On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (@FrankGruber), John Guidos (@JohnGuidos), and Jen Consalvo (@Noreaster) talk about Jen’s fantastic birthday celebration, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Special guest, Kara Comparetto, played live piano at the party, and you won’t want to miss her incredible talent. Check out her live piano shows on her YouTube channel and her albums on platforms like Apple Music: https://www.youtube.com/@KaraComparetto

We dive into a crucial topic—sleep! Did you know that the average American gets less than 7 hours of sleep per night? We discuss why sleep is essential for your brain’s well-being and share some basic sleep hygiene tips. Read more here: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/18/sleep-tips-expert-hours# 

The Key to Relationship Success – https://fortune.com/well/article/predict-divorce-communication-style-gottman-institute/ 

Researchers have discovered a communication error that can predict divorce with a staggering 94% accuracy. We explore how couples can turn towards each other and improve their relationships.

FDA Approves DermaSensor – https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-clears-dermasensors-ai-powered-skin-cancer-detecting-device-2024-01-17/ 

Host: In tech news, the FDA has approved the DermaSensor, an AI-powered skin cancer detection device. Learn how this innovative device can assist primary care physicians in identifying skin cancer with impressive accuracy.

The Future of Supersonic Travel – https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/12/x-59-quiet-supersonic-jet-from-nasa-and-lockheed-finally-rolls-out/ 

We delve into the world of supersonic travel, discussing NASA and Lockheed Martin’s experimental X-59 aircraft, aiming to reduce sonic booms. We also touch on Boom, a company working on passenger supersonic jets.

US Tech Investment Landscape – https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-07/san-francisco-bay-area-nyc-boston-dominate-vc-investment-in-us?srnd=undefined&sref=OUxLpfXr 

Discover where tech investment is booming in the US, with surprising statistics on venture capital growth across different regions.

Humanoid Robots at BMW – https://www.axios.com/2024/01/23/humanoid-robots-bmw-automotive-manufacturing-figure

Humanoid robots are making their way into BMW’s manufacturing plants. We discuss Figure, the California company behind these robots, and their role in the automotive industry.

Stanley Cups Craze – https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/23/how-a-40-ounce-cup-turned-stanley-into-a-750-million-a-year-business.html 

Stanley Cups are more popular than ever! We explore how a simple 40-ounce cup has turned into a $750 million per year business.

Apple Vision Pro – https://youtu.be/Vb0dG-2huJE?si=2nP6KYQBOpuh48UV

We round off with a glimpse into the future of tech with the Apple Vision Pro headset and its potential for spatial computing.

What We’re Watching and Texting Woes – hulu.com/series/death-and-other-details-1493a676-9e14-4e6a-ace8-914b39269f56

And before we go, our hosts share what they’re currently watching, including Hulu’s 

“Death and Other Details.” Plus, we discuss the evolution of texting into an email-like form of communication and the idea of adding a “send later” feature to iMessage.

As always, thank you for listening and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us

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