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Ep 36 - Free Tickets, Full Venues: Loudie's Lance Dashoff Has the Hookup! 48:45

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FREE TICKETS?! Yes, really. In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , we’re joined by the ultimate guest list insider, Lance Dashoff, founder of Loudie — the app that’s quietly revolutionizing how fans score free concert, comedy, and festival tickets across the U.S. From his early days at WME curating VIP access, to launching a platform that fills empty seats and fuels unforgettable nights out, Lance spills the tea on: Why 30–40% of tickets go unsold How promoters are secretly using free ticketing to boost bar sales and fan buzz The economics behind live events and why not all sold-out shows are actually sold out How Loudie helps fans and venues win — without the scammy vibes Why travel pros and concierges should start recommending this app yesterday Whether you’re in LA, NYC, or stuck in traffic on the way to Philly — this is the episode you can’t afford to miss (literally). Download Loudie, follow us @tix2travelpod on TikTok, IG, and YouTube, and grab your next night out before someone else does. Because every ticket is a ticket to travel — and sometimes the best ones are free. www.tttpod.com…

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Graphics APIs - History and Today 1:11:13

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Way back in the 1960s...computer graphics were born with Ivan Sutherland's Sketchpad...then in the early 80s, James Clark at Silicon Graphics publishes his paper on the geometry engine...becoming the birthplace for IRIS GL (later, OpenGL). Then came DirectX...along with a flurry of also-rans... With the explosion of commodity hardware in the mid-90s, games, graphics, and APIs would never be the same. Join Rob Wyatt and PJ McNerney as they take a look down memory lane and explore the evolution of graphics APIs through the decades and ponder what the future might look like with these mighty compute engines.…

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Apple Intelligence - Where is the Promised Magic? 1:14:18

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! 25 years ago, Avery Brooks of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fame, was on a commercial for IBM...where, after decades of promises, asked the question that was on everyone's minds: "It's the year 2000...I was promised flying cars. Where are my flying cars?" In a similar vein, this latest episode explores the current state and historical context of Apple's AI venture, Apple Intelligence. The Steve Jobs's era ended announcements with 'available today'; and yet the present-day promise of AI features have yet to materialize. Is Apple able to deliver on its AI promises? Is anyone? Either way, what are the challenges and pitfalls and utility of any approach? Come join the fun with the latest episode of Tricky Bits…

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Moving and Grooving to RISC-V 1:00:57

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Exploring NVIDIA's Move from ARM to RISC V in GPUs Rob and PJ return to discuss NVIDIA's strategic shift from Falcon and ARM microcontrollers in their GPUs to the open-source RISC V. The conversation delves into the history, technical considerations, and licensing challenges of microprocessors. They examine why ARM's longstanding presence is being challenged by RISC V, especially for embedded controllers, its flexibility, and cost advantages, alongside security concerns and the future potential of open-source hardware. 00:00 Welcome Back to Tricky Bits 00:27 NVIDIA's Shift to RISC V Microcontrollers 02:02 The Role of Microcontrollers in Modern Devices 04:33 Technical Challenges and Limitations 06:18 Designing Custom Microcontrollers 16:33 RISC V: The New Contender 18:00 Comparing ARM and RISC V 24:13 Apple's Strategic Choices 31:48 RISC V Maturity and Market Penetration 33:58 Challenges and Security Concerns 36:53 Financial Incentives and Reference Models 40:48 Comparing RISC V and ARM 42:25 Security Concerns with Chinese RISC V Chips 49:22 Microcontrollers and Their Ubiquity 54:34 Future of Processor Diversity 58:28 Open Source Innovation and Ecosystem…

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WWDC Predictions 52:45

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! WWDC is coming up and Rob and PJ have some opinions! AI is in the air for everyone this season and WWDC is likely going to be no exception....but with so much AI processing happening in the cloud and Apple having been so focused on data privacy, security, AND user experience...how IS Apple going to thread this needle? Will they push more stuff to the cloud to bring the widest support to folks? WIll they deprecate more hardware to make the user experience the best they can do? Should they even bother with AI at this time in any meaningful way ahead of having some strong use cases? Join Rob and PJ as they make some prediction ahead of WWDC...and see how well they did during the event itself!…

