Podcasts by Total Ant (Video)

Hands-On Photography 108: Listener Feedback: Workflow Responses and Challenges from 2021-12-16T15:41:03

Ant Pruitt answers listener feedback regarding photography workflow, Lightroom keywords, and photography challenges for the Hands-On Photography community.

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This Week in Google 642: A Clattering of Smart Phones from 2021-12-15T21:29:22

• Hackers Backed by China Seen Exploiting Security Flaw in Internet Software.
• US wins appeal over extradition of WikiLeaks founder.
• Elon Musk: Person of the Year 2021. Listen

Hands-On Photography 107: Peter Adams: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-12-09T15:33:31

Peter Adams, world-renowned photographer of the Bay Area joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography. It's the time of the year where we begin to look at rebranding opportunities by shooting m...

This Week in Google 641: Don't Touch My Fun Noodle! from 2021-12-08T22:10:23

• SaltHank.com is live!


• Year in search 2021.


• Instagram head Adam Mosseri says the app will offer a chronological feed option early next year.


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Hands-On Photography 106: Shooting the Moon from 2021-12-02T15:55:08

Moon photography is quite beautiful and will always grab your viewers' attention. Ant Pruitt discusses his best practices for capturing great moon photography with your camera as well as wi...

This Week in Google 640: That Bret Taylor? from 2021-12-01T20:34:47

• @Jack: not sure anyone has heard but, I resigned from Twitter.


• Who is Parag Agrawal?


• Twitter Has a New CEO; What About a New Business Model?


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Hands-On Photography 105: Preparing for A Photo Shoot from 2021-11-18T15:19:45

Ant Pruitt is asked by a listener to explain the process of preparing for a photo shoot as well as the post-processing delivery. It's a process that may not be the same for all photographer...

This Week in Google 638: Princess Floppy Wrists from 2021-11-17T20:36:45

• Goodbye, Staples Center. Hello, Crypto.com Arena.


• US detains crypto-exchange exec for helping Ryuk ransomware gang launder profits.


• Stacey hates her Pixel 6!<...
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Tech Break: Hands-On the Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera from 2021-11-17T11:01:21

Ant Pruitt gets a few minutes of hands-on time with the latest Nikon flagship camera, the Z9. The Z9 is a 45 megapixel, full-frame mirrorless camera offering updated autofocus capability, 8...

Hands-On Photography 104: Atiba Jefferson: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-11-11T15:06:59

Prolific Skateboard and celebrity photographer Atiba Jefferson visits Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography. The Canon Explorer of Light shares his tips on capturing great images from the skat...

This Week in Google 637: Private Socks from 2021-11-10T21:10:43

• Leo recaps his Oaxaca trip.


• Twitter Blue launches today in the US with Ad-Free Articles.


• Twitter is building a crypto team.


• Square is going to ma...
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Hands-On Photography 103: Getting Started With NFTs from 2021-11-04T14:50:28

NFT's have been top of mind for many in the tech space as well as the creative artist space. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt explains and shares his experience in getting started with t...

This Week in Google 636: Twisty Buttons from 2021-11-03T19:21:02

• Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook's annual AR/VR conference.


• Related: Microsoft Teams enters the metaverse race with 3D avatars and immersive meetings.


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Hands-On Photography 102: Jefferson Graham: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-10-28T14:37:17

Formerly of USA Today, Jefferson Graham has turned his passion for tech and photography into a great series to help others with photography. Graham sits with Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photogra...

This Week in Google 635: I Too Like Music Band from 2021-10-27T19:08:54

• Google results: profit doubles.


• Facebook results: Profits jump 17%.


• Twitter Gains 5 Million Users in Q3, Grows Revenue 37% Despite Apple's iPhone Privacy Chan...
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Tech Break: New Headphones For Content Creators by Beyerdynamic: DT 700 Pro X from 2021-10-27T18:49:40

Ant Pruitt tests the latest offerings from Beyerdynamic as the company aims to provide more tools for budding content creators. The DT 700 Pro X headphones are headphones perfect for monito...

