Best Black Hypothesis Podcasts (2024)

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World's First AI-Generated Video Game, Ghost Jobs Flood the Market, and the Silurian Hypothesis 8:12

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the world's first fully AI-generated video game, Oasis, developed by Israeli company Decart. Running entirely on a large language model, this groundbreaking game generates its Minecraft-like world in real-time, offering a unique glimpse into the future…

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184. The Love Hypothesis: "Let me have this." 1:21:34

2h ago1:21:34

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Love Hypothesis: "Let me have this." Surprise! It's a romance in the middle of November on ACOFAE! Are you surprised? Jessica Marie sure was when Laura Marie pitched this book to her. Keeping with the theme of finding a bit of joy, ACOFAE is covering The Love Hypothesis for reasons. One of which being, Laura Marie loves…

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We Might Be Wrong About Uranus 4:41

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily we explore a new revelation: scientists have discovered that NASA's historic 1986 Voyager 2 flyby of Uranus occurred during an extremely rare solar wind event, leading to decades of potentially misleading assumptions about the ice giant's magnetic environment. The sp…

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DeepMind Releases AlphaFold Code and China's Solar Great Wall 5:27

11m ago5:27

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore two major technological breakthroughs shaping our future. First, we discuss DeepMind's release of AlphaFold 3's source code, a significant advancement in protein structure prediction that promises to accelerate drug development by up to three years. With …

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The Timeless Dance: Backgammon From Ancient Roots to Modern Revival 1:00:00

2d ago1:00:00

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Send us a text Ever wondered which board game might be the oldest in the world? Join us on a whimsical exploration as we tackle this age-old question, journeying through the annals of gaming history with a playful discussion on Parcheesi, Mancala, and the Royal Game of Ur. But the spotlight soon shines on backgammon, a game steeped in Mesopotamian …

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TSMC Halts Chinese Chip Shipments, Beatles Make AI History with Grammy Noms, and How the Body Stores Memories 7:38

2d ago7:38

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In today's episode, we explore TSMC's significant move to halt shipments of advanced AI chips to Chinese companies following U.S. Commerce Department directives. This decision specifically affects 7-nanometer and smaller designs, marking a crucial shift in the global semiconductor landscape and highl…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend Amber Chen! 40:50

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend Amber Chen! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast a very special guest and our new friend Amber Chen! If you've ever heard the term SilkPunk and wanted to know more than you are in luck. Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Amber discuss all things Of Jade and Dragons including how Amber went from fa…

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South Africa Allows Human Genome Editing, Notre Dame's Bells Ring Again, and The Law of the Magic Third 9:12

3d ago9:12

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore South Africa's groundbreaking decision to become the first country to explicitly permit heritable human genome editing. This controversial move has sparked intense debate within the global scientific community, as it contrasts sharply with the prohibitive…

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The Largest Organism on Earth 5:03

5d ago5:03

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! Deep in Utah's Fishlake National Forest lies Pando, the world's largest known living organism - a remarkable quaking aspen that appears to be a forest of 47,000 individual trees but is actually a single interconnected being. This 106-acre giant, weighing approximately 6,600 tons and surviving for an …

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The Return of Physical Buttons and Chernobyl's Radiation-Eating Fungi 7:16

9d ago7:16

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a shift in technology design as major companies like Volkswagen and Apple lead a return to physical buttons. This movement, driven by safety concerns and user experience, represents a significant departure from the touch screen-dominated interfaces of rec…

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Mirroring Infinity: How EVE Online Reflects and Constructs Culture 1:21:50

9d ago1:21:50

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Send us a text Wild boar pepperoni on a pizza—sounds enticing, doesn't it? Well, it wasn't quite the culinary revelation we hoped for, but it certainly made for a memorable outing. That got us reminiscing about our early gaming days, where family gatherings often meant bonding over video game consoles. Games like the Nintendo Wii and Rock Band were…

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Mysterious Siberian Craters, 100-Year Chemistry Rule Debunked, and Machine Learning Shows Predictable Evolution 8:45

9d ago8:45

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, hosts Alex and Sienna dive into the mysterious craters appearing in Siberia's permafrost. Recent scientific investigations reveal these massive holes, measuring up to 230 feet across and 160 feet deep, are caused by climate change triggering explosive releases of me…

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Chinese Military Builds Llama-based AI Model, The Pantheon's Self-Healing Concrete, Another Creature Can Reverse Aging 7:54

