Best IOTA Podcasts (2026)

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The Observers Notebook-International Occultation and Timing Association (IOTA) 52:30

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Episode 225In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson talks with Roger Venable, the ALPO Mars Coordinator and President of the International Occultation and Timing Association (IOTA).They discuss the mission of IOTA, the important work the organization does in observing and timing occultations, and how listeners can get i…

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The Observers Notebook- Comets of 2026 1:13:31

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Episode 226In this episode, we’re turning our eyes toward some of the most dynamic travelers in our solar system — comets — and looking ahead to what promises to be an exciting year in the night sky: 2026.Each year brings a new lineup of these icy visitors, and with them, the chance for both amateur and professional observers to witness spectacular…

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S2E13 Subnet 9 IOTA w/ Will and Steffen from Macrocosmos 1:27:39

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Will and Steffen join to announce IOTA by Macrocosmos, Incentivized Orchestrated Training Architecture on Subnet 9. Anyone can now mine on Bittensor using hardware you already own by contributing compute to IOTA's global training cluster, the world's first permissionless pipeline parallel training architecture. Join IOTA: https://iota.macrocosmos.a…

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The Observers Notebook Podcast- Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye 37:19

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“Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye”How backyard observers are helping unlock the mysteries of Uranus.Episode 224In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson talks with Richard Schmude, the ALPO Uranus Section Coordinator, about how amateur astronomers are playing a vital role in unraveling the mysteries o…

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S2E12 Subnet 2 Omron w/ Dan and Hudson 1:16:25

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Inference Labs is pioneering zkML applications in AI with Subnet 2 Omron and DSperse. Dan and Hudson join to take me through what they've built and how it applies to much more than proof of inference. https://x.com/KeithSingery/status/1978572966477611168?s=20 https://x.com/inference_labs https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.06972…

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Retail 301: The Science Behind the Shelf with Leon Nicholas 57:59

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In this episode, retail strategist Leon Nicholas—VP of Retail Insights & Solutions at Smurfit WestRock—breaks down the forces reshaping modern commerce. Leon explains why smart packaging, AI, automation, and shifting consumer behavior are transforming everything from supply chains to in-store experiences. He reveals how retailers can stay relevant,…

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The Observers Notebook- Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025 53:38

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Episode 223Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson welcomes Bob Lunsford, Meteor Coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), to discuss the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower.They explore what makes the Geminids one of the most reliable a…

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No Batteries Required: WePower’s Kinetic Revolution 1:09:07

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, we talk with Lawrence Richenstein, Founder and CEO of WePower Technologies, about how kinetic energy harvesting is powering the next wave of battery-free IoT devices. Lawrence shares WePower’s journey from startup rescue to innovation leader, unveiling self-powered sensors and switches that generate energy…

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Episode 27: Q&A with Richard Carson, Yale University 14:44

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Episode 27: Q&A with Dr. Richard Carson, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, Yale UniversityIn partnership with IEEE Nuclear Plasma Sciences Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Richard Carson, Yale University, a renowned researcher in the field of Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Dr. Ca…

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The Observers Notebook- Sketch or Science? The true value of Lunar Drawings 54:01

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Episode 222In this episode of The Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson sits down with Alberto Anunziato, an ALPO Lunar Observer from Argentina. Together, they explore the fascinating intersection between art and science in lunar observation — how detailed sketches made at the eyepiece can capture fleeting features of the Moon, aid in scie…

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Digital Supply Chains: Food Transparency, Blockchain, and the IOTA Foundation 1:28:36

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, José Cantera from the IOTA Foundation explains how IOTA’s distributed ledger technology is transforming global supply chains. We discuss the Tangle, the Twin project in Africa and the UK, and Europe’s Digital Product Passport, showing how open-source, energy-efficient infrastructure is building trust, tran…

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The Observers Notebook-Orionids, Taurids, and Leonids Meteor Showers 56:24

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Episode 221In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids, Taurids, and Leonid’s Meteor Showers.You can contact Bob at:[email protected] Meteor Societyhttps://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/For more information you can visit the ALPO web s…

