No matter the brilliance of your offerings, hitting your brand stride takes time. For Alex Gagné of Chez Gagné, reaching her 10th anniversary is the ultimate validation — but that doesn't mean this fantastic founder is slowing down anytime soon. This LA house of design debuted a decade back with just letterpress cards, but has since evolved into a …

Accelerating Autonomy – the AI-Drive Race to the Future. Melbourne Marvels: Majestic Movie Magic Manifests at University. Cinematic Clarity: Sydney’s Cinematographer Shines with Superb 18K Technology. Ad Clicks for Votes: The Power of Social Media in Swinging Elections. Digital Doubles Debate: Decoding Deepfakes with Tech Titans. Supercomputer Sale…

Blue Batteries for Baby Safety: A Colourful Caution against Coin Cells. Printed Perfection: Pioneering Progress in Polymer Palaces. AI Alert Advances: Saving Lives with Smart Technology. Password Protection Paradigm: UK’s Pioneering Policy. Rapid Rails: Revolutionising US Travel with Speed and Sustainability. Phishing Fiasco: Foiling a Formidable F…

Scooter Surge: Self-Sailing E-Scooters Set to Simplify City Streets. Smartphone Savvy Tots: Tackling Tech Trends in Tiny Hands. Slope Storing Success: Securing Snow Seasons against Climate Change. Fuel-Efficient Futures: Google Guides Greener Paths. Sunny Shares: A Community's Solar Solution Sprouts in Australia. Tinder’s ‘Share My Date’: A Safer S…

Precision Paintball Protection: A Closer Look at AI-Enhanced Home Security. Smart Security: Swann's AI Doorbell Deters Dubious Doorstep Dwellers. Magnetic Marvels: China’s Maglev Might Makes 4,000 km/h Milestone. Batteries Buzzing in Backyards: Power Tools Pivot from Petrol. Step-Powered Purification: Body Static Fuels Water Safety. Griefbots and G…

Robotic Rendezvous: Apple's Ambitious Automation Ambitions. Masts Multiply, Mobiles Maximised: The 5G Leap for Longer Battery Life. Sydney Scam Storm: Millions of Misleading Messages Mailed. AI Alerts Against Addiction: Battling the Bondage of the Screen. Digital Dexterity: Remembering with AI's Assistance. Autopilot Agony: Tesla Settles After Fata…

Fibre Optic Feats: Breaking Bandwidth Barriers with Astonishing Speeds. Thermal Thrills: Bentley's Blazing Breakthrough in Night Vision Tech. Paper Planes and Robotic Precision: A Soaring Success. Breath-Powered Batteries: Body Oxygen Fuels Future Implants. Vinyl Victories: Spin Success Stories Surpass CDs Second Year Straight. Artificial Aptitude:…

This week Amanda and Victoria discuss Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie, Manifest Destiny, the Minnesota Massacre, the lie of Westward expansion and why neither host can spell prairie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unfortunately-required/support

Nursebots Navigating: Silicon Valley’s AI Solution to Healthcare. Chess by Thought: Neuralink’s Novel Noggin Navigation. Spintronics Sparks Smarts: A Leap into Brain-like Computing. Fukushima’s Flight: Drones Dive into Decades – Long Debris Dilemma. Solar Spectacle: Smartphone Sleuths Sought for Sun Study. AI Alliances: Advancing against Internatio…

Signal Shift: Steering Towards Self-Driving Safety. Vegemite’s Vital Role in Vanquishing Vexing E-Waste Volumes. WindWing Wonders: Revolutionising Shipping with Sails. Creative Carbon: Ballooning the Boundaries of Energy Storage. Remarkable Recycling: Transforming Timber Trash into Trendy Trinkets. Aussie Abodes’ AI Ambition: Supercharging Suburban…

Data on the Drive: Automakers and Insurers Have a Secret Pact. Airbnb Axes Indoor Cameras: A Clear Victory for Visitor Privacy. Digital Doppelgängers: Alexsandrah’s AI Alter Ego Aims for Modelling Marvel. Quantum Quest: Google’s Grand Gamble for Practical Purposes. Pioneering Plastics: Paco Industries Propels PET into Perpetual Recycling. Sensation…

Record stores have a day (April 20), independent bookstores have a day (April 27), and even independent pet stores have a day (September 28). But what about the independent card and gift shop? Thanks to my incredible guest today, now they do! Kristina Burkey of Calliope Paperie in Natick, Massachusetts, is the founder of International Stationery St…

