January 28, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
Why Every Setup Needs a UPS (Yes, Even Yours) We recently had a brush with an approaching ice storm, and it got me thinking about the unsung hero of every tech setup: the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Unlike simply losing...
Read the full post »
January 27, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
Professional sound that blends seamlessly into any recording. Capturing clear audio in dynamic environments—whether it's a bustling trade show floor, a lively classroom, or a busy corporate office—often presents a significant challenge. In a recent overview from CES 2026, tech...
Read the full post »
January 26, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
Following up on my full review of Luma Dream Machine (see my previous post for the deep dive), I wanted to share a quick tutorial on a specific workflow that tripped me up initially: transforming subjects in an existing video....
Read the full post »
By: Stephen Toback
Luma Labs demonstrates how short video clips can be transformed into detailed, navigable 3D scenes using AI-driven capture techniques. Instead of traditional modeling or depth sensors, the process relies on standard video, then reconstructs geometry, lighting, and perspective into a...
Read the full post »
January 24, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
How contemporary video environments are shaping creative and professional content The new LiveX video production studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City brings together practical design and professional-grade technology in a flexible space that supports a wide range of productions — from...
Read the full post »
January 23, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
Ultraportable & Full Featured The Pimax Dream Air packs high-end specifications into a significantly smaller form factor than traditional VR hardware. By utilizing Micro-OLED technology, the device delivers 8K resolution with over 27 million pixels, offering a level of visual...
Read the full post »
January 22, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
Helping protect your audio recording from yourself. The The Safety Net for Dynamic Audio Bringing 32-bit float precision and automated mixing to the desktop The Behringer Flow 4V operates as a compact 10-track recorder and digital mixer centered around 32-bit...
Read the full post »
November 26, 2025
By: Stephen Toback
What started as a test prompt from Nick Janes to help doing some Nano Banana Pro 3 testing, ended up with an interesting video. You can read more information about how I used reference videos to create a series of...
Read the full post »
November 25, 2025
By: Stephen Toback
When I decided to test using Gemini Nano Banana Pro 3 to create still images for a project on patient care, I was expecting a great deal of detial — but what truly stood out was the consistency. I started...
Read the full post »
November 3, 2025
By: Stephen Toback
Here's an AI assisted summary of the AI assisted development of an infographic talking about AI assisted production. The results are not final, just thought the process was interesting. I used ChatGPT (Duke's version) to try to create an infographic...
Read the full post »
