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A Podcasting Series The Microphone Purchasing Guide   This is a quick guide for those looking to buy a microphone(s) to start a podcast. It attempts to offer solutions that can broadly be used by anyone looking to get into podcasting. Becoming good at podcasting is a journey though, so making due with what you have first would be my starting recommendation. If you want to jump right in though, read on. Need to buy a few?   Behringer Ultravoice XM8500  - $25 USD   As with all the recommended microphones on this list, this is a dynamic microphone with an XLR interface. It is as cheap as they come, yet it gets the job down quite well. Don't let the low price fool you though as it still needs added accessories: mic pre-amp interface, XLR cables, stand, and perhaps a pop-filter.   Feel pro on a budget Rode PodMic - $99 USD This little guy is relatively new to the scene so it may not be available everywhere yet. It was designed specifically

Thinking Aloud: The New Tesla Cybertruck     The upcoming Telsa Truck I'd guess is polygon shaped because of the cold-rolled steel used: cheap, flat, yet hard. I think the truck's design as a result was a solution to the problem, how can Tesla use SpaceX's new steel sheets to make a car . I personally would have preferred forged (50KT?) metal, as it allows for exotic shapes and strength, but that would have increased the cost quite a bit I assume. Forged titanium is what was used in the F-22 Raptor stealth jet fighter, for example; sexy stuff. Why not impress the world with a 100KT isostatic press though, Elon? #missedOpportunity. Either way, despite being able to withstand a sledge hammer, paint still scratches, steel can rust, and cars need to crumple if hit to absorb the shock. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumple_zone    If you make a truck that is bigger and heavier than the next guy, what you made is a tank that will kill whoever is inside any econ

In 2012/2013, I helped found a startup that focused on product identification of Pinterest images using computer vision and machine learning. In those days, convolution neural networks were still largely a guarded secret, with access to Google's DistBelief code (a private precursor to Tensorflow) being only wished for. MATLAB was the primary tool for which our small team of University of Toronto master students explored CNN with. I myself was writing our production code using Python-based SVMs, histograms, perceptual hashes, segmentation systems, and more. Those early days were confusing for me as the machine learning establishment was still fairly deeply entrenched in classical machine learning and computer vision approaches. CNNs were hard to understand, let alone give consideration to, and the lack of support available to guide me was virtually non-existent. In fact, I received quite a bit of push back in my deep belief that they were the future. I did receive support from tw

Street photography is one of those sexy styles of art that many think are reserved for retired photographic professionals with $12,000 camera systems, so many don't even give it a shot. Those enthusiastic enough to make it onto the street with camera in hand though carry high levels of expectation, which they will not live up to. More than likely, someone trying street photography out for the first time will give up just as quickly as they started. The reality is, it's just like any other form of art; it's a magic show that once you've learned a few clever tricks for, you've made it. From there, you can start to find your niche, perfect your skills, and ultimately begin to find more enjoyment and appreciation in it all. This guide will make you a decent street photographer in a few simple steps. Step 1 Take a photo on the street of a person; doesn't matter which camera you use. An iPhone works even. It is preferable that the person looks worse off tha

So it's that time of year again -- buying a gift for your lover or mother, and the reality it is, most techies will need help finding the right gift that reflects who they are and the person they are buying for. Hoping to at least spur some ideas for you, here is a break down of some of the items I have noticed my female friends have bought themselves this year. Generally, most of these gifts are going to set you back a couple hundred dollars, or more, but any mother should be well worth that. Vitamix 5200 - an uber kitcher blender that can turn pretty much anything into an ultra fine smoothie. Nike FuelBan d - a daily calorie counter and activity monitor. While pedometers exist, this wristband is quite stylish and has a built in accelerometer that allows you to analyze your movements though out the day. Nest Self-learning 2nd Gen Thermostat - Honeywell has one, too Keurig Coffee Maker - check Amazon.com for a list of good substitutes iPad Mini - If they d