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AI Meets IoT: Ersan Günes on Inpixon’s Vision for Smarter Factories 1:05:58

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Observers Notebook - New Coments in the sky! 39:10

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Episode 102025In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.Carl comes on the podcast to discuss Comet Lemmon and Swan.You can contact Carl at:[email protected] Comets Section blog:http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/In the Sky- Guides to the nig…

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The Observers Notebook - Kelly Blumenthal, IAU Outreach 47:22

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Episode 220In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of Astronomy Outreach for the International Astronomical Union, Kelly Blumenthal. You can contact Kelly at:[email protected] Astronomical Union:https://www.iau.org/https://iau.org/WG330/WG330/[email protected]…

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Jason Wu on $1 Bluetooth Beacons & Qualcomm’s RFID Chip for Phones 1:21:33

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This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Qualcomm’s new Dragon Wing Q6690 chip, bringing RFID to smartphones—a long-promised shift for auto-ID and IoT. We also speak with Jason Wu, CEO of InPlay, about the $1 Bluetooth beacon and how InPlay’s NanoBeacon technology lowers costs, simplifies deployment, and opens new markets from smart labels to cold chai…

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The Observers Notebook- Titan's Transit of Saturn 22:47

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Episode 219In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Lunsford about his process for observing and photographing the recent transits of Saturn’s moon Titan.Titan’s Orbit and Motion:• Orbital period around Saturn: ~15.945 Earth days• Average distance from Saturn: ~1.22 million km• Orbital inclination: ~0.3° re…

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Wiliot Gen 3: Scaling Ambient IoT 1:08:05

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, we welcome back Amir Khoshniyati, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Wiliot. Amir shares insights on Gen 3 battery-free Bluetooth tags, why they’re a breakthrough for scaling ambient IoT, and how partnerships are key to success. We explore real-world use cases in retail, food, and logistics, plus…

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The Observers Notebook - International Observe the Moon Night 36:39

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Episode 218In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of International Observe the Moon Night, Staci Horvath. You can contact Staci at:[email protected] Observe the Moon Night:https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www…

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Battery-Free Sensors & the Future of IoT 43:30

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This week on Mr. Beacon, we welcome back Giampaolo Marino of Energous to discuss the company’s new battery-free Bluetooth sensor and software platform, e-Compass. We’ll explore how ambient IoT is transforming cold chain, logistics, and asset tracking by reducing waste and cutting costs. From energy harvesting breakthroughs to defining what ambient …

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The Observers Notebook- The Lunar Observer 30:19

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Episode 217In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator and Editor of the Lunar Observer newsletter.You can contact David at:[email protected] more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podcast at Patreon:https://www.pat…

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Power from the Shadows: Dracula Technologies 59:59

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Jérôme Vernet, VP of Sales at Dracula Technologies, reveals how inkjet-printed organic photovoltaics harvest energy from ambient light—even indoors—to power IoT devices without batteries. From smart building sensors to asset trackers, learn how this customizable, sustainable technology reduces maintenance,…

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S2E11 - Subnet 62 Ridges W/ Shak 57:20

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Subnet 62 Ridges is on a tear the last month and has now cracked the top 15 subnets. Join me and owner Shakeel on this pod as we jam on all things 62. This is one of my favorite new projects on Bittensor and has a great chance to disrupt AI coding. video: https://x.com/KeithSingery/status/1949125382579655120 https://x.com/ridges_ai https://x.com/ho…

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The Observers Notebook with Sky & Telescope, Diana Hannikainen 37:22

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Episode 216In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor in Chief of Sky& Telescope magazine, Diana Hannikainen. You can contact Diana at:[email protected] more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podcast at Patreon:https://www.patreon…

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Smart Labels, Smarter Business with Adrich CEO Adhithi Aji 57:05

