bits and bytes

Hi all-

My name is Zev and I'm the creator of bits and bytes, a newsletter about the best reads on tech on the internet.

I recently graduated from graduate studies with a degree in data science from Georgetown, and I've just moved into Washington, D.C. for a new job. I'm excited to be starting this new chapter in my life, but I'm also a little bit nervous. After all, I've never had this much free time before!

One of the things I'm planning to do with my newfound free time is to building out this newsletter. I'm passionate about really good tech articles that delve into stuff I had no idea about in a calm, casual, and accessible way — and I’m hoping to share that with you,

Here are some interesting articles as of late (I tried to remove paywalls where I could, but I couldn’t get them all ☹️ :

• Pete Buttigieg Loves God, Beer, and his Electric Mustang - Anyone who’s known me knows my love for this man. This is just a perfect article and interview with him on all things transportation, religion, and masculinity.

• The underground economy of company reviews - This article explores the dark side of company reviews, and how they can be manipulated by businesses.

• You’re probably recycling wrong. This quiz will help you sort it out. - This quiz will help you figure out how to recycle properly, and avoid accidentally sending recyclable materials to the landfill. It’s also interactive!

• My High-Flying Life as a Corporate Spy Who Lied His Way to the Top - This article is a fascinating look at the world of corporate espionage.

• Pour One Out: The boozy story of how we decided alcohol was a health boon in the ’90s—and how it all fell apart. - This article is a ~sobering~ look at the history of alcohol marketing, and how it has influenced our perception of alcohol's health benefits.

• Inside the Discord Where Thousands of Rogue Producers Are Making AI Music - This article takes a look at the world of AI music production, and how it is changing the way we make music.

• A Brain Scanner Combined with an AI Language Model Can Provide a Glimpse into Your Thoughts - This article explores the potential of using brain scans to understand our thoughts and emotions - terrifying but awesome.

• Taco Bell’s Innovation Kitchen, the Front Line in the Stunt-Food Wars - This article takes a look at Taco Bell's Innovation Kitchen, where the company is developing new and innovative food products.

I’ll be back soon with some more. In the meantime, you can follow me on TikTok at @zevulous.

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- Zev