10d ago7:54

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore how Chinese military researchers have adapted Meta's open-source Llama model to create ChatBIT, an AI tool capable of performing at 90% of ChatGPT-4's capability. This development raises critical questions about the control of open-source AI technology…

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183. Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner." 1:09:54

14d ago1:09:54

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner." No one can say that ACOFAE doesn't finish what they start (?), because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are at the end of the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi and thoughts aew abound. Aaron is stressed, Kenji is being stressful, and the world is ending. Re…

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Google's $20 Decillion Fine, Toxic Black Plastic from E-Waste, and Ecuador's Forest Wrote a Song? 7:39

14d ago7:39

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a symbolic clash between Russia and Google, where Russian courts imposed an astronomical fine of $20.6 decillion - a number so large it exceeds the world's total wealth. This unprecedented penalty, while unenforceable, highlights growing tensions between …

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Reddit's First Profit, Meta's NotebookLM Competitor, and 25% of Google Code Written by AI 7:18

15d ago7:18

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore Reddit's remarkable journey to profitability, marking its first profitable quarter since going public with $348.4 million in revenue and a 47% increase in daily active users. The platform's success is bolstered by strategic AI partnerships with OpenAI and…

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Chilled to the Bone: The Science Behind Fear’s Physicality 59:29

16d ago59:29

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Send us a text Ever wondered how fear can be both thrilling and comforting? Join us as Ron embraces his goth side with a Sisters of Mercy shirt while Doug hilariously struggles to embody Bing Bong from Pixar's "Inside Out." We take a comical walk down memory lane, recalling some of our most creative (and sometimes cringe-worthy) Halloween costumes …

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Apple Wins $250 in Smartwatch Fight, NASA Generated $76B for US Economy, and the Neural Impact of Clutter 8:05

16d ago8:05

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore how Apple secured a symbolic $250 victory in its ongoing smartwatch patent battle with Masimo, highlighting the complex landscape of intellectual property rights in wearable technology. While the amount seems minimal, Apple's true goal is blocking Masi…

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DeepMind's Habermas Machine, Scout Motors' EV Revival, and Brain's Waste System Revealed 8:13

17d ago8:13

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with Google DeepMind's Habermas Machine, an AI-driven mediation tool designed to help groups find consensus on divisive topics. By analyzing individual opinions and generating balanced group statements, the Habermas Machine has shown promising results in in…

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182. Idiocracy: "It's got what plants crave!" 1:01:16

21d ago1:01:16

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Idiocracy: "It's got what plants crave!" Continuing the theme of October time travel, ACOFAE jumps into the future with the satirical classic "Idiocracy." 500 years into the future and society has kind of fallen apart. Plants aren't growing, healthcare is somehow worse than it is currently, and it's up to Joe and Rita to so…

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Named Bitcoin Creator in Hiding, Powder Can Capture Carbon From Air, and The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks 7:15

20d ago7:15

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the mysterious world of cryptocurrency as a new HBO documentary reignites the debate over Bitcoin's creator by suggesting Canadian developer Peter Todd as Satoshi Nakamoto. Todd has gone into hiding following the documentary's claims, which present cir…

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China's Record-Breaking Magnet, America's Obesity Shift, and The Mind-Bending Grandfather Paradox 8:20

22d ago8:20

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In today's episode, we explore China's groundbreaking achievement in electromagnetic technology with their new 42.02 Tesla resistive magnet, a device powerful enough to charge 538 Tesla Model 3 batteries in an hour. This remarkable advancement at the High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Hefei marks a si…

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AlphaFold Reveals Fertilization Process and The Pitch Drop Experiment 6:53

24d ago6:53

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of 'Discover Daily' by Perplexity, hosts Alex and Sienna explore groundbreaking discoveries in reproductive biology and the world's longest-running laboratory experiment. They delve into how researchers used the Nobel Prize-winning AI tool AlphaFold to identify a trimeric protein comp…

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181. Donnie Darko: "Have you ever seen a portal?" 1:37:37

28d ago1:37:37

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Donnie Darko: "Have you ever seen a portal?" Being a teenager is hard enough. Throw in a 6ft tall bunny rabbit and the world ending...and being a teenager is very hard. Add in time travel, portals, and god?! and you've got some problems to deal with. Donnie is going through a lot. When a jet engine falls through his room th…

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The Method of Loci Memory Trick 5:18

