{"id":45009,"date":"2025-10-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=45009"},"modified":"2025-10-27T08:05:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T15:05:06","slug":"podcast-magic-snap-on-phone-charger-openwebcam-database","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/podcast-magic-snap-on-phone-charger-openwebcam-database\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast Magic\/Snap-on phone charger\/OpenWebcam Database"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Podcast note service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a new hack for me. I occasionally want to capture a moment I heard while a podcast is playing on my phone. I\u2019d like to keep that passage as a note. So when I hear something I want to keep I yell to my phone \u201cSiri (or Google), take a screenshot.\u201d It captures an image of my podcast app (Overcast) with a timestamp showing. Later I forward that image to a certain email and within a minute I get back the text transcript of the previous 90 seconds, which I can file. This service, called Podcast Magic<\/a>, requires no app, no sign-in, no ongoing subscription. In the beginning they are free; at some point they ask for a one-time $20 lifetime fee if you use it a lot. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snap-on phone charger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While exploring Berlin, my phone battery was draining fast from constant Google Maps use and museum audio guides. I had a portable charger and cable, but they were awkward to use while walking. I stepped into Berlin\u2019s Apple Store and walked out with an Anker 621 MagGo magnetic portable charger<\/a>. This slim 5,000mAh power bank magnetically snaps to newer iPhones. No more fumbling with cables and separate battery packs. It warms slightly during use, but the convenience far outweighs this minor issue. Perfect for travel, it slips easily into any pocket. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directory of open webcams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Directories like the OpenWebcam Database<\/a> always help me reset between tasks. This website has more than 2,000 live cameras streaming daily from over 50 countries, all searchable by category. You\u2019ll find natural landscapes, airports, construction sites, and warehouses like this one<\/a>. I love these windows into everyday life around the world. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovative drama<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adolescence<\/a>, on Netflix, is one of the most intense, surprising, and satisfying dramas I\u2019ve ever seen. It deserves all the Emmys it\u2019s won. The story explores the consequences of crime on an accused family. Filmed in northern England, you should keep the subtitles on. The drama\u2019s self-imposed, innovative constraint of containing no cuts, no editing (!), for each of its four hours, means that each episode is like a theatrical performance but incredibly intimate via a camera. It is mesmerizing and heartbreakingly memorable. Highly recommended. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast AI transcription<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scriber Pro<\/a> is a $3.99 macOS app that delivers incredibly fast, private audio recording transcription. It processes everything locally on my Mac. Unlike cloud services charging $10+ monthly, Scriber Pro requires no subscriptions and never uploads your files. It supports all common audio\/video formats and has multiple export options. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curated design finds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m enjoying\u00a0Curated Supply<\/a>\u2019s once-a-week email because I get to discover beautiful tools and objects selected by Justin, the curator, who prioritizes design and utility over disposable consumer goods. While there are always links to buy, I don\u2019t feel like that\u2019s the purpose of this newsletter. It\u2019s an appreciation of craftsmanship, timeless design, and beautiful form. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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