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- 38: Watch This Time and SpaceThe Apple Watch promises new functionality from a smartwatch. John dissects the detail behind the power demands of wristwatches, screen types, movement types, GPSs, super-capacitors, batteries and why the Taptic engine could be a big deal.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.Related Links:
Mechanical Watches
- The Watch
- The Hamilton Watch Company
Quartz Watches
- Seiko Astron SQ 35
- The First Quartz Wrist Watch
- Seiko
Electric Mechanical Watches
- Electric Watch
- Hamilton Titan 500 Electric Watch
Kinetics
- Changing Seiko Kinetic Battery
- Replacing Seiko Kinetic Capacitor
- Automatic Watch
Solar Watches
- The Solar Powered Watch
- Fully Transparent Solar Cell
- Solar Cell
Screen Technology
- iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII Tech Shoot-out
- Mirasol
Batteries/Storage
- The Battery Reference Book
- Lithium-ion Batteries
- Super-Capacitor
- Maxell TC920S Battery [PDF]
- 355 Pulsar Battery [PDF]
Fitness
- Comparing Fitbit Models
- FitBit
A Category Called General
- The Pulsar Watch
- Smart Watch
- BCM4750 GPS
- iPhone 6+ Teardown
- Inductive Charging
- Lightning Connector
Previous Episodes and Articles
- Episode 1: Faraday’s Cage
- Episode 2: The Battery Problem
- Episode 19: I’ll Take The Gold-free Extra-Oxygen Cable Please
- Smartwatches: You Might Want One…Or Not
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Episode sponsors:
LIFX:LIFX is a smart lightbulb that gives you previously unheard of control of your lighting. Each bulb is Wi-Fi enabled, can give you light in whatever colour of the rainbow you like, and is an energy efficient LED light bulb that you can control with your smartphone.
Visit lifx.co/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code PRAGMATIC20 20% off the total price of your order. Don't forget 4-packs and 10-packs save you 4% and 8% respectively and also come with free shipping!Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!1 hr 49 min - 37: The Sledgehammer SolutionCancer is the number two cause of death in the US and can affect anyone at any age. Federico Viticci joins John to talk about the history of the disease, what it is, how we fight it and Federicos first-hand experience with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
With Federico Viticci and John Chidgey.Related Links:
- History of Cancer
- Oncology
- Cancer
- Leading Causes of Death
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Targetted Cancer Therapies
- Targeted Therapy
- Types of Radiation Therapy Used to Treat Cancer
- Tamoxifen
- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
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Audible:Audible is the Internet’s leading provider of spoken audio entertainment, providing digital versions of tens of thousands of audiobooks for download to your computer, smartphone and MP3 player. Visit the URL below to get your free Audiobook today!
Visit audiblepodcast.com/pragmaticto learn more.Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!1 hr 13 min - 36: Prevailing Wind DirectionWorking in Engineering construction sometimes requires working away from home and this comes with its own set of challenges. Vic Hudson joins John to talk about good and the bad and the issues no-one else seems to think or talk about.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.TechDistortion Companion Article:
- Death By Site
Related Links:
- Fly In Fly Out Suicide Rates
- Doctors for FIFO Workers
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Episode sponsor:
Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!1 hr 9 min - 35: Written by Kernel Hackers for Kernel HackersWhy write open source code and when you should start. If you're interested in Python, John's found just the man, Nick Coghlan of Red Hat joins John to discuss open source, python and how a casual interest can turn into big part of your career and your life.
With Nick Coghlan and John Chidgey.Related Links:
- Red Hat Linux
- Open Source
- Keep Calm and Merge On
- Comparison of Open Source Software Hosting Facilities
- Python
- An Interview with Nick Coghlan on PSF Opening up Membership
- Python 3 Q&A
- The Transition to Multilingual Programming
Links Regarding the ShowBot:
- Accidental Bot
- HandleBars
- Statamic
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Episode sponsors:
Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!Shopi:Shopi is a collaborative shopping list app that’s simple and easy to use with great features like pocket-lock, smart ordering and real-time collaborative updating. A shopping list is a special To Do list and Shopi addresses that use case very well. It’s ad-free for the first month so why not check it out.
Visit sapient-pair.com/pragmaticto learn more.1 hr 34 min - 34: My Code's Nicer Than Your CodeEveryone thinks they know the best way to write code. Irrespective of the platform there's some common concepts that every programmer should try to follow. Guy English joins John to discuss everything from comments to object structures and more.
With Guy English and John Chidgey.Related Links:
- Code Complete by Steve McConnell
- Can Commented Out Code be Valuable? ArsTechnica
- How do I deal with a team member who refuses to make comments in code? ArsTechnica
- How To Write Unmaintainable Code
- Things You Should Never Do, Part 1: Joel on Software
- I Hate My Code
- "…Hobgoblin of Little Minds…"
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Soulver:You’ve tried a calculator and a spreadsheet but if you haven’t tried Soulver yet you’re missing out on a great app that fits perfectly with the way your brain actually thinks about a calculation. Soulver is available through both Mac and iOS App Stores but be sure to follow the link below to help support the show.
Visit acqualia.com/soulverto learn more.Hue Party by Space Nation:If you have LIFX or Philips Hue light bulbs, Hue Party can control them and add some neat effects. It’s a free app for up to 2 bulbs.
