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The Origins of Hulu May 20, 2024

In 2007, News Corp and NBCUniversal announced a joint venture. It would be a video streaming service that would deliver film and broadcast TV content online. Detractors called it the Clown Co, but it took the name Hulu and would become an important force that would shape the business of online streaming.

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Tech News: The Future of Search is AI May 18, 2024

Both OpenAI and Google dominated the tech news this week with announcements relating to AI, and like it or not it seems like AI is bound to become deeply integrated into our tech in the near future. Plus, Elon Musk tussles with the SEC (again) and two brothers are accused of stealing around 25 million dollars in cryptocurrency.

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The Problem With Live Service Games May 15, 2024

From always-on DRM to the heartbreak of online games getting shut down, we look at the issues gamers encounter with the live service game model.

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Could Live Service Games Kill the Games Industry? May 13, 2024

Recently, Microsoft shut down four video game studios. The industry as a whole has seen major disruption this year. And some worry that a shift toward live service games could be a big part of the problem. What's going on? Part one of two!

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Tech News: Microsoft Shuts Down Multiple Video Game Studios May 10, 2024

This week, Microsoft announced that game studios like Austin Arkane and Tango Gameworks are closing their doors. Google and Tesla are both dealing with consequences following layoffs. And OpenAI may have plans in the works to rain on Google's I/O conference parade next week.

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The Diffusion of Innovation Theory May 08, 2024

What are early adopters, and why are they important? In this episode, we look at Everett Rogers theory of the diffusion of innovation and how new ideas get adopted by a population. Plus, we revisit the sad tale of the HD DVD format.

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The Internet Archive May 06, 2024

TechStuff gets in the Wayback Machine to look at the origins of the Internet Archive, which preserves information stored on the Internet. How does it work and how did it get started?

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Tech News: Tesla Gets Downsized May 03, 2024

Elon Musk starts making drastic cuts at Tesla -- is he trying to salvage his enormous compensation package? Plus, Microsoft tells the cops that they aren't allowed to use Asure services for facial recognition. And much more!

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Technically Speaking (An Intel Podcast): A Safer World With AI Digital Twins May 02, 2024

Advancements in AI technology have made it possible to create virtual representations of our real-world environments, and these digital twins could change how we experience just about everything in our lives. These digital twins can create everything from more efficient workplaces to smarter traffic lights, and on the first episode of Season 2 of Technically Speaking: An Intel Podcast, digital twin expert Tony Franklin discusses what’s required to create a digital twin and how different industries can use this technology to create a safer future for everyone.

Learn more about how Intel is leading the charge in the AI Revolution at intel.com/AIeverywhere

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The Most Hated Buzzwords in Tech May 01, 2024

The tech industry has no shortage of buzzwords and jargon. Some of the terms common in tech are ones that people have come to hate for various reasons. From AI to blockchain to the metaverse, we explore buzzwords that drive some people bonkers.

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High Frame Rates and the Soap Opera Effect Apr 29, 2024

Why do some films shot in higher frame rates look so weird? We explore the history of the 24 frames per second standard, the filmmakers who are pushing the envelope on frame rates, and how those technological changes affect the viewing experience of film.

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Tech News: Tesla and Meta Investors are Not the Same Apr 26, 2024

Several tech companies held Q1 earnings calls this week, with wildly different reactions from investors. Tesla profits are down, but investor hopes are high. Meta keeps spending money on the metaverse and investors are not happy about it. Plus an update on the Voyager 1 and much more!

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The US Passes the Anti-TikTok Bill Apr 25, 2024

The thing I said probably wouldn't happened did happen -- the US Senate voted in favor of a bill that will force the Chinese company ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok or face a US-wide ban. But how the heck did we get here, and how does a political megadonor play into it?

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The Broken Arrow Episode Apr 22, 2024

Officially, the United States has lost nuclear weapons in six incidents in which the nation couldn't retrieve or destroy them. We look at these six incidents and learn how nuclear weapons work.

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Tech News: Anti TikTok Bill Inches Closer to Becoming Law Apr 19, 2024

Some tweaks to the bill that would require TikTok parent company to divest itself of the app or face a US-wide ban could be closer to becoming a law. AI takes to the skies in simulated dogfights. And about half of all online traffic comes from bots. Plus lots more!

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It's Time to Light the Lights Apr 17, 2024

How do theatrical lighting control systems work? From early attempts to automate lighting through mechanical systems to sleek computer-controlled rigs of today, we look at the evolution of concert lighting.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Shreds on the Electric Guitar Apr 15, 2024

While Jonathan works on a new episode about stage lighting systems, take a listen to this classic episode in which he and his old cohost Chris Pollette talk about the history and workings of electric guitars.

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Tech News: Crime, Punishment, and Generative AI Apr 12, 2024

Our news stories today include SBF filing an appeal on his recent sentencing, a UK court denies Apple's request to dismiss a huge lawsuit and Microsoft may soon make the Copilot AI feature an auto-launch program in Windows 11. Plus much more!

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Smart Talks with IBM - The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft Apr 11, 2024

Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this special
bonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Tim Harford leads a conversation between two leaders
in the field. Srinivasan Venkatarajan is the Director of Global Partner Business at Microsoft,
focusing on Azure Data & AI and Azure OpenAI. And Chris McGuire is the General Manager of
the Global Microsoft Partnership for IBM.

They discuss the efforts by IBM and Microsoft in the generative AI space, how this relationship
has been providing value to clients, and why collaboration is necessary for technological
progress.

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Faking a DMCA Takedown to Boost Search Rankings Apr 10, 2024

Journalist Ernie Smith got an odd DMCA takedown notice for a picture he included in his tech newsletter. It turns out that the notice was a ploy to try and trick Smith into including a backlink to another site in an effort to boost that site's search rankings. What the what?

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The Sad Tale of Virtual Boy Apr 09, 2024

The Nintendo Virtual Boy was one of the company's infamous flops, but why? Why did the system fail so hard that Nintendo killed it off after just one year?

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Tech News: The FCC Will Vote in Favor of Net Neutrality. Again. Apr 05, 2024

Net neutrality goes through another flip in the flip-flop history with the FCC announcing it plans to vote to reinstate some of the rules established during the Obama administration but overturned during the Trump administration. Plus, Google agrees to destroy billions of data records and Ford decides to hold off on producing EVs for a bit.

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My Test Image is the Centerfold Apr 03, 2024

My blood runs cold, my computer memory has just been sold -- my test image is the centerfold! Today, we look at the story of the "Lenna image," a scan of a Playboy model that has been used in countless papers and articles, and why there's a movement now to bring an end to that practice.

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Corporate Espionage in the Tech Sector Apr 01, 2024

Sometimes, folks want to take a short cut. And sometimes that shortcut is illegal. This episode is about companies, managers, employees and others who engaged in some shifty behavior to get access to data that didn't belong to them.

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Tech News: TikTok Strikes Back, AI Poses Threats, and Butts! Mar 29, 2024

TikTok is turning up the heat on the US Senate to get a proposed bill that would ban the service tossed out. The US government announces new policies relating to the use of AI in federal agencies. And a streaming service tries to clamp down on butts.

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Did In-N-Out invent the Intercom? Mar 27, 2024

Is it true Harry Snyder, founder of In-N-Out, invented the intercom? Not quite. But he was the first credited with using a system to create what would become the model for the modern drive-thru.

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The Weaponization of EULAs Mar 25, 2024

The End User License Agreement is that thing you click "I agree" to without having read the whole thing. But you can be forgiven -- some companies make their EULAs freakishly long, hiding some nefarious terms in the process.

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Tech News: Tech Companies in the Hot Seat Mar 22, 2024

The US government is cracking down on Big Tech. From a House bill that would make it illegal for data brokers to sell American citizen info to foreign adversaries to a massive monopoly lawsuit against Apple, we look at some of the battles the Tech industry faces in the near future. Plus more!

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The Rooster Teeth Story: The End? Mar 20, 2024

After navigating numerous controversies and setbacks, Rooster Teeth attempted to return to a more stable existence. But it was not to be. The corporate overlords at Warner Bros Discovery have decided to shut down the company after it reportedly spent a decade being unprofitable.

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Smart Talks with IBM - AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment Mar 19, 2024

As artificial intelligence progresses, healthcare providers are exploring how the technology can be used to offer personalized care at scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos sits down with Alice Crisci, co-founder and CEO of fertility-care provider Ovum Health.

They discuss the barriers to healthcare access, the ways in which AI can be leveraged to expand the reach of healthcare providers, and how Ovum Health’s partnership with IBM and their use of watsonx has been enhancing the patient experience.

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The Rooster Teeth Story: The Middle Bits Mar 18, 2024

Fullscreen's acquisition of Rooster Teeth would bring with it new challenges, including corporate bureaucracy, a push for new kinds of monetization, and changes in company culture. Meanwhile, the folks at Rooster Teeth kept making content.

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Tech News: US House of Reps Votes to Ban TikTok Mar 15, 2024

This week, the House of Representatives in the US voted overwhelmingly in support of a bill that would force TikTok owner ByteDance to divest itself of the app or else face a national ban. What's going on, where does the bill go from here and why am I so exasperated by it all?

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The Rooster Teeth Story: The Beginning Mar 13, 2024

Warner Bros Discovery is shutting down the online media company Rooster Teeth just as it nears its 21st anniversary. We look back on the history of the company, how it made an impact on internet culture, and where things went wrong.

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Better Offline: A conversation with Ed Zitron Mar 11, 2024

Ed Zitron of the Better Offline podcast joins the show, and boy is he mad! Ed and Jonathan get angry over the state of the tech industry, the focus on short term gains at the cost of long term benefits, and why the tech we have at our disposal sometimes just feels like it's not as good as it should be.

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Tech News: OpenAI Spills the Tea on Elon Musk Mar 09, 2024

OpenAI said they didn't wanna do it, but they're sharing emails written by Elon Musk that imply he was totally okay with OpenAI making a ton of money if it also was part of Tesla. Plus the US President speaks out against AI. And much more!

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A Holographic Wedding Mar 06, 2024

Artist Alicia Framis plans to wed an AI "hologram" this summer. Before the wedding bells chime, we have some questions. We explore holograms, artificial intelligence, and technical, social, ethical and cultural conundrums.

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What's Your Problem? with Jacob Goldstein: Using AI to Help Doctors Save Lives Mar 04, 2024

Every year in the U.S., tens of thousands of hospital patients die of preventable causes. For many of these patients, warning signs are subtle and easy for doctors to miss. Suchi Saria is the founder and CEO of Bayesian Health, and a professor at Johns Hopkins where she runs a lab focused on machine learning and healthcare. Suchi’s problem is this: How can you use AI to detect when hospital patients are at risk of potentially deadly complications – and how can you get doctors to listen?

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The Tech Pioneers Mar 01, 2024

Sometimes, an invention comes along that defines a new function, form factor, or fashion. In this episode, we celebrate some of these inventions by exploring the stories behind them.

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Big Apps that Flopped Feb 28, 2024

The Silicon Valley dream is to come up with an app and make a billion dollars. But not every app hits such heights. And some briefly touch the stars but then plummet back to Earth. This episode is dedicated to the failures!

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The History of the Digital Camera Feb 26, 2024

Once upon a time, there were no digital cameras. Who invented them, and how did they become so common that even the most basic smartphone has one? We learn about the tech behind digital cameras and really get into the megapixels.

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Tech News: Google's AI Pushes Diversity Too Far Feb 23, 2024

In what I can only describe as an overcorrection, Google's Gemini AI has tried to promote diversity in situations where it's not appropriate, such as in an image portraying Nazi soldiers. Plus, Bluesky gives more control to users, Cruise looks to resume operations in a different state after California revoked its license, and researchers find a way to double processing power without upgrading hardware.

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A Conversation with Jacob Goldstein Feb 21, 2024

Journalist Jacob Goldstein joins the show to talk about the challenges of communicating technology topics to the public, how to sort through the promise and threat of AI, and the way that engineers approach problems.

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TechStuff Classic: The Intel Story Part One Feb 19, 2024

How did the co-founders of Intel go from being "traitors" to two of the early pioneers of Silicon Valley? We learn about Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore.

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TechStuff Classic: History of Electricity Part Two Feb 16, 2024

As the 20th century loomed ever closer, the battle waged to determine how we would transmit electricity. Learn about the current wars and why AC ultimately won.

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Invented by Accident Feb 14, 2024

Not all inventions are the product of careful experimentation. Sometimes, someone pulls a whoopsie and learns something new. This episode is all about those types of discoveries.

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When Did Google Stop Being a Search Company? Feb 12, 2024

For a couple of years in Google's early history, it was a real search company. But that would change in 2000 as Google would embrace advertising. Learn how Google would shift to become a dominant force in online ads.

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Tech News: Power-Hungry AI and Malicious Toothbrushes Feb 09, 2024

Sam Altman of OpenAI wants to see a huge investment in new semiconductor fabrication plants to support AI implementations. The FTC hopes to reverse the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger. And did hackers really take over millions of smart toothbrushes?

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Pivot to Video Feb 08, 2024

Back in 2015, Facebook made a claim that would lead advertisers and content creators to shift focus to online video. There was one problem -- the claim ended up being bogus. How did the pivot to video strategy become a dark, grim joke in the tech sector?

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A Small Episode About Big Data Feb 05, 2024

What does Big Data actually mean? How has the science of Big Data changed recently? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls of Big Data?

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Tech News: US Senate Grills Big Tech CEOs Feb 02, 2024

The Senate Judiciary Committee met with CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg with accusations that their companies are actively causing harm to children, and they weren't happy with the response. Plus, a judge tells Elon Musk that he will not be getting the massive compensation package promised to him by Tesla's board of directors. And TikTok says goodbye to Taylor Swift's music (and all other UMG tracks). Plus more!

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HOVERCRAFT!!! Jan 31, 2024

Who invented the hovercraft? What happened to all the hovercraft that used to provide transportation options in the UK? How do they work? We look into all this, plus a classic Jackie Chan action flick.

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Operating Systems that Time Forgot Jan 29, 2024

Sometimes, an operating system has served its purpose and it's time to go live on a farm. We take a look at some operating systems that are no longer supported and explore why moving on can sometimes cause a problem.

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Tech News: The Political War Against Social Media Jan 26, 2024

From New York City to the state of Florida, politicians are getting serious as they face off against social media companies like Meta TikTok. Plus, we have a bunch of news around AI, an update on Tesla that has investors upset and we say farewell to an amazing little helicopter on Mars.

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Moving Around in VR Jan 25, 2024

An interesting set of challenges crop up when you want to translate movements in a physical space to a virtual one. How do you keep people safe? How do you manage groups in the same physical space? And can you still look cool if you're running around on an omni treadmill?

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AI at CES 2024 Jan 23, 2024

At this year's CES, several trends revealed themselves among the exhibitors. But none were more prevalent than the incorporation of artificial intelligence. How are companies using, or at least claiming to use, AI in their products this year?

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TechStuff Classic: History of Electricity Part One Jan 19, 2024

Did you know that engineers were harnessing electricity long before they even knew what it was? We take a look at the history and tech behind electricity.

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Rerun: Copyright and Fair Use Jan 18, 2024

In this episode from 2021, we look at the thorny issues of copyright and how fair use isn't some proactive safety play to avoid those pesky copyright strikes.

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Rerun: How Fuel Cells Work Jan 16, 2024

A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device; it turns chemical energy into electrical energy. Jonathan and Chris discuss fuel cells in detail from their origins to why they're not practical for general use yet in this episode.

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TechStuff Classic: The Wonderful World of Audio Animatronics Jan 13, 2024

It might be a small world after all, but how did Disney imagineers create the first audio animatronics and how do they work? Find out in the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room.

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Rerun: It's All Relative Jan 10, 2024

How do the theories of special relativity and general relativity apply to satellites? Why is the speed of light constant, but time and distance are not? We get all Einstein up in here!

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Rerun: Machine Consciousness Jan 08, 2024

Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to technological obstacles, we look at the problems and possibilities.

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TechStuff Classic: Pew Pew Lasers Jan 05, 2024

Lasers can be used to threaten our enemies, cut steel and even amuse our cats. Find out the history of lasers and how they work in this episode of Techstuff.

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How CT Scanners Work and A TechStuff Update Jan 03, 2024

How does CT (computed tomography) scanners work? What's going on with TechStuff? In this episode, you are invited into Jonathan's brain to find out.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Enters the Singularity Jan 02, 2024

What is the technological singularity? How might the technological singularity come about? What do critics say about the idea of the singularity? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the technological singularity.

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TechStuff Predicts What Will Happen This Year Jan 01, 2024

I swore I would never do another one of these. But what the heck, let's get out the crystal ball and make some predictions.

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Big Stories of 2023: The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Dec 31, 2023

Nearly two years after Microsoft announced its intention to acquire video game company Activision Blizzard, it sealed the deal. But it wasn't a sure thing. We look back on how government officials around the world nearly prevented the merger and why.

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The Death of Hyperloop One Dec 30, 2023

What was once a blue sky engineering dream has finally been put to bed. Hyperloop One never achieved its goal, but it did manage to be a hot spot for drama and controversy before petering out. We look back on the company.

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Big Tech Stories of 2023: Crypto Competitors and Crime Dec 29, 2023

While FTX's failure happened in late 2022, the story of Sam Bankman-Fried's literal trials and tribulations played out this year. Plus, his rival Changpeng "CZ" Zhao entered a guilty plea on securities violations. We look at how two leaders in the crypto space had to face the music in 2023.

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TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 3 Dec 29, 2023

From the return of Steve Jobs to the most recent Macs, we look at how the computer has changed over the years.

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The 12 Days of Tech Christmas Dec 28, 2023

While Christmas 2023 might be over, I have a little present for all of y'all -- 12 days out of 2023 that were important in the tech world for one reason or another. From cryptocurrency controversies to Apple getting into augmented reality, we look at a dozen days that stood out in 2023.

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Rerun: The Tech of Stranger Things Dec 26, 2023

Jess Royal and John Hilton drop what they're doing on Stranger Things to come by the studio and talk about what their jobs require. From Christmas lights to the upside down, we learn about what it takes to make a show work.

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Rerun: Lighting Up the Holidays Dec 25, 2023

We look at the history of incorporating lights in winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah and how electricity changed things dramatically. We'll also dive into those over the top displays that sequence lights with sound and talk about why it was such a challenge for the electrician on Stranger Things to make lights blink a specific way.

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Big Stories of 2023: X - The ex-Twitter Dec 24, 2023

At the beginning of 2023, Twitter was still called Twitter. It was facing multiple challenges in the wake of an acquisition. Elon Musk had reduced the staff by more than half. Advertisers were getting antsy. And then it all got much worse.

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Big Stories of 2023: The Mounting Opposition to TikTok Dec 23, 2023

The video sharing platform TikTok faced opposition and scrutiny around the world. Some suspect it of being a surveillance tool used by the Chinese Communist Party. Others worry that it is warping young minds. We look back over TikTok's rocky 2023.

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TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 2 Dec 22, 2023

After its launch, Apple tweaked the Macintosh a bit. Then Apple executives gave Steve Jobs the boot. He would return many years later. We look at the Macintosh during this era.

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Tech News: Time's Up for These Apple Watches in the US Dec 22, 2023

The ITC shuts down Apple's attempt to delay a ban on certain Apple Watches and so they leave store shelves today. A Reuters investigation shows that Tesla has been blaming customers for design problems for nearly a decade. And leaked documents indicate that Sony is worried about Microsoft.

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Big Stories of 2023: The Year of AI Dec 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence was in the news all throughout 2023. From legislators debating regulations to drama in corporate boardrooms to concerns about copyright infringement, AI touched just about everything. We take a look back on how the year played out.

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Tech News: X Marks the Spot for an EU Investigation Dec 19, 2023

The EU announced a preliminary investigation into the social networking platform X out of concerns that it allows the transmission of illegal content and disinformation within the EU and potentially violates the Digital Services Act. Apple is pulling some popular tech off shelves in the US out of anticipation of a ban by the ITC. Plus lots more.

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I Feel Fntastic Dec 18, 2023

Video game developer released a long-anticipated game called The Day Before on December 7th, 2023. Four days later, the company shut down. What the heck happened?

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TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 1 Dec 15, 2023

What's the origin story for the Macintosh computer? We look at the early days of Apple leading up to the launch of one of the most famous Apple products of all time.

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Tech News: An Elon-Gated Episode Dec 15, 2023

Elon Musk has had a busy week, with issues at X, Tesla and Neuralink. Plus, hackers say that a Polish train company has sabotaged its own vehicles if railways don't stay within the company's ecosystem. And the FCC says that cable and satellite providers can't charge customers early termination fees anymore. And much more!

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E3 Is Dead for Reals Dec 13, 2023

The ESA announced that E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is well and truly over. What was E3's purpose, and why has the ESA decided to pull the plug?

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Tech News: Tesla Pumps the Brakes on Cybertruck Resellers Dec 13, 2023

A hidden clause in Tesla's Cybertruck contracts forbids owners from reselling their new Cybertruck within a year of purchase. Google loses an important anticompetitive lawsuit against Epic Games. And the Wi-Fi 7 standard should become official early next year. Plus lots more!

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A TechStuff Carol Dec 11, 2023

A tech miser and cryptobro learns the true meaning of Christmas. This episode of TechStuff is as goofy as the Dickens!

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TechStuff Classic: The Samsung Story Part 2 Dec 08, 2023

Picking up where we left off, we look at some of the more recent stories about Samsung, including the tricky relationships between the heirs to the Samsung throne.

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Rerun: Seti Not At Home Dec 07, 2023

After 20 years, the Seti@Home program is going on hiatus. How did this project let the average computer user lend a hand in the search for alien intelligence?

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Rerun: How Smoke Detectors Work Dec 06, 2023

Smoke detectors save lives, but how do they work? From photoelectric effects to nuclear radiation, we explore how smoke detectors let you know when there's a fire.

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Beep - Autonomous Mobility for Al Dec 05, 2023

In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking technology behind autonomous driving vehicles in Lake Nona, a living lab community in Orlando, Florida, America's first smart town. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of Beep, the organization powering a transformative mobility solution operating in Lake Nona. Beep CEO Joe Moye joins Graeme and Tavistock Senior Vice President Juan Santos, to discuss how artificial intelligence has revolutionized transportation within the Lake Nona project. Discover how these visionary leaders have united to make communities safer, smarter, and more sustainable through AI integration. Get ready to be inspired by the innovative strides being taken to create a more connected and secure future on the roads of Lake Nona.

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Rerun: When Secrets Aren't Secret Dec 04, 2023

The Washington Post published an article revealing that the CIA secretly owned and operated an encryption company for decades. How did that happen and what does it mean? And what lessons should we learn from it?

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TechStuff Classic: The Samsung Story Part 1 Dec 01, 2023

How did the company Samsung get its start? From its humble beginnings as a grocery and shipping company, we look at the complicated history of one of South Korea's most influential companies.

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Tech News: Elon Has Some Choice Words for ex X Advertisers Nov 30, 2023

Elon Musk once again demonstrates his leadership style by telling advertisers who are pulling out of X to go eff themselves. Also, an update on the OpenAI leadership situation, how some researchers got ChatGPT to share more than it was supposed to and say goodbye to those inactive Gmail accounts.

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How Not to Achieve Diversity: Inventing Fake Female Keynote Speakers Nov 29, 2023

Diversity and representation is important for all types of organizations. But one company decided the solution to finding the right women to serve as keynote speakers was to invent them. We look at the wild story of the DevTernity 2023 conference.

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Smart Talks with IBM - Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI Nov 28, 2023

The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting.

They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relationship, explore the opportunity AI presents for customer

experiences, and break down how better experiences will remove friction for all.

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Why is Meta's Andy Stone wanted by Russia? Nov 27, 2023

While Meta communications director Andy Stone has ruffled more than a few feathers since joining the company in 2014, it seems that in Russia things are a bit more serious. Apparently, he's on a wanted list created by Russia's Ministry of the Interior. But why?

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TechStuff Classic: The National Facial Recognition Database Nov 24, 2023

Are you an adult citizen in the US? If so, there's a 50% chance your face is in a law enforcement database. We look at this problematic law enforcement tool.

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Rerun: TechStuff In Front of a Green Screen Nov 23, 2023

Where did green screen technology come from? How does it work? From the dawn of cinema to the latest Zoom meeting, we take a look at the tech that lets us combine different images into a single film or video.

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Binance Pleads Guilty Nov 22, 2023

We get a very quick update on the OpenAI/Sam Altman situation and then turn our attention to the blockbuster news that Binance and its co-founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, have entered a guilty plea on charges that include money laundering. What does this mean for Binance in particular and cryptocurrency in general?

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Tech News: More Aftermath From OpenAI's Chaotic Weekend Nov 21, 2023

We've got a few updates on what's going on after OpenAI's board of directors fired CEO Sam Altman (and then asked if he wouldn't mind coming back, please). Plus, X is looking at a pretty rough holiday season as advertisers flee the platform. And SpaceX deals with another exploding spacecraft. Plus more!

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The Fallout from OpenAI Firing CEO Sam Altman Nov 20, 2023

In a dramatic turn of events, OpenAI's board of directors fired CEO and co-founder Sam Altman. Then they tried to hire him back. Then they announced a former Twitch CEO will lead the company. What the what?

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TechStuff Classic: Close, but No Nuclear War Nov 18, 2023

The world has teetered on the brink of nuclear war a few times. Sometimes, it was because of technical glitches. Sometimes, it was because of coincidences. We explore some very close calls.

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Tech News: TikTok Protests Being Called a Gatekeeper Nov 16, 2023

TikTok tries to convince the EU to reconsider designating parent company ByteDance as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act. A ransomware group tattles on its victim to the SEC. And SpaceX is getting ready to test the Starship launch vehicle, hopefully with better results.

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I'll Tumblr 4 Ya Nov 15, 2023

What's the story behind the microblogging site Tumblr? How did it go from the nexus of Internet culture valued at more than a billion dollars to a property that would change hands multiple times in just a few short years? We take a look at the phenomenon known as Tumblr.

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Smart Talks with IBM - Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society Nov 14, 2023

In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage at iHeartMedia’s studio by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting edge technology.

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Napoleon Bonaparte and the Invention of the Can Opener Nov 13, 2023

How did the famous Napoleon Bonaparte set into motion the events that led to the humble can opener? From early experiments in canning to gadgets so dangerous the average person wasn't allowed to buy them, we look at the history and evolution of can openers.

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TechStuff Classic: The Google Glass Story Nov 10, 2023

Was Google Glass an idea ahead of its time? What are its origins and where is it today?

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Tech News: Good Vibes for the Woz and Bye to Omegle Nov 09, 2023

Steve Wozniak is recovering in a hospital in Mexico City and we wish him well. Internal documents from Meta show that Mark Zuckerberg repeatedly shut down initiatives meant to promote user well being. Microsoft says it has a plan for AI-generated misinformation during the election season. And the Omegle service shuts down.

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AI and Radioactive Shoe Salesmen Nov 08, 2023

What does artificial intelligence have to do with an outdated practice that involved blasting shoe stores with radiation? Trust me, there's a connection. Or at least I make one.

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Tech News: WeOutOfWork and Getting Burned by NFTs Nov 07, 2023

WeWork declares bankruptcy, there's a ton of AI news in the tech space and some attendees at an NFT conference received painful burns. Plus much more.

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Digging Back Into Digg Nov 06, 2023

What has Digg been up to since our last episode about the site back in 2017? From shutting down a popular tool to another acquisition from a small ad company, we explore what has been up over at Digg.

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TechStuff Classic: The Digg Story Nov 03, 2023

It all began with a startup led by a TechTV host. Then it evolved into a massively influential site, only to seemingly implode a short while later. What's the story behind Digg?

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Tech News: YouTube Ramps Up Strategy Against Ad Blockers Nov 03, 2023

YouTube users with ad block software may find themselves blocked from watching videos on the platform unless they allow ads. Politicians around the world speak out against bias on Tiktok, but no one can agree which way the bias goes. Scarlett Johansson takes legal action against a company that used an AI-generated impression of her voice for an ad. Plus much more!

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A Brief History of Ad Blocking Nov 01, 2023

First came the web ad. Then came the ad blocking software. What is the history of ad blocking? What challenges does it create for industry, and what services does it provide beyond, you know, blocking all those pesky ads? We get into it!

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Tech News: A Spooky Halloween Tech News Episode Oct 31, 2023

From ghostly AI to hacker goblins, we get a rundown on what's going on in the tech space. The US President issues an executive order about artificial intelligence, X reveals in internal documents that the company's value has dropped by more than 50% over the last year, and a little software company in the UK is trying to take on the mega corporation Meta.

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Excess Babbage Oct 30, 2023

Charles Babbage was a man ahead of his time. He was an engineer, inventor, mathematician, and grouchy pants. We learn more about this historic figure and his creations.

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TechStuff Classic: How USB Ports Work Oct 27, 2023

The USB has become a standard port in tech. How did it get started and how does it work?

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Tech News: Hackers and Vulnerabilities and APIs, Oh My! Oct 26, 2023

Pro-Russian hackers have found and exploited a vulnerability in a popular webmail app. Researchers found a very complicated way to compromise certain Apple devices. Slack has ended support for X/Twitter integration. Plus lots more.

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Catching Up with the Ig Nobel Prizes Oct 25, 2023

In our third episode about the silly Ig Nobel prizes, we learn about music playing in a place you wouldn't expect, a clawed machine for changing diapers, and whether or not you'll feel more pain if you're looking at ugly art.

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Tech News: Poisoning AI with Digital Art Oct 24, 2023

A tool called Nightshade could give human artists the poison they need to sabotage generative AI. Google and Apple disable live traffic data in the region around the Gaza Strip. And NASA pushed a software update out to Voyager 1 as it hurtles through interstellar space. Plus more!

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Conversation on the Brain with Guest David Eagleman Oct 23, 2023

Neuroscientist David Eagleman joins the show to talk about lighthearted topics ranging from the nature of consciousness to the intersection of technology and the grey matter that lives in our skulls.

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TechStuff Classic: What was Gopher? Oct 20, 2023

Once upon a time, a text-based Internet navigation system was poised to become the primary way we interact with the net. What happened?

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Tech News: Hackers, National Security and You Oct 19, 2023

A special council convened to discuss how Chinese hackers pose a massive threat to national security. A hacker released information on millions of 23andMe customers, prompting the company to suggest the customers were at fault. And Elon Musk gave investors a bit of a reality check on the Cybertruck.

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The Skype Story: Microsoft Buys Skype. What Now? Oct 18, 2023

In 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for 8.5 billion dollars. What happened next? What did the giant tech company have in mind, and how did things pan out? And why did Zoom become the go-to conferencing solution during the pandemic instead of Skype?

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Smart Talks with IBM - Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance Oct 17, 2023

To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business.

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Kazaa, Skype, and the Worst Deal of All Time? Oct 16, 2023

How is Skype related to Kazaa? What does a peer-to-peer network do? And was the eBay acquisition of Skype really one of the worst deals in tech history (spoiler: no it was not)?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff is Under Siege Oct 13, 2023

From catapults to ballista, we explore the world of siege engines. Which ones were real? Which are fantasy? And how did they work?

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Tech News: NPR Says X Isn't Worth It Oct 12, 2023

Last April, National Public Radio (NPR) closed out its Twitter accounts. Six months later, NPR leadership says that the impact to NPR has been negligible. Could this mean more organizations will say goodbye to Musk's platform? Plus, news about a massive DDoS attack, why we'll be seeing a lot more of AI in the near future, and an update on Sam Bankman-Fried's court case.

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Tech News: X Marks the Spot (For Disinformation) Oct 10, 2023

Intelligence researchers lament that X has become so rife with disinformation that there's no good way to use it while tracking tumultuous events like the war in Israel. The FCC is gearing up for a fight with US broadband companies. And did Disney unknowingly use an AI-generated stock image to promote Loki season 2? Plus more!

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Ubisoft and the Skull & Bones Debacle Oct 09, 2023

Back in 2020, we did a three-part series on the history of Ubisoft. What's been going on since then? And what's the story behind the troubled development of the pirate-themed game Skull & Bones?

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TechStuff Classic: The id Software Story Part Two Oct 06, 2023

From humble beginnings to massive success, we follow the rest of the id Software story. When did the founders leave and why? And what's going on there now?

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Tech News: MrBeast Gets Deepfaked On TikTok Oct 05, 2023

In an episode with perhaps the most SEO-friendly title in TechStuff history, we learn about how someone used an AI-generated version of YouTuber MrBeast to advertise a scammy deal, how the FTC alleges that Amazon used a secret algorithm to fix prices and squash competition, and how Facebook Messenger users proved that Meta's tool for AI-generated stickers might need a bit more work.

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More of the Ig Nobel Prize Winners Oct 04, 2023

A slightly sick Jonathan is back to talk about some past winners of the Ig Nobel Prize. Learn about how a wasabi-spraying alarm could save lives, how an inventor planned to recreate a classic cartoon trap, and how a bra might be just the thing during the next pandemic.

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Smart Talks with IBM - Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business Oct 03, 2023

Open-source innovation is the future of AI. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford discuss the open-source AI community with Jeff Boudier, head of product and growth at Hugging Face. They chat about the history and future of open-source AI, its critical importance to AI progress, the IBM watsonx partnership with Hugging Face, and how businesses can leverage open-source AI for their specific needs.

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Rerun: Data Preservation and Destruction Oct 02, 2023

It's hard to hold onto information. Paradoxically, it can also be hard to get rid of it. In this episode, we look at why long-term data preservation is a challenge, and the lengths people will go to in order to clear out digital information.

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TechStuff Classic: The id Software Story Part One Sep 29, 2023

They made games like Doom and Quake, but where did id Software come from? In this episode, we explore the origins of a major name in computer games.

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Tech News: Hackers Gotta Hack Sep 28, 2023

Chinese-backed hackers are infiltrating computer systems by compromising routers. Some security researchers say that modern GPUs can steal pixels right off a web site. And Microsoft encounters yet more resistance regarding its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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The Ig Nobel Prize Sep 27, 2023

In 1991, the editor of a satirical science journal launched an award for the scientifically ridiculous (and ridiculed), the Ig Nobel Prize. Learn how it all got started and some of the early tech-related prize winners!

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Tech News: The FCC Says Net Neutrality is Back on the Menu Sep 26, 2023

During the administration of Barack Obama, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) tried to codify net neutrality into US law. Then, during the Trump administration, the new FCC stripped net neutrality out again. This week, the FCC once again tries to establish an official US stance on net neutrality. Plus more news!

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The High Tech Heist Sep 25, 2023

On September 11th, 2023, MGM Resorts International posted that the company experienced a "cybersecurity issue." That issue links to two different hacker groups, a ransomware attack, and a similar incident that happened to another major casino company earlier in the year. This is the story so far.

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TechStuff Classic: Tech Memes Sep 22, 2023

What is a meme? What are some of the notable tech memes, and where do they come from? How does something become a meme?

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How Two Major Fires Changed US Patent Law Sep 21, 2023

A fire in 1836 wiped out nearly every patent on file in the United States. How did the patent office rebuild, and how did a second fire in 1877 change things even more?

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The Origins of the US Patent Office Sep 20, 2023

US founding father Thomas Jefferson gets the credit for establishing the first process in the US for filing and granting patents. But how did patent law change in those early years, and why does Jonathan say the patent office was like the Game of Thrones?

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Smart Talks with IBM - Transformations in AI: why foundation models are the future Sep 19, 2023

Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the conceptual underpinnings of modern AI with Dr. David Cox, VP of AI Models at IBM Research. They talk foundation models, self-supervised machine learning, and the practical applications of AI and data platforms like watsonx in business and technology.

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How Integrated Technologies and a Startup Mentality are Delivering on the Promise of Omnichannel Retail: A Conversation with Seemantini Godbole Sep 19, 2023

A world where customers can buy everything they want, whenever and wherever they want isn’t 100% there—but it’s pretty close. And perhaps no company has been up for that challenge as much as Lowe’s.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, I had the chance to sit down with Seemantini Godbole, EVP and CIO of Lowe’s Companies, Inc., whose early start as an engineer has fueled problem-solving throughout her career. From helping customers prepare for projects via virtual appointments and designs, to making sure their local stores have the physical products needed to complete them, Seemantini is arming Lowe’s teams with the technology solutions to infuse more joy into home improvement without the usual friction.

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A Conversation with Surf Air Mobility Sep 18, 2023

Jonathan sits down with Sudhin Shahani of Surf Air Mobility, who recently went public to talk about the future of travel. What is Regional Air Mobility? Why is Surf Air Mobility electrifying planes? And how might this affect how you handle short-range travel in the future?

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TechStuff Classic: The Story of Comdex Sep 15, 2023

It was once the computing conference to attend. Today, it's rapidly fading from memory. How did Comdex begin and what happened to it?

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Tech News: Apple Introduces the iPhone 15. Tari Calls it the iPhone 14. Sep 14, 2023

Apple's iPhone 15 reveal fails to impress my producer Tari. Google's antitrust trial is underway. The government starts to ask questions about AI. And much more!

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Simplicable's Fundamental Principles of Technology Sep 13, 2023

A blog site called Simplicable outlines several "fundamental principles" of technology. We take a look at a few of them, talk about what they mean, and how they relate not just to tech but how we incorporate tech into our lives.

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Tech News: Google's Matter of Anti-Trust Sep 12, 2023

Today, the US Department of Justice begins its anti-trust case against Google. Should it matter if Google commands more than 90% of the web search market share? Plus, a cybersecurity issue creates a huge headache for MGM Resorts and a former Apple employee brings RICO charges against the company.

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Did AI Write This? Sep 11, 2023

Figuring out if artificial intelligence wrote a block of text can be tricky. Some companies have created tools that claim to determine if text was likely the product of a human author or AI. But as we have learned, these tools aren't reliable. What makes it so difficult to tell who wrote what?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes Transmitter Hunting - Part Two Sep 08, 2023

Joe McCormick and Jonathan continue their discussion about radio waves, transmitters and radio direction finding. How can you locate a transmitter and what is fox hunting?

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Tech News: A Perfect Storm Led to Microsoft's Big Breach Sep 07, 2023

How were hackers able to access important email systems belonging to big targets like the US Department of State? It turns out it was a perfect set of circumstances that Microsoft failed to address. Plus, we have a bunch of AI news, the FAA okays delivery drones flying beyond line of sight, and lots more!

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What is USENET? Sep 06, 2023

Before the World Wide Web, savvy computer users were flocking to USENET to participate in discussions on everything from the latest advance in computing to the worst jokes you could imagine. USENET is still around today. So what the heck is it?

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Smart Talks with IBM - AI for Business: Multiplying the impact of AI Sep 05, 2023

As businesses adopt AI, a new era of problem-solving, innovation, and creative decision-making can be brought to scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the future of AI in enterprise business AI for business with Kareem Yusuf, senior vice president of product management and growth for IBM software. They discuss the advent of foundation models, how AI can transform data storage and decision-making, and how next-generation AI platforms like watsonx from IBM can empower businesses to use AI at scale.

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Rerun: The Robots Are Coming for Your Job! Sep 04, 2023

Are robots and automated systems going to replace human workers? And if so, what then? The fear about automation has a long history and it's not an irrational fear.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes Transmitter Hunting - Part One Sep 01, 2023

Joe McCormick and Jonathan continue their discussion about radio waves, transmitters and radio direction finding. How can you locate a transmitter and what is fox hunting?

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Tech News: Meta Ignores its Oversight Board Aug 31, 2023

Meta's Oversight Board recommended that the company suspend a Cambodian leader's account, but the company has declined to acquiesce to the request. Plus, X is rolling out some new features soon, Google is ending a subscription service and Sony is preparing to charge gamers more for PlayStation Plus.

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Why are the ice cream machines at McDonald's "always" broken? Aug 30, 2023

We've all been there. It's a hot day and all we want is a cone of soft serve ice cream. But the person behind the cash register solemnly informs us the ice cream machine is out of order. What's going on? We learn about the ice cream machines used at McDonald's franchises and how service agreements, bad technical manuals and copyright law mess everything up.

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Tech News: AI Getting Armed and More Dangerous Aug 29, 2023

As US Senator Chuck Schumer prepares to hold a forum on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, the US Army and Air Force are each seeking to incorporate AI and robotics in combat operations. Plus, Elon Musk livestreams himself showing off the latest build of Tesla's FSD mode to mixed results.

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New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon Aug 29, 2023

Smart Talks with IBM returns this September 5th. This season, host Malcolm Gladwell and a team of correspondents from Pushkin Industries explore how businesses can integrate AI into their workflows — to help them do exponentially more — drive real change, and thrive in this new era of AI.

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Bad Predictions in Tech Aug 28, 2023

It turns out that it's not easy to predict what's next to happen in tech. We look at some famously off-the-mark predictions, including some that have been misunderstood or misattributed to the wrong person so that we can set the record straight.

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TechStuff Classic: How Video Game Emulators Work Aug 25, 2023

Have you ever wanted to play classic games from old consoles or arcade machines on your computer? Then you need a video game emulator. But are they legal?

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Tech News: Trump's Interview on X Gets 74 Million Views. Sort of. Aug 24, 2023

Did Trump's interview really get 74 million views on X? (Probably not). American workers say TSMC management is to blame for delays with construction at the Arizona fabrication facility. Nvidia makes serious bank from AI, and lots more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: What is a Unicorn? Aug 23, 2023

In 2013, venture capitalist Aileen Lee coined the term "unicorn" for startups. What makes a startup a unicorn? How rare are they? And how do investors assign value to a company that might not actually do anything?

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Tech News: Could the US Government Take Control of TikTok? Aug 22, 2023

A leaked draft agreement from 2022 reveals that US government agencies seek to have extensive oversight into and control over several TikTok operations. Microsoft hopes that handing cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft will save the Activision Blizzard acquisition. And the voice of Mario is changing. Plus more!

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An Update on The Metaverse Aug 21, 2023

What's the state of the metaverse? In late 2021, dozens of companies started to push hard to become players in creating the metaverse. But how many stuck with it? Has any progress been made? And who the heck wants this to be a thing?

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TechStuff Classic: Authentication Tech and You Aug 18, 2023

What is authentication? Why is it important? And what are engineers doing to make it better?

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Tech News: Superconductivity and Hype Cycles and TikTok, oh my! Aug 17, 2023

Researchers have some disappointing news about that wonder material that appeared to be superconductive at room temperatures. Gartner says that generative AI is about to take the plunge toward the trough of disillusionment. And New York City says city workers can't have TikTok on their work phones.

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Rerun: It's a (Crypto) Ponzi Scheme! Aug 16, 2023

The Ponzi scheme is an old trick, but it's being used in new ways. Learn how this well worn scam is being tailored for the age of cryptocurrency, and the red flags you should be on the lookout for.

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Tech News: SBF Goes to Jail Aug 15, 2023

A judge has revoked Sam Bankman-Fried's house arrest order and SBF will now have to go to jail to await trial. We've also got a ton of AI news to talk about, including how hackers were able to get chatbots to break their own rules just using words.

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The History of Vending Machines Aug 14, 2023

The first vending machine in recorded history wasn't for soft drinks or snacks. It was for holy water. And how did an English radical think a vending machine was the loophole he was looking for? We look back on the weird history of vending machines.

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TechStuff Classic: The History of MP3 Players Aug 11, 2023

How did the humble MP3 player get its start? When did the iPod take over as the dominant brand? And what's the MP3 Player business like today?