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In this episode, Adhithi Aji, CEO of Adrich, shares how her company’s smart labels turn everyday products into connected devices that track usage and auto-replenish—no app needed. Discover how Adrich is driving ROI, sustainability, and consumer engagement through ambient IoT and AI. With 97% accuracy and real-world use cases from Clorox to olive oi…

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S2E10 - Subnets 3 Templar & 39 Basilica w/ Sam 57:55

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Sam leads Bittensor's Templar and Basilica subnets. Templar is one of the world's top distributed training platforms and it's easy to understand why after this conversation. Fresh off a successful implemention on of CCLoco on subnet 3, he now has his target on building a permissionless, community-owned compute cloud on subnet 39 Basilica. Sam is a …

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From Failure to Funding: Sze Wong on Reinventing Venture Studios 47:22

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Sze Wong—Co-Founder of Zenith Venture Studio—shares his journey from startup failures to building a venture studio that offers more than just funding. Learn how Sze helps non-technical founders turn deep industry knowledge into successful businesses, why boring problems are big opportunities, and how hands…

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The Observers Notebook- Summertime Meteor Showers 2025 19:58

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Episode 215In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Delta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of July 29/20 2025. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and …

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Read/Write/Nil with Michael Knyszek and Michael Pratt 56:30

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Please read important erratum at end of these notes! Astute listeners will notice that this is the first episode in over a year. I recorded not one but two awesome interviews...and then failed to edit and publish them. Guilt over this haunted me. I have finally accepted I must declare moral bankruptcy on this front to be able to continue the podcas…

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Let Your Product Talk: Digital Product Passports with Thomas Roedding 1:09:24

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This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Thomas Roedding, CEO of Narravero, unpacks the rise of Digital Product Passports (DPPs). We explore how DPPs drive compliance, sustainability, and customer engagement under EU regulations. Roedding shares Narravero’s hands-on work with over 200 clients and explains why DPPs are more than a legal necessity—they’r…

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Building the Future of IoT: Kirsten Newquist’s Vision for Identiv 51:22

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Kirsten Newquist, CEO of Identiv, shares her journey from Avery Dennison to leading one of the most innovative companies in IoT. Kirsten discusses Identiv’s unique engineering, new growth strategy, and their impact on healthcare and smart device solutions. She also highlights her values-driven leadership a…

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The Observers Notebook- The Planet Mercury 2025 33:24

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Episode 213In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melillo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information.You ca…

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Building Better Startups: Inside the Venture Builder Mindset 50:13

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This week on Mr. Beacon, Mark Jacobstein—Co-Founder of Near Horizon and former colleague of Sam Altman—joins us to unpack the evolving venture landscape. We discuss AI’s impact, fundraising challenges, and how his venture builder model helps startups go from idea to execution. Mark shares personal lessons from Silicon Valley, career advice for the …

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The Observers Notebook- Solar Cycle 25 36:25

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Episode 212In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill about what is a Solar Cycle and what we need to know about this event. You can contact Rik at:[email protected] can visit Rik’s website here.https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~rhill/jlobs.htmlSpace Weatherhttps://spaceweather…

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S2E9 - Subnet 44 Score w/ Max 1:01:22

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Max joins from Subnet 44 Score to discuss the innovative approaches being taken by his team in the realm of computer vision and artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of sports analytics. We touch on self-supervised learning, the challenges of data annotation, and the mechanisms in place to incentivize miners in Bittensor. We also cov…

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The Observers Notebook- The ALPO Minor Planets Sectiom 18:48

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Episode 214In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Minor Planets Coordinator, Fred Pilcher about the ALPO Minor Planets Section. You can contact Fred at:[email protected] Planet Bulletinhttps://mpbulletin.org/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can als…

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The Observers Notebook- The 2025 ALPO Conference 21:26

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Episode 211In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO member Jim Tomney on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 25/26, 2025. The conference will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.As a "virtual" event, this year's ALPO conference will NOT be an …

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Revolutionizing Seafood: Traceability, Transparency, and Tech with Donna Lanzetta 53:33