Visit hueparty.com/to learn more.1 hr 55 min - 33: The Shopfront Window Is Still The Same SizeLoyalty to a single platform can be a risky business position for developers. Russell Ivanovic of Shifty Jelly joins John to discuss his experiences on Android vs iOS and shows that putting Android willingly in your blindspot may cause you to miss out.
With Russell Ivanovic and John Chidgey.Related Links:
- The Android Screen Fragmentation Myth
- Bug Splitting
- PocketCasts
- Motivated Reasoning
- Cognitive Bias
- Brand Loyalty
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Episode sponsor:
Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!1 hr 16 min - 32: A Slice Of A Physical MachineWhere does one host their site or service on the Internet? There are lots of choices, places and trade-offs to consider. David Smith joins John to walk through the options as we explore which is the right choice for different use cases.
With David Smith and John Chidgey.Hosts we use:
- Digital Ocean
- CloudShards
- Soft Layer
- Linode
Related Links:
- WordPress
- WordPress Optimisation Bible
- Blogger
- cPanel
- Softaculous
- Camel
- Tumblr
- SquareSpace
- NameCheap
- BlueHost
- Yahoo buys Tumblr
- Pocket Sized Podcast Episode 160
- Statamic
Support Imperfect on Patreon
Episode sponsor:
Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!1 hr 33 min - 31: It's Supposed To Be RainingSince information could travel faster than the weather we've strived to predict the weather more accurately into the future. Joel Housman joins John to dig deep into just how hard weather prediction can be and why.
With Joel Housman and John Chidgey.Related Links:
- Weather Forecasting
- Synoptic Scale Meterology
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Dark Sky: A Weather App To Keep You Dry (Review)
- Weather Data and Content Sources
- Numerical Weather Prediction
- Ensemble Forecasting
- Weather Balloons
- Monte Carlo (Method)
- Tropical Cyclone Scales
- Tornados
- Cyclone Joy
- Cyclone Oswald
- Historical Huricane Tracks
- Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
- Fujita Tornado Damage Scale
- NOAA’s Weather Supercomputers Get Massive Upgrade
- Why are snowstorm forecasts sometimes so wrong?
- The Secrets of Weather Forecast Models, Exposed
- How Do Weather Models Work?
Weather Apps Joel and John Use:
- RadarScope
- Dark Sky
- Today Weather
- Pocket Weather Australia and their blog post
Movies Mentioned in this Episode:
- Twister
- Jurassic Park
- Sharknado
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Episode sponsors:
Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!LIFX:LIFX is a smart lightbulb that gives you previously unheard of control of your lighting. Each bulb is Wi-Fi enabled, can give you light in whatever colour of the rainbow you like, and is an energy efficient LED light bulb that you can control with your smartphone. For developers LIFX are running a competition with great prizes please check it out and submit your app by the 25th of July, 2014.
Visit lifx.co/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code PRAGMATIC for 15% off the total price of your order.1 hr 26 min - 30: CoffeeOn the day following the launch of his new app Overcast, Marco Arment joins John to talk about coffee. We cover the history from the 13th century to present with brewing techniques and a bit about our personal journeys with that wonderful brown liquid.
With Marco Arment and John Chidgey.Caffeine systematic name: 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione; aka 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine aka 1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Check out his new podcast playing app Overcast site and the [App Store Link] as well as my review.
Some Useful Links:
- History of coffee
- Coffee
- Rubiaceae
- The case for the humble Robusta coffee bean
- Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms: Top Ten
- Coffee Roasts from Light to Dark
- What is Coffee Bloom?
- World Aeropress Championships
- Decaffeination
Marcos Coffee Equipment & Recomendations:
- Behmor Drum Roaster
- Baratza Conical Burr Grinder
- Aerobie AeroPress
- S-Filter for AeroPress
- The Kaffeologie S-Filter
- Grosche Glass Travel Mug
- Contigo Travel Mugs
Johns Coffee Equipment:
- Hario Skerton MSS-1B
- Double Mesh Stainless Milk frother
- Aerobie AeroPress
The Tweets That Started This Episode:
- Jinah Adam
- Dean Murphy
Support Imperfect on Patreon
Episode sponsors:
Many Tricks:If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps.
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!LIFX:LIFX is a smart lightbulb that gives you previously unheard of control of your lighting. Each bulb is Wi-Fi enabled, can give you light in whatever colour of the rainbow you like, and is an energy efficient LED light bulb that you can control with your smartphone. For developers LIFX are running a competition with great prizes please check it out and submit your app by the 25th of July, 2014.
Visit lifx.co/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code PRAGMATIC for 15% off the total price of your order.1 hr 42 min - 26A: Gambling Machines Follow-up 1Follow up (Part A) to Gambling Machines where I talk briefly about why I left Zero-Sum games out of the episode, how Italy is facing the similar problems with slot machines and insurance vs gambling. Thanks to Jordan, Nick, Andrew and Frank (from Italy).
With John Chidgey.Related Links:
- New Comma 6A Slot Machine Rules Italy
- Rounders IMDB
Support Imperfect on Patreon
Episode sponsor:
LIFX:LIFX is a smart lightbulb that gives you previously unheard of control of your lighting. Each bulb is Wi-Fi enabled, can give you light in whatever colour of the rainbow you like, and is an energy efficient LED light bulb that you can control with your smartphone. For developers LIFX are running a competition with great prizes please check it out and submit your app by the 25th of July, 2014.
Visit lifx.co/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code PRAGMATIC for 15% off the total price of your order.8 min
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