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, Sienna dives into the fascinating world of the Method of Loci, an ancient memory technique that's making a comeback in the digital age. The Method of Loci, also known as the memory palace technique, involves visualizing a familiar location in your mind and mentally …

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Altman's Worldcoin Rebrands, Long COVID is a Brain Injury, and the AI Safety Clock 9:00

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, hosts Alex and Sienna explore the latest developments in tech, medicine, and AI safety. They discuss the rebranding of Sam Altman's Worldcoin to "World" and the unveiling of the next-generation Orb 2.0 technology, which aims to create a global identity verification …

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Olympic Defender Space Defense Coalition, TikTok Pivots to AI Moderators, and Google Signs Nuclear Deal 8:14

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a discussion of TikTok's shift towards AI-driven content moderation, which has raised concerns about job displacement and the effectiveness of automated systems in understanding cultural nuances. The hosts then delve into Google's groundbreaking deal w…

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Adobe's AI Video Model, Human Lifespan Ceiling Approaching, and NASA Launches Europa Clipper 8:32

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of 'Discover Daily' by Perplexity, we begin with a look at Adobe's latest innovation, the Firefly Video Model. This AI-powered toolset boasts video editing features like Generative Extend, now available in beta in Premiere Pro, and offers commercial safety and ethical considerations t…

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180. Long Live Evil: "Who wouldn't take that deal?!" 1:06:31

1M ago1:06:31

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Long Live Evil: "Who wouldn't take that deal?!" Have you ever wanted to pop into the world of your favorite book? Of course you have, we ALL have! It's the deal that's almost impossible to refuse, especially if your circumstances aren't great. Especially if you're ill. Rae is ill, and with time running out is given the deal…

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The Kardashev Scale of Civilization Advancement 5:59

1M ago5:59

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, host Sienna dives into the fascinating concept of the Kardashev Scale, a method of measuring a civilization's technological advancement based on its energy consumption and utilization capabilities. As humanity inches up the scale, currently ranking at Type 0.7276, t…

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AI Sees Faces in Objects and Spy Planes Reveal Radioactive Thunderstorms 5:32

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with recent research from MIT, which reveals that AI can now recognize faces in inanimate objects, a phenomenon known as pareidolia. This development suggests intriguing links between evolutionary survival skills and our tendency to see faces in everyday ob…

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China Has the World's Most Powerful Sound Laser 5:29

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, host Sienna dives into a big development in laser technology from China. Scientists at Hunan Normal University have created the world's most powerful "sound laser," a device that emits focused beams of sound particles (phonons) instead of light. This phonon laser bo…

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Broadcom Joins Magnificent 7, WWW Foundation Shuts Down, and the Cobra Effect 6:12

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," hosts Alex and Sienna explore the fascinating world of technology, science, and culture. The show kicks off with a closer look at the recent shakeup in the "Magnificent Seven" group of top U.S. tech companies, as Broadcom surpasses Tesla in market capitalization. …

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179: Twilight - New Moon: The movie: "Bella, where the hell have you been loca?" 1:26:03

1M ago1:26:03

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Twilight - New Moon: "Bella, where the hell have you been loca?" It's Hoa Hoa Hoa season and you know what that means: ACOFAE watches the next installment of the Twilight Saga. This year (2024) Laura Marie and Jessica Marie watch New Moon, the movie where Charlie is the main character, the best dad, and maybe MAYBE Bella yo…

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The Trachtenberg Shortcut to Mental Math 5:29

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, host Sienna explores the fascinating world of the Trachtenberg system, a unique method of rapid mental calculation developed by Russian engineer Jakow Trachtenberg during his imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps. This innovative approach to arithmetic eliminates…

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WWII Bomb Explodes, Major Brain Mapping Breakthrough, and Evidence of Negative Time 7:49

2M ago7:49

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, hosts Alex and Sienna explore the frontiers of science and technology, from the lingering dangers of World War II bombs to the groundbreaking mapping of a fruit fly's brain. The episode kicks off with a startling incident at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, where a 500-po…

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LiquidAI Debuts GPT Rival, Telegram's Policy Shift, and Glacial Melt Redraws Border 6:51

2M ago6:51

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, hosts Alex and Sienna begin with Liquid AI's new Liquid Foundation Models, which are challenging traditional large language model architectures. They also discuss Telegram's significant shift in privacy policy, as the messaging app agrees to share user data with aut…

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Nvidia's Acquisition Spree and Mt. Everest's Record Growth Spurt 7:17