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Tech News: The Supreme Court Hands Epic a Setback Aug 10, 2023

The US Supreme Court declined a recent request from Epic regarding the company's ongoing legal battles with Apple. Disney is getting ready to hike subscription fees (again) on Disney+ and other streaming services. And some astronomers worry that slamming spacecraft into oncoming asteroids might not actually remove the risk of catastrophe.

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TechStuff Tidbits: The One About APIs Aug 09, 2023

What is an API? Where did the term come from? What does an API do, and why are they important for developers?

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Tech News: AI Versus The Pope Aug 08, 2023

Pope Francis has called for a day of global reflection on AI. Security researchers warn of technology that can decode keystrokes just from sound alone. Zoom changes its terms of use after customers bring up concerns about using call data to train AI models. And much more!

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Rerun: TechStuff Looks Inside the Black Box Aug 07, 2023

In tech, a black box is any technology that hides the processes that take input and generate output. We see what goes in, we see what comes out but what's going on inside? We look at the black box problem in tech.

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TechStuff Classic: The Circuit City Story Part 2 Aug 04, 2023

Once the Wards Company, Circuit City really established its identity decades after it was founded. How did the company grow and ultimately die, and what comes next?

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Tech News: Microsoft vs. Hackers Aug 03, 2023

A security company CEO has some harsh words for Microsoft and the security it relies on for its Azure cloud platform. Microsoft itself warns that Russian hackers are using Microsoft Teams to target a small number of organizations in an effort to get login credentials. And the FBI finds that the FBI was partly responsible for illegal activity.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Superconductivity and LK-99 Aug 02, 2023

What does it mean for a material to be superconductive? Did a team of South Korean researchers create a revolutionary superconductive material? And what would that mean for the world?

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Tech News: X's Sign Becomes An Ex Sign Aug 01, 2023

Elon Musk's X company installed an enormous, illuminated "X" sign at the company HQ, and then took it down a couple of days later. Meta is preparing to launch some AI chatbots, including an AI Abe Lincoln. And a court in Europe is forcing Meta to reveal the identity of an anonymous user. Plus lots more!

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Machine Learning and Catastrophic Forgetting Jul 31, 2023

While an elephant may never forget, the same cannot be said for artificial neural networks. What is catastrophic forgetting, how does it affect artificial intelligence and how are engineers trying to solve the problem?

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TechStuff Classic: The Circuit City Story Part 1 Jul 28, 2023

Do you remember the electronics superstore called Circuit City? If you shopped in the 80s and 90s, the answer is probably yes. How did it get started?

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Tech News: X Gon' Take It Away From Ya Jul 27, 2023

X.com will require brands to spend at least $1,000 per month on advertising or else risk losing the verified checkmark on the platform. A city in China has temporarily banned Tesla vehicles. Meta had a very good Q2. And scientists claim they have made a massive breakthrough with superconductors. Plus lots more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: Biometrics Jul 26, 2023

Amazon is rolling out palm scanner technology to Whole Foods grocery stores. What's the story on biometrics, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of the technology?

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Tech News: Elon Musk X's Out Twitter Jul 25, 2023

Elon Musk has changed Twitter to X, and a lot of people are puzzled and unhappy about it. Plus, the ESRB wants to make sure you're old enough to play that video game. And Apple faces another massive lawsuit due to its app store practices. And more!

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Little Boy and Fat Man Jul 24, 2023

With the film Oppenheimer released to theaters, it's time to talk about the tech of the atomic bombs. What set the two apart? How did they work? And how did Oppenheimer feel about his achievements?

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TechStuff Classic: How Magnetic Storage Works Jul 21, 2023

Learn about the amazing world of magnets and how super smart people figured out we could use them to store data. From old wire recordings to magnetic hard drives, we look at the science and tech behind magnetic data storage.

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Tech News: World Famous Hacker Passes Away Jul 20, 2023

Hacker Kevin Mitnick passed away this week. Back in the 1990s, Mitnick upset a lot of powerful companies by infiltrating their computer systems and became a hero to some and a villain to others. In other news, we've got a lot more AI stories, plus Ukraine authorities bust up a huge botnet operation.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Perpetual Motion and Thermodynamics Jul 19, 2023

We've all heard that perpetual motion machines are impossible (at least as far as our understanding of the universe goes) but why? We look at how our understanding of thermodynamics forbids perpetual motion machines to be a thing. And I bungle the lyrics to a Faith Hill song.

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Tech News: Microsoft Scrambles to Save Activision Deal Jul 19, 2023

Microsoft's contract to purchase Activision Blizzard expires today, and Reuters reports that the company is trying to get an extension on the agreement while navigating regulatory hurdles. A CEO predicts that AI will eliminate outsourced programmer jobs in India in the near future. And the NYPD plans to use flying robots to warn citizens of imminent danger.

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Hamlet and the Apprehension of AI Jul 17, 2023

A developer has created an AI chatbot designed to help hackers create malicious code and content. Was this inevitable? Beyond that, the "good" versions of AI continue to produce troublesome content. What would Hamlet have to say about that?

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TechStuff Classic: Bad Computer Bugs Jul 14, 2023

Software bugs range from annoying to catastrophic. It's time to explore some of the most famous flaws in computer history!

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Tech News: Concerns about AI on the Rise Jul 13, 2023

From Hollywood to India, today's tech stories largely focus on how AI is disrupting businesses and the consequences that follow. Plus, we learn about Amazon asking the EU for reclassification, Microsoft moving forward on buying Activision Blizzard, and Chinese hackers gaining access to email accounts belonging to two dozen government agencies in the US and Europe.

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Whatever happened to RSS? Jul 12, 2023

Once upon a time, the RSS icon was a common sight on web pages. But these days, it's rare to see the friendly widget on the web. So what happened? Why has RSS faded away across much of the web landscape?

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Tech News: TikTok in the Crosshairs Jul 11, 2023

Leaders in the US and Australia continue to view TikTok critically. The US state of Massachusetts proposes a law that would make it illegal for data brokers to buy and sell cellular location data. And protestors in San Francisco are sabotaging self-driving cars through the careful application of traffic cones.

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Chaos in the Microblogging Space Jul 10, 2023

Meta sees Twitter's struggles as an opportunity and has launched Threads. Meanwhile, services like Mastodon, Bluesky and Hive Social have attracted former Twitter users seeking an alternative. What's the state of microblogging, and will Threads become the new dominant platform?

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TechStuff Classic: Augmenting Your Reality Jul 07, 2023

What is AR and how does it work? Learn about augmented reality's history and future!

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Tech News: Meta Pulls at Twitter's Threads Jul 07, 2023

Twitter upsets lots of users with strange changes in process. Meta launches its Twitter competitor Threads. France passes a surveillance law that can turn a citizen's gadgets into devices that spy on them. And more!

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An Overview of Carbon Fiber Jul 05, 2023

What is carbon fiber? What makes it special? Is it really stronger than steel? And what are some good (and maybe bad) applications for carbon fiber?

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Rerun: Fireworks, Part Two Jul 04, 2023

Where does the color come from in fireworks? How are those giant displays choreographed? We conclude our discussion on fireworks.

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Rerun: TechStuff Lights Some Fireworks Jul 03, 2023

How do fireworks work? From the basics to fully choreographed displays, we take a look at the tech of making stuff go boom.

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TechStuff Classic: The Worst Hacking Scenes from Hollywood, Part Two Jul 01, 2023

Shannon Morse and Jonathan continue their conversation about some of the worst hacking scenes in Hollywood history and how with a little adjustment they could be more accurate.

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RERUN: How 3-D Glasses Work Jun 30, 2023

In this classic episode from 2009, Chris and Jonathan talk about 3-D glasses, awful movies from the 1980s, and whether or not 3D would become the future of television. (Narrator's voice: It did not).

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TechStuff Tidbits: What's the difference between Intel and AMD CPUs? Jun 28, 2023

Intel and AMD have a common history, but each company has gone its own way in chip design. Why are Intel chips and AMD chips not compatible? And is there one type of chip that's better than all the rest?

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TechStuff Tidbits: A Bit about Bits Jun 27, 2023

What makes an 8-bit system different from a 16-bit system? Or a 64-bit system? We look at what this actually means, and how a small jump in bits results in a huge jump in the number of values those bits can represent.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Logic Gates and Headache Medication Jun 26, 2023

Jonathan is loopy, but he's also logical. Or he tries to be. Between pop culture references and dad jokes, Jonathan explains what logic gates are and how they work.

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TechStuff Classic: The Worst Hacking Scenes from Hollywood Jun 23, 2023

Hacking isn't as glamorous or exciting as movies and television make it seem. Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about the worst examples of hacking in films and TV.

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Tech News: Musk vs Zuckerberg in a Cage Match??? Jun 22, 2023

Elon Musk called out Mark Zuckerberg to fight in a cage match, and Zuckerberg said he's down for it. Will we get a billionaire on billionaire beatdown? Probably not, but it's fun to talk about. Plus, Amazon faces scrutiny on two different fronts and Reddit chaos continues.

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TechStuff Tidbits: What does CPU architecture actually mean? Jun 21, 2023

What are the components that make up a CPU? What does it mean if a manufacturer used a 5 nm process to fabricate a chip? And is a multi-core processor always better than a single-core processor?

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Redditors Select John Oliver as Symbol of Revolution Jun 20, 2023

Thousands of subreddits continue to protest Reddit leaders' decisions to change API rules, and they have chosen the image of John Oliver to serve as protest. Plus Apple tells employees not to use chatbots and the EU makes some new rules for device manufacturers that will require big changes.

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IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts Jun 19, 2023

Education has the power to show students a path they’d never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs with Dr. Derrick Warren, Associate Dean at the Southern University College of Business. They talk about the partnership between IBM SkillsBuild and Southern University to co-create a cybersecurity leadership center for HBCU students and discuss how exposure to first-experiences inspires creativity.

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TechStuff Classic: The Pixar Story: Part 3 Jun 16, 2023

What has Pixar been up to over the last decade? Which Pixar film has had an underwhelming performance at the box office? And what comes next?

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Tech News: Google Warns Employees Not to Use AI Chatbots (Including Google's) Jun 15, 2023

Why are Google staff being told to avoid using AI chatbots when the company makes one? How are governments around the world tackling risks associated with AI and misinformation? And why is Twitter getting kicked out of its offices in Boulder, Colorado?

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TechStuff Tidbits: What was the first text-based adventure game? Jun 14, 2023

Back in my day, computer games didn't have fancy graphics or immersive sound. They just had plain old text, and we liked it! We look at the origins of the text-based adventure game and how these games are a creative challenge to make.

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Tech News: Reddit Goes Dark Jun 13, 2023

Thousands of subreddits have switched to private in protest of Reddit's recent policy change regarding its API. Plus, Twitter's new CEO attempts to rally the troops, Microsoft faces more opposition to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and more.

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Where did E3 go? Jun 13, 2023

The 2023 E3 event was supposed to happen this week, but like last year the event never happened. Now some are saying it may never happen again. What brought about the decline of E3?

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TechStuff Classic: The Pixar Story: Part 2 Jun 09, 2023

How did the success of Toy Story affect Pixar the company? Why was there tension between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner? And what happens when Disney and Pixar merge?

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The Origin and Impact of Deepfake Technology Jun 08, 2023

Deepfakes create a dangerous situation -- how can we trust that a recording is the real McCoy when machines can make such convincing fakes? From the history of deepfake technology to the liar's dividend, we learn about the evolution of the tech and the problems it creates.

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What was the first mp3? Jun 07, 2023

When developing the mp3 compression algorithm, engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg used a specific song to tweak settings and get them just right. What was that song? And why does Jonathan not like it?

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Tech News: Apple Shares Its (Very Expensive) Vision Jun 07, 2023

Yesterday, Apple finally unveiled its mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, which will set you back $3,500 in 2024. Plus, we learn about some new challenges in the crypto world as well as reports about whether or not aliens have visited us.

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The Epic Origins of Teddy Ruxpin Jun 06, 2023

In late 1985, a company called Worlds of Wonder introduced a new toy -- a teddy bear that could tell stories and sing. It could blink and move its mouth. And it turned out not to be a teddy bear at all. This is the long and winding road that leads to Teddy Ruxpin.

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TechStuff Classic: The Pixar Story: Part 1 Jun 02, 2023

How did the Pixar studio get started? How did it evolve from a small operation to a power player in the Disney empire? And how has the company led innovation in animation?

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Tech News: Why You Shouldn't Use AI Instead of People for Your Hotline Jun 01, 2023

An organization in charge of a hotline to help people with eating disorders finds out that chatbots aren't a good substitute for a human operator. A judge in Texas explains that generative AI has no place in his courtroom. And Meta and Amazon both face some challenges around the world.

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Getting in Touch with Touchscreens May 31, 2023

What's the difference between a capacitive and a resistive touchscreen? Which came first? And are there other types of touchscreen technologies?

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Tech News: ChatGPT Lands Lawyer in Legal Trouble May 30, 2023

A lawyer finds out the hard way that ChatGPT isn't a reliable legal assistant. Nvidia's CEO says that, with the help of AI, anyone can be a programmer now. And China plans to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Plus more!

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TechStuff Remembers Grace Hopper May 29, 2023

Grace Hopper was a Navy officer, a teacher, a computer programmer and a legend in the tech field. We look back on her life and achievements.

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TechStuff Classic: How Tech Could Make Better Chocolate May 26, 2023

Temple University scientists have found a new way to improve chocolate and it involves electric fields. Learn about the technology and physics behind improving a nearly perfect food.

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Twitter Serves as a Shaky Stage for a Presidential Campaign Announcement May 25, 2023

Twitter hit some technical snags yesterday while Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis announced his 2024 campaign. OpenAI's CEO issues a bit of a warning to the EU regarding AI regulation. And Sony has a new gaming peripheral on the horizon.

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The Sad Tale of Microsoft Zune May 24, 2023

Microsoft jumped into the mp3 player space a little late. Apple had been producing iPods for five years when the first Zune hit shelves. But that was just the beginning of a series of problems Microsoft encountered. We explore the sad (and short) story of the Zune.

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Tech News: Meta Takes a Loss on Giphy May 24, 2023

Meta sells Giphy for a fraction of what it paid just a few years ago. Spain's government has it out for end-to-end encryption. And the US Surgeon General advises families about the potential dangers of social media. Plus more!

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Streaming Services that Sunk May 22, 2023

While the streaming media landscape is crowded, it could be worse. In this episode, we look at some streaming services that didn't stand the test of time. From platforms that were a bad idea from the start to ones that were victims of corporate mergers, we find out what went wrong.

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TechStuff Classic: How the Disney Magic Works May 20, 2023

After my recent (tenth) cruise on the Disney Cruise line, I decided to look into what makes the ship work.How does it steady itself in rough seas? How much is automated?

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Tech News: Montana Bans TikTok But Will It Work? May 19, 2023

The state of Montana has said that, starting January 1st of next year, the app TikTok is banned statewide. How will the state enforce the rules? Is this an overreaction to TikTok? And will the law stand up to legal challenges? Plus lots of news about AI because why not?

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Reflecting on Resolutions May 17, 2023

Screen resolution can be confusing. What do all those numbers mean, and is bigger necessarily better? We go over some of the more common screen resolutions out there and talk about how (and when) they make a difference.

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Tech News: Elon Musk Names His Twitter Successor May 16, 2023

Last week, Elon Musk revealed he had tapped Linda Yaccarino to be the next Twitter CEO. But Musk won't be leaving Twitter completely. And now Tesla shareholders want him to create a succession plan at that company. Plus we get a bunch of updates on AI news, as well as some good news for Microsoft.

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The Net Neutrality War May 15, 2023

The idea behind net neutrality is pretty simple -- fair access to legal content for all consumers regardless of what ISP they use. But how do you implement this idea? That's become the focus of a massive political battle in the United States that's been going on for two decades.

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TechStuff Classic: AI Assistants and You May 12, 2023

From Amazon to Google to Apple, companies are creating digital assistants to make our lives easier. What's the technology behind them and are they safe to use?

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Tech News: You Got AI On My Google Search May 11, 2023

Google has announced a ton of stuff at the 2023 I/O event, including how AI will show up in future Google searches if you opt into it. We also learn how Microsoft's deal to buy Activision is going, how YouTube is discouraging ad-blockers and how one influencer is using AI to make clones of herself for people to date. For a fee, of course.

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The Godfather of AI is Worried About AI May 10, 2023

Dr. Geoffrey Hinton recently retired from Google, saying that he wanted to be able to speak freely about his concerns regarding artificial intelligence without having to consider the impact to his employer. So what is the Godfather of AI worried about?

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Tech News: Faking the Deepfakes May 09, 2023

Defendants in court cases are trying the deepfake defense and judges are not having it. Think twice before you commit a huge investment into AI companies. SBF is asking courts to throw out most of the charges against him. And Peter Thiel has some icy plans after his demise.

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Rerun: How the Great Movie Ride Worked May 08, 2023

Special guest Jack Pattillo joins the show to talk about the former Disney Hollywood Studios attraction, The Great Movie Ride. From immersive storytelling to the implementation of a new kind of animatronic, Jack and Jonathan explore this long-gone ride.

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TechStuff Classic: How the Kepler Telescope Works May 05, 2023

The Kepler Telescope has detected hundreds of exoplanets in our galaxy. What's the story behind it and how does it work?

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Tech News: May the Fourth be With You May 04, 2023

Sadly, we don't have any Star Wars news today. But we do have tons about AI, Meta facing governmental scrutiny, Microsoft making a questionable decision with regard to Edge and lots more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: I Got Got May 03, 2023

Recently, I mentioned in a Tech News episode that the FBI and the FCC are warning folks to stay away from public charging stations for mobile devices. But it turns out that warning by be like a certain Shakespearean comedy: Much Ado About Nothing.

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Tech News: IBM Considers AI Over New Hires May 02, 2023

IBM's CEO reveals that the company has paused on hiring approximately 7,800 people in order to consider AI for those roles instead. A pioneer in deep learning is concerned about the potential dangers of AI. And the Web celebrates 30 years of being in the public domain.

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The Art and Science of Designing a Car May 01, 2023

What process does Nissan follow when designing a new vehicle? We dive into the complicated process of going from concept to finished vehicle and learn how Nissan combines cutting edge technology with traditional artistic expression to get there.

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TechStuff Classic: Shh! How Soundproofing Works Apr 28, 2023

Producer Noel Brown joins the show to talk about the science, theory and practice of soundproofing. How does sound work? How can you protect a room from sound?

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Tech News: Using ChatGPT to Win the Lottery Apr 27, 2023

A man in Thailand claims that, with a little coaxing, ChatGPT helped him pick winning numbers for the lottery. Plus we hear a lot of other stories about AI, how Meta had a very good first quarter after laying off 21,000 people, and why Netflix might be worried after rolling out a password sharing crackdown initiative in Spain.

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TechStuff Tidbits: What the Heck is a Qubit? Apr 26, 2023

What is a quantum bit, and how is it different from a normal bit? What kinds of problems are quantum computers good at solving? And how many dumb jokes can Jonathan shove into this episode?

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Tech News: The Blue Badge of Dishonor Apr 25, 2023

In less than a week, Twitter's blue checkmark went from a desired status symbol to a mark people want to avoid at all costs. What happened? Plus, news on GM phasing out the Chevy Bolt, Google abandoning a mega campus project and an update on the Apple vs Epic legal battle.

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Hallucinating with AI Apr 24, 2023

What is an AI hallucination? What causes a chatbot to go off script and invent stuff? And is AI's tendency to rewrite history a bug or a feature?

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TechStuff Classic: The Problem With Ads Part Two Apr 21, 2023

Jonathan and Ben continue their conversation about online ads. Is it wrong to use ad blockers? Or is it wrong to block people who block ads?

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Tech News: SpaceX's Starship Gets Off the Ground, Then Explodes Apr 20, 2023

The test launch of SpaceX's Starship was a success despite the fact that the launch vehicle later exploded high above the Gulf of Mexico. There are more battles happening around the subject of artificial intelligence. And if you used Facebook between 2007 and 2022, you can file a claim to get a share in a massive class action lawsuit.

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The Rebirth of Vinyl Apr 20, 2023

Vinyl sales were on the decline from the 1980s to the mid 2000s, but since 2006 sales have been on the rise. What's the history of vinyl, and what makes this format special?

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Tech News: The AI Headlines Keep On Coming Apr 18, 2023

Is Elon Musk working on a kinder, gentler AI? Could Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI take a huge chunk out of Google? And how do artists protect themselves against deepfakes?

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What Are Zero Day Attacks? Apr 17, 2023

Over the weekend, Google rolled out a patch to Google Chrome. It addresses a zero-day vulnerability. But what are zero-day vulnerabilities and zero-day attacks? We learn about the definition and history of this powerful type of hacker attack.

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TechStuff Classic: The Problem with Ads Part One Apr 14, 2023

Online advertising has been a bit of a problem for a long time. Join Jonathan and Ben as they talk about ads, ad blockers and malware.

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Tech News: China Tells AI to Tow the Party Line Apr 14, 2023

China's Cyberspace Administration recommends regulations that would prevent AI from upsetting the country's political apple cart. Plus, why did Elon Musk buy 10,000 GPUs? And Meta employees are having a real morale issue for lots of reasons.

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TechStuff Tidbits: CPU Basics Apr 12, 2023

What does a CPU do? What is clock speed? What does it mean to overclock a CPU? And are FLOPS a good thing?

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Tech News: All a Twitter about Tech News Apr 11, 2023

We've got stories about top secret US documents showing up on Discord servers and how Meta's verification system is putting people in danger, but to be honest a LOT of this episode ends up being about the chaos going on over at Twitter.

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Dark Rides 101 Apr 10, 2023

What is a dark ride? What's the oldest dark ride still in operation? How do dark rides use technology to tell stories? And whatever happened to the Tunnel of Love?

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TechStuff Classic: Hacking for Dollars Apr 07, 2023

Hak5 Host Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about hacking as a profession. From white hats to black hats, how do hackers make money?

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Tech News: Meta is working on an AI to make ads better Apr 06, 2023

Meta has plans to launch a commercialized AI product by the end of this year. Apple might have picked the wrong year to get into XR. Binance closes derivative businesses in Australia due to an investigation. And rich lonely people may soon be able to avoid the rest of us on Tinder.

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Razer's Concepts and Vaporware Apr 06, 2023

Razer makes pretty much everything, but this episode is about some of the concepts, prototypes and (arguably) vaporware the company has teased that never became a commercial product. From modular computers to futuristic gaming chairs, we look at some crazy concept hardware that you absolutely cannot buy.

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Tech News: Is ChatGPT Talking About You Behind Your Back? Apr 04, 2023

Germany looks to block ChatGPT out of privacy concerns. Samsung Semiconductor adjusts its own stance on ChatGPT as employees share a bit too much information with the chatbot. And a ChatGPT detector might flag a student's legitimate work as AI material. Plus lots more!

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April Fools' in 2023 Was Pretty Quiet Apr 03, 2023

Not that long ago, tech companies would fall over themselves to participate in gags and jokes on April 1st. Things have calmed down a bit over the last few years, but we're starting to see shenanigans poke through again. We look at a few examples from this year.

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TechStuff Classic: The Great Google Car Crash of 2016 Mar 31, 2023

CarStuff's Scott Benjamin comes on to talk about Google's self-driving car causing its first car accident. What happened? And how will Google prevent future accidents?

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Tech News: Advocates Say We Should Pump the Brakes on AI Mar 30, 2023

A pair of letters signed by more than 1,000 people (maybe) argue that we need to slow down before developing more advanced artificial intelligence models. Plus, did Google cheat off OpenAI's work to build out Bard? And SBF stands accused of bribing Chinese officials to the tune of 40 million dollars.

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Spotlight on Gordon Moore Mar 29, 2023

Gordon Moore, the man behind Moore's Law, passed away on March 24, 2023. We look at his life and contributions to tech.

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Tech News: Is TikTok's Fate Sealed? Mar 28, 2023

An analyst predicts that there's a 90% chance the US will ban TikTok unless there are drastic changes at the company. A legend in the tech industry passes away. And why does NVidia's CTO say that cryptocurrencies serve no use in society?

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Rerun: How Medieval Warfare Led to the Lawnmower Mar 27, 2023

We learn who invented the lawnmower, how lawnmowers evolved, and why we even have lawns in the first place. Hint: it has to do with castles in the Middle Ages.

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TechStuff Classic: Weather Tech, Part 2 Mar 24, 2023

How are weather predictions made? How does the tech used in meteorology work? And can we control the weather?

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Tech News: Google's AI Admits it Plagiarizes Mar 23, 2023

Google Bard admitted that it took data from an article in Tom's Hardware without attribution. ChatGPT and Bard both prove they can't tell the difference between real news and a joke. And TikTok's CEO appears before Congress to answer some tough questions.

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TechStuff Tidbits: How Tech Startups Get Funding Mar 22, 2023

How do tech entrepreneurs go from having an idea to turning it into a successful business? We look at the process of funding a tech startup and what might convince someone to invest in a long shot.

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Tech News: Samsung Vulnerabilities and Drastic Measures Mar 21, 2023

Vulnerabilities in Samsung-produced chipsets may require you to remove the phone from your smartphone. Plus we learn about a bunch of new AI stories, including a company that can generate video based off text input. Plus a watchdog group in Germany brings accusations against Meta and German politicians. And more!

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Thought Experiments and Philosophical Problems in Tech Mar 20, 2023

From a pair of generals paralyzed by bad communication to a trolley hurtling out of control, we look at some classic thought experiments and how they pertain to technology. Plus, are we living in a simulation?

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TechStuff Classic:Weather Tech, Part 1 Mar 17, 2023

How are weather predictions made? How does the tech used in meteorology work? And can we control the weather?

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Tech News: OpenAI's New GPT Won't Destroy The World. Probably. Mar 16, 2023

There's a new version of GPT out in the wild and it has some interesting new features (and familiar problems). Chinese company Baidu's version of a chatbot fails to inspire investors. And TikTok faces new demands that it sever all ties with its Chinese parent company. Plus more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: The First Flight Simulator Mar 15, 2023

While modern flight simulators can be incredibly complicated and rely on powerful computer systems, the very first flight simulator didn't have any computers at all. Instead, it relied on stuff you'd normally find in a pipe organ. We learn about Edwin Link and his incredible flight simulator.

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Tech News: Happy Pi Day! Let's Catch Up Mar 14, 2023

We've got a lot of updates for ongoing news stories in tech. Meta plans more layoffs, New South Wales debates banning TikTok on government devices, Sony argues that Microsoft is untrustworthy, and more.

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What Was SVB And Why Did It Fail? Mar 13, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, was a financial pillar in the tech sector. So how did a company that helped countless startups launch fail in less than two days? We look at the history of SVB, what happened, and how it relates to banks like Silvergate and Signature failing.

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TechStuff Classic: How Solar Towers Work Mar 11, 2023

What are solar towers? How do they generate electricity? What's the future of solar power?

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Tech News: Tech Knows Where You Are Mar 10, 2023

Senators show concern about how the FBI collected geolocation data without going through normal procedures. Google pays out a large settlement relating to how the company handled location tracking. Plus we have stories about facial recognition tech, how Tesla is under scrutiny for accidents (and for steering wheels popping off of SUVs) and more.

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Love the internet? Thank women! Mar 08, 2023

Bridget Todd host of There Are No Girls on the Internet steps in for Jonathan to celebrate women in tech for International Women's Day.

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Tech News: Is TikTok's Clock Running Down in the US? Mar 07, 2023

The US Senate introduces a bill that could give the President the power to ban TikTok (and other foreign tech products and services). Microsoft introduces an AI platform for enterprises. Cambridge Analytica resurfaces in the news down under. And Meta plans to hold more layoffs soon. Plus more!

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Revisiting Crypto Ponzi Schemes Mar 06, 2023

The Ponzi scheme is a classic high-stakes con game that can net a scammer a lot of money, but at considerable risk. We take a look at the Terraform Labs collapse of 2022 and learn what factors led to its downfall and why its co-founder is on the run.

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TechStuff Classic: Apple vs the FBI Mar 04, 2023

What does the FBI want Apple to do and why do so many tech experts oppose it? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.

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Tech News: AI is Either Dumb or it is Changing the World or Both Mar 02, 2023

There seems to be a lack of consensus regarding whether or not AI is about to change everything or if it's more hype than substance. We explore several news items that look into this. Plus, the ACLU doesn't think the US should ban TikTok. Airbnb might ban you based on who you hang out with. And DARPA is looking for some new aircraft designs.

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Strange Stuff We Sent To Space Mar 01, 2023

Getting into space is hard, which is why it might surprise you to learn about some of the weird, wild and goofy stuff we've sent up there. From action figures to salmonella to Elon Musk's personal Tesla Roadster, we look at a collection of weird things we've sent to space.

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Tech News: You Got AI in my Tech News Feb 28, 2023

We've got a ton of stories relating to AI to talk about today. Plus, VW's Car-Net service refuses to help detectives track down a stolen car (with a toddler inside it) unless they first pay the $150 reactivation fee. Ford proposes a future where cars repossess themselves. And everyone is banning TikTok.

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Up And Away In My Beautiful Spy Balloon Feb 27, 2023

In early February, 2023, the US shot down a Chinese balloon. The US says the balloon was gathering intelligence while the Chinese claimed it was a weather balloon. We look at the history of spy balloons and how they've evolved over time, as well as the dilemma these balloons put leaders in.

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TechStuff Classic: How LIGO Works Feb 24, 2023

What is LIGO and how did it detect gravitational waves? We explain!

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Tech News: The Supreme Court Nopes Out on Judging Section 230 Feb 23, 2023

The US Supreme Court admits it isn't qualified to make a judgment call on Section 230, which provides protection to online platforms regarding user content. Plus Apple's iOS 17 is rumored to allow users to sideload apps for the first time. And Elon Musk continues to shake things up at Twitter. And more!

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Anonymous and the SovereignDAO Feb 22, 2023

Listener Nathan asked me to explain why the hacktivist group Anonymous would promote SovereignDAO, so in this epic episode we learn about the origins and evolution of Anonymous, how DAOs work, and whether the components of a DAO align with the philosophy of Anonymous.

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Tech News: A Bad PR Week for AI Feb 21, 2023

We've got a bunch of AI-related stories to chat about today, and most of them are bad. From AI deciding who gets laid off to a university leaning on AI to craft a sensitive message to students and beyond, we see how artificial intelligence is creating real problems. Plus, today Microsoft attempts to convince EU regulators to let it purchase Activision Blizzard, an old iPhone sells for an astronomical price and movie studios want redditor names and addresses.

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Rerun: How 3D Audio Works Feb 20, 2023

In the late 19th century, a French experiment demonstrated the power of stereo sound. A century later, experiments in binaural audio would help create rich soundscapes that could immerse the listener in audio environments. We learn about the evolution and tech of 3D audio.

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TechStuff Classic: High Tech at High Speed Feb 17, 2023

Scott Benjamin from CarStuff joins the show to talk about some of the latest tech making its way into cars. What does he think of autonomous vehicles and gesture controls?

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Tech News: Bing Gets Frisky Feb 16, 2023

Are you ready for a Bing fling? Journalists report that Microsoft's AI-boosted Bing service can get a little weird. Or a lot weird. From gaslighting to personal attacks to acting like a stalker, Bing illustrates how AI chatbots might not always be the right tool for the job. Plus news about US politicians going after Big Tech, Lufthansa having a very bad Wednesday and AI taking the controls of an F-16 fighter jet.

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Riding the Hype Cycle With Web3 Feb 15, 2023

It's time once again to revisit the hype cycle and figure out where along the path we might find Web3. And what is Web3? And what the heck is it supposed to do and how is it supposed to work? And why is Jonathan skeptical about the whole thing?

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Smart Talks with IBM: 355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Feb 14, 2023

After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spiciness of space chili peppers.

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100% Invisible Feb 13, 2023

Invisibility cloaks have long been featured in science fiction, but where are we when it comes to science fact? We look at the science behind bending light in interesting ways, and learn how metamaterials could play a part in making something invisible.

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TechStuff Classic: The MOOG Story: Part Two Feb 10, 2023

What is a MOOG synthesizer? How does it work? And did people really say synthesizers didn't make real music?

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Tech News: Google Bard Hits a Wrong Note Feb 09, 2023

Microsoft and Google went head to head with their AI-powered chatbot demonstrations, and Google stumbled. No, Google Bard, the James Webb Space Telescope did not take the first picture of an exoplanet. Plus, some hackers receive sanctions from the US and UK and Nintendo gives us our first look at the new Legend of Zelda game.

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TechStuff Tidbits: A Profile On Alessandro Volta Feb 08, 2023

We credit Alessandro Volta with the invention of the battery, the man who identified electromotive force, and a dude who was interested in swamp bubbles, among other things. We learn a bit about the life and contributions of Volta.

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Tech News: The Chatbot Wars are Coming Feb 07, 2023

It sounds like Microsoft is about to throw down the chatbot gauntlet and Google is responding with its own AI-powered chat program. China isn't going to be left out either. What's in store for the rest of us? Plus news about Big Tech's earnings calls last week and more layoffs in the industry.

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The SxSW Interactive Story Feb 06, 2023

How did a music festival become one of the biggest tech events in the US? We look at the history of SxSW, explore some of the notable (and sometimes disastrous) things that happened there and Jonathan relives one of his worst memories as a professional.

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TechStuff Classic: The MOOG Story (Part One) Feb 03, 2023

What is a MOOG synthesizer? How does it work? And did people really say synthesizers didn't make real music?

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Tech News: US Senator Asks Apple and Google to Ditch TikTok Feb 02, 2023

Senator Michael Bennet is asking Google and Apple to dump TikTok from their app stores. Snap and Meta held their Q4 2022 earnings calls this week with very different results. Plus stories about Google, why AMD's chip prices haven't gone down despite a decline in demand, and how Netflix plans to crack down on account sharing.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Ben Franklin and the Glass Armonica Feb 01, 2023

Only Benjamin Franklin would listen to a musician playing wine glasses and think "I bet I could use technology to make this easier." And he did by inventing the Glass Armonica, an instrument that gained a peculiar reputation for producing ethereal music and . . . health problems?

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Tech News: A Big Week for Big Tech Jan 31, 2023

Several of the major tech companies have earnings calls this week, which will tell us more about how they're doing and where we go from here. Plus, we learn more about the affects of layoffs in tech companies, a paralegal investigates DoNotPay's AI claims and how the three big companies in video games are skipping E3 this year.

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Rerun: Spoofing and Caller ID Jan 31, 2023

How do scam artists disguise their phone numbers when setting up robocalls? We look at Caller ID and spoofing and learn how companies and government agencies are trying to fight back.

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TechStuff Classic: The Philips Story: Part Two Jan 28, 2023

What happened to the Philips company during World War II? How did Philips diversify over the decades? What's next for the company?

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Tech News: AI Blunders and a Liquid-Metal Robot Jan 26, 2023

An academic publisher says that it will not publish academic papers written by ChatGPT. Futurism uncovers more problems with CNET's use of AI to write articles. India pressures Twitter and Google to censor a BBC documentary. And researchers in Hong Kong show off a cool melting robot!

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TechStuff Tidbits: What is a diode? Jan 25, 2023

Diodes are key components in modern electronics, but what are they and what do they do? We take a few minutes to describe diodes and their function.

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Tech News: A Chatbot Earns an MBA (Not Really) Jan 24, 2023

A business school professor says that ChatGPT passed the final exam needed to earn an MBA. Microsoft announces a commitment to a multi-year, multibillion dollar relationship with OpenAI. And Elon Musk says that Twitter will offer an ad-free subscription level in the future. Plus more!

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The Story of OpenAI Jan 24, 2023

With ChatGPT in the news, I thought it was high time we take a look at OpenAI -- the company behind the controversial chatbot. From its founding in 2015 to its shift to a "capped-profit" company, we look at the organization founded with the goal of creating AI that's beneficial for humanity.

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TechStuff Classic: The Philips Story: Part One Jan 21, 2023

Who founded the electronics company Philips? Why did it nearly go bankrupt in less than five years? And who saved it?

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Tech News: Commanding Chatbots to Make Malware Jan 20, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers discover that, with a little bullying, they could convince ChatGPT to make some nasty malware. Plus workers in Kenya suffered to make ChatGPT less toxic. Meta faces fines in the EU for WhatsApp. And Microsoft is gearing up for layoffs. Plus more.

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Apple Indefinitely Shelves it's AR Glasses Project Jan 19, 2023

Faced with challenging engineering problems, Apple has reportedly shelved its augmented reality glasses project. We look at the history and evolution of AR, and why it's so hard to create a pair of glasses with AR capabilities.

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Tech News: Artists Versus Artificial Intelligence Jan 18, 2023

Artists, musicians and even stock photography companies are starting to fire shots at generative artificial intelligence systems. Will we see lawmakers create new legislation that creates a legal framework for generative AI? At what point can you say a machine plagiarized an artistic work? Plus, Meta sues an Israeli company for scraping user data and Google has plans for all those Stadia controllers once the service shuts off tomorrow.

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RERUN: Copyright and Fair Use Jan 16, 2023

In this episode from 2021, we look at the thorny issues of copyright and how fair use isn't some proactive safety play to avoid those pesky copyright strikes.

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TechStuff Classic: The Evils of Data Tracking Jan 13, 2023

Codebreaker's Ben Johnson joins the show to talk about data tracking. What is it used for? What's the best case scenario? And what happens when it goes wrong?

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Tech News: A Corrupted File Grounded All US Aircraft Yesterday Jan 12, 2023

A corrupt file in the FAA's systems forced all flights in the US to hold, leading to thousands of delays and hundreds of cancellations. Plus, CNET has been using AI to write articles and no one really noticed. Parler laid off about 75% of its staff. And the James Webb Space Telescope finds its first new exoplanet. Plus more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: An Update on Right to Repair Jan 11, 2023

In 2022, Apple rolled out a self repair service shop. New York state passed a bill meant to give consumers more options when repairing their tech. And John Deere recently signed a memorandum of understanding with farmers loosening repair restrictions. Has the US embraced the Right to Repair? Not quite.

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Tech News: AI Makes Headlines in Early 2023 Jan 10, 2023

Artificial intelligence is going to be a big topic this year, and we have several stories to prove it. Plus, more about some of the stuff shown off at CES and how a school system is taking social media companies to court.

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Rerun: Start Ups and Shut Downs Jan 10, 2023

The world of startups is already a risky one, but it gets even worse when the "move fast and break things" philosophy extends to the law. We cover some examples of startups and VC firms that made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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TechStuff Classic: How Satellites Work Jan 06, 2023

How did Sputnik change the world? What do satellites do? And what keeps them in orbit?

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Tech News: The News Out of CES 2023 Jan 05, 2023

From Sony’s electric vehicle to Alienware’s new 500 Hz gaming monitor, we look at a few of the early announcements out of CES. Plus an update on how Meta is facing opposition in the EU, more security experts warn that TikTok is bad news and how companies like Amazon and Salesforce will be downsizing in the new year.

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TechStuff Tidbits: ChatGPT and Natural Language Processing Jan 04, 2023

Just like parents, machines just don't understand. At least, not without first compiling data into 0s and 1s. So how can systems like ChatGPT seemingly understand what we want and present results? We take a look at natural language processing and how it can create the illusion of comprehension.

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Tech News: TikTok's Time May Be Running Out Jan 03, 2023

Could the US government issue a ban on TikTok? A landlord sues Twitter for failing to pay rent. Nearly 80% of all new car sales in Norway last year were electric vehicles. Plus much more!

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RERUN: The CES Products That Never Made It Jan 02, 2023

In this episode from the distant past of 2021, Jonathan goes over some of the products that companies showed off at the CES trade show that never made it to market.

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TechStuff Classic: How the Industrial Revolution Worked, Part Three Dec 30, 2022

In the conclusion of our series on the Industrial Revolution, we'll look at other industries that changed along with iron and textiles. We'll also learn about the living and work conditions of laborers and how that transformed our notions about work.

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TechStuff Looks Ahead to 2023 Dec 29, 2022

When is a predictions episode not a predictions episode? When Jonathan says so! We look at some of the things we expect to see happen in tech next year, from Apple's AR headset to how Meta handles the metaverse.

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The Big Tech Stories of 2022: To Space and BEYOND! Dec 28, 2022

NASA launched Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope is already sending back phenomenal astronomical images, and Russia's hostilities in Ukraine force massive changes. Plus we learn about advancements in fusion, quantum computing and more!

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The Big Tech Stories of 2022: Tech and Politics Dec 27, 2022

From the war in Ukraine to tech companies encountering challenges in China, we look at how global politics and tech intersected and conflicted in 2022.

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Rerun: Lighting Up the Holidays Dec 26, 2022

We look at the history of incorporating lights in winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah and how electricity changed things dramatically. We'll also dive into those over the top displays that sequence lights with sound and talk about why it was such a challenge for the electrician on Stranger Things to make lights blink a specific way.

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TechStuff Classic: How the Industrial Revolution Worked, Part Two Dec 23, 2022

As we continue to explore the Industrial Revolution, we look at how iron helped shape the modern world. It's time to explore iron, steam engines and more!

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The Big Tech Stories of 2022: Twitter Descends into Chaos Dec 22, 2022

Twitter tells Meta "Hold my beer" as the company has a dramatic, chaotic year thanks to the former world's richest man, Elon Musk. From corporate maneuvers to brutal layoffs to nonsensical policy changes, we look at how Twitter struggled this past year. Plus, we take a moment to talk about Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani getting prison sentences.

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The Big Tech Stories of 2022: Meta Had a Very Bad Year Dec 21, 2022

2022 was a tough year for Meta. From historic earnings calls to increased regulatory scrutiny to skepticism surrounding the metaverse, the company has faltered a bit over the last 12 months. We look back on some of the big stories involving Meta in 2022. Plus, we chat briefly about streaming!

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The Big Tech Stories of 2022: The Crypto Winter Dec 20, 2022

Cryptocurrencies (and blockchain and NFTs and Web3) had a rough year. Things started with a boom and then went bust. What happened? What led to the collapse of FTX? Where is crypto going from here? And is Web3 ever going to be anything more than hype?

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The Big Tech Stories of 2022: The World vs Big Tech Dec 19, 2022

We're going to look back over the big stories in tech this past year, and we're starting off with the trend of governments and regulators pushing back against big tech companies like Meta, Google, Apple, and more. Should Big Tech companies be worried?

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TechStuff Classic: How the Industrial Revolution Worked, Part One Dec 17, 2022

The Industrial Revolution transformed the world. Cities grew, new jobs were created and technology transformed the world. In part one, we take a close look at the textile industry.

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Tech News: US Senate Takes Stand Against TikTok Dec 15, 2022

Senators voted to ban federal employees from loading TikTok on government-owned devices -- the vote now goes to the US House of Representatives. Plus Sam Bankman-Friend could face more than a century in jail if convicted. And Twitter stopped paying rent on its office space?

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The History of Social Networks: Twitching, Yakking and Gabbing Dec 14, 2022

We conclude the epic series of episodes about the history of social networks by rushing through 2011 to present day. We look at Google+ and its failure, the rise and growth of Twitch, the arrival of Discord and Mastodon, and the emergence of far-right social networks like Gab, Parler and Truth Social.

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Tech News: FTX Co-Founder Arrested! Dec 13, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been arrested in the Bahamas. It turns out a lot of people are very interested in speaking with him about the collapse of FTX. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is also asking FTX competitor Binance some tough questions as customers pull their money from the exchange. Plus more!

