Very Hicken Bros.

Firstly Trevor shares his wisdom, ordering the PS5 without much frustration. After he covers the news about media of TikTok (https://pocketnow.com/tiktok-avoids-ban-and-closes-deal-with-oracle-and-walmart), Playstation, Xbox (https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21451464/xbox-series-x-s-preorders-sold-out-restock-amazon-best-buy-newegg-walmart-microsoft-store) , and Nvidia. Before we cover the announcements of Bose (https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21449477/bose-sleepbuds-2-earbuds-announced-specs-sleep-date-price), Facebook (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uqo3KFmPaz9rMTQBGlURY) with Spatial (https://spatial.io/), Sony (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/17/sonys-new-flagship-phone-actually-looks-kind-of-good/), and Mercedes-Benz. Trevor was so excited about an off-grid tiny home article that I shared; we had to discuss it. (https://www.businessinsider.com/iohouse-space-smart-home-2020-9) Trevor and I bounce between each other topics of hydrogen fuel technology and video game studio to keep the topics fresh. They are the following: First hydrogen engine (https://electrek.co/2020/09/17/behydro-hydrogen-powered-dual-fuel-engine/), Bethesda (https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/microsoft-acquires-bethesda-news/), Airbus (https://electrek.co/2020/09/21/airbus-hydrogen-net-zero-concept-aircraft-2035/), Dreamhaven (https://venturebeat.com/2020/09/23/blizzard-cofounder-mike-morhaime-launches-new-gaming-endeavor-dreamhaven/), and Mercedes-Benz (https://www.motoring.com.au/mercedes-benz-genh2-concept-unveiled-126280/). Trevor of course concluded the podcast with an astrophysics topic. (https://www.livescience.com/new-type-of-dark-boson.html)

After Trevor introduced the Sony's new flagship smartphone, we discuss the topics, which he organized that I found following themes: [I typically choose the topic order.] INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; Nvidia to buy ARM for $40 Billion (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/14/nvidia-is-reportedly-nearing-a-deal-to-purchase-arm/), Solar Fridge helps Africans off-grid (https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/09/business/solar-fridge-youmma-africa-spc-intl/), & Apple Airpods counterfeits seized in US customs (https://www.androidauthority.com/us-customs-oneplus-buds-apple-airpods-1157076/), TECHNOLOGY FINDS NEW APPLICATION; Hydrogen Boilers transform our heating systems- Energy Experts (https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/hydrogen-boilers-will-transform-our-heating-systems-says-energy-expert), Battery Free Gameboy Runs Forever (https://scitechdaily.com/battery-free-game-boy-runs-forever-powered-by-button-pressing-and-solar-energy/), Hololens 2 to fix cars using Augmented Reality (https://luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/mercedes-benz-technicians-in-the-us-will-now-use-microsoft-hololens-2-and-augmented-reality-to-fix-cars.php), & Google Chrome OS lasts longer with huge changes in Chrome/OS separation (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/12/google-is-separating-chrome-from-chrome-os-its-a-big-deal-heres-what-you-need-to-know/),  and NEW TECHNOLOGIES; These 120 MPH Electric ‘Flying Cars’ To Get Virtual Force-Field Protection (https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/09/13/these-120-mph-electric-flying-cars-to-get-virtual-force-field-security-acronis-teknov8-evtol-airspeeder-racing/#216766af65f9) , Huawei’s Harmony OS - what is it and when can it be expected (https://youtu.be/7jiQ46OMcCA), & Autonomous food delivery in Tempe University (https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2020/09/12/autonomous-food-delivery-robots-roll-out-asus-tempe-campus/5781886002/). Trevor's astrophysics topics was about Boson stars (https://www.sciencealert.com/there-could-be-transparent-stars-made-of-bosons-masquerading-as-black-holes).

