Hardware Podcasts

442: Pigs and AI

Making It · 17 May 2024 · 1h 13m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss a mix of personal projects and broader industry trends. David Picciuto details the process of recasing a Bluetooth radio in walnut, while Jimmy Diresta shares updates on his clean room electronics lab and a property dispute with a neighbor. The conversation shifts to a deep dive into AI, covering its use in resume screening, emergency services, and video editing, as well as the hosts' recommendations for content on happiness and 3D printing economics.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
DJI, Insta 360, Shop Nation
Products
Bluetooth radio, Print Farm Academy
Tools
Riverside.fm
Materials
Walnut
Also
Peter McKinnon

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