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The History of Social Networks: Pinterest to Snapchat Dec 12, 2022

After the wave of microblogs, social networks started turning to some interesting places. You had image-oriented networks like Pinterest and Instagram. And you had Snapchat, which introduced the idea of content that only stays online temporarily before disappearing. Plus more!

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TechStuff Classic: The Comcast Story: Part Two Dec 09, 2022

How did Comcast become such a huge, powerful company? What happened with the doomed Time Warner deal? And where does the company go next?

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Tech News: The FBI Gets Mad at Apple Dec 08, 2022

Apple's security plans have upset the FBI. The EU rules that Google is legally obligated to remove links to sites if users can prove the sites host misinformation. And Dyson has some super expensive headphones that have an interesting peripheral.

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The History of Social Networks: Here Come the Micro-Blogs! Dec 07, 2022

From 2006 to 2008, the trend in social networks was short and sweet: the micro-blog. Learn how Twitter, Jaiku, Plurk and Tumblr all took different approaches to micro-blogging.

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Tech News: Meta Says No News is Good News Dec 06, 2022

Meta threatens to pull news feeds off Facebook if the US passes a proposal giving media outlets collective bargaining power. Tesla is having a hard time filling positions in Germany. And Chinese hackers were able to steal millions of US dollars meant for Covid relief. Plus more.

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The History of Social Networks: Flickr to Reddit Dec 05, 2022

We continue our trip through the history of social networks. This time we look at Flickr, Orkut, Bebo, YouTube and Reddit. Two of those don't exist anymore!

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TechStuff Classic: The Comcast Story: Part One Dec 03, 2022

Comcast is a powerful player in the cable and Internet space. How did the company get its start? And how did cable television take off in the first place?

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Tech News: US Defense Contractors Flunk Basic Cybersecurity Dec 01, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers find that only 13% of defense contractors in the US pass a basic set of cybersecurity regulations. Elon Musk wants to put a chip in someone's brain within six months. And could hydrogen fuel your next trip on a jet?

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The History of Social Networks: Myspace and Facebook Nov 30, 2022

Our profile on the history of social networks continues with two of the big competitors in the mid 2000s -- Myspace and Facebook. From the infamous News Corp buyout of Myspace for 580 million bucks to the even more infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal at Facebook, we take a look at how these networks shaped the web.

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Smart Talks with IBM- Clicks, Not Code: Transforming Digital Experiences with Salesforce Nov 29, 2022

The Salesforce platform can empower businesspeople to create digital solutions without writing code. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem?, and guest Phil Weinmeister, Head of Product, Salesforce Americas, at IBM. They discuss human-centric design, the low-code/no-code approach, and how IBM Consulting powers digital transformations with the Salesforce platform.

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The History of Social Networks: From TheGlobe to hi5 Nov 29, 2022

Twitter and Facebook are struggling right now, but both have outlasted many other social networks. In this retrospective, we look at early attempts to bring people together online. Some are gone, some remain, and some transformed into something else entirely.

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TechStuff Classic: The VW Scandal Nov 25, 2022

What's the story with Volkswagen and emissions testing? How did the car manufacturer hide vehicle emissions? Scott Benjamin of CarStuff joins us to talk about it.

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Rerun: Planned Obsolescence and the Right to Repair Nov 24, 2022

Do companies really implement planned obsolescence to get you to buy more stuff? (Spoiler: yes). And do they really resist giving you the option to repair gadgets? (Spoiler: Also yes).

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Rerun: TechStuff By the Numbers (Stations) Nov 23, 2022

Numbers stations are mysterious, creepy and part of the world of espionage. We learn how shortwave radio works, why it's used for numbers stations and how you might tune in to find one yourself.

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Tech News: Twitter 2.0, Son of Musk Nov 22, 2022

Even as Twitter headcount dwindles, Elon Musk announces an ambitious vision for the service's future. Alphabet is gearing up for layoffs. Tax prep services have been sending Americans' financial info to Meta. And more!

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Rerun: Copyright and Fair Use Nov 21, 2022

No copyright infringement intended. Does that matter? Does it even mean anything? We look at the complicated issues of copyright and fair use.

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TechStuff Classic: Expensive Consumer Tech Nov 19, 2022

With the holiday season coming up, it's time to look at some gift ideas for the filthy rich. From ridiculous watches to a multimillion dollar mobile home, we explore some of the most ridiculously expensive tech out there.

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Tech News: Do Not Question the Musk Nov 17, 2022

Elon Musk allegedly fires Twitter employees who criticize his decisions. A billionaire is calling for Google to stop paying its employees so darn much. Amazon gears up for corporate layoffs. And Chinese gamers will soon lose access to games like World of Warcraft and Hearthstone. Plus more!

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7 Types of Malware Nov 16, 2022

Malware has come a long way since the humble computer virus. We look at the seven types of malware (as defined by Cisco) and learn what they do and how they work, as well as how to protect your computer devices from malicious code.

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Smart Talks with IBM - Unlocking Data Strategy: Data Literacy for Better Business Nov 15, 2022

Having a good data strategy can streamline the way a company does business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Ronald Young Jr., host of Solvable, and guest Nicholas Renotte, Data Science and AI Technical Specialist at IBM. They discuss how data literacy can help make a business more efficient, the fundamentals of data management, and why data is step one to AI solutions.

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The FTX Collapse Nov 14, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX spectacularly imploded over the last two weeks. What happened? How did SBF go from crypto wunderkind billionaire to having assets in the neighborhood of $0? Is Binance CEO CZ the Lex Luthor to FTX's Clark Kent? Plus more!

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TechStuff Classic: What was Web 2.0? Nov 11, 2022

Once upon a time, a buzz term called Web 2.0 dominated discussions about web sites. What did Web 2.0 really mean? Or does it mean nothing?

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Tech News: Meta Cuts 13% of Workforce Nov 10, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg oversees more than 11,000 job cuts across Meta. Twitter continues its bumpy ride post Musk acquisition. And IBM breaks a quantum processing record.

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Tech News: Twitter Fires and then Re-hires Some Employees Nov 09, 2022

The dumpster fire that is Twitter continues this week as we learn about Twitter reps scrambling to re-hire some of the employees let go in last week's layoffs. Elon Musk toys with putting Twitter behind a paywall. Meta may be holding layoffs of its own this week. And the creator of the Oculus makes a VR headset that kills you for real if you die in a game.

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The Dangers of the Internet of Things Nov 07, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) can bring with it a ton of benefits, but it can also introduce security and privacy vulnerabilities. In this episode, Jonathan describes a few notable cases where IoT devices caused some massive headaches.

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TechStuff Classic: DNA Forensics Nov 04, 2022

Ben Bowlin of Stuff They Don't Want You to Know joins the show to talk about DNA forensics, cold cases and science. How reliable is DNA evidence?

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Tech News: It's Not Easy Being Green Nov 03, 2022

Pantone's licensing agreement with Adobe means that designers will have to cough up fifteen bucks a month to access certain colors. Twitter continues to have a tumultuous week. Meta is testing out NFTs in Instagram. And TikTok is facing scrutiny around the world.

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The Rise and Fall of Vine Nov 02, 2022

With rumors that the video app Vine is set to return, we look at Vine's history. Where did it come from? Where did it go? Did Cotton Eye Joe have anything to do with it?

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Tech News: Twitter is Full of Musk Nov 01, 2022

Last week, Elon Musk completed his Twitter acquisition and began to clean house, firing multiple executives. This week, he continues with launching projects and planning future layoffs. Plus news about Meta, Google, Microsoft and Sony!

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Spooky Action at a Distance Oct 31, 2022

Why did Einstein refer to quantum entanglement as "spooky action at a distance?" What is locality? Could quantum systems allow for faster than light communication? Could that violate causality? It's a spooky quantum episode of TechStuff!

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TechStuff Classic: Patronage Makes a Comeback Oct 28, 2022

How has the Internet fueled a return to the old system of patronage? This episode explores crowdfunding resources like Indiegogo and patronage services like Patreon. Can they work for anybody?

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Tech News: Apple Begrudgingly Adopts USB-C for iPhones Oct 27, 2022

The EU will require Apple to switch to a USB-C port on iPhones starting in late 2024 and the company isn't happy about it. Plus Elon Musk is on the verge of closing his deal for Twitter, the US Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Tesla and gamers might be shocked to learn that physical copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II have no game on the physical disk.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Exploring the Uncanny Valley Oct 26, 2022

What is the uncanny valley? What causes that feeling of uneasiness we get when we see certain robots or CGI characters? What makes them creepy?

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Combatting Hiring Bias: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce with Intelligent Automation Oct 25, 2022

Intelligent automation can help combat the human biases that can lead to discriminatory hiring practices. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem?, and guest Angela Hood, founder and CEO of ThisWay Global. They discuss how intelligent automation can accelerate inclusive hiring practices, why machines can mitigate bias but not remove it, and why diverse companies are more competitive.

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The Ghost in the Machine Oct 24, 2022

What does "the ghost in the machine" mean? From philosophy to artificial intelligence, we explore this idiom to understand what it means, how it's used and if the dream of strong AI is realistic.

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TechStuff Classic: Tinder Loving Care? Oct 21, 2022

It's time to tackle Tinder. Where did the app come from? Do people use it for more than just hooking up? And what do you get when you go premium?

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Tech News: Netflix Targets Shared Passwords Oct 20, 2022

Netflix has a plan for all those households that share login credentials. Uber is going to advertise to you, a lot. A mysterious GPS interference affected air travel in Texas. And did physicists uncover the cheat code to the universe?

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TechStuff Tidbits: Putting a Stake in Vampire Power Oct 19, 2022

What is vampire power? Why do electronic devices pull power even when they're not on? And what are some ways to stop it?

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Tech News: The Death of G4TV (Again) Oct 18, 2022

Less than a year after its relaunch, G4TV once again goes dark. Plus online entertainment company Rooster Teeth faces harsh criticism in the wake of a former employee's accusations. And Parler is getting a new owner.

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Ghost Hunter Technology Revisited Oct 18, 2022

Modern ghost hunting relies heavily on the use -- or misuse -- of technology. Learn about EMF meters, what constitutes electronic voice phenomena, and why your "ghost host" thinks it's all a misunderstanding.

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TechStuff Classic: Alphabetizing Google Oct 14, 2022

What does Google's restructuring mean for the company?

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Tech News: Zuckerberg Triples Down on VR Oct 13, 2022

At the Meta Connect event, the company showed off the new, more advanced and very expensive VR headset formerly known as Project Cambria. Plus we learn about what soldiers think of Microsoft's HoloLens.

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The Zombies Are Attacking Oct 12, 2022

What is a zombie computer? What is a botnet? And what the heck is a DDoS attack? We look at a common tactic used by hackers to silence or inconvenience a target, how it works, and the measures companies like Cloudflare take to mitigate them.

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Tech News: Meta Gets Connect-ed Oct 11, 2022

Meta is holding its Connected conference today and we expect to see the new VR high-end headset codenamed Project Cambria, plus updates on the metaverse. In other news, CNN dumps NFTs, Delta invests in air taxis, and the US government might redefine the gig economy.

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Much Ado About Nothing Phone Oct 10, 2022

Nothing Technology, Ltd released the Nothing Phone (1) in July 2022. What sets this phone apart, and is it really going to transform smartphones forever? (Spoiler: No it is not).

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TechStuff Classic: Photo Editing and Manipulation, Part Two Oct 07, 2022

Dylan is back to talk about the post-digital age of photo manipulation, when Photoshop and other programs began to allow more people to change images. Learn about famous disasters in photo edits and funny uses of Photoshop.

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Tech News: Elon Musk Agrees to Buy Twitter. . . . Again Oct 06, 2022

Elon Musk, Twitter, Tesla, ultrasonic, autonomous, self-driving, China, Great Firewall of China, TLS, nuclear fusion, social media, depression, critical thinking, Activizion Blizzard, Blizzard, Overwatch 2, quantum computing, Intel, Uber, Amazon, union

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Critical Thinking and Tech Evangelists Oct 05, 2022

It pays to think critically about claims folks make about technology. In this episode, we look at how the sunk cost fallacy can lead people to make very bad decisions, how cryptocurrency resembles an MLM and how to temper enthusiasm for tech with careful consideration.

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Tech News: Supreme Court to Weigh In on Section 230 Oct 04, 2022

The US Supreme Court agreed to look at a case that involves Section 230, a rule that protects internet platform from being held liable for stuff posted by users. Plus news about Google Translate in China, a supertanker that is using sails to offset fuel consumption and whether a deepfake company really did purchase the likeness rights of Bruce Willis.

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The Death of Google Stadia Oct 03, 2022

Google announced that Stadia, its cloud-based gaming service, is shutting down in January, 2023. What does that mean for Stadia customers? Are there Stadia customers? And could Google's own history of abandoning products be the root of the problem?

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TechStuff Classic: Photo Editing and Manipulation, Part One Sep 30, 2022

HowStuffWorks photo editor Dylan joins the show to talk about the pre-digital age of photo manipulation. Learn about airbrushing, composite photos, double exposure and more!

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Rerun: It's All Relative Sep 29, 2022

How do the theories of special relativity and general relativity apply to satellites? Why is the speed of light constant, but time and distance are not? We get all Einstein up in here!

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Rerun: Right-Handed Bias - A Sinister Problem Sep 28, 2022

Being left-handed in a world primarily shaped by and for right-handed people can be a challenge, particularly with technology. In this episode, we look at how a right-handed bias can create frustrations for left handers, and how bias in tech can take on more sinister aspects. That was a pun.

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Smart Talks with IBM- The Future of Supply Chain: Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses Sep 27, 2022

Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and guest Sheri Hinish, IBM’s Global Sustainability Services Leader and Offering Leader for Sustainable Supply Chain, known as the “supply-chain queen.” They discuss the supply-chain crisis and why transparent, responsible supply chains are imperative for our future.

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Rerun: Deep Learning and Deepfakes Sep 26, 2022

What's a Generative Adversarial Network? How can a program create a deepfake video? And how do we tell the difference between what's real and what's computer-generated?

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TechStuff Classic: How Periscope Works Sep 23, 2022

What is Periscope? What's the technology behind the company? And did Jonathan livestream a podcast?

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Tech News: Grand Theft Data Sep 22, 2022

The makers of Grand Theft Auto are responding to a hacker who leaked dozens of videos of the next title in the series. Russia implies it might shoot down Starlink satellites. And Iran cracks down on the Internet in the wake of civil protests.

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The Story of Ping Sep 21, 2022

What is the ping tool, what is it used for, and where did it come from? We learn about the man who first created ping, why it's not an acronym for anything, and why gamers care about it.

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Tech News: The Epic Apple vs Epic Fight Continues Sep 20, 2022

An appeals court is preparing to hear arguments from Epic, Apple, the State of California and even the US Department of Justice in the ongoing battle between developers and Apple. Hackers gained access to Uber's systems and we're not sure how bad it was yet. And Nvidia is announcing new GPUs today!

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Creating more resilient supply chains by decoupling labor from location: Elliot Katz and Shai Magzimof of Phantom Auto Sep 20, 2022

The promise of autonomous vehicles and machinery has been on the minds of industries, consumers and science fiction writers for many years. While advancements in AI, Robotics, Edge Computing and 5G Connectivity have gotten us closer to that vision, we are still quite far from computers solely running the show. The brain’s ability to compute and react to real-life situations is still a critical component to most operations, and companies such as Phantom Auto are working hard to combine these two forces - the advancements in machine learning and the power of human decision making, opening entire sectors of the labor force previously unseen.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, I had the pleasure of sitting with the founding partners of Phantom Auto, Elliot Katz and Shai Magzimof who are actively merging the world’s needs for autonomous machine operation and dynamic employment opportunities. With skilled labor as a key problem for their clients, Phantom specializes in creating remote controlled solutions for everything from forklifts, to factory and warehouse vehicles and more, all made possible through connecting the power of technology and human intelligence. Their work is also bridging the worker divide, allowing blue collar workers to enjoy the benefits of remote work that their counterparts enjoy, avoiding the hazardous and other physical challenges typically associated with their work.

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Fairphone and the Sins of the Tech Industry Sep 19, 2022

The Fairphone company's mission is to make smartphones that are repairable, rely on sustainable and recycled materials, and that aren't contributing to troublesome operations in your typical electronics supply chain. So we take this opportunity to turn a critical eye to the tech industry to understand why Fairphone's mission is so important.

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TechStuff Classic: The Sad Tale of HitchBot Sep 17, 2022

What was HitchBot all about and what happened to it? From hitchhiking across Canada to a violent end in Philadelphia, we tell the robot's story. Scott Benjamin guest hosts.

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Tech News: Twitter Deals, Whistleblowers, and National Security, Oh My! Sep 15, 2022

Twitter shareholders voted to approve Elon Musk's acquisition bid for Twitter even as a whistleblower testified in front of Congress that Twitter has terrible security practices. Plus Senators put social media in the hot seat, California sues Amazon and EA's anti-cheat strategy is scary.

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How Dynamic Ads Work in Podcasts Sep 14, 2022

Listener Ryan Barrier asked how advertising works in podcasting, and how even old episodes can have current ads in them. So in this episode, we look at dynamic ad insertion and the tricky challenge of balancing business with content.

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Tech News: Twitter Shareholders Vote on Acquisition Today Sep 13, 2022

Twitter's shareholders are expected to approve Elon Musk's proposed Twitter acquisition even as Musk continues to try and extricate himself from the deal. Meta spins off the PyTorch project into a new, independent foundation. Square Enix announces that a computer game is going to shut down prematurely. And much more!

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Obsolete Forms of Media Sep 12, 2022

One challenge with data preservation is that the way we store information changes rapidly. In this episode, we look at some media formats that are now obsolete, including some that Jonathan had never heard about before!

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TechStuff Classic: The Decline of Google+ Sep 09, 2022

Is Google Plus heading off into the sunset? What happened? In this update to a classic episode, TechStuff looks at what went wrong.

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Tech News: Apple Announces New iPhones and More Sep 08, 2022

Apple held its Far Out event and unveiled new iPhones, Apple Watches and Airpods. Google is telling employees to cut back on company travel. Microsoft has invested in Travis Kalanick's next company. And Twitter is going to let a subset of users finally edit their tweets.

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The Automated Highway Concept Sep 07, 2022

Way back in 1939, GM proposed a highway system that would allow cars to travel rapidly down highways with no danger of traffic congestion or accidents. What would it take to create an automated highway system, and why is the focus instead on making vehicles themselves autonomous?

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Tech News: NASA Delays Artemis I Launch Sep 06, 2022

We'll have to wait a while longer before the first of NASA's missions to return us to the Moon takes off. Plus, Brazil tells Apple to include phone chargers or else, a human rights group tells Meta to step up against Brazilian President Bolsonaro's misinformation campaign, and the hardware chief who oversaw the development of the PS5 is retiring. And more!

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How the Great Movie Ride Worked Sep 05, 2022

Special guest Jack Pattillo joins the show to talk about the former Disney Hollywood Studios attraction, The Great Movie Ride. From immersive storytelling to the implementation of a new kind of animatronic, Jack and Jonathan explore this long-gone ride.

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TechStuff Classic: Is Carbon Dating on the way out? Sep 02, 2022

How does radiocarbon dating work? And why might it be less reliable in the future? Learn about carbon-14 and how it can be used to guess when ancient things were alive.

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Tech News: Going Back to the Moon and Playing D&D in Space Sep 01, 2022

NASA is going to try again with the Artemis I launch, part of the program to return humans to the Moon's surface. Microsoft faces potential resistance to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard among UK regulators. And Dungeons & Dragons sends a D20 to space. Kind of.

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TechStuff Tidbits: How do Cams work? Aug 31, 2022

What is a cam? How do cams fit into mechanical systems, and why do we use them?

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Smart Talks with IBM - The Mayflower Autonomous Ship: AI and Automation at Sea Aug 30, 2022

The world’s first autonomous vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean is signaling a new era in maritime technology. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Lauren Ober, host of The Loudest Girl in the World, and guests Brett Phaneuf and Don Scott, the engineers behind the Mayflower Autonomous Ship project. The two explain how automation and AI allowed them to reimagine the design and use of a ship at sea and their implications beyond maritime navigation.

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I Never Meta Pixel That I Liked Aug 29, 2022

A listener asked to learn more about the Facebook/Meta Pixel, an ad tool that is incredibly powerful (and invasive). What is the Pixel, how does it work, and is there any escape from it?

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TechStuff Classic: Tech in the Post Apocalyptic World (Part 2) Aug 26, 2022

There's been an Event. What sort of tech can you rely upon after the zombie outbreak? Or solar flares? Or whatever?

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Tech News: Twitter and Facebook Shut Down Pro-US Propaganda Campaign Aug 25, 2022

Facebook and Twitter have been shutting down fake accounts spreading pro-US narratives in the Middle East and Asia. Google warns us of a hacking tool that can download your entire email inbox. And in most of the world it's about to get more expensive to buy a new PS5.

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Janet Jackson and Nikola Tesla Aug 24, 2022

How could a music video's audio shutdown a computer? Why did the Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse in 1940? And did Nikola Tesla build an earthquake machine?

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Tech News: When is a nanometer not a nanometer? Aug 23, 2022

Apple's 3 nm chips are on the way. A former Apple employee pleads guilty to industrial espionage. Oracle allegedly knows everything about you. And Sony announced its new VR hardware will be out in early 2023.

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The History of Smart TVs Aug 22, 2022

Televisions weren't always smart. You might argue they still aren't. But there's a surprisingly long history behind them and of the effort to bring extra information to televisions.

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TechStuff Classic: Tech in the Post Apocalyptic World (Part 1) Aug 20, 2022

There's been an Event. What sort of tech can you rely upon after the zombie outbreak? Or solar flares? Or whatever?

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Tech News: Mt. Kilimanjaro Gets WiFi Aug 18, 2022

Tanzania has installed high-speed internet on Mt. Kilimanjaro, providing more resources to mountain climbers and influencers alike. Facebook and TikTok are cracking down on political misinformation in the lead up to US elections. And a Janet Jackson music video was once the scourge of laptop hard drives.

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VR, the Metaverse, and Barriers to Entry Aug 17, 2022

In this episode, we look at some of the issues with VR that could act as a stumbling block on the journey to the metaverse. How will VR play a part in the metaverse, and will it create a new and more dramatic digital divide?

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Tech News: Hacking a Tractor to Play Doom Aug 16, 2022

Apple reportedly has a new deadline requiring corporate employees to come back to the office. Some Signal users had their phone numbers exposed in a phishing attack. And a hacker partnered with a Doom modder to bring the first person shooter to tractors. Plus more

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Affirm and Max Levchin Aug 15, 2022

How does the fintech company Affirm work? And what's the story behind its founder, Max Levchin? From Chernobyl to Peloton, our story takes some pretty crazy twists and turns.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Takes Manhattan (Project) Aug 12, 2022

What was the Manhattan Project all about? What went on during the Manhattan Project and who were the influential people involved? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.

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Tech News: Cisco Gets Hacked Aug 11, 2022

Ransomware hackers got access to some Cisco systems but forgot to actually do the ransom part. Streaming services are grappling with the problem of managing costs and becoming profitable. And SpaceX's Starlink won't be getting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid after all. Plus more.

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Super Soakers and Rocket Science Aug 10, 2022

How did a nuclear engineer end up inventing the Super Soaker water gun? This is the story of Lonnie Johnson, an inventor and engineer who, among many other things, revolutionized the backyard water pistol fight.

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Tech News: How do you Google is Google Down when Google is Down? Aug 09, 2022

Google's software update caused a brief but widespread outage of services. The US government stalls on passing an antitrust bill that would have a massive effect on the tech sector. And the semiconductor shortage continues to disrupt the automotive industry, plus more.

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What does Google X do? Aug 08, 2022

Listener Charlie wants to know about X, the Alphabet subsidiary where Google engineers conduct super secret research and development on everything from jetpacks to augmented reality headsets. We learn about its history and some of its successes and failures.

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TechStuff Classic: The Manhattan Project Part One Aug 05, 2022

In this episode, Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about the scientific and political landscape that made the Manhattan Project possible. What was Einstein's role? Who first discovered nuclear fission?

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Tech News: Virtual Real Estate Values Plummet in the Metaverse Aug 04, 2022

Late last year, speculation around the metaverse fed into a crazy market for virtual real estate. Six months later, values have dropped 80%. What happened? Plus an update on Apple's battle with Ericsson and how some researchers were able to defeat a next-generation encryption strategy.

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Why Facebook Might Leave the EU Aug 03, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook and Instagram might have to shut down operations if there's not a change to EU privacy requirements. It turns out that's not a threat, it's a cry for help. We learn about what might force these platforms out of the EU.

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Tech News: The Sun is Angry Aug 02, 2022

A solar storm is heading toward Earth but it's nothing to worry about. Plus, Apple says its human rights were violated and the Chairman of TSMC states the obvious.

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The Volume and The AR Wall Aug 01, 2022

Franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek have recently received a filmmaking upgrade in the form of The Volume and The AR Wall (respectively). What do these systems do and how could they change filmmaking?

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TechStuff Classic: Disruptive Technologies Jul 29, 2022

What exactly is a disruptive technology? Jonathan explains the term and gives examples of how technology can really shake things up.

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Tech News: A Mega Load of Meta News And More Jul 28, 2022

Meta held its Q2 2022 earnings call and we learned a lot about what's going on with the company. We also learned that soon Meta will charge more for VR hardware and that it might be easing off on its misinformation policy. Plus news about Samsung, Google, Apple making a car and the next Grand Theft Auto game.

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Why Jony Ive Left Apple Jul 27, 2022

Concluding our epic series about Jony Ive and his influence at Apple, we find out how Steve Jobs's death affected the designer, the projects he worked on over the last decade, and why he stepped away from the company.

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Smart Talks with IBM: The Good Hacker: Hacking Businesses before Criminals Do Jul 26, 2022

The headlines tell us cyberattacks are a big, consistent threat to business data – and ours. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and Stephanie “Snow” Carruthers, Chief People Hacker for X-Force, IBM. Snow and her team are finding creative solutions to test their clients’ security, including hacking into their systems before criminal hackers do.

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Apple Takes Off with Jony Ive Jul 25, 2022

Steve Jobs, Jony Ive and others at Apple were able to make huge changes, going from the brink of bankruptcy toward success. What would come next would be an incredible era of innovation and success at the company, from iPods to iPads.

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TechStuff Classic: Digital Immortality, Part Two Jul 22, 2022

Stuff You Should Know's Josh Clark and Jonathan continue their discussion about achieving immortality through technology. What are the philosophical problems and will it ever happen?

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Tech News: Meta Is Going to Court Again Jul 21, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg is going to have to appear in a federal court to answer questions about his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Meanwhile, an art installation company is also suing Meta for being a copycat. Plus lots more!

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Jony Ive and the Transformation of Apple Jul 20, 2022

Upon the return of Steve Jobs to Apple, Jony Ive found his role transformed. Given more freedom and authority to have innovative designs find their way into products, Ive and Jobs set out to restore Apple's reputation in the industry.

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Tech News: Twitter Wants Musk in Court in September Jul 19, 2022

Twitter wants to bring its case against Elon Musk's refusal to go through with his acquisition of the company, and it wants that case to happen in September. Musk argues that the case should be pushed to February of next year. Plus we learn about another Russia fining Google, Apple being sued for being anticompetitive (again) and more!

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The Story of Jony Ive - The Early Years Jul 18, 2022

Jony Ive, the genius designer who helped redefine Apple's identity, has recently cut ties with the company. Here we learn about his origins and journey to Apple during the company's most chaotic era.

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TechStuff Classic: Who Wants To Live Forever? Jul 15, 2022

Could technology let us live forever? Stuff You Should Know's Josh Clark joins the show to talk about the possibility of digital immortality.

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Tech News: Jony Ive and Apple Part Ways Jul 14, 2022

Apple and Jony Ive's design company have chosen not to extend a contract, meaning for the first time in 30 years Apple will be without Ive's influence in design. Also, more than 500 women sue Uber over the violence they experienced from drivers.

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Preserving Video Games Jul 13, 2022

Why is the preservation of video games such a complicated mess? And what's the big deal with preserving them in the first place? We look at how enthusiasts and historians are trying to find ways to prevent old games from being forgotten.

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Tech News: Whistleblower Outs Uber's Bad Behavior Jul 12, 2022

A lobbyist who formerly worked for Uber has dumped more than 100,000 internal documents recording various questionable practices Uber used between 2013 and 2017. It's worse than what we thought. Also, are you ready to pay a subscription fee to access your car's options?

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The Twitter Story, But Longer Jul 12, 2022

In 2014, TechStuff did The Twitter Story, but a lot has happened in the following 8 years. We look at what has happened to the company, including its current mess involving Elon Musk.

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TechStuff Classic: Swords - The Real Cutting Edge Technology Jul 08, 2022

What is the history of the sword? What are they made from and what is an alloy? Special guest Ariel Kasten joins the show to talk about pointy things.

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Tech News: Beware of Chinese and Korean Hackers Jul 07, 2022

Intelligence and law enforcement agencies warn that hackers from China and North Korea are causing massive problems. A former Facebook employee claims the company is able to undelete user data despite claiming otherwise. And is the video game industry in for a bad year?

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COPPA, YouTube and a Creepy Cartoon Jul 06, 2022

When Kris Straub uploaded a creepy animated short to YouTube in 2018, he indicated that it was for audiences 18 and older. So why did YouTube's AI overrule Straub to say the video is suitable for kids? We look at COPPA and how it has affected YouTube.

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Rerun: Fireworks, Part Two Jul 05, 2022

Where does the color come from in fireworks? How are those giant displays choreographed? We conclude our discussion on fireworks.

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Rerun: TechStuff Lights Some Fireworks Jul 04, 2022

How do fireworks work? From the basics to fully choreographed displays, we take a look at the tech of making stuff go boom.

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TechStuff Classic: High Tech Farming Jul 01, 2022

Agriculture has come a long way since the invention of the plow. Learn about how high-tech gadgets are revolutionizing agriculture!

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Tech News: How Roe vs Wade Decision Affects Tech Jun 30, 2022

A controversial ruling by the US Supreme Court has had a big impact on the country as a whole and the tech industry is no exception. Plus, one FCC commissioner wants Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores. And Major League Baseball might be fed up with human umpires.

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How Flash Drives Work Jun 29, 2022

By listener request, here's an episode about flash drives and flash memory. What makes it different from RAM and hard drives? How does it store information?

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Smart Talks with IBM: Building Trustworthy AI: A Holistic Approach Jun 28, 2022

Advocating for artificial intelligence to be built and deployed ethically is no longer just a compliance issue but more of a business imperative. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Dr. Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab, and Phaedra Boinodiris, Trust in AI Practice Leader within IBM Consulting. Phaedra’s team at IBM is creatively tackling the global need to build trustworthy AI by approaching the challenge holistically, implementing design thinking to address problems before they arise.

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Patents and Inventors Not Getting Their Due Jun 27, 2022

Sometimes, the folks who invent important (or at least popular) tech end up being left out when it's time to collect the cash. We look at invention, ingenuity, patents and profit in this episode.

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TechStuff Classic: What's My Address? Jun 24, 2022

The URL is a handy way to navigate to a specific web page. But where did it come from? How does it work and why are they almost always in English?

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Fw Thinking: Your Body as a Computer Interface Jun 23, 2022

Could the future of electronics be the human body? We explore efforts to turn your body into a technological interface.

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Rerun: Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work Jun 22, 2022

In the world of cryptocurrency, there's a need for algorithms to create a consensus for validating transactions. Bitcoin uses Proof of Work. Ethereum 2.0 will use Proof of Stake. What the heck is the difference?

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Tech News: Cloudflare Outage Disrupts the Internet Jun 21, 2022

An outage in Cloudflare's content delivery network disrupts multiple services across the Internet. Plus, Meta shows off some mixed reality headset prototypes, former Tesla employees sue Tesla, and South Korea successfully puts a satellite into orbit.

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The Brink Plays Games With Sega Jun 20, 2022

It was once a powerful video game company that many thought would challenge Nintendo for dominance. So what happened to Sega to make it fall so far?

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TechStuff Classic: Techs Top Rivalries Jun 17, 2022

All's fair in love and tech, so they say. In this episode, we look back on some of the famous rivalries in technology.

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Tech News: Did Samsung Fudge TV Benchmark Tests? Jun 16, 2022

TV reviewers suspect that Samsung is using a cheating algorithm to boost TV benchmark scores. Is Tesla's Autopilot dangerous? And did Chinese scientists really pick up an alien radio signal?

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The Obligatory “Is E3 Dead?” Episode – 2022 Edition Jun 15, 2022

For years, E3 served as the video game industry's platform to promote video games and video game hardware. But some setbacks, including canceled shows due to COVID, lead to the question: is E3 dead?

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Tech News: Microsoft Says Goodbye to Internet Explorer Jun 14, 2022

This week, we're seeing Microsoft's browser Internet Explorer come to an end as Google pulls the plug (officially) on Google Talk. Plus we learn about Apples second-generation mixed reality hardware even before the company announces the first one, and more!

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Is the Google AI sentient? Jun 13, 2022

A Google engineer was suspended after sharing a document suggesting that Google's LaMDA conversation model may be sentient. But if a machine was sentient, how could we tell? What does the Turing Test have to do with it? And can machines think?

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TechStuff Classic: A Stingray Operation Jun 10, 2022

What are Stingrays and how are they used in surveillance? Jonathan brings in the guys from Stuff They Don't Want You To Know to find out.

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Tech News: Twitter Refuses to Hand Over Data to US Government Jun 09, 2022

The committee investigating the January 6th insurrection reportedly wants Twitter to hand over more internal communications about what folks in the company knew about the planned event. Tesla is facing some opposition for its required office attendance in Germany. And the James Webb Space Telescope gets hit by a micrometeoroid.

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Rerun: What is an algorithm? Jun 08, 2022

The word algorithm pops up a lot in tech discussions, but what the heck is an algorithm? From learning about an Arabic genius to discovering a way to figure out what day of the week falls on any given date, we look at algorithms.

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Tech News: Twitter and Tesla and Elon, Oh My! Jun 07, 2022

We get an update on Elon Musk and his quest to own or walk away from Twitter. We also learn what Apple unveiled at WWDC 2022. And we hear about an AI-piloted ship crossing the Atlantic.

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Rerun: Machine Learning 101 Jun 06, 2022

Why is it so hard to define concepts like artificial intelligence and machine learning? What do those even mean? And how does it work? We take a very high level look at AI and machine learning.

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TechStuff Classic: DARPA Robotics Challenge Review Jun 03, 2022

What did the teams competing in the DARPA Robotics Challenge have to do? Who won? And what does this mean for the future of robotics?

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Rerun: The Epic Epic vs Apple Battle Jun 02, 2022

Apple is facing pressure from regulatory agencies around the world to allow developers to use payment systems outside of Apple's own. You could say the battle with Epic is where that got started.

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The Rise and Fall of Onkyo Jun 01, 2022

By listener request, we learn about the history of the Onkyo company and brand. From its humble beginnings in 1946 to the declaration of bankruptcy in 2022, we learn how this company fit into the hi-fi audio equipment landscape.

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Home Lending Pal: Disrupting the Mortgage Industry with Cloud and AI May 31, 2022

Historically, there have been cultural biases that have complicated the home buying process and made home ownership difficult. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm takes on this subject with Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem?, and Bryan Young and Steven Better, the co-founders of Home Lending Pal. These two visionaries are using IBM technology including AI, blockchain and cloud to create a home loan process that’s more transparent, secure, and equitable.This is a paid advertisement from IBM.

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Chilling Out with the Coolest Cooler, an episode of Business on the Brink May 30, 2022

It's Memorial Day in the United States, and so we're on holiday. We're bringing to you an episode from Business on the Brink back in 2019, where Ariel and I chat about a famous Kickstarter Campaign that ultimately led to frustration and disappointment.

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TechStuff Classic: The Basic Components of Electronics May 27, 2022

It's time for Electronics 101. What are the basic components of electronic circuits and what do they do? Jonathan explains.

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New Smart Talks with IBM Season Coming Soon May 27, 2022

Smart Talks with IBM returns May 31. This season, host Malcolm Gladwell and a team of correspondents from Pushkin Industries meet with New Creators who are creatively applying technology in business to drive change.
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Tech in the Great Outdoors May 26, 2022

We often think of technology as stuff that keeps us sitting at home, wired to our phones or computers or game systems. But there's an entire world of technology designed to inspire you to get outside and go exploring. We look at how tech can play a part in getting back to nature.

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TechStuff Talkback: Does Tesla's Full Self Driving work as advertised? May 25, 2022

Listener Greg used the Talkback feature on the iHeartRadio app to ask an interesting question: does Full Self Driving do what Tesla says it does? We take a look at the capabilities and limitations of Full Self Driving and ask tough questions like "Who is responsible when a Tesla crashes while in Full Self Driving mode?"

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Tech News: Zuckerberg Gets Sued May 24, 2022

The Attorney General for Washington DC has sued Mark Zuckerberg over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Airbnb shuts down rentals in China. And a Florida law that would allow politicians to sue social networks over content moderation remains blocked.

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The Illegal Number May 24, 2022

Listener The Gregolas asked if I might explain The Illegal Number. What makes a number illegal? Can numbers actually be illegal? Isn't that absurd? YES!

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TechStuff Classic: Hack That Auto 2.0 May 20, 2022

Could your car be hacked remotely? We take a look at claims and explore the possibilities of wireless car hacking.

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Tech News: Google Pulls Out of Russia May 20, 2022

Lots of news to cover today, including an update on Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, Meta is scaling back on some departments within the company, and Google's Russian subsidiary declares bankruptcy. Plus, learn how some engineers created a scientific breakthrough meant to make your burritos better.

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TechStuff Tidbits: 8-Bit Audio May 18, 2022

What gives those classic video games like Super Mario Bros and Legend of Zelda their unique sound? We look at what makes 8-bit audio special, and why the 8-bit part isn't really the important, uh, bit.

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Tech News: Musk's Twitter Deal On Hold May 17, 2022

Elon Musk says unless Twitter can prove its claim that less than 5% of all monetizable accounts are bots, the acquisition deal won't progress. A security researcher shows it's possible to unlock and start a Tesla vehicle through hacking. And how many times is your data traded online every day?

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An Update on Autonomous Vehicles May 16, 2022

Not all self-driving cars are made equal. We take a look at the various levels of autonomous driving and speculate on how long it might be until we have a truly autonomous car on the roads.

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TechStuff Classic: The Internet Kill Switch May 13, 2022

Is there a kill switch for the Internet? Is that legal or ethical? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.

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Tech News: ICE ICE Surveillance May 13, 2022

All right, stop! Collaborate and listen; ICE is back with invasive digital surveillance covering essentially all US residents. Plus the SEC is after Elon Musk (again), the EU might outlaw end to end encryption and we learn what Google has announced at its I/O event.

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Goodbye to the iPod May 11, 2022

On May 10th, 2022, Apple announced it was discontinuing the iPod Touch, the last in the line of iPod products. We look back on the debut, evolution and impact of the iconic iPod.

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Some DRM Disasters May 09, 2022

DRM, or digital rights management, can cause far more problems than what it was meant to solve. And it doesn't even solve the problem it was designed to do. In this episode, we look at several cases where DRM caused problems for legitimate customers.

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The Future of Work May 09, 2022

The last couple of years have been hard, but they've also pushed businesses to adapt quickly and innovate. We look at the technologies that power work.

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TechStuff Classic: The Story of Internet Explorer, Part 2 May 06, 2022

Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the history of Internet Explorer and the future of Project Spartan.

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The Future Right Now May 05, 2022

In this episode sponsored by Nissan, we take a look at the technologies being developed right now that will reshape the web and how we interact online. From Web3 to the metaverse to, yes, NFTs, we look at what's good, what's bad and what could define our future.

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The Crazy Story of Pixelon May 04, 2022

In the late 90s, a man calling himself Michael Fenne had a radical idea: why not create a 1,000-channel online video network? The result was PIxelon, a company that in its short history had one of the craziest journeys in tech history.

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Tech News: US DOE Recharges Battery Production May 03, 2022

The US invests in electric vehicle batteries. Meta decides to shut down its podcasting platform. And Spotify is in Roblox now!

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Data Preservation and Destruction May 02, 2022

It's hard to hold onto information. Paradoxically, it can also be hard to get rid of it. In this episode, we look at why long-term data preservation is a challenge, and the lengths people will go to in order to clear out digital information.

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TechStuff Classic: The Story of Internet Explorer, Part 1 Apr 29, 2022

Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the history of Internet Explorer and the future of Project Spartan.

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Tech News: Meta's Numbers are on the Rise Again Apr 28, 2022

Meta saw more users join its services, giving investors more confidence in the company. Amazon is in a tussle with the Australian government. And the UK plans to fine streaming services that display "harmful content."

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TechStuff Tidbits: Fuel Cells and Catalysts Apr 27, 2022

Some researchers in the UK made a breakthrough that could have a dramatic impact on the cost of fuel cell technology. But how do fuel cells work anyway, and what's holding us back from using them?

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Tech News: Elon Musk is Buying Twitter Apr 26, 2022

Despite all the back and forth, it looks like Elon Musk's bid for Twitter will be a success. And as you can expect, the Internet reacted with measured rationality and decorum.

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The Chaos of the Music Industry Apr 25, 2022

In a continuation of last week's episode about tech and the music biz, we look at how different media had a huge impact and how digital downloads and streaming would change everything.

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TechStuff Classic: The Secret Space Plane Apr 22, 2022

What's the story behind the Air Force's X-37B space plane? What is it doing on its super-long missions? Ben Bowlin joins the show to make wild speculations with me.

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Tech News: Netflix Has a Rough Phone Call Apr 22, 2022

The earnings call for Netflix led to a very bad day for the company. Tesla did booming business in the first quarter of 2022. And net neutrality proponents in California are celebrating. Plus more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: MAME Apr 20, 2022

Today we look at the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator software, which does so much more than emulate classic arcade machines. What is MAME's actual purpose, and is it legal?

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Tech News: Twitter Takes a Poison Pill Apr 19, 2022

Twitter's Board of Directors have initiated a poison pill strategy in an effort to fend off Elon Musk's bid to acquire the platform. In other news, Amazon is getting into the mixed reality game and holographic doctors visited the International Space Station.

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Tech and the Music Industry Apr 18, 2022

The tech and business of music have evolved together, creating an enormous industry. We learn how recording technology, radio and more have shaped business.

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TechStuff Classic: A Series of Tubes Part Two Apr 15, 2022

Our history lesson about the implementation of pneumatic tube systems continues. We also explore how pneumatic tubes are used currently.

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Tech News: Elon Wants His Musk All Over Twitter Apr 15, 2022

Remember on Tuesday when we heard analysts wonder if Elon Musk turned down a seat on Twitter's Board of Directors because he wanted to make a move on Twitter? Well, he wants to make a move on Twitter. Plus, Meta plans to take a huge chunk out of every transaction in the metaverse and more.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Format Wars Apr 14, 2022

This tidbits episode rapidly got out of hand. We take a look at big format wars in history and why they are important. We also look at how format wars can cause confusion and frustration for consumers.

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Tech News: Twitter's Board Won't Be Musky Apr 12, 2022

Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's Board of Directors after all. Plus, what happens when cops pull over a driverless car? And we learn about a gorilla who is spending too much time looking at smartphones.

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Rerun: TechStuff Samples Some Raspberry Pi Apr 11, 2022

What is the Raspberry Pi? Who came up with the idea? What can the Raspberry Pi do? Listen in as your favorite tech gurus break down Raspberry Pi.

