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Irysan Insights
#69 - Amazon Prime Day Deals and Tech Innovations
In this episode, we dive into the last-minute deals of Amazon's Prime Day, explore Nintendo's mysterious Switch Online playtest, and discuss Tesla's upcoming Cybercab reveal. We also cover Google's potential breakup, TikTok's legal challenges, and the latest in the crypto world.
2024-10-10
02 min
Irysan Insights
#68 - The Brief: Amazon Antitrust, Google Play Changes, and SpaceX's Milestone
In today's episode, we delve into significant developments in the tech and business sectors. We discuss the FTC's antitrust case against Amazon, Google's requirement to open its Android app store, and LinkedIn's suspension of AI training using UK data. We also cover SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, Chevy's new Silverado EV, and Ubisoft's response to Tencent buyout rumors. Additionally, we touch on Microsoft's AI tool re-launch, Apple's Vision Pro video, Hurricane Milton's intensification, and FTX customer refunds.
2024-10-08
02 min
Irysan Insights
#67 - Uber Partners with Avride for Autonomous Deliveries
In this episode, we explore Uber's new partnership with Avride for autonomous deliveries, Google's expansion of its AI voice chat service, and the controversy surrounding John Deere's repair manuals. We also discuss Silicon Valley's first drone delivery service, Epic Games' plans to enhance its social features, and WP Engine's lawsuit against WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg. Additionally, we cover Bank of America's recent outage, the launch of the Oura Ring 4, OpenAI's skyrocketing valuation, Toyota's delay in electric car plans, the UK's action against Evil Corp hackers, and Microsoft's introduction of persistent AI assistants.
2024-10-03
02 min
Irysan Insights
#66 - Top Stories: PlayStation Network Outage, T-Mobile's Cybersecurity Revamp, Anker's New Charger, Hurricane Helene's Impact, YouTube's SESAC Deal, Microsoft's AI Tool, Smartphone Debate, TSB's...
In this episode, we discuss the massive PlayStation Network outage affecting gamers, T-Mobile's cybersecurity revamp, and Anker's new 140W wall charger. We also cover the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, YouTube's deal with SESAC, and Microsoft's re-launched AI screenshot tool. Additionally, we delve into the debate over smartphone use among children, TSB's payment issues, Nintendo's lawsuit against "Palworld," and Donald Trump's new cryptocurrency platform.
2024-10-01
02 min
Irysan Insights
#65 - Top Stories in Business and Tech
SteelSeries has launched new gaming earbuds called the Arctis GameBuds, priced at $159.99, designed to pair with various gaming consoles and mobile phones. Intel has announced a new microcode update for its 13th and 14th Gen Raptor Lake processors to prevent potential damage. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket completed its first second-stage hot fire test, marking a significant milestone. James McAvoy and Tom Brady fell for the 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax, while James Cameron joined the board of StabilityAI. Caroline Ellison was sentenced to two years for her role in the FTX crypto fraud. CrowdStrike's boss apologized for the gl...
2024-09-26
04 min
Irysan Insights
#64 - OpenAI Account Hijacked, ExxonMobil Recycling Lawsuit, Amazon Fall Prime Day, Delta Emulator Update, Boston Dynamics Partnership, X Blocking Policy Change, Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, Panas...
Today we discuss the hijacking of an official OpenAI account on X to promote a cryptocurrency scam, ExxonMobil's lawsuit over misleading plastic recycling claims, and Amazon's upcoming fall Prime Day. We also cover updates on the Delta emulator for iOS, Boston Dynamics' new partnership for robot security, changes to X's blocking policy, Mercedes-Benz's enhanced Drive Pilot feature, and Panasonic's innovative Silky Fine Mist technology.
2024-09-24
04 min
Irysan Insights
#63 - Top Stories: Lebanon Device Explosions, LinkedIn AI Controversy, Google Workspace Update, MrBeast Lawsuit, X Returns to Brazil, Instagram Teen Privacy, Soundcore Speaker, Nintendo Lawsuit,...
In this episode, we discuss the tragic device explosions in Lebanon, LinkedIn's controversial use of user data for AI training, and Google's new feature for Workspace users. We also cover MrBeast and Amazon's legal troubles, X's return in Brazil, and Instagram's new privacy features for teens. Additionally, we highlight Soundcore's affordable new speaker, Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair, and Grand Theft Auto V's compatibility issues on Steam Deck. Finally, we delve into legislative updates on child safety online, AI's role in detecting lung cancer, and the future of AI in aerial combat.
