Best Pixel Perfect Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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High School Musical 2:37:43

5d ago2:37:43

2:37:43

High School Musical was a watershed moment for Disney Channel Original Movies, when they crossed over from odd, throwaway curiosities about mermen and telepathic horses, into huge mainstream success, with hit albums, merchandise and two bona fide stars in the form of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. With all that being said however, it is still recog…

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AI politicians, the voice of Her and animal communications 49:10

17d ago49:10

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As the UK’s general elections approach, we take a closer look at some of the novel characters emerging in the race to leadership. This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Michael Katell, an Ethics Fellow in the Turing’s Public Policy Programme, to discuss AI Steve – the chatbot standing in this year’s election. Smera gives the lowdown on Scarlett J…

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The Even Stevens Movie 2:16:21

19d ago2:16:21

2:16:21

The Even Stevens Movie (2003) is the culmination of three years and 65 episodes of television, which we have seen precisely none of. However, that's not going to stop us from recapping this wild movie, in which the Stevens family think they've won a dream vacation to a paradise island, only to end up unwitting participants in a cruel reality show. …

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My Date with the President's Daughter 2:12:16

1M ago2:12:16

2:12:16

Can you think of any scenario in which you abscond with the President's daughter and don't end the night being killed by the secret service? Well, Disney can. In My Date With the President's Daughter (1998), regular teen Duncan Fletcher asks a girl at the mall on a date, only to discover later that she's the literal DOTUS. When Hallie decides to es…

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Misinformation in democracy, a robot who serves apples and generative porn 37:44

1M ago37:44

37:44

We’re back for a brand new series of too long didn’t read! This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Megan Hughes of the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security to inform us about misinformation during election periods, and assures us to not always believe the hype. Smera and Jonah also discuss some of the latest breakthroughs with robo…

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Go Figure 2:15:31

2M ago2:15:31

2:15:31

Ice. What is it? Science can only begin to guess. But without it we would not have figure skating or ice hockey, the two sports at the heart of this week's DCOM, Go Figure. Katelin Kingsford is a world class figure skater, but to afford training from the world's top coach she must accept an ice hockey scholarship to a prestigious school. Will Katel…

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Google AI phone at unbeatable value 21:40

2M ago21:40

21:40

Join us as we sit down with a special guest from Google to uncover the secrets of the Pixel 8a, the latest addition to the Pixel family. We delve deep into what makes this mid-range marvel stand out, from its powerful AI capabilities and impressive camera to its commitment to sustainability and long-term software support. Discover how the Pixel 8a …

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Pixel Perfect 2:26:48

2M ago2:26:48

2:26:48

How many great bands have never found mainstream success because their lead singer stands there singing, instead of rolling around on the floor doing yoga and the splits and stuff? It is literally millions. That's the predicament the band The Zettabytes find themselves in in Disney Channel Original Movie Pixel Perfect - that is until they meet Lore…

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Don't Trash It, Fix It! The Right to Repair Revolution 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

Ready for a tech world where you can fix what you own? Join us as we celebrate the Right to Repair movement, and push for a more sustainable and consumer-friendly future. We'll explore why repairing should be easy, affordable, and a joyful act of ownership and how Google is driving meaningful changes in legislation to support a consumer's right to …

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The Scream Team 2:09:53

3M ago2:09:53

2:09:53

We're halfway to Halloween, Mom Can't Cook fans, so what better way to celebrate than with a spooky DCOM! This week it's 2002's The Scream Team, which is, confusingly, about a group of ghosts called The Soul Patrol. It's also about Ian and Claire, two kids whose grandfather passes away, but unfortunately gets his soul crushed in the fist of an evil…

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Wrist Revolution: Making the most of your Pixel Watch 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

Join us as we sit down with Ryan Krems, a product manager with over a decade of experience in the world of wearables. From his early days at Fitbit to the Google Pixel Watch, Ryan shares his unique insights into the incredible transformation of wearable technology. Discover how constraints like battery life and size have been overcome, and how wear…

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Tldr Special - AI UK 2024 24:18

3M ago24:18

24:18

In this special episode ahead of series two, Smera and Jonah give us a whistle-stop tour of the UK’s national showcase of data science and AI - AI UK. The event’s producer, Lillian Hughes talks us through some of the programme highlights and Smera and Jonah chat to participants including Michael Wooldridge (University of Oxford), Doug Gurr (The Ala…

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Circle (or highlight or scribble) to Search 16:37