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TechStuff Classic: A Series of Tubes Part One Apr 08, 2022

How do pneumatic tubes work? Lauren Vogelbaum joins the show to talk about the physics and history of pneumatic tube systems.

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Tech News: Meta Still Wants to Make Zuck Bucks Apr 07, 2022

Meta ditched Diem but still plans to introduce a digital currency that employees call "Zuck Bucks." Some of Mark Zuckerberg's employees refer to him as the "Eye of Sauron" and somehow he doesn't think that's a bad thing. And we hear about a lawsuit that claims IBM fudged numbers on its revenue filings.

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TechStuff Tidbits: The Terahertz Gap Apr 06, 2022

Take a close look at the electromagnetic spectrum and you'll notice there's a span of frequencies we don't seem to use very much. Why is that?

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Tech News: Exploring the Amazon (News) Apr 05, 2022

Employees at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island pass a vote to unionize. Elon Musk becomes Twitter's newest board member. And scientists have created a new message to tell aliens where to find us.

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Using Tech for Good with Baratunde Thurston Apr 04, 2022

Advocate, technologist and comedian Baratunde Thurston joins the show to talk about his podcast How to Citizen and how, with a little work, we can make tech live up to its potential as a tool for positive social change.

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TechStuff Classic: How Steganography Works Apr 01, 2022

How can you hide a message so that no one knows you're even communicating? Use steganography! Ariel Kasten joins the show to talk about the art of hiding messages.

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Tech News: Big Tech, Big Problems Mar 31, 2022

Today's news covers a lot of important problems cropping up around Big Tech, from anticompetitive practices to deceptive lobbying strategies to the spread of misinformation on social networking platforms. Plus learn how researchers were able to hack into a Canadian broadcast satellite.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Satellite Orbits 101 Mar 30, 2022

What are the different kinds of satellite orbits, and what purpose do they serve? From low Earth orbits to Lagrange points, we take a high-level view. From space.

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Tech News: Sony Announces a New PlayStation Subscription Service Mar 29, 2022

Sony is combining two existing services into something new. Plus the supply chain problems we've been having are likely going to get worse. And we hear about AI-generated LinkedIn profiles. Could your coworker be a robot?

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What does the Facebook Oversight Board do? Mar 28, 2022

Since its formation, the Facebook Oversight Board has reviewed some important content moderation cases on Facebook. In some cases it upheld Facebook's initial decision, in more cases the board overturned Facebook's actions. But why does the board exist in the first place and how does it work? Dex Hunter-Torricke joins the show to explain.

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TechStuff Classic: The Biggest Lawsuits in Gaming History Mar 25, 2022

CNET's Iyaz Akhtar joins the show to talk about lawsuits. What are some of the biggest lawsuits in gaming and how have they shaped our world?

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Tech News: Lapsus$ Hackers Identified Mar 24, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers say that a 16-year-old boy in England is the ringleader of the Lapsus$ hacker group that compromised Okta and other companies earlier this week. We learn which big tech companies are the most ethical, sort of. And lots more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: What are Web 1.0 and Web 2.0? Mar 23, 2022

As the buzz around Web3 grows, I thought it would be good to revisit the concepts of Web 1.0 and Web 2.0. What do those terms actually mean? And does Web3 have any connection to them?

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Tech News: Facebook Locks Out Users Mar 22, 2022

In an effort to protect high-profile Facebook users, Facebook locked those users out of their own accounts. Sort of. Plus news about Google, Tesla and how the US SEC wants to hold companies accountable for greenhouse gas emissions.

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Military Simulations and Metaverses Mar 21, 2022

Pete Morrison from Bohemia Interactive Simulations joins the show to talk about what goes into creating simulated worlds for military training and how that work could be part of the foundation for the metaverse.

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TechStuff Classic: How Aircraft Carriers Work: Part Two Mar 18, 2022

Jonathan and Scott look back on the history of aircraft carriers and how they evolved in the US Navy. From the Enterprise to the Nimitz and beyond!

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BigTech News: Tech Lands in Lawmakers' Crosshairs Mar 18, 2022

Between chasing rainbows and warding off banshees, Jonathan spends this St. Patrick's Day talking about numerous lawsuits and proposed pieces of legislation that could have enormous impacts on the tech industry. Plus Amazon picks up MGM and the James Webb Space Telescope takes its first fully-focused image.

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TechStuff Tidbits: A Brief History of Streaming Music Mar 16, 2022

Today, using streaming services is how most folks access music. But how did that get started? We look at the early history that set the stage for today's music industry.

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Tech News: Russia Shuts Down Instagram Mar 15, 2022

The Russian government has banned Instagram. A COVID outbreak in China could create more supply chain woes down the line. And Google employees indicate their displeasure in an internal survey. Plus more!

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How Cars Became Computerized Mar 14, 2022

We've all heard how the chip shortage has hit the automotive industry hard, but when did cars begin incorporating electronics in the first place? We look at the history of computerization in vehicles.

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TechStuff Classic: How Aircraft Carriers Work - Part One Mar 11, 2022

CarStuff's Scott Benjamin joins this listener requested show about aircraft carriers. How do they work and what does it take to keep one operational?

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Rerun: Getting Around in Science Fiction Mar 10, 2022

Special guest Ariel Kasten is back and we talk about some more sci-fi stuff, including the various means of getting from point A to point B. Hyperspace, warp speed and teleportation - how much is science and how much is fiction?

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Rerun: The Tragedy of 3DO Mar 09, 2022

This is the story of a video game console that tried to make a big change in the market but failed, and the man who dreamed it all up.

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Rerun: What were CGA, EGA and VGA? Mar 08, 2022

How did IBM define computer graphics standards for the PC? What's the difference between the different standards? And why did the company get out of the graphics game?

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A Conversation with Beena Ammanath Mar 07, 2022

Beena Ammanath is an Executive Director at Deloitte with a focus on AI, including how to make artificial intelligence "trustworthy." In this episode, Jonathan and Beena talk about artificial intelligence in general, what it means to be trustworthy and why you can't use a single example to cover all AI applications.

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Techstuff Classic: How Coffee Machines Work Mar 04, 2022

Lauren Vogelbaum joins the show to talk about coffee machines. What's the history of coffee and how do the various gadgets work? Coffee!

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Tech News: Joe Biden Targets Social Networks in State of the Union Mar 03, 2022

The President of the United States called on Congress to create laws to protect children online. McDonald's doesn't want an add on gadget to fix ice cream machines. And you'll be able to order virtual fast food in the metaverse for some reason.

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TechStuff Tidbits: What is SWIFT? Mar 03, 2022

What is SWIFT, and what does a SWIFT ban actually mean? We learn about the communications system and how it facilitates the movement of large amounts of money all around the world.

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Tech News: Tech Strikes Back at Russia Mar 01, 2022

The tech world has clamped down on Russia in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine. A cryptocurrency exchange founder is going to stand trial on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. And we say farewell to a man who co-developed Ethernet technology.

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Rerun: Formula 1 - 101 Feb 28, 2022

Scott Benjamin joins the show to talk about the history and tech behind Formula 1 race cars. What sets them apart?

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TechStuff Classic: Ice Core Drilling Feb 25, 2022

How do scientists retrieve ice core samples? What can we learn from them? Joe McCormick joins the show to talk about really cool historical records.

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Tech News: Tech and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Feb 24, 2022

How is Russia's invasion of Ukraine affecting the tech world? Why did an American hacker decide to take down North Korea's Internet? And why is Facebook developing a universal translator?

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Audiophiles and the Perfect Sound Feb 23, 2022

Audiophiles want the best listening experience from their sound systems. The only thing in the way is the tech. We explore why getting the perfect system is such a huge challenge (and why you don't necessarily need to break the bank while doing it).

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Tech News: TikTok and Your Data Feb 22, 2022

Security researchers find that TikTok gives its Chinese parent company full access to user data. A consumer advocacy group in the EU thinks users should be able to sue big tech companies under the Digital Markets Act. And White Castle hires some robots.

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The Rise and Fall of Sansui Feb 21, 2022

Sansui was a Japanese company that, for a brief period, produced audio equipment that serious audiophiles still seek out to this day. We learn how the company began and we puzzle out what went wrong.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Flushed Feb 18, 2022

How do toilets work? What's the secret behind using a Japanese toilet? And can you enter a toilet race? Josh Clark joins the show.

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Tech News: I Never Metamate I Didn't Like Feb 17, 2022

Meta employees are now Metamates and I'm sorry. Also, we learn about how Russian hackers have stolen top US military secrets. And the US is looking at more ways to protect children from Big Tech.

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TechStuff Tidbits: The Problems of Obsolescence Feb 16, 2022

When tech goes obsolete, it can cause problems. Sometimes they are relatively minor -- you bought into HDDVD when you should have gone Blu-ray. But sometimes it gets much more serious. We take a big picture look at the problems of tech going obsolete.

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Tech News: Meta Messed with Texas Feb 15, 2022

The state of Texas goes after Meta/Facebook over data privacy. The US Senate might effectively end encrypted communication in the states. And a certain time machine might be opening its gull-wing doors to new customers soon.

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Rerun: How Speakers and Amplifiers Work Feb 14, 2022

How does a speaker generate sound? What does an amplifier do and how does it work? We learn more about the science and tech behind our audio equipment.

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TechStuff Classic: The Golden Age of Radio Feb 12, 2022

How did broadcast radio get its start? What were the challenges and controversies? And how did the golden age fade into history?

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Tech News: Nintendo Gets Direct and Peloton Cycles In Place Feb 10, 2022

Nintendo held one of its Nintendo Direct events yesterday and we look at a few announcements. Meanwhile, Peloton continues to have a rough week as laid off employees crash an all hands meeting. And Tesla opts to turn off a function that Jonathan finds obnoxious.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Jailbreaking Feb 09, 2022

What is jailbreaking? Why would you want to jailbreak a device? And how could court decisions make jailbreaking a thing of the past?

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Tech News: Nvidia Loses an Arm Feb 08, 2022

Nvidia's plan to acquire Arm falls through. The IRS backpedals on requiring facial recognition for online users. And we hear about how Meta and Apple are both facing challenges on multiple fronts.

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Update: Hyperloop and the Boring Podcast Feb 07, 2022

It's time to revisit the Hyperloop. What is the proposal, and how will it work? And what's up with Elon Musk's Boring Company?

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TechStuff Classic: The Rise and Fall of Atari: Part Three Feb 04, 2022

In our final part in our Atari series, Chuck and Jonathan talk about the sad decline of Atari and what's left of the company today.

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Tech News: Investors Change Their Relationship Status With Facebook To "It's Complicated" Feb 03, 2022

Yesterday, Meta/Facebook held an earnings call and things went poorly right out of the gate. By the time the call was over, the company was poised to shed 200 billion dollars in value. What happened? Plus, more news in tech.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Bits and Bytes Feb 02, 2022

What's the difference between bits and bytes? Has a byte always been 8 bits (no, it has not)? And is a kilobyte 1,000 bytes, or 1,024 bytes? It depends! Let's all get confused with this refresher course in bits and bytes!

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Tech News: Big Tech Gets Bigger Feb 01, 2022

Acquisitions are in the tech news this week, from updates on Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard to the New York Times scooping up a viral online game. We also look at how hackers made more than 80 million bucks from insider trading and a group of engineers who proved da Vinci's flying machine could work.

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Libra - The Failed Facebook Currency Jan 31, 2022

Diem, formerly known as the Libra Association behind Facebook's Libra currency, is kaput. Learn about how folks at Facebook attempted to launch a digital currency and the problems they encountered along the way.

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TechStuff Classic: The Rise and Fall of Atari: Part Two Jan 29, 2022

In Part Two of this series, Chuck and Jonathan talk about how Atari dominated video games until the crash of 1983.

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Tech News: LG Televisions and Targeted Advertising Jan 28, 2022

LG's announcement to advertisers might mean connected televisions learn more about us than we would like. Anti-vax groups were spreading lies about COVID vaccines before the US even announced a vaccine program. And the IRS wants a good look at your face. Plus more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: The Laws of Tech Jan 26, 2022

From Moore's Law to the Laws of Robotics, we take a look at some famous "laws" about technology.

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Tech News: Crypto Winters and GPU Summers Jan 26, 2022

The recent decline in cryptocurrency value might be good news for folks looking to buy a GPU. Attorneys want to hold Google accountable for what they say are misleading location tracking practices. And hackers have hit the Belarus railway system with ransomware in an effort to prevent Russian troops from amassing near Ukraine. Plus more!

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Peloton Stalls Out Jan 24, 2022

Peloton seems to be moving backward, which is bad news for a company known for its stationary bikes. We look at the history of Peloton, the company's business model, and how recent events have convinced at least one activist investor to call for the CEO's resignation.

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TechStuff Classic: The Rise and Fall of Atari - Part One Jan 22, 2022

What's the story behind Atari? Stuff You Should Know's Chuck Bryant joins the podcast to answer this listener question.

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Tech News: Roku Goes Kaput Jan 20, 2022

An issue with Roku's systems on the back end caused user devices to fail for several hours on Wednesday. Plus, news about the metaverse, crypto criminals and a movie studio in spaaaaace.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Patents Jan 19, 2022

What are patents for? How long do they last? And what's a patent troll? We give a quick overview about patents and why they're such a big deal in tech.

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Tech News: Airlines Warn 5G Could Lead to "Catastrophic Event" Jan 18, 2022

We're on the eve of AT&T and Verizon switching on their C-Band 5G networks and several airlines warn that the tech could cause a "catastrophic event" in the form of delays and cancellations. What's going on? Plus HUGE news about Activision Blizzard and more.

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Why are so many semiconductor chips made in Taiwan? Jan 17, 2022

The semiconductor chip shortage continues to be a huge problem for multiple industries around the world and has brought new attention to Taiwan, the manufacturing capital of semiconductors. But how did it get that way?

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TechStuff Classic: The Six Simple Machines Jan 15, 2022

What are the six simple machines and why are they so important? Joe McCormick joins the show to explain.

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Tech News: Scams and Lawsuits Jan 14, 2022

The tech news today is filled with stories about lawsuits and scams, from Apple paying employees for the time they spent being searched to Kim Kardashian getting name dropped in a lawsuit about an alleged cryptocurrency scam. Plus, Disney files an interesting (and potentially creepy) patent.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Content Farms and Clickbait Jan 12, 2022

What are/were content farms, and what conditions allowed them to flourish? And what changed? From junk articles to clickbait, we look at how web sites would try to gamify the system to get more views.

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South Korea Gets Tough With Apple and Google Jan 11, 2022

A law in South Korea forces Apple and Google to offer alternatives to their respective in-app payment systems. A former Amazon employee will testify to lawmakers that the company's employee review system is incomprehensible. And Razer changes up how it markets its new Zephyr masks.

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The DRM Episode Jan 10, 2022

Digital Rights Management has a bad reputation. Is it earned? (Yes, yes it is). We look at the history and evolution of DRM and why critics say it's broken.

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TechStuff Classic: What is a Common Carrier? Jan 07, 2022

The FCC Chairman has proposed reclassifying ISPs as common carriers under Title II. Wait, what does that mean? Jonathan explains.

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Tech News: CES 2022 Roundup and More Jan 07, 2022

I talk about some of the stuff coming out of CES that I found interesting. Plus we hear about Google alienating its employees and get a story on an NFT art heist.

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TechStuff Tidbits: Why is there no universal voltage? Jan 06, 2022

Travel the world and you'll discover that you will need some special gear to plug in your electronics as you go from place to place. Plugs, outlets and even voltages vary around the world. We're going to talk about why.

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The Verdict is in for Theranos Jan 05, 2022

A jury returns a verdict on the case against Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos and it's a mixed bag. AT&T and Verizon both agree to delay 5G rollout, but only for a couple of weeks. And CES gets underway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Rerun: How Medieval Warfare Led to the Lawnmower Jan 03, 2022

We learn who invented the lawnmower, how lawnmowers evolved, and why we even have lawns in the first place. Hint: it has to do with castles in the Middle Ages.

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TechStuff Classic: How E-Bikes Work Jan 01, 2022

Electric bikes aren't a new idea. How do they work? Scott Benjamin joins the show to talk about e-bike tech.

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TechStuff Predicts 2022 Dec 31, 2021

It's been a while since I did a tech predictions episode. What trends are going to be big in 2022? From Web3 to the Great Resignation, we look ahead at what will shape tech in the year to come.

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A Look Back at 2021 in Spaaace (and Beyond) Dec 30, 2021

As we wrap up our look back on 2021, we talk about some of the big stories involving space missions. We also look at what Tesla was up to in 2021 and we look ahead at a very different CES 2022.

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2021 and Activision Blizzard's No Good, Very Bad Year Dec 29, 2021

We continue our look at the big tech stories of 2021, including a truly tumultuous year for video game company Activision Blizzard. Plus, Jonathan rants about cryptocurrencies and a vaguely-defined Web3.

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A Look Back on 2021: Would Facebook Lie to You? (Probably) Dec 27, 2021

It's time to look back on some of the big tech stories of 2021, and golly this past year was a doozie. In this first episode, we look at tech's role in the spread of misinformation, how it played a part in the US capitol riots, and Jonathan once again rails about NFTs.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at TV Connectors Dec 24, 2021

What are all the connections on the back of a television? From HDMI to composite to component cables, we explain what each means.

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Rerun: E-Waste and What To Do With It Dec 24, 2021

What is electronic waste? What makes it so problematic? And what's the best way to deal with it?

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Rerun: Behind the Jargon of the Film Industry Dec 22, 2021

What's the difference between a Gaffer and the Best Boy? What do all the roles on a movie set actually mean? We look at the tech and terminology of film sets.

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Tech News: Tech Crooks and Cybercrime Stats Dec 21, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos founder, awaits a jury's verdict in her wire fraud case. We learn that cyber criminals really stepped it up over the last couple of years. And Brian Eno has some harsh words for NFT enthusiasts.

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Riding the Hype Cycle Dec 21, 2021

Don't believe the hype, but believe in the hype cycle. It's a tool that describes the path a tech takes from its emergence to adoption. From 3D TVs to the metaverse, we explore how we can use the hype cycle to describe how we perceive tech.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Listens to Negativland Dec 17, 2021

Mark Hosler, one of the founding members of Negativland, joins the podcast to talk about audio collage, art, legal potholes and using technology to make mind blowing sound.

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Tech News: We're Not Ready for the Metaverse Dec 16, 2021

An Intel senior VP explains why we're not technologically prepared for the metaverse. We cover some serious stories about abuse and hostile work environments in tech. And Roku faces a ban in the US. Plus more.

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Would TechTV Make it in Streaming Media? Dec 15, 2021

TechTV was a cable channel dedicated to tech, but ultimately a merger with G4TV would spell the end of most of the channel's programming. Could it have survived in streaming form if it came out today? Tom Merritt, former TechTV guru, joins the show to talk it over.

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Tech News: The Worst Security Vulnerability in a Decade Dec 14, 2021

Why are security experts calling the Log4j vulnerability the worst one in a decade? Why is OSHA investigating Apple? And why did Meta revoke one Instagram user's 10-year-old Instagram account?

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The Amazon Web Services Outage Dec 13, 2021

On Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, a glitch in Amazon Web Services had a massive impact on everything from smartphone apps to Walt Disney World. We learn about the origins of AWS and what Amazon says went wrong.

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TechStuff Classic: The Sony Pictures Entertainment Hack Dec 10, 2021

What exactly happened with the hack that targeted Sony? Why do some people question the official explanation that North Korea was behind it? Ben Bowlin joins the show to explain.

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell - Managing supply chain volatility in the height of the shopping season Dec 09, 2021

Global supply chains have made headlines this year, with businesses in every industry and consumers all experiencing unprecedented volatility. How can companies stabilize this boundless bullwhip? In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Jonathan Wright, Global Managing Partner for Supply Chain Consulting at IBM, about demand forecasting and other technologies that manufacturers and vendors are using to make their supply chains more resilient. This is a paid advertisement from IBM.

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Rerun: The Death of 3D Television Dec 09, 2021

For years, television manufacturers were pushing 3D features on TV sets. By 2017, all major companies had stopped trying. What happened with 3D TV?

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Tech News: The 150 Billion Dollar Facebook Lawsuits Dec 07, 2021

Meta/Facebook faces a pair of class action lawsuits seeking billions in damages, alleging that the company fueled extremism and violence in Myanmar. In other news, Microsoft wrests control of servers belonging to hackers targeting companies. And NASA develops a new program to calculate the likelihood of an asteroid colliding with Earth.

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The Evil Algorithm Dec 06, 2021

One of the big news stories of 2021 has centered around Facebook's "algorithm." In this episode, we dive into what that actually means and how content like misinformation and hate speech can get a big boost from Facebook itself.

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TechStuff Classic: The CES Story Dec 03, 2021

It's time for another classic TechStuff episode! In this one, Chris Pollette and Jonathan Strickland give the history of CES and what it's like to attend.

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What does the future of sustainability look like for your company and your customers? Dec 02, 2021

Today, consumers, businesses and governments are united in their sense of urgency about the sustainability of the planet. But how do we go about achieving it? In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Marc Rolfe, Senior Vice President and Head of Strategic Partners Ecosystem Success at SAP, and Jason Kelley, General Manager, IBM Strategic Partners, about how strategic partnerships between companies can create a larger industry shift toward sustainability. This is a paid advertisement from IBM.

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Will LHR tech solve the graphics card shortage problem? Dec 01, 2021

A listener asked what's the difference between LHR and non-LHR graphics cards. Who knew it would turn into a full discussion on crypto mining, hash values and how companies are trying to make sure that gamers get their hands on graphics cards?

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Tech News: Twitter Gets a New CEO Nov 30, 2021

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter's CEO again. Former Google employees sue Google for being evil. And the FBI considers encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp and iMessage to be "the most permissive" when it comes to investigations. Plus more!

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BitTorrent and The Pirate Bay Nov 30, 2021

The Pirate Bay turned 18 this year. We look at file sharing, copyright issues, corporate assets and the pirates who advocate for a free Internet. It's a big ol' mess and we're going to sort it out.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Tackles Typewriters Nov 26, 2021

Special guest Holly Frey joins the show to talk about typewriters. What's their history and what's the real scoop behind the QWERTY keyboard?

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Rerun: The History of Cyber Monday Nov 25, 2021

When did the trend of Cyber Monday begin? We take a look at the history of one of the Internet's biggest annual events.

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The Dark Side of Video Game Cheaters Nov 25, 2021

From trying to scam their way onto high score leaderboards to using hacks to run rampant in online multiplayer games, we look at how cheaters have tried to take the easy way toward video game legend status.

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Tech News: NASA Plays Galactic Billiards With Asteroid Nov 23, 2021

NASA launches a spacecraft that will collide with an asteroid, but on purpose. Also, Facebook executives allegedly prevented researchers from improving algorithms to limit the spread of hate speech. And Texas invites bitcoin miners to settle down, but can the state's power grid handle the load?

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A Brief History of Cheating in Video Games Nov 22, 2021

From the famous Konami code to the Doom modders, we look at some of the early examples of cheat codes and cheat devices in video games.

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Rerun: The GE of Today Nov 19, 2021

Tragedies and financial crises turned what used to be General Electric's strengths into liabilities. In this episode, we learn how the once dominant company began to struggle and why some think its heading for insolvency.

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How a human-centered approach is building trustworthy AI. Nov 18, 2021

Creating trust and transparency in AI isn’t just a business requirement, it’s a social responsibility. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy Officer and AI Ethics Board Co-Chair, and Dr. Seth Dobrin, Global Chief AI Officer, about IBM’s approach to AI and how it’s helping businesses transform the way they work with AI systems that are fair and address bias so AI can benefit everyone, not just a few.

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Rerun: GE and the House that Jack Built Nov 17, 2021

After World War II, General Electric would grow rapidly to the point of bloat. Then a man named Jack Welch took over as CEO and made some big changes. What was Welch's legacy?

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Rerun: GE Through World War II Nov 16, 2021

In its first few decades, General Electric would grow into an enormous company with incredible influence in the United States. In this episode, we see how that played out leading up to and through World War II.

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Rerun: The Founding of G&E Nov 15, 2021

General Electric has been around for more than 100 years. It's recently been in a bit of a slump. How did this company get started?

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TechStuff Classic: Taking a Ride in an Ambulance Nov 12, 2021

What is ambulance technology all about? Ben Bowlin joins the show to explore this listener-suggested topic.

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Tech News: Flying Taxis and Metaverses in South Korea Nov 11, 2021

South Korea is barging into the future with a municipal metaverse for Seoul and an air traffic control system for flying taxis. Plus an update on Elon Musk selling Tesla stock, why it's still hard to buy a PlayStation 5 and how a brain computer interface project interprets imaginary handwriting.

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Futures That Never Were Nov 11, 2021

Science fiction writers have predicted numerous things that came true. But then there are those who have predicted stuff that didn't quite work out the way they imagined. This episode is dedicated to them.

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Tech News: Freedom From Algorithms Nov 09, 2021

A proposed law in the US would make companies like Facebook give users an alternative to algorithmic-generated news feeds. The DoJ goes after ransomware hackers. And we've got news about Nintendo's next video game console (kind of).

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More of the Worst Cars of All Time Nov 08, 2021

We round out a totally-not-definitive list of bad cars with entries like the Trident, the Aztek and the Hummer H2. Plus the scandal of Dieselgate and cars that were meant to fly or swim.

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The Worst Cars of All Time Nov 05, 2021

It's time to talk about some cars that, for one reason or another, people love to hate. So from the Pinto to the Trabant, join us as we look at cars that were lemons, cost too much or doomed a company to bankruptcy.

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Tech News: Spaaaaaace Tacos Nov 04, 2021

Meta PC's owners say "Not so fast, Facebook" to a proposed name change. Google is bidding on a defense contract. A new methodology relating to quantum computing could change everything. And astronauts make tacos in space with space chiles!

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Rerun: The Max Headroom Incident Nov 03, 2021

How did hackers take over a television signal in the late 1980s? Stuff You Should Know's Chuck Bryant joins the show to talk about the Max Headroom Incident.

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Tech News: Facebook Gets Meta Nov 02, 2021

Facebook changed its name, but will it change its game? Also, some folks in Oregon want to know how much water Google uses. A suspicious cryptocurrency turns out to be a scam. And YouTube is done making Rewind videos.

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The Rise and Fall of Magnavox Nov 01, 2021

We learn about how Magnavox saw a surge in consumer popularity after World War II, including how Magnavox started manufacturing televisions. We also learn about the first video game console. And we find out what happened to Magnavox the company.

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Magnavox Gets Loud (1917 - 1930) Oct 29, 2021

Continuing our history of Magnavox, we look at how the invention of the moving coil loudspeaker would form the foundation of the company. Oh, and also how the engineers of Magnavox figured out how to make noise-cancelling microphones for World War I airplane pilots.

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Quantum Computing is Tomorrow’s Computing, Today Oct 28, 2021

Over the next decade, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and live. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, about quantum computing and its potential to accelerate discovery and development.

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Tech News: Facebook Tries to Save Face Oct 26, 2021

Facebook held its quarterly earnings call and while the company is under criticism its revenue is through the roof. Also, Congress is asking social networking companies to think of the children and Jeff Bezos plans to build a station that's out of this world.

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The Birth of Magnavox Oct 25, 2021

We dive into the early history of radio transmissions and learn about the founding of Magnavox. Along the way, we also learn about spark gap transmitters, arc transmitters and why it was difficult to break into radio in the early days.

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TechStuff Classic: Do We Need Humanoid Robots? Oct 22, 2021

In this classic episode, Josh Clark joins the podcast to talk about humanoid robots. Why are we so concerned about building them and are they a good idea?

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Tech News: Mark Zuckerberg is on the Hot Seat Oct 21, 2021

The Attorney General for Washington DC has named Mark Zuckerberg as a defendant in a lawsuit about Cambridge Analytica. Some companies hope to put a private space station in orbit in a few years. And the Boring Company gets closer to its plans for Las Vegas.

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What is the metaverse? Oct 20, 2021

In Neal Stephenson's "Snow Crash," we were introduced to the concept of a metaverse. Now companies like Facebook are working to make their own version. But what is it?

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Tech News: Investigating Amazon Oct 19, 2021

Members of Congress imply that it might be time to begin a criminal investigation into Amazon. Facebook's AI isn't up to the task of clamping down on hate speech. And NASA wants to build a communications network for the Moon. Plus more!

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The Video Game Crash of 1983 Oct 19, 2021

What caused the great video game crash of 1983 in North America? Was it too many lousy, cheap games? Was it the home computer? Was it E.T.? Or was it more complicated than that?

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Has the US lost the cyber war already? Oct 15, 2021

Former Pentagon chief software officer Nicolas Chaillan resigned, citing frustrations regarding trying to bring the US Department of Defense up to speed with respect to cyber security and warfare. He said that China has effectively won the cyber battle. Is he right?

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Tech News: Amazon and Facebook Under Scrutiny Oct 14, 2021

This episode is all about issues at Amazon and Facebook as the two companies try to fend off allegations that the companies engage in anti competitive practices. Plus we learn a bit about how Facebook is pursuing AI research.

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RERUN: Are we in cyber war? Oct 13, 2021

In this classic episode, Jonathan and Chris Pollette talk about the realities of cyber warfare.

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Tech News: Facebook's Very Bad Week Oct 12, 2021

Last week, Facebook was dealing with a whistleblower. This week, the company might have another one. Plus stories about Amazon corporate employees working from home indefinitely, Microsoft blocking a massive DDoS attack and Magic Leap trying to bounce back.

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Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work Oct 11, 2021

In the world of cryptocurrency, there's a need for algorithms to create a consensus for validating transactions. Bitcoin uses Proof of Work. Ethereum 2.0 will use Proof of Stake. What the heck is the difference?

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TechStuff Classic: The Sewing Machine Oct 09, 2021

Holly Frey from Stuff You Missed in History Class joins the show to talk about the sewing machine and how it shaped patent law.

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Tech News: Twitch Gets Hacked Oct 07, 2021

A hacker steals pretty much everything Twitch has. Facebook tries to downplay a whistleblower's allegations. And someone has taken over a US Navy Facebook page.

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Navigation in Spaaaace Oct 06, 2021

Listener Terje wants to know about space navigation. We look at how orbital velocities, special and general relativity and even stuff like solar radiation can make navigating from point A to point B a big head scratcher once you go into space.

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Tech News: Why Facebook Went Offline Oct 05, 2021

Facebook and all its services disappeared on Monday, October 4th. What caused the outage? Also, the US Senate interviews a Facebook whistleblower, a former Tesla employee wins a lawsuit against the company and Amazon pushes out a very expensive robot.

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The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Oct 04, 2021

It was an engineering feat to link England to France via subsea cables. Connecting Europe to America would require even greater innovation. From failed installations to engineering mistakes, we look at what it took to connect two continents separated by the Atlantic ocean.

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The History of Subsea Cables Oct 01, 2021

Listener Antriksh asked that I look into subsea cables, the physical connections that link distant lands together for communication and power transmission. We learn about how physics creates unique challenges for subsea transmission and how 19th century engineers and scientists tried to overcome them.

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Accelerating Innovation with Hybrid Cloud at the Edge Sep 30, 2021

The world is hitting a data tipping point where vast connectivity requires massive network capacity. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm Gladwell talks to David Shacochis, Vice President for Enterprise Technology and Field CTO at Lumen, and Howard Boville, Head of IBM Cloud Platform, about how hybrid cloud is serving as a catalyst for innovation in a world where computing can and must happen everywhere: private clouds, public clouds, the edge of the network.

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Rerun: The Mythology of Area 51 Sep 29, 2021

Area 51 factors into stories about everything from weather-control devices to aliens. Ben Bowlin joins the show to look at the mythology of Area 51.

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Tech News: Instagram Strikes Back Sep 28, 2021

Instagram and Facebook argue that the Wall Street Journal inaccurately interpreted data about Instagram's effects on mental health. A California law aims to make companies like Amazon more accountable for worker health and safety. And TikTok hits one billion monthly users. Plus more!

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Audio Wars: Analog vs Digital Sep 27, 2021

A listener asked that I talk about ADCs and DACs, but to do that we have to understand how sound works, how analog works and how digital works. And then we explore whether one format is superior to the other.

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TechStuff Classic: The History of Area 51 - Part Two Sep 25, 2021

What's been going on at the Area 51 site since the days of the U-2 and A-12 spy plane tests? We look at stealth technology, drones and more.

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Tech News: Jonathan Gets Mad at the News Sep 23, 2021

We learn more awful stuff about Facebook. Texas's law against social media companies is challenged in court. And the White House is meeting with companies about the semiconductor shortage. Plus more!

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What Lies Ahead for the International Space Station? Sep 22, 2021

We finish up our series about space stations and talk about the most recent modules to join the ISS, the private citizens who visited the ISS as tourists, what life is like aboard the space station and what the future holds.

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Tech News: Facebook on the Ropes Sep 21, 2021

A series of articles in The Wall Street Journal has Facebook on the defensive. Tech companies struggle to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. And some non-astronauts learn that pooping in space is tricky.

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The Origins of the International Space Station Sep 20, 2021

After several false starts, NASA's plans for a space station got a leg up when the US invited Russia to become a part of a new, cooperative enterprise. The US, Russia, Canada, the European Space Agency and Japan would come together to create a phenomenal piece of technology: the International Space Station.

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False Starts with Space Stations Sep 17, 2021

As we look back on the US plans for a space station, we explore abandoned plans for a few different designs. We also learn how politics and space don't always get along.

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Tech News: Facebook Researchers Dunk on Facebook Sep 16, 2021

A 2020 internal report at Facebook reveals that Instagram use can have a negative impact on mental health, and it gets worse from there. We also have stories about what Apple unveiled at their iPhone event and what's going on with the Theranos trial.

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Rerun: How Fuel Cells Work Sep 15, 2021

A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device; it turns chemical energy into electrical energy. Jonathan and Chris discuss fuel cells in detail from their origins to why they're not practical for general use yet in this episode.

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Tech News: Good Apples and Bad Apples Sep 14, 2021

Apple holds its iPhone 13 event today and we guess at what the company will reveal. We also learn how a federal judge made a call that subsequently led to Apple losing 85 billion dollars in value. Plus news about Facebook, Google, electric vehicles and woolly mammoths.

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The Story of Mir Sep 13, 2021

Mir was the first modular space station in orbit. It was simultaneously a scientific and engineering triumph and a chaotic mess. We look at the good, the bad and the on fire in this episode.

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TechStuff Classic: The History of Area 51 - Part One Sep 10, 2021

What goes on at the most famous secret base in the world? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about Area 51, aka Groom Lake.

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Tech News: Facebook is so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades Sep 09, 2021

Facebook and Ray-Ban introduce new smart glasses. Twitter creates Communities. And the Australian High Court makes a really bad decision about Facebook.

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TechStuff Visits Space Stations Sep 08, 2021

We've talked about space suits. Now it's time to talk about space stations! From the first Salyut space station to the incredible story of Skylab, we look at early space stations in this episode.

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Tech News: Tech and the Surveillance State Sep 07, 2021

There's a lot of tech news about the role of tech in surveillance. It's not particularly happy news. We also talk about how Android users are watching more TikTok videos than YouTube videos. And I feel old.

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TechStuff Classic: 5 Technologies To End All Wars - That Didn't Sep 06, 2021

Can technology end war? Several people thought so at one time or another. We look at five examples of idealists who thought tech would end warfare.

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Home Theatre 103 - Components and Cables Sep 03, 2021

Just when you thought it was safe to watch a Blu-ray. We look at more tech that's necessary for a great home theater system. From AV Receivers to the cables you'll need to hook everything together, we get to the bottom of what makes home theater work.

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Tech News: Reddit Takes Misinformation Seriously Sep 02, 2021

After numerous protests, Reddit shut down a subreddit dedicated to the spread of COVID-19 misinformation. Will it follow up on similar problematic subreddits? And in other news, India cracks down on VPNs, the feds still depend on facial recognition tech and Amazon and SpaceX are in a space fight.

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Rerun: The Dangers of Public WiFi Sep 01, 2021

Hacker extraordinaire Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about how you can protect your data when browsing the Internet. Is public WiFi off limits? Are VPNs reliable? What about Tor?

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Tech News: South Korea Brings the Hammer Down on Apple Aug 31, 2021

While the US debates whether Apple and Google's in-app purchasing systems are anticompetitive, South Korea jumps ahead and bans the companies from preventing app developers from using other purchasing systems. Also, China cuts down on video game time for kids and we have a launch date for Windows 11.

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Home Theatre 102: Screens and Sounds Aug 30, 2021

We follow up with a bit more about what you need to know when selecting a screen for your home theater, plus all the options for sound. What's the difference between 5.1, 5.1.2 and 7.1? We explain!

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TechStuff Classic: Who was Claude Shannon? Aug 27, 2021

TechStuff salutes an incredibly influential (and yet relatively unknown) tech genius: Claude Shannon. What did he do?

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Tech News: OnlyFans does a 180 Aug 26, 2021

Content platform OnlyFans reverses a policy change after protests and criticism hit the company. Too many government agencies around the world rely on facial recognition software. The EU wants to track cryptocurrency transactions and more!

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Home Theatre 101: The Screen Aug 26, 2021

Maybe you want a new television, or maybe you want to set up a whole home theatre. This episode dives into the world of UHD experiences, from resolution to contrast ratio to HDR and beyond.

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Tech News: Tech and the Crisis in Afghanistan Aug 24, 2021

We learn how a tech startup is trying to help the people of Kabul (and how the startup's founder is protecting her employees). Apple pushes back a return to the office. And a hacker generously returns the 600 million dollars they stole in cryptocurrency.

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The Shuttle Space Suits and Beyond Aug 24, 2021

How did space suits evolve over the course of the Space Shuttle program, and what has been going on since? And why are spacesuits being blamed for a delay in the Artemis Program?

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TechStuff Classic: The Full Motion Video Era - Home Gaming Aug 20, 2021

How was full motion video used in early computer and console games? And why is it so hilariously bad?

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More Space Suits and Pooping in Space Aug 19, 2021

We pick up with the space suits designed for the Apollo program. We learn what the Apollo astronauts had to do in order to go to the bathroom in space. Warning: it isn't pretty.

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Rerun: Working with the Large Hadron Collider Aug 19, 2021

Jonathan is joined by Daniel Whiteson of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. Daniel works in the field of experimental particle physics and conducts research using the LHC.

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Tech News: Dude, Where's My Data? Aug 17, 2021

The Dallas Police Department accidentally deleted 22 terabytes of data. Hackers infiltrated T-Mobile servers and claim to have stolen the private information of 100 million customers. And we learn about a vigilante group targeting trolls on TikTok.

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Space Suit Evolution Aug 16, 2021

A lack of new space suits is going to push back the Artemis Program. Where did space suits come from? What were the early ones like? We look at flight suits up through the early days of Apollo in this episode.

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TechStuff Classic: The Full Motion Video Era - The Arcade Aug 13, 2021

What is FMV and how did it change video games? From the brilliant to the brilliantly awful, we take a look at FMV.

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Tech News: Netflix Wages War Against VPNs Aug 12, 2021

Netflix tries to stop people from using VPNs to view region-locked material. Facebook faces new anticompetitive investigations in the UK. A report shows the New York Police Department spent more than 150 million dollars on surveillance tech without public oversight. And more.

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Rerun: The Artemis Program Aug 11, 2021

NASA is soliciting applications for its astronaut program in anticipation of sending men and women to the Moon. Learn all about the Artemis program, its goals and what comes next!

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Tech News: The US Infrastructure Bill Introduces Some Tech Problems Aug 10, 2021

The US Senate has approved a 1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill, but contained within that bill are some amendments that could cause problems down the road. Also, Twitter uses a competition to root out problems with its photo cropping algorithm.

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The 2014 Sony Hack Revisited Aug 09, 2021

In late 2014, hackers stole an enormous amount of information from Sony Pictures, then wiped out thousands of computers and hundreds of servers. A group calling itself Guardians of Peace claimed responsibility. But what was really going on?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Camps Out Aug 06, 2021

From the good old days of roughing it to the high tech campsite of the future, we look at the tech of camping.

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Tech News: Time Crystals Aug 05, 2021

Google researchers claim they can use quantum computers to study time crystals, and we figure out what that sentence means. We also cover stories about Facebook, Apple, and how the US is using artificial intelligence to predict the enemy.

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Rerun: Tron- He Fights For the Users Aug 04, 2021

Steven Lisberger, writer and director of the 1982 film Tron, joins the show to talk about the tech of making the film and the mythology of Tron itself.

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Tech News: Tesla - The Good, The Bad, and the On Fire Aug 03, 2021

Tesla Autopilot may have averted tragedy in Norway, but it also thought the moon was a traffic light. And a massive Tesla battery caught fire, requiring four days of firefighting to extinguish it. In other news, the space station did some unplanned flips last week.

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The Highly Valued But Unprofitable Tech Unicorns Aug 02, 2021

It sounds like a paradox: a tech company is worth billions of dollars but operates at a loss year after year. We look at a few companies that have struggled with this and the challenges of turning a profit.

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TechStuff Classic: Passing the Turing Test Jul 30, 2021

Did a pair of programmers make a chatbot that passed the Turing Test? What exactly is the test and has anyone beaten it before?

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell - An Open Conversation about Open Innovation Jul 29, 2021

In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Jim Whitehurst, senior advisor at IBM and an expert in open source software and innovation. During their conversation, Jim reveals how embracing moments that initially feel like chaos can ultimately lead to more open organizations, and broader access to new ideas.

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The History of Energy Efficiency Jul 28, 2021

Once upon a time, the US wasn't really fussed about energy conservation. So what happened? From wars to oil embargoes to environmental disasters, we look at the factors that would shape energy policy and a more responsible approach to energy consumption.

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Tech News: VPN Fails and Apple Vulnerabilities Jul 27, 2021

A company offering a VPN service has some explaining to do after Ukrainian officials seize some servers. Apple patches a zero-day vulnerability. And Alienware computers are just too powerful for six states.

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The Y2K Bug Was (And Is) a Real Problem Jul 26, 2021

In the late 90s, the Y2K bug was a big news item. People worried that everything from toasters to airplanes would fail as computer systems mishandled the change from 1999 to 2000. But what was really going on, and why did Y2K come back last year?

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TechStuff Classic: Solar Freaking Roadways Jul 23, 2021

You may have seen the Indiegogo solar roadway project. What are the goals of solar roadways? Are they realistic?

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Tech News: Internet Down Jul 22, 2021

A problem with a Content Delivery Network meant that several major web sites and services went offline on Thursday. The State of California brings a lawsuit against video game company Activision Blizzard. And the UAE zaps clouds to make it rain.

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What is an algorithm? Jul 21, 2021

The word algorithm pops up a lot in tech discussions, but what the heck is an algorithm? From learning about an Arabic genius to discovering a way to figure out what day of the week falls on any given date, we look at algorithms.

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Tech News: Billionaires in Spaaaace Jul 20, 2021

Jeff Bezos takes a joyride on a rocket. Apple delays when employees will have to return to the office. And an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation turns out to be something completely different.

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Tech Flops, Fails and Misfires Jul 19, 2021

We make some time to celebrate some of the ideas and companies in tech that just didn't work out. From bad ideas to bad luck, we explore the factors that lead to failure in tech.

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TechStuff Classic: How Carbon Fiber Works Jul 16, 2021

What's the manufacturing process for carbon fiber? What properties does carbon fiber possess?

