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The Nonintuitive Bits

Viacheslav Kovalevskyi, Zain Rizvi

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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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# Show Notes: * Personalized Zoom meeting jingles. * Features and anticipation of PlayStation 5 Pro and PlayStation Portal. * ChargeGPT use-cases for daily commuting. * Loving the LEGO STS Space Launch System model! * Latest update on Voyager 1 repair. * Advanced motorcycle features, like LCD screens with phone integration and ABS. * Exploring the …
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- Evaluation of Sony earphones' quality - Comparative review of 'Sicario' movie with Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' - Critical analysis of 'Jeremy Clarkson's Farm', and 'James May: Our Man in Japan' - Discussion surrounding Apple WWDC 2024 - privacy concerns and prominent tech advancements - Unravelling AI topics: limitations and potential of Siri and…
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* Tales of Roran Keaton, the GameStop Trader * Market dynamics in the GameStop Stock Frenzy * Robinhood and its influence on GameStop peak trading * Investment strategies and trading tactics discussion * In-depth exploration of GPU and TPU Kernel programming * An overview of Triton and its role in GPU coding * Microsoft Singularity Project analysis…
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- The upsides of live shows, importance of timing. - Examination of Helix Editor and its missing plugin support. - The PlayStation Portal: A new era of network gameplay with PS5. - Slava's gaming dilemma: Xbox vs. PlayStation. - The eFoil wakeboard: A unique 'flight' experience. - Smoking vs. grilling: Pros, Cons and Slava's personal take. - Insigh…
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- employment announcement (Snowflake). - Tactics for successful initiation at new job situations. - Examination of "genius syndrome." - Weighing the benefits and drawbacks of book summary consumption. - Resources: 'First 90 Days', 'Programming Massively Parallel Processors.' - Analyzing the shift towards low-level optimization in computer science d…
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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…
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- 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 …
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* 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 T…
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**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 sel…
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* 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: "T…
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- 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: scrutini…
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- 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…
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* 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. * Fa…
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* 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. * Discuss…
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- 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 societ…
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#### 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 Techno…
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## 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…
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- 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 Be…
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- 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 Boot…
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- 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 de…
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- 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 in…
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* 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 H…
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- 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 **_per…
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- 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 …
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- 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 D…
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- 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 servi…
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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 neur…
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- 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**: Collectin…
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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 Int…
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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…
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- 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' abilit…
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In 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 A…
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In 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 fea…
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We 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 li…
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IBM’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 2022By Viacheslav Kovalevskyi, Zain Rizvi
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