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#681: Een ergonomisch wansmaakmiddel

·1 hr 31 min·5 clips
Ruud Sanders and the panel debate why the new cheap provider Digi won't reach Hoeseltz and who controls Flanders' fiber.
The episode opens with the panel discussing the launch of new telecom provider Digi in Belgium, noting its cheap prices but limited fiber availability in areas like Hoeseltz. They debate the infrastructure controlled by Proximus and Telenet. A listener submission from Stijn Ilsen explains satellite detumbling using sun sensors and reaction wheels, and predicts NASA shifts under Jared Isaacman. The NMBS plans to remove Wi-Fi from Belgian trains due to Faraday cage effects and high costs, opting for improved 4G/5G via window coatings. The main segment is a year-end review of 2024's best and worst media. For films, panelists mention Blink Twice, Alien Romulus, Dune Part 2, Furiosa, and Deadpool vs. Wolverine, with Ruud criticizing Dune Part 2's story and Christopher Walken's casting. Series discussed include Shrinking City, Three Body Problem, The Bear, Arcane, Fallout, and The Penguin. Games highlighted are Blood on the Clock Tower, Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and World of Warcraft, with praise for Baldur's Gate 3's completeness. Podcast recommendations include stories about Anne Frank's friend, Facebook's history, and lab-grown casein for cheese. Books mentioned are a graphic design guide and Elon Musk's biography. Tech purchases include a Brother laser printer, Remarkable 2, BenQ Screenbar Halo, AirFryer, and MacBook Pro. Discoveries include Wise for currency conversion, Grep Styles in InDesign, and FrighCamp events. Disappointments include the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI pin failures, and tech billionaires supporting Trump. The episode ends with holiday wishes and a quiz announcement.
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