2M ago7:17

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we explore the latest developments in the world of tech, science, and culture. We begin with Nvidia's aggressive acquisition spree in 2024, as the leading AI chip manufacturer snaps up several startups to bolster its dominance in the rapidly evolving artificial in…

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First Schizophrenia Med in 30 Years, New Cell Type Discovered, and The Nine Planetary Boundaries 6:36

2M ago6:36

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," hosts Alex and Sienna explore groundbreaking advancements in medicine, cellular biology, and our understanding of Earth's planetary boundaries. First, they discuss the FDA's approval of Cobenfy, the first new medication for schizophrenia in over three decades. Thi…

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Small Shop Highlight 001: Bewitched Edges with Jackie! 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Small Shop Highlight 001: Bewitched Edges with Jackie! ACOFAE loves many things: gorgeous books, talent, and supporting and loving small businesses just to name a few! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie welcome Jackie from Bewitched Edges to walk them through what it's like to go from idea to successful business in the book comm…

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New Insights into the Multiverse 5:26

2M ago5:26

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! Dive into the fascinating world of multiverse theory with "Discover Daily" by Perplexity. This episode explores groundbreaking research that challenges our understanding of parallel universes and the nature of reality itself. From new insights into cosmic inflation and quantum mechanics to surprising…

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Meta's Orion AR Glasses, OpenAI's For-Profit Pivot, and New Blood Type Discovered 6:07

2M ago6:07

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with Meta's Orion AR glasses prototype, which uses silicon carbide lenses and a neural wristband for intuitive control. These lightweight glasses project holograms onto the real world, offering a 70-degree field of view and gesture controls. While still in …

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Mira Murati Departs OpenAI, James Cameron's Shift, and AI Finds New Nazca Lines 6:39

2M ago6:39

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we begin with significant leadership changes at OpenAI and Stability AI. Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has announced her departure, leaving a void in the company's technical leadership and raising questions about the continuity of ongoing projec…

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Jony Ive's OpenAI Project, Antarctica's Ozone Hole, and 8-Billion-Year-Old Signal Received 7:35

2M ago7:35

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with news that former Apple design chief Jony Ive has joined forces with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to create an innovative AI hardware device, aiming to revolutionize how we interact with technology. This collaboration, backed by substantial fun…

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178. Laura's Genre: Nefertiti: "History can be so f*cking cool!" 1:16:29

2M ago1:16:29

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Laura's Genre: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran: "History can be so f*cking cool!" It's Laura Maries half birthday! If you've been with ACOFAE for a while then you know that Laura Marie's OG favorite genre is Historical Fiction and that her childhood hyper-fixation was ancient Egypt. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that Nefertit…

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Inside Earth's Saturn-like Ancient Rings 5:51

2M ago5:51

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a remarkable theory suggesting that Earth had a spectacular ring system, similar to Saturn's, around 466 million years ago during the Ordovician period. The study, published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, presents evidence that a large asteroid p…

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Fed's Big Rate Cut, 23andMe's Fallout, and Lionsgate's Runway AI Deal 6:50

2M ago6:50

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we explore the Federal Reserve's lowering of its key interest rate by half a percentage point, signaling a shift in monetary policy. We delve into the implications for the economy, housing market, and inflation, as well as the criticism from some eco…

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Snap's Large AR Spectacles, CATL's Million-Mile Battery, and 'Third State' Beyond Life and Death 8:31

2M ago8:31

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a look at Snap's new fifth generation Spectacles. These AR glasses boast impressive hardware improvements, including a larger field of view, powerful processors, and a custom operating system. Snap's developer-focused approach aims to foster a robust e…

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Slack Debuts AI Agents, Lucid's Affordable Electric SUV, and Bitcoin's 66-bit Puzzle Solved 6:10

2M ago6:10

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into the latest developments in AI and electric vehicles. First, we explore how Slack is transforming into a "work operating system" by integrating AI agents from partners like Salesforce and Adobe, aiming to streamline workflows and boost productivity. Howe…

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Apple's AirPods Redefine Hearing Aids, Starlink Dominates the Sky, and Gen Z's Typing Troubles 7:20

2M ago7:20

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What would you like to see more of? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the surprising challenges faced by Generation Z when it comes to keyboard typing skills. Despite being digital natives, data shows a dramatic decline in typing proficiency among younger generations, with many struggling to keep up with the demands of acad…

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