Data Myths: Recent Episodes
Brian Gagnon, Datamyths.com
Uniting dataphiles and dataphobes one podcast at a time. Listen as the Gagnons interview industry leaders and startup founders, review new tech trends and products, and examine how data and technology drive our professional and personal worlds.
Summary:
In this episode, Brian and Malinda discuss a man whose work is still only starting to be understood today - Nikola Tesla. Who was he, and how did he become an inventor? What kinds of technology did his inventions include? We take a look at some of his creations and uncover why his name is not always associated with them. We also discuss his history with Edison, the battle for powering New York City, and why Tesla had so much trouble with his patents. Join us as we look into this man’s history and how his work is just starting to be available to the world - 100 years after his time.
What We Covered:
- Nikola Tesla was a young mathematical mind with an inventive mother born in modern-day Croatia.
- The invention of AC Power - how this relates to AC vs DC and the battle with Edison to power our cities and how this resulted in the invention of the electric chair.
- The invention of wireless power, the induction motor, the "Tesla coil" and radio, x-ray, radiograph, neon signs, arc lighting (xenon headlights), and more. (There are 300 patents in his name with more credited in other's names).
- What technically is a robot?
- Why does Tesla not get credit for his inventions?
- The work he was doing had a lack of commercial application, which meant he had trouble getting traction until he started working with Westinghouse.
- What would have helped Tesla be more successful? Should Tesla have had a business partner? What is slow tech?
- Game Time: Fantasy Startup Team.
- The amount of work that Tesla did is still not fully understood. We are just starting to implement some of his inventions in our lives.
Summary:
Get ready to dive into how current events are changing the landscape of technology, supply chains, and how we conduct business. We take a look at different ways to set up organizations for success with remote work and how our demand is putting strain on the internet. We talk about how businesses are going to have to innovate to provide for their customers and how all of this will impact our supply chains. Join us as we explore how business and technology are rapidly changing to meet new demands.
What We Covered:
- What has changed in business and tech during the COVID-19 crisis
- The rapid change to remote work & how levity is increasingly important
- Technology in Remote Work (the cloud, protection and security, VPNs, VDI - will it finally have its time?, and Web 2.0 Applications)
- How businesses that do not traditionally use tech are going to have to adapt to survive
- Where is our supply chain going?
- What are we doing to the internet?
- People are having a lot of “now what?” moments because they need to adapt quickly, this is the time for innovation
Summary: Get ready for some trash talk in this waste-focused episode. Hosts Brian and Malinda look at the business of recycling and the ways in which companies are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. While Malinda drops staggering facts about the state of our oceans and the plastics that litter it, Brian shares how technology can alleviate some of our waste issues. From single use plastics to food waste, this episode expertly explains the data and technology behind trash and waste.
What We Covered:
3:55 - The business of recycling
5:43 - Low-income countries are dumping or burning 90% of their waste rather than recycling it
6:05 - Maine’s single use plastic ban
9:47 - How can companies think about their carbon footprint?
11:00 - What are purity numbers and what does China have to do with it?
14:47 - Understanding the removal chain
16:00 - When MIT started electronically tracking trash
17:42 - Can AI help you sort your trash?
18:54 - Phood and food waste
22:08 - Denmark's study on the energy it takes to produce plastic bags vs bags made of other materials.
30:31 - Ever hear of a smart waste bin?
34:33 - Can UBQ solve our trash trouble?
43:02 - The true cost of being a throw away culture
45:00 - The Gagnons make their trash predictions for the future
Summary: In an increasingly digital world, how do we make sense of ephemeral content and how do we preserve it for posterity? Episode 23 is a data-driven deep dive that looks at the evolution of digital archiving. Hosts Brian and Malinda Gagnon discuss digital storage and how things like digital availability and digital durability affect the ways we store and share information. An important episode for anyone who’s wondered how the internet affects the ways we document and share ideas.
What we covered:1:55 - 90% of all data has been created since 2016. That’s alot!
3:15 - How do we make sense of data?
4:12 - Biometric check ins with Delta and how companies are creating dynamic content. Remember this from episode 22?
6:42 - Remember the wayback machine? We talked about it on episode 17.
8:55 - Do you know Alexa’s origin story? Spoiler alert: Amazon acquired it in 1999.
13:00 - What’s the Internet Archive and why is it important?
14:54 - Why hasn’t Facebook been archived since 2011? No seriously, we want to know.
16:30 - What is ephemeral content?
17:10 - Who decides what’s worth archiving?
18:08 - Can an old website be used as evidence in a court of law?
21:05 - Did you know that more people are going to public libraries than they are movie theaters in 2019?
22:27 - Will digital archives stand the test of time?
