Topic: Vibrations

The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake left a lasting psychological impact on residents and professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area, including staff at PC Computing. Discussion turned to the "low note" or ground loop resonance felt during major quakes, which some claim is similar to harmonic vibration frequencies developed for sonic weaponry.

The "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle involves using simplified devices like flip phones to reduce smartphone addiction. Statistics show that the average adult spends nearly three hours a day on their phone, with many checking devices during social gatherings, family dinners, and even sex. Adam Curry praises the Microsoft Surface Go for its portability and deep customization options in Outlook, despite the complexity of the software.

A listener from Kentucky provides technical clarification on the artificial insemination of horses and cattle. The process involves using "torpedo-like vibrators" on males to collect samples, which are then frozen and sold in straws for breeding.

The hosts debunk a PR-driven story about a distillery that uses music vibrations to age whiskey, comparing it to pseudo-scientific theories about water crystals. They announce that there will be no meetup this Saturday and sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, thanking their producers and the chat room.

"Phantom Vibration Syndrome" is identified as a psychological phenomenon where users mistakenly believe their phone is vibrating. In an interview with Charlie Rose, Apple CEO Tim Cook denied the existence of "back doors" to Apple servers. New guidelines for iOS 8 state that Apple no longer possesses encryption keys for pass-locked devices, making data extraction impossible for government agencies.

A host describes a stressful Valentine's Day in Austin, which included a last-minute search for flowers and attending a performance of "In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)" by Sarah Ruhl at the Zack Theater. During the play, an audience member suffered a heart attack, prompting the host's wife to call for medical assistance and stop the performance. This marks the third time the host has witnessed a medical emergency in a public setting, including a previous incident at a University of Texas football game.

A vibrating bag left unattended in a UK airport security queue caused a panic among travelers conditioned to fear terrorist attacks. The hosts speculate on the cyclical nature of terror threats and their impact on global stock markets.

A Durex advertisement for a finger vibrator on network television is cited as an example of shifting standards in broadcast advertising. The ad's suggestive nature is compared to ubiquitous Cialis commercials. The hosts discuss the irony of such products being advertised while other content is frequently censored or rejected by networks.