2024-09-19
03 min
Irysan Insights
#62 - Top Stories in Business and Tech
In this episode, we discuss the arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France and its implications for app moderation. We also explore the challenges of scaling up sustainable aviation fuels and the volatility in Nvidia's stock despite record sales. Additionally, we delve into AI's role in creating new food recipes, detecting lung cancer, and aiding stroke rehabilitation. Other topics include TikTok's legal battle in the US, tips for turning gaming into a career, Intel's business restructuring, and the use of AI in comedy and reality TV. Finally, we touch on political alliances in the tech world, Apple's latest up...
2024-09-17
03 min
Irysan Insights
#61 - Top Stories: Valve’s Steam Families, Google’s AI Podcasts, Apple Watch Series 10, Klipsch Soundbar, AI Voice Clone in Congress, Nvidia Shares, Musk’s X Ban, Bluesky Videos, PlayStation 5 P...
Valve’s new Steam Families feature is now available for everyone, allowing multiple people to play games from a shared library simultaneously. Google’s NotebookLM app can now turn research into AI-generated podcasts. Apple introduced the new Apple Watch Series 10, which is bigger, thinner, and brighter than previous models. Klipsch announced the Flexus Core 300 soundbar with Dirac’s Live Room correction technology. Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton used an AI voice clone to address Congress. Nvidia shares fell despite record sales. Elon Musk’s X platform was banned in Brazil. Bluesky now supports video sharing. The PlayStation 5 Pro was officially announce...
2024-09-12
04 min
Irysan Insights
#60 - Apple's AI-Powered iPhone 16, AMD's Shift to AI Chips, Google's Antitrust Trial, and More
In this episode, we discuss Apple's latest iPhone 16 launch, AMD's strategic shift towards AI chips, and Google's ongoing antitrust trial. We also cover Nvidia's unexpected market reaction, Canada's new tariff on China-made electric cars, and innovative uses of technology in healthcare and emergency services. Additionally, we touch on HBO's new series "The Franchise," the inaugural Olympic esports games in Saudi Arabia, and Uber's significant fine for data privacy violations.
2024-09-10
03 min
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#59 - Nvidia's Stock Plunge, Musk's X Banned in Brazil, Aricell CEO Arrested, Telegram CEO Banned from Leaving France, AI in Culinary, NSA's New Podcast, Volvo's EV Plan Change, Uber's €290M Fin...
Today we are covering some of the top stories in business and tech news. Nvidia saw a dramatic plunge in its stock value, losing almost 10%, wiping off $279 billion from its market value. Musk's X has been banned in Brazil following a disinformation row. The CEO of Aricell has been arrested following a deadly fire at the facility. Telegram's chief executive has been banned from leaving France as part of a criminal probe. Chefs are increasingly using AI to create new food combinations, with mixed results. The NSA is launching a new podcast called "No Such Podcast." Volvo has decided...
2024-09-05
04 min
Irysan Insights
#58 - Top Business and Tech News: Brazil Upholds Ban on Musk's X, Nvidia Shares Fall, and More
In today's episode, we delve into the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ban on Elon Musk's social media platform, X. We also discuss Nvidia's share drop despite record sales, and the arrest of Aricell's CEO following a deadly fire at a battery plant. Additionally, we explore the impact of social media algorithms on teenage boys, the theft and cloning of a voice-over artist's voice, and Klarna's use of AI to cut jobs while increasing pay. Other topics include sustainable aviation fuels, Australia's new "right to disconnect" law, Uber's €290 million fine, and the British government's investigation into dynamic ti...
2024-09-03
03 min
Irysan Insights
#57 - Top Business and Tech News: LG's Smart Hub, AI Safety Bill, Meta's Emissions, and More
In this episode, we discuss LG's new smart home hub, the California AI safety bill, Meta's complex emissions report, and Sonos' app update. We also cover Apple Music's playlist transfer feature, Telegram CEO's legal troubles, Meta's Horizon Worlds for preteens, Reddit's outage, Nvidia's stock drop, Aricell's CEO arrest, Klarna's job cuts, Telegram's child protection issues, a global sextortion case, and HMD's effort to reduce teen smartphone addiction.
