techmoan - November 2024 VIDEO Oddcast

I was on Manchester for work some years ago. The weather das fantastic, got some nice pictures and we were at a bead and breakfast where they baked croissants for breakfast. It was great. I need to do some exploring in the UK

Raul Ramos

2024-11-15 19:27:58 +0000 UTC

People talks about coming to terms with your own mortality. I believe is putting your own life in perspective. Yet, don't die yet, you got plenty of powder

Raul Ramos

2024-11-15 19:21:58 +0000 UTC

Me too. First video I saw was of that window cleaning thing because I was looking for one. The video opened another option. Just don't clean the windos. But I digress. At some point during the pandemic I got something from Tech moan and it was vaguely familiar,let's see what he is up to. When I was a kid, one couple my parents were friends with had a stereo, on a cabinet. And a slide projector. They would show us slide shows of their travels and make me a chocolate drink on a tall glass. For me it was absolutely magic. And Mat brought that feeling to me showing all this audio stuff, taking you back there and... Well I know own two Kenwood black cabinets from the 80s and I love being back to listening music So I own him some Also, he mentioned "his collection would go to the skip" Please organize a museum. I and I am sure many others would keep contributing

Raul Ramos

2024-11-15 19:21:04 +0000 UTC

Italians do too. At least the ones I know

Raul Ramos

2024-11-14 21:56:41 +0000 UTC

Dear Mat, do you know this kind of laugh an audience does when someone says something really crass? I do watch a lot of stuff that is supposed to be funny (SNL, for example). Sometimes I chuckle a bit. But I have not laughed that loud and in 'that way' in 10 or 15 years - until you dropped that line with the Taiwan factory out of nowhere and I could not stop laughing. You have so much gold in your hands (mind).

Jeanne (dissonant witchcraft)

2024-11-14 21:06:56 +0000 UTC

I loved seeing your YouTube counter in the background

Mark DeRoller

2024-11-14 18:48:26 +0000 UTC

I've been watching Matt for years, since the early days of Techmoan and i've learnt so much fascinating stuff from him, he makes everything he covers interesting, he even makes eating his lunch interesting to watch 😄. Please don't loose heart or give up Matt, we may be a bunch of strangers to you, but your a massive friend to us and were so grateful for all your hard work.

Tim Barker

2024-11-14 10:47:42 +0000 UTC

Glad it’s such a simple fix. Ta.😀

Techmoan

2024-11-14 10:37:27 +0000 UTC

Here you are Mat, someone has broken the geo-restrictions on using Airpods as hearing aids, all you need is a faraday cage, microwave, a bit of luck and lots of patience :-D https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/airpods-pro-hacked-using-faraday-cage-and-microwave-as-a-jammer-to-fool-geofencing-enthusiast-activates-hearing-aids-feature-in-airpods-pro-in-geoblocked-india

Gareth P

2024-11-14 09:48:13 +0000 UTC

You're not the only one; I share your sentiments exactly.

Grace Robbins

2024-11-14 02:10:59 +0000 UTC

This might sound selfish but if you dropped dead tomorrow it might be okay with you but it would hurt deeply to lose you. I think I said before I watched you when I had no one in my life and was happy to come home and watch you talk about old tech... It felt like having a friend. Things are better now but just know... At least I would miss the hell out of you.

Erik

2024-11-14 02:08:11 +0000 UTC

Yup. I have read online (take that for what you will) the term "scotch" was a slur for "cheap" when the name was first coined. Over time we have normalized many slurs in the American language. Like "Gerry Can" or "Gerry Rig" for instance.

Dan Weiss

2024-11-13 19:57:15 +0000 UTC

I agree that the current form of AI is based on the technology you mentioned (known as Large Language Models or LLMs) but the AI banner is broad and goes back to the dawn of computing. Some methods can come up with new ideas (Genetic Algorithms for instance) but without some way to test them, they could be gibberish. You can see a version of learning in the AI's that learn to play games by playing against a player or an AI. But as for the current vouge version, I find it helpful as a software developer because it mines the internet knowledge for me to get me pointed in the right direction. Just like I don't trust Wikipedia to be 100%, I don't expect ChatGPT to be 100%. But it is a starting point. And much like I learned from too many university math (maths?) classes, you have to know what you are trying to do or the techniques won't give you what you want.

Dan Weiss

2024-11-13 19:54:59 +0000 UTC

Most of my clients are in and around Liverpool city centre ( one or two in Wigan too ) Thanks for the link - just been delivered - amazing that you don't know you need something till you see someone else with it - confidence increased now using my phone camera

mark barratt

2024-11-13 17:57:45 +0000 UTC

Its probably the least important part of the video, but as an American, I feel compelled to say that we would probably call it scotch tape -after the brand - in much the same way kleenex generically refers to tissues.

Matt Kedzierski

2024-11-13 16:12:25 +0000 UTC

AI isn’t “Artificial Intelligence”. It’s a huge database with fast search routines and a natural language interface. It only knows what it’s told (no matter how wrong). I looked at the M4 Mac and realised that my M1 does everything I need. I’ve never maxed it out (apart from the early days with the memory leak”. I’m older than you, Mat, and I think we’ve just seen too much stuff to get dragged in to all the hype. I use an OWC external dock for my external discs. Seems to be fine with iMovie.

