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Lon.TV Podcast
by Lon Seidman
This is the official Lon.TV podcast. You'll hear audio versions of my weekly wrapup show and interviews with people behind some of the most interesting technology companies past and present! These are audio versions of the interviews I post on my YouTube channel at lon.tv.
Episodes
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How I Own and Control My Content with Indieweb Principles
See the other videos in this series: http://lon.tv/mycontent - I thought I would do an update on my project to decentralize my content creation and consumption! In this video we look at my new linkblog and how I've applied #indieweb principles to my content creation by hosting it myself. See more...
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Commentary on YouTube Charging for 4k Access
This week in addition to talking about an upcoming giveaway and other housekeeping items I did a brief analysis on the potential for YouTube to require a premium subscription for 4k videos.
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Interviews with NASA Scientists and Engineers Working on the Artemis Program
Sponsored by Avelo Airlines - Follow them on Instagram! - http://lon.tv/avelo - Although the Artemis I mission was scrubbed we still managed to meet some very smart and enthusiastic scientists, engineers and astronauts working to bring humans back to the moon! See more space: http://lon.tv/space...
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Interview with Tyler the Antenna Man!
My long awaited interview with the Antenna Man is here! We discuss the Antenna Man's beginnings, what to look for in a TV antenna, best practices for reception, ATSC 3.0 and a whole lot more. Be sure to check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/antennaman and his website at...
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CableCARD: Is the End Upon Us?
See more of my CableCARD related content: http://lon.tv/dvr2017 - The FCC lifted their requirement that CableCARDs be made available in 2020. We're now starting to see some evidence that major cable companies, beginning with Spectrum cable, are thinking about ditching them to make room for more...
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We Need to Talk About the Future of the Weekly Wrapup Show
The Weekly Wrapup show has changed a lot over the years and it's time to rethink it again based on its performance. The videos generally perform poorly vs. my regular content and I'd love to get your feedback on what you'd like to see in the future. Perhaps we stop doing it on a weekly basis and...
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Tesla Autopilot: The Media Got the NHTSA Report All Wrong ..
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued a report in regards to car crashes from level 2 equipped self driving vehicles like Tesla's. Half of the report was spent urging the reader not to draw conclusions but that was…
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Comcast Gigabit Pro Now at 6 Gigabits Per Second
See more in this series: http://lon.tv/gigpro - This week Comcast doubled my Internet connection from 3 gigabits per second to 6 for no additional charge. It's pretty crazy but most services will still run below gigabit speeds due to internetwork capacity issues and interoperability agreements.…
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Your Next Smartphone Might Use Satellites vs. Cellular Networks for Messaging
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - This week we take a look at some strong rumors that Apple might be investing in a low earth orbiting satellite constellation for low bandwidth messaging. This would allow for iMessage text transmissions even in areas with no cellular coverage.…
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What to Get When Your Boss Asks for a Livestream How To
Find some of the items here: http://lon.tv/938uk (compensated affiliate link) - I've been asked to help out on a bunch of hybrid livestreams where a presenter is with a live audience but there are also remote viewers. Here is what I've found to work well most of the time. See more production...
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Alert: The "SMART" Copyright Act: Bots Will Stifle Speech & Creators
We all know how broken automated copyright bots are. But that isn't stopping Congress from investigating a new law to have them work across the Internet. If passed a corporation can not only remove content but prevent anyone, anywhere from seeing it. It's SOPA / PIPA all over again. See more…
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I Passed my Amateur Ham Radio Exam! Here's What I learned & What Radio I'm Starting With
See more on this topic: http://lon.tv/sdr - I passed my amateur radio technician exam over the weekend and passed it! Here's what next and also how HAM radio is more restricted in what you can do versus the Internet. Here's the Anytone radio I purchased: http://lon.tv/trentsradio and subscribe!...
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I took back control of my content with Wordpress, RSS and Email with Sendy
Check out Sendy - http://lon.tv/sendy (compensated affiliate link) - See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - Continuing with our discussion of how centralized independent content has become, I took some steps to reverse that direction for my stuff. I have a brand new blog at...
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7 Ideas for Elon Musk's Twitter
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - Elon Musk is taking over Twitter. Some see it as a dangerous development, others see it as becoming a public square with unregulated free speech. The reality is Twitter may not be all that different.. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s See more...
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Getting a HAM Radio License in 2022 - How to Study and Find a Test!
See more in this series: http://lon.tv/sdr - I've embarked on a journey to obtain an amateur radio technician license here in the USA. I'll talk about how to study, how to find a test, and why I'd like to get one. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO...
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One Click Emulation with Web Emulators! Classic Macs, Games, and More!
See more retro stuff : http://lon.tv/retro - The other day I stumbled upon http://system7.app and was amazed by how fast it was able to boot up an emulated Mac Quadra from the mid 90's right inside my web browser. There's other sites out there hosting emulated Windows PCs and old video games…
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Internet YOUR Way with RSS Feeds: No algorithms or censorship! How to and Demonstration
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - For well over a decade now I've been using RSS feeds to follow the news and my favorite content creators. RSS is a long running standard that presents content in a universal format that can used for aggregation, curation and syndication. I'll show...