2024-08-29
04 min
Irysan Insights
#56 - Apple’s CFO to Step Down, SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission, Google Meet’s New Feature, Rivian Factory Fire, Sony’s New Earbuds, Gannett Shuts Down Reviewed, Air Quality Visualization Tool
Apple’s CFO Luca Maestri will step down next year but will remain at the company in a different role. SpaceX is preparing for its historic Polaris Dawn mission, which includes the first spacewalk by private astronauts. Google Meet introduces a picture-in-picture mode for easier multitasking. Rivian investigates a fire at its Illinois factory that damaged several electric vehicles. Sony announces new budget wireless earbuds with voice isolation. Gannett is shutting down its product reviews site, Reviewed. A new tool visualizes changes in air quality since the Industrial Revolution.
2024-08-27
04 min
Irysan Insights
#55 - GMC Delivers First Sierra EV Trucks, Apple Shakes Up App Store, Chick-fil-A Launches Streaming Service
In today's episode, we discussed GMC's new Sierra EV electric pickup trucks, Apple's reorganization of its App Store division, and Chick-fil-A's surprising entry into the streaming service market. We also covered concerns about California's AI safety bill, the issue of "AI washing," and a recent cybersecurity incident involving Crowdstrike and Microsoft Windows systems. Additionally, we touched on the latest news in the gaming industry, social media trends on TikTok, and the Democratic National Convention's embrace of engaging content. Finally, we explored the increasing impact of climate change on power outages and the political alliances forming around Donald Trump's campaign.
2024-08-22
03 min
Irysan Insights
#54 - Top Stories in Tech and Business: Mike Lynch, Video Games Strike, AI in Congress, and More
In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in the tech and business world. From British tech tycoon Mike Lynch to the ongoing video games strike, we cover the most pressing issues. We also delve into the impact of internet outages, the use of AI in Congress, and advancements in electric racing technology. Additionally, we explore the role of machine learning in cancer detection, the challenges faced by TikTok users, and the future of aerial dogfights shaped by AI. Tune in for these stories and more.
2024-08-20
04 min
Irysan Insights
#53 - Eric Schmidt's Controversial AI Comments, GitHub Outage, and Kamala Harris' campaign's deceptive post about Donald Trump
In this episode, we cover Eric Schmidt's controversial comments on AI startups, GitHub's major outage, and Kamala Harris' campaign's deceptive post about Donald Trump. We also discuss Google Meet's latest update, Tinder's job cuts, and Microsoft's cyber-attack-triggered outage. Additionally, we highlight Meta's ad sales surge, the sale of a nine-year-old Deadpool game, and CrowdStrike's progress in fixing systems affected by a faulty update. Other topics include OpenAI's new search powers for ChatGPT, the Premier League's new tech for detecting offside violations, Valve's move to hide meme-y reviews, the FTC's crackdown on fake reviews, Disney+'s legal challenges, Zeekr's fast-charging...
2024-08-15
04 min
Irysan Insights
#52 - OpenAI's ChatGPT Challenges Google, Instagram Removes Sextortion Accounts, Meta's Profit Surge, Valve's Deadlock Game, Video Game Performers Strike Over AI, Ford's Free EV Charging Deal, Wa...
In this episode, we cover OpenAI's new search powers for ChatGPT, Instagram's removal of sextortion accounts, Meta's profit surge from social media ads, and Valve's new hero shooter game, Deadlock. We also discuss concerns of video game performers about generative AI, Ford's free home EV charging deal, Waymo's robotaxi expansion challenges, and cybersecurity updates from CrowdStrike and Microsoft. Additionally, we highlight TikTok's new group chat feature, India's UPI payment system, the Narwal Freo X Ultra robovac, and the Elon Musk and Donald Trump interview tech disaster.
2024-08-13
04 min
Irysan Insights
#51 - Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge for Meta. CrowdStrike fixes 97% of crashed systems. OpenAI challenges Google with new ChatGPT search feature. Google reverses plan to ditch co...
Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta. CrowdStrike's boss announced that 97% of the systems that crashed due to a faulty update have been fixed. OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its AI bot, ChatGPT, challenging Google's dominance in the search engine market. Google has made a U-turn on its long-running plan to ditch cookies, disappointing the UK's privacy watchdog. Actors have gone on strike over the threat posed by AI to their jobs in the video game industry. Amazon is celebrating its 30th anniversary but faces...
