Back to Work Episode 643: The Price of Lies
Apr 1, 2024
The hosts dive into the quirks and frustrations of using voice assistants like Siri, revealing humorous anecdotes about misunderstandings. They explore the impressive HBO series, Chernobyl, connecting its storytelling to real-world nuclear disaster implications. Discussions about music streaming and note-taking strategies highlight their personal preferences and productivity hacks. They also share tips on navigating e-commerce success, using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to connect with potential allies and customers.
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Improve Zoom Audio for Musicians
- Enable "Original Sound" in Zoom's audio settings for better audio quality during music performances.
- This option improves transmission of musical instruments, preventing dropouts or distorted sound.
Siri's Streaming Service Bias
- Merlin requested to play a specific album by Hop Along, but Siri presented multiple streaming service options.
- This highlights the issue of Siri prioritizing Apple Music over the user's preferred service (Spotify).
Siri Struggles with Natural Language
- Merlin's attempts to find specific Game of Thrones episodes using Siri on Apple TV were unsuccessful until he specified the season and episode number.
- Simple requests like "find Game of Thrones Blackwater" failed, revealing Siri's limitations in natural language processing.
