Choices

An introduction to multi-armed banditPhoto by Burst on UnsplashImagine that you have to make multiple choices from a set of mutually exclusive options with uncertain outcomes. How do you maximize your gains?Iterative processes, choices made over and over again, are not something abstract but actually, something we do daily: what do we eat? What route do we take to go home, given the time of day and traffic? How do we minimise the time spent on the road? What restaurant in my city should I go to?These issues are addressed…

As part of today’s release of iOS 14.5 beta 6, Apple is making several notable changes to Siri. The company says that Siri will no longer default to a female voice starting with iOS 14.5, and it’s adding two additional voice options from which to choose. The changes also apply to the HomePod. As reported first by TechCrunch, Apple says this change is part of its ongoing commitment to diversity: “We’re excited to introduce two new Siri voices for English speakers and the option for Siri users to select the voice…

Breadcrumb Trail Links Books The true impact of innovation is the continuous stream of large and small innovations: An excerpt from Dan Breznitz's non-fiction book, a finalist for the Balsillie Prize Publishing date: Nov 23, 2021  •  November 23, 2021  •  4 minute read  •  Join the conversation Dan Breznitz. Photo credit: Alexis MacDonald Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made…

Gehraiyaan — the new Amazon original movie with Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Panday — is a classic case of being all over the place. It starts off as a romantic character drama, as the Gehraiyaan trailers and songs have hinted at. An aimless woman (Padukone) is trying to pick between two guys and their polar-opposite philosophies, and a man who takes no prisoners (Chaturvedi) is trying to have it all and juggle two worlds. But Gehraiyaan transforms into another beast over the course of its bloated…