Phil Collins

2024-11-13 13:16:16 +0000 UTC

Hello you. I LOVE YOUR CONTENT!! Just saying. As for your father, well you and I have spoken about this subject. As son, it is fucking brutal. It really does suck the life out of you, and feels like nothing will ever be the same again. I’m not gonna sprout advice or owt, just that I know first hand that it is tough. You dying… well I got to say this. When you do die, I need you (yes NEED) to let me know! As it’ll ruin my coffee mornings!!! You hear? You hear me?!? 😂🤣😂 I would want to come to your funeral and maybe speak some words. I’m not boring, I promise. But I would have to say things that you don’t like… compliments. Sorry, but I’d be full of joyous compliments. And how you LOVE going to McDonald’s etc 😂 Right then Matt, gonna listen to the rest of this video, it’s getting me through a very boring motorway drive, only stopped to comment!! All the best Lee

Lee Coles

2024-11-13 10:59:10 +0000 UTC

I’ve just ordered the UK version of the ear popper, same design, different name. Thanks for the suggestion.

Techmoan

2024-11-13 10:28:55 +0000 UTC

I do remember buying something similar last year. I should find where I put it.

Techmoan

2024-11-13 09:53:59 +0000 UTC

Oh I haven’t been to Manchester since 2016, so I definitely wouldn’t go looking there. Almost 30 years of commuting to a place can build up a strong repulsion against the idea of returning to it ever again.

Techmoan

2024-11-13 09:52:51 +0000 UTC

Unfortunately I too, suffer from narrow Eustachion tubes where I lose my high frequency hearing for days at a time. A device named Earpopper has certainly helped speed up the 'unclogging process'. Not cheap, and possibly not avail in the UK but worth looking into. https://www.earpopper.com/

Bar Crocker

2024-11-13 04:32:45 +0000 UTC

I envision walking around Manchester, maybe the Corn Exchange, and suddenly see a tall familiar gentleman testing a new 360° camera attached to the top of a very long pole. 😄

Grace Robbins

2024-11-13 00:20:58 +0000 UTC

I’m only there once or twice a year for a couple of hours, so the odds of catching me are very low. I didn’t share the link - but here it is. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LYGZYJS

Techmoan

2024-11-12 22:12:38 +0000 UTC

I often pay extra attention , when I'm around Liverpool City Centre - for the bloke in a a cap taking sneaky photos :) Haven't spotted you yet, and likley won't. But live in hope :) PS - did you share the link for those grippy stickers for your phone case?

mark barratt

2024-11-12 22:02:56 +0000 UTC

That’s a very kind and considered post, many thanks for taking the time.

Techmoan

2024-11-12 19:32:59 +0000 UTC

I’m sure I’ve recorded them. The footage must be stored on a SSD somewhere.

Techmoan

2024-11-12 19:32:04 +0000 UTC

Disappointed the mighty UFO noodle didn't make an appearance; the only noodles that don't send me rushing for the loo (I have IBS). I don't know why this might be, but it is true. I enjoyed the speaker video too!

Robsa

2024-11-12 18:45:32 +0000 UTC

I was watching London Eats. Perhaps I’ll give London Hustle a try.

Techmoan

2024-11-12 11:18:39 +0000 UTC

Oh man, thank you so much! Truly appreciated! Remember that Bee’s Knees scratch and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Brian Gerfort

2024-11-12 07:34:36 +0000 UTC

Oh; it's one of those things... like vacuuming=Hoovering. That is one use of a company name that throws me off as it could potentially have different meanings (as identified on Google), and I never heard it used before as 'to vacuum.' And I'd never heard 'white out' referred to as 'Tipp-Ex' until you said it on the 4-Track video. Oh Mylanta, I could geek out these linguistic differences all day.

Grace Robbins

2024-11-12 01:28:50 +0000 UTC

Mat, I feel your pain. A while back, you had an Oddcast where you mentioned that someone you had been in contact on some issue had taken their life and you suggested we reach out to each other if we felt that way. I know that is not what you are saying about yourself, more that you are realistic about your life. I get that as I am realistic about my life as well. I am a bit older, not quite as ill (but catching up if that is a thing) and trying to find the sun on endless cloudy days. I will say what many people have said in this comment chain, "I value what you do!". And I really do like the OddCasts. As a professional software developer (technically an IT Architect) I understand the challenges of constantly coming up with something new. I am AMAZED that you maintain the output you do. I have been a freelance writer as well and lived the life of "No Output = No Pay". I have no suggestion for finding your muse, but you could load up ChatGPT with a list of all the "stuff" in your storage locker and some verbs and adverbs and let it create video titles. It is just monkeys typing at a typewriter but it might spark some ideas. As for the videos, I really liked the 4 Track and I thought the speaker one was fine. I agree the Pong machine (and yes I got the wording) was trash. That being said, I serious considered the larger pinball machine your reviewed. Anyway, I hope some metaphorical sun shines on you and brightens your day.

Dan Weiss

2024-11-12 01:05:47 +0000 UTC

It depends. These compounds naturally occur in tomatoes: Monosodium glutamate (E621), Carotene (160a), Lycopene (E160d), Riboflavin (E101), Ascorbic acid (E300), Citric acid (E330), Malic acid (E296)

Tunix

2024-11-11 23:08:25 +0000 UTC

Enjoyed the kanto Syd video think it a good video and might get some intetest. funny after 50 years just got into star trek currently working my way through original series. Btw have you tried the new christmas dinner pot noodle (we got it from Tesco) it's interesting

Retro Nick

2024-11-11 22:30:13 +0000 UTC

Film youtube video - thanks for that put on my watch list after 18 pot noodles videos

Retro Nick

2024-11-11 22:24:20 +0000 UTC

Oh that's great, thank you! Let the noodle binge begin!

