Glitch

🌥️ Secrets of the Sky: Cracking the Cloud Code 🌥️ In this episode of Glitch , we unravel the mysteries of cloud computing with tech enthusiast Hardik Ruparel. From turning a love for FIFA into a passion for distributed systems to using the cloud for social good, Hardik shares stories that prove the cloud is more than just storage—it's a game-changer. We explore: ✨ How cloud tech powers everything...

Ever wondered if AI is the new Picasso or if it's just rewriting the rules of creativity? Join me in my episode to explore how generative AI is shaking up the creativity world and pushing the boundaries of innovation in software engineering. In this thought-provoking episode, I embark on a journey to explore one of the most profound questions of our time: " Can machines really be creative...

In this episode, we take an unconventional turn as we address a critical glitch in the heart of our society – the education system . And who better to guide us through this complex landscape than our special guest, Suhaina Sultan , a seasoned expert in primary education with a decade of hands-on experience. As we navigate through the conversation, the first question on the table is, "What exa...

In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of AI, focusing on the tech behind the 'Hype,' and exploring the fascinating landscape of what it means to be human when we're sharing the digital stage with AI, particularly our good old friend, ChatGPT. I wanted to discuss topics like: 🧑‍💻 What Makes Us Human? Is there a distinct line between humans and machines, or is it all just...

“We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done” - Alan Turing In today’s episode of Glitch we will be talking about this great mathematician Alan Turing and why he is known as the Father of modern computers. Turing's legacy is huge. We live in a world full of computers, thanks to the work of Alan Turing. The basic principle of the modern computer—th...

Welcome, dear listeners, to another captivating episode of our podcast! Today, we're diving headfirst into the vibrant world of social media, but hold onto your hats because we're taking a detour from the beaten path with a delightful twist. Buckle up for a wild ride as we explore " Threads ", the hippest social media application on the block. I wanted to discuss about what exact...

The tech industry has enjoyed seemingly unstoppable growth over the past decade, but in 2022 it finally hit an immovable object: a slowing worldwide economy.      In simple terms are we (software engineers ) screwed? With companies like Meta, Amazon and Twitter companies announcing their large scale layoffs in past few months, the ultimate question arises - Is FAANG f**ked? Joi...

This is a freestyle episode I wanted to have and call it the final episode of season one. I thought I would talk more on my personal side, what I do for a living, how it all started and why I chose to record a podcast and what were my expectations when I started this podcast. Also I wanted to have a few questions from my audience answered in this episode. I posted about this in my various social m...

Since human beings evolved, currency has been an important part of our lives. Now as technology improves more advanced, more people are buying things online and using credit cards. We are at a point where we don't see our money anymore. Now it all converges to an entry in a spreadsheet.  In this episode I want to talk about where exactly crypto currency fits in with the financial bubble. As a...

They are everywhere! Algorithms are in the social media apps we use everyday, in search engines, even in dating apps! In this episode, we will talk about what they actually are? How they work ?  Who makes them? Should we be worried about them and can they think for themselves! We can’t ask for change or know that there is something that needs changing if we don’t understand it. Nor can we have rea...

At T-minus 6.6 seconds, as the 120-ton space shuttle sits, surrounded by almost 4 Million pounds of rocket fuel is ready to defy gravity as its on board computers take in the command. As its pressure sensors, pumps, temperatures are nominal the computers give the order to light the main engines and the choreography of incredible engineering happens as each of the three engines fire off precisely a...

Recently WhatsApp Users in India received a pop-up notification, informing them about the new policy.  And everyone has been talking about it lately.. So what is this all about? Why do I need to care about this new whatsapp terms and conditions? Most important of all why is that a messaging app like whatsapp is more interested in all of my data!? Are our mobile phones spying on us? As technology b...

Most of us slow down as we age. We’re similar to conventional machines, like old cars or hair dryers that run less efficiently as they get on in years. But digital gadgets, particularly smartphones and computers? We expect them to operate quickly. Forever! There are plenty of conspiracy theories seeking to explain why our phones, tablets and computers always slow down as they get older. In today’s...

We would have wondered why does rebooting a computer fix so many problems? Or how can a simple reboot of my wireless router fix my internet connection? Join me in this episode where I try to answer common questions like, Why does resetting a device or restarting a program fix so many problems? And why don’t geeks try to identify and fix problems rather than use the blunt hammer of “reset it”? Also...

A malfunction in a system, or as we developers call it a BUG! Is not always bad, if we look back at history, few of the amazing path breaking inventions have happened due to such, unanticipated outcomes or by the innovative people who have always made themselves to stand out of the normal thought process! This is exactly what this show is gonna talk about - Glitches! My Name is Vikram and I am an...