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Tech News: Cryptocurrency Co-founder Calls Crypto Bad News Jul 15, 2021

A Dogecoin co-founder speaks out against cryptocurrency. Android 12 takes a new spin on auto-rotate. President Biden signs an executive order supporting the right to repair. And what do emoji sound like?

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Spoofing and Caller ID Jul 15, 2021

How do scam artists disguise their phone numbers when setting up robocalls? We look at Caller ID and spoofing and learn how companies and government agencies are trying to fight back.

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Tech News: Amazon is the new Santa Claus? Jul 13, 2021

ByteDance employees are about to have less work. Google faces a big fine in France. And Amazon just got permission from the FCC to watch you sleep. Plus more!

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Batteries and Fast Recharging Jul 12, 2021

A listener asked to learn more about fast recharging technologies, so we take a look at the history and evolution of batteries, what happens with rechargeable batteries and the complicated mess of fast recharging solutions.

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TechStuff Classic: The History of Carbon Fiber Jul 09, 2021

Carbon fiber is an amazing material. Where did it come from? And were people really making it in the 19th century?

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Tech News: Amoral Algorithms and Anticompetitive App Stores Jul 08, 2021

Former president Donald Trump files legal complaints against YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. More than 30 states say that the Google App store is "monopolistic." China's WeChat shuts down LGBT channels on the platform. And Dodge announces an all-electric muscle car.

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A Conversation with Iyaz Akhtar Jul 07, 2021

Iyaz Akhtar joins the show to talk about his career in tech, his friendship with Jonathan and what it's like to have your finger on the pulse of the technology sector.

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Tech News: India Cracks Down on Twitter Jul 06, 2021

The government in India says that Twitter could be held liable for illegal material posted to the network. The "King of Bitcoin" is under arrest. And learn why some major Internet companies say they might pull out of Hong Kong.

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Rerun: Firestarter Jul 05, 2021

How were matches invented? From toxic chemicals to pee science, we learn about matches. And a fictional character stops by to irritate our host.

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TechStuff Classic: How Clothes Dryers Work Jul 02, 2021

Clothes dryers have evolved from precarious, fire-bellied devices to the increasingly green machines we know today. We cover the history of dryer tech, plus the newest innovations and NASA-funded research. And, of course, explain how they work.

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Tech News: Give Me Liberty And Give Me Tech Jul 01, 2021

The FCC cracks down on spoofing. Google has a digital COVID card. And companies that make autonomous vehicles in the US must report all major accidents moving forward. All this and more.

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Tech Glossary: From SEO to Y2K Jun 30, 2021

We've reached the end of our primer on tech acronyms and initialisms (for now). In this episode, learn about search engine optimization, what an SSID is, why you should pick WPA over WEP and what Y2K was all about.

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Tech News: The Algorithms are Against Us Jun 29, 2021

In today's news episode, we learn how one YouTube algorithm banned a legitimate channel and how over at Amazon an algorithm can fire employees. Plus ISPs and Netflix go to battle in South Korea and Apple has an extreme solution to information leaks.

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Tech Glossary: From PCB to SaaS Jun 28, 2021

What's a PCB? What makes an RTF? What the heck is SaaS? We continue to demystify the acronyms and initialisms common in tech circles.

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TechStuff Classic: How Planetariums Work Jun 25, 2021

What goes into making a planetarium work and where did they come from?

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Tech News: The Mystery of McAfee Jun 24, 2021

John McAfee, the founder of McAfee Antivirus, was found dead in a jail cell in Spain after a court ruled he would be extradited to the US for tax evasion. We look at his life, plus stories about Amazon throwing out hundreds of thousands of products each month and how a change at Google might mean millions of links will go dead.

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Tech Glossary: From ISDN to P2P Jun 24, 2021

What does MPEG stand for? What does MIDI do? And are P2P networks inherently bad? We learn some more tech initialisms and acronyms.

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Tech News: When tech, politics and money meet Jun 22, 2021

We got ourselves some Hubble Trouble. The US House of Representatives isn't a fan of SpaceX and Blue Origin. And cryptocurrencies keep taking a beating.

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Tech Glossary: From GPU to IRC Jun 21, 2021

Our series on tech acronyms and initialisms continue. From learning basics like input and output to what it is that ICANN does, we've got you covered.

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TechStuff Classic: The Worst Video Games of All Time (Update) Jun 18, 2021

Recently, a documentary crew went out to the desert to dig up some legendary Atari cartridges. It reminds us of this classic TechStuff episode.

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Tech News: Proposed Laws to Protect Consumers Jun 17, 2021

Here in the US, the government is looking at laws that could change how tech companies operate. Japan is looking into supersonic passenger flight technology. And Amazon is cracking down on fake reviews.

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Tech Glossary: From DLL to GPS Jun 17, 2021

We continue learning about the initialisms and acronyms used commonly in tech and what they mean. From proprietary file extensions to global navigation systems, we work our way through the technological alphabet.

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Tech News: E3 and Nuclear Weapons Jun 15, 2021

The 2021 E3 is going on right now, and Microsoft is taking the opportunity to dominate conversations. A ransomware hacker group targeted a nuclear weapons contractor. And a group of tech companies wants the SEC to require corporations to submit a regular climate change performance report.

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Tech Glossary: From A to DLC Jun 14, 2021

In this new series, we take a look at acronyms and initialisms in tech and learn what they mean, plus get a little story behind them. Learn about ASCII and BIOS and CSS and more!

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TechStuff Classic: The HBO Story: Part Three Jun 11, 2021

Today, HBO is known for its original programming that's so popular people can't stop pirating it. We look at the company's current strategy.

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Tech News: Corporations, Crime and Cryptocurrency Jun 10, 2021

Hackers share billions of passwords while others infiltrate EA's internal systems. El Salvador moves to make bitcoin legal tender within the country. And politicians propose legislation that could mean huge changes for some major tech companies.

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Someone Think of the Children Jun 09, 2021

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act or COPPA has been around since 1996. So why was it suddenly in the headlines in 2020? We explore this law, its purpose and what consequences it has on the world of online content and advertising.

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Tech News: Row Row Row your Roboat Jun 08, 2021

A massive sting operation brings down 800 criminals around the world thanks to an "encrypted" messaging app. Bitcoin value sinks again after the US seizes a ransom paid in cryptocurrency. And in the future you might cruise Amsterdam's canals on a robotic boat.

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How Tech Spies On Us Jun 07, 2021

Is your phone eavesdropping on you? Does that smart speaker listen in on your conversations? Turns out, they don't need to, because companies can access enormous amounts of personal data in other ways.

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TechStuff Classic: The HBO Story- Part Two Jun 05, 2021

What happened to HBO once cable subscriptions hit a saturation point? We look at how the company transitioned from startup to corporate.

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell - Couch vs. cubicle: is the future of work hybrid? Jun 03, 2021

Remote working has kept many businesses afloat over the last year, but has it kept employees productive, enthusiastic, and inspired? In this special episode of Smart Talks, recorded at IBM’s Think Conference, Malcolm spars with his longtime friend Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor at the Wharton School, about what we’ve learned through remote working and how businesses can approach a hybrid model. Can we, and should we, return to “normal”?

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AT&T and Warner Media: A Failed Love Affair Jun 03, 2021

Continuing our history of Warner Bros/Time Warner/WarnerMedia, we look at how the failed merger of AOL Time Warner shook out. Then we explore how the media landscape changed rapidly in the 2000s. And we learn why AT&T bought WarnerMedia only to turn around and sell it off again.

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Tech New: The Era of Killer Robots Jun 01, 2021

A report claims Google purposefully hit location tracking settings to discourage users from turning them off. Facebook funds a questionable report. And we learn about a military drone that attacked targets autonomously.

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Rerun: TechStuff Moments with Mr. Lincoln May 31, 2021

The Disneyland attraction Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln originally started out as a World's Fair attraction before taking up residence in the Happiest Place on Earth. We look at the history, technology and evolution of this popular Disney attraction.

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Can AI be empathetic? Reinventing client experiences May 28, 2021

In a time that’s been challenging for everyone, perhaps no other industry has been hit harder than healthcare. Anthem, one of America’s leading health benefits companies, needed to be ready to answer member questions at a moment’s notice. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Anil Bhatt, Senior Vice President and CTO of Anthem, and Glenn Finch, Managing Partner of Global Business Services at IBM, about how AI is helping people interact with healthcare in a whole new way.

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Tech News - Time Flies in VR May 27, 2021

Human rights group urge Google to drop a cloud computing project in Saudi Arabia. UK Uber drivers now have a union they can join. And scientists think that your perception of time changes in virtual reality.

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The Warner Story Gets Messy May 26, 2021

Continuing our episodes about the evolution of WarnerMedia, we look at a brief history of HBO and Cinemax. We learn about the Worst Merger of All Time. And we learn a bit about the cable business.

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Tech News – Tech and Global Politics May 25, 2021

Today’s episode includes many stories of how tech and politics are clashing. From police in India raiding Twitter offices to China cracking down on bitcoin mining, we learn about how tech has come under fire from various governments and why. Plus lots more!

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The Messy Origins of WarnerMedia May 25, 2021

AT&T plans to spin off WarnerMedia and have it merge with Discovery Communications, but this is just the most recent example of corporate shuffling for Warner. We look at the origins of the Warner Brothers Studio and how it gradually mutated into Time Warner.

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Fuller Monster House May 21, 2021

TechStuff listeners join hosts Jonathan Strickland and Ariel as they discuss sitcoms and movies. Knives Out 2 gets another amazing actor. Dear Evan Hansen casting becomes a joke on the Internet. And they go surprisingly dark with a mash up between Full House and Monsters Inc.

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Tech News: Google I/O Highlights May 20, 2021

Google held a virtual event for developers and we learned about a lot of software updates, but not much on hardware. Cryptocurrency values went through a major dip. And ByteDance has a new leader. All this and more.

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The Copyright Hammer Meets the Internet May 19, 2021

Over the years, large companies have pressured governments (particularly the US government) to create strict laws that crack down on unauthorized copying and distribution of intellectual property. We look at the good, the bad and the really, really ugly consequences.

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Tech News: Chinese Rovers and Musky Rascals May 18, 2021

China lands a rover on Mars. Elon Musk contributes to another dip in Bitcoin's value. Apple and Amazon Music offer lossless audio options to subscribers at no additional charge. And more!

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Copyright and Fair Use May 17, 2021

No copyright infringement intended. Does that matter? Does it even mean anything? We look at the complicated issues of copyright and fair use.

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TechStuff Classic: The HBO Story-Part One May 14, 2021

How did the Home Box Office network get its start? And how did it grow into the giant it is today?

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Tech News: Ubisoft Moving Toward Free to Play May 13, 2021

Game developer Ubisoft is shifting toward more free-to-play titles, which generate revenue on a recurring basis. In this episode, we look at how video games traditionally made money and how that's all changing. And how will it affect the games that come out in the future?

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The Drama of Radio Theater May 12, 2021

Radio dramas brought audiences to places they could never go on their own, from collapsing mines beneath Wales to a Martian invasion hitting New York City. Today, we're seeing a resurgence in the art form. Learn about the history and evolution of radio drama.

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Tech News: Fake Reviews, Fake Products and Fake Currency May 11, 2021

Hackers shut down Colonial Pipeline in the largest cyberattack on US infrastructure to date. Amazon responds to calls to crack down on counterfeiting. And a casual comment from Elon Musk causes the value of dogecoin to plummet.

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How 3D Audio Works May 10, 2021

In the late 19th century, a French experiment demonstrated the power of stereo sound. A century later, experiments in binaural audio would help create rich soundscapes that could immerse the listener in audio environments. We learn about the evolution and tech of 3D audio.

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TechStuff Classic: Flying Without Fuel May 07, 2021

The Solar Impulse 2 is scheduled to fly around the Earth in 2015 using only solar power. Say what? How is that even possible?

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Tech News: Think Before You Tweet May 06, 2021

Facebook's oversight board says the company was justified in banning Donald Trump but needs to revisit the issue. Microsoft has never made a profit off of Xbox hardware sales. And Twitter wants you to think twice before tweeting out that mean thing you just typed.

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TechStuff Rerun: Machine Consciousness May 05, 2021

Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to technological obstacles, we look at the problems and possibilities.

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Tech News: AOL and Yahoo Might Get Sold Again May 04, 2021

Verizon is looking to offload AOL and Yahoo (for about half of what the company paid for them). Facebook hates Apple's new iOS rules. Sony hates crossplay. And Jonathan hates thunderstorms.

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Pokemon Go Keeps On Going May 03, 2021

In a continuation of our story about Niantic, we learn how the company has grown thanks to Pokemon, and how a young wizard's spell totally failed to repeat its success.

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TechStuff Classic: How Hydrogen Fuel Works: Part Two Apr 30, 2021

How are we using hydrogen today and how might we use it in the future?

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Reshaping the Future with Women in AI Apr 29, 2021

Today, women represent approximately 22% of the AI workforce. But IBM is out to change that by increasing diversity not just in hiring but through programs such as Women Leaders in AI that celebrate diversity in the field. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm Gladwell talks to IBM’s new SVP &CMO, Carla Piñeyro Sublett, and Chimka Munkhbayar, co-founder of Agrolly, about their challenges, achievements, and the steps they’re taking to create a more inclusive tech world.

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The Rise of Niantic Apr 29, 2021

This is the story of the founding of Niantic, the company behind the hit smartphone game Pokemon Go. From shipwrecks to corporate acquisitions, we learn about the early days at the company.

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Tech News: Beavers Hate the Internet Apr 27, 2021

Apple has some new challenges. Google and Roku are having a spat. And a beaver in Canada decided to destroy the Internet. Kind of.

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A Concrete Problem Apr 26, 2021

Concrete is one of the most useful materials humans have ever made. But it also represents a big source of greenhouse gas emissions. How do we solve that problem?

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TechStuff Classic: How Hydrogen Fuel Works: Part One Apr 23, 2021

Could hydrogen be the fuel of the future? We look at the most plentiful element in the galaxy and discuss the possibility.

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Tech News: Spring-Loaded Apples Apr 22, 2021

Apple holds a marketing event and I like what I see. TikTok is in legal hot water in the UK. The FCC is cracking down on robocalls in the US. And it looks like a beloved old video game is getting remade.

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Machine Learning 101 Apr 21, 2021

Why is it so hard to define concepts like artificial intelligence and machine learning? What do those even mean? And how does it work? We take a very high level look at AI and machine learning.

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Tech News: Flying Spiders of Mars Apr 20, 2021

Okay, there are no flying spiders of Mars, but there is a flying drone that successfully flew on the Red Planet (and doesn't that deserve a David Bowie reference?)! We also learn why Bitcoin had a tough weekend and a new way to play Xbox games over web browsers.

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Can't Quit the QWERTY Keyboard Apr 19, 2021

The modern QWERTY keyboard has had pretty much the same layout for more than a century. Why do we still rely on keyboards (and the computer mouse as well)? We explore input devices and the longevity of the keyboard.

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TechStuff Classic: How Washing Machines Work Apr 16, 2021

What makes washers tick? How have they evolved over time to become more energy efficient and conserve water? And what's going on in there?

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Rerun: Is Carbon Dating on the way out? Apr 16, 2021

How does radiocarbon dating work? And why might it be less reliable in the future? Learn about carbon-14 and how it can be used to guess when ancient things were alive.

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The Mortal Kombat Konquest Apr 14, 2021

After launching in 1992, Mortal Kombat would spawn a massive franchise. It would also burn out the creators of the franchise and the company that spawned it would go out of business. And yet the tournament survives!

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Tech News: Nuclear Sabotage and Pizza Robots Apr 13, 2021

Iran reports that a cyber attack shut down the Natanz nuclear reactor. A former Facebook employee says that the company turned a blind eye to state-backed misinformation campaigns. And if you live in Houston, Texas, your next pizza might come via robot delivery. Plus more!

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The Komplicated Story of Midway Games Apr 12, 2021

The company that created Mortal Kombat has a complicated past that intertwines with lots of other companies. This is part one of the story of Midway.

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TechStuff Classic: The Secrets of Tor and the Deep Web Apr 09, 2021

What is Tor? What's the web under the web? What's really going on? We dish out the details.

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Tech News: Questions For Facebook, No More Answers from Yahoo Apr 08, 2021

What's going on with the Facebook data breach that saw personal data from half a billion accounts compromised? Why are Signal app users upset? And why oh why is Yahoo Answers going away?

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Henry Ford and the Model T Apr 07, 2021

The Ford Motor Company and the Model T transformed America and the world. From 1908 to 1927, Ford would produce and sell more than 15 million Model T automobiles. This is the story of the Model T, Henry Ford and the birth of modern manufacturing.

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Tech News: Apple Says AR Will Make You a Better Conversationalist Apr 06, 2021

Why does Apple CEO think augmented reality will make conversations better? Did Amazon terminate two employees illegally because they criticized the company? And Google addresses an old issue that let Android apps know about all the other apps on an Android phone.

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The James Webb Space Telescope Apr 05, 2021

After several delays, we expect to launch the James Webb Space Telescope later this year. Where is it going, what is it looking for, and how did it lead to Jonathan getting a tattoo?

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TechStuff Classic: Biometrics: Digital Fingerprinting Apr 02, 2021

How has the Digital Age improved the centuries-old practice of fingerprinting? We explore the history of fingerprint tech and explain how modern scanners use optics, capacitance, heat and ultrasound to create prints that are harder than ever to hack.

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Tech News: All News and No Fooling Apr 01, 2021

Tech journalists hate April Fools. Twitter is banning some accounts claiming to be Amazon employees. Is Google collecting 20 times more data about you than Apple? And much more!

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Living on the Edge (Computing) Mar 31, 2021

What exactly is edge computing? Why is it important? We learn about edge computing, its relationship with cloud computing and the Internet of Things, and what we can expect in the future.

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: How 5G, Edge Computing and AI are Transforming Industries Mar 30, 2021

As one of the nation’s largest wireless communication providers, over 120 million subscribers count on Verizon to stay connected, but we’re not just talking about phones. Today, Verizon and IBM are working together to better connect entire industries. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Srini Kalapala VP, Global Technology, Strategy and Network Cloud at Verizon and Steve Canepa, Global GM & Managing Director of IBM’s Communications Sector about how 5G, Edge Computing and AI will reshape the way work gets done.

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Planned Obsolescence and the Right to Repair Mar 29, 2021

Do companies really implement planned obsolescence to get you to buy more stuff? (Spoiler: yes). And do they really resist giving you the option to repair gadgets? (Spoiler: Also yes).

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TechStuff Classic: How Ad Blockers Work Mar 26, 2021

Are ads on the Web a necessary annoyance? The creators of ad-blocking software don't think so. We dig into the history of browser extensions like AdBlock and explore the controversies around them.

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Using AI to Rethink the Way Work Gets Done Mar 25, 2021

With hybrid cloud and AI, businesses today can challenge the limits of how they put their data to work across the organization. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Rob Thomas, SVP Cloud and Data Platform at IBM about what’s possible, and the steps businesses can take to access more of their data to help them make more informed decisions

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What the NFT is this? Mar 24, 2021

Non fungible tokens or NFTs have been in the news recently. What the heck are they and how do they work?

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Tech News: Robots Can Be Scary Mar 23, 2021

A New York council member wants to ban police from owning weaponized robots. A San Francisco couple who co-founded a startup face multiple charges of fraud. And which app is the most invasive?

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GM Navigates A Treacherous Road Mar 22, 2021

General Motors and the US automotive industry entered a golden age post World War II. But energy crises and changing markets would prove to be terrain so challenging even an SUV might stall out. We round out our series on General Motors.

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Tech News: You're Being Tracked And Here's How Mar 19, 2021

From Google to TikTok to car companies, we look at stories that show how tech is tracking people in real time. How might that data be used for (or against) you? And is there anything we can do about it?

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General Motors Gets Up To Speed Mar 17, 2021

After being kicked out of General Motors in 1910, William Durant co-founded Chevrolet. He came back to GM in 1916, but within four years was kicked out. Again. Find out why!

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Tech News: In Pennsylvania, Robots are People Too Mar 16, 2021

Tinder is getting background checks, India is banning BitCoin and in Pennsylvania robots can roam the streets legally. All this and a story about shooting sperm and egg cells into space!

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Rerun: Antikythera Update Mar 15, 2021

You wouldn't think a 2,000 year old machine would need an update, but it does! This classic episode features Joe McCormick and Jonathan talking about an ancient Greek computer.

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TechStuff Classic: Time for an IRC Chat Mar 12, 2021

What is Internet Relay Chat? How does IRC work and what does it do? TechStuff looks at this legacy chat tech.

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Tech News: Hack the Planet Mar 11, 2021

The news is all about lots of hacking. Gab got hacked (again). A security camera company got hacked. And everyone is spying on everyone else. Learn more in today's episode!

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The Crazy Origins of General Motors Mar 10, 2021

William Durant founded General Motors more than a century ago, but the story of how he did it is a who's who of early automotive history. From Buick to Oldsmobile to Cadillac to Chevy, learn about the early history of GM.

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Tech News: Tricking AI With Sticky Notes Mar 09, 2021

Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, those temperature-measuring gadgets might not be all that reliable and an image-recognition AI system can be fooled by pencil and paper. That and more in today's news episode!

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The Human Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Mar 08, 2021

Artificial intelligence can help or hurt us on our quest for a more equitable world. We learn about the history of computer ethics, some of the issues in AI ethics today and what challenges we have to overcome in the future.

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TechStuff Classic: The History of Handheld Gaming Part Two Mar 05, 2021

What's the story behind some of the more recent handheld gaming devices? Which ones failed and which succeeded?

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Tech News: Reading Unopened Letters Using AI Mar 05, 2021

Netflix has a new comedy feature in its iOS app, Parler withdraws a lawsuit against Amazon (and files another one), and scientists snoop on correspondence from the Middle Ages using artificial intelligence. And more!

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The Sound of Mars Mar 03, 2021

We learn more about the Perseverance Rover and how NASA engineers had to navigate tricky technical and financial challenges to make it all work. Plus, we get our first chance to listen to the soundscape of Mars. It's pretty windy.

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Tech News: Gab gets Hacked and YouTube Copies TikTok Mar 02, 2021

A hacker with a piratical handle hacked into Gab and stole 70 gigabytes of data. Meanwhile, China tests out a digital currency, Minneapolis backs off of an ill-advised plan to use influencers and YouTube decides to try and do TikTok only without as many editing tools.

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NASA's Amazing Perseverance Mar 01, 2021

The Perseverance Mars rover is already returning incredible video and audio from the Red Planet. We learn about the mission, how it survived massive changes at NASA and what we hope it finds while far away from home.

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TechStuff Classic: The History of Handheld Gaming Part One Feb 26, 2021

How did handheld gaming get started? We look at the origins of the electronic handheld game craze and how it evolved in the early years.

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Tech News: Military Coups and Net Neutrality Feb 25, 2021

We've learned more about how the military in Myanmar locked down communications in the wake of a coup. California's net neutrality law survives a legal challenge from cable companies. And Sony has plans for VR with the PS5. Plus more tech news!

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TechStuff By the Numbers (Stations) Feb 24, 2021

Numbers stations are mysterious, creepy and part of the world of espionage. We learn how shortwave radio works, why it's used for numbers stations and how you might tune in to find one yourself.

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Tech News: Harder, Better, Faster, Bye Bye Feb 23, 2021

Spotify announced a ton of stuff at a live event, Google is back in the political ad game, and we say goodbye to an iconic music duo. Plus more tech news!

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Radicalization by Algorithm Feb 22, 2021

Bridget Todd joins the show to talk about the role social networking platforms play with radicalization and extremism. From a hands-off approach to algorithms that exacerbate a dangerous problem, we look at what we do know and establish what we don't.

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TechStuff Classic: It's All About The Polymers Feb 19, 2021

What is a polymer banknote? We look at this special type of currency, how it's made and why it's important.

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Tech News: No News for Australia on Facebook Feb 18, 2021

Facebook puts a ban on linking to news stories in Australia and the consequences could be enormous. Waymo starts testing autonomous vehicles in the San Francisco area. And the US Department of Justice goes after hackers connected to an attack on Sony Pictures from 2014.

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The Tech of Coffee Feb 17, 2021

From harvesting to brewing, we look at some of the tech connected to that ol' cup of Joe. Learn about harvesters, hullers, pulpers, roasters and other terrifying machinery!

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Tech News: The Rise of the Robocall Feb 16, 2021

Facebook is making a smartwatch, Google isn't welcome in French hotels and robocalls have changed how Americans answer (or don't answer) the phone. Plus more in tech news!

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How Medieval Warfare Led to the Lawnmower Feb 15, 2021

We learn who invented the lawnmower, how lawnmowers evolved, and why we even have lawns in the first place. Hint: it has to do with castles in the Middle Ages.

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Chased by Pee-wee Herman Feb 12, 2021

TechStuff listeners check out Jonathan in this three course episode as he and Ariel talk about some wacky news, discuss their thoughts on if the DCUE is salvageable, and pay tribute to one of their favorite Mel Brooks films and a great comedic actress.

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Tech News: Nature Goes Punk Rock Feb 11, 2021

We've got stories about Facebook, police using copyrighted music to escape being caught on video, and more on supply chain hack attacks. Plus we learn how a punk rock pioneer is using nature to make music, and we think back to a simpler time when we contemplated that special day between Thursday and Saturday.

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The Bankrupt Billionaire Feb 10, 2021

Jia Yueting is a complicated entrepreneur. He's been involved in some big projects with some spectacular fallout. From streaming video to a startup car company, we look at his influence and failures.

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Tech News: Riots and Coups and Facebook, Oh My! Feb 09, 2021

Facebook COO claims the platform wasn't heavily used to plan the assault on the US Capitol on January 6th, but the Department of Justice begs to differ. Plus news about Tesla, why the developer for Terraria will not port the game to Google Stadia and rumors about a very expensive Apple VR product.

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Flops, Failures and Falls from Grace Feb 08, 2021

We've got another roundup of products and companies in the tech world that made some pretty big mistakes. That's not always bad - you can learn a lot from failure. Just ask Google!

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Listens to Dolby Feb 05, 2021

Who was Ray Dolby? TechStuff takes a look at the life and work of a man whose inventions changed how we experience sound.

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Tech News: Lost in the Amazon Feb 04, 2021

Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO (but will stick around Amazon). Google releases how much money it made (and lost) in cloud services. Gearbox Software has a new owner, and more!

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A Discussion on Discord Feb 03, 2021

Discord started out as a useful tool for gamers, but today lots of people who have never played a video game rely on it to stay in touch. We look at the history and evolution of Discord.

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Tech News: Stealing from the Rich Feb 02, 2021

Investment app Robinhood comes under fire for blocking GameStop stock purchases. Facebook's challenges in moderating content are pretty big. And we might not be going back to the Moon as early as we hoped.

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The SolarWinds Hack Feb 01, 2021

Cybersecurity reporter and hacker extraordinaire Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about what happened in the SolarWinds hack. How is it different from other attacks? What should we be on the lookout for next? And how long will it take to fix it?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Builds a Nest Jan 29, 2021

How can a company that makes thermostats be worth $3.2 billion? We look at Nest Labs and how it may fit into Google's future.

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Tech News: GameStop Stocks and Much Ado About Nothing Jan 28, 2021

News items include more updates on the stock market drama around GameStop, TikTok lays off employees in India, Virgin Hyperloop puts out a new concept video, and a new hardware company called Nothing promises something.

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Start Ups and Shut Downs Jan 27, 2021

The world of startups is already a risky one, but it gets even worse when the "move fast and break things" philosophy extends to the law. We cover some examples of startups and VC firms that made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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Tech News: Malware and Mind Control Jan 26, 2021

We have updates on a ransomware attack in the UK, how the Department for Education ended up giving malware-infected laptops to students and a video game future that is strictly hands-off because you control everything with your mind. Plus more!

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It's a (Crypto) Ponzi Scheme! Jan 25, 2021

The Ponzi scheme is an old trick, but it's being used in new ways. Learn how this well worn scam is being tailored for the age of cryptocurrency, and the red flags you should be on the lookout for.

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Something's Rotten in Gotham City Jan 22, 2021

Adaptations are rarely 100% accurate to their source material, but where is the line between adaptation and a completely new story with the same old name? Jonathan and Ariel discuss when a story isn't the story it says it is.Then we adapt two very unlikely stories of our own.

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Tech News: LG Hanging Up On the Phone Business? Jan 21, 2021

LG might stop making smartphones. The SolarWinds hack continues to be really bad. Soon you'll be able to buy makeup inspired by Animal Crossing. And much more!

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The CES Products That Never Made It Jan 20, 2021

Every year at CES we see a lot of interesting technology. But some of it never seems to make it beyond the show floor. This episode is dedicated to those forgotten pieces of tech.

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Tech News: Signal Flares and Police Errors Jan 19, 2021

Signal found the pain of success when new users overloaded the service. UK police accidentally delete hundreds of thousands of files. And we look at continuing fallout from the riots at the US Capitol on January 6th.

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Excess Babbage Jan 18, 2021

Charles Babbage was a man ahead of his time. He was an engineer, inventor, mathematician, and grouchy pants. We learn more about this historic figure and his creations.

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TechStuff Classic: Why Y2K Didn't End the World Jan 15, 2021

Despite all the Y2K hype, the world kept turning on January 1, 2000. Did we have nothing to fear to begin with, or did we narrowly avoid technological Armageddon? We explore how the Year 2000 Problem worked.

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Tech News: When the Chips are Down Jan 14, 2021

Intel gets a new CEO, the Signal messaging app gets a bunch of new users and CES gets virtually crazy. All this and more in today's news episode.

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The Google Stadia Story Jan 13, 2021

Google launched a video game streaming service called Google Stadia in 2019. Can Google succeed where others failed, or will Stadia become another Google product that fades away?

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Tech News: Coups and CES Jan 12, 2021

The assault on Capitol Hill in the US has already had an enormous impact, including in the world of tech. We look at how social platforms and hosting services have responded. We also learn about what we'll be seeing this week at CES, plus more.

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The Death and Rebirth of Earthlink Jan 11, 2021

Earthlink encountered some serious challenges in the 2000s. From the rise of cable and telecom companies in the ISP world to the decline of the dial-up customer base, things looked grim. But while some news sites declared Earthlink dead in 2017, it turns out they were a bit premature.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Bonds With Spy Tech Part Two Jan 08, 2021

Are invisible cars and exploding pens just the stuff of James Bond fiction? We look at spy gear both real and imaginary in this episode.

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Tech News: Trade Wars and Classic Blunders Jan 07, 2021

What happened to Chinese billionaire Jack Ma? Why did a UK judge deny bail to Julian Assange? And are we ready for CES 2021? All this and more in tech news!

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The Origins of Earthlink Jan 06, 2021

In the 1990s, an Internet Service Provider called Earthlink helped some of the earliest denizens of the Internet get connected. We learn about the dial-up era and how Earthlink helped shape it.

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Tech News: Hack the Planet Jan 05, 2021

News for Tuesday, January 5, 2021. A UK judge denies the US's extradition request for Julian Assange. The SolarWinds hack is worse than we thought. Atari has found an extra life.

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Closing out the Tech Stories of 2020 - August through December Jan 04, 2021

You might have thought we were out of 2020, but we've got to cover the rest of the year in tech news.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Bonds With Spy Tech Part One Jan 01, 2021

Are the amazing gadgets in James Bond films possible? We look at the tech found in the early James Bond movies and compare it to real life.

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One of Our Favorite Podcasts of 2020 - There Are No Girls On The Internet Dec 30, 2020

Let's take a little break from the depressing newscycle and talk about the iconic Missy Elliott and how she's been changing the digital game since the very beginning.

Check out the video for The Rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcyJPTTn9w

“Supa Dupa Fly: Black Women as Cyborgs in Hiphop Videos" by Dr. Shaviro: http://www.shaviro.com/Othertexts/MissyKim.pdf

"Missy Elliott" with Margot and Richie Tenenbaum, Halloween 2008: https://www.tangoti.com/episode-12-missy-elliott-digital-innovator

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The Top Tech Stories of 2020 - April through July Dec 30, 2020

We continue our look at the top tech stories of 2020 and learn about how the Black Lives Matter movement shook up tech, how the MeToo movement hit gaming and how the coronavirus continued to affect the tech sector.

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TechStuff Looks at 2020 - January through March Dec 28, 2020

A lot has happened in 2020, and TechStuff is looking at the big tech stories that unfolded throughout the year. From tech successes and failures to the impact of coronavirus, we take a look at the first quarter of 2020.

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Home Hard - Lost in Nakitomi Plaza Dec 26, 2020

TechStuff listeners join Jonathan Stickland and Ariel Kasten, the host of this cool geeky podcast called Large Nerdron Collider as they wade through the newest holiday movies.

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The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation Dec 23, 2020

Don Bies, President of the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation, joins the show to talk about Grant Imahara's life, his impact and how his family and friends intend to carry on his memory.

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Getting around in Science Fiction Dec 21, 2020

Special guest Ariel Kasten is back and we talk about some more sci-fi stuff, including the various means of getting from point A to point B. Hyperspace, warp speed and teleportation - how much is science and how much is fiction?

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TechStuff Classic: Where's My Flying Car? Dec 18, 2020

Will the flying car ever be available to the average driver? We take a look at the history (and future) of flying cars.

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Fantastical Tech from Fantasy and Sci-Fi Dec 16, 2020

Special guest Ariel Kasten joins the show to talk about some of the gadgets found in various speculative fiction stories. Are any of them possible? From blasters to teleportation, we take a look.

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Movies, Theaters and Streaming Dec 14, 2020

Many years ago in the United States, the government forbade movie studios from owning theater chains because it would lead to anticompetitive practices. But today, we see movie studios as part of companies that own streaming services. Are we back to the bad old days?

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TechStuff Classic: Sniffing Out Skunk Works Part Two Dec 11, 2020

What's Skunk Works up to today? TechStuff talks about the more recent projects the ultra secret division has worked on.

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5G Myths vs Reality Dec 09, 2020

While most of us are still waiting on a robust rollout of 5G technology, there have been tons of questions about what it is and whether it is harmful. From concerns to conspiracies, we look at what 5G promises it will do, what it might actually do and what it definitely is not doing.

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What is Section 230? Dec 07, 2020

A US law that was instrumental in shaping the Internet has been a controversial topic recently. In this episode, we learn what Section 230 is and why without it we wouldn't have the Internet of today.

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TechStuff Classic: Sniffing Out Skunk Works Part One Dec 04, 2020

What is Lockheed's Skunk Works division? TechStuff peeks under a veil of secrecy to talk about the early days of a classified operation.

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The Facebook Algorithm Problem Dec 02, 2020

Algorithms, when you get down to it, are simple in concept. In practice, they can be really useful. Or, in Facebook's case, they can lead to a lot of problems.

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Rerun: The History of Cyber Monday Nov 30, 2020

What is Black Friday, and how did it spawn Cyber Monday? From business trends to marketing schemes, we take a look at the history of holiday shopping online.

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TechStuff Classic: The Loons at Google Nov 27, 2020

What is the Google Loon project? Jonathan and Lauren look at how some ultra-thin balloons could supply Wi-Fi to remote locations.

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Ubisoft Grows Up Nov 25, 2020

After emerging from one potential hostile takeover, Ubisoft would find itself in another. And then in 2020, the company was rocked with scandal. In this episode, we learn what happened from 2011 to 2020 at the video game company.

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Ubisoft from 2003 to 2011 Nov 23, 2020

Some global success stories propelled Ubisoft into the spotlight, where an even bigger fish began to take notice. We learn about a potential hostile takeover and how that affected the company's business for several years.

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TechStuff Classic: The Oldest Computer Nov 20, 2020

In this classic episode of TechStuff Jonathan Strickland and Joe McCormick explain what Antikythera Mechanism is, when it was built and what it does.

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The Origins of Ubisoft Nov 18, 2020

Today, it's a huge video game company with multiple studios around the world. But Ubisoft's origin story starts with truly humble origins. Learn how five brothers went from working at a company that sold farming equipment to founding a video game powerhouse.

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Smart Talks with IBM: Why Business Needs Blockchain Nov 17, 2020

It’s paramount for businesses in any sector to have visibility into their supply chain. In this episode of Smart Talks, Jonathan Strickland talks with Jason Kelley, General Manager of Blockchain at IBM, about what blockchain is, how it’s transforming global supply chains with respect to the pandemic, and the broader implications for these trusted transactions.

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TechStuff Grab Bag: The Update Edition Nov 16, 2020

A lot has happened since my office went into lockdown. Enough that I need to update some stories I covered in previous episodes of TechStuff. From the new consoles to Quibi, here's a rundown on some updates.

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TechStuff Classic: The Hype About Hyperloop Nov 13, 2020

What is the Hyperloop concept? How would it work? Will we actually build it?

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The Format Wars Nov 11, 2020

The course of true technology does not always run smoothly. There are lots of stories about different formats battling it out to become a standard. Here are a few of them.

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Your Money or Your Data: A Ransomware Story Nov 09, 2020

What is ransomware and where did it come from? From an odd, chaotic campaign in 1989 to the present day, we look at the dangers of ransomware.

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TechStuff Classic: The AT&T Story - Part Three Nov 06, 2020

What's happened to AT&T since it was broken up by the government? What was SBC? What's AT&T been up to lately?

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Tech's Antitrust Problem Nov 05, 2020

Why has the US government engaged in an antitrust investigation into Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google? We learn about US antitrust law, a precedent with Microsoft, and what the future might hold.

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TechStuff Makes Eye Contact with a Robot Nov 02, 2020

Disney Imagineers are working on animatronic figures that can make eye contact with humans and the results are fascinating (and a little creepy). We explore what has to happen to create a robot that can make eye contact.

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Smart Talks with IBM: Coding Together for Racial Equality Nov 02, 2020

To improve the diversity in the tech industry and racial tolerance in the country, we need novel, tangible ideas. In this episode of Smart Talks, Jonathan Strickland talks with IBM Distinguished Engineers Dale Davis Jones and Lysa Banks, along with Creative Architect Britni Lonesome, about their involvement with the Call for Code for Racial Justice effort and how listeners can get involved with the tech solutions they're developing.

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TechStuff Classic: Ghost Hunting Tech Oct 30, 2020

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss ghost hunting technology -- and ghost hunting in general -- from a skeptical perspective.

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TechStuff Plays Spooky Games Oct 28, 2020

Computer and video games have pushed the horror genre in interesting directions. In this episode, we look at the development of certain features of the horror genre in the gaming world.

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Rerun: TechStuff's Spooky Halloween Spectacular! Oct 26, 2020

In celebration of Halloween, we take a look at an article from HowStuffWorks titled 10 Scary Modern Technologies. From drones to voices coming out of thin air, we peek under the big scary bed that is technology.

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TechStuff Classic: The AT&T Story - Part Two Oct 23, 2020

How did AT&T form a monopoly in the US? Why did the government step in to break up the monopoly? How did the telecommunications landscape change?

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Where are the alternatives to Facebook? Oct 21, 2020

Facebook has a bad rep for spreading misinformation, among other things. So where's the alternative social networking site? We look at some different sites that tried (and failed) to beat Facebook at its own game.

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Space Treaties and Artemis Accords Oct 19, 2020

NASA announced the eight founders of the newly published Artemis Accords, which set out guidelines for space exploration and exploitation. We take a look at different space treaties and why politics play a big part in space.

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TechStuff Classic: The AT&T Story - Part One Oct 16, 2020

Who was Alexander Graham Bell? Why did he create the Bell Telephone Company? How was AT&T created?

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The Tragedy of 3DO Oct 14, 2020

This is the story of a video game console that tried to make a big change in the market but failed, and the man who dreamed it all up.

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The Siri Story: Joining Apple Oct 12, 2020

How did Siri evolve once it became part of Apple? From controversial decisions, dramatic departures and reviews that were, well, mixed, we look at Siri's evolution since 2011.

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TechStuff Classic: There's a Halloween Event on the Horizon Oct 10, 2020

What's the premise of the horror film Event Horizon? What is an event horizon? How do black holes work?

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Happy Anniver-Siri Oct 07, 2020

Apple introduced Siri to the public on October 4, 2011, but the story of Siri goes further back and beyond Apple. We learn about how Siri evolved from a US Department of Defense project in the early 2000s.

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Learning from Mistakes - Tech Startup Failures Oct 05, 2020

Did you know nearly 90% of all startups fail? In this episode, we look at a few tech startups that didn't cut it and explore some of the reasons that contribute to failure, and how to avoid them.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Shines Light on Solar Panels Oct 02, 2020

How are scientists improving solar panel efficiency? What do moth eyes have to do with solar panels? How long until solar panels are cheap enough for the average homeowner?

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What Are Graphics Cards Good For? Sep 30, 2020

In September 2020, PC gamers went bonkers for new graphics cards called the RTX 3080 and the 3090. What do these cards do, and why was the launch a bit of a headache?

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TechStuff in the Time of Coronavirus Sep 28, 2020

Jonathan gives a peek behind the curtain at how TechStuff used to be produced versus how it happens now.

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TechStuff Classic: Sleeping Underwater Sep 25, 2020

Are there really companies working on building underwater hotels? What considerations do you have to make to build an underwater structure? When will these hotels open?

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The Rise and Rise of ARM Holdings Sep 23, 2020

Once ARM Holdings began to license its processor designs and instruction sets, it was off to the races. Learn how this English company came to dominate the mobile processor market and what might be next.

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Smart Talks with IBM: Human Slavery Still Exists. Can AI Help Curb This Scourge? Sep 22, 2020

Human trafficking to create slave labor has persisted globally for centuries, devastating the lives of millions, and frustrating those who work tirelessly to end it. On today's episode, John McGrath, Sr. Solution Architect at IBM, and Neil Giles, CEO of the Traffik Analysis Hub, discuss how the IBM Cloud-based Hub, powered by IBM Watson helps organizations securely share and analyze data to help curb modern human slavery.

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The Humble Origins of ARM Processors Sep 21, 2020

Recently, news broke that Nvidia is seeking to buy ARM Holdings, designers of ARM processors, for 40 billion dollars. Where did ARM come from and what's the big deal about it?

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TechStuff Classic: Running on Steam Sep 18, 2020

How old are steam engines? How do steam engines work? Are there steam engines in common use today?

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Twitch Switcharoos Sep 16, 2020

Twitch is mostly known as a streaming service that allows people to broadcast themselves playing video games live to an audience. For most, it's a fun hobby. For a few, it's the path to riches. And some high-profile streamers have come and gone and come back recently.

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Power Strips, UPS and Toschi Station Sep 14, 2020

It's time to talk about uninterruptible power supplies, surge protectors, circuit breakers and other systems designed to make sure the electricity we use is safe for us and our devices.

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TechStuff Classic: Ads on the Go Sep 11, 2020

How does mobile advertising differ from other online advertising? Why is mobile advertising such a big deal? How will mobile advertising shape online content?

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TechStuff Rerun: Could we make a sarcastic supercomputer? Sep 09, 2020

As we develop more advanced natural language systems, will we ever reach a point where a computer can detect not just what we say but what we actually mean?

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Deep Learning and Deepfakes Sep 07, 2020

What's a Generative Adversarial Network? How can a program create a deepfake video? And how do we tell the difference between what's real and what's computer-generated?

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TechStuff Classic: Pacemakers Got the Beat Sep 04, 2020

What is a pacemaker? How do pacemakers control the rate of heartbeats? What was the first pacemaker?