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Why Nobody Controls Podcasting
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - This week my class will be looking at Podcasting - its history, how it works, and how hard it is to break into the medium. In many ways what Podcasting is today reflects the pre-platform Internet it emerged from. Subscribe for more!…
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Social Shopping & Trust : Why Consumers Don't Trust Celebrity Influencers
See my earlier video about Amazon's social shopping platform: http://lon.tv/amazonsocial - Social Shopping will be the next big thing in social media with Amazon, YouTube and Tiktok all jumping in. Social shopping already generates over $170 billion in sales in China. See more videos like this :...
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Telegram App : What It is and How To Use It as a user and content creator
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - Telegram's popularity is growing exponentially. Those of us in the USA haven't been using it as much as other parts of the world but I recently spent some time in the app. In this video we'll look at its history and how it works. Subscribe for…
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Is College or Post Secondary Career Training Still Relevant?
See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - This week we look at the relevancy of post-secondary education thanks to a viewer question on the topic. While you can learn a lot on your own I still think an in-person post-secondary experience is important. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s...
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This Influencer Agency Doesn't Want "Any Negative Things"
See more in this series: http://lon.tv/badbrands - Once again an "influencer" agency wanted a transactional review that didn't have any "negative things." The industry continues to suffer from shady practices. In this video we'll take a look at the contract they send to other creators. See more...
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All About YouTube Copyright Claims : DMCA Takedowns, ContentID, Strikes, Fair Use and More!
See more videos like this one : http://lon.tv/ww - In this video you'll learn everything you need to know about copyright claims, fair use, and how to avoid getting yourself into trouble as an independent creator. This is a lecture I'll be giving to my Entrepreneurial Content class at the...
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Apple AirTag Stalking Notifications: Android Users Are Left Vulnerable
See my other AirTag videos: http://lon.tv/airtags - As expected Apple's AirTags are being used for nefarious purposes. While iPhone users are notified when an AirTag is following them, Android users don't get any kind of alert unless they download an app first. WIth more of these trackers coming…
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Why Crowd Funded Consoles like the Intellivision Amico Always Fail..
The Intellivision Amico is the latest crowd funded game console to run out of steam, leaving pre-order customers and investors in the lurch. Why does this always happen? We'll investigate why it's so hard to make a console and why several thousand preorders is not enough. See more videos like…
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I am teaching a college class about online video
I am teaching at the University of Hartford this spring sharing my experiences as an independent video creator. Are you interested in me sharing some of my class lectures on the channel? Let me know! VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Intro to the University of Hartford 01:25 - Real-World...
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YouTube Alternatives - Are There Any Viable Options?
I am teaching a class at the University of Hartford this semester exploring entrepreneurial content creation. I have been looking at what options there are for creators out there and there really isn't much beyond YouTube given its scale and discoverability engine. What are your go-tos? See more...
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What is the Metaverse? Media hype? A Zuckerberg Ruse? Let's explore...
See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww - The media took the bait on Zuckerberg's Metaverse ruse. But what is it really? And is any of this AR / VR Metaverse Zuck has planned for us even possible or practical? Google tried this a decade ago with the failed Glass project. Has anything changed…
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Log4Shell Aftermath: Should Big Tech Pay to Secure Open Source?
The Log4j vulnerability called Log4Shell is impacting nearly every big tech company. The industry makes trillions off of Apache's open source software yet records show the Apache Foundation received only $2 million from the industry to fund their operations. Is it time they invest more in…
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In-Person CES was a Success - Despite the Media Fear Mongering
See our CES coverage here: http://lon.tv/ces2022 - CES organizers did the right thing this year by holding an in-person show. With vaccines and natural infections lowering risk levels substantially it's time to inch our way back to normal. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and…
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2022 Tech Predictions! Yours & Mine !
See videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - Two weeks ago we looked at how my 2021 predictions faired this week we'll look at what I'm predicting for 2022 and incorporate some of your ideas too! Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - My Predictions 00:29 - Future…
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Apple TV Does 24p Better Than Everyone Else.. Auto Frame Rate Adjustment Explained
See my original video here: http://lon.tv/42do and find Apple TV's on Amazon - http://lon.tv/b7tx0 (compensated affiliate link) - As a technical follow up to my last video we're going to look at what streaming TV devices play back 24p content properly utilizing automatic frame rate. See more…
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Breaking News: Roku & YouTube Reach Agreement - YouTube to Remain!
See my previous video on the topic: http://lon.tv/ck4a6 - Roku and YouTube have come to an agreement which means that YouTube will NOT be removed from the Roku platform on December 9th. It also will mark the return of the YouTube TV app, which was removed from Roku a few months ago. See my Roku...
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Most of My 2021 Predictions Were Wrong!
Last year I did a 2021 predictions video and I got most of it wrong! In this video we'll take a look at my predictions and whether or not any part of them held up. What do you predict for 2022? See last year's video: http://lon.tv/2021predict & more like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe!...
