Τα καλύτερα Tech Break podcast (2024)

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Tech a Break Episode 58: Katharine Mathews - The Absolute Word 1:14:48

7d ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Welcome to Tech a Break, your go-to podcast for exploring the tech behind innovative industries! Today's guest can not only walk the walk but talk the talk as we're delighted to have Katherine Mathews founder of The Absolute Word with us!Check her out at: https://www.theabsoluteword.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabsoluteword/Need mark…

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Ep21: Data is cool + NODES 2024 preview 9:32

4d ago9:32

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In this episode, hear why data (a less glamorous topic) is actually fascinating and crucial. Then, look forward with a preview of next week's NODES 2024 event, which features a range of sessions on graph technologies, AI, data science, and security. Finally, get a teaser for the next episode.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 59: Oscar Warr 1:05:25

10d ago1:05:25

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Welcome to Tech a Break, your go-to podcast for exploring the tech behind innovative industries! Today we are thrilled to be joined by Oscar Warr, the 14 year old Teeside Sprint Series racer who specialises in speed!

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Ep20: What is a graph + Goodhart’s Law 8:24

11d ago8:24

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Cover the basics of graphs, explaining mathematical roots and applications. Introduce Goodhart's Law and highlight the risks of over-focusing on metrics, whether in tech or personal growth.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Bonus Episode: Bringing History to Life: Dave from Histrionics 49:32

15d ago49:32

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Welcome to Tech a Break, your go-to podcast for exploring the tech behind innovative industries! Today’s guest is Dave from Histrionics, a professional "dresser upperer" who specialises in creating immersive, historical performances for events. Dave brings history to life, using costumes, props, and storytelling to transport audiences back in time.…

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Ep19: RAG vs Agents + Naming Things 10:21

18d ago10:21

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Explore agents in AI, distinguishing them from RAG (article1, article2). And discuss naming and the importance of conveying relevance and clarity.Από τον jmhreif

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Ep18: What is Vector search + JConf/Dev2next experiences 10:59

25d ago10:59

10:59

Want to take our previous vector topic a step further with vector similarity search. Then, I’ll give my thoughts on 2 recent tech conferences - JConf and dev2next.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 57: Business faff 1:07:12

25d ago1:07:12

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Welcome to Tech a Break, where we explore the tech and strategies that drive business success! In today’s episode, we’re talking about business faff—those small tasks that might not seem crucial but are essential for running a business and building a strong brand. From email domains to having a clean van, these tasks may feel like minor faff, but t…

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Tech a Break Episode 56: Investing time 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Welcome to Tech a Break, the podcast where we explore how technology and strategy can help businesses thrive! Today’s episode is all about investing time in your business!We’ll dive into why investing time into your business is crucial for long-term success.

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Ep17: Using Asciidoc for Tech Content + Current Productivity Reads 10:19

1M ago10:19

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The Asciidoc markup language is powerful and useful for developers and technical writing. Also highlighting productivity books - Atomic Habits and Deep Work - and applications for a developer.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 55: International Podcast Day - Darlington Library 56:48

1M ago56:48

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Welcome to a special International Podcast Day episode of Tech a Break! Today, we’re joined by Suzy from Darlington Library, who takes us on a journey through the history of this iconic library and the cutting-edge technology it houses today. But Darlington Library is no ordinary library—it’s a modern tech hub offering everything from laser cutters…

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Ep16: Mapping Relationships in Applications + Software Estimates 10:23

1M ago10:23

10:23

Documenting how to map relationship entities from a database to an application. Then, delving into one author’s viewpoint on software project estimates and some ideas to adapt this inaccurate process for better results.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 54 1:04:11

1M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Welcome to Tech a Break, the podcast where we explore the latest breakthroughs in technology and how they’re changing our everyday lives. Today’s episode is all about AI. We dive into the incredible advancements in photo enhancement and image creation, where AI now allows users to edit, enhance, and even create stunning visuals right from their pho…

