AwesomeCast 700: Where AI Helps Us Remember

Episode 38718 · August 28th, 2024 · 1 hr 9 mins

About this Episode

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecastEpisode 700 of Awesome Cast brings an engaging mix of tech news, discussions on the latest gadgets, and some fun nostalgia as we celebrate this milestone episode with hosts Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas.

• SpaceX’s First Private Spacewalk: Dive into the groundbreaking SpaceX mission, the first private spacewalk in history. We discuss the mission’s unique challenges, such as the high-altitude radiation risks and the unconventional approach to depressurization. This mission is pushing the boundaries of private space exploration, but at what cost?

• Pumpkin Spice Wars of 2024: Katie Dudas kicks off the fall season with a taste test of the new pumpkin spice Oreos. We also discuss the early release of pumpkin spice products, including Starbucks’ surprise launch that scooped Dunkin’. The conversation covers the implications of this seasonal marketing battle and how it affects consumers.

• Stream Chat Tool for Multi-Platform Streaming: Discover a handy new tool for streamers, especially those involved in multi-platform streaming. The episode covers the functionality of the Stream Chat tool from Colin Horn, which aggregates chats from Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and more into a single interface. A must-have for content creators looking to streamline their live interactions.

• Mac Whisperer and AI in Podcasting: Michael Sorg shares his experience with Mac Whisperer, an AI tool that transcribes podcast episodes and integrates with ChatGPT to allow for dynamic content querying. This segment explores the future of AI in content creation and podcasting, as well as the practical challenges of integrating new technology into old archives.

• Google AI Image Generation: Dave Podnar experiments with Google’s new AI image generation tool. Unlike other AI tools, Google’s platform offers more realistic and human-like images, sparking a discussion on the ethics and potential risks of advanced AI in visual content creation.

• Nostalgic Tech Discussions from 2010: A blast from the past with a deep dive into tech trends from 2010, including the iPhone 4, retina displays, and the rise (and fall) of platforms like Google Wave and Buzz. We also revisit the skepticism around motion-controlled gaming with the launch of Xbox Kinect.

• The Evolution of Podcasting: The hosts reflect on the evolution of podcasting from a niche hobby to a mainstream medium. The conversation touches on the impact of platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and the ongoing debate about what truly defines a “podcast” in the modern digital landscape.

Links to Mentioned Content:

• SpaceX Mission Details: https://www.space.com/spacex-polaris-dawn-to-launch-farthest-human-spaceflight-since-apollo

• Pumpkin Spice Oreo Review: https://www.oreo.com/products/10-68z-oreo-pumpkin-spice-12?Size=1+Pack 

• Stream Chat Tool: streamchat.colinhorn.co.uk

• Google AI Image Tool: AITestKitchen.withGoogle.com/tools/imageai 

• Mac Whisperer: MacWhisper.app   • Stream Chat: https://streamchat.colinhorn.co.uk/    • X Premium https://studio.x.com/producer     • Meta removing AI Face filters from Facebook and Instagram  https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/27/24229643/meta-spark-ar-effects-face-filters-shutdown-tiktok-snapchat  • 

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