Trevor starts off the podcast with many short topics before we got into the main topics like Unlock Ubuntu using your face. (https://tech.davidfield.co.uk/unlock-ubuntu-using-your-face/) The Andromeda galaxy has a huge halo that's already overlapping with our galaxy's. (https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-andromeda-galaxys-halo-is-already-colliding-with-the-milky-ways) ZTE Axon 20 5G is the first phone with an under-display camera No bezel, notch, hole-punch, or pinhole. (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/01/zte-axon-20-5g-is-the-first-phone-with-an-under-display-camera/) A Spider-Man Comic Was Written By AI And The Result Is Madness. (https://screenrant.com/spider-man-story-written-by-ai/) The main topics are the following: Yandex and Uber spin out self-driving venture with $150 million investment (https://venturebeat.com/2020/09/04/yandex-and-uber-spin-out-self-driving-venture-with-150-million-investment/), Everything Nintendo Just Announced In Its Mario Showcase (https://kotaku.com/everything-nintendo-just-announced-in-its-mario-showcas-1844941032), Rebble Alliance unveils grants to breathe new life into old Pebble watches (https://www.slashgear.com/rebble-alliance-unveils-grants-to-breathe-new-life-into-old-pebble-watches-04636868/), Universal Mechanism for ejection of matter by black holes proposed (https://scitechdaily.com/universal-mechanism-for-ejection-of-matter-by-black-holes-proposed/), California Hydrogen Station Race Winners: First Element, Equilon And Iwatani (https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblekhman/2020/09/05/california-hydrogen-race-winners-first-element-equilon-and-iwatani/#60336750218b), Some Quasars Actually Contain Two Supermassive Black Holes in the Process of Merging (https://www.universetoday.com/147638/some-quasars-actually-contain-two-supermassive-black-holes-in-the-process-of-merging/), Cosmic Legos, Black holes Merge (https://nbcmontana.com/news/offbeat/cosmic-legos-black-holes-merge-into-never-before-seen-size), and Gravitational waves detected from massive, distant black hole collision (https://www.businessinsider.com/space-collision-gravitational-waves-reveal-impossible-black-hole-2020-9).

Trevor and I catch up with Nick Chao, who shares his new song 'Neon Lights.' Trevor shares his review of the Pixel Buds. We discuss the odd devices of the Amazon Halo (https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/27/21402493/amazon-halo-band-health-fitness-body-scan-tone-emotion-activity-sleep) and LG Wing (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/the-lg-wing-is-a-t-shaped-dual-screen-smartphone/). The smartphone notch is almost dead, and I couldn't be more excited. (https://www.androidcentral.com/smartphone-notch-almost-dead-and-i-couldnt-be-more-excited) We discuss the Apple app store and Epic, being banned from it. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is finally here, and the wait wasn't worth it. (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/08/27/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-edition-android-release/) Submarine could explore seas of huge Saturn moon Titan. (https://www.space.com/saturn-moon-titan-submarine-concept-mission.html) Fitbit launches new smartwatch that tracks stress. (https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/fitbit-launches-new-smartwatch-that-tracks-stress-11598374060487.html) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 reveal coming next week — here's what to expect. (https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-reveal-coming-next-week-heres-what-to-expect) Breakthrough in Artificial Photosynthesis Lets Scientists Store The Sun's Energy as Fuel. (https://www.sciencealert.com/new-artificial-photosynthesis-device-creates-energy-from-co2-water-and-sunlight) Could Planet 9 be a primordial black hole? (https://phys.org/news/2020-08-planet-primordial-black-hole.html) LIDAR startup Luminar is going public via ‘reverse merger’. (https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/24/21398974/luminar-lidar-startup-spac-ipo-reverse-merge-blank-check) There's a Strange Glow in The Centre of Our Galaxy, And It's Not What We Thought It Was. (https://www.sciencealert.com/a-strange-glow-in-the-galactic-centre-is-not-the-annihilation-of-dark-matter)

Trevor and I follow up on a few things before talking about the topics of the week. I introduce Tilt Five. (https://www.tiltfive.com/) These augmented reality glasses project a virtual running partner to help you crush your goals. (https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/08/22/these-augmented-reality-glasses-project-a-virtual-running-partner-to-help-you-crush-your-goals/) Trevor talks OnePlus 8 pro. I follow up on my Trifecta experience, saying that I started Daily Yoga. The new topics are the following: 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys (https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/08/19/health/gmo-mosquitoes-approved-florida-scn-wellness/index.html), Rozetta Corporation Selects Vuzix Smart Glasses for Its e-Sense Productivity and COVID-19 Solution and for Hospital Healthcare Study (https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/rozetta-corporation-selects-vuzix-smart-glasses-for-its-e-sense-productivity-and-covid-19-solution-and-for-hospital-healthcare-study-1029524888), Google Pixel 5 will have a Snapdragon 765G, 90Hz display, ultra-wide camera (https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-5-will-have-snapdragon-765g-90hz-display-wireless-charging), Apple reportedly acquired augmented reality startup Camerai 18 months ago (https://siliconangle.com/2020/08/20/apple-reportedly-acquired-augmented-reality-startup-camerai-18-months-ago/), and Fastest star ever seen is moving at 8% the speed of light (https://phys.org/news/2020-08-fastest-star.html).

