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What Kim's Watching July 10, 2020
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Why videos on VHS looked so different
If you have ever popped in an old VHS tape of your favorite movie you might notice some very distinct picture flaws. Things like the color not being as crisp or lines blending the color out. But, why does this happen and why are filmmakers trying to replicate this in movies today?
Ancient tech that was way ahead of its time
The history of human existence is a complicated one. We have always been innovators and some inventors have been way ahead of their time throughout the history of mankind. This led to some pretty amazing pieces of tech that were leaps and bounds ahead of other tech at the time.
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Kim talks with a CEO of a high-tech advertising platform
We're exposed to as many as 5,000 ads a day. To break through the clutter, companies track and target us. Ads are getting even more personal thanks to the next generation of digital billboards. Kim Skype's with Frank O’Brien, CEO of Five Tier, a company that bridges the gap between the ads you see in cyberspace and the ads you see in person. His secret? The little gadget in each of our pockets: our phones.
One woman made her own ‘anti-smartphone’
In today's digital age, you might think everyone wants the latest in tech gadgetry. Well, one woman is proving the world wrong with an "anti-smartphone" of her own invention. This phone can't text or use apps and isn't connected to the internet — just the way she likes it.
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Will gas stations survive the electric car revolution?
Electric vehicles are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. So, how will this affect gas stations? Will we see them all converted into electric charging stations or will they simply die off?
Are cell phones mutating the shape of our bodies?
Throughout the history of human life, we have had to adapt and change to our environment. Whether that be living in caves or lifting large boulders we have always adapted. But now, scientists believe our use of technology might be changing our bodies for the worse.
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