Quasar with Fries

Quasar with Fries EP15: With New Mac Studio Buying a Mac for Pro Use Has Never Been Easier

In this episode of Quasar With Fries, Rich and Wayne discuss the all important topic of tea vs. coffee and Apple’s new Mac Studio. The boys talk about the state of the whole Mac lineup and how Apple’s M-series processors have made configuring a Mac for your needs easier than ever. Rich and Wayne also discuss the appeal of the latest generation of the Mac mini and how that computer’s capabilities overlap with the latest Mac Studio. Finally, the boys discuss how they would configure a new Mac Studio. Should you go with an M4 Max inside the Mac Studio, or the top-of-the-line M3 Ultra? Get into it. 00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 15! 00:00:35 Coffee versus Tea? 00:04:15 Check out Real Dope Coffee! 00:08:45 The new Mac lineup is here. 00:10:20 Mac Mini and Mac Studio Overview 00:11:05 Apple's relationship with Intel 00:16:20 Why Apple created the M-Series chips 00:19:20 Professional guide to M-Series Mac 00:24:17 Deep dive into the Mac Studio options 00:47:40 Wrap up #macaccessories #apple #applenews #macstudio #macmini

Quasar with Fries EP14: Will the Sigma BF Revolutionize Camera Design?

In this episode of Quasar With Fries, Rich and Wayne unpack all of the latest news from lens and camera maker Sigma. Up first is the new Sigma BF, a camera with an extremely minimalist design, made from a single block of aluminum. But Sigma is trying to revolutionize camera design in more ways than just industrial design with the new BF. The boys break down how Sigma has implemented a new take on camera menu systems with this new camera, its lack of removable and expandable storage, and whether or not this camera is worth its $2,000 price tag. The boys also talk about the new Sigma 300-600 f/4, an extraordinarily capable new lens which is sure to land on the wish lists of many sports and wildlife photographers. Get into it.00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 14!00:01:04 The new Sigma BF camera!00:05:42 Is the Sigma BF camera TOO simple?00:26:05 What lens does Sigma pair with the BF camera?00:38:52 Sigma BF camera doesn't accept SD or CF cards.00:45:15 Sigma's new 300-600 f/4 DG OS lens is a beast.00:53:12 Wrapping up!READ ABOUT SIGMA BF CAMERAhttps://lnk.bio/s/poweredbyowc/f6a0dREAD ABOUT SIGMA 300-600 LENShttps://lnk.bio/s/poweredbyowc/b9d49

Quasar with Fries EP13: Tech Culture - Fanboys, Critics and Snobs

In this episode of Quasar With Fries, Rich and Wayne discuss the crumbling of the very foundations of our society. Not really. No, what they really discuss is how oddly personal certain tech enthusiast communities take the announcement of new products and the opinions surrounding those products held by others. And we’re not just talking about the Apple vs. Android or Nikon vs. Canon wars. There’s a lot of discord and schism within individual communities as well. Take for instance, the introduction of Sony’s latest flagship camera, the A1 II. Rather than being a day that excited fans of Sony’s Alpha camera platform, it largely tore the community into two bickering factions. Why does that happen? What should we do in response? Get into it. 00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 13! 00:02:18 Rude fanboys, geeks and critics 00:04:15 The Sony Alpha group is a tough crowd 00:06:55 Who is the smartest of the smart people 00:13:38 Bring value to the conversation 00:16:35 Logic Pro Facebook Groups 00:19:05 How to be polite 00:25:27 Clash of the ideologies 00:29:48 What do the kids think 00:33:04 LinkedIn is the new Facebook 00:37:45 Wrap up! #socialmedia #trolls #sociology #technology #facebook #linkedin

Quasar with Fries EP12: Are we better off without the internet?

In this episode of Quasar with Fries, Rich and Wayne dive into the existential crisis that is our digital reality. Is AI a net positive or a net negative? What does it mean when you fill social media networks with AI? How does that impact the currently toxic incentives social media platforms entice content creators with? The guys discuss the latest AI news including the mysterious DeepSeek large language model (LLM) and how it is threatening to pop the AI bubble. Plus, they discuss Meta’s plans to deploy AI profiles to its platforms. The boys also discuss the current status of the “TikTok” ban in the U.S. and how the service and platforms like it have changed what it means to be a “creative.” In many cases these incentives blur the lines between art and audience. How are we coping with that? And would we be better off if the internet just went away? This is a big one. Get into it. 00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 12! 00:00:30 Holiday recap. 00:01:30 Why is everyone invisible until February? 00:08:10 DeepSeek takes a hammer to AI industry 00:15:55 Google search results list all ads on Page 1 00:18:40 AI industry, empty headlines hurting stock market 00:22:50 What is AGI and when will we reach it? 00:29:44 Meta instroduces fake AI profiles to interact with people 00:33:52 FB bots are hijacking non-political groups with political posts 00:38:18 We are more disconnected because we are connected 00:41:45 US rescinds TikTok ban 00:46:56 Content Creators getting burnt out 00:56:01 Don't choose the popularity race over just creating 01:24:00 TAKE A BREAK FROM THE INTERNET 01:36:15 Signing off. See you next time! #deepseek #tiktok #mentalhealthawareness #contentcreator

Quasar with Fries EP11: Rick Rubin, M4 Mac Mini, Fujifilm GFX Externa CineCam, Meta Throttling Trash

This week’s episode of Quasar with Fries is full of creative tools, philosophy, and dilemmas! Rich and Wayne skim the headlines and discuss maybe the most important meeting of minds that the world has ever seen. That’s right, Rick Rubin and Matthew McConaughey shared physical space and ideas. Plus, Wayne got his hands on the shiny new M4 Mac mini and has some first impressions to share. There’s also announcements around the new Fujifilm GFX Eterna Cinema Camera to discuss and the new Final Cut Pro 11 release from Apple. The boys round things out with a discussion of Platforms. Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, you name it: these are the sites and apps creators depend on to find and reach audiences. More and more that means that everyone—even musicians, photographers, and writers—has to learn to be a video creator in order to find a large enough audience to deliver their wares to. Rich and Wayne discuss the challenges and pitfalls of being a modern content creator and give some advice to anyone creating content today. Get into it! 00:00:00 - Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 11! 00:00:45 - Yard work sucks 00:05:45 - Rick Rubin and Matthew McConaughey astral projecting 00:08:45 - Rick Rubin's book The Creative Act: A Way of Being 00:12:48 - The new M4 Mac Mini from Apple, first impressions 00:28:00 - The new Fujifilm GFX Eterna Cinema Camera 00:29:15 - Apple launches Final Cut Pro 11 with EVEN MORE AI 00:34:00 - Meta is throttling your crappiest videos 00:42:20 - Get your content farther with better ideas 00:47:00 - Now we all have to be content creators 00:51:00 - Death by a thousand thumbnails 00:59:10 - How should you promote your music online? 01:05:10 - Filming your music performance: STOP looking into the camera 01:07:25 - Put yourself out there! 01:18:00 - Wrapping up! #rickrubin #matthewmcconaughey #filmmaking #fujifilm #macmini #finalcutpro #contentcreators