Gareth P

2024-11-11 22:12:17 +0000 UTC

When I was watching Mat's excellent 4 track video it reminded me of LGR Tech Tales and was going to suggest you made some more. Having heard how much time it took maybe not a good idea. I hope the house and equipment repairs are progressing O.K.

Duncan

2024-11-11 22:03:53 +0000 UTC

I've removed the 18+ limit now. I didn't consider the google account issue.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 21:57:56 +0000 UTC

OK, I found a way to bulk change them to all ages, so I've done that now.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 21:56:31 +0000 UTC

Thanks for London hustle tip enjoying his videos

Retro Nick

2024-11-11 21:55:27 +0000 UTC

I'm old enough to remember the "Now the Chips are Down" TV programme in which they predicted that computers would take so many peoples jobs that people would need to be taught what to do with all the extra leisure time. My prediction is that in another 40 years people will be using AI all the time yet be complaining that they are pushed for time to finish a job.

Duncan

2024-11-11 21:50:17 +0000 UTC

Are E numbers still a bad thing, those ones have 10 in :) Will give them a go though, thanks!

StevesTechShed

2024-11-11 21:32:24 +0000 UTC

Enjoyed the update, add me to the list of people that would be happy for you to do your Patreon updates wearing a cap to save your eyes! Know what you mean about feeling "off", I've often struggled with that - the sort of "hmm, something is definitely different, is this the new normal or should I be trying to monitor / solve it?". I get told that stress impacts health and wellbeing a lot but if that is true then some inner part of me experiences stress differently to my concious mind because it never really matches up to me! I'd be interested in watching the food vids but unfortunately I'm not able to as I (intentionally) don't have a Google account and as you've made them 18+ it requires a sign-in. I just prefer not to to have a Google account which is one of the reasons I like being able to support via Patreon instead! Not expecting you to change that or anything though :-) Oh and I also loved the 4-track video, thank you for making it!

Gareth P

2024-11-11 21:00:49 +0000 UTC

Next you’ll be telling me that Canada is too.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 20:52:45 +0000 UTC

Yes I got it wrong.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 20:51:11 +0000 UTC

You’re absolutely right, there’s about half of it in mono on a cart somewhere.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 18:51:26 +0000 UTC

Isn't that fidelipac version of Sgt. Peppers technically the second version you've owned? Seem to remember you had an abridged version on PlayTape!

Dominic Ashman

2024-11-11 18:30:57 +0000 UTC

I’ve had a look through Sainsbury’s online and the only spicy one I can vouch for is https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/nong-shim-shin-cup-noodles-75g There aren’t enough bits in the Nong Shim cups for me, but I do seem to remember this one having a nice spice level.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 17:49:26 +0000 UTC

What UK supermarket noodles do you recommend Matt? I'm going off the normal Nissin one in Sainsburys - I need to add in some chili to enjoy them! I have similar polyp issues as yourself and my sense of taste comes and goes depending on the day...

StevesTechShed

2024-11-11 16:34:43 +0000 UTC

Ah sorry Mat, I changed my username to that unwieldy sentence to mess with the creators of the Three Bean Salad podcast whom I also Patreonate/Patreonise, I hadn't considered it would affect this one as well - I'll change it back!

Pete Hepple

2024-11-11 15:23:13 +0000 UTC

If you’re able to change your Patreon username to the one you want to show in the credits then when I get Patreon to generate its list of people in a specific tier that’ll be the one I use.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 14:23:55 +0000 UTC

Ah, yes, my favorite video of the month again. Don't know why, always is. I don't really understand the talking while driving thing. Lots of people play on their phones while driving. And if you don't mind dying that much anyway (I do get why), why not right? I did really like the puppets to be honest.. 😄 Oh, and isn't Muntz really just an arse? 😅

Bas van Schooten

2024-11-11 14:10:54 +0000 UTC

1) Why have I binged 18 videos about noodles when I will never eat noodles in my life? 2) There’s nowt wrong with the speaker video. 3) Please wear a cap for the Oddcasts.

Matthew Hunt

2024-11-11 13:19:59 +0000 UTC

Couldn't quite make out the "cassette guy" thing at 05:55 (I initially thought it was an Elcaset, and the cassette guy was something else completely) - for anyone else slightly baffled, here it is: https://jellycat.com/amuseables-cassette-tape/

Pete Hepple

2024-11-11 13:15:44 +0000 UTC

I love your food reviews. It's nice to see someone from the UK having a whinge and a rant about food they dislike. All the other food reviewers mark things too high here and are far too nicey-nicey. You should make a dedicated channel for those videos as you obviously like to make them. Sorta like LGR Foods and you could also add food gadgets. Just a thought.

Lee

2024-11-11 11:26:34 +0000 UTC

I’m not sure that Top Gear is a poster boy for driving while talking being safe though.

Techmoan

2024-11-11 10:39:21 +0000 UTC

Wonder if they've heard of a TV show called Top Gear?

Barry Williams

2024-11-11 10:33:08 +0000 UTC

My favourite word for such common sentiment is: ennui. Keep up the good work - the 4 track was an interesting vid. I am constantly impressed at the roll of creative content.