Summary:
We’ve all toyed with the idea of cutting cable, but how many of us have officially pulled the plug? In this episode, Brian and Malinda explore the world of streaming. Using their wayback machine, they discuss streaming in its infancy (looking at you, MP3 files), and how it’s evolved over time to suit our content needs. Looking at major streaming players and assessing what might be next for them, our cord cutting hosts expertly catch us up on this ever changing landscape.
What we covered:2:54 - What is streaming and how did it come to be?
3:52 - Cord cutting: Who does it and how much will it save you?
4:45 - Malinda talks about the experience economy and what happens when you can’t watch football at home any more
7:05 - Are streaming services really just channels in disguise?
7:44 - Understanding streaming: The birth of the MP3 and Napster
10:46 - A history of Netflix, and how Brian tried to game the system
12:06 - Brian vs. Netflix
16:30 - Netflix vs. Blockbuster
18:43 - How streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney started creating original content to stay competitive
19:15 - Remember that owners vs. brokers episode we did last season?
22:28 - Breaking down Broadband
26:18 - Disney+ had 10 million subscribers when they launched
36:50 - How much does cable really cost?
37:00 - Will new players like Quibi change the streaming game?
40:00 - Another round of Leaders and Losers (or almost losers in this case)
Summary:
It’s been a minute, but we’re back! Fresh from his trip to CES, Brian chats with Malinda about the highs and lows of this year’s show. From digital sky writers and ping pong playing robots to parallel reality and biomimetic pleasure devices, it was a year for the books. What better way to kick off Data Myths Season Two than a recap of what we saw at CES 2020 and what we can expect to see in the future.
What We Covered:
5:45 Brian recaps a few of his favorite things at CES including digital sky writers and ping pong playing robots.
10:55 Electro-mechanical devices rule. Remember the back flipping dog at CES 2019? This year Brian was impressed with Omron’s ping pong playing robot which can imitate slow and fast twitch muscles.
13:10 Standing ovation for Delta, who became the first major airline ever to keynote and exhibit at CES.
16:30 What is parallel reality and how could it shape the future?
17:28 Did somebody say magic pixel? Meet MisappliedSciences, the creators of magic pixel.
19:45 Brian saw plenty of AI-enabled products like Brunswick Boats and Doosan.
21:22 John Deere upped their game this year by exhibiting a sprayer that could reduce herbicide use up to 90%.
24:49 Remember Lora DiCarlo? Where is she now and how were her products received at CES 2020 compared to CES 2019?
28:24 How has the trade war with China impacted its CES 2020 presence?
31:20 Why can’t American forces use Tik Tok anymore? Spoiler alert: security breach.
32:49 It’s 2020 and we’re still talking about 5G at CES (and autonomous cars too).
35:50 Tired of managing different apps for different shows? Meet Dabby.
37:50 Brian’s thoughts on the virtual humans at CES.
39:13 Brian’s impossible battle with Impossible Pork at CES 2020.
Summary: Sure we’ve seen a major uptick in vinyl record sales, but what does that mean for the future of sound? Will higher quality audio beat out convenience? What is the difference between AM and FM radio?Will Malinda reunite with her iPod shuffle? Will Bose engineers everywhere be buying Brian voodoo dolls? Brian and Malinda discuss audio industry trends as well as their own experiences with audio technology in their everyday lives. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more.
What We Covered:
2:00 – War and conflict played a major role in communication and audio.
3:00 – Invention of the phonograph.
4:00 – What is audio fidelity?
6:00 – What is Ham radio?
7:00 – FCC begins regulating amateur radio services.
8:00 – What’s the difference between AM and FM Radio?
9:00 – The transition to vinyl records.
12:00 – 1963 Phillips cassette is released and disrupts the record industry.
13:00 – Rise of the CD – Overtook cassette sales in 1988.
17:00 – Cultural changes toward portability are killing quality.
19:00 – Tidal and Qobuz - High fidelity streaming services.
21:00 – Sonos is changing the home audio game.
23:00 – Wireless technology is changing how we listen
24:00 – Apple pulls headphone jack.
25:00 – All Things CES 2019 episode – Choosing between wired and wireless.
26:00 – Similar changes are happening in the camera industry
27:00 – Super X-fi and Sony 360 Reality Audio are changing the headphone industry.
30:00 – Bose vs Beats – Focusing on quality or design.
31:00 – Nokia is developing spatial audio recording.
33:00 – Podcasting and phones have helped shape the microphone industry.
35:00 – Social sharing has changed how audio is shared.
36:00 – A Podcast about Podcasts episode – The crowded podcast market has caused a need for higher audio quality podcasts.
42:00 – Vinyl’s revival – 2017 had the highest number of vinyl’s sold since 1991.