Smartwatch Saviours: The Wearable Tech Guarding Lives. Jolly JAX: Xero’s Chatbot Charges into Invoice Chasing. Scam Surge Scare: Telcos Tackle Troublesome Text Regulation. Solar Seas: Illuminating the Depths with Autonomous Underwater Explorers. Self-Driving Surge: Waymo’s Widespread Wheels Win Regulatory Nod. Futuristic Feasts: 3D-Printed Protein …

This week Amanda and Victoria discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unfortunately-required/support

Breathtaking Barbie Buzz: Pink Phones Poised to Provoke. Titanium Transformation: Trailblazing Tech Tackles Tough Tasks. Porcine Pioneers: Gene-Edited Pigs Poised to Prevent PRRS Pandemic. Digital Deities: The Dilemma of AI Afterlives. Doom on the Lawn: Mowing down Hellpawn with Husqvarna’s High-Tech Mower. Swifties’ Streaming Surge: Telstra Tackle…

Synthetic Spectacles: Sora’s Stir in AI Video Generation. Mars Habitat Huddle: Volunteers Wanted for Nasa’s Next Simulation Sojourn. Social Media Showdown: Cities Sue for the Sake of Young Minds. Space Junk Sleuth: Astroscale’s Orbital Odyssey. Current Creations: Diving into the Depths of Tidal Turbine Triumphs. Brilliant Brains behind BioSpine: Pi…

Producers of The Neon Handshake and Transmit Disrupt Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lövström join Scott from Sweden to discuss their working relationship, the iconic Refused album The Shape Of Punk To Come, the HIFH records including various stories during the recording process alongside Fin and Joe B who hop on for cameo appearances. Don't forget to p…

Robocall Ruckus: FCC Fights AI Fraud Ahead of Elections. Debunking Deepfakes: Google's Gamble on Authenticity Assurance. Frozen Foundations: 3D-Printed Ice Innovates Organ Transplants. Stellar Synthesis: Esa’s Space Station Metal 3D Printer Sets New Frontiers. Sensational Sensors: Prosthetic Provides Phantom Feelings of Hot and Cold. Daring Doors: …

Swift Scrutiny: AI Revolutionises Aussie Mortgage Verification. Broadband Bonanza: NBN's Billion-Dollar Boost Amid Pricing Polemics. Samsung Steps into Smart Rings: A Glimpse into the Galaxy Gear's New Frontier. Digital Deception: Ukraine's GPS Gambit to Ground Russian Drones. Headgear Heralds High-Tech Horizon: Smart Hats Hint at Traffic Light Cha…

This week Amanda and Victoria discuss Lady Chatterley's Lover, sex politics, and what DH Lawrence means by a "crisis." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unfortunately-required/support

What does it mean to be a disruptor? For Lauren Miele of KushKards, it means getting people to talk about you when you are not around. And that's precisely how *I* first heard about this cannabis-tinged brand at its National Stationery Show debut in early 2020. There, KushKards distinguished itself out of the gate by winning Best New Product for it…

Jet Suit Jamboree as Dubai Hosts a Daring Aerial Dash. Smartwatch Scrutiny as Manufacturers Strike a Balance between Fitness and Facts. Tumour Tracking Tech as Wearable Wonders Wirelessly Watch over Wellness. Aptos Ascends as the Default Font in Microsoft's Modern Manuscript Makeover. Revolutionary Roof Tiles Trim Temperature Tariffs. Sensational S…

Wireless Wonders as We Welcome Wi-Fi 7's Wider Web. Biosensor Breakthroughs Are Boosting Health beyond Boundaries. Securing Smartphones with Apple’s Latest iOS 17.3's Stolen Device Safeguard. Fingerprints and Forensics as AI Is Used for Advanced Fingerprint Analysis. Submersible Splendour with the Unveiling of a $3 Billion Underwater Superyacht. Bo…

Revolutionising Gadget Charging with Indoor Solar Power. Game-Changing Gadget for Telehealth Triumphs with BeamO. Supersonic Silence as NASA's X-59 Quietly Conquers the Skies. Unlocking Phones with Breath-Based Biometrics. Predicting Teen Crash Risks with Virtual Tests. Snooze Smarter with Revolutionary AI Pillow That Promises Peaceful Nights. Appl…