3M ago16:37

16:37

Struggling to find what you need on your phone? There's a new sheriff in town, and its name is Circle to Search! This episode dives into this game-changing feature that lets you ditch the app-switching shuffle and search directly from your screen. Imagine – spotting a delicious recipe on Instagram, circling the dish, and instantly finding it online…

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Miracle in Lane 2 2:17:08

3M ago2:17:08

2:17:08

Miracle in Lane 2 tells the inspirational story of Justin Yoder, the first person with a disability to compete in the All American Soapbox Derby, and also presumably the first person to sit in a Disney screening room watching a movie about his life that inexplicably features loads of scenes of his parents going to town on each other. Frankie Muniz …

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Get Ready to 'Wow!' Pixel Video Boost Upgrades Your Videos 17:44

4M ago17:44

17:44

Tired of disappointing videos that look grainy and shaky? Pixel 8 Pro's Video Boost is here to transform your footage! We spoke with product managers Kevin Fu and Lillian Chen, who revealed the secret sauce: by harnessing the power of the cloud, Video Boost applies Google's advanced HDR+ algorithm to the entirety of your video. The result? Studio-q…

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Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board 2:02:59

3M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

The iconic good-vibes surfin', boardin' legend from Johnny Tsunami (1999) makes a glorious return to the Disney Channel in 'Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board' (2007)! Johnny returns to O‘ahu, Hawaii for his grandfather's wedding, but finds the island paradise under the cruel yoke of a gang of mountainboarding teens! Can Johnny save his increasingly la…

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Tired of Outdated Phones? The Pixel's 7-Year Update Plan Might Be Your Answer 20:52

4M ago20:52

20:52

Google recently made a splash by announcing an industry-leading 7 years of software updates for its Pixel smartphones. But what does this actually mean for users? In this episode, we sit down with Seang Chau, Google's VP of Devices & Services Software, to break down this unprecedented move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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#23 - Tailwind V4, Layoffs, Do It Anyways, Astro DB 1:25:21

4M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

Lots has happened this week! New alpha preview of Tailwind V4, more very unexpected layoffs of great people, Jason Lengstorf kicked off the "Do It Anyways" movements, and Astro launched a database! Website: https://navbar.tech Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Build a Twitter Clone with the Next.js App Router and Supabase (free egghead cou…

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#22 - Long hair, gamified LMS, Pixel Perfect workshop and new Na 1:19:58

4M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Simon and Jon have been busy! Check out this episode to learn about their adventures with long hair, using Kent C Dodds' gamified LMS to run a Pixel Perfect workshop and how you can suggest topics on the new Navbar website Website: https://navbar.tech Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Build a Twitter Clone with the Next.js App Router and S…

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Conquering Your Zzz's with Fitbit 22:31

4M ago22:31

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March is Sleep Awareness Month, and with busy schedules and endless to-do lists, quality sleep often gets pushed aside. But this year, Fitbit is here to help you prioritize your slumber and unlock the power of a good night's rest. Learn more from Dr. Conor Heneghan, PhD, Senior Staff Research Scientist, and Dr. Logan Schneider, M.D., Clinical Lead …

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The Jennie Project 2:11:11

4M ago2:11:11

2:11:11

Apes. What are they all about? Can we trust them? Are they going to go ballistic and destroy our houses? If only there were some way we could ask them. Well friends, there is: sign language, the communication method that can be learned by apes. Unfortunately the ape in this movie, Jennie, isn't really interested in learning sign language, and is mo…

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#21 - We're back! 56:38

4M ago56:38

56:38

It took 14 months but Jon and Simon are talking again! Check out this episode to hear all about the future of the Navbar podcast. Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Build a Twitter Clone with the Next.js App Router and Supabase (free egghead course): https://egghead.io/courses/build-a-twitter-clone-with-the-next-js-app-router-and-supabase-1…

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#20 - Navigating Burnout 1:23:52

4M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

Creating content is awesome but keeping up with that consistent schedule and watching metrics that very clearly tell you whether you are doing well or not is not always the healthiest for the brain. In this episode, Simon and Jon discuss their own personal burnout stories and try to set themselves more realistic goals for the future. Pro Tailwind: …

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#19 - What is Remix? 1:31:58

4M ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Remix is a tool to build websites, fast! In this episode Jon and Simon discuss what Remix is and why it is so awesome! Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Want more NavBar? 🍔🍫 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_navbar 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZK0v8TNlCbizOkbIxQwmw Enjoy these podcasts? Simon and Jon create lots of cont…