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Donna Lanzetta—CEO of Manna Fish Farms and Manna Seafood Blockchain—shares her journey from attorney to aquaculture pioneer. Discover how she’s building offshore fish farms, fighting seafood fraud with blockchain, and creating a transparent, sustainable supply chain. From ocean to plate, Donna’s tech-drive…

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The Observers Notebook-Ingenuity Helicopter with Jack Daleo 34:01

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Episode 209In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Jack Daleo, Reporter covering the modern flying beat for FLYING Magazine, writing about topics like drones, unmanned aircraft systems, advanced air mobility and space travel.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA oversee investigations of airc…

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New Era of Digital Product Passports: An Exclusive with Thomas Knothe 1:26:34

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In this exclusive episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Thomas Knothe, Chair of JTC 24, shares insights into the new Digital Product Passport (DPP) standards. As one of the few cleared to speak publicly, Thomas reveals how DPPs will transform global commerce, ensure sustainability, and drive regulatory compliance. Don’t miss this rare conversation tha…

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The Observers Notebook- Comet 2025F2 SWAN 21:43

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Episode 209In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the newly discovered Comet Swan, 2025F2. You can contact Carl at:[email protected] Comets Section blog:http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/For more information you can visit the ALPO web s…

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S2E8 - Subnet 56 Gradients.io w/ wanderingweights 1:08:05

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The team at Rayon Labs have done it again with Gradients led by wanderingweights who joins the pod to discuss how he and his team have democratized AI model building with their "couple of clicks" no-code training subnet. This is one of the most groundbreaking projects on Bittensor that, in only a few months on the network, can already out-train the…

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S2E7 - Bittensor Guru Validator is now the TAO.com Validator! 9:08

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Special announcement! The Bittensor Guru Validator is now the TAO.com Validator. Watch the video on X: https://x.com/KeithSingery/status/1902729530521116695 As Bittensor moves into an era of rapid expansion catalyzed by the open market dynamics of dTAO, validators, more than ever, are critical for enabling access to intelligence commodities, increa…

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Building Bluetooth Made Easier: SimpleBLE & Lessons from Neuralink 1:10:48

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This week on The Mr. Beacon Podcast, Kevin Dewald, founder of SimpleBLE and former Neuralink engineer, joins to discuss simplifying Bluetooth development, building cross-platform solutions, and what it’s like working at Neuralink. He shares insights on Elon Musk’s high-performance teams and how Bluetooth can even work inside the human body. A must-…

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The Observers Notebook- Sam Deen Celestial Hunter 44:19

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Episode 207In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Sam Deen, as a child, he began searching for exoplanets, but soon he was not satisfied with simply clicking on the offered images. He wanted more, to use the available data for his own scientific research. After a year, he left university studies to devote all…

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Powering the Future: How Energous is Pioneering Wireless Energy for IoT 38:16

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This week on The Mr. Beacon Podcast, we explore the future of wireless power with Giampaolo Marino, SVP of Strategy & Business Development at Energous. We discuss how Energous is revolutionizing ambient IoT with its PowerBridge Pro, enabling battery-free sensors for retail, logistics, and manufacturing. Giampaolo shares insights on IoT adoption, in…

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The Observers Notebook- The 2025 Lyrids Meteor Shower 22:16

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Episode 208In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 17-26, 2025 and April 20-May 21 2025. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details …

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The Observers Notebook- The March 13/14 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse 38:19

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Episode 206In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomer and ALPO Eclipse Section Coordinator John O’Neal.John discusses the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse and contact information.You can contact John at:[email protected]’s Website:http://www.ncstargazer.com/Time and Date Websitehttps://www.timean…

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The Future of Real-Time Location Tracking with Quuppa 1:04:52

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This week, Fabio Belloni, CEO of Quuppa, returns to discuss the latest in real-time location systems (RTLS). We explore Quuppa’s cutting-edge Bluetooth angle-of-arrival technology, its impact on logistics, sports, and healthcare, and exciting new use cases like tracking kids in trampoline parks and dogs in pet hotels. Fabio also shares insights on …