Revving Up Tech: From Google I/O to Formula SAE | AwesomeCast 686

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 15 May 2024 00:45:00 -0400

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Sorg, Chilla and Dave Podnar are here and some of them have sore legs…

Formula SAE International Combustion (IC) Event:

Coverage of the internal combustion event, with plans for a future exclusive electric vehicle (EV) event.

Mention of the involvement of students and volunteers in designing, building, and raising funds for their vehicles.

Highlights of the endurance race and the high participation rate compared to previous years.

Notable performance by the Brazilian team, securing first place in design and a top-five overall finish.

Google I/O Highlights:

Discussion on Project Astra, an early version of Google’s universal assistant powered by DeepMind AI.

Demonstration of the assistant’s ability to recognize and interact with objects in real-time using a smartphone camera.

AI advancements in identifying objects and providing contextual information.

Concerns about AI integration in search results and its impact on web traffic and information accuracy.

OpenAI GPT-4.0 Update:

Introduction of GPT-4.0 (omni), capable of handling text, audio, and image inputs and outputs.

Practical applications and improvements in AI interactions.

Potential collaboration between OpenAI and Apple for integrating AI functionalities into iOS.

Google Glass and Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses:

Comparison of Google’s updated glasses with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.

Features include built-in cameras and voice assistants.

Emphasis on the seamless integration of AI and smart glasses for enhanced user experiences.

Microsoft Co-Pilot:

Explanation of Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, integrating AI into enterprise solutions.

Benefits of having AI manage and process data locally on devices.

Importance of maintaining data privacy and security in enterprise environments.

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Taters in Space | AwesomeCast 668

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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kidmental got a Circuit Mess electronics kit for his son to build gadgets like the "Bite Boy" handheld game console. The devices can communicate over long distances using a wireless protocol.https://circuitmess.com/

Chilla set up a new streaming desk setup with a USB hub, pegboard for organization, and a pan/tilt/zoom camera on a shelf to provide multiple camera angles. He's planning to start live streaming more in 2023.https://amzn.to/47m2heF https://amzn.to/47onCnw

Podnar got a new Apple Watch Series 9 to replace his older Series 4. The new watch has better battery life, always-on display, and more sensors to provide running metrics.

Sorg is using the newer workout plans in Apple Fitness to plan his workouts.

NASA beamed a test video of a cat ("Taters") into deep space and back using a new laser communication system, achieving a data rate of 267 megabits per second. This was a test of their ability to transmit high bandwidth data over long distances.https://www.engadget.com/nasa-beamed-a-video-of-a-cat-named-taters-from-deep-space-to-earth-175814869.html

The group discussed the new social media platform Blue Sky and how difficult it is to keep up with new platforms. Many platforms don't have APIs available yet to easily cross-post content.