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#18 - Screencasting Hiccups 59:14

4M ago59:14

59:14

Screencasting setups can make things incredibly complex and fragile. In this episode, Simon takes us through some of his recent hiccups that caused him to lose huge recording sessions. Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Build a Twitter Clone with the Next.js App Router and Supabase (free egghead course): https://egghead.io/courses/build-a-t…

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#17 - What is Next.js? 1:29:36

4M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

Next.js is a tool to build websites, fast! In this episode Jon takes Simon through why Next.js is so awesome and powerful! Next.js: https://nextjs.org Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Build a Twitter Clone with the Next.js App Router and Supabase (free egghead course): https://egghead.io/courses/build-a-twitter-clone-with-the-next-js-app-…

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Sounds Like Pixel Perfect: Designing the Sonic Identity of Your Google Phone 24:02

4M ago24:02

24:02

Have you ever stopped to appreciate the satisfying clicks, chimes, and melodies that bring your Pixel phone to life? In this episode, we journey into the unseen world of sound design with the Pixel Sounds team, the talented minds behind the unique auditory identity of your Google phone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Get Ready to Fall in Love with Your Pixel (Again) 10:28

5M ago10:28

10:28

Pixel fans, hold onto your hats! The March Feature Drop is here, and we're diving into the coolest new features. From new productivity tools to advanced health features, prepare to be wowed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Going to the Mat 2:17:45

4M ago2:17:45

2:17:45

Jace Newfield is a New Yorker through and through. He loves jazz music, playing baseball in Central Park and, of course, the great taste of an egg cream. He's also a person who is blind, although in a place like the Big Apple, he lives a normal life with his friends. But when his family uproots and moves Jace to Utah, he finds himself struggling wi…

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Can of Worms 2:11:11

5M ago2:11:11

2:11:11

We all feel like we don't belong on this planet now and then, but very few of us choose to construct an intergalactic satellite communications dish in our backyard to beg aliens to come and pick us up, and even fewer of us have those calls answered by a talking dog with a necklace made of lips. Not so Mike Pillsbury, an awkward computer genius who …

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Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off 2:02:48

5M ago2:02:48

2:02:48

Imagine, if you will, some cooking. Seems pretty normal, right? Well get this: it was done by a BOY. Sorry to shock you with such a mind shattering scenario, listeners, but you'll need to be thusly prepared for this week's episode which is about Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off, a movie in which baseball-loving teen Eddie Ogden discovers a passion f…

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Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior 2:14:45

6M ago2:14:45

2:14:45

Welcome back, podcast fans, to Mom Can't Cook! This week we're recapping 2006's Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, a film that attempts to be a martial arts movie, a high school drama, a wacky fish out of water comedy and a thoughtful examination of the pressures affecting first and second generation immigrants. Does it succeed? Kind of! DCOM royalty Br…

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The Perfect Storm of Tech 15:09

6M ago15:09

15:09

As technologies reshape the world around us, how are consumers and businesses navigating the shifts that transform the way we live, work, and interact? Unmask the factors behind rising fraud, pitfalls of rapid technological convergence, and the ethical considerations confronting businesses in the age of artificial intelligence.…

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Series wrap up: Listeners questions answered and the stories that didn’t make the cut 17:26

7M ago17:26

17:26

In this, the final episode of this season of tldr, Smera and Jonah delve into their post bag and attempt answer some listeners’ questions. Also, Jonah asks Smera about some of the stories that didn't make the cut for this series. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where t…

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A Very Nutty Christmas 2:33:59

7M ago2:33:59

2:33:59

Happy Holidays, Mom Can't Cook listeners! We got you this episode, about a film in which Melissa Joan Hart falls in love with a sexual nutcracker. MJH plays Kate Holiday, an overworked baker who has to make 15,000 cookies for the army for some reason. But when she receives a magic nutcracker that turns into a man for some reason, it rekindles her l…

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How Santa could implement AI and the career journey of our AI professional 18:16

7M ago18:16

18:16

In this special festive episode Smera and Jonah are recruited by Santa and his elves to discuss how AI could increase productivity for the festive friends at this busy time of year. Jonah also asks Smera all about her professional journey that led to her becoming a researcher in Data Justice and Global Ethical Futures. With new developments in arti…

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AI gods, child protection and Britcoin 36:08

7M ago36:08

36:08

In this week’s episode, Jessie stands in for Jonah and alongside Smera, the pair explore new AI-worshipping religions, the ever-growing concerns around children and online pornography, and the emergence of a new kind of digital currency. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's…