Gareth R

2024-11-11 10:02:03 +0000 UTC

⦁ "Well, that's annoying." Hoo-boy, here we go. 😆 ⦁ Smart speakers are a far more niche thing than you'd think. It's prohibitively expensive, especially for what it does and I don't think people outside of tech enthusiast circles really see it as a necessity compared to a game console or a phone. ⦁ I get your feelings about your mortality, but you do need to get over the fact that we will all be heartbroken whenever you leave this world, whether you like or not. 🙂 I mean it; we'll be very crushed and grief-stricken by it, as anyone who has enriched our lives as you have could, and you won't be able to do anything about it. ⦁ Mat, please remember that we're always here for you if you ever want to chat. It seems you're seriously struggling with things. We love you and support you, so we'll probably agree with you on everything you say. 😀 ⦁ Your research on Muntz was very solid work. It's a shame, given such a colorful, flamboyant man, that he isn't talked about more. If you ever consider doing more on him, you can count on at least one person watching it. ⦁ I've only ever heard the word "pang" used as someone having pangs of jealousy. I'd assumed the title was a reference. ⦁ I wonder if that promotion feature is supposed to be more about getting exposure to more people and that more views would lead to more shares and so on? It might be more for newer creators who don't have a foothold, but even then, the maths are not mathing, as it were. ⦁ It does seem a large portion of people want more of the old-school YouTube style of just point-and-shoot. COVID and the rise of short-form content were probably a huge factor, but there's definitely been a major shift in viewership to creators being more free-form and loose than before. That's all to say that I believe now is a good time as any to switch up things and get weird. ⦁ Speaking of old school YouTube, here's a suggestion about the tasting videos: Bundle them up into one video and put it on the main channel with zero context and explanation, for April Fool's day. Edit out the talking and just leave the eating. Add an ".mp4" to the title for good measure.

Justin

2024-11-11 08:27:41 +0000 UTC

I also have the BDP-S370 (a great blu-ray player with a metal body and RCA audio output). The DVD function is multiregion by default.

Matthew Hunt

2024-11-11 08:00:12 +0000 UTC

I'll just chime in with a few things. I think the "stupid" comment stuff comes from the fact that people who get why you beep google etc think it's obvious and only those who can't think comment on it. Applies to other stuff too. The health thing I get, obvious for me but wanted to mention. I think the people who don't are in good health and can't imagine having all kinds of issues. So if you drop tomorrow, I'll say rest in peace and thanks for the videos. The driving and talking to a camera thing might be a nice warning. It doesn't seem obvious but it can be dangerous. I admit many people do even more dangerous stuff while driving but what can you do. They should not. I think you are smart enough not to try and take this the wrong way but I do recommend wathing the video Tom Scott made about it where he was pondering the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-aDHxoblr4 As for AI and other stuff. I'm younger than you but still feel about the same about most things these days. So I don't think it's just your age. I mean if AI is so good then why can't Facebook use some of it to make translations work. They took away the ability to make multilingual posts and now all people get are rubbish translations. And I mean rubbish. A bit of a long one but it happens. Take care.

J Ruonti

2024-11-11 07:24:55 +0000 UTC

Thank you! I get a little unsure before watching other YT creators videos (I feel like I'm 'cheating' on Techmoan, and I find NW England accents are better on the ears), but I will check those channels out. As a scholar of English Communications (and a love of everything about the UK as far back as I can remember) learning about the linguistic differences of English is fascinating to me.

Grace Robbins

2024-11-11 06:27:44 +0000 UTC

Irrelevant? You're not becoming "irrelevant" but you've had the years of experience to know what's good and what's not, but mostly to know what it is that you want and need and what you don't. You basically said the same thing yourself in this video. I'd call that maturity, not irrelevance. Anyway, great stuff as always and I'm sure we'd all like to see more videos as good as the 4-track video, but not if you have to go through what you did with that one. Cheers Mat!

Mark Hesse

2024-11-11 05:51:55 +0000 UTC

Regarding region locked DVDs I have a Sony BDP-S370 which i've region unlocked which I use for DVD playback. I bought a little gadget off ebay to unlock it. It was the cheapest of easiest option with HDMI output and HD upscaling that I could find on ebay. A lot of more modern blu-ray players can'd have the DVD playback region unlocked and while earlier DVD players are relatively easy to unlock they have analogue outputs and, obviously, no upscaling. The era of easy to unlock players and HDMI output is quite narrow but there are still quite a few models out there.

Martipar

2024-11-11 04:49:21 +0000 UTC

Grace, I saw that Stand-up Math[s] video a few weeks ago and found it super cool. I've gotten a slight reprimand once for spelling maneuver as manoeuvre (and not just a red, squiggly line😉). If you're interested in fun facts, etc. about American vs. British English (and much more), I recommend three YT channels featuring British linguists, but maybe you already watch them: Gideon: https://www.youtube.com/@LetThemTalkTV Geoff: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGeoffLindsey Rob: https://www.youtube.com/@RobWords As always, great artwork. Keep Calm & Carry On🙂

Mark Hesse

2024-11-11 04:49:03 +0000 UTC

In Japan there were absolutely crazy do-everything smartphones in the early 2000s, way ahead of the rest of the world. Also one of the few places were TV broadcasts direct to phones caught on.

Graham Parks

2024-11-11 00:47:33 +0000 UTC

We shall not forget the train or park bench you once said you wanted dedicated in your name. Also - I wish I had a poppy for Remembrance Day. We have Veterans Day tomorrow.

Grace Robbins

2024-11-10 23:51:02 +0000 UTC

Thanks, I need all the watch hours I can get. I'm about 600 hours short. I have plenty of time and money to throw at the channel, I just need to tidy the workshop and sell at least 1 of my 453 EQs for the space.

evilution

2024-11-10 23:45:37 +0000 UTC

You would have to find a Home Bargains and apologise to the orangutans though!