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Ep15: What is GraphRAG + Developing Better Software 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

The term GraphRAG has recently popped up in the current AI industry, so I review a blog post on what it is and how it fits into the current landscape. I also read an article on ways to improve software development.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 53: Powering the Future: Dan from DMH Electrical and Renewables 59:35

2M ago59:35

59:35

Welcome to Tech a Break, your go-to podcast for the latest trends and innovations in technology! In today’s episode, we’re excited to have Dan from DMH Electrical and Renewables as our guest. Dan is an expert in cutting-edge electrical solutions, specializing in Solar PV, Battery Storage, and Electric Vehicle Charging. In this conversation, Dan wil…

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Ep14: Making Tech Relatable + Java Entity Mapping 8:47

2M ago8:47

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I’m always refreshing my memory and learning new things. How to explain technical concepts to broader audiences, then a question from the community took me into the Java driver docs and entity mapping/OGMs.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 52: The tracks to Innovation 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In today’s special episode, we’re diving into the fascinating history of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, one of the most ground-breaking technological achievements of the 19th century. In the spirit of starting businesses and fostering innovation, we’ll explore how the railway not only revolutionised transportation but also sparked economic de…

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Ep13: GraphQL vs GQL vs Cypher + Road to NODES 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

Happy Fall! This week, we talk about confusion around GraphQL, GQL, and graph query languages. Then, I am excited to gear up for NODES 2024 by showcasing pre-conference workshops called Road to NODES!Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 51: Dan from Resilient Business Systems 1:13:26

2M ago1:13:26

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Today’s episode is a special one as we welcome Dan from Resilient Business Systems, who also happens to be the son of Andy, one of our very own hosts! In this episode, Dan shares his unique journey of how his early love for computers and games led him to join the family business. He’ll discuss what he does at Resilient Business Systems and how his …

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Ep12: What is RAG + Case for Conferences 11:35

2M ago11:35

11:35

This week, we discuss retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and how it’s being used to improve responses (or prevent hallucinations) from an LLM. We also chat about an article on how tech conferences have changed and how you can still find value in speaking or attending, plus how to justify the benefits at your organization.…

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Tech a Break: 50th Episode Celebration! 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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Welcome to a very special episode of Tech a Break! Today, we’re celebrating a major milestone—our 50th episode! 🎉Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, sharing fun facts about the podcast and throwbacks to some of our favourite moments. As a special treat, Michelle surprises us with a cheesecake! In this episode, we’ll reflect on how far we’ve…

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Ep11: What is a Knowledge Graph + DevUp Conference 9:26

2M ago9:26

9:26

A recent blog post defines "knowledge graph", a term that has been around awhile and is part of many recent AI conversations. And then we chat about the DevUp conference I attended last week. Hopefully my thoughts will help you decide how to choose the best event for you.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 49: The Tech Behind Clean Water with Andy Dargue 1:06:24

3M ago1:06:24

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Welcome to Tech a Break, the podcast where we explorethe latest innovations, trends, and stories from the world of technology. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Andy Dargue, anIndustrial Wastewater Treatment Consultant and owner of Aqua Advice. Andy brings his expertise in tackling one of the most critical issues in industrial operations: wastewa…

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Ep10: What are embeddings + LLM use case and prompt 7:35

3M ago7:35

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With the amount of new information, sometimes it’s hard to review earlier concepts. In this episode, we explain what an embedding is and talk about aligning your prompt with your use case for improving LLM answers (example app code repository).Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 48: Michael Janes 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

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Welcome to Tech a Break, your weekly deep dive into the world of technology, where we explore the latest trends, innovations, and stories from the forefront of the tech industry. In today’s episode, we are joined by Michael Janes, the visionary Director of CLR.

