Summary of The Alphabetical Show - Twitter & Musk, new iPads, burning art for NFTs, AI chat with the dead

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00:00:00 - 01:00:00

The Alphabetical Show discusses the week's tech news, including Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's legal battle, the artist who is burning all of his paintings, and new iPads from Apple.

  • 00:00:00 In this episode of the "The Alphabetical Show," podcast hosts TWiT discuss the week's tech news, including the new job of Louise Matsakis from Wired Magazine, the artist who is burning all of his paintings, and Elon Musk's attempt to make a deal with Twitter.
  • 00:05:00 The Alphabetical Show discusses Twitter and Musk, new iPads, burning art for NFTs, and AI chat with the dead.
  • 00:10:00 Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are in a legal battle over who will buy the company, with the deadline for a deal coming up soon. The court has imposed a deadline for an agreement, with Musk saying he would fire 75 of Twitter's staff if the deal goes through.
  • 00:15:00 Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is reportedly considering cutting the workforce at Twitter by 75%. Musk made the presentation to potential investors in which he also plans to hire more people. Some people are concerned that Musk is trying to get out of the Twitter deal, which he has already changed his tune on. Musk has also been accused of communicating poorly with a whistleblower on Twitter.
  • 00:20:00 The Alphabetical Show discusses Twitter's recent firing of employees, Harry's theory that the firings will result in employees running for the hills, and the payment platform WeChat's potential to be used by the Chinese government.
  • 00:25:00 Audible.com sponsors Technologizer, and Harry McCracken, who tells the story of how he became a subscriber and how it changed his life. He also talks about some of the features of Audible.com.
  • 00:30:00 This YouTube video discusses the open source development of Pocket Casts, a podcast app for iOS and Android. Pocket Casts has recently gone open source, allowing users to access the code and make modifications as they please. The main points of the video are that Pocket Casts is an app for iOS and Android, that it has recently gone open source, and that it is a good way to learn Swift and see the code of professional coders.
  • 00:35:00 In this video, Ruby as a glue language is mentioned, as well as Automatic's history of making relatively small acquisitions and being open with their code. Ruby on Rails is also mentioned, as it's one of the programs that has been around for a long time and has allowed people to learn how to code. Automatic's acquisition of twitter is mentioned, as well as their plans for a protocol called the at protocol. Lastly, activity Pub is mentioned, as it is another platform that has been around for a while and is decentralized.
  • 00:40:00 The Alphabetical Show discusses Twitter and Musk's new iPads, Blue Sky's new protocol, and the artist who burned all his art to create new NFTs. CNN is being criticized for pulling out of an NFT market due to a rug pull, which makes buyers angry.
  • 00:45:00 The "Alphabetical Show" discusses the effects of click fraud on digital sellers, with special focus on Facebook. They suggest that digital sellers should do more to prevent click fraud, and that Google is likely the biggest beneficiary.
  • 00:50:00 Apple released new iPads and MacBooks, Louise Masakis from Iheartmedia discusses their new global news platform.
  • 00:55:00 In this episode, Twitter users are interviewed about their first-hand experiences with major news events. AI is used to animate their stories. Harry McCracken from Fast Company discusses recent trends in technology. Microsoft is moving away from being a Windows and Office company and into the cloud. Loop and Google's similar projects are discussed. A new way of working with documents is mentioned.

01:00:00 - 02:00:00

The Alphabetical Show discusses the new iPads, Twitter and Elon Musk's new company, art that is being burned for "non-fungible tokens," and AI chat with the dead. The hosts discuss how creepy it can be when family members communicate with the dead through AI, and how it might not be as useful as it seems.

  • 01:00:00 Apple has announced new iPads, Mac OS Ventura, and iOS 16. Jason Snell, an expert on Apple products, says the iPad's lineup is confusing and that the company has three iPad models that don't make much sense.
  • 01:05:00 The Alphabetical Show discusses the new iPads, including the 10th Generation iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. They note that the 10th Generation iPad has a better screen and processor, but is less different than the other two iPads. They also mention that the new iPad Pros do not have the camera on the top like other iPads, and that stage manager, a new multitasking interface, is not yet available.
  • 01:10:00 Apple announced a new Apple TV, which is cheaper and has better features than its predecessor. Additionally, it has released a new home kit that allows users to control home automation with Google's interface.
  • 01:15:00 In this YouTube video, the host discusses how Apple pulled a nine-minute ad for the new iPad off of YouTube after it started receiving high viewership. The host also points out that other tech companies are starting to heavily rely on advertising, and that Apple's stance on third-party tracking may be hurting its own Tracking & Advertising Solutions business.
  • 01:20:00 Apple's design chief, Evans Hankey, is leaving the company, and this is a significant loss because she was responsible for many of the company's successful designs in the past. Without her guidance, it's unclear how Apple will continue to produce high-quality products.
  • 01:25:00 The Alphabetical Show discusses Twitter's plans to improve battery life and add more ports on the new iPads, the return of the "form over function" magsafe, and the NFL's bid for Sunday Ticket. They also mention Amazon's exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football, and discuss how the NFL is trying to keep users engaged through innovative broadcasting strategies.
  • 01:30:00 The panel discusses the recent slowdown in Shopify sales, and how easy it is to use the platform to start selling online.
  • 01:35:00 The Alphabetical Show talks about the new iPads, the burning art trend, AI chat with the dead, and Shopify. They also discuss Saul Hank's success with Shopify and how it has helped him expand his business.
  • 01:40:00 The author of the video discusses how Boeing 787s must be turned off and on once every 51 days in order to prevent old data from filling up the aircraft's systems. He also discusses how C++ is not a garbage-collected language, and suggests a simple fix - using typescript - to avoid problems with memory management.
  • 01:45:00 In this week's video, Typescript author and software engineer, Jamie Zawinski, discusses the pros and cons of functional programming, hearing aids, and the recent rule change by the FDA allowing over-the-counter hearing aids. Adam Curry, the father of the "Podfather" and the founder of The Adam Curry Show, discusses his opposition to over-the-counter hearing aids, claiming that people with more serious hearing problems should see a doctor. Jamie also talks about how basic issues such as earwax removal can be handled with a non-prescription device, highlighting Apple's recent foray into the hearing aid market with the release of the AirPods.
  • 01:50:00 The Alphabetical Show discusses Twitter's acquisition of Elon Musk's company, Hereafter, and the UK government's objection to its proposed ownership. The video then features a 1-hour interview with a woman who talks with her deceased parents through the app.
  • 01:55:00 The Alphabetical Show discusses Twitter and Elon Musk's new iPads, art that is being burned as "non-fungible tokens," AI chat with the dead, and a podcast about AI finding its voice. The hosts discuss how creepy it can be when family members communicate with the dead through AI, and how it might not be as useful as it seems.

02:00:00 - 02:05:00

In this episode of The Alphabetical Show, the hosts discuss Twitter and Elon Musk, new iPads, and burning art as digital assets on the blockchain. Joined by special guest Nick Clegg, the former British Prime Minister, the show promises to be an interesting discussion of current affairs.

  • 02:00:00 In this video, the host talks about the passing of Dede Dietrich Matajits, one of the richest men in Austria. The host also talks about Red Bull, its founder, and his impact on technology and business. Finally, the host talks about a live show that he will be doing on Sunday, where he will be joined by Nick Clegg, the former British Prime Minister.
  • 02:05:00 The Alphabetical Show is a weekly podcast that discusses various topics. On this particular episode, the hosts discuss Twitter and Elon Musk, new iPads, and burning art as digital assets on the blockchain.

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