In this special episode of Data Myths, Brian and Malinda travel virtually to Liechtenstein to host Thomas Nägele and Alexis Esneault. Thomas is a blockchain expert and managing partner of NÄGELE Attorneys at Law. Alexis is an attorney at the firm and also specializes in blockchain and distributed ledger technology. With blockchain and cryptocurrency being relatively new, it’s important to think about what practical uses are. How will it affect how we do business? What are its potentials? And most importantly… What is it? Join Brian, Malinda, Alexis, and Thomas to learn more about the world of blockchain.
What We Covered:
1:00 – A little about our guests: Thomas Nägele and Alex Esneault from Nägele Attorneys at Law LLC
6:00 – House of Blockchain – Coworking space in Liechtenstein.
8:00 – What are bitcoin and blockchain? What’s the difference?
11:00 – Environmental impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
13:00 – What steps have been taken in Liechtenstein to make sure cryptocurrency or blockchain could be applied in a practical way?
15:00 – Bitcoin vs the Bank
16:00 – The Liechtenstein Blockchain Act
17:00 – Major changes that need to happen to advance the application of blockchain technology: regulation and ease of use.
21:00 – Welcome to the Age of Assets: Brokers vs. Owners episode – Companies are waiting for clearer regulations before moving into new markets.
22:00 – What are the differences between cryptocurrencies?
22:00 – Proof-of-work vs Proof-of-stake.
24:00 – What are smart contracts?
27:00 – I’d Like a PhD With a Side of AI episode – Automating repeatable tasks and re-honing the workforce to be thinking about places of opportunity.
31:00 – European Union’s involvement in blockchain.
34:00 – Tokenization and a token economy – Turning illiquid assets liquid.
37:00 – Are banks losing control to cryptocurrencies?
42:00 – Should you be involved in cryptocurrency?
Summary: In today’s digital advertising landscape, it’s harder than ever to stand out from the crowd and grab a consumer’s attention. So what’s a company to do? In this episode of Data Myths, Malinda walks us through the complex and evolving world of digital advertising. Reviving the “Data Myths Leaders and Losers” segment, Malinda breaks down everything from Google’s dynamic advertising to the future of cashing in as an influencer. Is traditional advertising dead? Can anyone take over Google as the top advertising platform? What does it take to catch a consumer’s eye? Listen to this week’s episode to find out.
What We Covered:
4:00 – Digital vs traditional advertising.
6:00 – Different types of Google Ads: Text, shopping, display, video
6:00 – What is a dynamic ad?
7:00 – What is a native ad?
9:00 – Consumers are now accustomed to free content and fed up with ads.
12:00 – Influencer Marketing
14:00 – Regulations are growing in influencer marketing for consumer transparency.
15:00 – Augment My Reality Please episode – Fyre festival’s use of influencer marketing.
21:00 – Digital advertising spend eclipses traditional advertising
22:00 – Google and Facebook’s ad duopoly.
23:00 – Will there be a scarcity of resources as users run out of time in the day?
26:00 – Leader: Google – 34 percent of consumers’ time online is on Google or a Google-owned site.
28:00 – Loser: Facebook – Usage has been declining
29:00 – Leader: Amazon – “The Amazon Effect: Love to Hate it, or Hate to Love it?” episode.
29:00 – Losers: Microsoft and Verizon – Losing market share.
30:00 – What are out of home ads?
31:00 – Influencer marketplace is getting crowded.
33:00 – Don’t Let Curation Kill Discovery episode – It is hard to find true creators
35:00 – Welcome to the Age of Assets: Brokers vs Owners episode – Brokers have an advantage now, but creators may begin to gain ground in the digital space.
39:00 – What will the relationship between creators and brokers look like in the future?
43:00 – Google and Facebook provide a good digital ecosystem for tracking attribution and click path to help brands understand their data.
44:00 – What is ad verification?
Summary: Gone are the days of stashing servers under your desk. In this week’s episode, Brian guides listeners through a brief history of cloud computing. From the early days of mainframes to today’s hybrid cloud resources, learn how both people and companies have benefited from advancements in cloud technology. Your hosts share how the cloud has reduced the barrier to entry for technology startups and how larger organizations must assess their needs before committing to one cloud solution. And if you’re a dataphobe cringing at the word ‘cloud’, fear not… you’ll get a lot out of this episode!
What We Covered:
1:00 -The Amazon Effect: Love to Hate It, or Hate to Love It? episode - AWS and cloud computing.
2:00 - Most cloud and AI users don’t even know they are using it.
3:00 - What is the cloud?
4:00 - Benefits of the cloud - Lowering the barrier to entry for some companies.
5:00 - Life before the cloud: The age of mainframes.
6:00 - IBM’s involvement with mainframes.
10:00 - IBM’s PC, Apple’s Mac, C64, TRS-80, and Altair 8800 were created in the 70s and early 80s - The start of the PC client server.
