In this episode, Ben and Donovan talk about holiday scheduling and how it impacted their recording plans, personal projects, and reflections on their decade-long careers. They delve into their experiences with client behaviors during the holiday season, technical challenges such as Wi-Fi performance and hardware configuration, and their thoughts on Microsoft’s Office 365 and Outlook’s new iterations.Further discussions include explorations of software development using AI tools like ChatGPT for coding assistance, reviews of modern apps like Earnify for fueling, and cybersecurity concerns involving phishing and malware tactics. They also touch on current events like Google’s potential antitrust measures, Netflix’s streaming hiccups during a live sports event, and broader discussions about technological advancements, including AI-powered applications and their future role in various industries. The conversation concludes with commentary on data privacy concerns related to DNA testing companies and practical observations about modern technology use and business practices.LINKS* ChatGPT can now read some of your Mac’s desktop apps | TechCrunch* NFL, WWE fans worried after Netflix’s Tyson vs Paul streaming issues* OpenAI is developing an AI ‘operator’ that performs everyday tasks | PCWorld* Gmail’s New Shielded Email Feature Lets Users Create Aliases for Email Privacy* Don’t Hold Down The Ctrl Key—New Warning As Cyber Attacks Confirmed* Report: DOJ wants to force Google Chrome sale, Android de-bundling – Ars Technica
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Donovan Adkisson
Ben Rehberg
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