kids First Empowers Families Through Support & Collaboration 53:53

3M ago53:53

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This episode has a special space in our catalog as Kids First was the very first non profit to have been recorded back during the pandemic. Since that first episode was all about the virtual event, it seemed only fair to bring it up do date to help get the story told of al…

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We Need to Have a Talk About Gaming in 2024... 1:40:22

3M ago1:40:22

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Send us a Text Message. It's time for you to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & its concerning, uncertain future. The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show.By Direct Feed Games, Nate The Hate, Modern Vintage Gamer

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DF Direct Weekly #156: Xbox's Radical Future, Series X All-Digital, Xbox Handheld 2:03:49

3M ago2:03:49

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This week's show is dominated by Xbox news in the wake of a new interview with Phil Spencer strongly indicating a big change in direction for the Xbox platform and by extension, its hardware. There's also talk of what form an Xbox handheld may take, while leaked photography of a white Xbox Series X 'All Digital' console brings about bafflement from…

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Why Nintendo Switch 2 Was Delayed & Impact on 2024, Reveal Timing & More -- What We Know 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

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Send us a Text Message. The Nintendo Switch 2 release is now expected in early 2025 & questions remain -- why was it delayed & how will this move impact Nintendo's 2024? With the delay now all but confirmed, Nintendo's 2024 has been reshaped, as reveal timing for Switch 2 remains a mystery & the Switch shows its age. The Gaming Blender Could you de…

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