13:00 - Big data centers were created - These were more complex and less utilized.
14:00 - The dot.bomb hits.
14:00 - Redhat and Cisco rise.
14:00 - What is colocation?
16:00 - What are DevOps? (Development Operations)
16:00 - 1998 VMware is founded and makes its way into the Intel X86 architecture space.
18:00 - VMware’s virtualization and its benefits.
20:00 - What is the Hypervisor?
21:00 - Linux, Unix, and the Mainframe using multitenant architecture.
23:00 - VMware’s IPO
26:00 - Machine catalogs and the creation of server templates.
26:00 - The creation of AWS in 2006 and Gmail in 2004.
29:00 - Welcome To The Age Of Assets: Brokers vs. Owners episode - A cloud shared economy.
31:00 - The uses of private, public, and hybrid cloud resources and what is cloud bursting?
35:00 - What would new business owners do over again if given the choice?
36:00 - Why the cloud isn’t always cheaper.
38:00 - Netflix and Dropbox using public and private cloud services.
40:00 - Infrastructure and Platform as a service.
Summary: Will Amazon’s smart doorbell replace your local neighborhood watch? How is Amazon fighting the stigma of the Amazon effect? Brian and Malinda discuss how Amazon is eating Google’s lunch by ramping up its ad business, how AI bias could affect Amazon’s AI services, and how Amazon is used for search. While Malinda examines the implications of one company controlling your entire customer journey, Brian weighs the pros and cons of insourcing vs outsourcing cloud services. Tune in for an episode that will make you rethink everything you know about what it means to be a monopoly.
What We Covered:
3:00 – Current and upcoming areas Amazon is operating in:
- Retail, AWS (cloud computing), Grocery, Atlas Air, Warehouses, Advanced Robotics, Advertising, News, Entertainment, Home Automation, Gaming, Medical
5:00 - Amazon purchases IMDB months before expanding its platform to movies.
6:00 – Amazon purchases PillPack in an attempt to move into the medical space.
7:00 – What is a traditional monopoly? Does this apply to today’s marketplace?
8:00 – The “Amazon Effect” – Amazon’s effect on customer purchase decisions.
10:00 – What is Antitrust? Looking at more than just how much of the market a company owns.
12:00 - Companies involved in every step of a buyer's journey can optimize the customer experience.
16:00 - Insourcing vs outsourcing cloud services. How Amazon is capitalizing on AWS’s convenience.
18:00 - Welcome To The Age Of Assets: Brokers vs. Owners Podcast - Ride sharing and gig economy.
22:00 - Amazon’s increased presence in the ad space.
24:00 - Almost half of consumers start researching for a product on Amazon.
27:00 - Microsoft’s antitrust battle and the death of Netscape.
28:00 - Amazon’s Alexa optimization team listening to your inputs.
30:00 - Could Amazon’s Ring replace the neighborhood watch?
32:00 - Amazon using it’s behavioral data to drive content creation.
33:00 - What are the safeguards in place for companies that control such a broad amount of data?
36:00 - Amazon’s facial recognition system helping police find suspects and how AI bias complicates this.
40:00 - As data monetization replaces free data, Amazon will be in control of the market.
42:00 - Jeff Bezos knows Amazon is not too big to fail.
43:00 - Is self regulation the answer?
Summary: Is the gig economy on its way out? Will Airbnb suffer from Marriott’s latest play? To stay competitive, how are traditional companies repositioning their value in the marketplace? In this week’s episode, Brian and Malinda consider what it means to be a broker versus an owner. Drawing comparisons between companies like Airbnb and Marriott, Tesla and Uber, and Disney and Netflix, your hosts look at who is offering more value to the consumer. Tune in to learn how companies that once solved for access, are now competing with companies that are creating unique assets of their own.
What We Covered:
1:00 - What is the gig economy?
2:00 - Some “broker” companies to check out: Airbnb, Uber, Netflix, Amazon
4:00 - What are brokers and aggregators?
5:00 - Airbnb vs Marriott
6:00 - What is homesharing?
6:00 - Marriott moving into the homesharing space.
8:00 - Airbnb just acquired some similar companies. Check them out: Gaest.com and HotelTonight
9:00 - Travel aggregators like Expedia and TripAdvisors are not surfacing the best deals.
9:00 - Hotel Impossible - Understanding pricing and the hotel market.
11:00 - Airbnb and Marriott revenues and profits.
16:00 - Will regulations hurt Airbnb and Marriott?
17:00 - Tesla vs Uber
17:00 - Uber IPO
19:00 - Highest employment rate in the last 50 years - How is this affecting Uber’s churn rate?
22:00 - Lyft’s IPO in March 2019
22:00 - Uber’s S1
23:00 - Can Uber Eats and Uber Freight get Uber out of the red?
