Rachel Bellis, Associate Director of Local Affairs for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals talks with Michelle about how to keep your pet safe in the heat. Many people have no idea of the danger that high temperatures pose for dogs, not realizing that dogs’ skin does not allow them to cool themselves through perspiration as humans can, often have a fur coat that traps heat, and can only pant to try to expel hot air build-up inside them. The danger is extreme in the case of French and Boston bulldogs, pugs, and other breathing-impaired dogs who have shortened noses and shortened windpipes. Older dogs are also particularly susceptible to heat stroke that can kill them. Every day PETA receives reports about dogs, cats, and other animals who have suffered and died of heat-related causes after being left outside or confined to a vehicle, which can become a death trap within minutes for any animal locked inside—even in the shade with the windows cracked. And even just walking a dog on hot pavement can cause permanent injury to their paws.

Hiroshi Sakai is the CEO of NTT Sonority, a subsidiary of Japanese telecom behemoth, NTT. NTT has been quietly working on a technology that may become as ubiquitous as sound itself: Personalized Sound Zones (PSZ). With this technology in its embryonic stages, we seek to deliver a sonic embrace to the United States and then, the world: To share the vision of a more-connected society with present and future generations. Michelle talks with Mr. Sakai about how their new headphones can be used while multitasking.