{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Antenna Woes and accountability!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/antenna-woes-and-accountability","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VVRVT5704775857.mp3","description":"Keeping each other Accountable, Marilynne is back, and so are other callers with their feedback!\n\nPlus Digital TV issues for Abdul\n\nAnd Rodney might be the perfect candidate for the Pocket AI - perhaps?\n\nBe part of the show via SMS 0477 657 657"},"annotations":[{"startTime":73.7,"endTime":85.1,"type":"company","title":"Geely","url":"/glossary/geely","quote":"...I am in China right now with Geely, the auto group looking at the Beijing Motor Show and also some of the safety centers. So just I guess prove how much effort they're putting into things like that...","canonicalId":"company:geely","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Geely is a major Chinese automaker and parent company behind several brands. 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They’re usually made for your specific hearing needs, so they can cost more than cheaper options."}},{"startTime":2353.5,"endTime":2357.9,"type":"term","title":"Apple hearing test","url":"/glossary/apple-hearing-test","quote":"And I don't have a hearing loss that I'm aware of, especially having done the Apple hearing test.","canonicalId":"term:apple-hearing-test","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An “Apple hearing test” refers to a consumer hearing screening feature associated with Apple devices. These tests can help estimate whether you might have mild hearing issues, but they’re not the same as a full clinical audiology exam.","simplifiedExplanation":"Apple’s hearing test is a tool on your phone or device that can give you a rough idea about your hearing. It’s not a doctor’s full hearing exam, but it can be a useful first check."}},{"startTime":2374.4,"endTime":2402.8,"type":"term","title":"Loop three earplugs","url":"/glossary/loop-three-earplugs","quote":"But as far as the loop three earplugs go, I guess, I wouldn't discourage people from trying them. Because the experience of other people has been quite positive.","canonicalId":"term:loop-three-earplugs","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Loop three earplugs” are consumer earplugs designed to reduce ambient noise while keeping speech and sound relatively clear. They’re often marketed for concerts, commuting, and everyday noise control, but they’re not intended to treat actual hearing loss.","simplifiedExplanation":"Loop three earplugs are meant to make loud or noisy environments more comfortable. They can help reduce background noise, but they won’t “fix” hearing problems the way a hearing aid can."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Trevor Long","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/antenna-woes-and-accountability/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}