AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Awesome Aftertalk: Troublesome AI

February 28th, 2024  |  18 mins 32 secs

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Google Gemini: Discusses the controversy over AI-generated images of historical figures, touching on issues of racial representation and the technology's lack of historical context.
Diversity in AI Development: Explores the need for greater diversity among engineers to prevent biases in AI outputs and the challenges of anticipating all potential misuses of AI.
AI's Learning Process: Examines the unpredictability of AI learning and output, using examples like Microsoft's chatbot and AI-generated nonsensical text.
Practical AI Use: Shares experiences of using AI for content creation, like blog posts and cover art, and stresses the importance of human oversight.

Podnar Needs a New Pair of Scanned Shoes | AwesomeCast 676

February 28th, 2024  |  54 mins 47 secs

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Awesome AfterTalk: Paramount and Peacock Intersect

February 21st, 2024  |  14 mins 58 secs

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Explore the evolving landscape of streaming services with our latest episode! Dive into the Fandango-Vudu merger, implications for movie lovers, and shocking sales in the wine and spirits world. Plus, get the latest on potential Peacock and Paramount Plus collaborations and the changing face of independent film companies. Join us for a blend of humor, insights, and industry news that shapes your streaming experience!

Awesome Aftertalk: Puppy Bowl and AI Controversy

February 14th, 2024  |  21 mins 52 secs

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Sorg introduces kidmental to the Puppy Bowl and discusses stoking AI controversy in the past week.

Awesome Aftertalk: You never know what’s on the end of the dongle

February 7th, 2024  |  16 mins 46 secs

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We talk about Apple Dongle compatibility issues, an AirPlay alternative for traveling, and when Autodrive goes wrong!

Awesome Aftertalk: Exploring ChatGPT Again

January 31st, 2024  |  32 mins 49 secs

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Awesome Aftertalk: My Pixel Secret Garden

January 24th, 2024  |  18 mins 42 secs

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Our after show conversation with kidmental, Dave Podnar and Sorg features a discussion about advancements in AI and its applications in technology, particularly in smartphones and music production. The hosts begin by addressing a mishap with the previous week's audio version on Patreon and quickly shift to discuss the Samsung phone announcement, focusing on the integration of AI in the Samsung S22 and S24 models. They compare Samsung's approach to Google's strategy with the Pixel phone, noting the significance of AI in enhancing user experience.

A substantial part of the conversation revolves around Google's AI Test Kitchen and its ability to generate music. The hosts experiment with this feature, attempting to create different genres of music like trap and drill, while discussing the potential and limitations of AI in creative processes. They contemplate the impact of AI on artistic creativity, pondering its role as a tool for inspiration versus a replacement for human artists.

The conversation also touches on historical resistance to technological advancements in music, drawing parallels to current apprehensions about AI. They explore the cost implications of specialized AI, like chat GPTs, and its accessibility to individuals and businesses. The podcast concludes with thoughts on how AI is shaping various creative fields and the evolving relationship between technology and creativity.

Awesome Aftertalk: Quirky Seal Goes Viral, Retro Gaming Tech and Record-Breaking Tetris

January 10th, 2024  |  18 mins 44 secs

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Podcasters discuss quirky seal in Australia that naps everywhere, new retro gaming handhelds, reminisce about past consoles, techniques for record-breaking NES Tetris scores, and have some laughs.

Awesome Aftertalk: Discovering Apple Development

January 3rd, 2024  |  16 mins 3 secs

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Apple introduces features years in advance to prep users for future tech, like iPhone Pro 3D cameras enabling content creation for upcoming 3D glasses. Gradual feature rollout gets people acquainted over time.

AI, Patents, and Pet Translators: Bold 2024 Tech Predictions | AwesomeCast 667

December 20th, 2023  |  54 mins 41 secs

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The hosts recap their 2023 tech picks including erasable friction pens, under desk keyboard trays, and AI writing assistants. They review their 2023 predictions, discuss failures like VR platform death and revivals, before making new 2024 predictions about AI compute limitations, Apple Watch patent lawsuits opening floodgates, ChatGPT on marketing job listings, pet translators, and AI-generated video from images. They close by planning a Twitter meetup event to invite people to new platforms.