Computing
Non-AI computing: networks, servers, hardware, software engineering, and digital security and privacy.
#117: From Keywords to Vectors: How AI Decodes Meaning
Why can AI write poetry but struggle to find a file? Explore the history and math of semantic understanding with Herman and Corn.
#112: Why Your Smart Bulbs Fail and Airports Don't
Why do airports stay lit while your smart home fails? Herman and Corn dive into industrial-grade tech and the physics of beaming internet.
#110: Why Agentic AI Needs More VRAM Than You Think
Learn how to build a high-performance local AI server for agentic coding, from dual-GPU PC builds to the power of Mac's unified memory.
#108: Why Your AI Code Assistant Gets Worse
Why do AI models lose their edge over time? Herman and Corn explore the "home team advantage" and why telling your AI to "do better" actually works.
#106: From Chatbots to Computer-Use Agents
Can an AI actually use your mouse? Herman and Corn dive into the world of Computer Use Agents and the dream of seamless machine interaction.
#105: Beyond Math Puzzles: The Truth About AI Benchmarks
Are AI models getting smarter, or just better at memorizing tests? Herman and Corn dive into the controversial world of 2025 AI benchmarks.
#104: Vibe Coding & The Rise of the AI Orchestrator
Explore the shift from manual coding to AI orchestration. Discover why "vibe coding" is redefining the tech roles of the future.
#103: Why Your Brain Might Be Wired for SQL
Is programming difficulty objective, or is it all about your brain's wiring? Herman and Corn explore the "cognitive fit" of coding in 2025.
#99: The Mic That Hears You from Across the Desk
Tired of headsets? Herman and Corn explore professional microphone setups for seamless, high-accuracy AI voice dictation from a distance.
#98: The Fight for Your Financial Data: Why APIs Matter
Why is it so hard to get your own transaction data? Herman and Corn dive into the CFPB's Section 1033 and the battle for open banking.
#96: How a Sketch in the Sand Became the World's Supply Chain
Discover the hidden history and complex math behind barcodes, from beach-side sketches to the high-tech future of retail scanning.
#95: Thermal Transfer vs Direct Thermal: The Label Showdown
Tired of sun-bleached labels? Corn and Herman dive into the science of UV-resistant QR codes and thermal transfer printing for home inventory.
#82: The Accidental AI Engine
From video game dragons to digital brains: Herman and Corn explain why your graphics card is the secret engine behind the AI boom.
#81: When AI Judges Can't Tell Humans from Bots
Can a robot tell if you’re human? Herman and Corn explore the "Reverse Turing Test" and why being "messy" might be our best defense.
#80: Why Your Smart Home Isn't an Airport: Industrial Reliability
Why can't you run the Louvre on a Raspberry Pi? Herman and Corn dive into the rugged, wired world of industrial building automation.
#78: The Local Control Trade-Off
Is Zigbee a "reliable old truck" or a dead end? Herman and Corn debate the future of local control in the age of Matter and Thread.
#74: Why Missiles Don't Trust GPS
Explore the hidden world of modern missile navigation, from GPS spoofing to the hyper-precise Inertial Navigation Systems that guide weapons at hyp...
#73: VPNs: Privacy Myth vs. Reality
VPNs: privacy savior or marketing hype? We expose the truth behind the grand claims and technical realities.
#71: Why Google Can't Crawl the Dark Web
Google's "dark web monitoring" isn't what you think. We reveal the hidden corners of the internet and Google's true capabilities.
#69: Why the Gooseneck Mic Beats Studio Gear for AI
The gooseneck mic: a humble hero with surprising AI power. Discover its secret to crystal-clear speech-to-text accuracy!