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Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, best iPhone cleaner app & top projectors (137, August 30, 2025)

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Aug 30, 2025
Guests include Philip Jones, a technical editor at Projector Reviews, who shares tips for selecting the perfect projector, including budget and premium models. Jefferson Graham, host of Photowalks, offers travel photography insights and the best advice for capturing stunning shots. Scott Aaronson, a quantum computing expert, breaks down the basics of this fascinating field. Plus, explore the innovative use of AI in reimagining The Wizard of Oz and a handy iPhone cleaning app, Clever Cleaner, to declutter your device!
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ANECDOTE

Sphere Remake Feels Like A New Medium

  • Rich DeMuro describes his immersive experience watching The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere with moving seats, wind, scent, and 16K wraparound visuals.
  • He credits heavy AI use to expand the original 1939 film and calls it a groundbreaking, technology-first reimagining.
INSIGHT

AI Scaled A Classic For A Giant Dome

  • The Sphere's remake relied on AI to rebuild backgrounds, crowds, and edges so the 1939 film could fill a massive dome.
  • Rich notes Google Cloud was used and that AI both enhances resolution and requires viewer suspension of disbelief.
ADVICE

Lock Down Accounts First

  • Change major account passwords and enable two-factor authentication for Apple, Google, and social media if you suspect compromise.
  • Use an authenticator app (Rich recommends Proton Authenticator) instead of SMS codes when possible.
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