World's First Wireless Transparent OLED TV – but Why? AI's Alarming Potential for Apocalypse Explored by Experts. OpenAI's Copyright Confrontation with the New York Times. Robotic Revolution as Tender Touch Technology Tidies the Tides. Nifty Nissan Navigates Nighttime and Nullifies Nuisance Glare. Volkswagen Ventures into Voice-Activated Vehicular …

This week Amanda and Victoria discuss Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, and the myth of typical femininity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unfortunately-required/support

After numerous fan shouts, Scott has managed to track down Tom McShane, the creative genius behind the bands artwork from day one and close friend to run through his designs on all three albums plus the singles mixed in with a few band stories thrown in for good measure. If you listen hard enough, you might be able to hear some new tunes in the bac…

AI's Astonishing Accuracy in Predicting Early Demise. Swindling Anti-Vaxxers with Sham Medical Documents. 3G Says Goodbye as Australia's Aging Networks Nearing Nationwide Shutdown. Breath-Controlled Bionics Boosting Productivity with a Third Arm. Tackling Traffic Turmoil with Technology or Tempting Trouble? AI's Astounding Advancements in 2023. Dob…

Every picture tells a story — unless you are Shannon Martin, of course: Her pictures tell your stories as well. Now celebrating 20 years in business, Shannon Martin Design's signature sepia creations have attained a definite ubiquity and immediate recognition. That's no easy task, and Shannon takes us behind the scenes to share how she consistently…

Shift to Electric Cars Could Save 89,000 Lives and $1 Trillion. Wind Farms No Noisier Than Traffic, Study Finds. Canadian Court Decodes Emoji as Contract Agreement. Latest Lineup as Unicode Unveils Draft Emojis. Australian Scientist's UV Innovation Delivers Clean Water with a Sticker. Futuristic Farming as Virtual Fencing Revolutionises Dairy Indus…

Blood Pressure Monitoring with Just the Tip of Your Finger. Question to ChatGPT: Write a Short Paragraph about the Status of ChatGPT. Which EV Has Ended the 28-Year Reign of the Toyota Camry as the Best-Selling Sedan in Australia? Would You Be Happy to Fly on an Airbus That Requires Fewer People in the Cockpit? What Does the Data Show for the Progr…

Christmas Day Movie Viewing with Artificial Intelligence in Film. Delving into the Drama of the Excel World Championships. China's Underwater Data Centre Dives into Digital Depths. Crafting Camouflage for the Digital Age with AI. AI Workforce Revolutionises Australian Productivity. Google's Grand Gamble as Gemini's Generative AI Gears Up. Unlocking…

Robotic Relief as Parents Tackle Tidy-up Turmoil with Tech. Footsteps in Forensics as UK Leaps into Advanced Footwear ID Tech. Revolutionary Robot Constructs Colossal Stone Walls. Atari's Amazing Comeback as Retro Reboot Rocks Gaming World. Tesla Triumphs Again with the 2024 Magnificent Model 3 Marvel. Sniffing Success as Electronic Noses Tackle Fo…

This month Amanda and Victoria discuss Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, traumatic childhood abuse, and the utterly depressing life of Franz Kafka. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unfortunately-required/support

Episode number four of our Hell Is For Heroes Podcast, this episode is centric around our third, self titled album. Don’t forget, we’ve just released the album on Vinyl for the very first time. Head over to bsmrocks.com to order and when prompted use code ‘podcast10' at the checkout for an exclusive offer to you, the podcast listeners. Follow, subs…

Like all my guests, Dominique Schurman is a paper nerd .... but one with a most distinguished stationery pedigree! In 1950, her father Marcel founded Schurman Fine Papers, which, informed by his global "treasure hunts," brought exquisite stationery artistry and bespoke paper traditions to American shelves. Meanwhile, her mother Margrit opened the f…

Dolphin’s Delight: Dive into the World of Eyewear Tracking! Pyro Mini Fireshooter: A Fiery Performance in the Palm of Your Hand. Stunning Star Wars Ikea Transformation: Death Star Lamp Lights up Homes. eTape16: Evolving the Everyday Tape Measure. Introducing the ASG Astonishingly Accurate Laser Keyboard! Silencing Snoring with Sleep Connection: A S…

