Buying Guides
Choosing what to buy: comparing products and brands, reading spec sheets, durability and value for money, in any domain from tech to tools to baby gear. An extra channel alongside an episode's main one.
#538: The Fire Extinguisher You Never Practice With
Is your extinguisher just a red paperweight? Herman and Corn break down sizing, fire blankets, and why you should never practice in the shower.
#520: The Truth About Lumens and CRI
Stop buying cheap plastic lights. Herman and Corn break down how to find a headlamp that lasts a lifetime, from CRI to aerospace-grade aluminum.
#519: When a Frustrated Renter Unlocks the Secrets of Skyscraper Tape
Discover how 3M VHB tape holds skyscrapers together and learn to decode the secret four-digit codes for your next DIY project.
#472: The 500% Markup: Why Israel’s Tech Market is an Island
Why is RAM 5x more expensive in Tel Aviv than New York? Corn and Herman dive into the "Economic Island" effect and the reality of Israeli retail.
#461: DIY vs. Pro: Is Your Smart Home Actually Secure?
Explore whether DIY smart home setups can truly replace professional security systems in this deep dive into hardware, reliability, and redundancy.
#447: When Physics Limits Your Silent PC Dream
Can you move your PC to another room? Herman and Corn explore the limits of USB, HDMI, and power cables for the ultimate silent workspace.
#444: How to Spot a Real Estate Money Pit: The Property Triage
Learn how to distinguish between "good bones" and expensive structural failures when touring potential fixer-upper properties.
#435: Sculpting Sound: The Science of Attenuation for ADHD
Explore the science of auditory filtering and the latest tech tools helping people with ADHD and hyperacusis navigate a noisy world.
#431: The Confidence of a Good Light
Learn why a $150 flashlight is a vital tool, not a toy, and how advanced electronics and optics can save lives during a crisis.
#421: Who Owns the Glass in the Ground?
Why is high-speed fiber so hard to get in old buildings? Herman and Corn break down the players and the "last mile" hurdles in Israel.
#412: Beyond the Mouse: Why Our Keyboards are Stuck in 1870
Why are we still using 19th-century keyboard layouts? Herman and Corn explore the fascinating world of trackballs, macropads, and BCIs.
#405: What Your Power Supply's Efficiency Rating Actually Means
Is your power supply killing your PC? Herman and Corn dive into the hidden world of PSUs, efficiency ratings, and server reliability.
#386: Beyond Blue Light: The Real Science of Display Eye Strain
Is blue light the real enemy? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of eye strain, PWM flicker, and the dream of the e-ink desktop monitor.
#363: Is Your Inhaler Lying? The Science of Smart Asthma Tech
Why do some inhalers lack dose counters? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of MDIs, smart sensors, and how to DIY your own dose tracker.
#352: When Your Lens Defines Your Authority
Are bulky news cameras history? Herman and Corn explore how smartphones and AI are redefining professional journalism in 2026.
#346: GPU Scaling: The "Go Wide or Go Tall" Dilemma
Should you use a fleet of cheap GPUs or one powerhouse? Learn the math behind serverless GPU costs, cold starts, and batching efficiency.
#331: From Hotel Hacks to Digital Resistance: The Travel Router
Discover how a hotel billing hack became a tool for digital resistance and how a Linksys "accident" changed internet privacy forever.
#320: When You Need Data to Trust the Air Again
Worried about mold or asthma? Herman and Corn break down the science of air sensors and how to choose a HEPA filter that actually works.
#313: Digital Forever? Bit Rot and the Return of Physical Media
Why is our fastest tech also the most forgetful? Herman and Corn dive into bit rot, LTO tape, and the quest for 1,000-year digital permanence.
#310: The First-Tenant Advantage: Who Gets Slower Data
Ever wonder why your budget phone plan slows down in a crowd? Herman and Corn explore the hidden hierarchy of mobile network priority.