2024-08-08
04 min
Irysan Insights
#50 - Google's Search Monopoly Ruled Illegal, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Sale, Video Game Actors Strike Over AI
In this episode, Lily and Oscar discuss the recent ruling against Google's search monopoly, Apple's new Safari feature, and the ongoing strike by video game actors over AI concerns. They also cover Elon Musk's decision to shut down the X San Francisco office, the discovery of 'dark oxygen' in the ocean, and the profit surge for Meta driven by Instagram and Facebook ads. Other topics include the decline in Tinder subscribers, CrowdStrike's IT outage, and new developments from OpenAI.
2024-08-06
04 min
Irysan Insights
#49 - CrowdStrike Faces Lawsuit Over Global Outage; Meta's AI Future; Netflix's Squid Game Returns
CrowdStrike faces a lawsuit from shareholders due to a global outage caused by a faulty update, leading to significant backlash. Meta focuses on AI, reporting increased revenue and profit. Concerns rise over AI in adult entertainment. Australia aims to become a renewable energy superpower. Netflix announces new seasons of Squid Game. Qualcomm promises affordable Snapdragon X PCs. Reddit demands payment from companies for data search. Governments experiment with AI chatbots for public services.
2024-08-01
04 min
Irysan Insights
#48 - Apple's AI Features, Samsung's Music Frame, and a new DIY mod for Super Nintendo consoles
Lily and Oscar discuss Apple's latest developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, which introduce new AI features. They also cover Samsung's Music Frame speaker, a new DIY mod for Super Nintendo consoles, Meta's AI Studio for Instagram, ADT's new smart security system, a significant legal ruling on phone searches by Customs and Border Protection, and Sony's PlayStation VR2 sale.
2024-07-30
04 min
Irysan Insights
#47 - Top Stories in Business and Tech: Amazon's Echo Dot, FBI on Trump Rally Shooter, NBA on Prime Video, AMD Delay, CrowdStrike's IT Outage, Blizzard Union, NASA Laser Communications, Bing AI ...
In this episode, Lily and Oscar discuss Amazon discontinuing the Echo Dot with Clock, the FBI director's comments on the Trump rally shooter, and Amazon's Prime Video securing an 11-year deal to stream NBA and WNBA games. They also cover AMD's delay in launching new processors, CrowdStrike's IT outage, the formation of a large union at Blizzard Entertainment, NASA's successful laser communications test, Bing's AI-driven search redesign, Instagram's removal of sextortion accounts, and the imminent release of a new Nest Learning Thermostat. Additionally, they touch on the decline in AI stocks affecting shares in the US and Asia.
2024-07-25
03 min
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#46 - Top Stories in Business and Tech: California Forever, Slack Widgets, Intel CPU Fix, and More
In this episode, Lily and Oscar discuss the delay of the California Forever city project, Slack's new iPhone widgets, Intel's CPU issues, and CrowdStrike's ongoing IT disruption. They also cover advancements in electric vehicle batteries, AI in cancer detection, a rare NES game auction, a historic win in esports, and Google's new streaming device.
2024-07-23
03 min
Irysan Insights
#45 - Amazon Prime Day Tech Deals, Microsoft Under Scrutiny, Disney Data Leak, AI's Impact, Lilium's Major Deal, Quantum Computing Breakthrough, Musk's HQ Move, Kaspersky Exits US
Amazon Prime Day offers a plethora of deals, including significant discounts on smartphones, headphones, and customizable tech gadgets. Microsoft faces scrutiny over its hiring practices, while Disney deals with a massive data leak. AI continues to impact various sectors, from gaming and music to healthcare and the Olympics. Lilium secures a major sales agreement for electric aircraft, and Volkswagen invests heavily in Rivian. Quantum computing sees a breakthrough with a new chip, and Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX and X headquarters. Russian antivirus firm Kaspersky exits the US market following a ban.
2024-07-18
03 min
Irysan Insights
#44 - Apple's New Features, Verizon Lawsuit, and AI in Healthcare
This episode covers Apple's new "Recovered" album in iOS 18, public betas for various Apple operating systems, a lawsuit against Verizon by major record labels, the FBI's access to the Trump rally shooter's phone, a breakthrough in electric car battery technology, AI's role in detecting cancer and tackling online abuse, TikTok's legal challenge in the US, AI copyright issues in the music industry, Apple's Vision Pro headset, and a significant cyber attack on a UK hospital.