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TechStuff Looks Inside the Black Box Sep 02, 2020

In tech, a black box is any technology that hides the processes that take input and generate output. We see what goes in, we see what comes out but what's going on inside? We look at the black box problem in tech.

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Well Well Well Aug 31, 2020

In this episode, we look at the technologies that deliver water to your home, whether it's a well or a municipal water system. Let's get pumped up!

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TechStuff Classic: The Prodigy Story Aug 28, 2020

What was an online service provider? How did Prodigy get started? Why did Prodigy lag behind other companies?

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Rerun: The Rise and Fall of G4 TV Aug 26, 2020

A TV and movie producer thought that he could do for video games what MTV did for music videos. But the G4 channel would end up alienating the very viewers it sought to attract.

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The Epic Epic Vs Apple Battle Aug 24, 2020

In August 2020, Epic Games and Apple began a very public war involving the video game Fortnite and how Apple processes in-app transactions. We look at the disagreement and what's at stake.

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TechStuff Classic: Say My Name Aug 21, 2020

Who was Heisenberg? What was his contribution to quantum mechanics? What is the uncertainty principle?

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Computer-Generated Communication Aug 19, 2020

A computer-generated blog post made it onto a hacker news site. How does computer generated communication work, and is it good enough to fool us?

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Quibi Quibble Aug 17, 2020

What is the video streaming service Quibi all about? How did the COVID-19 crisis throw a monkeywrench in the service's launch? We look at the short, troubled history of this media company.

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TechStuff Classic: Videos In the Stream Aug 14, 2020

What are the differences between the three big video streaming services? How do these services earn revenue? Which services have exclusive deals?

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TechStuff Goes To Disneyland (Not Really) Aug 12, 2020

What's the tech powering some of the iconic rides at Disney theme parks? From Omnimovers to Indiana Jones, we explore innovations that put the thrill in thrill rides.

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Time's Up for TikTok? Aug 10, 2020

It's only been a few months since our last episode about TikTok, but a lot has happened since. We learn about the mysterious Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States and how it could play a role in changing TikTok forever.

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TechStuff Classic: Mod That Bod Aug 07, 2020

What tech is used in body modification? Why is Kevin Warwick sometimes called a cyborg? Can grinders give themselves extrasensory powers?

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Hard Disk Drives vs Solid State Drives Aug 05, 2020

When it comes to long-term data storage on computers, there are two main camps. In this episode, we learn how hard disk drives are different from solid state drives.

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Rerun: How E3 Works Aug 03, 2020

What's the history of E3? What purpose does it serve? And can anyone attend?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Tattooed and Pierced Jul 31, 2020

What's the origin of tattooing? Who invented the tattoo gun? How do piercings work?

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Right-Handed Bias: A Sinister Problem Jul 29, 2020

Being left-handed in a world primarily shaped by and for right-handed people can be a challenge, particularly with technology. In this episode, we look at how a right-handed bias can create frustrations for left handers, and how bias in tech can take on more sinister aspects. That was a pun.

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Smart Talks With IBM: Addressing health disparities during COVID-19 Jul 28, 2020

COVID-19 has shined a spotlight on the already pressing disparities in public health. In this episode of Tech Stuff, Jonathan Strickland chats with Dr. Kyu Rhee, Chief Health Officer at IBM, and Dr. Irene Dankwa-Mullan, Deputy Chief Health Officer of IBM Watson Health, about how data and technology are helping to address these issues during the pandemic and beyond.

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Panasonic to Today Jul 27, 2020

Since the 1970s, Panasonic has moved further from the control of the Matsushita family. But the process hasn't always gone smoothly. From recessions and political events to a dependence on plasma televisions, we learn about the obstacles the company has had to deal with recently.

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TechStuff Classic: How BitTorrent Works Jul 24, 2020

Who invented BitTorrent? How do BitTorrent transfers work? What exactly is a torrent file?

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Panasonic - 1954 to 1973 Jul 22, 2020

Panasonic, or rather Matsushita, went through a tumultuous period of ups and downs, including allegations of some shady business practices. From high prices in Japan to undercutting American competitors in the US, we look at how the practices of Panasonic shaped not only the company but the electronics industry as a whole.

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The Founding of Panasonic Jul 20, 2020

The Japanese electronics company Panasonic is more than a century old. In this episode, we learn of its founding in 1918, how the company survived World War II, and how its founder positioned his company to enter the global marketplace in the 1950s.

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TechStuff Classic: How Storm Chasers Work Jul 17, 2020

What are storm chasers? What kind of equipment do storm chasers use? What useful information have storm chasers gathered?

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Perseverance and Ingenuity Jul 15, 2020

The next Mars rover scheduled for launch is the Perseverance, which NASA hopes will be able to uncover signs that life once existed on Mars. It also will carry a helicopter-like drone. We learn about the rover, its instruments and why flying on Mars is tricky.

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Smart Talks With IBM: A Changing Cybersecurity Landscape Jul 14, 2020

While the world struggles with the chaotic realities of COVID-19, cybercriminals are pouncing. In this episode of Tech Stuff, Jonathan Strickland chats with Wendi Whitmore, VP of IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence, and Allison Ritter, Program Leader, IBM Security Command Center, about how they are helping businesses stay prepared and resilient within a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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The Robots Are Coming For Your Job! Jul 13, 2020

Are robots and automated systems going to replace human workers? And if so, what then? The fear about automation has a long history and it's not an irrational fear.

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TechStuff Classic: Pew! Pew! Plasma! Jul 10, 2020

What is plasma and how do we use it? Why are plasma weapons so popular in science fiction? Are plasma weapons realistic?

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Surveillance Tech & Biased AI: The ACLU Fights Back Jul 08, 2020

What happens to our civil liberties when an algorithm is used by law enforcement to make an arrest? Even more concerning, what happens when that facial recognition technology is racially biased? As we enter an age of ubiquitous surveillance, it’s minorities - especially people of color - who are disproportionately affected. The ACLU has recently filed a complaint on behalf of a Black man who was wrongfully arrested due to faulty police facial recognition tech. It’s the first case in the US, but it’s unlikely to be the last because, according to the ACLU - the tech often can’t tell Black people apart. The organization that has been fighting for civil rights protections for over 100 years, is now calling on lawmakers nationwide to stop law enforcement use of facial recognition technology.

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Magic Leap and the Big Fall Jul 06, 2020

It started off as an incredible project that promised to bring science fiction into science fact. But years later, the company Magic Leap struggles to stay afloat. What happened?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Watches Independence Day Jul 03, 2020

How well does the film treat science and technology in Independence Day? What are the big goofs committed in the movie? How realistic is the plan to defeat the aliens?

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It's All Relative Jul 01, 2020

How do the theories of special relativity and general relativity apply to satellites? Why is the speed of light constant, but time and distance are not? We get all Einstein up in here!

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TechStuff to Major Tom Jun 29, 2020

How do satellite communications work? What's the difference between megahertz and megabits? We learn about the tech of communication satellites.

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TechStuff Classic: The WikiLeaks Story Jun 26, 2020

How did WikiLeaks get started? What is the purpose of WikiLeaks? What are some of the controversies WikiLeaks has been in?

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The 12th Anniversary Spectacular Jun 24, 2020

Jonathan looks back on some of the biggest tech stories since TechStuff first launched.

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TechStuff Steps Out of the Limelight Jun 22, 2020

In our continuing exploration of stage and film lighting, we learn how technology would shape how our entertainment is created and presented and what the heck a gaffer is.

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TechStuff Classic: Get Your Podcast To Mars! Jun 19, 2020

What is the Mars One project? Why is it a one-way ticket to Mars? What are the qualifications for Mars One?

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Lights, TechStuff, Action! Jun 17, 2020

From the stage to the silver screen, we look at how lighting has played an intrinsic role in shaping our perception of entertainment.

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TechStuff Flashback: The Scary World of EVMs Part Two Jun 15, 2020

In the conclusion of this two-part series about electronic voting machines, Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about all the challenges that come along with trying to modernize the democratic process.

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TechStuff Classic: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Superconductor Jun 12, 2020

What are superconductors? What is electrical resistance? How can superconductors levitate?

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TechStuff Flashback: The Scary World of EVMs Part One Jun 10, 2020

It's an election year in the United States, which means it's a good time to revisit this 2016 episode about electronic voting machines. Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about the tech and challenges associated with electronic voting.

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Web Spider Is Our Hero Jun 08, 2020

What is a web spider? You don't have to leave a message and we'll call you back, we'll explain in this episode what web spiders are and how they work.

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TechStuff Classic: The Electronic Arts Story- Part Two Jun 05, 2020

How did the company change after the departure of Trip Hawkins? What were some of the other companies EA acquired? Why did EA win the Worst Company of the Year twice?

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Thinking is Critical Jun 03, 2020

It's time for another critical thinking episode! We are flooded with information and not all of it is reliable. Let's talk about developing the skills to think critically and separate the good data from the bad.

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TechStuff In Front of a Green Screen Jun 01, 2020

Where did green screen technology come from? How does it work? From the dawn of cinema to the latest Zoom meeting, we take a look at the tech that lets us combine different images into a single film or video.

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TechStuff Classic: The Electronic Arts Story: Part One May 29, 2020

Who is the founder of Electronic Arts? What was the company's philosophy about making games? Why did the founder leave the company? Tune in to learn more.

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The Deal With Steel May 27, 2020

There are lots of different kinds of steel. In this episode, we demystify steel, talk about the different classifications and what makes them different from one another.

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One Stuff of Iron, The Other of Steel May 25, 2020

What makes iron different from steel? How are they made? In this episode, we explore the history of iron and steel. It's heavy metal!

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TechStuff Classic: The Evolution of Batteries May 22, 2020

How do batteries work? What are the different types of batteries? Why has battery improvement been so slow? Join Lauren and Jonathan to learn more about the science behind batteries.

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Small Tech, Big Deal May 20, 2020

What does the word nanotechnology really mean? And how did it evolve? From ancient glassmaking to the tech of sci fi, we look at nanotechnology.

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The Packard Bell Story May 18, 2020

Packard Bell's lifespan was 1926 to 1968. Or maybe 1933 to 1974. Or maybe 1986 to 2000. What is up with this company? We investigate the Packard Bell Story.

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TechStuff Classic: Printing a Gun May 15, 2020

How powerful is the 3D-printed gun designed by Cody Wilson? Why is the gun so controversial? Is a plastic gun really undetectable?

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The Birth of the Modem May 13, 2020

What exactly is a modem and what does it do? We trace the development of the modem and how it plays a key part in computer networks.

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What is a Redox Flow Battery? May 11, 2020

What are redox flow batteries? How are they similar to other types of energy storage technologies like traditional batteries and fuel cells? Will we ever see them in wide deployment?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Fit May 08, 2020

What are fitness trackers? What sort of sensors does a typical tracker contain? Do fitness trackers really help you lose weight or get fit? Tune in to learn more.

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How Musical Instruments Work May 06, 2020

What makes a trumpet sound different from a guitar? How do flutes work? In this episode, we look at how musical instruments actually create their respective, distinctive sounds.

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Smart Talks with IBM: Working Together While Apart May 05, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of people into a new lifestyle and raised many challenges. Among those are how do we pursue learning from home? How can technology help us when we can't leave the house? Kristin Wisnewski and Grace Suh join the show to talk about initiatives designed to help students learn in our new remote reality.

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How Music Works - The Physics May 04, 2020

Musical instruments are a particularly cool type of technology. How do musical instruments take advantage of fundamental laws of physics? We explore the nature of sound and music in this episode.

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TechStuff Classic: How Nanotechnology Works May 01, 2020

Nanotechnology is the science of building incredibly tiny machines. As manufacturing techniques improve, more nanotechnology may find its way to the market.

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How Essential Became NonEssential Apr 29, 2020

The lead developer of the Android operating system launched a new phone company in 2015 called Essential Products. In 2019, that company folded. What happened?

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The Zoom Boom Apr 27, 2020

The web conferencing service Zoom was already successful before the era of isolation really kicked it into a new gear. Learn about where it came from, how it works and the controversies the company now faces.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Shifts Into High Gear Apr 24, 2020

What do automotive transmissions do? How does power get from an engine to a car’s wheels? Why do manual transmission vehicles have a clutch? Learn more about transmissions with Jonathan and Lauren.

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How Thermal Imaging Works Apr 22, 2020

A Chinese company is marketing heat-sensing glasses as a possible way to screen people for COVID-19. How does thermal imaging work, and is this a good approach?

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Smart Talks with IBM: Accelerating an answer to COVID-19 Apr 21, 2020

How is technology playing a role in the search for an effective treatment for COVID-19? Dave Turek of IBM joins the podcast to talk about how high performance computing can help speed up the process.

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What's up, WhatsApp? Apr 20, 2020

Where did the WhatsApp messaging service come from, how did it get so popular, and why did Facebook spend so much money to acquire it?

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TechStuff Classic: What is the DMCA? Apr 17, 2020

Why does the DMCA exist? What is safe harbor? What does the DMCA have to do with boats? Tune in to learn more with Jonathan and Lauren.

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What were CGA, EGA and VGA? Apr 15, 2020

How did IBM define computer graphics standards for the PC? What's the difference between the different standards? And why did the company get out of the graphics game?

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TechStuff Sends Exoskeletons XOs Apr 13, 2020

While we're not likely to ever see something as sophisticated as Iron Man's suit, there are a number of robotic exoskeleton designs that have made the rounds. In this episode, we look at some of those designs, how they were developed and what they are meant to do.

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TechStuff TechStuff Classic: Tackles Wikipedia Apr 10, 2020

How did Wikipedia get started? What was the predecessor to Wikipedia? What are the pros and cons of Wikipedia? Learn more about Wikipedia with Jonathan and Lauren

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How Laptop Computers Evolved Apr 08, 2020

It took a lot of time and experimentation for the clamshell laptop to become standard. Today, most laptops follow that style. But companies have made big changes in other features.

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Smart Talks with IBM: Tracking COVID-19 Apr 07, 2020

Cameron Clayton, the General Manager of IBM Cloud Ecosystem and of The Weather Company, an IBM business, joins the show to talk about how artificial intelligence and cloud computing provide the horsepower needed to provide localized tracking tools for the COVID-19 outbreak.

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The History of Laptop Computers Apr 06, 2020

From the very first 55-pound portable computer to establishing the clamshell form factor, we take a look at the history of the laptop computer.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes on a Voyage Apr 03, 2020

What is the Voyager program? What systems are onboard the Voyager spacecraft? What is on the golden record on the Voyager spacecraft? Tune in and learn more with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Sony Strikes Back with the PS4 Apr 01, 2020

After the departure of Ken Kutaragi, Sony executives decided that the next PlayStation console wouldn't be as dramatic a departure as the PS3. And we look forward to what might be around the corner with the PS5.

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A Tough Start for the PS3 Mar 30, 2020

The second PlayStation console exceeded all sales expectations, setting the bar for the PS3 incredibly high. But a change in processor architecture would mean the third PlayStation would have a tougher time getting traction in the market.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Stealthy Mar 28, 2020

How does radar work? How can stealth planes avoid radar? How many stealth vehicles are in active service in the US? Learn more about the science of stealth with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Make Way for the PS2 Mar 25, 2020

Sony built on the success of the PlayStation and launched an even more popular console: the PlayStation 2. We look at how the PS2 established itself as the best selling home video game console of all time.

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Smart Talks with IBM: Project OWL Mar 24, 2020

In the first episode of the Smart Talks series, Jonathan talks with Bryan Knouse of Project OWL, winner of IBM's Call for Code, and Alisa Maclin of IBM, to learn about how mesh networks can help restore communications to areas devastated by natural disasters.

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The Birth of the PlayStation Mar 23, 2020

A failed collaboration between Nintendo and Sony would lead to the birth of one of the most popular video game consoles of all time: the PlayStation. This is the story of how that console was born.

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TechStuff Classic: The Riches People In Tech Mar 20, 2020

Who are the wealthiest tech billionaires? How did they get so wealthy? Which ones have been on the list a long time? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the life and times of the wealthiest people in the world of tech.

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TechList: The Phantom Zone Mar 20, 2020

In the early 2000s, a company called Infinium Labs promised to revolutionize gaming with a console called The Phantom. It never materialized. What happened?

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TechList: The World of eSports Mar 20, 2020

From professional streamers to full-blown championship tournaments, where did eSports come from and is it really that big a deal? We talk with representatives from Alienware and ELEAGUE about professional gaming.

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TechList: The History of Podcasting Mar 20, 2020

From Internet Radio to the emergence of TechStuff, we look at the long and colorful history of podcasts.

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TechList: The Golden Age of Radio Mar 20, 2020

How did broadcast radio get its start? What were the challenges and controversies? And how did the golden age fade into history?

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TechList: How Lightsabers Work Mar 20, 2020

Jonathan and Chris discuss the most famous weapon in the "Star Wars" universe -- the lightsaber -- in this episode of TechStuff.

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TechList: Famous April Fool's Tech Pranks Mar 20, 2020

On April 1, pranks run wild in the tech sector. In this podcast from HowStuffWorks, the TechStuff guys tickle your funny bone with a list of famous April Fool's tech pranks.

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TechList: The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow Mar 20, 2020

On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World. But that Epcot wasn't the same thing as Walt Disney's initial vision. We look into the history of a futuristic community.

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TechList: Tron: He Fights For the Users Mar 20, 2020

Steven Lisberger, writer and director of the 1982 film Tron, joins the show to talk about the tech of making the film and the mythology of Tron itself.

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TechList: The Tech of Stranger Things Mar 20, 2020

Jess Royal and John Hilton drop what they're doing on Stranger Things to come by the studio and talk about what their jobs require. From Christmas lights to the upside down, we learn about what it takes to make a show work.

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TechList: An Interview with the Creators of Homestar Runner Mar 20, 2020

The creators of Homestar Runner hop on TechStuff to talk about their pioneering work in web series production and how StrongBad is going to catch up on that huge email backlog.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Tech Mar 18, 2020

From factory shutdowns to canceled events, the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc in the tech industry and beyond. In this episode, we explore some of the early consequences and consider what the long-term effects might be.

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The Artemis Program Mar 16, 2020

NASA is soliciting applications for its astronaut program in anticipation of sending men and women to the Moon. Learn all about the Artemis program, its goals and what comes next!

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Experiments With Fusion Mar 13, 2020

What is fusion? Why is fusion power so challenging? What is cold fusion? Learn more about the challenges -- and potential promises -- of fusion power in this podcast with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Seti Not at Home Mar 11, 2020

After 20 years, the Seti@Home program is going on hiatus. How did this project let the average computer user lend a hand in the search for alien intelligence?

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Time for TikTok Mar 09, 2020

It's a social platform. It's a meme generating machine. It's a . . . threat to national security? It's time to learn about TikTok.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Leaps Into Hyperspace Mar 07, 2020

Why does Han Solo's line about parsecs not make any sense? In the Star Wars universe, what exactly is hyperdrive? Why would hyperspace cause huge causality problems if it were real? Learn more about hyperspace with Lauren and Jonathan.

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Rerun: What is gamification? Mar 05, 2020

Gamification is exactly what it sounds like -- adding an aspect of gameplay to an activity. So why would someone add a game layer on top of an application or service -- and how old is gamification, exactly? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more.

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Rerun: Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth? Mar 02, 2020

Could we blow up an asteroid like in the movie Armageddon? Join Jonathan and Chris as they tackle what may become one of Earth's most important questions: What do we need to do to be better prepared for an asteroid impact?

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TechStuff Classic: How Napster Worked Feb 28, 2020

What was the purpose of Napster? Who created Napster? How is the Napster of today related to the original Napster? Join Lauren and Jonathan as the explore the rise of Napster.

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Rerun: Eureka! Archimedes! Feb 26, 2020

Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join Jonathan as he revisits this classic episode.

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3D Printing and Tomography Feb 24, 2020

Scientists have created a way to 3D print small objects by using beams of light directed at special resin. It's all based off tomography and photopolymers. Here's how it works.

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TechStuff Classic: How Segways Work Feb 21, 2020

What’s the history of the Segway? How does a Segway work? What are gyroscopes? Listen in and learn more about Segways with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Internet Folklore and Misinformation Feb 19, 2020

Special guest Shea Lee joins the show to talk about Internet folklore, conspiracy theories and hoaxes and how platforms like Facebook and communities like 4chan can perpetuate misinformation.

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When Secrets Aren't Secret Feb 17, 2020

The Washington Post published an article revealing that the CIA secretly owned and operated an encryption company for decades. How did that happen and what does it mean? And what lessons should we learn from it?

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TechStuff Classic: How Refrigerators Work Feb 15, 2020

What’s the history of refrigerators? How is a refrigerator like an air conditioner? How does vapor compression work? Learn the cold, hard facts about refrigeration with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Understanding and Detecting Radiation Feb 12, 2020

What exactly is radiation? How is electromagnetic radiation different from particle radiation? What is ionizing radiation? And how do Geiger counters work?

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How Smoke Detectors Work Feb 10, 2020

Smoke detectors save lives, but how do they work? From photoelectric effects to nuclear radiation, we explore how smoke detectors let you know when there's a fire.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Cleans Up After Digital Pets Feb 08, 2020

What is a digital pet? What was the first digital pet? Why did the digital pet craze fizzle out so quickly in the United States? Learn more about the rise and fall of digital pets in the U.S. with Jonathan and Lauren.

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The Lighter Side of Tech Feb 05, 2020

How do lighters work? Jonathan explains the mechanics and chemistry behind lighters from their earliest forms to the type you can buy today.

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Firestarter Feb 03, 2020

How were matches invented? From toxic chemicals to pee science, we learn about matches. And a fictional character stops by to irritate our host.

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TechStuff Classic: Tesla- The Man, The Myths, The Truth Jan 31, 2020

Who was Nikola Tesla, really? What did he invent? What are some of the popular misconceptions about Tesla and his work? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore Nikola Tesla: the man, the myths and the truth.

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The State of Autonomous Vehicles Jan 29, 2020

Just a few years ago, optimism was running high that we'd have fleets of autonomous vehicles by early 2020. What happened? We learn more about autonomous cars and their limitations in this episode.

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How Smart Speakers Work Jan 27, 2020

How do all those smart speakers actually work? From basic speaker technology to the complicated science behind voice recognition and natural language processing, we find out!

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff is Caught in a Tractor Beam Jan 25, 2020

What are tractor beams? How do photons normally react with matter? How are scientists using beams of light to pull microscopic objects? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the tech behind tractor beams.

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Rerun: How Ultrasound Works Jan 22, 2020

Ultrasonic waves let medical professionals see what's going on inside us without ever making an incision. But what makes sonography so effective? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they look into the history and amazing applications of ultrasound technology.

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Volkswagen Today Jan 20, 2020

How did Ferdinand Porsche's grandson reshape Volkswagen? And how did a scandal with diesel vehicles nearly break the company?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Domestic . . . Robots Jan 17, 2020

What is a domestic robot? Why are today's domestic robots specialized? Why is it so hard to build a bipedal robot? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.

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Volkswagen: Beyond the Beetle Jan 15, 2020

What did Volkswagen produce beyond the iconic Beetle? From buses to Audi, we look at how Volkswagen evolved up to the 1980s.

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The Dark Origins of Volkswagen Jan 13, 2020

This is the story of how Ferdinand Porsche, with the support of Adolph Hitler, created the Volkswagen company. We also follow the evolution of the Volkswagen Beetle.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Enters the Singularity Jan 10, 2020

What is the technological singularity? How might the technological singularity come about? What do critics say about the idea of the singularity? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the technological singularity.

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The Tech of 2014 to 2018 Jan 08, 2020

This is part two of a retrospect on the last decade in tech. Jonathan looks at Apple in the post Steve Jobs era, protests at Google and Uber's worst year ever.

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A Decade In Review (But Only 2009 to 2013) Jan 06, 2020

Jonathan begins his look back on ten years in technology, exploring how the tech landscape has changed from 2009 to 2013. Learn about Jonathan's bad predictions, Uber's missteps and more.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Remembers Aaron Swartz Jan 03, 2020

Aaron Swartz was a young tech genius who was defining RSS specifications at age 14. Who was this young man, what did he believe in and why was the US government determined to prosecute him? Listen in to learn more.

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More Top Tech Stories of 2019 Jan 01, 2020

We look back at some more of the biggest stories and themes in tech over the course of 2019. From planned obsolescence to missteps in tech, we look at how things shook out over the year.

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Tech Stories of 2019 - The Bummer Episode Dec 30, 2019

Jonathan looks back at some of the biggest (and saddest) tech stories of 2019. From bankruptcies to data breaches, this one is kind of a bummer, but still important!

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with Carbon Nanotubes Dec 27, 2019

What is a carbon nanotube? What are the properties of carbon nanotubes? What are some of the potential uses of carbon nanotubes? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they break down the basics of nanotubes, along with their potential uses in future applications.

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The Dangers of Public WiFi Dec 25, 2019

Hacker extraordinaire Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about how you can protect your data when browsing the Internet. Is public WiFi off limits? Are VPNs reliable? What about Tor?

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Rerun: Augmenting Your Reality Dec 23, 2019

What is AR and how does it work? Learn about augmented reality's history and future!

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Navigates Google Maps Dec 20, 2019

How did Google Maps get started? How does it work, and how has it expanded beyond its original functionality? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they explore the past, present and future of Google Maps.

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Rerun: Bad Computer Bugs Dec 18, 2019

Software bugs range from annoying to catastrophic. It's time to explore some of the most famous flaws in computer history!

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Human Centric Design and the Mazda CX-30 Dec 16, 2019

Live from inside a Mazda CX-30 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jonathan talks about the concept of human centric design and why it's not as straightforward as you might imagine.

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TechStuff Classic: Are we living in a computer simulation? Dec 13, 2019

What is the philosophical argument about living in a computer simulation? What does the singularity have to do with it? How might we be able to tell if we’re in a computer simulation? Learn about the nature of perception with Lauren and Jonathan.

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Rerun: Shh! How Soundproofing Works Dec 11, 2019

Producer Noel Brown joins the show to talk about the science, theory and practice of soundproofing. How does sound work? How can you protect a room from sound?

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Rerun: How Tech Could Make Better Chocolate Dec 09, 2019

Temple University scientists have found a new way to improve chocolate and it involves electric fields. Learn about the technology and physics behind improving a nearly perfect food.

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TechStuff Classic: Social Media and You Dec 06, 2019

Is social media harmful to our real-world relationships? Is there evidence that social media helps us form stronger connections? Why are there so many contradictory studies? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the effects of social media.

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Biofuel Bonanza Dec 04, 2019

What exactly are biofuels, and can they replace fossil fuels? In this episode, we take a critical look at the issues surrounding our energy needs and why it's so darn complicated.

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Fake It Til You Make It Dec 02, 2019

In the world of technology, it's not unusual for startups to make big promises and then scramble to try and keep them. In this episode, we look at some big examples of this philosophy and how it can go wrong.

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TechStuff Classic: The Wonderful Wizard Named Woz Nov 29, 2019

Who is Steve Wozniak? What was Wozniak's role at Apple? What other ventures has Wozniak been involved in over the years? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the life and times of this iconic computer engineer and Apple cofounder.

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Lighting Up the Holidays Nov 27, 2019

We look at the history of incorporating lights in winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah and how electricity changed things dramatically. We'll also dive into those over the top displays that sequence lights with sound and talk about why it was such a challenge for the electrician on Stranger Things to make lights blink a specific way.

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Blizzard Meltdown Nov 25, 2019

We look at what's been going on at Blizzard recently and how global politics have created a challenging situation for the company.

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TechStuff Classic: How Motion Capture Works Nov 22, 2019

What does motion capture mean? What are the different systems used to capture a performer’s movements? Why do some animators consider motion capture cheating?

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Things Get Hot for Blizzard Nov 20, 2019

Riding high on some notable successes, Blizzard continued to make big waves in the world of video games. But now and again the company would find itself in a storm of criticism.

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Winter is Coming: The Early Days of Blizzard Nov 18, 2019

Founded in 1991, the video game company Blizzard got its start not by creating blockbuster games of its own but by porting other companies' games to different platforms. This is the story of the founding of Blizzard.

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TechStuff Classic: The Firefox Story Nov 15, 2019

How is Firefox connected to Netscape Navigator? Are Firefox and Internet Explorer cousins? What is Mozilla? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the origin and growth of Mozilla.

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Media in the Stream Nov 13, 2019

Over the last decade, we've seen a gradual shift from hard copy media to streaming media. In this episode, we look at the history and tech behind devices designed to stream entertainment.

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The Birth of the Electric Chair Nov 11, 2019

At the end of the 19th century, it seemed like there was nothing electricity couldn't do. So could it be used as a way to humanely carry out the death penalty? We learn about the invention of the electric chair and the dentist who dreamed it up.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Takes the Ingress Nov 08, 2019

What is an alternate reality game? What is Ingress? How do you play the game? Join Jonathan and Chris as they introduce you to the world of Ingress and alternate reality gaming.

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The Trials and Tribulations of the 737 MAX Nov 06, 2019

What happened with Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft and why did the CEO of the company appear before the US Congress? We learn about the flight control system that led to tragedy and the controversy surrounding it.

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The Basics of Electricity Nov 04, 2019

What's the difference between voltage and current? What is resistance? What are the units of measurement associated with electricity?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets MegaUploaded Nov 01, 2019

What was Megaupload? Why did the US federal government pursue Megaupload? Why is the Megaupload case so complicated? Join Chris and Jonathan as they shed some light on the Megaupload, from its origin to its ongoing court case.

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Scams and Hoaxes Oct 30, 2019

The Internet can be a great place but it's also the host for some pretty sneaky scams out there. In this episode, we look at some common schemes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims and how you can avoid becoming a victim yourself.

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The Shocking History of Electricity in Medicine Oct 28, 2019

For more than 200 years, doctors have experimented with using electricity to treat everything from liver disease to severe depression to varying degrees of success. We look at the history behind these practices and what's going on.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Industrial Light and Magic Oct 25, 2019

What is Industrial Light and Magic, and when did it get its start? What is ILM's relationship to Pixar? What technologies did ILM pioneer? Join Jonathan and Chris as they shed some light on ILM.

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TechStuff ReRun: The Wonderful World of Audio Animatronics Oct 23, 2019

Jonathan is about to head to Walt Disney World (he'll be back by the time this publishes). But he doesn't want to leave you without an episode, so here's one about Disney's audio animatronics from the archive!

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Machine Consciousness Oct 21, 2019

Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to technological obstacles, we look at the problems and possibilities.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Rides in Electric Cars Oct 18, 2019

How do electric motors work? Are electric vehicles a new idea? Why aren't there more electric vehicles on the road today? Join Jonathan and Chris as they power through the past, present and possible future of electric vehicles.

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The Modern Submarine Oct 16, 2019

How did the modern submarine develop? What kind of technology is on a submarine? How do they navigate?

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TechStuff Dives into Submarines Oct 14, 2019

How do submarines work? When were they invented? In this episode, we explore the truths (and myths) about the origin of submarines.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets an ESRB Rating Oct 11, 2019

What is the ESRB? What procedure does the ESRB follow to rate games? What do the different ratings mean? Join the guys as they demystify the inner workings of the Entertainment Software Rating Board.

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TechStuff Takes a Gander at Propaganda Oct 09, 2019

The University of Oxford Computational Propaganda Research Project issued a report on how countries around the world are manipulating people with misinformation. What's YOUR country up to?

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TechStuff Looks through a Telescope Oct 07, 2019

From the physics of light to ingenious uses of a mirror, we look at the history of telescopes and how they work.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Jumps From Space Oct 04, 2019

How did the Stratos jump work? What sort of technology was inside the capsule? How did Felix's suit work? Join Jonathan and Chris as they leap into the tech behind this groundbreaking jump.

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The Rise and Fall of G4 TV Oct 02, 2019

A TV and movie producer thought that he could do for video games what MTV did for music videos. But the G4 channel would end up alienating the very viewers it sought to attract.

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The TechTV Story Sep 30, 2019

In the late 1990s, a new television channel aimed at the computer crowd launched. It would last six years before a merger would effectively end it all. This is the TechTV story.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets a Bright Idea Sep 27, 2019

Who really invented the light bulb? What is the Draper point? How do fluorescent bulbs work? Join Chris and Jonathan as they shine some light on the fascinating story of light bulbs.

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How IBM and Red Hat Are Transforming IT Sep 26, 2019

IBM and Red Hat have some big plans when it comes to cloud computing. From open source to artificial intelligence, we find out what they have in store for the future.

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Android Dumps Desserts Sep 25, 2019

We rejoin the story of Android to see how the operating system evolved from Ice Cream Sandwich to the most recent release.

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Android Ice Cream Sandwiches Sep 23, 2019

We look at the history of Google Android from its development to the launch of Ice Cream Sandwich. This is part one of The Android Story.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff has Klout Sep 20, 2019

What is Klout? Does everyone have it? What is Klout good for? Join Jonathan and Chris as they get to the bottom of Klout in this episode.

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It's My Way or the Huawei Sep 18, 2019

Chinese telecom company Huawei went from startup to the largest phone manufacturer in the world in just 30 years. What's the story behind the company and why are so many governments wary of it today?

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Why is Everything Made in China? Sep 16, 2019

In this episode, we explore the history of industrialization in China and ask why are so many electronics assembled there.

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TechStuff Classic: How Hand-drawn Animation Works Sep 13, 2019

What's the process of animating a film with hand-drawn animation? Who patented the process of cel-based animation? What was Disney's multiplane camera? Join Jonathan and Chris as they ink the answers to these questions and more.

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The GE of Today Sep 11, 2019

Tragedies and financial crises turned what used to be General Electric's strengths into liabilities. In this episode, we learn how the once dominant company began to struggle and why some think its heading for insolvency.

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GE and the House That Jack Built Sep 09, 2019

After World War II, General Electric would grow rapidly to the point of bloat. Then a man named Jack Welch took over as CEO and made some big changes. What was Welch's legacy?

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TechStuff Classic: How DNA Computers Work Sep 06, 2019

How can a DNA sequence represent digital information? How dense is the data storage with DNA? What could be the future of computers with DNA? Join Jonathan and Chris as they delve into the depths and future of DNA and computing.

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GE Through World War II Sep 04, 2019

In its first few decades, General Electric would grow into an enormous company with incredible influence in the United States. In this episode, we see how that played out leading up to and through World War II.

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The Founding of G&E Sep 02, 2019

General Electric has been around for more than 100 years. It's recently been in a bit of a slump. How did this company get started?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Salty Aug 30, 2019

What is desalination? What are some of the methods used to get salt out of water? Why isn't desalination in wider use? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the tech behind desalination in this episode with Erik Hanson of General Electric.

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Shh! The Tech is Listening! Aug 28, 2019

Companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook have all admitted to using humans to listen to user audio for various reasons. But how far does this go? Is your tech actually eavesdropping on you?

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Formula 1 - 101 Aug 26, 2019

Scott Benjamin joins the show to talk about the history and tech behind Formula 1 race cars. What sets them apart?

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Techstuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Password Security Aug 23, 2019

Why should password security be a top concern? What can you do to make your passwords safe? What constitutes a strong password? Join Chris and Jonathan as they give you the tips and tricks you'll need to keep your passwords secure.

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Video Game Tech '89 Aug 21, 2019

What was the cutting edge in video game technology 30 years ago? Jonathan arbitrarily chooses to talk about outdated video game tech.

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Update E Scooters Aug 19, 2019

A year ago, we talked about electric scooters and how they rapidly spread to several major cities with dockless sharing programs. What's the grumpy old man podcaster got to say about this?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at the LHC Aug 16, 2019

What does the Large Hadron Collider do? How large is it? What is the LHC looking for? Listen in and get the scoop on the Large Hadron Collider with Chris and Jonathan.

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Can I Read Your Mind Aug 14, 2019

What is a brain-computer interface and how does it work? Why is Elon Musk interested in them? And is Facebook really going to read your mind?

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The Death of 3D Television Aug 12, 2019

For years, television manufacturers were pushing 3D features on TV sets. By 2017, all major companies had stopped trying. What happened with 3D TV?

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TechStuff Classic: More Data, More Problems Aug 09, 2019

How did journalist Mat Honan get hacked? What is social engineering? How can you protect yourself against hackers? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan examine how criminals can access your data -- and how to protect your information from hackers.

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Odd, Silly and Unnecessary Inventions Aug 07, 2019

We can thank geniuses for the development of stuff like radios, television and electricity. But what about the pocket fisherman? We explore the lighter side of invention.

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Boeing and the Commercial Jet Age Aug 05, 2019

After introducing the 707, Boeing began to manufacture many more commercial jets. Some would become iconic in the aviation industry. And the 737 MAX would end up creating a huge problem for the company.

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TechStuff Classic: Repurposing Tech for Developing Countries Aug 02, 2019

How are people using bicycles to create new machines for developing countries? What are MediKits? Why is e-waste recycling such a dangerous job? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the ways in which innovators across the world repurpose old tech.

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Boeing Really Takes Off Jul 31, 2019

World War II led to many contracts between Boeing and the United States military. In this continuation of the Boeing story, we learn about the aircraft Boeing designed and its first jet-propelled aircraft.

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Boeing Launches Jul 29, 2019

The aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been around for more than 100 years. In this episode, we look at the origins of the company at the dawn of the Age of Aviation.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Hacks Into Music Jul 26, 2019

Are you bored by the usual musical instruments? Would you like to turn an Atari 2600 into a guitar, or translate shadows into sound? If so, then you may be a budding music hacker. Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the wide world of music hacks.

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Social Media and the First Amendment Jul 24, 2019

In July 2019, an appeals court upheld a ruling that says President Trump can't block people on Twitter because it's a violation of the First Amendment. We look at the tricky, complicated issue of the freedom of speech in the digital age.

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What is a Supply Chain? Jul 22, 2019

You hear a lot of stories about problems with supply chains, but what actually is a supply chain and why is it so complicated? John Bermudez of TraceLink joins the show to talk about it.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes Steampunk Jul 19, 2019

What is steampunk? What are the traits of the steampunk aesthetic? Who are some famous steampunk artists? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at steampunk.

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What's up with Facebook Libra? Jul 17, 2019

In June, 2019, the Libra Association published a white paper about an upcoming digital currency called Libra, with Facebook playing an important role. What makes Libra special?

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Outdated Tech Terms We Still Use Jul 15, 2019

From dialing a phone to making a mix tape, our language is filled with phrases spawned from obsolete tech. We take a look at some listener favorites.

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TechStuff Classic Printing: Medication Jul 12, 2019

How has ink jet technology been used to dispense medication? How could a 3-D printer create medicine? In what other ways have printers been used to create medical treatments?

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TechStuff Gets in Touch with Touch Screens Jul 10, 2019

What is the history of the touch screen? What are the different ways inventors have designed to make the technology work?

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Is E3 Still Relevant? Jul 08, 2019

It's a question the gaming industry has been asking for a while, fueled partly by some dramatic disagreements within the Entertainment Software Association. Is the E3 trade show still relevant or is it a waste of time and money?

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TechStuff Classic TechStuff Hacks the Kinect Jul 05, 2019

How does the Microsoft Kinect work? What's Microsoft's position on hacking the Kinect? What are some of the most creative hacks? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the astonishing potential of the Kinect.

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Time to Kick Some Asteroid Jul 03, 2019

In June, 2019, the OSIRIS-REx satellite entered an orbit less than 2,500 feet above the asteroid Bennu. In a few years, we might be mining asteroids. How will we do it, and why?

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The Story of HowStuffWorks Jul 01, 2019

From its founding in the 90s as a site to demystify the universe to the complicated, present-day structure, we look at Jonathan's employer.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Tests the Emergency Broadcast System Jun 28, 2019

What was the Emergency Broadcast System? What did it have to do with the Cold War? How is the Emergency Alert System different from the old EBS? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the origin of the EBS and the EAS.

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The End of iTunes Jun 26, 2019

There's no doubt that iTunes changed the fortunes of Apple. So why did the company announce in 2019 that it was discontinuing the venerable program? We learn about how feature creep and a changing marketplace spelled the end of iTunes.

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The Creation of iTunes Jun 24, 2019

Apple first unveiled iTunes in 2001, setting it and the company on an incredible journey. In this episode, we learn how iTunes came to be up to the debut of the iTunes Music Store in 2003.

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Techstuff Classic: Spotlight on Dennis Ritchie Jun 21, 2019

Who was Dennis Ritchie? Why did Ritchie create the C programming language? What is the story of Ritchie’s involvement with UNIX? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris delve into the life and work of Dennis Ritchie.

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AMD Up To Today Jun 19, 2019

Picking up where we left off, this episode about AMD looks at its more recent history and how it has played a role in tech.

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The Early Days of AMD Jun 17, 2019

Listener Stephen asked that I cover AMD a long time ago, and so this is the start of that company's history. We explore the founding of the company through its early years.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Solid State Drives Jun 14, 2019

What is a solid state drive? How are they different from magnetic storage devices? How do SSDs erase data? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the nuts-and-bolts of solid state drives.

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The Evolution of Virtualization Jun 12, 2019

Virtual machines open up a lot of options for information infrastructure. Where did the idea come from and how did it evolve over time?

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Three Approaches to AI Policy Jun 10, 2019

Oz and Karah from Sleepwalkers join the show to talk about how different parts of the world are looking at developing, regulating and legislating artificial intelligence. From the US to the EU to China, we look at very different approaches and what they might mean for our future.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Supercomputers Jun 07, 2019

What is a supercomputer? What was the first supercomputer? How fast is the fastest supercomputer? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan add up the facts about the world's fastest, most powerful computers.

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AI and Misconceptions: A Conversation with Sleepwalkers Jun 05, 2019

Oz and Karah of the Sleepwalkers podcast join the show to talk about artificial intelligence, the challenges we face and some of the misconceptions around the terminology.

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How Planes Work Jun 03, 2019

What are the physics behind flight? We demystify the concept of lift and explain how many sources get the explanation wrong.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Arms Itself with Non-lethal Weapons May 31, 2019

How do pain rays work? What is the Portal Denial System? How does the Taser shotgun shell work? Join Jonathan and Chris as they introduce you to a new world of excruciating -- but, theoretically -- non-lethal pain.

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The YouTube Adpocalypse May 29, 2019

What was the YouTube adpocalypse and why did it happen? Is another on the way? And where do creators turn to when their careers are at stake?

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Addicted to Tech May 27, 2019

Is technology addictive? In this episode, we look at how some psychological studies in the mid 20th century would form the foundation for app design.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Clicks on Web Ads May 24, 2019

How does Web advertising compare to traditional advertising? What do the terms CPM, CPA and CPC mean? How do affiliate programs work? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the nuts and bolts of online advertising.

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All Broken Up About Facebook May 22, 2019

On May 9, 2019, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times calling for the US government to break up Facebook into three smaller companies. What's the story behind this and is Hughes right?

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The Black Box Problem May 20, 2019

A black box in tech is something that hides how it works away from view or understanding, and it can cause big problems. This episode is about critical thinking and unrealistic expectations.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays the Slot Machines May 17, 2019

How did the earliest slot machines work? How do modern slot machines use random number generators? Where are you more likely to find slot machines that pay out frequently? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the science behind slot machines.

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Behind the Jargon of the Film Industry May 15, 2019

What's the difference between a Gaffer and the Best Boy? What do all the roles on a movie set actually mean? We look at the tech and terminology of film sets.

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How Google Won the Search War May 13, 2019

Before Google, there were half a dozen search engines to choose from. What happened to them? How did Google pass them by to become a multibillion dollar company?