Alistair Boyer

2024-11-10 23:09:27 +0000 UTC

Yes, Scotch or transparent tape.

Grace Robbins

2024-11-10 23:06:58 +0000 UTC

I didn’t.

Techmoan

2024-11-10 23:06:00 +0000 UTC

I believe the Americans call it scotch tape (probably late to the party on that one). I obviously can’t comment for anyone else but if there’s a Techmoan video I’ll watch it (probably a lot more than once)

Pete Strachan

2024-11-10 23:01:27 +0000 UTC

The comparison between a visit to IKEA and a game of Pac-Man had me laughing. It's perhaps more like a reverse Pac-Man, where you’re one of the ghosts chasing down that elusive shop assistant who’s always darting away. This 'frame thing' reminds me of a hobby project I worked on a few years back [1]. I mentioned it in a comment on the Tuneshine video, but since I’m not trying to sell anything, I hope it’s fine to bring it up again here. I actually built green and orange variants of it, too. The firmware was a collaborative effort with some friends. You can see some of the animations here as a GIF [2]. I think we did pretty well 🙂 The issue with people getting upset about everything seems to be baked into how social media works these days. Everyone’s fighting tooth and nail for attention, but only a few actually have something meaningful to share. So, how does someone build an audience without noteworthy accomplishments of their own? The easiest route is to stir up drama - pointing fingers at those who do have a following, hoping to gain attention at their expense. It doesn’t really matter what you say or do. The moment someone spots an opportunity to rack up likes by flinging sh*t at you, they’ll take it. That’s just how it is now. The 4-track video you made is a stellar piece of work - it’s clear you poured a lot of effort into it. Don’t let low view counts overshadow that. Part of the issue might be that attention spans are shorter than ever. That said, your Pong video fits perfectly into that quick-hit niche. The product itself might be underwhelming, but your video about it certainly isn’t. [1] https://t.ctdo.de/yabqt/CIMG1994.JPG [2] https://github.com/das-labor/borgware-2d/blob/master/doc/img/borg_anim.gif

Tunix

2024-11-10 22:53:54 +0000 UTC

Did you know Koka noodles do a noodle advent calendar?!

Alistair Boyer

2024-11-10 22:48:54 +0000 UTC

If people get upset about someone recording themselves talking while driving, it's probably best they don't watch Hubnut (or Furious Driving etc)

Alan Lee

2024-11-10 22:48:18 +0000 UTC

There's nothing wrong with your Kanto review, except that it's a bit niche because it's hard to buy one outside the USA. I suspect you have enough American subscribers for that not to matter. I too have been annoyed by the premature Mac Mini non-reviews but I have a little sympathy with the makers who must feel compelled to churn out the content before others beat them to it. I don't know why I care; my original poverty-spec M1 is still going strong. I think the new version would annoy me with its lack of full-sized USB ports. I still use a DVD drive, a keyboard/mouse dongle and various external drives on mine.

Stephen Cairns

2024-11-10 22:31:20 +0000 UTC

The thing about this button is that it launches the camera and then I can swipe on it to adjust the zoom. No screen presses required at any point. It’s a niche thing, but I’m right in the centre of that niche.

Techmoan

2024-11-10 22:19:29 +0000 UTC

Good stuff, Mat. Dare I admit to quite liking your Kanto speaker video? I use a pair of YU-6 as both my computer speakers and for listening to a turntable in my home office. I think they are very good, and agree about the nice remote control. I hate to tell you this, but the 'volume up' button on the edge of the iPhone 14 pro could already be used to take photos (My kids showed me!) - so no need to upgrade to the 16 just to get the extra button! Marques Brownlee is a reviewer I watch on YT - he DOES have a M4 Mac Mini to review and has some interesting thoughts on the Apple 'upgrade ladder' . Keep up the good work, Mat - you are a true stalwart of You Tube. (I am not entirely sure what a stalwart is, but it sounds like something very good.)

Roland Bogush

2024-11-10 22:01:42 +0000 UTC

That 1 hour and 10 minutes just flew by!

David Peaker

2024-11-10 21:48:00 +0000 UTC

Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths is one of my favourite channels.

David Peaker

2024-11-10 21:44:20 +0000 UTC

Keep doing what you're doing, and don't worry about offending some people. I am convinced there are those out there who want to be offended at this point. There are so many issues in the world, if you or a characteristic you have is a butt of a joke, you should be able to still enjoy the joke, rather than getting upset. People really focus their energy on the wrong things. (Also, it's a minor thing but as you mentioned it in a few videos and it is a common misunderstanding, Mexico is in North America)

Martin Porcheron

2024-11-10 21:27:30 +0000 UTC

I like the idea of the friction grips but am I missing something - I thought the iPhone has always done shutter release using the volume buttons?

Rick Parsons

2024-11-10 21:08:29 +0000 UTC

I 100% understand why you wouldn’t want to take the time to make more videos when hardly anyone gets to see them, but I do enjoy watching the ones you’ve made.

Techmoan

2024-11-10 21:03:52 +0000 UTC

At the moment 15.9 mmol/L

Techmoan

2024-11-10 20:57:08 +0000 UTC

I’ve set them all now, it would be a pig to change them. You’re not missing much.

Techmoan

2024-11-10 20:56:14 +0000 UTC

I thought "The Pong" was quite funny.