2024-07-16
04 min
Irysan Insights
#43 - Samsung launches smart ring, SpaceX's Starlink Mini available in US, Microsoft faces antitrust battle, Amazon's carbon emissions fall, Ticketmaster hack warning, BYD expands to Turkey, AI ...
Lily and Oscar discuss Samsung's new smart ring, SpaceX's Starlink Mini, Microsoft's potential antitrust battle in Europe, and Amazon's carbon emissions report. They also cover Ticketmaster's cybersecurity warning, BYD's expansion into Turkey, AI advancements in agriculture, and the closure of Redbox.
2024-07-11
03 min
Irysan Insights
#42 - Spotify launches podcast comments, Etsy updates item categories, Hulu outage resolved, Philips Hue fixes smart bulb issue, Meta's Quest 3 payment plan, BYD's Turkey expansion, Adobe's subs...
Spotify is launching a new feature for podcast comments, Etsy updates its item classifications, and Hulu resolves a major outage. Philips Hue addresses a smart bulb issue, Meta offers a payment plan for its Quest 3 VR headset, and BYD expands to Turkey. Adobe faces subscription term allegations, a new electric car battery charges in under five minutes, and Ticketmaster advises customers on cybersecurity after a hack.
2024-07-09
04 min
Irysan Insights
#41 - Top Stories in Business and Tech: Google Pixel 9, Amazon Kindle Outage, Nike Adapt BB, WhatsApp AI Avatars, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Etsy Sex Toy Ban, Jeff Bezos Amazon Shares
In this episode, Lily and Oscar discuss Google's plans to fix its fingerprint scanner issues with the Pixel 9, Amazon's Kindle outage, and the Fire HD 10 tablet sale. They also cover Nike's self-lacing sneakers losing their mobile app, WhatsApp's new AI avatar generator, and Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Additionally, they talk about Etsy's sex toy ban, Jeff Bezos selling more Amazon shares, Japan's victory over floppy disks, the shutdown of India's Koo app, and the environmental impact of Google's AI initiatives.
2024-07-05
04 min
Irysan Insights
#40 - AI Innovations, Apple's Vision Pro updates and Business Trends
In this episode of The Brief, Lily and Oscar discuss the latest developments in business and tech, including the use of AI in insect farming, Apple's Vision Pro updates, AI-driven fraud, a quirky Mac app, the future of World of Warcraft, AI in TV production, AI for elephant conservation, the AI 'arms race' in business, "grief tech," and India's biogas initiatives.
2024-07-01
05 min
Irysan Insights
#39 - YouTube Premium Expands, Hyundai's Affordable EV, Volkswagen Invests in Rivian, FCC's New Rule on Unlocking Phones, House Committee Cancels Markup, Perplexity AI's Ethical Concerns.
In this episode, Lily and Oscar discuss YouTube's new Premium plans, Hyundai's affordable EV not coming to the US, Volkswagen's investment in Rivian, the FCC's new rule on unlocking cellphones, the House Energy and Commerce Committee's canceled markup, Perplexity AI's ethical concerns, a lawsuit over AI copyright issues, Dr Disrespect's removal from his gaming company, the New York Times' new word search game, and the NFL's $4.7 billion antitrust lawsuit verdict.
2024-06-28
04 min
Irysan Insights
#38 - TikTok's 'Kill Switch', Major UK Cyber Attack, and Microsoft's Comeback
In this episode of The Brief, Lily and Oscar discuss TikTok's 'kill switch' offer to the US government, a major cyber attack in the UK, Microsoft's return as the most valuable firm, Netflix's advanced video encoding, AT&T's landline service obligations, Redbox's financial troubles, the debate over AI assistant interactions, the new Final Cut Pro for iPad, the uncertain future of PlayStation VR2, and the latest Windows PCs.
2024-06-28
04 min
Irysan Insights
#37 - The Brief: McDonald's AI Halt, Apple's Thin Devices, and Voyager 1's Comeback
In this episode of The Brief, Lily and Oscar discuss McDonald's decision to halt its AI drive-thru testing, Apple's plans for thinner devices, and NASA's success with Voyager 1. They also cover a new minimalist phone, updates to Siri, Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package, Wells Fargo's firing of employees using 'mouse jigglers', and the Olympics' use of AI to combat online abuse of athletes.