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TechStuff Classic:TechStuff Mines Some Asteroids May 10, 2019

Why would we want to mine asteroids? How might we manage the mining operation? What is Planetary Resource's plan? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore mining asteroids.

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Droning about Drone Regulations May 08, 2019

Recently, Alphabet company Wing received FAA approval for Air Carrier status. What does that mean? And what are the regulations about drones?

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The MP3 Revolution May 06, 2019

Digital files would become the biggest disruption to the entertainment industry since the dawn of recorded media. From piracy to a shift away from personal ownership, we look at how the mp3 and other digital file formats have changed the world of entertainment.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Investigates Operation Ghost Click May 03, 2019

How does a Domain Name Server work? What are rogue Domain Name Servers? How can you tell if you have the DNSChanger malware? Tune in to learn more.

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Blu-ray vs HD DVD May 01, 2019

When companies settled on the DVD standard, they avoided a format war. But the high-definition market wasn't going to be so lucky. Sony and Toshiba faced off to see whose format would win out in the end.

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Rise of the CD Apr 29, 2019

The compact disc was a big hit for the music industry. Cheap to produce with a high profit margin, the CD promised to deliver high fidelity sound to an eager audience. Here's the story of how the CD hit the big time.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes for a Google Drive Apr 26, 2019

What is Google Drive? How does cloud storage work? How does Google Drive compare to other online storage properties? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan take you behind the wheel of Google Drive in this episode.

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Tracking Changes in Media: VCRs and CDs Apr 24, 2019

While the audio cassette was changing the music industry, the videocassette was wreaking havoc with Hollywood. And a new player, a CD player, was in the wings waiting.

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Making Media Personal: Mix Tapes Apr 22, 2019

The development of the magnetic recording process changed the entertainment industry. In this episode, we look at the rise of tape, including the 8-track and the compact cassette.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes on Autopilot Apr 19, 2019

Who invented autopilot? How can autopilot maintain control of an airplane? What happens if the autopilot system fails? Join Chris and Jonathan as they answer these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.

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Media Madness: TV Challenges Film Apr 17, 2019

In the second part on our series of media and tech, we look at how the rise of television forced the film industry to change. We also learn about the rise of cable television and the further evolution of the recording industry.

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Media and You: From Records to Film Apr 15, 2019

In this first episode in a series, we look at how media, business and consumption has changed as technology has evolved, starting with early records and film.

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TechStuff Classic: Tech’s Biggest Acquisition Stories Apr 12, 2019

What were some of the most successful tech acquisitions? Which acquisitions failed to make any headway? How much did each user of Broadcast.com cost Yahoo? Learn more about tech acquisitions with Chris and Jonathan.

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RERUN: Hacking for Dollars Apr 10, 2019

It's time for another classic episode. In this one, Shannon Morse of Hak5 joins the show to talk about how hackers make a living by slinging code around.

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RERUN: What was Web 2.0? Apr 08, 2019

In this classic episode, we look back at the concept of Web 2.0. What did it really mean? Why were sites that followed a Web 2.0 philosophy more likely to survive?

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TechStuff Classic: The Internet of Things Apr 05, 2019

What is the Internet of things? What sort of devices could be linked to the Internet? Could the Internet of things eliminate privacy? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore a future wherein common objects may communicate with the internet.

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RERUN: How LIGO Works Apr 03, 2019

A couple of years ago, a facility made headlines when it detected a previously theoretical phenomena, that of gravitational waves. This classic episode explains how it worked.

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Turboencabulators and Technobabble Apr 01, 2019

Is your panametric fan misaligned? Are the hydrocoptic marzelanes rattling around? TechStuff dives into the odd world of the Turbo Encabulator and technobabble!

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Conjures Up Brian Brushwood Mar 29, 2019

How did Brian get his start in stage magic? What is the Afterlyfe.me project? How do the worlds of technology and stage magic overlap? Join Chris and Jonathan as they interview Brian Brushwood.

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RERUN: How Solar Towers Work Mar 27, 2019

What are solar towers? How do they generate electricity? What's the future of solar power?

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The Spotify Story Mar 25, 2019

Where did Spotify come from and how did it change the way we listen to music? In this episode, we look at the origin and evolution of Spotify.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Counts Some Number Stations Mar 22, 2019

What is a number station? What is shortwave radio? What could these numbers mean? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan dive into the murky, mysterious world of number stations.

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The Facebook Privacy Problem Mar 20, 2019

On March 6, 2019, Mark Zuckerberg published a long essay about privacy and social media. Does this indicate a change in philosophy for Facebook or is something else going on?

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What is WebAuthn Mar 18, 2019

The W3C and FIDO recently adopted the WebAuthn specification as a standard. What is WebAuthn, and will it replace passwords?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Ballistics Mar 15, 2019

How can you determine if a gun fired a particular bullet? What is rifling? How do forensics experts test weapons? Join Jonathan and Chris as they draw a bead on ballistics.

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TechStuff Flies on the Concorde Mar 13, 2019

From 1976 until 2003, the Concorde provided a fast option for air travel if you happened to have enough cash for a ticket. How does supersonic air travel work and what happened to Concorde?

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What is 5G? Mar 11, 2019

The future is 5G. So what the heck is 5G? It's a big, confusing topic but by the end of this episode you'll understand it.

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TechStuff Classic: Was Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer? Mar 08, 2019

In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss Ada Lovelace, daughter of the infamous Lord Byron and widely considered to be the first computer programmer.

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TechStuff Pumps the Brakes Mar 06, 2019

How do car brakes work? From the earliest wooden block brakes to anti-lock brake systems, we learn about the science of coming to a stop.

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Techstuff Throws Rotten Tomatoes Mar 04, 2019

In 1998, a web designer launched a movie review aggregator site. A couple of decades later, it has changed the film industry. This is the story of Rotten Tomatoes.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Stares at OLEDs Mar 01, 2019

What is an OLED? How do OLED displays work? How do they compare to other display technologies? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down the nuts and bolts of OLED displays in this episode.

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Social Networks that Didn't Make It Feb 27, 2019

For every Facebook and Twitter, there are half a dozen failed social networks that didn't survive to today. We look back on a few of them. Myspace Not Included.

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Quicktime Feb 25, 2019

Before there was YouTube, there was Quicktime. How did a project inside Apple become a dominant standard for computer-based video playback and more?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Spies on the U-2 Feb 22, 2019

Why did the United States develop the U-2? What connection does the U-2 have to Area 51? Why hasn’t the U-2 been retired yet? Join Chris and Jonathan as they put themselves in the minds of master spies in this episode of TechStuff.

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How Clean Coal Works Feb 20, 2019

Is there such a thing as clean coal? In this episode, we look at the technologies designed to reduce the environmental impact of burning coal and ask if it makes sense to use coal at all.

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TechStuff Does the Robot Feb 18, 2019

Adam Doud of Android Authority joins the show to talk about the robots he saw at CES 2019.

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Research Revealed at Think 2019 Feb 17, 2019

At the 5 in 5 presentation at Think 2019, five presenters talked about how technology can improve practically everything about the way we grow, process, deliver and consume food. From harvests to recycling, we learn how technology can make us more responsible and efficient.

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Being Open at Think 2019 Feb 16, 2019

What does open source mean and why would IBM's strategy revolve around it? From the acquisition of Red Hat to supporting humanitarian hacking efforts, we look at why IBM is embracing open source.

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Cloudy With a Chance of IBM Think 2019 Feb 15, 2019

Cloud computing can be a confusing topic. It gets even trickier when you start talking about hybrid clouds. What's going on with cloud computing and how is IBM positioning itself to lead the way?

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AI at IBM Think 2019 Feb 15, 2019

IBM has a long history with artificial intelligence competing against human beings. Deep Blue mastered Chess, Watson scored big on Jeopardy and now Project Debater is arguing against human champions. We look at some of IBM's latest AI efforts.

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Thats So Project Raven Feb 13, 2019

What is Project Raven? We look into the spy program from the United Arab Emirates and how it employed ex NSA agents.

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The Ose CES Controversy Feb 11, 2019

Stuff Your Mom Didn't Tell You host Anney Reese joins the show to talk about a controversy during CES 2019. A sex toy called the Ose received an innovation award but then the Consumer Technology Association rescinded the award and banned the product from CES. What happened?

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TechStuff Classic: Sets its VCR Feb 08, 2019

When was the VCR invented? Who opposed the VCR? When did the VCR die? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explore the origin, opposition to and death of the VCR.

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The Epic Story of Fortnite Feb 06, 2019

In 2011, Epic Games teased a new video game called Fortnite. Six years later, the game finally emerged from development and took the world by storm. What's the story behind Fortnite?

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RCA and its 100th Year Feb 04, 2019

We say that it's RCA's 100th anniversary, but is the company of today the same as the one that debuted in 1919? We look at how RCA has changed dramatically since the mid 1950s.

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TechStuff Classic: Old Tech Never Dies Feb 01, 2019

What is legacy technology? Why do we still have old technology that should be obsolete? Will the fax machine ever die? Join Chris and Jonathan as they investigate the strange cases of technology that never seems to die.

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RCA and Color Television Jan 30, 2019

RCA and CBS were in a race to define the standard for color television. CBS won. Or did it? How did RCA and David Sarnoff push a different approach to color television?

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RCA During World War II Jan 28, 2019

Before the United States entered World War II, RCA was developing an electronic television. How did TV work and what did RCA do while the country was at war?

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TechStuff Classic: How Image Sensors Work Jan 25, 2019

How important is a digital camera’s image sensor? What are the two main types of image sensors? Which type of image sensor is best? Tune in as your favorite tech gurus (that's Jonathan and Chris) answer these question and more.

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The Birth of RCA Jan 23, 2019

RCA is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. How did this company get started and how did it dominate radio for years?

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Breaking Up AOL is Hard To Do Jan 21, 2019

The AOL Time Warner arrangement was doomed not long after it was formed. What led to AOL splitting off and where is the company today?

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TechStuff Classic: How Helicopters Work Jan 18, 2019

How do helicopters work? Why does a helicopter need a tail rotor? What is a quadrocopter? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the quirky contraptions called helicopters.

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AOL and the Very Bad Business Deal Jan 16, 2019

When AOL acquired Time Warner, people worried that the new mega company would become an unstoppable force. Instead, the relationship became known as the worst merger of all time. What happened?

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The Birth of AOL Jan 14, 2019

What did the Atari 2600 have to do with the birth of America Online? We look at the company's origins and how it helped usher in the online age.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with Plasma Jan 11, 2019

What is plasma? How do plasma cutters work? Are plasma weapons possible? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the basics of plasma, along with its potential applications.

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CES 2019 Overview Jan 09, 2019

Jonathan gives a bird's eye view on CES 2019, with a hint of the old, the new, and the just plain view.

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Working with the Large Hadron Collider Jan 07, 2019

Jonathan is joined by Daniel Whiteson of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. Daniel works in the field of experimental particle physics and conducts research using the LHC.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Overclocks a CPU Jan 04, 2019

What is overclocking? What is a clock cycle? Why would you want to overclock a computer? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore the pros and cons of overclocking computers.

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TechStuff's Wishlist for 2019 Jan 02, 2019

Instead of making predictions for 2019, Jonathan decided to create a show about what he hopes will happen over the next 12 months. From video games to corporate policies, here's his wish list.

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2018 Predictions Scorecard Dec 31, 2018

At the end of 2017, TechStuff made some predictions for the following year. Now it's time to find out if Jonathan is really a time traveler.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Radio Telescopes Dec 28, 2018

What is a radio telescope? How can we “see” with radio waves? Why are radio telescopes so large? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the nuts and bolts of radio telescopes.

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The Top Tech Stories of 2018 Dec 26, 2018

We reflect on some of the biggest tech stories to emerge in 2018. From scandals to giant business deals, how did tech impact the world?

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The Amazon HQ2 Decision Dec 24, 2018

After months of speculation (not to mention outlandish competition), Amazon finally announced the location of HQ2, its second headquarters. What's the story behind the decision and how might Amazon change Arlingon and Long Island?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with R/C Dec 21, 2018

How do radio-controlled toys work? What frequencies do RC toys use? Why do some toys interfere with each other? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the nuts and bolts of radio-controlled toys.

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A Critical Examination of The Singularity Dec 19, 2018

When people talk about the Singularity, what do they mean? How far off might it be? Or is it even a realistic notion at all? We look at the arguments for and against the idea.

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Is Autonomous The Way To Go? Dec 17, 2018

Concluding our episodes on driverless cars is a look into the arguments for and against the technology. Does it make sense? Is it ready? What are the different levels of autonomy and how far along are we?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes to RAMing Speed Dec 14, 2018

What is RAM? Why do computers need RAM? How is RAM different from ROM? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the nuts and bolts of RAM.

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Driverless Cars from 2007 to Today Dec 13, 2018

In the wake of the 2007 Urban Challenge, several companies began to pour some serious money and effort into developing driverless car technology that could roll out onto real-world roads. From Google to Uber, we take a look at some of those projects.

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The 2007 Urban Challenge Dec 12, 2018

How did the 2007 Urban Challenge differ from the two earlier DARPA Grand Challenges? And how did that set the stage for where autonomous cars would go next?

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The DARPA Grand Challenges Dec 11, 2018

In the mid 2000s, the Department of Defense R&D agency DARPA sponsored competitions in an effort to kickstart autonomous car technology. This is the story of the 2004 and 2005 challenges.

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Driverless Cars: The Early Concepts Dec 10, 2018

Wouldn't it be awesome if your car took you where you needed to go without you having to touch the wheel? In this episode, we look at the history behind the driverless car concept.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks for Abandonware Dec 07, 2018

What is abandonware? Can you acquire abandonware legally? What does copyright law have to do with abandonware? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the basics of abandonware, how it occurs and what it means for software users.

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Time After Time Travel Dec 06, 2018

If there were a time traveler among us, how would we know? Jonathan takes a look at various strategies to catch that pesky time traveler who may be meddling with your life.

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TechStuff Visits Mars Dec 05, 2018

There's no doubt about it: Mars is trying to kill you. It's just not very good at ranged attacks. But get close enough? BAM! What challenges will we have to overcome if we ever visit Mars?

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InSight into Mars Dec 04, 2018

On November 26, 2018, NASA engineers and scientists celebrated upon receiving confirmation that the Martian lander InSight had touched down successfully. What does InSight do and what will it tell us about the Red Planet?

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TechStuff Enters the Wasteland Dec 03, 2018

Where did the Fallout series of games come from and how have they evolved? From its origins as a game engine experiment from Interplay to the newly released online game Fallout 76, we take a look at this popular franchise.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff withdraws from an ATM Nov 30, 2018

Who invented the automated teller machine? How do ATMs keep track of your money? What is an ATM skimmer? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a deeper look at the past and present tech of ATMs.

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TechStuff Gets Scooting Nov 29, 2018

It seems like electric scooters are everywhere and dockless scooter businesses are becoming the next big thing. Where did these companies come from and why have some cities pushed back?

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TCP and its History Nov 28, 2018

We look at the history of the Transmission Control Protocol and why the next version of HTTP won't be relying upon it. What does TCP do and how does it work?

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Is E3 Still Relevant? Nov 27, 2018

In mid November, 2018, Sony dropped a bombshell - the company would not attend the 2019 E3 conference. Has the video game trade show outlived its usefulness?

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Heigh-Ho Hydrogen Nov 26, 2018

Hydrogen is the most plentiful substance in the universe. Could it also be the fuel of the future? In this episode, we look at the challenges and opportunities related to a hydrogen economy.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Night Vision Nov 23, 2018

What are the two main types of night vision? How can you see heat? Why do some night vision systems only display in monochromatic green? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the tech behind night vision.

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Facebook's Accountability Problem Nov 22, 2018

A piece in the New York Times examined how Facebook navigated a tricky situation through questionable strategies in the wake of multiple scandals. What did the journalists find out and how has Facebook responded?

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The History of Cyber Monday Nov 21, 2018

What is Black Friday, and how did it spawn Cyber Monday? From business trends to marketing schemes, we take a look at the history of holiday shopping online.

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How AI Can Make You Look Like a Better Dancer Nov 20, 2018

Today, it's possible to manipulate photos and videos in ways that were unthinkable just a few years ago. We look at a research project that uses computers and AI to map the movements of professional dancers to the images of people who have two left feet.

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The Boring Podcast Nov 19, 2018

How do tunneling machines work? We look at the science and tech behind burrowing under the Earth.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Adjusts the Thermostat Nov 16, 2018

What are the parts of a thermostat? How do bimetallic thermometers work? What is a mercury switch? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the mechanics of thermostats. Tune in to learn what happens when you flip that mysterious switch on the wall.

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DARPA in the 1970s Nov 15, 2018

How did DARPA navigate the choppy political waters in the wake of the Vietnam War and the rise of the counterculture movement? From a re-branding to a new focus on stealth technology, we look at DARPA's work in the 1970s.

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DARPA's First Projects Nov 13, 2018

From weather satellites to horrifying herbicides, we explore some of DARPA's projects during its first years of operations. How was this agency meant to counteract missile attacks and insurgent uprisings?

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The Origins of DARPA Nov 12, 2018

How did a Soviet satellite kickstart the R&D branch of the US Department of Defense? We look at how DARPA was founded and the problems it was meant to solve.

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TechStuff Classic: The Story of Rim Nov 09, 2018

What is Research in Motion? What did the company do before inventing the Blackberry? Why do so many people direct criticism at RIM today? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris answer these questions and more in this long-awaited episode.

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Robots are People Too? Nov 08, 2018

An ongoing debate in Europe concerns whether or not we should extend the concept of personhood to robots. Why would we do such a thing and what would it mean? And why are many computer scientists opposed to the idea?

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Goodbye, Kepler Telescope Nov 07, 2018

NASA launched the Kepler telescope in 2009 to stare out into space. In October, 2018, the telescope "retired." What did we learn from it and how did it work?

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John von Neumann and the Bomb Nov 06, 2018

We continue our story about John von Neumann, the mathematical genius. From his work on the Manhattan Project to creating what we now call von Neumann architecture, we learn how his work changed the world.

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Who was John von Neumann? Nov 05, 2018

The Hungarian-born mathematician John von Neumann made numerous contributions to mathematics, computer science and more in his relatively short life. In this episode, we learn about his meteoric rise in academia.

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TechStuff Classic: How Metal Detectors Works Nov 02, 2018

What are the three types of metal detectors? How do metal detectors use electromagnetism to detect stuff? What kind of stuff can create interference when using a metal detector? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explore the technology behind metal detectors.

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The Complicated Story of an AI Artist Nov 01, 2018

In October, 2018, a portrait created by an artificial intelligence program sold at auction for more than $400,000. But there's controversy surrounding the story - did the team that created the work of art steal the artist?

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TechStuff's Spooky Halloween Spectacular! Oct 31, 2018

In celebration of Halloween, we take a look at an article from HowStuffWorks titled 10 Scary Modern Technologies. From drones to voices coming out of thin air, we peek under the big scary bed that is technology.

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The Trials of MakerBot Oct 30, 2018

What happens when a company abandons its core philosophy? MakerBot went from embracing open source to incorporating proprietary technology, alienating makers and shedding co-founders as a result. Here's what happened.

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How MakerBot Was Born Oct 29, 2018

MakerBot is known as the company that brought 3D printing into the consumer market. We learn about how the company was spawned from a project intended to turn the manufacturing world upside down.

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TechStuff Classic: How Theremins Work Oct 26, 2018

So what exactly is a theremin? It's got an unmistakably unique sound, and it's one of the world's first electronic musical instruments. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore all things theremin, from the story of its inventor to playing techniques.

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Sleepy Time Tech Oct 25, 2018

What happens when sleep and technology meet? From sleep trackers to the world's first "sleep robot," we look at the science behind sleeping and the tech that tries to exploit it.

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Powerful Lasers and Their Uses Oct 24, 2018

How do lasers work? What are the most powerful lasers out there today and what do they do?

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E-Waste and What To Do With It Oct 23, 2018

What is electronic waste? What makes it so problematic? And what's the best way to deal with it?

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AI Gone Rude Oct 22, 2018

Science fiction authors have thoroughly explored what could happen if we implement artificial intelligence irresponsibly. But they didn't predict that Microsoft would have to rein in a rogue, foul-mouthed chatbot.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Stares at Laser Eye Surgery Oct 19, 2018

How does laser eye surgery work? How does the human eye work? What types of eye problems can laser eye surgery correct? Join Jonathan and Chris for a closer look at laser eye surgery.

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Could we make a sarcastic supercomputer? Oct 18, 2018

As we develop more advanced natural language systems, will we ever reach a point where a computer can detect not just what we say but what we actually mean?

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More Space Planes Oct 17, 2018

In this episode, we learn about more recent and proposed space planes. What happens when they transition from experimental aircraft to practical vehicles?

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Planes in Spaaaace Oct 16, 2018

What is a space plane and how does it work? From the Space Shuttle to the super secret X-37B, we look at the designs and proposals for reusable spacecraft.

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Voting and Technology Oct 15, 2018

Bob Sullivan of the Breach Podcast joins the show to talk about the intersection between tech and voting. Is there a sweet spot? And do voting machines make the process more or less secure?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Ponders an Enigma Oct 12, 2018

What was the Enigma machine? What is a cipher? How did the Enigma machine work? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more about cryptography.

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Death of the Amiga Oct 11, 2018

The Amiga computers had a reputation for being incredibly powerful, particularly for video applications. But numerous problems at Commodore meant the system was living on borrowed time. What happened?

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The Amiga 500 and Amiga 2000 Oct 10, 2018

Following the somewhat disappointing performance of the Amiga 1000, Commodore released two new computers to try and capture both the high-end market and the budget computer customer. We look at these two legendary systems and the politics that interfered with them.

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Building the First Amiga Computer Oct 09, 2018

Jay Miner and his team of engineers were hard at work building the components for the Amiga 1000. Meanwhile, Atari and Commodore were maneuvering against each other and putting Amiga in the middle.

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The Birth of Amiga Oct 08, 2018

TechStuff listener Matt wanted to know more about the Amiga line of computers. We take a look at how an engineer from Atari took a big leap in order to achieve his goal of building the best home computer of the early 1980s.

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TechStuff Classic: What does NASA's Mission Control Do? Oct 05, 2018

Reaching space is difficult, and returning safely is even trickier. Luckily for astronauts, Mission Control follows each shuttle launch in minute detail, and they're on standby to tackle any imaginable problem. Tune in to learn more about exploring space.

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TechStuff Gets a MoviePass Oct 04, 2018

Susannah asked that I do an episode about the company MoviePass. Where did it come from? What impact did it have on the entertainment industry? And does it have a future?

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The Podcast Patent Problem Oct 03, 2018

How did a patent filed in 1996 cause huge headaches in the podcasting industry? And how did a decision in 2018 finally put the matter to rest? We look at the case of Personal Audio LLC versus podcasting.

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What is Apple's Neural Engine? Oct 02, 2018

Listener Dan wanted to know more about Apple's "neural engine." What exactly is it, and what can it do? We explore how a system on a chip can power machine learning in a smartphone.

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The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow Oct 01, 2018

On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World. But that Epcot wasn't the same thing as Walt Disney's initial vision. We look into the history of a futuristic community.

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TechStuff Classic: The Tech of Firefighting Sep 28, 2018

Firefighters are an invaluable part of every community, but how does firefighting work? What tech will you find on a fire truck? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the technology behind firefighting.

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How Game Engines Work Sep 27, 2018

What exactly is a game engine? What are the notable game engines out there today? And how do they work? A request from listener Tongki.

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The Worst Video Games of All Time . . . Since 2011 Sep 26, 2018

Back in 2011, we asked listeners what they thought the worst video games of all time were. In this episode, we look at games that received some of the worst reviews since 2011. What makes a bad game so awful?

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Netflix to Today Sep 25, 2018

Netflix has shifted focus to streaming video, though it still operates a DVD rental service. What were some of the challenges and roadblocks the company encountered over the past few years? And what the heck was Qwikster?

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Netflix vs Blockbuster Sep 24, 2018

Netflix has faced many competitors, but none gave the company as much trouble as Blockbuster. In this episode, we continue Netflix's story and how Blockbuster almost came from behind to topple Netflix's DVD rental service.

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TechStuff Classic: Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth? Sep 21, 2018

Could we blow up an asteroid like in the movie Armageddon? Join Jonathan and Chris as they tackle what may become one of Earth's most important questions: What do we need to do to be better prepared for an asteroid impact?

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Netflix's Early Years Sep 20, 2018

In our continuation of the story of Netflix, we look at how the young company changed dramatically over the first few years of its existence.

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The Netflix Story Sep 19, 2018

Listener Kevin wants to know the story behind the company that buried Blockbuster. In this episode, we look at the early years of Netflix and how it weathered some rough times to get a foothold.

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The Nvidia Story So Far Sep 18, 2018

We continue our look at the company that created the term GPU. How did Nvidia rise to dominance after such an uncertain start?

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Graphics and Nvidia Sep 17, 2018

Nvidia is a company perhaps best known for its graphics processing units. Where did it come from and how has it impacted computing? A request from listener Matthew.

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Techstuff Classic: Eureka Archimedes Sep 14, 2018

Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at the works of Archimedes -- including his historically famous, controversial death ray design.

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TechStuff Goes Dark Sep 13, 2018

What is the dark web? What is its purpose? What sort of stuff is on there? We shine the light on a dark topic, as requested by listener Tyler.

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The Cambridge Analytica Scandal Sep 12, 2018

In early 2018, the data analysis and marketing firm Cambridge Analytica came under fire in both the United States and the United Kingdom for different reasons. What exactly happened and how have things changed as a result?

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The Founding of Cambridge Analytica Sep 11, 2018

Cambridge Analytica made headlines multiple times during its relatively short history. Where did the company come from and what did it have to do with Facebook?

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Silencing the Echo Chamber Sep 10, 2018

We've changed the way we get information, and that has changed our perceptions of the world. How have echo chambers formed through tech and what can you do to make sure you're not just getting the information that confirms your perspective?

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TechStuff Classic: What are QR Codes? Sep 07, 2018

How do QR codes store information? What’s the difference between a QR code and a barcode? Why did it take so long for QR codes to take off? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down QR codes in this podcast.

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Three Nuclear Disasters Sep 06, 2018

What happened at the nuclear power plants at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima? What did we learn from those disasters? And how bad were they?

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The Hot Take on Cold Fusion Sep 05, 2018

Cold fusion would transform our world in ways we can't even imagine. Is it really possible? Jonathan explores the science to find the answer.

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How a Fusion Reactor Would Work Sep 04, 2018

Nuclear power can generate a lot of electricity, but fission brings with it some drawbacks. What if we used fusion? We look at the difference between the two processes and learn about attempts to harness the power of the stars.

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How Nuclear Power Plants Work Sep 03, 2018

How does a fission-based nuclear reactor work? What are some of the proposed modifications of this technology that could potentially make it a more attractive way to generate electricity?

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TechStuff Classic: How Sonar Works Aug 31, 2018

Sonar uses sound to gauge the distance between objects. Although most people associate sonar with submarines, humans use sonar for a lot more than underwater navigation. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a look at the mechanics behind sonar.

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The Decline and Fall of Pebble Aug 30, 2018

Just a few short years after it burst on the scene with an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign, the Pebble company fell apart. What happened and what did we learn?

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The Origin of Pebble Aug 29, 2018

Where did the Pebble Smartwatch come from? We look at the story behind one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns.

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Web Analytics and Your Data Aug 28, 2018

How much of your personal information gets collected on the Web? Can you protect your information from prying eyes? And should you?

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How Web Analytics Work Aug 27, 2018

How do web analytics companies gather data? How much could these companies know about you? How hard is it to identify a person based off their browsing history? Get paranoid in this episode requested by listener Raff.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Tests the Emergency Broadcast System Aug 24, 2018

What was the Emergency Broadcast System? What did it have to do with the Cold War? How is the Emergency Alert System different from the old EBS? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the origin of the EBS and the EAS.

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How Fender Changed After the Acquisition Aug 23, 2018

When CBS bought Fender guitars, the new bosses had some big changes in mind. How did that turn out and how is the Fender of today different from the company that helped spawn new genres of music?

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TechStuff Shreds on Fender Guitars Aug 22, 2018

What's the story behind Fender Musical Instruments? From the iconic Stratocaster to today's company, we take a look at this iconic name in American musical history. Request by listener Greg.

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Making Tech Accessible Aug 21, 2018

Listener Kenn wanted to know about the process of designing assitive and accessible technologies. Technology has the potential to assist people with disabilities. But designing such tech requires a lot of consideration.

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TechStuff Builds a Sound System Aug 20, 2018

What are the different components in a high-tech sound system and what does each one do? TechStuff gives a rundown on audio equipment. Request by Karl-Ludwig.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Curious About Mars Aug 17, 2018

What is the success rate for sending missions to Mars? What made the Curiosity rover mission so special? What would it take to get people to and from Mars safely? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a closer look at the latest Mars mission.

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The Death of Blockbuster Aug 16, 2018

The once mighty franchise has dwindled down to a single location. What led to the downfall of Blockbuster?

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The Birth of Blockbuster Aug 15, 2018

TechStuff listener Paul wanted to know the story behind the company Blockbuster. How did this franchise emerge to threaten mom and pop video rental stores?

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The Cutting Edge of Forensic Technology Aug 14, 2018

We continue our look at forensic technology. What sort of cutting edge tech do investigators use? And how close is it to Hollywood's version?

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TechStuff Investigates Forensic Technology Aug 13, 2018

We've seen the Hollywood version of forensic scientists, but what sort of tech do real forensics experts rely upon when conducting an investigation? From fingerprints to digital surveillance, we take a look at the tools of the trade. A request by listener Hakeem.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Listens in on Sound Files Aug 10, 2018

What do sound files do? Why are there so many different kinds of sound files? What's the difference between uncompressed, lossless and lossy formats? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris explain the differences between all those sound files.

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TechStuff Boards the Space Shuttle Program Aug 09, 2018

The Space Shuttle program in the United States was a story filled with triumph and tragedy. We take a closer look at the technology of the space shuttle, as requested by listener Lim.

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It Is, In Fact, Rocket Science Aug 08, 2018

Recently, I covered a lot of early spacecraft. But how did we get those darn things into space in the first place? In this episode, I trace the history of rocketry and look at some of the launch vehicles that slipped the bonds of Earth.

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More Apollo and The Soyuz Spacecraft Aug 07, 2018

We conclude our look at the Apollo space program and climb aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, which are still used to this day.

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The Apollo Missions Aug 06, 2018

The Gemini project was a stepping stone to what seemed like an impossible goal - put astronauts on the Moon and return them to Earth safely. The Apollo spacecraft would be the vehicle to take on the challenge. We look at the triumph and tragedy of the early Apollo program.

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TechStuff Classic: The MMORPG Story Aug 03, 2018

What is an MMORPG? What was the first MMORPG? Who coined the term MMORPG? Get online with Chris and Jonathan as they explore the massive, multifaceted world of MMORPGs.

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From Voskhod to Gemini Aug 02, 2018

We continue our episodes about early spacecraft. This time, we go beyond the Vostok and Mercury missions and take a look at what came next.

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The First Manned Spacecraft Aug 01, 2018

From the Vostok to the Mercury, we take a look at some of the spacecraft responsible for keeping astronauts and cosmonauts safe as they entered the final frontier. And we also take a moment to reflect upon Laika, the first Earth organism to go into orbit.

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Cisco Systems Today Jul 31, 2018

We continue our look into Cisco Systems, a huge company responsible for key technologies that make the stuff you use work.

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The Origins of Cisco Systems Jul 30, 2018

TechStuff listener Gage wanted to hear about the company Cisco Systems, which went from a startup in 1984 to one of the biggest corporations in the US. This is its origin story.

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TechStuff Classic: How Nuclear Weapons Work Jul 27, 2018

During this classic episode, Chris and Jonathan explore one of the world's most dangerous technologies. How do nuclear weapons work? Why are uranium and plutonium important components? What’s the difference between a fission and a fusion bomb? Tune in to learn more.

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More on NLP and where voice assistants come from Jul 26, 2018

We conclude our investigation into what makes natural language processing tick and explore the history of assistants like Siri, Alexa and Cortana.

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The challenge of natural language processing Jul 25, 2018

TechStuff listener Nate wanted to know about natural language processing. How can computer scientists teach machines to understand human language and why is it so hard to do?

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I'm sorry, what did you say? Jul 24, 2018

We explore the history and evolution of speech recognition, one of the foundational technologies behind voice assistants like Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Phishing, Spear Phishing and Whaling Jul 23, 2018

What exactly is phishing and how does it work? From corporate espionage to political manipulation, we explore how people leverage old, deceptive strategies in the digital age.

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TechStuff Classic: Slow Motion Film and High Speed Photography Jul 20, 2018

How does film work? What are the basic parts of a camera? How can you take a photo of a high-speed subject and get a clear picture? Tune in as Chris and Jonathan break down the tech behind slow motion and high speed photography.

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How ASIMO Worked Jul 19, 2018

Superfan Kat asked for an episode all about Honda's robot ASIMO, which was recently retired. Learn all about the bot meant to interact with human beings.

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Scams, Hoaxes and Technological Flim Flam Jul 18, 2018

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know's Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about some of the biggest shams, hoaxes and flim-flam in tech. Put that skepticism to work!

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How Critical Thinking Works Jul 17, 2018

In the 1000th episode of TechStuff, Jonathan explores the concepts of skepticism and critical thinking and why they are important not just in the world of tech but everywhere.

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The State of AI Jul 16, 2018

In June 2018, Ian Hogarth and Nathan Benaich released a report on how far AI has advanced over 12 months. We take a look at artificial intelligence, where we are and where we're heading next.

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TechStuff Classic: Anonymity Jul 13, 2018

Is it possible that privacy is becoming less of a social norm? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore how the internet and online social networks have influenced changing attitudes about personal privacy. Tune in to learn more.

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Over Hill and Over Dell (Dell Story Part Two) Jul 12, 2018

After Dell Computers' meteoric rise, the company hit some rough waters. In this episode, we learn what happened, how Michael Dell was able to buy back the company he created and what he plans next.

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Dude, You Got a Dell Jul 11, 2018

Michael Dell founded his company when he was a teenager. In this episode, we learn how he took a good business idea and turned it into a billion-dollar company.

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What exactly is GDPR Jul 10, 2018

Legisliation from the European Union has forced many companies to scramble to comply to new rules and regulations. What exactly is General Data Protection Regulation?

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TechStuff Update Grab Bag Jul 09, 2018

Sometimes, after I cover a topic, stuff keeps happening. It's pretty rude. But this episode is all about following up on recent tech stories.

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TechStuff Classic: Say My Name Jul 06, 2018

Who was Heisenberg? What was his contribution to quantum mechanics? What is the uncertainty principle?

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The Best and Worst of Crowdfunding Jul 05, 2018

Crowdfunding and platforms like Kickstarter and IndieGogo have changed the way people get funding for projects, including big tech projects. In this episode, we look at examples of some of the best and worst tech-related crowdfunding campaigns.

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TechStuff Moments with Mr. Lincoln Jul 04, 2018

The Disneyland attraction Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln originally started out as a World's Fair attraction before taking up residence in the Happiest Place on Earth. We look at the history, technology and evolution of this popular Disney attraction.

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Vaporware: The Software Edition Jul 03, 2018

From computer games that never made it out of development to entire operating systems, we look at some of the greatest software that never made it to users.

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Go Go Gadget Vaporware! Jul 02, 2018

In this episode, we round up some examples of promised gadgets that never delivered. From a self-adjusting belt to a pair of camera glasses promoted by Lady Gaga, this episode is all about vaporware.

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Techstuff Classic: What about (Microsoft) Bob Jun 29, 2018

What was Microsoft Bob? What was the major security flaw in Bob? Why did Bob flop? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the rise and fall of Microsoft Bob.

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What is Microsoft up to Today? Jun 28, 2018

From mixed reality to political controversy, we explore the recent activity of the world's largest software company: Microsoft.

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An Update on Microsoft Jun 27, 2018

TechStuff listener Rob asked "What has Microsoft been up to since you recorded The Microsoft Story Part 2 in 2013?" We find out.

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Defense against the Dark DDoS Arts Jun 26, 2018

We take a closer look at different DDoS strategies as well as how cyber security experts try to handle attacks. Is there anything you can do to help limit DDoS attacks?

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DDoS Attacks 101 Jun 25, 2018

What exactly is a denial of service attack? And what makes one a distributed denial of service? In this episode, we learn more about the basics of DDoS attacks.

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Techstuff Classic: Techstuff Talks to Rooster Teeth Jun 22, 2018

What is Rooster Teeth Productions? What is machinima? How did Red vs. Blue get started? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris interview Burnie Burns, the pioneering founder of Rooster Teeth Productions.

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Frequency Hopping Jun 21, 2018

We finish our story about Hedy Lamarr and look at how frequency hopping works and is un underlying technology for many modern communications systems. And then we have some fun talking about celebrity inventions.

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Hopping with Hedy Lamarr Jun 20, 2018

Classic film star Hedy Lamarr was celebrated for her appearance but what many people didn't know was that she also co-invented a method of communication that underlies many technologies today. We learn more about Hedy Lamarr and frequency hopping.

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How to Make a Podcast Jun 19, 2018

Podcasting has become increasingly popular over the years. What do you need to know to start your own? We give tips on how to go about creating your very own podcast.

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Caught up with eBay Jun 18, 2018

What has eBay been up to over the last few years? We catch up with the company and bring our story up to the present day. As long as that present day is in 2018.

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Open vs Closed: A TechStuff Debate Jun 15, 2018

What are the benefits of each type of system? What are the drawbacks? Who won the debate? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explores the respective pros and cons on each side of the great debate between open and closed systems.

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eBay Goes Corporate Jun 14, 2018

Meg Whitman's tenure at eBay changed the company's culture dramatically. Why did eBay buy Skype, and why do some people say that was a huge mistake?

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Stuff Younger than TechStuff Jun 13, 2018

We look at some more companies and services that launched after TechStuff became a show back in 2008, including some stuff that didn't get the chance to stick around.

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TechStuff is Older Than... Jun 12, 2018

TechStuff has been a podcast for 10 years. In that time, several companies and services have launched. In this episode, we look at some familiar names that were unknown back when TechStuff first aired.

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TechStuff's 10th Anniversary Spectacular! Jun 11, 2018

TechStuff launched in June, 2008. What has changed in tech over that decade? Jonathan looks back at 10 years of the biggest hits, flops and stories in tech.

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Techstuff Classic: The Sad Tale of Hitchbot Jun 08, 2018

What was HitchBot all about and what happened to it? From hitchiking across Canada to a violent end in Philadelphia, we tell the robot's story. Scott Benjamin guest hosts.

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eBay Makes Billionaires Jun 07, 2018

It only took a couple of years for eBay to go from a hobby to a multi-million-dollar corporation. In this episode, we trace eBay's journey to its initial public offering, which turned its founder into a billionaire overnight.

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The Early Days of eBay Jun 06, 2018

TechStuff listener Niel asked that we take a look at eBay. How did a Mac programmer get the idea for the auction web site? What was the first thing sold? And how did it take off?

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TechStuff Gets on the Radar Jun 05, 2018

Several TechStuff listeners have asked me to do an episode about radar. In this episode, we take a quick look at several of the people responsible for the design and deployment of radar and how it works.

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Tim Schafer and Double Fine Productions Jun 04, 2018

After producing two critically acclaimed but low-selling games, what did Tim Schafer and his Double Fine Production company do next?

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Techstuff Classic: The Mythology of Area 51 Jun 01, 2018

Area 51 factors into stories about everything from weather-control devices to aliens. Ben Bowlin joins the show to look at the mythology of Area 51.

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Tim Schafer: From Monkey Island to Brutal Legend May 31, 2018

TechStuff listener Juan asked that we talk about Tim Schafer, a computer game designer famous for making clever, quirky adventure games. In this first episode, we look at his years working for LucasArts games and the early days of his own Double Fine Productions.

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Demystifying WiFi May 30, 2018

Where did the WiFi standard come from? What are the differences of the various flavors of WiFi? And why should you care?

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Instagram Gets Big May 29, 2018

Shortly after Instagram launched, Facebook moved to acquire the company for a billion dollars. What made the photo sharing service so valuable and what's happened to it since?

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The Birth of Instagram May 28, 2018

Listener Nelly asked me to look into the story of Instagram. In this episode, we learn about the co-founders and the abandoned app that ended up spawning the popular photo-sharing service.

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Techstuff Classic: The Max Headroom Incident May 25, 2018

How did hackers take over a television signal in the late 1980s? Stuff You Should Know's Chuck Bryant joins the show to talk about the Max Headroom Incident.

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TechStuff Profile: Robert N. Hall May 24, 2018

Dr. Robert N. Hall died in 2016 at the age of 96. The New York Times published an obituary two years later. What were Dr. Hall's contributions to technology?

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Engage the Cloaking Device May 23, 2018

A popular gadget in science fiction is the cloaking device, a technology capable of rendering entire vehicles invisible. Recently, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania created what some call a cloaking device. What's going on?

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What is Project Maven? May 22, 2018

A project dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into military operations in a real combat theater has prompted more than a dozen Google employees to resign and 4,000 more to sign a petition urging the company to get out of the project. What's going on?

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How LORAN Worked May 21, 2018

Alfred Loomis created the long range navigation system called LORAN. How did it work?

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Techstuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Flushed May 18, 2018

How do toilets work? What's the secret behind using a Japanese toilet? And can you enter a toilet race? Josh Clark joins the show.

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TechStuff Profile: Alfred Loomis May 17, 2018

Listener Kris asked that I do a profile on Alfred Lee Loomis, an inventor and philanthropist who had a huge impact on world history and the funding of scientific research.

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TechStuff at the Bat May 16, 2018

Listener Carter asked us to take a look at the technology behind the humble baseball bat. Is it just a stick or is there more to it? From manufacturing to the regulations that define a bat's performance, we find out.

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The Rise and Fall of Nokia May 15, 2018

A century after its founding, the Finnish company Nokia entered the world of electronics. How did Nokia come to dominate the cellular phone industry and why did it lose enough ground to sell off its mobile division to Microsoft?

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The Origins of Nokia May 14, 2018

Marcus asked me to look into Nokia, and so this episode is about how the company started and grew over several decades. Did you know Nokia is more than 100 years old?

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Techstuff Classic: The Sewing Machine May 12, 2018

Holly Frey from Stuff You Missed in History Class joins the show to talk about the sewing machine and how it shaped patent law.

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Why did Gibson Declare Bankruptcy? May 11, 2018

By the 1960s, Gibson was well established as a premier electric guitar manufacturing company. But the following decades brought strife to Gibson, and in 2018 the company declared bankruptcy. What went wrong?

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The Birth of Gibson Guitars May 10, 2018

From a humble luthier in Kalamzoo michigan to the introduction of the Les Paul signatue guitar, we take a look at the early days of Gibson.

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How Speakers and Amplifiers Work May 09, 2018

How does a speaker generate sound? What does an amplifier do and how does it work? We learn more about the science and tech behind our audio equipment.

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The History of Loudspeakers May 08, 2018

Where did the loudspeaker come from? How did we go from acoustic horns to electronic speakers? We learn about the inventors who made speakers possible.

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Death Star Weaponry May 07, 2018

How did the Death Star's superlaser work? Is such a weapon even possible? And what the heck was up with that ventilation shaft?