Hands-On Photography 101: Getting Started With Wildlife Photography from 2021-10-21T13:48:06

Wildlife photography can be achieved by anyone with a little bit of patience and planning. Ant Pruitt discusses tips for capturing wildlife photography from the comfort of your home or surr...

This Week in Google 634: Russian Touchdown from 2021-10-20T19:48:52

• Google Store moves up shipping dates for some following Pixel 6 ordering chaos.


• Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Have Big Screens, Big Ambitions, and Small Prices.


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Hands-On Photography 100: Seth Miranda: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-10-14T14:56:14

Seth Miranda, amazing special effects photographer, and host of Adorama TV joins Ant Pruitt on this 100th episode of Hands-On Photography. Ant digs into the career path of Miranda as well a...

This Week in Google 633: Nothing About Me Without Me from 2021-10-13T20:14:55

• Dead letters: Email could be the last federated internet technology — but it isn't.


• Facebook shouldn't be in charge of how you use Facebook.


• The Moral Panic E...
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Hands-On Photography 99: When You Don't Get Likes for Your Photo from 2021-10-07T14:04

Have you ever posted a photo on Instagram or Facebook and it didn't really get the "likes" you assumed it would get? It happens, but does that mean your photo wasn't a good photo? Or does i...

This Week in Google 632: It's No Sudoku from 2021-10-06T20:47:36

• Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen details company's misleading efforts on 60 Minutes.


• Mark Zuckerberg - I wanted to share a note I wrote to...


• How AT&...
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Hands-On Photography 98: Nick Anderson: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-09-30T14:29:30

Nick Anderson, professional pet photographer, and former RAF and airline pilot joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to share tips for capturing better photos of pets. Pet photography ca...

This Week in Google 631: Mr. Goxx from 2021-09-29T18:41:47

Amazon Astro robot, Russian social media ban threat, Instagram Kids, YouTube bans Mercola

Hosts: Leo Laporte, <...

Hands-On Photography 97: An Image Shared With Me from 2021-09-23T14:10:54

Ant Pruitt takes a look at a listener's panoramic photo. Listener feedback and image critique requests are always welcomed on Hands-On Photography. Ant shares his thoughts on the image.

This Week in Google 630: Did You Plug It In for Tofel? from 2021-09-22T19:57:51

• Microsoft's new Surface Duo 2 has all the features that were missing the first time around.


• Leaked hands-on video of the Pixel 6 Pro confirms glossy back, Google Tensor sp...
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Hands-On Photography 96: VIDEO in Photography from 2021-09-16T13:11:36

Photo and video go hand-in-hand. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt responds to a listener review in Apple Podcasts regarding video editing. As a photographer, does video creation and post...

This Week in Google 629: Tastes Like Pikachu from 2021-09-15T20:15:37

• Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show.


• Facebook sent flawed data to misinformation researchers.


• Instagram's Met Gala 2021 T...
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Hands-On Photography 95: Laretta Houston: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-09-09T14:14:38

Laretta Houston is one of the most popular fashion and marketing photographers in the world. She is also a newly named Canon Explorer of Light. On Hands-On Photography, she sits with Ant Pr...

Tech Break: Better Hearing With Olive Pro Earbuds from 2021-09-09T11:56:57

Olive Pro earbuds offer hearing assistance to those suffering from hearing loss. These are not hearing aids, but do allow consumers to filter out unwanted frequencies for a better hearing e...

This Week in Google 628: The Queen of Consent from 2021-09-08T19:20:58

• ProtonMail deletes 'we don't log your IP' boast from website after French climate activist reportedly arrested.


• The Strange Tale of the Freedom Phone, a Smartphone for Con...
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Hands-On Photography 94: I'm Leaving GLASS from 2021-09-02T14:52:52

Glass Photo came onto the scene to be an alternative to Instagram. Ant Pruitt shares his thoughts and experience with Glass Photo. Also, a Hands-On Photography listener shares a Photoshop a...

This Week in Google 627: Pillow Not Included from 2021-09-01T18:52:19

• Introducing Craig Newmark!


• Craig Newmark Philanthropies Supports Palomacy!


