The Nonintuitive Bits
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTwo 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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Episodes
Electrifying AI: From Formula One to Gaming
April 20, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB- 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, com...
Maneuvering Melodies: Tech Talks on IoT, AI, and Networks
April 13, 2024 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB- In-depth exploration of Apple HomePod & Google Home. - Critical analysis of Siri's utility in HomePod for smart home aspects. - Sociological perspective on sequential changes in tech, relationships, and gender. - References and insights from experts and content creators championing male rights. - Aging and societal roles through the lens of 'The Kaminsky Method' & 'Amazon Fallout'. - Discussion on network setup necessities: Xfinity 2.4GHz, TP-Link high-end, and Dream Machine. - Detailed re...
Vocal Chords, Monitors, and AI Responsibility: The Tech and Social Combo
April 06, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB* Vocal cord troubles in Slava : An investigation into stimuli such as chocolate, coffee beans, and temperature. * Exploration of Dell's 6K monitor, its advantages and drawbacks, and comparison to Apple products. * Examination of monitor specifications including DPI and aspect ratios, with a focus on their impact on gaming. * Highlight on LG OLED TV Models - 77, 83, and 90+ inches variants. * Presentation of 'OpenInteract,' a project simplifying laptop features accessibility via LLM. * Intro...
Cyber Trails: Unveiling Airdrop Scams and Self-Driving Secrets
March 30, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB**Community Discussion:** [Discord](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ) **Highlighted Topics:** - Discussion on the perils of 'airdrop' investment scams in the cryptocurrency realm - Fastmail's anti-spam feature exploration and privacy violation detection - Overview of Robinhood Gold Card features and comparison with Privacy.com - Examination of the self-driving industry's push from Level 4 to Level 2 and 3, with a focus on various notable partnerships - Exploration of bringing self-driving tech...
Riding Through Solar City with Elden Ring and Don Lemon
March 23, 2024 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB* Insights: State of the podcast's [Discord](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ) server and viewing count differences across Twitter and other platforms. **Movie and TV Reviews:** * "Puss in Boots, The Last Wish" - Interesting contrast with previous film, deep discussion on 3D movies. * "Ferrari" - Similar feel to "Ford vs Ferrari". * TV Reflections: "The Gentleman" by Guy Ritchie on Netflix and upcoming "Shogun" series on HBO. **Game Discussion:** * New card game simulating stock market inve...
The Impact of AI and Social Media on Traditional Businesses
March 16, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB- 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. - Analysi...
Crossing Realms: WWII, Gaming, Financial Markets & More
March 09, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB- 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 in...
The Grand Tour Nostalgia: An Insight into Gamers' Hearts
February 17, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB* In-depth exploration of the current landscape of Firefox browser and potential AI integration. * Deconstruction of OpenAI's new product, Sora: a tool generating video from text. * Deep dive into the improvement of GPT's long-term memory by OpenAI and its implications. * Review of the Turing test's effectiveness in evaluating AI intelligence. * Fascinating story about AI being used for interaction on Tinder. * Games reviewed: 'God of War, Ragnarok', 'Spider-Man 2', 'Elden Ring', 'Polytopia'...
Riding the Tech Wave: AI, Motorcycles and Digital Fitness. Episode 89
February 10, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB* 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 ...
Hi-Fi to Harley: A Technological Terrain
January 27, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB- 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 ...
Lego and Tech Stocks: Novel Investment Strategies
January 20, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB#### 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 servi...
Blurring Digital Boundaries: iPhones, Space-X and Bitcoin ETFs
January 13, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB## 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 ...
Data-driven Dialogue: AI and the Power of Privacy
December 23, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB- 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 ses...
Power Play: Gaming, Space, AI, IPOs, and Cryptography
December 16, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB- 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 managem...
In Market We Trust: AI and Potential Investment Strategies
December 09, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB- 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...
Introduction to Jessica: Discussing the advanced features of the proactive AI Personal Assistant, Jessica.
November 25, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB- 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. - Dis...
Vectors and Text: Jessica GPT's Key to the Future
November 18, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB* 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 speculated acquisition by Goo...