25:00 - Elon Musk (Tesla) - Creating an appreciating asset not a depreciating asset.
26:00 - What is the sharing economy?
31:00 - What is a “Level 5” autonomous vehicle?
34:00 - Netflix vs Disney
35:00 - Disney’s streaming service: Disney+.
37:00 - The E-Commerce Equation Podcast - A look at Walmart and Amazon.
38:00 - Netflix is estimated to spend $15B in original content.
42:00 - Curation vs Discovery Podcast - How can companies service customers using data?
Summary: This week on Data Myths, Brian and Malinda take a trip down memory lane. Considering the evolution of the Internet, they explore how technology has changed the way we live, communicate, and build websites. Looking for a brief and fun history of website development? Ready to reminisce about home row keys and 90s flash sites? From ‘fun buttons’ to responsive design, episode 14 examines the highs and lows of website development. Subscribe and listen for a satisfyingly fun history lesson.
What We Covered:
1:00 - The evolution of the Internet
3:00 - E-commerce Podcast
5:00 - Tim Berners-Lee
7:00 - Commodore 64
10:00 - HTML, URI (Uniform Resource Identifier), HTTP, Links (Old web browser)
11:00 - Hyperlinks
14:00 - Website developers and writing code
14:00 - WYSIWYG
17:00 - Adobe Dreamweaver, fusion and cold fusion
17:00 - CMS (Content Management System)
18:00 - Brian’s first e-commerce website
23:00 - Cascade definition
24:00 - Frames - multifunction website page
26:00 - Building a website and adding content
27:00 - Content and making websites user friendly
28:00 - History of search and bookmarks
33:00 - Indexing, keyword stuffing, content stuffing, and back link building
36:00 - Responsive design for desktop and mobile
40:00 - Chat on your website
41:00 - Definition of scaling vertically and horizontally
Summary: Thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry—Data Myths has you covered. In this unapologetically honest episode, Brian and Malinda share their personal podcast highs and lows. From why they started Data Myths, to their top five podcast tech tips, Brian and Malinda get real about life behind the podcast. For those considering the podcast-host life, episode 13 will serve as a great reference point for getting started.
What We Covered:
1:00 - Does it make sense for your business to have a podcast?
3:00 - What’s the barrier to entry and how do you start?
5:00 - Statistics about Podcasts
9:00 - Communicating your brand and your voice
11:00 - The breakdown of the podcast process
15:00 - What to talk about on your podcast
- CES podcast
- E-commerce podcast
19:00 - Five things that make a good podcast
26:00 - How does a podcast function? What’s an RSS Feed?
28:00 - Challenges along the way
37:00 - Fundamentals of Podcast Marketing
39:00 - Is the podcast marketplace getting crowded?
43:00 - Differentiating yourself in a crowded marketplace
Apple Podcast Link - Podcast Marketing Best Practices
Summary: Where will e-commerce be in five years? Will Brian and Malinda find another great deal on a TV before then? This week’s episode focuses on e-commerce—the major players, the trends, and the future of main street shopping. Today, e-commerce platforms are empowering brands to sell directly to consumers; closing the gap on third-party retail sellers; and reducing the cost of production. On this week’s e-commerce-focused episode, Brian and Malinda consider how Amazon factors into the e-commerce equation. Will main street businesses stay competitive? Will we be seeing more pop-up stores and food trucks in the future? Listen to find out.
What We Covered:
1:00 - DIG SOUTH
3:00 - 90 percent of retail sales come from in-store purchases.
6:00 - Millennial's are changing their buying habits.
17:00 - Amazon’s strategy to stay in the e-commerce market.
21:00 - Over 50 percent of Amazon’s products are sold through 3rd parties.
21:00 - Amazon leading the charge in the Networking Effect
21:00 - Uprise Partners growth strategy in the e-commerce industry.
25:00 - InstaCart used to deliver for Whole Foods Market.
32:00 - Amazon’s not so secret way to success.
37:00 - Walmart and Kroger bought companies in the technology industry.
40:00 - Best Buy is creating in store experiences.
41:00 - Local stores are competing in the marketplace.
42:00 - Pop-up shops and food trucks are creating urgency and unique experiences.
Summary: Who will be the Netflix of gaming? How do you make a gaming platform stickier? How do you keep users engaged and entertained? Brian and Malinda discuss changes in the gaming industry, what new platforms are coming to market, and how these competitors may disrupt the gaming industry. Brian breaks down some need-to-know acronyms and helps listeners wrap their heads around the business of gaming. An episode that is sure to make both dataphobes and dataphiles question where is gaming going next.