2024-06-17
04 min
Irysan Insights
#36 - The Brief: Xbox boss: ‘I think we should have a handheld, too’
Microsoft’s Xbox chief, Phil Spencer, has hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld device. In a recent interview, Spencer expressed his enthusiasm for handheld gaming, suggesting that Microsoft might be exploring this new hardware avenue. This comes amid a broader strategy to expand Xbox's presence across various platforms. Japan using AI to fill the gap of labour shortages
2024-06-10
03 min
Irysan Insights
#35 - The Brief: Data Breaches, MrBeast Takes YouTube Crown, and AI in Gaming
This episode of The Brief covers top business and tech news. Hear about the recent Santander data breach, MrBeast becoming the most-subscribed YouTube channel, AI integration in gaming laptops, and the latest developments in electric vehicles and space travel.
2024-06-03
04 min
Irysan Insights
#34 - The Brief: anticipated WWDC annoucements, new awesome YouTube Music search feature and many more
In this episode of The Brief we cover the following stories in business and tech: Apple is expected to unveil AI-generated emojis, YouTube Music's new search feature helps you find your favourite songs by humming, the retirement of ICQ, the impact of facial recognition technology going wrong, and many more.
2024-05-27
04 min
Irysan Insights
#33 - The Brief: Google's diversified production strategy, ethics concerns over Microsoft's Recall, Kia's first AI-powered car and more
In this episode we discuss the latest updates in the world of tech and business: Google's diversified production strategy, ethics concerns over Microsoft's Recall, Kia's first AI-powered car and more
2024-05-24
02 min
Irysan Insights
#32 - Discussion: How to Tame On-Demand Data Platform Spend with On-Premise Mindset
In this technical episode we dive into the reasons leading to high costs in on-demand data platforms, which are often disproportionate to the value generated by the data they store. We discuss the pitfalls of on-demand scalability, zooming into how on-prem and on-demand models nurture different mindsets in engineering teams, tapping into Systems 1 and 2 Thinking and suggest best practices for staying in control of your data platform spend.
2024-05-22
08 min
Irysan Insights
#31 - The Brief: Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI, Volvo's self-driving trucks, Google's Finland expansion and many more
In this episode of the Brief, we cover the following news items in the world of business and technology: Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI, Volvo and Aurora collaborate on self-driving trucks, Google expands its data centre operations into Finland, Intel's AI-focused processors are set to compete with Qualcomm, and more updates.
2024-05-21
04 min
Irysan Insights
#30 - Discussion: Why New Managers Fear Firing, and What to Do About It
Ever wondered why new managers dread firing someone? This episode dives into the anxieties new leaders face when dealing with underperforming team members. We explore the challenges of shifting dynamics, skillsets, and workload. We'll also discuss the pressure to be a "nice" leader and how it can hinder effective performance management. Don't miss our tips on empowering new managers with mentorship, training, and clear company policies. Tune in and learn how to navigate these tricky situations with confidence!
2024-05-15
03 min
Irysan Insights
#29 - The Brief: how solar storms disrupt farming, PS1 emulator on your iPhone, the rise of audio-only games
In this episode of The Brief: how solar storms disrupt farming, PS1 emulator is coming to your iPhone and the rise of audio-only games.
2024-05-13
03 min
Irysan Insights
#28 - Discussion: The Secrets of QA Excellence and Test Automation
In this episode, Iryna and Rahul of Irysan discuss best practice and strategy of good quality assurance (QA) and test automation, empowering you to craft exceptional software. The topics we explore include: Crafting a Successful QA Strategy with industry-leading practices for manual and automated testing; How to identify the perfect testing tools for your project's specific needs; How to create reliable Test Data; Leveraging failing tests as stepping stones to software improvement; Collaboration between QA and product teams; And of course, the potential of Artificial Intelligence to...
2024-05-10
33 min
Irysan Insights
#27 - The Brief: Top Stories in Business and AI
In this episode Oscar and Lily cover the following updates: a new Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns in the US, of crypto miner CoreWeave’s transformation, Yahoo Boys alert, Tesla’s future in China and more.
2024-05-06
04 min
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#26 - The Brief: Your weekly round up of AI and business news
In this episode: Apple $110 billion stock buyback, Microsoft's bans the U.S Police from using AI facial recognition tool, Epic Game's antitrust win, first Bluetooth connection with a satellite, AI Detectors for ChatGPT and more.