AI and Gaming: Discussing Silent Hill, OpenAI Dev Day, and More
November 11, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB- 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 **_P...
Exploring Media Laws, Cryptography and Immersive Games
November 04, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB- 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 labe...
Wheeling through Games, Shows, Cars: A Tech Tryst
October 28, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB- 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. - ...
Intersection of Tech and Discourse: Deep Dive into Radicalization
October 21, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB- Introduction of Leaders Club and Discord channel, with the addition of YouTube live streaming. - Exploration of Gutenberg 2 for improved podcast audio quality. - Short notes on Barbie, culturally-iconic movies, personal projects, coding reduction, and a discussion on vacation focused on relaxation and golf. - Updates on Google's Notebook ML service for non-AI users; introduction and exploration of Waymo's Waymax tool and other software tools, such as WebViz. - Outlook discussion on ChatGPT...
The Tech Drive-In: Discussing Self-Driving Cars & Movie Analysis
October 14, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBMain 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 s...
AI Unleashed: Bridging Realities
October 07, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB- 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...
The Quantum Quandaries of Technology: MacOS Updates, Python, and the Enthralling Details of Starfield
September 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBEpisode 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 enhan...
Navigating the AI-TV Balance: Updates from Glean to 'One Piece' Adaptations
September 23, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB1. 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 promp...
From Starfield to Solar Panels: A Technological Voyage
September 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB- The episode debuts by addressing the diminishing excitement towards Apple's events, in contrast to the positive response towards their decision of moving to USB-C. - A humorous interlude details out the host's experience of juggling professional commitments with a leg injury. - Introducing a MacOS application, DrawThings. The applications' ability to generate high-quality content using pre-trained models like stable diffusion is emphasized. - Analysis of the US auto industry's strike is di...
Between Pages and Pixels: Books, AI, and the Quest for a Richer Life
September 09, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn today's episode powered by the Leaders Club, join hosts Dmitry, Nishant and Slava , as we traverse fascinating landscapes of AI, work cultures, gaming and much more. Explore the intricacies of AI with gripping discussions on Python and Go languages in AI; weighing Go over Python, owing to project constraints. Delve into the mammoth function of AI in network security, shedding light on its potential misuse in orchestrating personalised attacks and innovative keyword caller identity valida...
The Digital Odyssey - From Mission Control to Modern Gaming
September 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBIn this impactful episode of the Non-Intuitive Bits podcast, hosts Slava and Nishant Sharma dive into various discussions. The conversation starts off with them sharing their struggles with transitioning to Linux from MacOS tool, mentioning tools like Mission Control and Troipoid. They also discuss Fathom, an AI-driven management tool known for features like talk-time tracking and meeting summaries. The hosts contemplate on the future roles of AI, such as managing vacation requests and a fu...
Trump vs Vivek. Episode 59
August 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBI have listened to us - last time - horrible 0_o Tesla drive in Hammer RV Musk is god? First Republican debates: watch in full - Vivek and “Truth” Tramp interview to tucker on X Movies Detective GPT3 fine-tuning Llama 2 and Llama code
All About Self Driving (Cars). Episode 58
August 19, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWe are back! Threads vs Twitter Self-driving levels Stanford Smallville Are we all live in simulation? Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ
PyTorch Foundation. Episode 57
September 30, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBPyTorch Foundation Uber been hacked Floppy disks, where are you?
Apple Xcode Cloud (and, you know, new devices). Episode 56
September 23, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBApple Xcode Cloud - why? GitHub Trending, is it going away or not? Looria Apple Event
Janet Jackson Strikes Again! Episode 55
September 09, 2022 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBToday we talk about: Janet Jackson crashes computers - Microsoft debugged this the hard way Trolling the after Patent trolls - Cloudflare brought a troll to near extinction The Box: How shipping containers made the world smaller and deploying code easier Security issues are on the rise
We Are Back (And Discussing How You Should Version Your APIs)! Episode 54
August 17, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWe are back The API Book How to version your API GitLab deleting your repositories (yes, same as Docker did) cron prompt Windows 9?