• Capitol riot: Jan. 6 committee demands records from Facebook, Twitter, Google.
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Tech Break: Instagram Wants To Know Your Birthday from 2021-08-31T11:20:11

Instagram has announced birthday requirements for new Instagram accounts. This is an effort to help make Instagram a safer place for its users. But what are the privacy implications? Ant Pr...

Hands-On Photography 93: Tosha Gaines: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-08-26T13:41:34

Tosha Gaines joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to share her go-to photography tip. The Light and Motion brand Ambassador discusses her use of the StellaPro CLX 10 light as well as he...

Tech Break: FTC: Facebook MUST SELL INSTAGRAM from 2021-08-23T15:13:42

The FTC comes after tech giant Facebook with antitrust and anticompetitive allegations. FTC states that Facebook has "systematically tracked potential rivals and acquired companies that it ...

Hands-On Photography 92: Photo Editors Beyond Adobe Photoshop from 2021-08-19T14:59:20

Adobe Photoshop and Adobe's Creative Cloud suite of apps are quite popular, but not everyone wants to or can afford the subscription options offered by Adobe. Ant Pruitt discusses some alte...

This Week in Google 625: You Can't Handle the Waffle! from 2021-08-18T19:29:53

• T-Mobile Says Over 40 Million Customer Records Affected in Hack.


• 7 principles for regulation in the IoT era.


• OpenAI Codex demo of code writing code.

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Tech Break: Glass Takes On Instagram from 2021-08-13T13:24:39

Instagram recently stated it was no longer a "photo-sharing app." Glass Labs has decided to create not only a photo app, but a photo community for aspiring photographers to share their work...

Hands-On Photography 91: Listener Photo Critique from 2021-08-12T15:06:06

Ant Pruitt previously discussed macro photography on the show as well as had macro photography expert Don Komarechka on to share tips. On this episode of Hands-On Photography, Ant shares fe...

This Week in Google 624: The Ladies' Menu from 2021-08-11T20:49:13

• Apple's Mistake – Stratechery by Ben Thompson.


• The End Of Ownership: How Big Companies Are Trying To Turn Everyone Into Renters.


• Canada's got the world's wors...
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Tech Break: Canon Fights Counterfeit Gray Market from 2021-08-10T15:10:20

Canon has launched a new microsite dedicated to assisting consumers in spotting counterfeit Canon products and accessories. Ant Pruitt discusses this tool on TWiT Tech Break.

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Hands-On Photography 90: Using Step-Up Rings and Lens Filters from 2021-08-05T14:42:03

Photography can be a rather expensive hobby and profession. So why would you buy so many lens filters for your kit if you can save money using step-up rings? Ant Pruitt answers listener's e...

This Week in Google 623: The Evil Ceramicist from 2021-08-04T20:08:12

• Techdirt Is Now Entirely Without Any Google Ads Or Tracking Code.


• Yes, Actually, The 1st Amendment Does Mean That Twitter Can Kick You Off Its Platform, Wall Street Journa...
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Hands-On Tech: Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 Review from 2021-08-04T18:07

Lenovo's new 13.3" ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 delivers versatility for the professional working remotely, on the go, or in an office with its flexible, 360-degree hinge. The optional integrate...

Hands-On Photography 89: Don Komarechka: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-07-29T17:18:27

Don Komarechka joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to talk macro photography. Previously on the show, Ant shared how to shoot macro photography as well as some tools to consider for th...

This Week in Google 622: Rocket to Hawaii from 2021-07-28T20:39:02

• Alphabet crushes Q2 earnings estimates as Google Cloud cuts losses, grows 54%


• Sundar Pichai: Fall Pixel line showcases Android 12 & 'deep tech investments,' touts long...
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Hands-On Photography 88: Vanessa Joy: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-07-22T15:09:54

Canon Explorer of Light, Vanessa Joy, joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to discuss photography gear on a budget. Photography can be an expensive field to enter, but there's plenty of...

