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Two and a half engineers, three different viewpoints. At the intersection of technology, business, gaming and psychology, get a second opinion about the issues of the day in the tech industry. Each opinion is held only the host sharing it (and not by our employers). *Warning:* The host may no longer hold that opinion by the end of the episode.
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- Paydates and payday schedules in tech firms discussed- The shift in U.S stock trading: Advancement to T+1 instead of T+2- An unexpected discovery: Formula One Mercedes car Lego set- Netflix documentary 'Drive to Survive' recommended for Formula One beginners- Formula One viewed through the lens of an engineer: competition dynamics, changes in rules, strategies of the players- Insight into the upcoming Las Vegas Formula One event- Discussions on AI models: Pros and cons of Llama3, comparing ...
- Exploring the strengths of **Godot** and **Unity** for game development, using the creation of a city builder game as a case study.- Diving into **Google's IDX project**: its features, potential, and personal insights.- The future of gaming: implications of AI technologies in managing game cheats.- Challenges in large language models: scrutinizing the optimization boundaries in **ChatGPT**.- Discussing the impact of a YouTuber's critique of **Fisker** on the car manufacturer.- Analysing **W...
- Examination of RPG "Outer Worlds" from Obsidian.- Speculation about the "Outer Worlds 2" sequel, potentially releasing in 2025.- Dissecting options trading experiences, recommended book "Options as a Strategic Investment."- Robinhood user experiences regarding SPY shares.- Presentation of ProfitStaking and PredictingAlpha for generating trade ideas.- Evaluation of long-term efficacy of trading strategies.- Introduction to Shiny framework for R developers.- Trading risk management insights a...
* Sharing of personal motorcycle stories and aspirations, with a focus on Harley Davidson Pan America.* Adventures with rental bikes and overseas riding experiences.* Debate over functionalities and performances of Google's Gemini AI and OpenAI GPT-4.* Examination of big tech data usage policies with a lens on chat data and Gmail uses.* Discussion on Judge GPT's privacy policy by OpenAI.* Introduction of an AI that estimates caloric intake from dish photos.* Mention of the "Hot Dog or Not Hot...
- Review and breakdown of HiFiMan Sundara High Fidelity Headphones.- Insights on 'The Quantum Thief', a science fiction novel by Hannu Rajaniemi.- Featuring 'Endurance', an exploration of survival and leadership.- Examination of the TV show 'The Terror', a survival story with a monstrous twist.- Coverage of topics such as privacy-focused societies, encryption function, and historical references.- Highlight of the Netflix film 'Snow Society'.- Deep-dive into North Pole survival stories and rel...
#### The Screens: Big and Small- Reflective discussion on Apple TV's 'Oppenheimer'.- Comparative analysis of cinema and IMAX experiences.#### Books and Related Media- Appreciation of "The Making of the Atomic Bomb" and its connectivity with 'Oppenheimer'.- Thorough review and dynamic exchange on the 'Black Mirror' series.#### Trade and Technology- Insights on Lego investment potential and tech firm trading strategies with NVIDIA as a case study.- Introduction to Profits Taken service for aidi...
## Show Notes:- Discussed Chat GPTs, Local Large Language Models (LLM) and their use in devices- Reviewed Unihertz, compact handheld PC by Rabbit.Tech- Touched upon large action model and service integration by Rabbit.Tech- Experimentation of LLM on iPhone 15 and implications for personal privacy- Delved into the drama surrounding Bitcoin ETFs- Potential consequences of ETF fund misplacing private keys- Discussed SpaceX's migration of Starlink to 4G LTE phones- Concerns related to bandwidth i...
- Thoughts on the operational period of Cruise- a quiet Christmas and New Year period now a tradition- Anecdotes from 'John Wick' - a vigilante saga from Reddit, as it unfolded in Mexico- Dmitry Manarikov's propositions on post-holiday plans and parenting- Dwell into 'engineering excellence' vs 'operational excellence' - insights from Charlie Bell from AWS- Observability and unit tests in programming decoded- Studying AWS and Uber - their business processes under the lens- A gaming session fe...
- Deep dive into Nintendo Switch and games like Zelda, Disco Elysium- Discussion on bundle selling, illustrated by Costco- Limitations and alternatives for MacOS support in gaming- Exposition of Voyager 1 spacecraft and its mission- Overview of BART and Gemini AI models, pricing, and API issues- Discussion on Mistral AI model, Java Coding Bootcamp, Ava PLS MacOS app- Applications of AI in data curation at Meta, Microsoft, GM, Toyota- Introduction to Scale.com's role in AI data management and ...