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Microsoft's Arming with ARM for the Future...But Is This a Break From History? 52:41

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Microsoft recently introduced its CoPilot + PCs as a fully integrated lineup...based on ARM processors (Qualcomm's Snapdragon specifically), unified memory, and requirements around the onboard TPUs. Hmm...sound very Apple-like, no? With an apparent revitalized push back into the consumer space, what does this mean for the future of the hardware? Specifically, the Wintel era meant infinite flexibility, configurability, and backwards compatibility, stemming all the way back in time. Will the voices of prosumer builders be silenced on Windows? Will developers rejoice as Windows powered machines with MacBook form factors come to bear? Could this actually be better for everyone to have more stable hardware platforms? Come join us as we dive into these topics to prognosticate towards a potentially better future for computing...…

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The Emperor Has No Clothes : Tech is Boring 46:54

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Hype is all around around the tech stories that are out there.... Apple has a terrible ad for a thinner iPad! Google is leaving San Fran and moving jobs overseas! Announcements around AI that is going to revolutionize everything!!! Tech companies are acting like big corporations!!! Maybe it is just us...but does anyone get the impression that tech news is actually a bit boring right now? Perhaps we are just exhausted from the constant barrage of "bigger", "smaller", "better", "faster", "newer", "revolutionary, "evolutionary", "different"... But it does feel like a moment when tech is really trying to keep its whizz bang growth cycle going...and not start to admit that these companies, while still wildly profitably, are transforming into the value, blue chip stocks (oh, no, we're IBM!) who are trying to eek out more profit from ads on smart TVs rather than actually innovate. Join us as we rant a little bit on the current state of affairs!…

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CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, Neural Engines, and the Rest 43:01

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! CPUs have been around for forever as the heart of computers....then came GPUs to enable cool real time graphics...and later bitcoin mining...then some clever folks figured out how train AIs on them...which leads to a new explosion of processing units tuned specifically for AI development (see Google's TPUs, Apple's Neural Engines, Meta's MTIAs). Why do we have them all? And what the heck do they all mean? And why should we care? Come explore a bit of the magic and differences amongst these different types of processing units that is powering your phones, games, and the explosion in AI development!…

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Hacking the Apple M-Series via Prefetching Exploits 47:12

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! In the arms race of computational performance gains and big market splashes...security issues can pop their ugly head, something going all the way down to the hardware level...and when they happen, they can be brutal. In this episode of Tricky Bits, Rob and PJ discuss a recent article and research on hacking into the M-series chips, using clever attacks to extract data that is, ideally, supposed to be kept secret. What are the nitty gritty details of how this attack is successful? How does company culture and processes affect approaches to hardware development? And did we back ourselves into a corner by becoming less efficient programmers? Link to article: https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/hackers-can-extract-secret-encryption-keys-from-apples-mac-chips/ Link to research: https://gofetch.fail/…

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Interview with NeuroSync Labs 50:59

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Ever wondered why a virtual rollercoaster can leave your stomach in knots, despite never leaving your living room? Strap in and brace yourself as we unpack the enigma of VR-induced nausea with the expert insights of Nemanja Milosavljevic from Neurosync Labs. Our latest episode of Tricky Bits zooms in on the battle between our eyes and our inner ear when diving into the digital deep end, bringing to light the vestibular system's pivotal role in the physical disorientation we face in virtual landscapes. Hold onto your headsets — this session isn't just about identifying problems; we're all about the solutions. Learn about how the groundbreaking C-Infinity device can sync your senses, offering an immersive experience with a solid grip on reality. By integrating force measurements with natural motion, this ergonomic innovation could be the key to unlocking a future of comfortable, nausea-free virtual exploration for a number of VR experiences. Join us as we envision an electrifying era of VR, where the technology we discuss today might just redefine our gaming experiences tomorrow. NeuroSync Labs: https://neurosyncvr.com/…

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Why is Hardware Hard? 1:16:14