This Week in Google 621: Put Another Lettuce on the Barbie from 2021-07-21T20:10:24

• Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists worldwide


• 'Call Her Daddy' Host Alex Cooper Wants to Have the Biggest Podcast in the World
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Hands-On Photography 87: No More Instagram for Photographers? from 2021-07-15T15:42:02

The head of Instagram mentioned that the app is no longer a photo-sharing app. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt discusses his thoughts on this statement and what it means for photographe...

Tech News Weekly 192: Keep Your Xbox Out of My Enterprise from 2021-07-15T13:59

• World Emoji Day is here. Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia highlights new emojis approved by Unicode.


• Microsoft announces Windows 11 for the cloud with Windows 365. Mary Jo Foley...
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This Week in Google 620: Big Swinging Branson from 2021-07-14T19:57:12

• Richard Branson reaches space on Virgin Galactic flight


• BBC plays cricket with Sundar (video)


• Google (GOOG:US) Fined $593 Million By French Antitrust Agency Listen

Hands-On Photography 86: David Bergman: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-07-08T15:23:59

David Bergman joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to share his photography go-to tip for the world of sports photography. Bergman is a well-known sports and concert photographer was we...

Hands-On Tech: Canon EOS C70 Review from 2021-07-07T15:59

The Canon EOS C70 is Canon's first cinema camera to use the RF lens mount of its smaller R series cameras. It features a Super35 dual gain output sensor for capturing 4K video with up to 16...

This Week in Google 619: YouTube Regrets from 2021-07-07T14:39:09

Trump sues big tech, Pentagon cancels JEDI contract, Russian hackers

• Trump sues Facebook, Google, Twitter, Dorsey, Zuckerberg, Pichai.


• It Can Always Get Dumber...
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Hands-On Photography 85: How To Rescue Your Old Photographs from 2021-07-01T15:08:42

As your photography skills progress, you'll find yourself looking back at some older images you captured. Usually, you'll see mistakes you made as the photographer and cringe. Sometimes you...

Tech News Weekly 190: Turning Windows Up to 11 from 2021-07-01T13:59

After a federal judge dismissed two antitrust cases against Facebook, many are wondering what happens next. Windows 11 is available to developers, so here's a first look. Instagram says it'...

This Week in Google 618: Looks Like I'm Walkin' from 2021-06-30T19:36:12

• Judge throws out state and federal cases against Facebook


• Judge to FTC: you can't just say 'Facebook has a monopoly' - you have to define that.


• Stratechery an...
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Hands-On Tech: From Home Offices to Home Studios from 2021-06-30T14:29

Mikah Sargent and Ant Pruitt showcase their work-from-home studio setups that they've used over the past year to produce their shows on the TWiT network.

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Hands-On Photography 84: Lisa Carney: Photographers' Go-to Tips from 2021-06-24T15:17:41

Lisa Carney joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to share some inspirational tips for photographers. She's a prolific photographer and photofinisher with some amazing credits. If you're...

Hands-On Photography 83: Capturing Family Photos from 2021-06-17T15:12:16

As your photography skills improve, you may get tasked with shooting family photographs or group photos of an organization or team. There are some things to consider when trying to create a...

This Week in Google 616: Leave It to Beaver from 2021-06-16T21:34:12

• Can Disinformation Be Stopped?


• Lina Khan Named F.T.C. Chair by Biden


• Proposed antitrust bills would ban Apple from preinstalling its own iOS apps

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Hands-On Photography 82: Mike Lang: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-06-10T15:54:40

Mike Lang joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to discuss his favorite tips for capturing great summertime and food photography. Lang is a brand ambassador for Weber Grills, so he shoot...

This Week in Google 615: Bob is Unimpressed from 2021-06-09T22:18:40

• FBI and Australian police ran an encrypted chat platform to catch criminal gang


• In Response to Oversight Board, Trump Suspended for Two Years; Will Only Be Reinstated if C...
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Hands-On Tech: Acer Swift 5 Review from 2021-06-09T18:58:48

The Acer Swift 5 is an ultraportable laptop with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, an Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen (and optional antimicrobial solution for the whole d...