What We Covered:
1:00 - Shopify and Mailchimp Podcast
1:00 - Gaming platform streaming services - Sony, Nintendo, Atari
2:00 - PAX and Uprise Partners - helping businesses launch, brand, and market new games
5:00 - Apple IOS - Developer - Game Center
13:00 - Google Stadia - Cloud Gaming Service
15:00 - PAX - Everyone is building games but they don’t know how to bring their games to market
16:00 - Content Curation Podcast
17:00 - Twitch - Live Game Play
21:00 - What is Snap’s platform going to look like?
24:00 - The Networking Effect Podcast
25:00 - EA (Electronic Arts) - Why is building a platform to capture the developer important?
27:00 - XCloud - Microsoft
30:00 - Is WalMart coming into the gaming industry? The difference between streaming video and gaming.
32:00 - What is a codec? Encryption and decryption algorithms
33:00 - What is CPU (Central Processing Unit) and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)?
38:00- BitCoin
39:00 - What is TPU (Tensor Processing Unit)?
40:00 - What is a teraflop?
42:00 - Nvidia - What will happen next?
Summary: This week we’re catching you up on all the dirty data details of the recent Shopify and MailChimp breakup. Before you decide whether you’re team MailChimp or team Shopify, listen to Brian and Malinda weigh in on what ultimately led to the split. Who are the casualties? What does the split mean for other platforms? Is your data really in jeopardy? Brian and Malinda explain how this e-commerce drama is affecting small businesses and start up companies. If you’re a small business owner wondering if this will affect you and your store, plug in and listen up. It’s time to start planning for the future and thinking about user privacy and data ownership.
What We Covered:
1:00 - What’s happening between Mailchimp and Shopify?
2:00 - Facebook, Apple, and Google getting into trouble
3:00 - Klaviyo
5:00 - What is Mailchimp? What about Shopify?
13:00 - MailChimp is buying LemonStand
17:00 - User privacy, terms and conditions, and sharing customer information
18:00 - Where do Cloud services stand in this situation?
19:00 - Where do enterprise companies stand on data sharing services?
19:00 - The Networking Effect in relation to data?
22:00 - Who is in control of your data?
23:00 - HubSpot and Salesforce
36:00 - MailChimp GDPR and Privacy legislation
39:00 - Data breaches and how it will affect the way data is controlled
Summary: How do you make the most of your pitch time? What are the most important things to mention, and what are the most important things to avoid mentioning? Brian and Malinda serve up a SXSW recap and share their personal startup pitch strategies. From what to wear and how to speak, to being a present pitch audience participant, Brian and Malinda reflect on how they made the most of SXSW’s concentration of innovative go-getters.
What We Covered:
1:00 - What we look for in startups, how to stand out!
6:00 - Uprise Partners and how to reach your company's goals and the right audience.
7:00 - What is a Pitch competition?
9:00 - Tips and tricks for pitch competitions.
11:00 - A great 1 minute pitch and why it matters.
24:00 - The Pitch - What does your pitch need to include?
26:00 - I’d like a PhD with a side of AI
29:00 - How does AI, data analytics, and technology fit into your growth strategy plan?
31:00 - What do you need to do in order to differentiate yourself from other companies?
35:00 - Statistics on funding and what the risk factor is for investors
41:00 - Pledge 1 Percent
Summary: Can companion robots change how society interacts? How did iRobot become a success in the robot field? Will we see lawn mowing robots in the not-too-distant future? Brian and Malinda host Jon Morgan, product manager at Google, to discuss all things robot-related. In this episode, we take a closer look into robot fails, the statistics, and why the surgical board still considers these “fails” as a success. Jon and Brian discuss the numbers on autonomous driving and how insurance companies factor in risk with cost. Will people embrace robots more once they understand their true value? Find out on this episode of Data Myths.
What We Covered:
1:00 - Introducing Jon Morgan, a product manager at Google in the hardware division. - Powered by Zencastr
2:00 - Podcast 1: All Things CES 2019 - Looking at relevance in robotics and in the consumer robotics industry.
5:00 - People are buying services, not just robots.
13:00 - Cute robots are changing the way people perceive robots in a positive way:
- Aibo - Sony robot dog
- Pleo - Robot Dinosaur
- Paro - Therapy Robot
- Lovot - Japanese companion robot
- HRI - Human Robot Interaction
18:00 - What makes something a robot?
22:00 - Why are robotics companies dying off?
28:00 - How iRobot thrived in the robot marketplace.
33:00 - Robots in the European market.
36:00 - Robot Fails:
- Robots used in the medical field
- Autonomous car fails
- Security robot fail
- Podcast 3: Considering Autonomous Driving Things
43:00 - Curiosity Rover - NASA
Summary: What will it take for companies to show value to their users through their network? Why do some companies die out while others continue to thrive? In this episode, Brian and Malinda consider the network effect and the challenges companies face when trying to create continued value on their platform. While Malinda takes listeners on the value barrier journey, explaining what companies need to build up their network and provide value to the customer, Brian explores the turning point where devices can begin choosing their own network without human input. Is this a positive or a negative? The next big companies will be building devices that automatically connect with the networks of their choosing—these networks will bring value. If they don’t, they won’t exist.
