On this episode of Tech Brewed, the host Greg Doig gives insight into AI advancements, software innovation, and data security. He starts by discussing Framer AI and how it can be used to create websites without coding. The discussion also includes an analysis of AI-generated data and the importance of verification. Kevin Okemwa's article on windowscentral.com is also referenced, which reveals that Microsoft Teams is testing animated backgrounds that can add refreshment to the meeting experience. Later, Greg mentions Apple Watch's "cover to mute" feature and Apple's recent security updates for various products. Additionally, companion mode on Google Meet allows participants to check in to a conference room and easily identify who is in the room on the call. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the show and keep up with the latest in technology.
1. What is the podcast about?
- Tech Brew is a source for tech insight with a focus on AI advancements, software innovation, data security, and more.
2. What is Framer AI and what does it do?
- Framer AI is a web platform that allows users to create websites without coding. It uses AI to analyze content and design preferences to generate a website, and can optimize websites for performance, accessibility, and SEO.
3. What is companion mode in Google Meet?
- Companion mode in Google Meet allows you to check-in to a conference room using your personal device, and enables participants in the meeting to see who entered the session in companion mode.
4. How can you use companion mode in Google Meet?
- To use companion mode, connect to a meeting and select "use companion mode" under "other joining options."
5. What is the cover-to-mute feature on Apple Watch?
- The cover-to-mute feature on Apple Watch allows users to silence incoming calls and notifications discreetly.
6. What were the security updates released by Apple on June 23rd?
- Apple released security updates on June 23rd to address vulnerabilities in multiple products that could allow an attacker to take control of an affected device.
7. What are LLMs and what are they used for?
- LLMs use vast sets of data and neural networks to generate text, and are used in chatbots to provide conversational responses to users.
8. How can MLC be run and what are its hardware requirements?
- MLC can be run through a command line interface on a Mac, and has specific hardware requirements.
9. What is the new feature being tested in Microsoft Teams?
- Microsoft is testing a new feature in Teams called animated backgrounds, which is designed to refresh and revamp the meeting experience with modern and new backgrounds.
10. What are the requirements for using animated backgrounds in Microsoft Teams?
- Animated backgrounds require at least 8GB of RAM and a CPU with 4 logical processors, and may impact performance if used with video filters on a high-workload computer. Only predefined backgrounds created by Microsoft are currently available.