Hands-On Photography 81: Long Exposure vs. Light Painting from 2021-06-03T15:58:58

Long exposure and light painting are similar photography types, but not the same. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt answers listener questions regarding long exposure photography versus l...

This Week in Google 614: Swipe Down For Frog from 2021-06-02T22:01:55

• Amazon devices will soon automatically share your Internet with neighbors


• New UK Cookie Guidance changes everything


• Google diversity head in 2007: Jews have '...
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Hands-On Photography 80: Larry Chen: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-05-27T15:57:23

Canon Explorer of Light, Larry Chen, joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to share some insight on how he captures his amazing car photography. Based in the Los Angeles area, Chen shoot...

This Week in Google 613: 58% Normal from 2021-05-26T21:13:35

• Amazon to acquire MGM Studios for $8.5 billion


• Butter Pat Industries Cast Iron Skillet


• A deep dive into Google I/O's smart home news


• Google is re...
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Hands-On Photography 79: He Captured GREAT Images With A SMARTPHONE from 2021-05-20T15:58:54

Smartphone cameras and camera AI has gotten so much better over the years. Don't let anyone tell you that capturing great images with smartphones is impossible. On this episode of Hands-On ...

Hands-On Tech: BMPCC 6K Pro Review from 2021-05-19T20:05:39

Blackmagic Design's latest camera, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, brings much-appreciated upgrades to the previous BMPCC 6K. With the same Super 35 HDR image sensor with 13 sto...

Hands-On Photography 78: Dave Clayton: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-05-13T17:53:58

Dave Clayton, graphic designer, author, and host of He Shoots, He Draws podcast joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to share his go-to tip for photographers. As a graphic designer, Cla...

Hands-On Photography 77: How To Print Your Photos from 2021-05-06T13:42:14

Ant Pruitt of Hands-On Photography takes a look at some listener feedback and questions. Particularly, printing photographs. What should you consider when printing photos you've captured wi...

This Week in Google 610: Honey I Shrunk the Carters from 2021-05-05T21:05:44

• Google offices upon return: Privacy robot bubble walls, individual air, box lunches, no shuttles


• How Basecamp blew up


• Google Is Saving Over $1 Billion a Year ...
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Hands-On Tech: Sony a1 Review from 2021-05-05T18:07:42

Sony's new full-frame mirrorless camera - the Sony Alpha 1, features a 50MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, real-time Eye AF, and 4K 120p and 8K 30p video recording. Ant Pruitt gives his review...

Hands-On Photography 76: EYE-POPPING Portraits: Part 2 from 2021-04-29T16:04:12

Ant Pruitt continues his focus on eyes in portrait photography and how to really make them stand out. Colorizing eyes in portraits is a typical technique used to make eyes stand out, but wh...

This Week in Google 609: Put Garlic On My Shopping List from 2021-04-28T22:02:03

• Google Earnings Smash Sales Records as Digital Ad Market Booms


• Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google became big tech companies by acquiring hundreds of smaller companies Listen

Hands-On Photography 75: Rick Sammon: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-04-22T15:24:06

Rick Sammon, prolific photographer and author joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to discuss photography superpowers. Many of us enjoy stories of superheroes with magical superpowers. ...

This Week in Google 608: Real Men Don't Use Allen Wrenches from 2021-04-21T20:39:37

• Club TWiT details


• Nobody is flying to join Google's FLoC


• Reuters website goes behind a paywall in new strategy


• Google Ads policies


• T...
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Hands-On Photography 74: EYE-POPPING Portraits: Part 1 from 2021-04-15T16:43:15

Make your portrait photography shine and eye-popping with this tip from Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography. The eyes in portrait photography are super important. Get them in focus then make...

This Week in Google 607: Let's Go to the Terminal from 2021-04-14T21:34:03

• Celebrating Johannes Gutenberg


• Google announces Pixel 5A 5G by denying rumors it's canceled


• Google Pixel Watch Leaks With Dazzling Looks To Challenge Apple - ...
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Hands-On Photography 73: Architecture Photos and More from 2021-04-08T14:59

Some great questions and images have been sent to Ant Pruitt of Hands-On Photography. Architectural photography is a fascinating genre. Ant discusses tips and tricks for this type of photo....

