Two Voice Devs

Mark and Allen

Mark and Allen talk about the latest news in the VoiceFirst world from a developer point of view.

  1. Episode 264 - AI, Context, and the "No-UI" Future

    ٢٠ يناير

    Episode 264 - AI, Context, and the "No-UI" Future

    Allen Firstenberg welcomes back guest host Mike Wolfson, an Android Google Developer Expert, to discuss the shifting landscape of User Experience (UX) in the age of Artificial Intelligence. As we move toward autonomous agents and multimodal interactions—incorporating voice, haptics, and environmental data—the reliance on traditional screens and touch interfaces is set to diminish. Mike shares insights on why "context" is the new "queen," illustrating the challenges of current AI with real-world examples (like his Meta glasses failing to find a decent breakfast burrito). The conversation tackles the critical question: "Who does the agent truly work for?" and explores how developers can avoid "notification fatigue" while ensuring users remain informed and in control. From the "creepy" factor of hyper-personalized data to the "Beverage Butler" concept, this episode dives deep into designing for a future where the best UI might be no UI at all. [00:00:00] Welcome and Introduction [00:01:21] The Evolution of UX: Beyond Touchscreens [00:03:52] The Importance of Context: A Meta Glasses Example [00:06:21] Privacy, Creepiness, and Agent Loyalty [00:08:43] Application Development in an AI World [00:11:34] Avoiding the "Seinfeld Assistant" of Notification Fatigue [00:17:15] Feedback Modalities: Tones vs. Speech [00:19:39] Discoverability of Features in Non-Visual Interfaces [00:23:00] The "Beverage Butler" and Future Outlook #AI #UX #UserExperience #ArtificialIntelligence #AndroidDev #ContextAwareness #VoiceUI #NoUI #TechPodcast #TwoVoiceDevs #GDE #GoogleDeveloperExpert #BeverageButler

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  2. Episode 263 - Exploring the Parlant Agent Framework

    ١٦ يناير

    Episode 263 - Exploring the Parlant Agent Framework

    In this episode, Mark introduces Allen to Parlant, an open-source framework for building agentic AI. They explore how Parlant differs from other frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph by using concepts like "journeys" for flexible conversation flows and "guidelines" for conditional rule application. Mark walks through the key features, including the ability to define glossaries, tools, and the engine's matching process. They also discuss the recent version 3.1 updates, such as linked journeys and behavior criticality levels. Finally, they dive into "Emcie," Parlant's managed NLP service that utilizes a teacher-student model architecture to optimize performance and cost using Small Language Models (SLMs). [00:00:00] Welcome and Introduction [00:00:43] Introduction to Parlant [00:02:03] Journeys: Flexible Conversation Flows [00:03:36] Guidelines: Conditional Rules [00:06:27] Motivations and Compliance [00:08:44] NLP Services and Providers [00:11:42] The Balance Between Rigid and Loose Conversations [00:18:43] Parlant 3.1 Updates: Linked Journeys and Behavior Levels [00:22:20] Custom Matchers [00:23:14] Emcie: Parlant's Managed NLP Service [00:25:05] Model Tiers: Jackal and Bison [00:26:14] Teacher-Student Architecture and SLMs [00:30:26] Cost and Optimization with Student Models [00:35:19] Conclusion and Wrap-up #Parlant #AI #AgenticAI #LLM #SLM #OpenSource #SoftwareDevelopment #TwoVoiceDevs #Emcie #NLP

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  3. Epsiode 262 - 2025 Wrap-Up: The Great Agent Takeover & 2026 Vibe Check

    ٢ يناير

    Epsiode 262 - 2025 Wrap-Up: The Great Agent Takeover & 2026 Vibe Check

    Happy New Year! Allen and Mark kick off 2026 by looking back at the whirlwind of AI developments in 2025. From the explosion of agentic frameworks like LangGraph, Google's Agent Development Kit, and the Microsoft Agent Framework to the emergence of protocols like MCP and A2A, it was a year of rapid evolution. They discuss the rise of "vibe coding," the state of voice assistants like Alexa Plus and Gemini, and the challenges of monetization and discovery in a model-centric world. What lies ahead in 2026? The duo shares their big predictions! What do we need on the hardware side? Perhaps something new from Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Amazon, or someone else? What companies are we rooting for? What's next for agents? Tune in and find out! Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction and Happy New Year [00:01:13] Reflecting on a busy 2025: Google's weekly announcements [00:02:05] New terms: MCP (Model Context Protocol) and A2A (Agent-to-Agent) [00:03:52] The shift to Agents and Agentic solutions [00:05:40] Framework evolution: Microsoft Agent Framework and LangGraph [00:07:54] The rise of Coding Assistants and "Vibe Coding" [00:09:25] State of Voice: Alexa Plus and Gemini on smart devices [00:11:15] Smart Glasses and the future of ambient AI [00:12:40] MCP: Challenges with discovery, monetization, and security [00:15:10] Microsoft Foundry and low-code agent building [00:20:25] Live Streaming Models: Video, Audio, and Text [00:22:00] 2026 Predictions: Voice Flow acquisition [00:23:05] Prediction: Moving from Chatbots to Autonomous Agents [00:25:20] Prediction: The role of Small Language Models (SLMs) [00:27:10] Closing thoughts and 2026 outlook Hashtags: #AI #GenerativeAI #Agents #AutonomousAgents #MCP #A2A #LangGraph #Gemini #VoiceAssistant #SmartGlasses #VoiceFirst #SLM #VoiceFlow #TwoVoiceDevs #YearInReview #2026Predictions #VibeCoding

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  4. Episode 261 - The Great Holid-AI Rebus Battle

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    Episode 261 - The Great Holid-AI Rebus Battle

    Get ready for the ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN of holiday cheer and artificial intelligence! In this SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE, Mark and Allen aren't just exchanging pleasantries—they're exchanging MIND-BENDING REBUS PUZZLES generated by some AI models themselves! It's a battle of wits, a clash of code, and a festive face-off as Microsoft Copilot takes on Google's Gemini (and the famous "Nano Banana Pro") to solve visual riddles that will have you shouting at your screen. Can our hosts decipher the scribbles of silicon brains? Or will the AI stump the humans once and for all? Grab your eggnog, put on your thinking cap, and play along! It's Two Voice Devs like you've never seen (or puzzled) them before! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! [00:00:00] Intro: The Rules of Engagement [00:02:48] Puzzle 1: A Nipping Chill [00:03:33] Puzzle 2: Going for Gold [00:07:00] Puzzle 3: Escaping the Cage [00:10:00] Puzzle 4: The Silent Mouse [00:11:00] Puzzle 5: A Knightly Gesture [00:12:15] Puzzle 6: Sweet Ballerina [00:13:30] Puzzle 7: Listen Closely to the Animal [00:15:30] Puzzle 8: A Holiday Wish [00:16:15] Puzzle 9: The Grand Finale Challenge [00:19:30] Happy Holidays from Two Voice Devs! #TwoVoiceDevs #HolidaySpecial #RebusPuzzles #LLMBattle #AIShowdown #Copilot #Gemini #NanoBananaPro #ChatGPT #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #JackFrost #WinterWonderland #Freeze #SugarPlumFairy #Nutcracker #NewYears #Gnu #MerryChristmas #FestivalOfLights #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #Unity #HolidayFun #Games #Puzzles #TechHumor #DevLife #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #Fun #Creative #OverTheTop #Podcast #Developers #SoftwareEngineering

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