What We Covered:
1:00 - Tech company development trends and the value they bring.
3:00 - The network effect, more users create more value in the network.
6:00 - History of networks - Friendster, Myspace, and what made them die out?
12:00 - Definition between internal and external network effect
14:00 - How Microsoft added value to their platform
15:00 - Android vs. Apple Apps
20:00 - VMWare built a powerful ecosystem
26:00 - The hardware to software evolution and where it is going.
29:00 - IoT - Western Digital and more - creating risc processors, storage devices, to help reduce burden on the network.
38:00 - The barrier to entry for a new company - Domo and Tableau
41:00 - Will machines start choosing their own network without your input?
Summary: Are people considering their content sources, or consuming content blindly? Can users discover content without the influence of curation? Are algorithms making the world less interesting? Brian and Malinda explore the complicated world of curation and debate whether or not discovery is dead. Malinda challenges society to be good stewards and read content outside their comfort zones. Brian grows frustrated on his quest to find discovery tips that aren’t simply algorithms on top of algorithms on top of algorithms. How will companies reach consumers outside their target market without being irrelevant or annoying? Is curation just one big ponzi scheme? Listen now to learn more about the pros and cons of curated news.
What We Covered
2:00 - In the US, over 40 percent of people use Facebook to get their news. 10 Facts about Americans and Facebook
3:00 - Brian and Malinda define curation and discovery.
5:00 - Filtered News - Example of New York Times personalized news feed on their app. The NYT adds a personalized 'news feed' to its ios app.
9:00 - Brian and Malinda make the case that newspapers are more for discovery while Facebook is more for curated content.
12:00 - World Wide Web Foundation - The Invisible Curation of Content
19:00 - Buffer Content Creation - How to Curate Content: The Secret Sauce to Getting Noticed, Becoming an Influencer, and Having Fun Online
33:00 - Brian and Malinda come to the conclusion that hashtags are more discovery friendly than algorithms.
35:00 - Ad Blocking - Chrome ad blocking extension
37:00 - Brian and Malinda discuss how algorithms play a role in what we listen to.
41:00 - Oleg on LinkedIn
Summary: When does it become unethical for large companies like Facebook and Google to take advantage of the data they collected? Is it already unethical? Why has Brian broken up with his Apple Watch? Brian and Malinda cover tech, ethics, privacy, and the tipping point of when people start losing trust in the digital platforms they use daily. This podcast explores how Facebook is using Its user’s information and user privacy when involving minors among a string of additional questionable actions. Hearing about data breaches is becoming a norm and people are shrugging it off, but is that the best response? Listen to find out about Google and Facebook’s different responses to data breaches.
What We Covered:
1:00 - Apple and Facebook in the News - Apple bans Facebook’s Research app that paid users for data.
3:00 - TechCrunch App investigation in the Facebook Research app, and Apple banning the Facebook Research app.
6:00 - What is a VPN?
9:00 - Apple Data Protection - Apple Privacy Governance and iOS Security.
16:00 - GDPR Key Changes and the California Consumer Privacy Act.
22:00 - Onavo Privacy Policy
25:00 - HouseParty - An app similar to FaceTime with multiple people.
26:00 - WhatsApp and Bonfire: Group Video Chat
28:00 - Google apologizes for issues on their app.
33:00 - Consumers shrugging off data breaches because it's becoming a norm.
36:00 - GlassBox, Facebook Research app, and sensitive information not covered.
38:00 - The consumer tipping point, when does it start becoming a problem?
41:00 - Password Checkup - Informs users when they need to change their passwords.
45:00 - Heads Up - App game
Summary: Will augmented reality (AR) become highly-regulated? Why are virtual reality (VR) sales dropping off a cliff? Will Brian ever dupe robocallers with his Australian accent? Brian and Malinda explore the world of AR and discuss its history, its future, and all its societal pitfalls. This episode weighs the positives and negatives of the Fyre Festival, Blippar, Pokémon Go, and digital cloning. In addition to sharing their own shopping preferences, Brian and Malinda challenge brick and mortar stores to deliver a better digital experience to their shoppers. Will smart mirrors save the shopping mall? Find out on this episode of the Data Myths podcast.
What We Covered:
1:00 - AR shoe app & AR in shopping
2:00 - What are VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality)?
6:00 - First use of AR
7:00 - Present day examples of AR: Snapchat & 19 Crimes Wine
10:00 - Boeing using AR to cut costs
11:00 - VR trends in gaming
13:00 - Rise and fall of Blippar and Pokémon GO
15:00 - The future of AR and VR
16:00 - Will AR kill the shopping mall that we know today?