This Week in Google 606: 2222 to Toulouse from 2021-04-07T17:59

Google vs Oracle, Google IO 2021, Nest Hub 2 Review, OnePlus Watch Hands-On

• Supreme Court sides with Google in Oracle's API copyright case.


• Google I/O 2021 wil...
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Hands-On Tech: HP ZBook Studio G7 from 2021-04-07T17:04:55

HP's ZBook Studio G7 promises workstation power of 10th-gen Intel Core or Xeon processors and NVIDIA Quatro RTX graphics, all packed into a thin and light package, plus a vapor chamber heat...

Hands-On Photography 72: Freddy Clark: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-04-01T14:38:27

Freddy Clark, prolific food and beverage photographer, joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography. Clark shares his go-to tip for creating amazing food and beverage photography. It's all in t...

This Week in Google 605: Sausage Fingers from 2021-03-31T21:09:37

• How a full moon and a 'huge lever' helped free Ever Given from Suez canal


• Substack is raising $65 million amid newsletter boom


• LinkedIn confirms it's working ...
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Hands-On Photography 71: PhotoJoseph: Photographers' Go-To Tip from 2021-03-25T16:59:44

PhotoJoseph joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography this week to challenge all photographers. As a photographer, there are times when you may get a little too comfortable with your current...

This Week in Google 604: Stuck in the Canal from 2021-03-24T21:46:29

• How to TikTok


• All about Formula 1 racing


• Google Will Not Run FLoC Origin Tests In Europe Due To GDPR Concerns


• In 2020, Two-Thirds of Google Searc...
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Hands-On Photography 70: The Best Time For Landscape Photos from 2021-03-18T15:38:47

Landscape photography can be captured at almost any time of day or night. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt shares what he believes is the best time to shoot landscape photography. It jus...

Tech News Weekly 175: A Troubling SMS Hack from 2021-03-18T13:59

YouTube Shorts, Amazon's "Gamified" Warehouse Work, SMS Forwarding Attack.

YouTube takes on TikTok with YouTube Shorts. Amazon expands its program to "gamify" warehouse work. A ...

This Week in Google 603: Sleeping With a Mime from 2021-03-17T20:58:59

• New Google Nest Hub tracks sleep without wearables, cameras


• What Really Happened at 'Reply All'?


• Podcasting Is Booming. Will Hollywood Help or Hurt Its Future...
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Hands-On Tech: Sony a7S III Review from 2021-03-17T19:40:38

Sony's Alpha 7S III mirrorless camera features a 12.1MP full-frame image sensor with 15+ stop wide dynamic range and impressive video recording capabilities, including 4K at 10-bit 4:2:2 co...

Hands-On Photography 69: Roger Cicala: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-03-11T17:20:06

Roger Cicala of Lensrentals joins Ant on Hands-On Photography to discuss. . .LENSES. Actually, Cicala shares more insight on the technical difference between an inexpensive lens and an expe...

This Week in Google 602: Random Penguin House from 2021-03-10T23:09:38

• What the heck are these NFTs all about?


• $10K for a virtual shoe? NFTs are here to create more sneakers you can't get


• Performance artist eats $120,000 banana d...
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Hands-On Photography 68: What Lens Should You Use? from 2021-03-04T18:10:50

The beauty of photography is you can approach it in many different ways with your camera of choice. You can also choose different lenses to use for your art. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pr...

This Week in Google 601: Wear Your Dadgum Schnutenpulli! from 2021-03-03T22:43:57

• Pre-Techlash era & background to the Techlash


• How did the election of Donald Trump usher in the TechLash? How did Big Tech respond?


• Is there a new kind of...
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Hands-On Photography 67: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-02-25T17:32:41

Alan Hess, the amazing concert photographer joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to share his go-to tip for all photographers. It's simple: know your camera. Understanding and knowing t...

