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Candor Beach episodes

  • Ep 23: The Business of Gaming

    #gaming #esports #twitch

    This week we examine the intricacies of the Gaming Industry.
    References
    1. The cultural significance of gaming and its evolution over the years: https://landing.jobs/blog/gaming-culture-evolution/
    2. Hot buttons: why fashion houses are getting into video games: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/mar/01/why-fashion-houses-are-getting-into-video-games
    3. Video Games Are Becoming a High-Fashion Playground: https://www.vogue.com/article/video-game-fashion-designer-collaborations
    4. The Difference Between Esports & Gaming: https://medium.com/ipg-media-lab/the-difference-between-esports-gaming-3bcb2d45d42b

    36 min
  • Ep 22: Socialism and the Economy

    #innovation #capitalism #socialism

    This week we examine innovation in socialist versus capitalist economic systems..
    References
    1. Marxism: What It Is and Comparison to Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marxism.asp#:~:text=Marxism%20is%20an%20economic%20and,of%20the%20means%20of%20production.
    2. What Is Universal Basic Income (UBI), and How Does It Work?: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/basic-income.asp
    3. How Capitalism is a Driving Force of Climate Change: https://pitjournal.unc.edu/2022/12/24/how-capitalism-is-a-driving-force-of-climate-change/#:~:text=Most%20climate%20scientists%20have%20come,from%20a%20global%20capitalist%20drive.

    40 min
  • Ep 02: The Weekend with Candor Beach

    #writerstrike #meta #microchip

    In this week's episode, we will be covering
    1. End of Writers Guild Strike
    2. Challenging ASML Monopoly
    3. The Rise of Meta-Rayban Partnership
    Reference Links
    1. Peak TV Is Over. A Different Hollywood Is Coming. - https://www.wsj.com/business/media/hollywood-writers-guild-strike-peak-tv-ai-e29b6278?mod=hp_lead_pos7
    2. China plans giant particle accelerator-powered chip factory - https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-giant-particle-accelerator-microchips
    3. Jing Meta Insider: Why AR is the key to widespread Web3 tech integration - https://www.wired.com/story/luxury-fashion-brands-video-games- https://jingdaily.com/jing-meta-insider-ar-web3-tech-integration/
    4. Introducing the next generation of smart glasses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWOaxjy-7IU&ab_channel=Ray-BanFilms
    5. ZERO10 is a fashion AR try-on company -https://zero10.ar/

    14 min
  • Ep 21: The Impact of Generative AI

    #AI #Meta #healthcare

    In this week's episode, we discuss the uses and impact of AI in industries, particularly in healthcare and financial services.
    References
    1. A Gentle Introduction to Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): https://machinelearningmastery.com/what-are-generative-adversarial-networks-gans/
    2. Transformer Neural Networks: A Step-by-Step Breakdown: https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/transformer-neural-network
    3. Entangled Conditional Adversarial Autoencoder for de Novo Drug Discovery: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.8b00839
    4. Personalized Medicine: A Tailor Made Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4224657/
    5. Drug discovery with explainable artificial intelligence: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-020-00236-4

    49 min
  • Ep 01: The Weekend With Candor Beach

    #news #appleevent #fedratehike

    In our endeavor to bring our viewers more value, we will do a weekly review once a week of the top stories that caught our eye.

    In this week's episode, we will be covering
    1. Apple's September launch
    2. The Ever Increasing Focus on Gamers
    3. The Fed's choice to leave the rates untouched this week
    Reference Links
    1. Fashion's New VIPs
    2. Drest, an app that is Fashion's gateway into the virtual world
    3. Luxury brands turn to gamers
    4. Video games have become a part of the furniture in Japan
    5. YouTube launches YouTube Create
    6. Fed rate decision

    24 min
  • Ep 20: Has Innovation Peaked?

    #iphone15 #innovation #digitalrevolution

    In this episode, we explore whether Apple's iPhone and iWatch have reached a plateau in terms of innovation. We discuss the ability of smartphones to enhance camera quality by utilizing pixel binning technology. Additionally, we examine recent advancements in complementary products such as the qwerty keyboard. Shifting our focus, we delve into the evolution of innovation within the luxury automotive industry, including Mercedes, BMW, and Audi, and how they engaged in advertising rivalries. Lastly, we touch upon Humane technology, conceptualized by Apple designer Mr. Imran Chaudari.

    References

    1. What is pixel binning, and what does it mean for your mobile photography?- https://www.androidpolice.com/what-is-pixel-binning/

    2. Naya Create | The Keyboard that Transforms with You- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/naya-create/naya-create

    3. Flux Keyboard - The Keyboard Reinvented - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fluxkeyboard/flux-keyboard-the-keyboard-reinvented

    4. Mercedes-Benz “Chicken” MAGIC BODY CONTROL TV commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLwML2PagbY&ab_channel=Mercedes-Benz

    5. Modular Smartphones: Trend That Fizzled Out In A Jiffy- https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/features/why-modular-smartphones-failed-despite-potential-067433.html

    6. Ad wars: When BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar prove prowess through advertisements - https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/ad-wars-when-bmw-audi-mercedes-benz-jaguar-prove-prowess-through-advertisements/628678/

    7. The disappearing computer -- and a world where you can take AI everywhere- https://www.ted.com/talks/imran_chaudhri_the_disappearing_computer_and_a_world_where_you_can_take_ai_everywhere

    42 min
  • Ep 19: The Space Obsession

    #starwars #chandrayaan3 #spacerace

    In this episode, we delve into the contemporary space race pursued by several countries, discussing its profound importance. Initially, we explore how the space race serves as a catalyst for innovation, attributing the creation of numerous products, such as Memory Foam, Dustbuster vacuum cleaners, and space blankets, to its direct influence. Next, we examine the potential of asteroid mining and its significant implications. Asteroid mining has the potential to yield new elements crucial for pioneering technologies. Subsequently, we shift our focus to the emerging concept of space as a new battleground, substantiated by the fact that major powers have established space forces to safeguard satellites in times of conflict. We also delve into the utilization of hypersonic missiles and their role in warfare. Lastly, we address advancements in rocket launching systems.
    References
    1. 15+ Space Age Inventions and Technologies We Use Everyday- https://interestingengineering.com/lists/15-space-age-inventions-and-technologies-we-use-everyday
    2. Space: The Final Frontier- https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielaraya/2021/01/05/space-the-final-frontier/?sh=4b1a5de04843
    3. Is Space the Next Frontier for investors - https://www.msci.com/research-and-insights/visualizing-investment-data/is-space-next-frontier-for-investors
    4. Space: the next frontier for war? - https://www.economist.com/news/2019/02/20/space-the-next-frontier-for-war
    5.Advances in Chinese missile defence and hypersonic capabilities - https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/advances-in-chinese-missile-defence-and-hypersonic-capabilities/

    34 min

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