22:00 - As apps allow for more video, voice, and location editing, who is to stop users from misusing it? What could the legal ramifications be?
27:00 - Baidu Deep Voice research
28:00 - What is Google Duplex and how is it being used today?
30:00 - Immersive AR games like Pokémon GO causing an increase in accidents and death.
31:00 - How do we as a society reconcile a reality that is only somewhat real?
41:00 - Fyre Festival disaster
45:00 - Should AI and robocallers announce that they are a robot?
47:00 - Can we trust digital photos?
Summary: Whose fault is it if your car goes rogue? Is a horse and buggy the original automated vehicle? Diving into machine morality and whether or not we can coexist on the road with our cars, Brian and Malinda discuss all things autonomous. Get ready for an episode that nerds out on lasers, maps, and the perils of driving in Boston.
What We Covered:
1:00 - Autonomous cars at CES 2019
2:00 - Driving a Tesla Model X - Breaking down autopilot and the 5 levels of autonomy.
10:00 - Recent Autonomous driving accidents
16:00 - Sensor failures and how they can cause issues.
17:00 - What is lidar?
19:00 - Predictive analytics can improve when vehicles can talk to their surroundings.
19:00 - What is AIS and how does it relate to autonomous driving?
22:00 - What is edge computing? How it’s helping streamline IoT traffic flow.
24:00 - MIT Media Lab study - Trusting in AI’s decision making.
29:00 - Legal matters could become much more difficult when ticketing automated cars.
32:00 - Leader: Alphabet’s Waymo leading autonomous vehicles in drive time.
33:00 - Loser: Apple’s Project Titan
38:00 - What happens to your car’s software if your vehicle manufacturer goes out of business?
41:00 - Will fractional ownership be the future for car owners? Is Turo ahead of the game?
44:00 - Autonomous cars effect on the auto industry and the insurance industry.
51:00 - Germany’s law prohibiting AI bias against race, gender, weight, etc.
Summary: In this episode, Brian and Malinda talk about the softer side of AI and how it spans more than just PhD math and physics majors. They also cover how AI bias and algorithms are changing to adapt to the initial AI challenges, and they cover how Google's machine learning bets will pay off.
What We Covered:
1:00 - Techstars pitch competition audio clip Part 1 - AI and the skill sets that make it useful in a company. (Referenced in All Things CES 2019)
4:00 - NeurIPS 2019 (Neural Information Processing Systems)
5:00 - What is applied AI?
7:00 - Audio clip Part 2 - Do you really need a PhD to utilize AI properly?
10:00 - How Google is creating infrastructure to help people and companies easily solve problems in AI/ML with tools like Dialogflow.
11:00 - What is machine learning and Tensorflow?
14:00 - Audio clip Part 3 - Are you an AI consumer or supplier?
17:00 - AI bias - What is it and how can we avoid it?
25:00 - Audio clip Part 4 - Companies can use AI/ML without PhDs
29:00 - Diane Greene’s departure from Google and how Google Cloud’s AI/ML infrastructure is shaped for the future.
32:00 - Will Google or Amazon prove to be the future of voice?
34:00 - Input & Output bias - How to get the results you’re looking for.
36:00 - Curation vs Discovery - If everything in your life is served up based on past behavior, will you ever learn anything new?
Summary: Missed out on your chance to make to one of the biggest tech events of the year? Emerging from the experience of CES 2019, Brian and Malinda discuss cool tech, the AI “noise floor” debate, the lack of Alexa and where voice appears to be going for 2019. In a conference where the theme is “more” with IoT devices and 5G, why were some products left out? Subscribe and listen as Brian and Malinda discuss all things CES 2019.
What We Covered:
1:00 - A little about Brian and Malinda.
3:00 - Highlights of CES 2019 and Tech Trends: TV Tech, flexible phones, automation, drones, and IoT.
5:00 - Snowcookie - Technology to track your ski runs.
9:00 - Pet tech at CES 2019
10:00 - Techstars pitch competition CES 2019 (Clip in I'd Like a PhD With a Side of AI Podcast)
12:00 - What is thought diversity?
18:00 - People aren’t ready for fully autonomous technology - AC vs DC power example.
20:00 - Companion tech at CES 2019
23:00 - When will companies begin monetizing our emotions.
24:00 - Lora DiCarlo sex toy wins award and then is banned from CES 2019.
31:00 - Hey Google’s presence and Amazon’s Alexa absence.
34:00 - ESports at CES 2019
40:00 - The good and bad of personalized remarketing and how regulation will shape it.
44:00 - Curation vs Discovery - Can you discover anything new when remarketing is so focused on your past behavior?
46:00 - Is it really “the year of voice”?
Updated Intro and remastered on 2/24/2019