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The Ultimate Christmas Present 1:53:32

7M ago1:53:32

1:53:32

It's the holiday season folks, so this week we're cracking into a seasonal DCOM: the impossibly festive sounding The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000). The movie tells the story of Allie and Sam, two teenage girls who steal Santa's weather machine, which you'll notice, isn't a thing Santa is known for having. If he were known for having a weather m…

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Internet shutdowns, Pixel perfect art analysis and the AI will see you now 38:46

8M ago38:46

38:46

In this week’s episode, Jonah and Smera tackle internet shutdowns, drawing from recent global events to understand the wide-reaching impacts of disconnectivity; Jonah gets philosophical (again) discussing the latest technology being used to analyse art and Smera warns of the dangers of trusting a chatbot with our mental health. This show comes with…

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Superfans Ask: Your Questions Answered 11:06

8M ago11:06

11:06

Join us as we answer questions submitted by our passionate Pixel Superfan community. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from the latest Pixel features to your most burning questions about Google's hardware and software ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned Pixel user or just curious about what all the buzz is about, this episode is for you. Learn m…

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In-effective altruism, a brief history of cyber security and can AI read minds? 37:18

8M ago37:18

37:18

In this week's episode, Jonah and Smera talk celebs, CEO's and Open AI's rollercoaster week, the pair look back at some of recent history's worst cybercrime attacks and we learn about the incredible potential of ChatGPT in neuroscience. Plus, the cutting-edge AI that can predict heart attacks up to ten years before they happen. With new development…

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Right on Track 2:06:10

8M ago2:06:10

2:06:10

Continuing the grand DCOM tradition of trying to get you to care about niche sports, this week's episode is about Right on Track (2003), which takes us deep into the highly competitive world of *checks notes* junior drag racing. Here we meet Erica Enders and her sister Courtney, junior dragster prodigies who struggle to be taken seriously because o…

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Chip Chat 21:47

8M ago21:47

21:47

New chip, new episode with Prasad! Rachid Finge is sitting down with Prasad Modali, one of the experts behind Tensor, to learn about the powerhouse chip that’s powering Pixel’s latest devices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Will Plutocrats be the first to mine in space? Not really artificial, not especially intelligent and ’On that farm he had robots, with a bot bot here and a bot bot there.’ 33:04

8M ago33:04

33:04

This week Smera and Jonah go outer space to discuss mineral sourcing, they explore how the terms we use to describe machine learning, need to be properly understood and they ask if AI in agriculture is a muddy step in the right direction. Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science…

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Hot Chips, Exploitation in AI and ’Is it a bird, is it a plane? No it’s Supercomputer!’ 34:43

8M ago34:43

34:43

This week Smera explains to Jonah some of the intricacies of the global 'Chip War'. They explore claims of labour exploitation in the name of AI safety, and discuss how many whales you can fit inside a supercomputer. Smera tells us how deepfakes are being used for good during Diwali and the team enjoy a brand new DJ GEF inspired remix of the intro …

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too long didn’t read trailer 0:37

8M ago0:37

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Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and AI. The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to.By The Alan Turing Institute

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Tower of Terror 1:47:00

8M ago1:47:00

1:47:00

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a Disney ride in which you get in an elevator that flings you up and down for about a minute. As you can probably tell from that description, it's rich with narrative potential, which is why we have 1997's Tower of Terror movie starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst, the movie we're talking about today. Gut…

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The Summit of Safety, Classroom cheatbots and Ladybird subterfuge 30:19

8M ago30:19

30:19

This week Jonah asks Smera the real take-aways from the UK's AI Safety Summit have been, what are the risks, regs and ethics behind using large language models for homework and lesson planning and the technical secrets behind the new Beatles track. Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UKs national institute for dat…

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Pixel Watch: Keeping You Safe and Sound 18:27

9M ago18:27

18:27

This week, Pixel Safety expert Jill Fairchild joins Rachid to discuss how the latest safety updates on the Google Pixel Watch 2 came to life, including new features like Safety Check and Emergency Sharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who’s doing what with my face? AI Safety Summit and Lost in Translation 18:24

9M ago18:24

18:24

Joining Smera this episode is Luca to discuss Google's new controversial face-tuning feature, a discussion on the up-coming AI Safety Summit happening in the UK and how ChatGPT isn't quite ready to take over the entire world yet. Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI. The w…

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