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My Top Tech Products of 2021 !
Find them at Amazon - http://lon.tv/grk1p (compensated affiliate link) - It's time to see which products I reviewed this year rose to the top of the list! See all of the reviews for these products here: http://lon.tv/top2021, more videos like this one here: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe!...
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5 Tech Disappointments in 2021
See some referenced videos here: http://lon.tv/ww378 - As the year winds down it's always fun to take a look back at the ups and downs. In this video we'll look at my five tech let-downs of the year. See more videos like this: http://lon.tv/ww and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 -...
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The YouTube Dislike Controversy - What it's all about and why it's the wrong move.
See prior videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - YouTube upset many creators this week with their announcement that they will be removing public dislike counts from videos. I feel this change is unnecessary because creators always had the ability to restrict likes and dislikes from their…
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Special : What is the MiSTer? RetroRGB and Lon.TV Panel at RetroWorldExpo 2021
Lon and Bob from RetroRGB talk about the MiSTer FPGA project that replicates retro game consoles.
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My Fun Weekend at Retro World Expo !
See more retro : http://lon.tv/retro - I had a great weekend at Retro World Expo! It was great seeing @MetalJesusRocks , @RetroRGB , @My Life in Gaming , @Destiny Fomo and many others! I also saw a bunch of neat retro hardware that brought back a lot memories! I will also update you on a few more...
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The Meta Name Change Won't Solve Facebook's Problems..
Watch more wrapups here: http://lon.tv/ww - Facebook is in the process of a major pivot to create an ambiguous "Metaverse." The reason is that Facebook is in real trouble both in the present but also in the long term as young audiences shift elsewhere. Is Zuckerberg the right leader for what lies...
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YouTube is Leaving Roku , Harming Consumers and Creators
See my first video on this topic: http://lon.tv/rokuvyoutube - The YouTube vs. Roku dispute is bad for consumers and independent content creators. In this video we'll explore what's going on including Roku's shift to become a Google competitor, and why platform search engines are important to...
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Interview: Xbox's Major Nelson, Larry Hyrb !
See more interviews http://lon.tv/interviews - This week I had the privilege of interviewing fellow Connecticut native Larry Hyrb AKA Major Nelson! We talk about his work at Microsoft and how he found his way into the Xbox division. Subscribe for more at http://lon.tv/s ! VIDEO INDEX: 00:00…
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3 Gigabit Internet One Year Later! Speed tests vs. Real World Experience
See other videos in the series: http://lon.tv/gigpro - Comcast upped my Gigabit Pro service to 3 gigabits symmetrical ! In this video I talk about my experiences with a multi-gigabit Internet connection and what you can expect in day-to-day usage - especially how real-world use differs greatly…
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The EU to Mandate USB-C on iPhones, Tablets, Handheld Games and more..
The European Union is proposing a mandate requiring USB-C ports on all phones, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, headphones and bluetooth speakers. For devices with fast charging the EU mandate calls for only USB PD to be used. Additionally manufacturers will be forced to sell phones that do not...
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Inspiration 4's Successful Conclusion & What their PR Team Got Wrong
See my original Inspiration 4 preview video here: http://lon.tv/i4intro - This week we take a look at the successful conclusion of the first private crewed mission to space and the odd PR blackout that happened when they crew reached orbit. See more space videos: http://lon.tv/space and…
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Epic vs. Apple Brings Big Changes for Apps & Epic is Suing Google Too!
Fortnite Creator Epic Games didn't get everything they wanted in a recent lawsuit but they did manage to force Apple to change how they charge for Apps, in app purchases (IAPs), and subscriptions. We'll also take a look at the Epic vs. Google lawsuit that is still pending that raises even more...
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Locast Loses AGAIN in Court - Did Hubris Lead to Their Demise?
See prior Locast videos here: http://lon.tv/locast - Just one day after their big loss in court, a second ruling against Locast's founder likely led to their demise. Did his hubris contribute to their current situation? Let's dive in and find out. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX:...
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Locast Shuts Down .. What Happened?
See my original Locast video: http://lon.tv/locastvideo - Locast, the popular service that streams broadcast TV, shut down this morning following a ruling from a federal judge. Here's what happened. VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro & Locast Background 02:01 - Lawsuit Background 02:18 - Locast and the…
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Why the SpaceX / Inspiration 4 Private Space Mission is a Big Deal
In about two weeks SpaceX will launch the first fully privately crewed (and paid for) space mission for a three day trip to an orbit higher than the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission will be crewed by four private citizens and is a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. See more space:...
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Why the T-Mobile Data Breach is One of the Worst Yet
T-Mobile experienced a data breach that resulted in hackers obtaining the personal information of tens of millions of their current and former customers. The data includes names, addresses, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, government identification numbers, and other data...
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This is the official Lon.TV podcast. You'll hear audio versions of my weekly wrapup show and interviews with people behind some of the most interesting technology companies past and present! These are audio versions of the interviews I post on my YouTube channel at lon.tv.
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