- Modern parenting challenges and perks in a tech-centric world- Innovation and technology in child care: Diaper disposals and smart devices- Role of community in upbringing: Lessons from Denmark's fitness culture- Unveiling Matter: Apple and Google's venture into a standardized IoT world- Understanding the capabilities of Acara FP2 in smart device testing- How to enhance Synology UI's memory and cache- A deep dive into PlayStation's portal: Reddit threads, a Discord Server and a stock shorta...
- Introduction to Jessica, a proactive AI personal assistant that interacts through Telegram.- Jessica's integration with Google Calendar: Capable of creating event invites.- Jessica's local Mac command execution: Discussing Jessica's ability to execute bash commands with explicit permissions.- Jessica's long-term memory capabilities: Insight into how Jessica stores and retains information.- Understand how Jessica comprehends message context and provides appropriate responses.- Discussion on ...
* Intro by Slava Kovalevskyi - Reference to Kovalevsky Academy YouTube channel for live broadcasts* Discussion Topics - Sovereign Shadow Leadership Society on Discord - Release of The Beatles' new song 'Now and Then' - Google's opt-out extension for Analytics on major browsers - Personal interest in the Indian Scout Motorcycle and Eagle Lights 5 Headlight modification - Recent changes in OpenAI's leadership - Bing Chat plug-ins and Character AI's spec...
- In-depth analysis of **_Silent Hill Ascension_**, addressing its graphics, plot and in-game currency- Discussion on **_HomeBridge plugins_** and their usefulness for non-compatible devices- Highlights from the **_OpenAI Dev Day_**, including the unveiling of GPT4 Turbo and future AI offerings- Examination of the AI's impact, focusing on **_personalized chat GPTs_**- Introduction to the up-and-coming **_ChargeGPT plugin marketplace_** and its potential applications- Discussions on **_Private...
- They touched on issues with Amazon Live streaming- Unpacked societal labeling as seen in the is movie "Barbie"- Talked about celebrities like Will Ferrell, Ryan Gosling, and Margot Robbie- They compared "Barbie" with "South Park" highlighting their multiverse themes- Explored the influence of 'woke mob' in Hollywood- Delved into Elon Musk's statement on Twitter censorship during the Joe Rogan show- Underlined the need for laws defining 'reasonable efforts' in the balance between labeling ba...
- Analysis and insights: 'Rick and Morty' season.- Fitness-centric TV shows: 'Fast and Furious', 'Superman', 'Rick and Morty'.- Movie discussion: 'The Covenant', 'The Morning Show' Season 3, 'Foundation' series, 'Five Nights at Freddy's' movie trailer.- Video Game ecosystem: Player switch rationale within 'Finals', 'Apex', 'Fortnite', 'Call of Duty', 'Contra Strike'.- Discord join invitation for listeners.- Literary sessions: Isaac Asimov's book review and relation to Loki TV series.- Game la...
Main Topics:Google Meet using Chrome on MacOS and facing Mac screen sharing issues.Transition from Zoho to FastMail, focusing on privacy and benefits.FastMail’s pseudo email features and its cooperation with One Password.Differences and similarities between FastMail and Google Workspace.Deep analysis of Tesla’s self-driving technology and neural network models.Evaluation of Tesla's autonomous driving performance.Technological understanding behind self-driving cars, discussing self-parking, se...
- special guest **Nolan Shah**.- **Nolan Shah's insightful tech journey**: From AWS to Cruise.- Streaming platforms for Podcast: **YouTube** and **Twitter**.- Dive into **entrepreneurial spirit within tech industry**.- Discussion on **new tech releases**: Pixels, Pixel Watch 2, iPhone's new camera features.- **Physical vs. Digital**: Collecting films on Blu-rays against streaming limitations.- **Sony's new benefit for PlayStation Plus subscribers**: An exclusive movie streaming service.- Talk...
Episode begins with discussions about macOS enhancements, game development engines, and the introduction of memory alignment in Java.The new features of macOS and its advancements, especially in camera technology and additional widgets, are highlighted The podcast discusses the impacts of these updates on M1 and M2 Macs and opens a debate over Intel-based Mac usage .There's a detailed review of the MacBook Air with M2, noting its quiet operation due to the absence of cooling and enhanced...
1. Explored the advanced features of chat GPT and its interaction with data indexing software like Glean.2. Highlighted privacy of the models like LLAMA, a necessity for companies needing stringent data protection.3. Discussed updates on BART, emphasizing the new extensions that mimic chat GPT plugins and enable third-party service integration.4. Comprehensive review of the DALLE-3 model from OpenAI, and its interaction with ChatGPT, especially with the view to enhance ChatGPT image prompts.5...
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