2024-05-03
03 min
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#25 - Debate: The Co-Evolution of Work & Learning with AI, with Irysan Co-Founders Alfonso and Iryna
In this episode, co-founders of Irysan Iryna and Alfonso discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by AI at scale, examining its impact on the skills we need, the jobs we do, and how we learn. Join us as we unpack the strategies needed to thrive in this new era of human-machine collaboration.
2024-05-01
17 min
Irysan Insights
#24 - The Brief: OpenAI & FT in a strategic partnership, Microsoft leading the way in the race to AI profitability, TikTok troubles and more
In today's episode of The Brief: OpenAI a strategic partnership with the Financial Times, Microsoft vs Google in the race to AI profitability, Alibaba Cloud's attempts to disrupt the servers market, TikTok up for sale, and more.
2024-04-29
03 min
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#23 - The Brief: UK's Employment Rights (Artificial Intelligence) Bill, Oracle's $8bn investment plan into Japanese Cloud and Llama 3, Meta's "most powerful open-source LLM available today"
In this episode we discuss the following updates: outline of the UK's Employment Rights (Artificial Intelligence) Bill, Oracle's $8bn move into Japan, Llama 3, Meta's "most powerful open-source LLM available today" , and more.
2024-04-19
04 min
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#22 - Debate: A guide to high-performing nearshore teams
In this episode we discuss the concept of nearshoring and looking at what it takes to build world-class software development teams with access to a global talent pool, in close timezone proximity for smoother communication & lower costs. Tune in if you want to find out whether nearshore is the right strategy for your business and how to build happy, healthy and successful distributed teams.
2024-04-17
04 min
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#21 - The Brief: The release of three new large language models, a global slowdown of AI regulations, OpenAI’s expansion to Japan, aerodynamic bikes and optimised race car designs with the help of AI
Maine updates of this episode of the Brief: the release of three new large language models, a global slowdown of AI regulations, OpenAI’s expansion to Japan, aerodynamic bikes and optimised race car designs with the help of AI.
2024-04-15
06 min
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#20 - The Brief: The latest on AI: the impact of AI on the job market, China, ability to predict your health trajectory and a three-legged robot in space
Today's Brief covers the latest updates on AI, including the impact of AI on the job market, Eric Schimdt seeking personal connections with AI companies in China, the ability of AI to predict your health trajectory and SpaceHopper - a three-legged robot in space.
2024-04-12
03 min
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#19 - Debate: Mastering the Art of Situational Leadership
In this podcast, Oscar and Lily discuss the six key Leadership styles: Visionary, Authoritative, Democratic, Coaching, Pacesetting and Affiliative. Arguing that Leadership Chameleon and employing different styles according to the situation is the most effective approach, our hosts illustrate with industry examples the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
2024-04-10
08 min
Irysan Insights
#18 - The Brief: New Apple iPad release, Disney animatronics revolution, Android anonymous caller lookup, Korean large language models and more.
In this episode of the Brief, our hosts Oscar and Lily cover the following stories in the world of tech and business updates: New Apple iPad release, Disney animatronics revolution, Android anonymous caller lookup feature, Korean large language models, an AI model for understanding the physical world, and more.
2024-04-08
06 min
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#17 - The Brief: flawed AI image generator, Coachella multiview by Epic Games, Roblox microtransaction practices under scrutiny and more
In this episode of the Brief, our hosts Oscar and Lily provide an overview of key developments in the world of technology and business. Today's stories include: Meta's AI image generator making everyone Asian, Epic Games developed an NFL-style multiview of Coachella 2024, Roblox is defending it's microtransaction practices.
2024-04-05
01 min
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#16 - Debate: Unpacking Blockchain Technology and Its Impact on Our Money, Food and Culture
In this episode, we dive into blockchain technology, the concepts of distributed ledgers and cryptographic puzzles. As always, we bring real world examples of the industries that use blockchain in an impactful and revolutionary way, and discuss the challenges remaining to be solved.
2024-04-03
05 min
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#15 - The Brief: AT&T data breach, OpenAI’s voice cloning, the rise of the use of AI, Garmin on a budget
In today's episode of the brief, we cover the following headlines: AT&T data breach, OpenAI’s voice cloning, the rise of AI use, Garmin on a budget
2024-04-01
03 min
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#14 - The Brief: Microsoft’s anti-hallucination measures, AI against gun crime, new iPad Pro release, Sam Bankmans-Fried’s prison sentence , the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse and more
In today's Brief: Microsoft’s anti-hallucination measures, AI against gun crime, new iPad Pro release, Sam Bankmans-Fried’s prison sentence, the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse and more tech and business news.