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Hardware is where the digital meets up with physical reality. In the modern world, software can be developed and deployed worldwide in timescales measured in minutes....but despite advances in development, consumer hardware at scale still presents many difficult challenges. Although there are many modern avenues to prototyping hardware solutions, making the leap beyond RPi, Arduino, ESP level projects into mass market devices encounters challenges including funding, development, manufacturing, shipping, supply chains, and revenue models. In this episode, Rob and PJ explore the world of hardware development, understand its pitfalls, and look at where it might be going.…

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Potpurri: Big and Small Media Prequel 54:27

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! So much of Tricky Bits is an ongoing conversation between Rob and PJ about various tech topics. This particular episode revisits some old topics around game development, its history and costs, and what factors come into play that shape the market today. As a heads up...this one is more conversational than some of the past episodes as we build up to a larger discussion for a future conversation around big and small media in various contexts (games, movies, television). Finally...we announce our Discord server, where you can comment on individual episodes. You can find the link to the thread for this episode here: https://discord.com/channels/1146929485694902282/1217606185159491695 Come let us know what you think!…

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Apple and Generative AI 58:17

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Could Apple be quietly gearing up to redefine the AI landscape? With all eyes on Siri's evolution and Apple's famed secrecy, we delve into the tech giant's delicate dance between user privacy and the cutting edge of AI innovations. Join Rob and PJ as we unravel Apple's enigmatic strategy, considering the possible hardware constraints and their steadfast commitment to a reliable assistant amidst the whirlwind of AI advancements. Apple's Siri has been a household name, but it's not without its critics. In this episode, we dissect the challenges it faces, balancing user privacy with the need for more personal and proactive functionalities. We speculate on the potential for Apple to introduce more generative AI capabilities and how this might revolutionize user experience while sticking to their privacy-first mantra. Moreover, we explore the juxtaposition of Apple's hardware prowess with their approach to personalized AI, pondering the efficiency and practicality of running inference models on mobile devices. Wrapping up our deep dive, we tackle the broad implications of AI in our daily tech interactions. From ethical concerns over data usage to the burgeoning role of edge computing, we question whether AI will be the next big revolution or a passing trend. (And yes...this description WAS in fact generated from the Episode transcript and AI...wild times, right folks? You know what what is really going to get your noodle later on? Did the AI write this footer? )…

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Who Gets Hired, Fired, and Why? 1:01:49

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! 2024 and Tech Layoffs still continue...more than a headline; they're a wake-up call to evaluate the true resilience of our skills in an ever-changing industry. In this episode, we take on a tough subject to better understand the realities of job security, debunking the myth that exceptional programmers are safeguarded from the chopping block. We also challenge the notion of generalist vs. specialist and instead focus on the all important question of "what is the value delivered" and "what skills do you need to deliver that value." Finally...we remind everyone... your self worth is not something that is defined by any company...you have value far and above your job.…

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Why Are Maps Hard? - Interview with Cory Whittaker 59:36

1 year ago59:36

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Maps...we use them almost every day of our lives.....but...what makes maps hard? From the paper maps we used to pull out on car trips to the digital and dynamic maps that we have our smart phones, the problems around making and maintaining maps have been with us for a while. Fortunately...we've got an expert to help us out here. Cory Whittaker, a long time self professed "map nerd", takes Rob and PJ on a journey on maps and how they are used in the modern day. Come and join us for our first interview episode!…

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XBox Predictions and Announcements 56:23

1 year ago56:23

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Enjoying the show? Hating the show? Want to let us know either way? Text us! Rumblings of a major XBox announcement in a post Activision/Blizzard acquisition world slated for mid-Feb 2024 started a number of rumors around what might happen...would all XBox games go cross platform? What would this mean for the XBox hardware?!? Then on Feb 15th....Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty fulfilled the special announcement...with a whopping 4 games (all unnamed) slated to go cross platform...followed by a lot of corp speak. And, ahead of that, there was an internal meeting where they seemed to be doubling down on the XBox hardware. So it seemed like the wild speculations...were untrue....or were they? In this episode, Rob and PJ pick apart the XBox strategy...analyze what is there and speculate what is still yet to come...…

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