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Explore the latest in tech each week with host John Siwicki on the Stack Snacks podcast. This snack-sized audio experience makes cutting-edge AI, product design, and development digestible.Get a peek behind the curtain at innovators like OpenAI, AWS, Google, and more. Learn how emerging technologies like AI chatbots, generative diffusion models, and advanced neural networks are transforming industries.Whether you're a tech enthusiast, developer, designer, or entrepreneur, the Stack Snacks podcast demystifies complex concepts with clear examples and engaging storytelling. Discover practical insights you can apply to build a future-forward skillset, business, and career.Short on time? Stack Snacks serves up bite-sized episodes under 15 minutes so you can stay informed on what matters in tech. Tune in to fuel your curiosity and get an edge as technologies continue to evolve faster than ever. https://www.stack-snacks.com/https://www.youtube.com/@stacksnacks

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Explore the latest in tech each week with host John Siwicki on the Stack Snacks podcast. This snack-sized audio experience makes cutting-edge AI, product design, and development digestible.Get a peek behind the curtain at innovators like OpenAI, AWS, Google, and more. Learn how emerging technologies like AI chatbots, generative diffusion models, and advanced neural networks are transforming industries.Whether you're a tech enthusiast, developer, designer, or entrepreneur, the Stack Snacks podcast demystifies complex concepts with clear examples and engaging storytelling. Discover practical insights you can apply to build a future-forward skillset, business, and career.Short on time? Stack Snacks serves up bite-sized episodes under 15 minutes so you can stay informed on what matters in tech. Tune in to fuel your curiosity and get an edge as technologies continue to evolve faster than ever. https://www.stack-snacks.com/https://www.youtube.com/@stacksnacks

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    Recap of Apple's Exciting WWDC Announcements

    Recap of Apple's Exciting WWDC Announcements

    Recap of Apple's Exciting WWDC Announcements
    In this episode of Stack Snacks, we dive into the latest Apple Intelligence announcements from their WWDC event. Highlights include new writing tools for Mail, Notes, and Pages, significant enhancements to Siri's natural language understanding and context awareness, as well as upcoming features like image creation from text prompts. We also explore the security aspects of device-based versus cloud-based AI integrations. Join us as we discuss how these developments could revolutionize user interaction and privacy in Apple's ecosystem.
    00:00 Introduction and Overview
    00:26 Apple's New Writing Tools
    00:58 Revamping Siri
    02:06 Image Creation and Privacy
    03:25 Siri and Chat Integration
    04:41 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects
    06:16 Conclusion

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    • 6 min
    Exploring AI Features in ClickUp and Coda

    Exploring AI Features in ClickUp and Coda

    On this episode of the Stack Snacks Podcast as he explores the latest AI features introduced by two popular apps—ClickUp and Coda. Discover how ClickUp's new tool, ClickUp Brain, enhances project management through AI-driven features like knowledge management, task automation, and an AI writer. Then, delve into Coda's innovative Coda Brain, which integrates seamlessly with other apps like Google Drive and Slack to enhance document creation and data management. Learn about these exciting new developments and how they aim to make AI more accessible and useful for everyone.
    https://clickup.com/ai
    https://coda.io/product/coda-brain


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    • 4 min
    Streamline Your Tasks with VoiceNotes

    Streamline Your Tasks with VoiceNotes

    In this episode, we dive into VoiceNotes, an innovative tool that transcribes your voice recordings and offers a variety of useful features. From creating summaries and to-do lists to generating tweets, blog posts, and emails, VoiceNotes enhances productivity for busy individuals. We share our experiences using the tool, highlighting its convenience, especially for new parents. Discover how VoiceNotes can simplify your workflow, and learn about its export options and subscription plans. Tune in to see if VoiceNotes is the right fit for you!
    https://voicenotes.com




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    • 2 min
    Exploring Perplexity Pages: The New Feature from Perplexity

    Exploring Perplexity Pages: The New Feature from Perplexity

    Welcome to another episode of Stack Snacks! In this episode, we dive into the exciting new release from Perplexity Search called Perplexity Pages.
    Episode Highlights:
    Introduction to Perplexity Search and its unique ability to summarize search results and cite sources.Overview of the new Perplexity Pages feature, which allows users to create mini Wikipedia-like pages.Personal experiences with creating and experimenting with Perplexity Pages.Discussion on potential use cases for Perplexity Pages, including knowledge management and information organization.Insights on the current availability of this feature on the paid tier and hopes for its future accessibility to all users.Encouragement for listeners to explore Perplexity Pages and share their thoughts and experiences.Links & Resources:
    Perplexity Search(Link to a published Perplexity Page if available)Get in Touch:
    Have you tried Perplexity Pages? Let us know your thoughts and experiences in the comments or reach out to us on social media.Follow us on YouTube and visit our website for more episodes and content.Thanks for listening, and see you in the next episode!


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    • 2 min
    What We Might See from OpenAI and Google This Week

    What We Might See from OpenAI and Google This Week

    Explore the latest updates and speculations surrounding OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini ahead of major tech events.
    Dive into potential AI enhancements and what they could mean for everyday technology interactions.
    Discussion on the integration of AI with personal and work applications, and how this could revolutionize our digital experience.
    Anticipate the impact of new developments from OpenAI and Google, and what these could mean for the tech landscape.
    Tune in for expert analysis on upcoming AI trends and predictions for future technology integrations.


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    • 7 min
    Did Facebook Just Release A Google Challenger?

    Did Facebook Just Release A Google Challenger?

    Welcome to another episode of Stack Snacks! In this episode, host John Siwicki explores Facebook Meta's launch of their Meta AI product. He discusses the recent release of Llama 3, an open-source model that rivals GPT-4 in benchmarks. John then dives into the more interesting aspect of the product launch, which is the integration of Meta AI into WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and the standalone site. He takes a closer look at the features and functionality of Meta AI, highlighting its image generation tool and search capabilities. John shares his thoughts on the product's performance and its potential impact on the market.
    Key Takeaways:
    * Facebook Meta has launched Meta AI, a product that integrates with various platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and a standalone site.
    * Llama 3, an open-source model released by Facebook Meta, is comparable to GPT-4 in terms of performance.
    * Meta AI offers an image generation tool called "Imagine" and a search feature that leverages both Bing and Google search results.
    * The product provides summaries and sources for search queries, making it useful for finding information quickly.
    * Meta AI has the potential to become a significant player in the market, given its integration with popular platforms and the performance of Llama 3.

    Thank you for listening to this episode of Stack Snacks. Be sure to tune in next time for more insightful discussions.


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    • 9 min

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