Hacky but effective. Episode 53
October 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWe discuss patterns for hacking prototypes together fast (and when it’s safe to do so), using Perl at work, and new features in python 3.10. Resources: New python 3.10 features: https://realpython.com/python310-new-features/ Design patterns for hacking together prototypes: https://web.eecs.utk.edu/~azh/blog/objectdictionaries.html Plumbum python library: https://plumbum.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
SelfHosting is The Only Way. Episode 52
August 21, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB1Password, please do not do it, there is still a time to change your mind Synology is the way Toyota doing crazy things (again) Hydrogen is not that clean
Jeff Dean's list of numbers every engineer should know - Episode 51
July 04, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWe talk about the numbers Google's Jeff Dean says every engineer should know, mise-en-place for your notes, and the darker side of working from home Resources: Jeff Dean's numbers Mise-en-place for knowledge workers by Tiago Forter Apple says in-person work is essential
All about Windows11 and yes it comes with Android support powered by Amazon Appstore Episode 50
June 26, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBAll about windows 11 How does Android works in Windows 11 Windows 11: The operating system for hybrid work and learning Supernote - For people who write - Digital notepad
All Possible Ways To Steal Your Credit Card! Episode 49
June 19, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBApple now has your id Focus! After-hours emails are now illegal Apple has tried and failed
Gotta catch em all. Episode 48
June 06, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThe most beautiful ROM emulator of all time, is crypto currency for real or a scam, and the maker's way to digitize books at home
DarkSide of The Universe. Episode 47
May 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBDarkSide ransomware servers reportedly seized, operation shuts down Free Your Music Apple Music and Lossless Audio Google I/O 2021
2nm CPU From IBM, Apple M2 and ARMs From Nvidia. Episode 46
May 08, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIBM’s first 2nm chip previews the processors of tomorrow Apple M2 chip reportedly enters production in time for 2021 MacBook Pros NVIDIA Unveils Grace: A High-Performance Arm Server CPU For Use In Big AI Systems CES will return to Las Vegas as an in-person event in 2022
Assertiveness - Episode 45
April 18, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBHow to be more assertive, and dealing with teammates who might be a bit too assertive.
Design disasters - Episode 44
February 20, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBHorribly designed UI, and the principles of motivation Show notes: Citibank's $500 million lesson on the importance of UI design The UX of Lego Interface Panels Book: The Design of Everyday Things Book: Drive, the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Under The Hood of Ops, DevOps and MLOps. Episode 43
February 16, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBToday we are going to cover: 20k! VPN between Home and GCP PiHole What is MLOps and how is it related to DevOps MS Flight Simulator is coming to Xbox Series X
Prove your work is important - Episode 42
February 06, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWe talk about: How do folks proved their value to their management chain? Bottoms up vs top down selling Asking for what you want And, of course, some gamestonk
How to make IT education more Antifragile? Episode 41
January 25, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWhy education is so Antifragile? How to make it Antifragile? Kovalevskyi Academy as a solution Lambda School Home office setup that we have Parler is no longer with us
How to make IT education more Antifragile? Episode 0
January 25, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWhy education is so Antifragile? How to make it Antifragile? Kovalevskyi Academy as a solution Lambda School Home office setup that we have Parler is no longer with us
The virtuous cycle of energizing work - Episode 40
December 06, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBFeeling energized by your work, managing teams on a death march, and how the game Factorio is like software engineering. Resources: Zain's newsletter Do work that energizes you Positive moods make you smarter Learn to not suppress your own ideas Factorio
First Week With Apple Silicon M1. Episode 39
November 25, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBSlava got a new Mac Mini with M1 GeekBench 5 shows that the new MB Air with M1 faster than almost any Intel-based models (comparable with iMac / Mac Pros) Slava's personal results also show the same speed Intel has a HUGE problem with 10nm Docker on M1 does not work, yet HomeBrew also not yet TensorFlow for M1 already here! Slava's list of top apps for the Mac arq Little Snitch iStat menu Bartender Alfred Hazel (I forgot to tell about it, but it is on the list :) )