Trevor discusses his new phone, sharing his favorite icon pack. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.osheden.raya) He got the green OnePlus 8 Pro that he wanted! Trevor and I talk health, planning to get into shape, as I begin my subscription with Trifecta. He shares his opinion of "Seven Deadly Sins" 4th season. I discuss my weekend exploration of Instagram instead of Ethereum, discovering Threads. AT&T might sell Crunchyroll. (https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/08/atandt_attaches_usd1_billion_price_tag_to_crunchyroll_as_sony_seeks_to_complete_anime_empire). Nreal is not US based. (https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/10/21362407/nreal-light-ar-glasses-lg-uplus-samsung-galaxy-note-retail-launch-availability-price) Trevor discusses Xiami's product event. (https://www.engadget.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-lux-transparent-oled-145546141.html, https://www.tomsguide.com/news/forget-the-oneplus-nord-this-rival-costs-dollar300-less, https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-redmi-g-gaming-laptop-1148001/, & https://www.androidcentral.com/xiaomi-launches-mi-10-ultra-celebrate-its-10th-anniversary) Hyundai and Aptiv announce a joint venture. (https://www.axios.com/motional-hyundai-aptiv-self-driving-vehicles-f1a50f09-3eb0-4b5f-aebb-a2bf1e4acf87.html) Motorola promotes the Razor by selling blow up chairs. (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/08/13/lolwut-motorola-just-announced-an-inflatable-chair/) The Microsoft Duo is coming! (https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/12/21364633/microsoft-surface-duo-release-date-pricing-features-specs & https://www.androidauthority.com/microsoft-surface-duo-unlock-bootloader-1148020/) Can electricity be converted into radiowaves and beamed down from space? (https://www.abqjournal.com/1484651) The end of the universe is in year 10^3,2000. (https://www.space.com/scientist-calculates-last-supernova-universe-end.html)

Trevor hosted this episode because he had a lot of topics as he has in the past few episodes, transitioning between each other topic; however, his recording did not save properly, since his computer died. I had to completely reorganize the conversation to make it flow. We covered the following topics: Switching from Cash App's Bitcoin to Uphold's Eth, the Dark Romance Interview, PORTL (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-hologram-idUSKCN2531D5), Apple's new iMac, Yandex's self-driving team in Michigan (https://medium.com/yandex-self-driving-car/yandex-expands-its-self-driving-testing-to-ann-arbor-michigan-e1fdbab17303), Elon's regional level 5 autonomous vehicles (https://bdtechtalks.com/2020/07/29/self-driving-tesla-car-deep-learning/), a black hole's accretion disk direction reverses (https://www.jpost.com/health-science/tau-deciphers-why-a-black-hole-randomly-ceased-swallowing-material-637798), BlippAR enables the OnePlus Nord augment reality presentation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a4spRcREQs), and my review of "A Whisker Away."

Trevor starts us off with a review of the animated film "A Whisker Away". We talk construction, and Trevor introduces the new development of Studio Ghibli's theme park (https://www.indiewire.com/2020/07/studio-ghibli-theme-park-fall-2020-opening-miyazaki-worlds-1234576123/). He has a lot of topics again, so I transition between them, telling my first experiences with Bitcoin and Cash App. Trevor's next topic theme is gaming and pop culture with the following topics: Pokemon's rerelease of their cereal (http://www.cerealously.net/news-pokemon-cereal-2020/); a new handheld that can play Game Boy, Game Gear, and Neo Geo Pocket cartridges (https://www.notebookcheck.net/Analogue-Pocket-The-luxury-Game-Boy-will-be-orderable-from-next-week-for-US-199-99.483800.0.html); and SEGA's CEO resigning (https://kotaku.com/kenji-matsubara-sega-president-chief-publishing-offi-1844568771). I transition to Trevor's stories about people, discussing Tesla's new gigantamax factory in Austin, Texas (https://electrek.co/2020/07/30/tesla-gigafactory-texas-crazy-potential-size-comparison/). CES 2021 goes online (https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/ces-2021-will-be-online-only/), and Trevor tells Dhirubhai Ambani of Reliance Industries' origin story (https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3095109/how-mukesh-and-anils-father-dhirubhai-ambani-started). I introduce Ubiquitous Energy of the solar energy industry before Trevor starts his phone segment (https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottsnowden/2020/07/29/solar-glass-windows/#402886c63382). Trevor talks about the Pixal 4A (https://www.cnet.com/news/google-teases-august-3-as-pixel-4a-launch-date/), LG Velvet (https://9to5google.com/2020/07/28/lg-velvet-review/), and Huawei (https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/300720/huawei-pips-samsung-as-worlds-top-smartphone-seller-despite-us-san.html). I talk augmented reality, one of my favorite topics, introducing Rokid (https://www.scmp.com/tech/gear/article/3095308/chinese-ar-start-rokid-eyes-industrial-applications-after-success). Trevor closes out as usual with his astrophysics news, discussing Perseverance's launch to Mars (https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/5dzkjn/nasa-just-successfully-launched-its-perseverance-rover-to-mars). Trevor's "Oh yeah" topic is the best space observatory location (https://bgr.com/2020/07/30/best-telescope-location-study/).