Classic TV Shows

Tomorrow’s World (1965 - 2003) Tomorrow’s World was a British television series about contemporary developments in science and technology. Tomorrow’s World theme tune - 1987 Fawlty Towers (1975 - 1979) Fawlty Towers: All episodes ranked Monkey Magic Monkey (1978-80). Journey to the Best. Only Fools and Horses (1981 - 2003) BIGGEST LAUGHS COMPILATION: Only Fools Series 1 | Only Fools and Horses | BBC Comedy Greats Blackadder (1983 - 1989) Series 2: Blackadder II Series 3: Blackadder the Third Series 4: Blackadder Goes Forth Johnny Ball Johnny Ball was an absolute legend, I grew up watching all of his shows; ...

April 26, 2024 · 2 min · James M

The Hindley Street Country Club

About The Hindley Street Country Club (HSCC) is an Australian group which was founded in 2017 by arranger / producer Constantine Delo. The band specializes in performing covers, which have achieved huge success through social media. They started as a group of Adelaide musicians, recording re-arranged covers and uploading them to Facebook and YouTube weekly. The HSCC has amassed over 540 million YouTube views with over 940,000 subscribers globally and accumulated over a billion views across social media platforms. ...

April 22, 2024 · 2 min · James M

1X - Eve

Overview 1X EVE is an android worker designed by 1X Technologies. It’s a mobile robot with wheels and gripper arms that can be used for various tasks in logistics, retail, and other industries. Here are some key features of 1X EVE: Designed for safe interaction with humans due to its soft and organic-inspired mechanics. Can navigate human environments by opening doors, using elevators, and fitting into workspaces. Equipped with advanced language processing and can understand and respond to natural language commands. Learns and adapts through embodied artificial intelligence. YouTube [2024-04-21] How 1X Will Beat Tesla! [2024-03-19] End-to-End Autonomy | March 2024 Update | 1X Studio

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · James M

Very very large numbers

What Are Very Large Numbers? Large numbers exist on a spectrum so extreme that human intuition breaks down. From the observable universe containing roughly 10^80 atoms, to numbers so impossibly vast that they dwarf the atoms themselves, these magnitudes challenge our ability to comprehend scale. But they’re not just abstract curiosities. Large numbers appear in computer science (combinatorics, compression), physics (entropy, quantum possibilities), and mathematics (set theory, ordinal numbers). Understanding them requires leaving behind our everyday sense of “big” and embracing the mathematical structures that define these hierarchies. ...

April 21, 2024 · 4 min · James M

Tesla Optimus Robot

Overview Tesla Optimus, also known as the Tesla Bot, is a bipedal humanoid robot which has been under development by Tesla since 2021. It’s designed to be a general-purpose robot, meaning it could potentially be used for a wide range of tasks. It’s equipped with Tesla-designed AI for navigation & understanding surroundings. The latest version (Optimus Gen 2) boasts faster walking, lighter weight & improved dexterity. Elon Musk envisions a future where Optimus can take on dangerous or unpleasant jobs, freeing humans for more creative or leisure pursuits. There’s even speculation that Optimus could be available for purchase within the next few years, potentially revolutionizing how we work and live. ...

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · James M

Boston Dynamics Reveals Its Most Astonishing Humanoid Robot So Far

Boston Dynamics has revealed it’s most astonishing humanoid robot so far. The All New Atlas is Boston Dynamic’s first all-electric humanoid robot, designed for real-world applications, it has a far more human-like body. However it’s still a long way from commercial or consumer availability. The next generation of the Atlas program builds on decades of research and furthers their commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots. An advanced control system and state-of-the-art hardware give the robot the power and balance to demonstrate advanced athletics and agility. ...

April 20, 2024 · 1 min · James M

Apple finally allows game emulators in the App Store

Finally gaming emulators are now permitted on Apple devices. I’ve just downloaded the Delta app for iPhone and it’s awesome, runs really smoothly Apple App Store: Delta - Game Emulator Available Emulators Delta Developer: Riley Testut Supported Systems: NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS Key Features: Cloud saves, cheat codes, customizable controls, controller support Price: Free (with optional premium features) Dolphin Developer: Dolphin Emulator Team Supported Systems: GameCube, Wii Key Features: HD graphics, controller support, save states, netplay Price: Free Other Notable Emulators Bimmy: NES emulator Provenance: Multi-system emulator (limited availability) PPSSPP: PSP emulator Installation and Setup Getting Started with Delta Download Delta from the App Store Grant necessary permissions for file access Download ROMs from legal sources Import ROMs into Delta Configure controls for your preferred layout Controller Setup Built-in Controls: Touch controls with customizable layouts External Controllers: Supports MFi controllers, Xbox, PlayStation controllers Bluetooth Pairing: Enable Bluetooth in Settings > Delta Troubleshooting Common Issues ROM Import Problems ...

April 20, 2024 · 3 min · James M

Music Production: Analogue vs Digital Synths

Overview Analog & digital synthesizers are both electronic instruments that create sound, but they differ in how they generate and manipulate that sound. Here’s a list of the key differences. Analog Synths Use electrical circuits to produce sound waves These circuits can be influenced by various knobs and sliders, creating a warm, rich sound with subtle imperfections Pros Warm, organic sound, sought-after for genres like classic electronic music, “hands-on” approach to sound design Cons Can be expensive, limited in features compared to digital synths, less polyphony Digital Synths ...

April 20, 2024 · 2 min · James M

OpenAI Voice Engine

About OpenAI’s Voice Engine is a text-to-speech tool which can create realistic voices from just a 15-second audio sample. It is notable that a small model with a single 15-second sample can create emotive and realistic voices. To ensure responsible use testers must get clear consent from voice providers, avoid creating user-generated voices, and inform listeners that the voices are AI-generated. Status & Access Voice Engine has remained in limited preview since its 2024 announcement. OpenAI has been cautious about broader deployment due to responsible AI considerations around synthetic voice generation, particularly concerns about voice cloning and impersonation risks. ...

March 29, 2024 · 1 min · James M

Stargate

About Stargate is a $500 billion AI infrastructure project announced in January 2025. The initiative is a collaboration between Microsoft, OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle to build a series of massive AI supercomputers and data centers. Originally reported as a Microsoft-OpenAI effort, the project was expanded in January 2025 to include SoftBank’s Vision Fund and Oracle as major partners. The partnership combines OpenAI’s AI expertise, Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure and enterprise reach, SoftBank’s capital and global networks, and Oracle’s database and enterprise technology capabilities. ...

March 29, 2024 · 1 min · James M