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Ep9: Graphs for Conference Scheduling + Spring AI 1.0 9:57

3M ago9:57

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In preparing for the NODES 2024 conference, I’ll talk about how my colleague and I made scheduling easier by using Neo4j (a database). Spring AI also moved to a 1.0 milestone, and I’ll talk about the easier-than-expected migration (more in my related blog post).Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 47: Howard Little, FSB Membership Advisor 1:09:15

3M ago1:09:15

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Tech a Break. This week, we're thrilled to have a very special guest joining us – Howard Little, Membership Advisor at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)! Howard speaks to around 1,000 small business owners each year across every industry imaginable in County Durham and the North East of England. He’s he…

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Ep8: Luck Favors the Prepared + LLM Graph Builder Tool 8:25

3M ago8:25

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Do you ever feel like some people have all the luck? Sometimes we need to see things in a new light to break through the barrier or overcome the obstacle. Plus, I took a look at a new-ish tool from Neo4j called the LLM Graph Builder. I’ll give a quick intro on that, plus what I’m doing with it and how it’s going.…

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Ep7: Deploying Neo4j on Kubernetes + Parallel Relationship Loading 8:12

3M ago8:12

8:12

I now have a code repository and blog post for Neo4j+Kubernetes. We also chat about another blog post on how to solve a deadlock with parallel relationship loading.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 46: The history of typewriters 1:10:31

3M ago1:10:31

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In today's nostalgic episode, your hosts Adam and Andy take you on a captivating journey through the history of typewriters. Join us as we delve into the evolution of this iconic writing machine, from its early mechanical beginnings to its enduring legacy in the digital age.

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Tech a Break Episode 45: Strategic Marketing 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

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In today's episode, we're thrilled to have a conversation with Jo Long, the visionary force behind Jo Long Consulting. Jo is a strategic marketer with a wealth of experience in helping businesses develop and execute marketing strategies and plans to exploit sustainable growth opportunities.

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Ep6: Maintaining Personal Website + Git Submodules 9:11

4M ago9:11

9:11

A few years ago, I built a website for my technical blog. Find out how I solved this year's bug. Through the process, we'll discuss git submodules and how to use them.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 44: Sasha from Outsourced HR 1:07:02

4M ago1:07:02

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In today's episode, we are excited to have Sasha from Outsourced HR as our guest. Originally from the North East, Sasha moved to London for a few years before returning to her roots. She’ll be sharing her unique journey, the evolution of her business, and how advancements in technology have transformed the HR landscape.…

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Ep5: AI Jargon for Developers and KCDC Highlights 11:57

4M ago11:57

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AI seems to be everywhere in the tech industry right now….but it comes with a lot of new technical jargon. Let's explain vectors - what they are and how they are being used in tech. Then, we’ll give a quick highlight and shout-out to the Kansas City Developer Conference.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 43: Carl Rutter- senior level designer at Expression Games 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Today, we're thrilled to have Carl Rutter, a senior level designer at Expression Games, join us.In this episode, Carl shares his journey in the gaming industry and gives us an insight in to what his job is like. A dream job for gaming enthusiasts.Find Carl on LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carl-rutte...…

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Ep4: Where’s the Graph Data Type in Programming Languages? 9:05

4M ago9:05

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How do you manipulate or handle a graph in languages like Java, Python, and more, and why can it be so difficult? In this episode, we discuss the blog post The Hunt for the Missing Datatype by Hillel Wayne and his thoughts on why programming languages might avoid the graph data type.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 42: Cyber-bullying 1:10:59

4M ago1:10:59

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Welcome to another episode of Tech a Break with your hosts, Adam and Andy! This week, we're diving into an issue that has become increasingly prevalent in our digital age: cyber bullying. From social media harassment to online gaming toxicity, cyber bullying takes many forms and can have devastating effects on individuals of all ages.…

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Ep3: Current Tech Read and Exploring Kubernetes 9:27