This Week in Google 600: Jalapeño from 2021-02-24T23:24:29

• Facebook to reverse news ban on Australian sites, government to make amendments to media bargaining code


• Murdoch's law and the net


• GameStop shares soar more t...
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Hands-On Tech: Sony a7C Review from 2021-02-24T18:47:10

The Alpha 7C is Sony's smallest and lightest full-frame camera, featuring 24.2MP shooting with advanced AF, 4K video recording, and more. Ant Pruitt gives his thoughts on this mirrorless ca...

Hands-On Photography 66: How To Create The Thanos Effect in Your Photos from 2021-02-18T16:04:31

There are some photo effects that are truly mind-blowing. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt shares the disintegrated photo effect and how you can create the effect using Photoshop.

This Week in Google 599: You Lost Me at Zucchini from 2021-02-17T22:40:48

• Google and News Corp sign global multiyear licensing deal


• Google proposes way for Fuchsia OS to run Android and Linux programs 'natively'


• Android 12 "Snow Con...
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Hands-On Tech: Canon EOS R5 vs. R6 Review from 2021-02-17T18:44:21

Canon's next generation of full-frame mirrorless cameras - the EOS R5 and EOS R6. The EOS R5 features a 45MP sensor and 8K video recording, where the EOS R6 features a 20.1MP sensor and 4K ...

Hands-On Photography 65: Photographers' Go-to Tip from 2021-02-11T16:15:28

Basic post-processing is the primary way of getting the most out of your images captured with your camera. Professional photography, Daniel Gregory, shares his tips on understanding color g...

This Week in Google 598: I'm Not a Cat from 2021-02-10T21:14:29

• Scandinavian YouTube Responds to GM's Will Ferrell Super Bowl Ad.


• Reddit's 5-second Superbowl ad.


• Twitter results: $1b quarter; warns of user slowdown coming....
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Hands-On Photography 64: What Would Ant Pruitt Do? WWAPD from 2021-02-04T16:06

Hands-On Photography subscribers are awesome and send in some amazing feedback each week. Ant Pruitt dives into some feedback and photos submitted by the Hands-On Photography subscribers an...

This Week in Google 597: Count Robhgien Ruomorf Laetsew from 2021-02-03T21:46:02

• Google and Ford sign six-year tie-up


• Alphabet revenue up 23%; YouTube up 47%; cloud lost $5.6b


• Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Changing Business Fo...
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Hands-On Wellness 31: Gamify Your Core Workout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doing fitness work on your belly can be a drag. Face it, it's not fun, but it's a key item in keeping your waistline trim and healthy. Stealth has a product that can help make your core and bel...

Hands-On Photography 54: Let's Shoot High Key Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt gives a tutorial on how to shoot high key photography. High key photography is popular with magazine covers, television commercials, or online ads and produc...

This Week in Google 584: Halo Made Me Cry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Baby Shark, CA Props 22 & 24 Win Big

• Mississippi police pilot program to live-stream Ring doorbell cams
• Baby Shark is the most viewed video on YouTube
• Raspber...
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Hands-On Tech: Panasonic Lumix S5 Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ant Pruitt gives his review of the Lumix S5 - Panasonic's hybrid mirrorless camera that features a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor and 10-bit 4K 60p video recording.

Get the Panasonic Lum...

Hands-On Wellness 30: CHOP Your Workout Routine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Working out at home can be just as satisfying as a gym workout. It just takes the right motivation and understanding of what it takes to really maximize your routine. Chop Fit sent Ant Pruitt i...

Hands-On Photography 53: Portrait Lighting Styles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Portrait photography is an easy, yet challenging type of photography to capture. The subject matter, posing and lighting is the key. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt discusses two portrait p...

This Week in Google 583: A Barely Tenable Scam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

US Senate vs Big Tech, AOC plays Among Us, How we will follow the 2020 Election

• US Senate vs Big Tech: Section 230
• Facebook wants NYU to stop its political ad targeting re...
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Hands-On Wellness 29: What's Your Bedtime Routine? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Getting proper sleep is highly important to personal wellness, but what about your routine prior to going to bed? On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt discusses the Hatch Restore as it helps you de...