Rick Parsons

2024-11-10 20:39:39 +0000 UTC

Just keep on making the video's like you want! No cook has ever been found who can cook for all mouths.

Arny Staas

2024-11-10 20:26:30 +0000 UTC

I find that if I yell "Hey A-word', it generates rude responses from all sorts, -many of which don't seem to be very automated. ;-)

CURTISSCOTT

2024-11-10 20:17:48 +0000 UTC

Your comments about death mirror my mother in law's. She had a bad health scare recently and everyone was afraid she might die but she was totally fine with it

David E. Blankenship

2024-11-10 20:07:33 +0000 UTC

Matt, I'm sorry, but $5 a month doesn't give anyone the right to snark a truly decent guy by telling him bloodworms are killing the freakin' hedgehogs! You were the first YouTube channel, (along with Big Clive), that I enjoyed watching. I loved the puppets, but totally get why you don't include them. Your tech is my tech, but through the different prism of being 'across the. pond'. Your videos are always the highest quality. And that 4track video that you put so much into brought back so much appreciation of the times I had as a young kid going with my parents to Bill Lear's house and the Lear Jet plant in Wichita. You keep putting out those videos and this old man in Ohio will continue to watch them and enjoy them. But, if you decide that it's time to 'take down the shingle', and call it quits, that's fine, too. Frankly, you've done this for longer than many people that I know have worked at one place. I mean, where in the world could I see a guy hold a copy of a 4track of the Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's"? Hope Bees-knees is doing well and not fighting the alley cats. Cheers.

CrimsonPig808

2024-11-10 19:26:39 +0000 UTC

Everything is alright here! Thanks for the vlog :^] p.s. side note about 4track, it might have been forgotten in the mainstream, but it was popular in the indie lofi scene well into the 1990s. Bands like Sebadoh did some major albums on homebrew 4track - Brand New Love is one of my favourite songs from that era!

Melonking

2024-11-10 19:26:15 +0000 UTC

I don't blame them - there are many attractive aspects of American culture - quick to friendship and a kind and welcoming people. Or I suppose you could be like the Britishers: super-miserable and reserved. (Don't change!).

Amro

2024-11-10 19:13:46 +0000 UTC

I'm glad to see the hexagon survived the rearrangement/cull. I wish my Lametric lived long to go sticky. Mine died not long after the warranty ran out and they weren't interested so I binned it and I refuse to buy another one for the price. When you do snuff it, does the wife know how to access the YouTube channel to upload and let us know? Maybe create an "oh shit, I'm dead self obituary telling people to cancel their Patreon payment" video that she can make go live when the clogs are popped. Maybe creating a SnackMoan channel for the food reviews? I think hedgehogs will eat slugs unless there's something better, like mealworm. Same way people will eat a kebab because nothing else is open when they leave the pub. I agree with watching sport live. Not a chance, especially Formula 1. NEOOOWWWW, wait 90 seconds, NEEOOOOW. Boring. At least on TV you can see everything whilst being warm, comfortable, not in public and not being ripped off. I haven't created a video for a while. The weather is just depressing. Hard when I have to work in a cold garage to create any content. Worse thing is I can't even monetise it yet due to low watch hours. I either need to go viral or be recommended by YouTube (which is unlikely due to my niche family unfriendly content).

evilution

2024-11-10 19:01:52 +0000 UTC

These days it's better not to emulate Americans (from an American).

Grace Robbins

2024-11-10 18:35:38 +0000 UTC

• William Shatner's Star Trek Voyager audiobook reading 😄 • Holy mackerel, an enormous food playlist 😍 • Your casual attire in the food videos is very comfy. • "Mass brain virus" yes, that is an epidemic here in the US. 51% of us, at least. • I'd rather use British English. But when I spelt 'favourite' I would get a strict reprimand. It's sort of like kids who spoke Gaelic in Scotland used to be reprimanded. • Can I please write your biography before you drop dead? 😿 • Your missus would surely mourn you if you passed? • Your viewers worry about your well-being... seriously. I know I do. • I hope they didn't have excessive turbulence on that dining airplane. 😏 • Facts: I have lost my interest in life and have very little left to carry on with. Really. No kids, no partner, no job. Living on a planet that's gone out of its mind. 46, and I don't foresee my quality of life improving any time soon. Hmm. • Regarding analog things - there's an interesting (to me) video about 35mm and 16mm film that was shot on 35mm and 16mm - https://youtu.be/QYUE696k6GY • AI is only fun for its creativity potential - because I can make a Techmoan Santa Claus Christmas card: https://ibb.co/4SdZYKD. Or freaky landscapes: https://ibb.co/PcBmjCd https://ibb.co/sbMPL5G And bizarre sci-fi film ideas: https://ibb.co/4m7Zhcx Thanks for the all of the videos. A literal smorgasbord of viewing. Take care 🤍

Grace Robbins

2024-11-10 18:27:07 +0000 UTC

I really do miss the puppets. Especially when I found part of myself has been like the idiot in the distant past. Makes it extra funny to me.

Holger P Kleinert

2024-11-10 18:24:17 +0000 UTC

Chin up old boy. We'll be here to support you, whichever path you choose.

Lee Lavery

2024-11-10 18:23:40 +0000 UTC

In a former life, I was a blogger who had a blog about the beer and pub industry. Being a generally facetious individual, I made fun of a lot of things I found ridiculous or stupid. Most organisations and individuals involved either took it in good heart or let pass by uncommented. But there were several who took it very badly. And, not trying to stereotype anyone here, but they were all under 35 and VERY online. Once, I even got dogpiled on Twitter by dozens of friends and associates of one particular person. I found this out when I discovered my phone flat due to the amount of alerts I'd got. Some were even threatening me with legal action. Too much stuff is being seen by too many people and it gets out of hand.