2024-03-29
05 min
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#13 - Debate: The Metaverse explained
In this episode, we break down what the Metaverse is, how it might be used for work, play, and even shopping, and explore the exciting potential along with the privacy concerns and ethical questions this virtual world raises, discussing real-world examples.
2024-03-27
06 min
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#12 - The Brief: Apple vs US in an antitrust lawsuit, Reddit's IPO outperformance, the Fediverse and more
In this episode of The Brief: Apple vs US in an antitrust lawsuit, Reddit's IPO outperformance, the Fediverse and NSA on large language models.
2024-03-22
03 min
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#11 - Debate: Navigating the Moral Maze of Artificial Intelligence
In this episode we delve into the ethical minefield that comes with the development and use of Artificial Intelligence.
2024-03-20
07 min
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#10 - The Brief: AI on Trial, Spy Satellites, Broadcom's VMware Woes and more
Tech news boils over with AI regulation debates, ethical concerns over data sales, and advancements like on-device AI processing for phones. From veggie burgers made with seaweed to SpaceX's classified spy satellite network, the podcast explores diverse tech headlines. Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2024-03-18
04 min
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#9 - The Brief: From AI Coders to Bitcoin Battles: A Dive into Tech's Top Headlines
This tech news update dives into AI's rise beyond chatbots, the unmasking of a claimed Bitcoin creator, a battle for AI regulation talent, and the power struggle between Reddit's unpaid moderators and potential IPO. Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2024-03-15
02 min
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#8 - Debate: Does AI make you lazy or a better communicator?
The impact of AI on creative endeavors, specifically writing, is debated. Concerns include AI hindering creativity by reducing effort and originality. Conversely, arguments posit AI as a tool to spark ideas and enhance efficiency. A core point of agreement centers on the irreplaceable role of the human element in bringing depth and individuality to creative expression. Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2024-03-13
07 min
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#7 - The Brief: AI "selective forgetting", Grok to be open-sourced, the rise of counterfeit trade, Chinese payment platforms going global
#7 - The Brief: AI "selective forgetting", Grok to be open-sourced, the rise of counterfeit trade, Chinese payment platforms going global Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2024-03-11
04 min
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#6 - International Women's Day Special: Invest In Women, Accelerate Progress. Part 2
In this conversation we zoom in on success, discussing the controversial topics of selling out your values, unfair advantage of being a woman and gender quotas.
2024-03-08
37 min
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#5 - International Women’s Day Special: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. Part 1.
In this episode, Claire Spalding, Liz Reid, Sarah Devonport and Iryna Tsyganok discuss the power of networks, unapologetic self-investment, resilience and glass ceiling.
2024-03-07
33 min
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#3 - The Brief: Google AI licensing deal, Amazon banned from EU Parliament, the UK Government betting on AI to fix the bureaucracy in the Civil Service and more
In this first episode of The Brief, Oscar and Lily discuss the latest and most interesting developments in the world of business and tech Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2024-03-04
04 min
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#4 - The Brief: top news headlines in business and technology
Top headlines in this episode: - LockBit, the major ransomware gang finally under control - Crisis averted: vulnerable Cisco cards used by a hospital patched in good time. - Will NASA's samples ever return from Mars to Earth? - India demands that AI has given explicit government permission before going public. Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2024-03-04
03 min
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#2. Open AI's Sora: Democratising Video Creation or Pandora's Box?
Join our hosts, Oscar and Lily, in their engaging debate about the power and dangers of Open AI's new text-to-video model. Imagine a political candidate using Sora to fabricate a video of their opponent saying something controversial, swaying the election. Or a teacher, packaging complex academic concepts into accessible and engaging video form. Or your house pets, discussing your fashion style in the voice of your favourite celebrity? Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) ...
2024-02-28
07 min
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#1 - The EQ Equation: Leading High Performing Teams in the Age of AI
Irysan Insights provides Tech & Business news, analysis and advice on the global technology and business industry. Our first podcast episode focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence in leadership, zooming into the issue of managing high-performing teams. Our hosts, Oscar and Lily debate the role of human touch in the world of AI-powered automation, with real industry examples. Sweet by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2024-02-21
06 min