4M ago9:27

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Chat about my current tech read (Where Wizards Stay Up Late) about technology history, touching on networking, internet, and AI. Exploration of Kubernetes (running Neo4j and application) using guidance from Sebastian Daschner's blog post on Deploying a Neo4j cluster on manager Kubernetes.Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 41: Lightning Pay and Bitcoin 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Rob, the co-founder of LightningPayNZ. Join us as we dive into the world of Bitcoin and explore how LightningPayNZ is revolutionising the way we handle cryptocurrency transactions. If this subject interests you, find out more from Rob: https://lightningpay.nz/@lightningpaynz…

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Ep2: Spring AI Debugging and Query Tune-Up 9:52

5M ago9:52

9:52

Today, we debug a Spring AI application and review Adam Cowley's blog post on optimizing Cypher statements with popular nodes!Από τον jmhreif

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Tech a Break Episode 40: Cybersecurity 1:11:08

5M ago1:11:08

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In this episode of Tech a Break, Adam and Andy dive into the complex world of cybersecurity. From the latest cyber threats, phishing emails to practical tips for protecting your digital life, they break down the essentials you need to know.

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Tech a Break Episode 39: LXXI-Drum & Bass singer, songwriter and producer 1:15:19

5M ago1:15:19

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Today we are joined by the amazing Drum & Bass singer, songwriter and producer, LXXI. LXXI has recently been featured on BBC York Music Introducing with her own 15 minute dnb mix, teasing unreleased tracks and remixes. Her new song Wasted Time with Senior is her first track signed to Riot Records and it is coming out TOMORROW, 14th June! https://op…

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Tech a Break Episode 38: History of photography and cameras 1:10:52

5M ago1:10:52

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This time Adam has done his homework… and it’s all about photography and how that came about. Adam and Andy are going on a captivating journey through the history of photography and cameras, tracing back to the first ever photograph taken.

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Tech a Break Episode 37: Business in a box 58:06

5M ago58:06

58:06

In this Tech a Break episode, our favourite dynamic duo, Adam and Andy discuss the tech any start-up business needs.

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Tech a Break Episode 36: We are 'on air' with Great North Air Ambulance 17:23

5M ago17:23

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Today we are ‘on air’ at the Great North Air Ambulance service headquarters in Egglescliffe.What an amazing charity that helps save hundreds of lives every year!This high-flying charity is not NHS funded; they rely on your support to keep those rotors spinning. Help keep their mission in the sky by donating at https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.…

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Episode 35: Andy Davis - Trident Manor 1:07:26

5M ago1:07:26

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Today, we're honoured to have Andy Davis, the Managing Director of Trident Manor, join us for an in-depth discussion about his dynamic business. Trident Manor is a leading security, risk, and crisis management consultancy that serves both national and international clients.

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Tech a Break: BONUS EPISODE 1:21:05

6M ago1:21:05

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Tech a Break is on the road! We packed the podcast studio and we are “Tech-ing a Break” at the Great North Air Ambulance where we interviewed all the amazing businesses taking part in the Darlington Business club event. Please check them out here:https://daisychainproject.co.uk/https://simfly.co.uk/https://darlington.ac.uk/https://aaacaringcaretake…

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Tech a Break Episode 34: Liz Lawrence from TigerDove Marketing 1:08:57

6M ago1:08:57

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In this episode, Adam and Andy chat with Liz Lawrence from TigerDove Marketing. She is a highly skilled and experienced marketing consultant… and we don’t say that just because she left a fiver our chairs…

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Tech a Break Episode 33: Tech Throwback 1:12:48

6M ago1:12:48

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In this week's episode, Adam and Andy travel back in time to look at how tech was used by businesses in the past. Tune in for a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

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Tech a Break Episode 32: The band is back together 1:13:51

7M ago1:13:51

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The band is back together! Enjoy this car crash of an episode where Adam and Andy go over some of the technology they put into action since discussing it last month and we also catch up with Adam following his trip.

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