Apple's Astounding Adoption in Bridging the Bubble Battle Between Blue and Green. Tiny Wearable Revamps Routine Resonance in the Latest Health Advancement. Deepfake Dilemma as Australian Schools Confront Disturbing Digital Trend. Snapchat Scam Snare as Teen Boys Tricked by Nude-Photo Extortion. Virtual Vanguards: Safeguarding Online Shopping with V…

Fever-Fighting Forefront with the Infrared Forehead Thermometer with No Battery. Smart Safes Stopping Sneaky Snatchers This Season. Trailblazing Trailers Revolutionising Road Transport with Electrified Innovation. Electric Aviation's Epic Expedition with Beta's Breakthrough in Battery-Powered Flight. Waves of Water as We Ride the Tide for Sustainab…

Optus Outage Unravelled with National Crisis and Senate Scrutiny. Tesla Clamps Down on Cybertruck Flipping as Owners Face Legal Action for Early Resale. Toyota May Finally Leap into Clean Energy Vehicles with the Hydrogen HiAce. Revolutionising Refrigeration as Whirlpool's SlimTech Innovation Redefines Fridge Design. A Leap into High-Tech Outdoor S…

Can a maker make the world a better place, one gorgeous, handmade sheet of Fair Trade paper at a time? For Chisty Asper, the answer is a resounding yes — and her efforts involve so much more than simply donating a small percentage of her profits to charity. Instead, every last Paper Baristas offering is brewed to do good by careful, complicated des…

AI Takes the Crown as Word of the Year Reflects Our Digital Dominance. UNSW Engineer Puts a New Spin on Traffic Flow with Smart Signal Technology. Dialling into the Future as We Rethink Australia's Universal Service Obligation. Shades of Innovation with the Radiant Science Behind Acura's New Nano-Pigment Car Paint. The Perils of AI in Policing and …

Baron Von Cheeseplate returns to discuss 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne with Amanda and Victoria. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unfortunately-required/support

Albert Eggstein and the Smart Coop Revolution Is Cracking the Future of Backyard Poultry. Out-of-This-World Tune-up as NASA Beams Software Updates across Billions of Kilometres. Electric Vehicle Triumphs Using Traditional Navigation in Rebelle Rally. Facing the Pressure as AI Blood Pressure Tech Targets under-Served Populations in the UK. the Cande…

London Conference Discusses Mobile Phone Theft Epidemic. Hotels Are Nipping Bedbug Outbreaks in the Bud with Tech. Forget That Novelty Background as Plants and Books Zoom in on Your Virtual Credibility. Sonic Boom in Medicine with Sound Waves Being Used to Shatter Liver Tumours. Minecraft Builds Its Way to a Record-Breaking 300 Million Sales. Wi-Ch…

Ring in a Million Dollars for a Sighting of ET. Singapore Aims for Seamless Skies: Australia May Follow. Unplugging Overcharging Battery Myths and Tips to Prolong Battery Life. Employers Test Waters with Phishy Promotions and Simulated Scams. The Devil May Wear Prada, but so Too Do Nasa’s Astronauts in 2025. AI Heard Narrating on the Shelves of Cla…

It’s the third episode of our new Hell Is For Heroes Podcast and this time we’re talking the disconnect with EMI to recording Transmit Disrupt in Sweden through to it’s release with a couple of tales from the road in between. Follow, subscribe, like and share... Episode 4 is due for release shortly around the self titled album. Thanks for listening…

Web of Addiction as New Study Spins New Spectrum on Internet Dependency. SciMatch's Romantic Resonance Resides in Resemblance. Hanks for Nothing as Tom Denounces Dental Deepfake Deception. Exosprint Revolution as Users Suit up for a Speedy Stride! Novel Earbuds Tune into Brain Waves and Fitness Metrics. ChatGPT Breaks the Ice and Browses in Real-Ti…

It's officially the spooky season, so I've got a triple treat! The actress Jennifer Love Hewitt drops in The Paper Fold along with the power duo that is 2021 Co. — Nicole Couto and Emily King — to talk all things Holiday Junkie. This refers of course to the ever-growing collection the three have collaborated on to celebrate the joy and magic of var…

Project Magneto is Foxtel's Magnetic Solution to Streaming Chaos. Headlokt Takes a Crack at Two-Wheeled Woes with Helmet That Doubles as a Lock. Hydro Powerline Set to See Canada Energise the Big Apple. Netflix's DVD Service Ends Its Final Chapter with the Retirement of the Red Envelope. ChatGPT Finds Its Voice from Text Only to Talking and Images.…