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There Are Now High-Quality Video Versions Of My Articles For People Who Prefer Video Format

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 544 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Video Content Social media Audio Platforms
  1. Caitlin Johnstone now offers high-quality video versions of her articles for those who prefer video format.
  2. The videos feature subtitles, a reading of the articles by her husband Tim, relevant screenshots, and occasional light-hearted moments.
  3. Caitlin Johnstone also provides audio versions of her articles on platforms like Soundcloud, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.

Progress Report for Paid Subscribers #4

Trantor Publishing • 79 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
📚 Literature Fiction Podcasts Audio Writing Storytelling
  1. The author is updating paid subscribers on the progress of exclusive content, like a short story, despite setbacks from family issues.
  2. There's a proposal to let subscribers decide on focusing efforts on finishing Gigaheroes, a popular serial, rather than returning to the regular schedule after disruptions.
  3. The author shares updates on completed audio chapters for The Domes of Calrathia and Gigaheroes, along with links to playlists for listeners.

MCU land, part 10: blocks all the way down

lcamtuf’s thing • 999 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Graphics Audio
  1. Using a 32-bit MCU was necessary for storing graphics assets like bitmaps and ensured smooth gameplay.
  2. The display quality is not just about resolution; advancements in technology like camera sensors and display panels also play a crucial role.
  3. Game development on microcontrollers involves considerations like random number generation, handling rapid player inputs, and optimizing rotations for a smooth gameplay experience.

New Release: Complete Series Box

The Reader Crew • 196 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
📚 Literature Audio Series
  1. New box set by Daniel is available for just 99 cents, with over 1,400 pages of action.
  2. Virtual voice audiobooks and paperback editions for Artifact, Invasion, and Relic series are now available.
  3. Exciting new series from Daniel and project updates are coming soon.
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I am righting a book

LOL (lots of links) • 884 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Books Events Audio Visual Arts
  1. The author is writing a book about Wikipedia's cultural history with goofy content.
  2. The author shares cool things they like, such as trademarked exclamation points, Zoom hangouts, and Jeopardy audio as a podcast.
  3. The author also talks about fake reviews in history, events at libraries, and their experience of feeling like they're getting away with writing a book.

Tales from the jar side: Uncensored Java AI, Pirate audio in text messages, LangChain4J used my video 😀, and the usual tweets and toots

Tales from the jar side • 39 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Programming Audio Documentation Reviews
  1. A Java project called the Ollama project allows you to run uncensored AI models locally, without sending data offsite.
  2. An application was created to generate pirate insults in audio files using the Twilio API and Text-to-Speech capability of OpenAI.
  3. LangChain4J, a competitor to Spring AI project, now has a website with tutorials, including a video featuring Ken Kousen.

The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 11 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Audio Programming Hardware Software Digital Media
  1. Audio can be generated on the MEGA65 through SID chips and Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM), which allows for reproducing real-world sounds but takes up a lot of memory space.
  2. The MEGA65 expansion board project aims to enhance the computer with features like component video output, Commodore user port, and tape port.
  3. Using audio DMA on the MEGA65, you can play digitized sound samples by controlling speaker membranes directly, even enabling playback of high-quality sound data and providing opportunities for creative sound manipulation.

On writing audio - Action sequences

Development Hell • 394 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Audio Writing Creativity
  1. Writing for audio engages the listener actively, sparking imagination and partnership, similar to a novelist-reader relationship.
  2. In audio, the audience is called to conjure visuals in their mind's eye based on the sound cues provided, making it a participative experience.
  3. Subscribing to Development Hell offers a 7-day free trial to access full post archives, encouraging readers to continue exploring audio storytelling insights.

It’s a Media Roundup!

Ironic Sans • 248 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🎭️ Culture Books Movies TV shows Audio Video Games
  1. David shares his recent media consumption including books, movies, TV shows, and video games.
  2. He enjoyed 'Red Team Blues: A Martin Hench Novel' for its unique protagonist and storyline.
  3. David also explores the disappointments and surprises in other media such as 'The Three-Body Problem' and 'Tetris', offering alternative suggestions and insights.

The future of social media 🔮

The Digital Native • 137 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Social media Video Audio Text
  1. The history of social media platforms reveals how they evolved over time from the first websites to the current popular ones.
  2. The future of social media is shifting towards more video content, engagement with photos, the rise of podcasts, and the importance of authentic self-expression.
  3. New platforms like Threads are emerging, offering unique ways for users to connect and share content, hinting at a return to more honest and less curated social media trends.

How to get the audio version of Letters from an American

Letters from an American • 4 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🎙 Podcasts Audio Subscription Platforms Feedback
  1. To receive the audio version of 'Letters from an American' automatically, adjust your settings on Substack.
  2. The default setting for Substack does not automatically send the audio version, ensuring no spam for those who don't want it.
  3. Audio versions are also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify for easy access.

Audio Dispatch for Paid Subscribers (6)

The Joyous Struggle • 19 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🎙 Podcasts Audio Reading Subscribers
  1. The author shared an audio recording of their open letter to the human rights movement for a keynote talk at FORGE in NYU Law School, focusing on preparation and clarity in their arguments.
  2. The talk's title is 'The Inner Life of the Future: Governing with Collapse and Transformation in Mind', as the author prepares for a speech in New York.
  3. The author invites feedback on their audio reading and letter, emphasizing the importance of distillation and clarity in narrative.

Extracting Audio from Video

rtnF • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Audio Video Compression
  1. To extract audio from a video, use the command 'ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -acodec copy output-audio.aac'
  2. After extraction, compress the audio with 'ffmpeg -i input.aac -map 0:a:0 -b:a 96k output.mp3'
  3. The process involves two steps: extraction and compression

CanJam 23 NYC: What's Ahead in Headphones

Resiliency Tech • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Gadgets Audio Innovation
  1. At CanJam, headphone enthusiasts are predominantly male, young, and willing to pay for small improvements in performance.
  2. Wireless Bluetooth headphones are improving but still lag behind wired models in performance.
  3. Headphone amplifiers are gaining popularity for driving hard-to-move drivers in headphones, yielding better performance at lower volumes.