Matthew Lawrenson

2024-11-10 18:22:30 +0000 UTC

9:40: That reminds me of Robbie Williams "Feel" lyrics : "I don't wanna die, but I am not keen on living either..."

Holger P Kleinert

2024-11-10 18:21:48 +0000 UTC

I appreciate the mention, Mat! I also understand the feeling you described, since when the trees first crushed my house I felt an unexpected but legit sense of relief… like “ahh, finally I can let it all go.” Then I saw that most of it survived and felt almost disappointed. I still haven’t come to grips with what that means yet and I don’t think I’m ready to move on from YouTube, but I can’t ignore the feeling either. This whole experience has shown me that I need a change or two.

LGR

2024-11-10 18:15:16 +0000 UTC

Any chance you could mark those food reviews as not being over 18 content? I can’t watch them because Google wants me to log in to prove I’m over 18.. and that’s not an option for me. (No worries if it’s any trouble). Thanks for the update - and no, you’re not alone with the feeling left behind by tech these days. Hope you feel better soon! And give Bee’s Knees a good scratch from me! :)

Brian Gerfort

2024-11-10 18:12:45 +0000 UTC

What treshold value have you set to trigger the high glucose alert.

Holger P Kleinert

2024-11-10 18:12:26 +0000 UTC

Let’s hope you have many more years in good health and will have some interesting things to fill your life with. Let’s hope it never comes to that. I’d miss you for one (an internet random, I bet that’s changed your whole outlook on life!) There are very few Northern English gentlemen who I can identify with. It’s mainly “hey hey guys - entertainment” by younger American or American-adjacent people (is there anything sadder than non-Americans acting American?). It all ends sometime - doesn’t it? “It’s what he wanted”. (Much love to all my American friends - nothing says I love you like the world trying to emulate you).

Amro

2024-11-10 18:04:15 +0000 UTC

I thought the Muntz video was as good as anything you’ve ever made, which is a compliment indeed. Great stuff. Hopefully you can find some way of making these in depth pieces without driving yourself completely batty. Right, off to watch 18 food reviews in a row…

Dan Overton

2024-11-10 17:09:07 +0000 UTC

The world is now such where if you don't want to upset anyone, you don't do anything.

Robin Cooper

2024-11-10 16:53:51 +0000 UTC

November 2024 VIDEO Oddcast

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I was on Manchester for work some years ago. The weather das fantastic, got some nice pictures and we were at a bead and breakfast where they baked croissants for breakfast. It was great. I need to do some exploring in the UK

People talks about coming to terms with your own mortality. I believe is putting your own life in perspective. Yet, don't die yet, you got plenty of powder

Italians do too. At least the ones I know

I loved seeing your YouTube counter in the background

Glad it’s such a simple fix. Ta.😀

You're not the only one; I share your sentiments exactly.

Yup. I have read online (take that for what you will) the term "scotch" was a slur for "cheap" when the name was first coined. Over time we have normalized many slurs in the American language. Like "Gerry Can" or "Gerry Rig" for instance.

Most of my clients are in and around Liverpool city centre ( one or two in Wigan too ) Thanks for the link - just been delivered - amazing that you don't know you need something till you see someone else with it - confidence increased now using my phone camera

Its probably the least important part of the video, but as an American, I feel compelled to say that we would probably call it scotch tape -after the brand - in much the same way kleenex generically refers to tissues.

I’ve just ordered the UK version of the ear popper, same design, different name. Thanks for the suggestion.

I do remember buying something similar last year. I should find where I put it.

Oh I haven’t been to Manchester since 2016, so I definitely wouldn’t go looking there. Almost 30 years of commuting to a place can build up a strong repulsion against the idea of returning to it ever again.

Unfortunately I too, suffer from narrow Eustachion tubes where I lose my high frequency hearing for days at a time. A device named Earpopper has certainly helped speed up the 'unclogging process'. Not cheap, and possibly not avail in the UK but worth looking into. https://www.earpopper.com/

I envision walking around Manchester, maybe the Corn Exchange, and suddenly see a tall familiar gentleman testing a new 360° camera attached to the top of a very long pole. 😄

I’m only there once or twice a year for a couple of hours, so the odds of catching me are very low. I didn’t share the link - but here it is. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LYGZYJS

I often pay extra attention , when I'm around Liverpool City Centre - for the bloke in a a cap taking sneaky photos :) Haven't spotted you yet, and likley won't. But live in hope :) PS - did you share the link for those grippy stickers for your phone case?

That’s a very kind and considered post, many thanks for taking the time.

I’m sure I’ve recorded them. The footage must be stored on a SSD somewhere.

Disappointed the mighty UFO noodle didn't make an appearance; the only noodles that don't send me rushing for the loo (I have IBS). I don't know why this might be, but it is true. I enjoyed the speaker video too!

I was watching London Eats. Perhaps I’ll give London Hustle a try.

Oh man, thank you so much! Truly appreciated! Remember that Bee’s Knees scratch and I hope you have a wonderful day!