Hands-On Photography 52: How Good is AI in Photography? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

AI is becoming more and more prevalent today, including in photography and creativity. On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt discusses the latest updates to Lightroom and Photoshop as mentioned i...

Hands-On Wellness 28: Your Wellness Questions & Feedback from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt looks at messages and emails from the listeners regarding personal wellness. Feel free to send your questions and feedback for the show toListen

This Week in Google 596: Squeezing the Shorts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

• Put Bernie Anywhere!
• Online trading platforms see a surge in usage as Redditors take on Wall Street
• Google announces plan to tackle privacy issues in online advertising Listen

Hands-On Tech: Shure MV7 Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ant Pruitt reviews the Shure MV7. Inspired by the SM7B, the MV7 is a dynamic microphone that can be used with professional interfaces with the XLR output, or directly to a computer via USB wi...

Hands-On Photography 62: Photographers' Go-to Tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Brazill, concert photographer, joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography and shares his go-to tip for photographers looking to get the most out of the images they capture with their camera...

This Week in Google 595: Welcome to the Fetaverse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

• President pardons ex-Google engineer Anthony Levandowski
• The reset of presidential Twitter accounts
• A notable drop in misinformation attributed to Twitter's Trump ban Listen

Hands-On Photography 61: Creating Mood and Atmosphere In Your Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking at photos on Instagram or other social media platforms, you'll hear photographers comment that a particular photo is "moody" or has "atmosphere." What do these terms mean in p...

This Week in Google 594: Chastity Does Not Come Cheap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

• A look at Sea-shanty TikTok!
• How Twitter, YouTube, Parler, Amazon, and AirBnB responded to DC insurrection
• Jeff Jarvis talks about Parler and Trump on BBC
• Angela...
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Hands-On Tech: HyperX QuadCast S Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ant Pruitt reviews the HyperX QuadCast S; a USB microphone with dynamic LED lighting effects, perfect for streamers or those working from home.

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Hands-On Photography 60: Brushes In Photo Post-Processing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know that Photoshop was originally developed as a digital art application? On Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt shares the inside scoop on using the brush tool inside of Photoshop to hel...

This Week in Google 593: That's Not Sweet Tea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

• Google employees move toward unionizing.
• Facebook and Twitter remove President Trump's speech.
• Google Nest has new security cameras coming in 2021.
• Nest Hub will...
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Hands-On Tech: FeiyuTech AK2000C Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ant Pruitt reviews the FeiyuTech AK2000C; an affordable gimbal with an OLED touch screen to quickly access features and USB connectivity to control camera features.

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Hands-On Photography 55: How To Retouch High Key Photos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Continuing the high key portrait photography lab and lesson, Ant Pruitt shares how to retouch and post-process your high key portraits with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Be sure to check out t...

This Week in Google 585: Suggestive Uses for Whipped Cream from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

TikTok to Trump: What's Up?

• Amazon Halo Band impressions
• Eric Schmitt applies to be a citizen of Cyprus
• Google trials light-based internet in Africa
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Hands-On Wellness 33: Tech For Clean Travel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The holiday season means a lot of things to people. For some, it means, travel. On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt takes a look at a device that can help keep items sanitized during travel. It's ...

Hands-On Photography 56: Let's Shoot Low Key Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of Hands-On Photography, Ant Pruitt shares exactly how to set up and shoot low key portrait photography. It's a popular style used in dramatic ads and product photography. Watch...

This Week in Google 586: Makeup As a Service from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Google Pay, Fleets, L'Oreal Digital Makeup

• Nest outage takes out security cameras
• Fleets are Twitter's version of Snapchat's disappearing posts
• Say hello to the n...
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Hands-On Wellness 32: Fitness Recovery With Hyperice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Staying on top of your personal wellness and fitness means lots of exercise, proper diet and rest. It also means that sometimes you'll have aches and pain. Hyperice sent Ant Pruitt a device to ...

This Week in Google 587: Counsel of Open Source Poobahs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

RCS Gets E2EE, Pulling Back on AMP, AWS Outage

• The effects of a massive AWS outage.
• TikTok and the creation of Ratatoullie the Musical.
• RCS is finally getting e...
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