It depends. These compounds naturally occur in tomatoes: Monosodium glutamate (E621), Carotene (160a), Lycopene (E160d), Riboflavin (E101), Ascorbic acid (E300), Citric acid (E330), Malic acid (E296)

Enjoyed the kanto Syd video think it a good video and might get some intetest. funny after 50 years just got into star trek currently working my way through original series. Btw have you tried the new christmas dinner pot noodle (we got it from Tesco) it's interesting

Film youtube video - thanks for that put on my watch list after 18 pot noodles videos

Oh that's great, thank you! Let the noodle binge begin!

When I was watching Mat's excellent 4 track video it reminded me of LGR Tech Tales and was going to suggest you made some more. Having heard how much time it took maybe not a good idea. I hope the house and equipment repairs are progressing O.K.

I've removed the 18+ limit now. I didn't consider the google account issue.

OK, I found a way to bulk change them to all ages, so I've done that now.

Thanks for London hustle tip enjoying his videos

Are E numbers still a bad thing, those ones have 10 in :) Will give them a go though, thanks!

Next you’ll be telling me that Canada is too.

Yes I got it wrong.

You’re absolutely right, there’s about half of it in mono on a cart somewhere.

Isn't that fidelipac version of Sgt. Peppers technically the second version you've owned? Seem to remember you had an abridged version on PlayTape!

I’ve had a look through Sainsbury’s online and the only spicy one I can vouch for is https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/nong-shim-shin-cup-noodles-75g There aren’t enough bits in the Nong Shim cups for me, but I do seem to remember this one having a nice spice level.

What UK supermarket noodles do you recommend Matt? I'm going off the normal Nissin one in Sainsburys - I need to add in some chili to enjoy them! I have similar polyp issues as yourself and my sense of taste comes and goes depending on the day...

Ah sorry Mat, I changed my username to that unwieldy sentence to mess with the creators of the Three Bean Salad podcast whom I also Patreonate/Patreonise, I hadn't considered it would affect this one as well - I'll change it back!

If you’re able to change your Patreon username to the one you want to show in the credits then when I get Patreon to generate its list of people in a specific tier that’ll be the one I use.

1) Why have I binged 18 videos about noodles when I will never eat noodles in my life? 2) There’s nowt wrong with the speaker video. 3) Please wear a cap for the Oddcasts.

Couldn't quite make out the "cassette guy" thing at 05:55 (I initially thought it was an Elcaset, and the cassette guy was something else completely) - for anyone else slightly baffled, here it is: https://jellycat.com/amuseables-cassette-tape/

I’m not sure that Top Gear is a poster boy for driving while talking being safe though.

Wonder if they've heard of a TV show called Top Gear?

My favourite word for such common sentiment is: ennui. Keep up the good work - the 4 track was an interesting vid. I am constantly impressed at the roll of creative content.

I also have the BDP-S370 (a great blu-ray player with a metal body and RCA audio output). The DVD function is multiregion by default.

In Japan there were absolutely crazy do-everything smartphones in the early 2000s, way ahead of the rest of the world. Also one of the few places were TV broadcasts direct to phones caught on.

We shall not forget the train or park bench you once said you wanted dedicated in your name. Also - I wish I had a poppy for Remembrance Day. We have Veterans Day tomorrow.

Thanks, I need all the watch hours I can get. I'm about 600 hours short. I have plenty of time and money to throw at the channel, I just need to tidy the workshop and sell at least 1 of my 453 EQs for the space.

You would have to find a Home Bargains and apologise to the orangutans though!

Yes, Scotch or transparent tape.

I didn’t.

I believe the Americans call it scotch tape (probably late to the party on that one). I obviously can’t comment for anyone else but if there’s a Techmoan video I’ll watch it (probably a lot more than once)

Did you know Koka noodles do a noodle advent calendar?!

If people get upset about someone recording themselves talking while driving, it's probably best they don't watch Hubnut (or Furious Driving etc)

The thing about this button is that it launches the camera and then I can swipe on it to adjust the zoom. No screen presses required at any point. It’s a niche thing, but I’m right in the centre of that niche.

That 1 hour and 10 minutes just flew by!

Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths is one of my favourite channels.

I like the idea of the friction grips but am I missing something - I thought the iPhone has always done shutter release using the volume buttons?

I 100% understand why you wouldn’t want to take the time to make more videos when hardly anyone gets to see them, but I do enjoy watching the ones you’ve made.

At the moment 15.9 mmol/L

I’ve set them all now, it would be a pig to change them. You’re not missing much.

I thought "The Pong" was quite funny.

Just keep on making the video's like you want! No cook has ever been found who can cook for all mouths.

I find that if I yell "Hey A-word', it generates rude responses from all sorts, -many of which don't seem to be very automated. ;-)

Your comments about death mirror my mother in law's. She had a bad health scare recently and everyone was afraid she might die but she was totally fine with it

I don't blame them - there are many attractive aspects of American culture - quick to friendship and a kind and welcoming people. Or I suppose you could be like the Britishers: super-miserable and reserved. (Don't change!).

These days it's better not to emulate Americans (from an American).

I really do miss the puppets. Especially when I found part of myself has been like the idiot in the distant past. Makes it extra funny to me.

Chin up old boy. We'll be here to support you, whichever path you choose.

9:40: That reminds me of Robbie Williams "Feel" lyrics : "I don't wanna die, but I am not keen on living either..."

What treshold value have you set to trigger the high glucose alert.

I thought the Muntz video was as good as anything you’ve ever made, which is a compliment indeed. Great stuff. Hopefully you can find some way of making these in depth pieces without driving yourself completely batty. Right, off to watch 18 food reviews in a row…

The world is now such where if you don't want to upset anyone, you don't do anything.

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