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Techstuff Classic: Mars Simulation Takes to the HI-SEAS May 05, 2018

Recently, a year-long isolation experiment simulating a mission to Mars concluded. What were the results? And why did it happen in Hawaii?

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Death Star Support Systems May 04, 2018

From its propulsion systems to artificial gravity, we explore the greatest weapon in the galaxy. May the 4th be with you!

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The Story of Oracle: Part Three May 02, 2018

In part three of our series, we explore what kept the database software company called Oracle busy between 2000 and 2018. Learn about the acquisitions, the executive shuffling and the controversies!

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The Story of Oracle: Part Two May 01, 2018

In the early 1990s, Oracle found itself teetering on the edge of disaster. What nearly sunk the company and how did it recover?

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The Story of Oracle: Part One Apr 30, 2018

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has earned himself a flamboyant reputation among the tech elite. How did a self-taught programmer help start the second-biggest software company in the world?

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Techstuff Classic: How MP3 Compression Works Apr 28, 2018

How does a computer program decide which bits of an audio file to keep and which to ditch during compression? We learn about the mp3 algorithm and Jonathan talks about math a lot.

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The NetSuite Story Apr 27, 2018

Where did NetSuite come from and what does it do? We look at the story behind the world's first cloud computing company.

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Two Turntables and a TechStuff Episode Apr 27, 2018

TechStuff Listener Gellert asked that I cover DJ tech in an episode. That includes a lot of stuff, so today's episode is specifically about turntables. Where did they come from and how have they changed?

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Cloud Computing Overview: Part Two Apr 26, 2018

What are some of the modern uses for cloud computing? How safe is it? And who owns all that data anyway?

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Cloud Computing Overview: Part One Apr 25, 2018

What exactly is cloud computing? We trace the development of cloud computing from the days of mainframes to the modern Internet.

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The Birth of the Turntable Apr 25, 2018

From phonautographs to the early record players, we take a look at the birth of the turntable as an entertainment device.

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End to End Encryption Services Apr 24, 2018

An anonymous listener wanted to know more about end to end encryption. How is it possible to encrypt information across the Internet so that only the right person can read it? We explore the world of cryptology.

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Techstuff Classic: The Dirt on Digital Audio Apr 21, 2018

How is audio recorded digitally? In this first episode on a series about mp3 and digital audio, Jonathan breaks down how we convert sound into 0s and 1s.

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Getting MIDI With It Apr 20, 2018

What is MIDI and how does it work? We answer a request from listener Jesse and take a look at the history and evolution of MIDI and what it is (and is not).

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Listener Grab Bag Apr 18, 2018

Sometimes, I get requests for topics that aren't quite robust enough for a full episode. Here I'll cover several requests and give shortish answers to them.

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The Nintendo Story: Part Four Apr 13, 2018

It's been two years since we last detailed the course of Nintendo. What has the company been up to since April 2016?

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Send in the Clones: The IBM PC Story Apr 11, 2018

IBM was known for its business-to-business operations. So when the corporate giant decided to get into the home computer market, people took notice. How did IBM establish the PC as the de facto standard in home computing?

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How Apple Survived the PC Wars: Part Two Apr 06, 2018

After introducing the Macintosh computer, Apple struggled a bit to ensure its future. As it continued to rely upon the sturdy Apple II platform, the company tried to forge a new path. How did it go?

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How Apple Survived the PC Wars: Part One Apr 04, 2018

In 1976, two Steves got together and created a startup company called Apple. Their computers ushered in an era of home computers. But the journey didn't always go smoothly.

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The Computers That Time Forgot Mar 30, 2018

We know about Macs and PCs, but there used to be a lot of other personal computers on the market. This is an episode about those machines and what happened to them.

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What was Stuxnet? Part Two Mar 28, 2018

How did investigators unravel the truth behind Stuxnet? And exactly how clever was this piece of malware? We take a closer look at the first documented evidence of a cyber warfare weapon.

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Three Cool Talks at Think2018 Mar 28, 2018

Learn about the presentations Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michio Kaku and Tanmay Bakshi gave at IBM's Think2018 conference. From space to artificial intelligence to using chatbots as therapists, these talks dive into cutting edge ideas and technologies.

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Quantum Computing 101 Mar 27, 2018

What exactly is quantum computing? How does it relate to quantum mechanics? And what sort of problems could quantum computing solve in the future?

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The Journey To AI Mar 24, 2018

We have simple forms of AI right now like image recognition and natural language processing. In the future, we may have artificial intelligence that can think the way humans do. But what is going to happen in between? Presenters at IBM's Think2018 conference talk about the use of AI in general and Watson in particular.

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What was Stuxnet? Part One Mar 23, 2018

In 2010, a computer virus targeting specialized equipment at an Iranian nuclear facility made world news. What was Stuxnet and what did it have to do with uranium enrichment centrifuges?

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The Think 2018 Science Slam Part Two Mar 22, 2018

At IBM's science slam at Think2018, three more scientists explain their work and how it impacts the world. We learn about a 3D microscope that can observe plankton in the open sea, how we can make sure that the AI we create in the future is unbiased and how quantum computers are poised to fuel a new computer revolution.

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The Think 2018 Science Slam Part One Mar 21, 2018

At IBM's Think2018 conference, several scientists got up to give short presentations on groundbreaking work they are pursuing that could shape our world in the years to come. In this episode, we learn about crypto anchors and lattice-based cryptography for a post quantum computing world. Science!

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TechStuff Takes Off The Training Wheels Mar 21, 2018

From the earliest two-wheeled, human-powered vehicles to today's racing bicycles, we look at how the humble bike was invented and how it evolved over the decades.

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Jonathan Attends IBM Think 2018 Mar 20, 2018

Jonathan attends the Think 2018 conference in Las Vegas, where IBM showcases the latest in technologies ranging from AI to quantum computing. Hear about what he plans to explore while there.

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An Update On IPv6 Mar 16, 2018

Back in 2011, TechStuff did an episode about why we needed to switch to the IPv6 protocol. Where are we at now, and why exactly is it necessary?

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First Contact (Lens) Mar 14, 2018

How were contact lenses invented? Who came up with the idea? How were they first made?

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The Naughty Dog Story Part Two Mar 09, 2018

How did Naughty Dog follow up the smash hit of Crash Bandicoot? And how did the departure of the two co-founders affect the company?

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Good Games From a Naughty Dog Mar 07, 2018

Naughty Dog is the company behind games like Crash Bandicoot and the Uncharted series. What's the story behind the games?

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Gone Baby Gone - The Deleted Story Mar 02, 2018

How deleted is deleted? What does it take to truly eradicate digital data? And are deleted messages completely beyond retrieval?

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The Phantom Zone Feb 28, 2018

In the early 2000s, a company called Infinium Labs promised to revolutionize gaming with a console called The Phantom. It never materialized. What happened?

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The Boston Dynamics Story Feb 23, 2018

You've seen the video of a man kicking a four legged robot. But what's the story behind the robotics company that built it?

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Evolution of Watching TV Feb 21, 2018

The way we consume traditional media continues to evolve. The age of the DVR ushered in time-shifting viewing habits. But now with services like Sling TV we also have place-shifting opportunities. We talk with Sling TV to learn more.

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An Interview with the Creators of Homestar Runner Feb 16, 2018

The creators of Homestar Runner hop on TechStuff to talk about their pioneering work in web series production and how StrongBad is going to catch up on that huge email backlog.

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Swipe Right: Dating in the Digital Age Feb 14, 2018

Happy Valentine's Day! Today, we look at the apps and services meant to connect people to one another. What's the story behind the romance?

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The Uber Story Part Two Feb 09, 2018

Recently, Uber has been under the magnifying glass as corporate policies and executive behavior have drawn criticisms from around the world. What's going on with the ride sharing company?

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The Uber Story Part One Feb 07, 2018

Uber set out to disrupt the cab hailing industry. How did it get its start? And are the stories of underhanded tactics true?

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Put on Your Jetpacks and Let's Fly! Feb 02, 2018

The jetpack is a staple in science fiction transportation. Is the technology practical? Will we all one day dart around using personal jetpacks?

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TechStuff Takes a Ride in a Personal Submarine Jan 31, 2018

Scott Benjamin from CarStuff joins the show to talk about the unusual world of personal submarines. What's the tech behind this luxurious, dangerous extravagance?

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Time to Talk About Clocks Jan 26, 2018

Where did the first mechanized clocks come from and how did they work? It's time to talk about time.

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CES 2018 Roundup Jan 24, 2018

Every year, manufacturers, retailers and the press gather in Las Vegas to look at the latest in tech. What were the big takeaways this year, apart from an awkward power outage?

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The YouTube Story Part Three Jan 19, 2018

Our three part series concludes with an examination of what's been going on with YouTube recently. From advertising crises to weird algorithms that create surreal and disturbing videos for kids, we look at it all.

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The YouTube Story Part Two Jan 17, 2018

Picking up in 2007, we explore how YouTube grew rapidly, launching a few folks into celebrity status in the process. How did YouTube change in that time?

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The YouTube Story Part One Jan 12, 2018

How did YouTube get its start? We trace the history from its days as an independent company to the historic Google acquisition.

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How Pagers Work Jan 10, 2018

Remember pagers? Who invented them and how do they work? How are they related to gangsters and the CIA? And who still uses them?

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The Sierra OnLine Story Jan 05, 2018

Jonathan talks with Ken Williams, co-founder of Sierra Games. We look at how a husband and wife team created one of the most powerful computer game companies in the 1980s.

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How Blockchain Works Jan 03, 2018

Technology analysts say blockchain is the technology of the future. So what exactly is it and how does it work?

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TechStuff Predicts 2018 Dec 29, 2017

What's in store for us in the world of technology in 2018? From net neutrality to the next iPhone, Jonathan stares into his faulty crystal ball to make some predictions.

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The TechStuff 2017 Predictions Report Card Dec 27, 2017

A year ago, Jonathan and friends made a bunch of predictions about what might happen in 2017. Did things go the way we expected?

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TechStuff Looks Back on 2017 Dec 22, 2017

From massive data breaches to Uber's scandalous year, we take a look at some of the biggest tech stories to break in 2017.

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TechStuff Goes to the Ice Rink Dec 20, 2017

How do you make an ice rink in an area that has a temperature above water's freezing point? We look at the big tech needed to make a lot of ice.

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The Physics of Star Wars Dec 15, 2017

On the release date for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we present an episode on how the physics of Star Wars works.

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How the EFF Works Dec 13, 2017

What does the Electronic Frontier Foundation do? We look at the organization, its goals and some important landmark cases that the EFF has participated in.

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Operation Sundevil and the Birth of the EFF - Part Two Dec 08, 2017

Our story about Operation Sundevil continues as we see how the Secret Service and various law enforcement agencies made the formation of the EFF a necessity.

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Operation Sundevil and the Birth of the EFF - Part One Dec 06, 2017

We dive into the complex history of the hacker culture that prompted the US Secret Service to conduct massive raids and how the Electronic Frontier Foundation was born from it.

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The HowStuffWorks Story Part Two Dec 01, 2017

How did HowStuffWorks transform from a website into a podcast network? Some special guests join the show to talk about the transition from writer to Internet superstar.

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The HowStuffWorks Story Part One Nov 29, 2017

How did HowStuffWorks get started? We look at the humble beginnings of the site and how it evolved over the early years.

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Dip Into the 7 Layers of the OSI Model Nov 24, 2017

Time for a delicious 7-layer dip! Only this dip is into the layers in the Open Systems Interconnection or OSI model. What is this model and how does it relate to telecommunications?

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Tron: He Fights For the Users Nov 22, 2017

Steven Lisberger, writer and director of the 1982 film Tron, joins the show to talk about the tech of making the film and the mythology of Tron itself.

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How Camera Stabilization Works Nov 17, 2017

From physical rigs to special software, we explore the technology that helps keep your camera rock steady when it comes time to snapping the perfect shot. How does that work, anyway?

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How Disney's Happily Ever After Works Nov 15, 2017

At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, visitors can witness a nighttime show filled with pyrotechnics and projection mapping. But what makes all that magic actually work?

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Xerox: New Market. New Xerox. Nov 10, 2017

In the conclusion on our series on Xerox, we learn about the monumental political struggles within the company that nearly brought it down from within. And where is Xerox now?

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Xerox: Quick to Innovate. Slow to Integrate. Nov 08, 2017

After Xerox unveiled its first copier it skyrocketed to success. We learn about how the company made a huge impact on the technology of personal computers without ever making a successful one of its own.

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The Birth of Xerox Nov 03, 2017

Once upon a time, a company called the Haloid Corporation set out to make a small place in the world of photographic paper. As the decades passed, this little company would evolve into Xerox. In part one, we learn about Xerox's journey to their first automatic copier.

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Making a Board Game - Mondo's The Thing Nov 01, 2017

The surge in board game popularity prompted this question: how do you make a board game? In this episode, we interview folks from Mondo about the new board game based on The Thing.

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Tech of Ghostbusters Oct 27, 2017

When it's time to figure out the science behind the Ghostbusters films, who ya gonna call? It turns out the answer is Troy Benjamin, who had the task of explaining how Ghostbusters' tech works.

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The Tech of Stranger Things Oct 25, 2017

Jess Royal and John Hilton drop what they're doing on Stranger Things to come by the studio and talk about what their jobs require. From Christmas lights to the upside down, we learn about what it takes to make a show work.

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Edison Electric Bikes Oct 20, 2017

Ryan Hersh, the founder of Edison Bikes, drops by the studio to talk about how a challenge he faced led to a new business in ebikes. We learn the ins and outs of getting a business up and running. The training wheels are off!

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The Tech of Star Trek Oct 18, 2017

From transporters to replicators, we take a look at the technology of Star Trek. How much of it is based on real technology and how much of it is just plain old magic?

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The Making of Friday the 13th: The Game Oct 13, 2017

From the initial pitch to a successful crowdfunding campaign to a launch title, we learn how the Friday the 13th game was made. IllFonic CEO Chuck Brungardt joins the show to talk about bringing Jason to virtual life.

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The Mixed Bag of Mixed Reality Oct 11, 2017

What exactly is mixed reality? How far along is the technology? Can VR and AR become successful consumer products?

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The World of eSports Oct 06, 2017

From professional streamers to full-blown championship tournaments, where did eSports come from and is it really that big a deal? We talk with representatives from Alienware and ELEAGUE about professional gaming.

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How Eye Tracking Tech Works Oct 04, 2017

What is eye-tracking technology? What can it be used for? Find out about the history and future of eye-tracking tech on this episode of TechStuff.

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The Story of Valve Part Three Sep 29, 2017

What has Valve been up to since Steam launched? From anticipated sequels to the shift to digital delivery, we look into how this company continues to influence the gaming industry.

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The Story of Valve Part Two Sep 27, 2017

Half-Life launched and co-founder Mike Harrington left Valve. What happened next to the company? We follow the story up to 2004.

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The Story of Valve Part One Sep 22, 2017

How did Valve get started? We explore how two Microsoft Millionaires formed one of the most influential companies in PC gaming.

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Dot Com Part 2 Sep 20, 2017

In part two, we look at a few more companies that fizzled in the wake of the dotcom bubble bursting. From a quick-delivery service to a company that would pay your parking tickets, what happened?

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The Dot Com Bubble Companies Sep 16, 2017

The Dot Com Bubble saw the rise and fall of many Web startups. We look a few, from Pets.com to Broadcast.com. What happened to those founders?

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The Origin of the iPhone: Part Two Sep 13, 2017

We continue the discussion about the birth of the iPhone. As it turns out, it was a very difficult delivery. What's the story behind it?

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The Origin of the iPhone: Part One Sep 08, 2017

It's been 10 years since the iPhone first went on sale. How did it come about and what has its impact been on technology?

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The Def Con Story Sep 06, 2017

How did Def Con get started? What goes on there? And should you be worried about it?

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The History of Podcasting Sep 01, 2017

From Internet Radio to the emergence of TechStuff, we look at the long and colorful history of podcasts.

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ATLAS and the LHC Aug 30, 2017

What does the ATLAS detector do at the LHC? We explore the detector, the LHC, and hear from Kate Shaw and Steven Goldfarb who both work with ATLAS.

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The Soundcloud Story Aug 25, 2017

The sound-hosting service SoundCloud narrowly avoided financial collapse in 2017. Where did it come from and can it become profitable?

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Hyperloop and the Boring Podcast Aug 23, 2017

It's time to revisit the Hyperloop. What is the proposal, and how will it work? And what's up with Elon Musk's Boring Company?

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The Alienware Story Aug 18, 2017

In 1996, a company set out to make its mark on the PC gaming industry. It became known as Alienware. How did it get started and where is it going?

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Musical Analysis at Moogfest Aug 16, 2017

Producer extraordinaire Noel Brown visited Moogfest in 2017 and got a chance to talk with Alexander Lerch about musical analysis. And how can can analysis lead to generative music?

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Halt! Bot or Not? Aug 11, 2017

Bots generate more Internet traffic than humans. How can you tell if someone chatting with you is a bot or not?

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AI: Friend or Foe? Aug 09, 2017

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have had a public disagreement about the nature of AI. Who is right? Are the bots on their way to destroy us?

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Becoming a Microchipped Cyborg Aug 04, 2017

Employees at a vending company can elect to get an RFID microchip implant. What's the story behind this and is it a good idea?

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The History of Programming Languages Part Two Aug 02, 2017

How have programming languages evolved over time? What was wrong with the old ones? How are more recent languages different from the ones first developed?

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The History of Programming Languages Part One Jul 28, 2017

What was the first programming language? Why are they even necessary? Why are there so many different types of programming languages?

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How Weather Models Work Jul 26, 2017

What sorcery is this? How do meteorologists actually make weather forecasts after collecting all that data?

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How Meteorologists Work Jul 21, 2017

How do meteorologists predict the weather? We look at the tools meteorologists use to determine stuff like high and low temperatures, the chance of precipitation and more!

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How Weather Works Jul 20, 2017

In an effort to understand meteorology, we first must understand how weather works. What are the complex variables that determine weather patterns?

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Are 4k TVs Worth It? Jul 14, 2017

What exactly is 4k resolution? How does the number of pixels on a screen correspond to image quality? And are 4k sets really worth it?

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Smiley Face Emoji Story Jul 12, 2017

What's the difference between an emoticon and an emoji? Where did emoji come from? And is it a language?

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The Intel Story Part Two Jul 07, 2017

From the humble 4004 to today's Kaby Lake, we take a look at the processors and technology Intel has developed over the years.

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The Intel Story Part One Jul 05, 2017

How did the co-founders of Intel go from being "traitors" to two of the early pioneers of silicon valley? We learn about Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore.

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History of Electricity Part Two Jun 30, 2017

As the 20th century loomed ever closer, the battle waged to determine how we would transmit electricity. Learn about the current wars and why AC ultimately won.

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History of Electricity Part One Jun 28, 2017

Did you know that engineers were harnessing electricity long before they even knew what it was? We take a look at the history and tech behind electricity.

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The Wonderful World of Audio Animatronics Jun 23, 2017

It might be a small world after all, but how did Disney imagineers create the first audio animatronics and how do they work? Find out in the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room.

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Jonathan's E3 2017 Adventure Jun 22, 2017

Join Jonathan as he describes his experience exploring E3 2017, the expo all about computer and video games.

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Ransomware and WannaCry Jun 16, 2017

What is ransomware? Why does it so often target healthcare organizations? Tune in to learn all about the history of holding data hostage — from Dr. Popp to the recent WannaCry virus.

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Pew Pew Lasers Jun 14, 2017

Lasers can be used to threaten our enemies, cut steel and even amuse our cats. Find out the history of lasers and how they work in this episode of Techstuff.

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The Macintosh Story Part 3 Jun 09, 2017

From the return of Steve Jobs to the most recent Macs, we look at how the computer has changed over the years.

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The Macintosh Story Part 2 Jun 08, 2017

After its launch, Apple tweaked the Macintosh a bit. Then Apple executives gave Steve Jobs the boot. He would return many years later. We look at the Macintosh during this era.

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The Macintosh Story Part 1 Jun 02, 2017

What's the origin story for the Macintosh computer? We look at the early days of Apple leading up to the launch of one of the most famous Apple products of all time.

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Revisiting Net Neutrality Jun 01, 2017

What is Net Neutrality? Why is it a big deal? And what is the current status of net neutrality?

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The Samsung Story Part 2 May 26, 2017

Picking up where we left off, we look at some of the more recent stories about Samsung, including the tricky relationships between the heirs to the Samsung throne.

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The Samsung Story Part 1 May 24, 2017

How did the company Samsung get its start? From its humble beginnings as a grocery and shipping company, we look at the complicated history of one of South Korea's most influential companies.

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The National Facial Recognition Database May 19, 2017

Are you an adult citizen in the US? If so, there's a 50% chance your face is in a law enforcement database. We look at this problematic law enforcement tool.

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Close, but No Nuclear War May 17, 2017

The world has teetered on the brink of nuclear war a few times. Sometimes, it was because of technical glitches. Sometimes, it was because of coincidences. We explore some very close calls.

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The Google Glass Story May 12, 2017

Was Google Glass an idea ahead of its time? What are its origins and where is it today?

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Bestselling Games of All Time May 09, 2017

What are the bestselling video games of all time? Find out some of the top performers for systems dating back to the Atari 2600.

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The Digg Story May 05, 2017

It all began with a startup led by a TechTV host. Then it evolved into a massively influential site, only to seemingly implode a short while later. What's the story behind Digg?

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The TV Story Part 3 May 03, 2017

From projection televisions to LED screens, we explore the more recent advancements in television technology. What the heck is HDR, anyway?

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The TV Story Part 2 Apr 28, 2017

Controversy continues as we look at the development of electronic televisions. Was Philo T. Farnsworth the real inventor of the TV?

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The TV Story Part 1 Apr 26, 2017

Who invented the television? Well, it's complicated. We look at the science behind TV and the first mechanical sets.

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How USB Ports Work Apr 21, 2017

The USB has become a standard port in tech. How did it get started and how does it work?

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What was Gopher? Apr 19, 2017

Once upon a time, a text-based Internet navigation system was poised to become the primary way we interact with the net. What happened?

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The FitBit Story Apr 14, 2017

How did two guys with no manufacturing experience create a successful company that has defined an entire new industry? We look at Fitbit's story and the tech that powers their products.

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TechStuff is Under Siege Apr 12, 2017

From catapults to ballista, we explore the world of siege engines. Which ones were real? Which are fantasy? And how did they work?

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The id Software Story Part Two Apr 07, 2017

From humble beginnings to massive success, we follow the rest of the id Software story. When did the founders leave and why? And what's going on there now?

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The id Software Story Part One Apr 05, 2017

They made games like Doom and Quake, but where did id Software come from? In this episode, we explore the origins of a major name in computer games.

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Tech Memes Mar 29, 2017

What is a meme? What are some of the notable tech memes, and where do they come from? How does something become a meme?

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The Story of Comdex Mar 22, 2017

It was once the computing conference to attend. Today, it's rapidly fading from memory. How did Comdex begin and what happened to it?

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TechStuff Goes Transmitter Hunting - Part Two Mar 15, 2017

Joe McCormick and Jonathan continue their discussion about radio waves, transmitters and radio direction finding. How can you locate a transmitter and what is fox hunting?

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TechStuff Goes Transmitter Hunting - Part One Mar 08, 2017

Joe McCormick and Jonathan continue their discussion about radio waves, transmitters and radio direction finding. How can you locate a transmitter and what is fox hunting?

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How Video Game Emulators Work Mar 01, 2017

Have you ever wanted to play classic games from old consoles or arcade machines on your computer? Then you need a video game emulator. But are they legal?

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Authentication Tech and You Feb 22, 2017

What is authentication? Why is it important? And what are engineers doing to make it better?

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The History of MP3 Players Feb 15, 2017

How did the humble MP3 player get its start? When did the iPod take over as the dominant brand? And what's the MP3 Player business like today?

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The Circuit City Story Part 2 Feb 08, 2017

Once the Wards Company, Circuit City really established its identity decades after it was founded. How did the company grow and ultimately die, and what comes next?

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The Circuit City Story Part 1 Feb 01, 2017

Do you remember the electronics superstore called Circuit City? If you shopped in the 80s and 90s, the answer is probably yes. How did it get started?

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How Magnetic Storage Works Jan 25, 2017

Learn about the amazing world of magnets and how super smart people figured out we could use them to store data. From old wire recordings to magnetic hard drives, we look at the science and tech behind magnetic data storage.

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How MP3 Compression Works Jan 18, 2017

How does a computer program decide which bits of an audio file to keep and which to ditch during compression? We learn about the mp3 algorithm and Jonathan talks about math a lot.

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TechStuff Visits CES 2017 Jan 11, 2017

Ben Bowlin joins the show, recorded in Las Vegas, to talk about the big trends in tech at CES 2017. From autonomous cars to smart hubs to virtual reality, we look at what consumer electronics companies hope will become the next big thing.

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TechStuff and Friends Predict 2017 Jan 05, 2017

Jonathan is joined by a few friends and together they predict what will happen in tech in 2017. Will we sit in our driverless cars playing virtual reality games thanks to net neutrality?

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TechStuff Reviews 2016 Part Two Dec 28, 2016

We conclude our look back on the big tech stories of 2016, from June to December. Gawker goes bankrupt, Pokemon Go steals the spotlight for a few weeks and more!

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TechStuff Reviews 2016 Part One Dec 21, 2016

We take a look back at the big stories in tech during 2016, from January through May. We say goodbye to the Goblin King, Twitter shakes up its executive team and VR headsets finally debut.

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2016 Predictions Report Card Dec 14, 2016

It's a bit early, but Jonathan has Iyaz Akhtar rejoin TechStuff to look at the predictions we made at the beginning of the year. How did we do?

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Bad Computer Bugs Dec 07, 2016

Software bugs range from annoying to catastrophic. It's time to explore some of the most famous flaws in computer history!

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The Dirt on Digital Audio Nov 30, 2016

How is audio recorded digitally? In this first episode on a series about mp3 and digital audio, Jonathan breaks down how we convert sound into 0s and 1s.

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Augmenting Your Reality Nov 23, 2016

What is AR and how does it work? Learn about augmented reality's history and future!

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The Sony Story: Part Three Nov 16, 2016

From Sony's involvement in the film industry to the recent big changes to the company, we bring the Sony story to its conclusion.

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The Sony Story: Part Two Nov 09, 2016

Picking up where we left off, we explore how Sony got into the world of television and VCRs.

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The Sony Story: Part One Nov 02, 2016

How did the enormous company Sony get its start? From humble beginnings to transistor radios, we look at the Sony Story.

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The Scary World of EVMs, Part Two Oct 26, 2016

Ben Bowlin joins Jonathan to talk about electronic voting machines, hackers and keeping the democratic process secure. Are EVMs a bad idea? Can we rely on their results?

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The Scary World of EVMs, Part One Oct 19, 2016

Ben Bowlin joins Jonathan to talk about electronic voting machines, hackers and keeping the democratic process secure. Are EVMs a bad idea? Can we rely on their results?

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Exploring the World Through Tech Oct 12, 2016

Luria Petrucci of Geeks Life joins the show to talk about the tech designed to get you outside and exploring the world. Find out about apps, gadgets and trends that will broaden your horizons.

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TechStuff Goes Back To School Oct 05, 2016

Now that students are back in school, it's time to have a serious talk about how to use tech responsibly. We chat with Denelle Dixon-Thayer of Mozilla about how parents can talk with their kids about topics ranging from bullying to online privacy.

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Mars Simulation Takes to the HI-SEAS Sep 28, 2016

Recently, a year-long isolation experiment simulating a mission to Mars concluded. What were the results? And why did it happen in Hawaii?

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The Worst Hacking Scenes from Hollywood, Part Two Sep 14, 2016

Shannon Morse and Jonathan continue their conversation about some of the worst hacking scenes in Hollywood history and how with a little adjustment they could be more accurate.

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The Worst Hacking Scenes from Hollywood Sep 07, 2016

Hacking isn't as glamorous or exciting as movies and television make it seem. Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about the worst examples of hacking in films and TV.

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How Pokemon Go Works Aug 31, 2016

From the history of Pokemon to the strange evolution of Keyhole, we look at how Pokemon Go became an instant phenomenon.

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What will the Internet be like in 2021? Aug 24, 2016

TechStuff did an amazing job predicting 2016 way back in 2011. Can we do it again? CNET's Iyaz Akhtar guest hosts.

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Following Up on TechStuff Predictions from 2011 Aug 18, 2016

Back in 2011, Chris and Jonathan made some predictions about what the Internet would be like in five years. Five years later, it's time to see how the predictions stack up!

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The Pixar Story: Part 3 Aug 10, 2016

What has Pixar been up to over the last decade? Which Pixar film has had an underwhelming performance at the box office? And what comes next?

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The Pixar Story: Part 2 Aug 03, 2016

How did the success of Toy Story affect Pixar the company? Why was there tension between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner? And what happens when Disney and Pixar merge?

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The Pixar Story: Part 1 Jul 27, 2016

How did the Pixar studio get started? How did it evolve from a small operation to a power player in the Disney empire? And how has the company led innovation in animation?

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A Conversation with Nerds Jul 20, 2016

Josh and Nicola from the Big Nerd Ranch join the show to talk about Alexa and making the training material for people who want to make Alexa apps. What's in store for the personal digital assistant?

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Robot People and Autopilots Jul 14, 2016

Scott Benjamin comes on the show to talk about two stories. One is about a proposal to give robots electric personhood status. The other, a discussion of Tesla's Autopilot feature.

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How Tech Could Make Better Chocolate Jul 06, 2016

Temple University scientists have found a new way to improve chocolate and it involves electric fields. Learn about the technology and physics behind improving a nearly perfect food.

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How E3 Works Jun 29, 2016

What's the history of E3? What purpose does it serve? And can anyone attend?

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How the Disney Magic Works Jun 22, 2016

After my recent (tenth) cruise on the Disney Cruise line, I decided to look into what makes the ship work.How does it steady itself in rough seas? How much is automated?

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AI Assistants and You Jun 15, 2016

From Amazon to Google to Apple, companies are creating digital assistants to make our lives easier. What's the technology behind them and are they safe to use?

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How the Kepler Telescope Works Jun 08, 2016

The Kepler Telescope has detected hundreds of exoplanets in our galaxy. What's the story behind it and how does it work?

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Shh! How Soundproofing Works Jun 01, 2016

Producer Noel Brown joins the show to talk about the science, theory and practice of soundproofing. How does sound work? How can you protect a room from sound?

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The Problem With Ads Part Two May 25, 2016

Jonathan and Ben continue their conversation about online ads. Is it wrong to use ad blockers? Or is it wrong to block people who block ads?

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The Problem with Ads Part One May 18, 2016

Online advertising has been a bit of a problem for a long time. Join Jonathan and Ben as they talk about ads, ad blockers and malware.

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The FAA and Drones May 11, 2016

Consumer drones are cool. Consumer drones are also potentially dangerous. What are the FAA's rules about drones?

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Hacking for Dollars May 04, 2016

Hak5 Host Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about hacking as a profession. From white hats to black hats, how do hackers make money?

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The Great Google Car Crash of 2016 Apr 27, 2016

CarStuff's Scott Benjamin comes on to talk about Google's self-driving car causing its first car accident. What happened? And how will Google prevent future accidents?

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Weather Tech, Part 2 Apr 21, 2016

How are weather predictions made? How does the tech used in meteorology work? And can we control the weather?

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Weather Tech, Part 1 Apr 20, 2016

How are weather predictions made? How does the tech used in meteorology work? And can we control the weather?

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The Nintendo Story: Part Three Apr 13, 2016

What has Nintendo been up to since 2011? In this update, Jonathan explains the more recent history of the famous game company.

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Classic TechStuff: The Nintendo Story: Part Two Apr 06, 2016

In this classic episode, Chris and Jonathan explore Nintendo's rise in the video game industry and some of its missteps.

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Classic TechStuff: The Nintendo Story: Part One Mar 30, 2016

How did Nintendo get its start? Chris and Jonathan talk about the famous video game company (before it made video games) in this classic episode.

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A Conversation With FanBolt's Emma Loggins Mar 23, 2016

Emma Loggins is the founder of FanBolt, a pop culture blog that's been around since 2002. How did FanBolt get started and how has it been so successful?

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Classic TechStuff: Industrial Light and Magic Mar 16, 2016

In this classic episode, Chris and Jonathan look at the effects studio Industrial Light and Magic.

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How Solar Towers Work Mar 09, 2016

What are solar towers? How do they generate electricity? What's the future of solar power?

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Apple vs the FBI Mar 02, 2016

What does the FBI want Apple to do and why do so many tech experts oppose it? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.

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How LIGO Works Feb 24, 2016

What is LIGO and how did it detect gravitational waves? We explain!

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High Tech at High Speed Feb 17, 2016

Scott and Ben from CarStuff join the show to talk about some of the latest tech making its way into cars. What do they think of autonomous vehicles and gesture controls?

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The MOOG Story: Part Two Feb 11, 2016

What is a MOOG synthesizer? How does it work? And did people really say synthesizers didn't make real music?

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The MOOG Story: Part One Feb 03, 2016

What is a MOOG synthesizer? How does it work? And did people really say synthesizers didn't make real music?

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The Philips Story: Part Two Jan 27, 2016

What happened to the Philips company during World War II? How did Philips diversify over the decades? What's next for the company?

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The Philips Story: Part One Jan 20, 2016

Who founded the electronics company Philips? Why did it nearly go bankrupt in less than five years? And who saved it?

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CES 2016 Impressions Jan 13, 2016

Jonathan attended CES once again. What were the big trends? What caught the press's attention? And what did he eat?

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TechStuff Predicts 2016 Jan 06, 2016

CNET's Iyaz Akhtar joins the show to peer into a crystal ball and predict what will happen in 2016. Listen in as we stick our necks out!

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2015 Year in Review Dec 30, 2015

What were the biggest stories in tech in 2015? Jonathan reviews the headlines.

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2015 Predictions Results Dec 23, 2015

Back in 2014, Tom Merritt joined the show to talk about predictions for the following year. How did those predictions stack up?

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The Evils of Data Tracking Dec 16, 2015

Codebreaker's Ben Johnson joins the show to talk about data tracking. What is it used for? What's the best case scenario? And what happens when it goes wrong?

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How Satellites Work Dec 09, 2015

How did Sputnik change the world? What do satellites do? And what keeps them in orbit?

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How the Industrial Revolution Worked, Part Three Dec 02, 2015

In the conclusion of our series on the Industrial Revolution, we'll look at other industries that changed along with iron and textiles. We'll also learn about the living and work conditions of laborers and how that transformed our notions about work.

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How the Industrial Revolution Worked, Part Two Nov 25, 2015

As we continue to explore the Industrial Revolution, we look at how iron helped shape the modern world. It's time to explore iron, steam engines and more!

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How the Industrial Revolution Worked, Part One Nov 18, 2015

The Industrial Revolution transformed the world. Cities grew, new jobs were created and technology transformed the world. In part one, we take a close look at the textile industry.

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The Comcast Story: Part Two Nov 12, 2015

How did Comcast become such a huge, powerful company? What happened with the doomed Time Warner deal? And where does the company go next?

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The Comcast Story: Part One Nov 05, 2015

Comcast is a powerful player in the cable and Internet space. How did the company get its start? And how did cable television take off in the first place?

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The VW Scandal Oct 28, 2015

What's the story with Volkswagen and emissions testing? How did the car manufacturer hide vehicle emissions? Scott Benjamin of CarStuff joins us to talk about it.

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Expensive Consumer Tech Oct 21, 2015

With the holiday season coming up, it's time to look at some gift ideas for the filthy rich. From ridiculous watches to a multimillion dollar mobile home, we explore some of the most ridiculously expensive tech out there.

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What was Web 2.0? Oct 14, 2015

Once upon a time, a buzz term called Web 2.0 dominated discussions about web sites. What did Web 2.0 really mean? Or does it mean nothing?

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DNA Forensics Oct 07, 2015

Ben Bowlin of Stuff They Don't Want You to Know joins the show to talk about DNA forensics, cold cases and science. How reliable is DNA evidence?

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Patronage Makes a Comeback Sep 30, 2015

How has the Internet fueled a return to the old system of patronage? This episode explores crowdfunding resources like Indiegogo and patronage services like Patreon. Can they work for anybody?

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Tinder Loving Care? Sep 23, 2015

It's time to tackle Tinder. Where did the app come from? Do people use it for more than just hooking up? And what do you get when you go premium?

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An Update on The McAfee Story Sep 16, 2015

Back in 2012, Jonathan and Chris talked about John McAfee and his controversial life. What's he been up to since?

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Alphabetizing Google Sep 07, 2015

What does Google's restructuring mean for the company?

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Photo Editing and Manipulation, Part Two Sep 02, 2015

Dylan is back to talk about the post-digital age of photo manipulation, when Photoshop and other programs began to allow more people to change images. Learn about famous disasters in photo edits and funny uses of Photoshop.

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Photo Editing and Manipulation, Part One Aug 31, 2015

HowStuffWorks photo editor Dylan joins the show to talk about the pre-digital age of photo manipulation. Learn about airbrushing, composite photos, double exposure and more!

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How Periscope Works Aug 26, 2015

What is Periscope? What's the technology behind the company? And did Jonathan livestream a podcast?

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The Sad Tale of HitchBot Aug 24, 2015

What was HitchBot all about and what happened to it? From hitchhiking across Canada to a violent end in Philadelphia, we tell the robot's story. Scott Benjamin guest hosts.

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Uber Breaks Scott's Heart Aug 19, 2015

Scott Benjamin joins the show to talk more about Uber, driverless cars and how the future might spell doom for people who love to drive. If you listen carefully, you can hear the moment his heart breaks.

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The Uber Story (So Far) Aug 17, 2015

How did Uber get started? What are some of the controversies around Uber? And what's in store for the future?

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The Decline of Google+ Aug 12, 2015

Is Google Plus heading off into the sunset? What happened? In this update to a classic episode, TechStuff looks at what went wrong.

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Is Carbon Dating on the way out? Aug 10, 2015

How does radiocarbon dating work? And why might it be less reliable in the future? Learn about carbon-14 and how it can be used to guess when ancient things were alive.

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Tech in the Post Apocalyptic World (Part 2) Aug 05, 2015

There's been an Event. What sort of tech can you rely upon after the zombie outbreak? Or solar flares? Or whatever?

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Tech in the Post Apocalyptic World (Part 1) Aug 03, 2015

There's been an Event. What sort of tech can you rely upon after the zombie outbreak? Or solar flares? Or whatever?

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TechStuff Takes Manhattan (Project) Jul 29, 2015

What was the Manhattan Project all about? What went on during the Manhattan Project and who were the influential people involved? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.

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The Manhattan Project Part One Jul 27, 2015

In this episode, Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about the scientific and political landscape that made the Manhattan Project possible. What was Einstein's role? Who first discovered nuclear fission?

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Disruptive Technologies Jul 22, 2015

What exactly is a disruptive technology? Jonathan explains the term and gives examples of how technology can really shake things up.

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Digital Immortality, Part Two Jul 20, 2015

Stuff You Should Know's Josh Clark and Jonathan continue their discussion about achieving immortality through technology. What are the philosophical problems and will it ever happen?

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Who Wants To Live Forever? Jul 15, 2015

Could technology let us live forever? Stuff You Should Know's Josh Clark joins the show to talk about the possibility of digital immortality.

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Swords - The Real Cutting Edge Technology Jul 09, 2015

What is the history of the sword? What are they made from and what is an alloy? Special guest Ariel Kasten joins the show to talk about pointy things.

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High Tech Farming Jul 06, 2015

Agriculture has come a long way since the invention of the plow. Learn about how high-tech gadgets are revolutionizing agriculture!

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What's My Address? Jun 29, 2015

The URL is a handy way to navigate to a specific web page. But where did it come from? How does it work and why are they almost always in English?

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Techs Top Rivalries Jun 24, 2015

All's fair in love and tech, so they say. In this episode, we look back on some of the famous rivalries in technology.

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A Stingray Operation Jun 22, 2015

What are Stingrays and how are they used in surveillance? Jonathan brings in the guys from Stuff They Don't Want You To Know to find out.

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DARPA Robotics Challenge Review Jun 17, 2015

What did the teams competing in the DARPA Robotics Challenge have to do? Who won? And what does this mean for the future of robotics?

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The Basic Components of Electronics Jun 15, 2015

It's time for Electronics 101. What are the basic components of electronic circuits and what do they do? Jonathan explains.

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TechStuff Classics: The types of WiFi Jun 10, 2015

What is the difference between WiFi and WiMax? Why are there so many designations for wireless communication? Chris and Jonathan explain in this classic episode.

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Listener Mail Jubilee Jun 08, 2015

Why does Jonathan say "form factor" so much? Is 3D printing a viable business? And did a listener come up with a solution to the trolley problem?

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TechStuff Interviews Preditor Chandler Jun 01, 2015

What the heck is a preditor? It's not an alien hunting down action heroes. It's a job title at HowStuffWorks. Preditor Chandler joins the show to explain.

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Hack That Auto 2.0 May 27, 2015

Could your car be hacked remotely? We take a look at claims and explore the possibilities of wireless car hacking.

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The Internet Kill Switch May 25, 2015

Is there a kill switch for the Internet? Is that legal or ethical? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.

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Behind the Scenes at HowStuffWorks - Audio May 20, 2015

Jonathan sits down with HSW producer Noel Brown to talk about what Noel does, the tools he uses and tips and tricks for editing and publishing audio.

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Listener Mail Grab Bag May 18, 2015

Jonathan reads out messages from listeners and answers questions about electricity and smartwatches.

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TechStuff Classics: The U2 Spy Plane May 13, 2015

How does the U2 spy plane work? What was its purpose? From its design to today, we look at the U2 plane.

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TechStuff Classics: Professional Gaming May 11, 2015

What does it take to play video games for a living? In this classic episode, Jonathan and Chris explore how the best of the best at video games get paid. But is it all fun and games?

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The Story of Internet Explorer, Part 2 May 06, 2015

Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the history of Internet Explorer and the future of Project Spartan.

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The Story of Internet Explorer, Part 1 May 04, 2015

Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the history of Internet Explorer and the future of Project Spartan.

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Behind the Scenes at HowStuffWorks - Video Apr 29, 2015

I interview Matt Frederick about his job here at HowStuffWorks. Learn what goes into producing an episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know!

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The Secret Space Plane Apr 27, 2015

What's the story behind the Air Force's X-37B space plane? What is it doing on its super-long missions? Ben Bowlin joins the show to make wild speculations with me.

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A Series of Tubes Part Two Apr 22, 2015

Our history lesson about the implementation of pneumatic tube systems continues. We also explore how pneumatic tubes are used currently.

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A Series of Tubes Part One Apr 20, 2015

How do pneumatic tubes work? Lauren Vogelbaum joins the show to talk about the physics and history of pneumatic tube systems.

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How Steganography Works Apr 15, 2015

How can you hide a message so that no one knows you're even communicating? Use steganography! Ariel Kasten joins the show to talk about the art of hiding messages.

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The Biggest Lawsuits in Gaming History Apr 13, 2015

CNET's Iyaz Akhtar joins the show to talk about lawsuits. What are some of the biggest lawsuits in gaming and how have they shaped our world?

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How Aircraft Carriers Work: Part Two Apr 08, 2015

Jonathan and Scott look back on the history of aircraft carriers and how they evolved in the US Navy. From the Enterprise to the Nimitz and beyond!

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How Aircraft Carriers Work: Part One Apr 06, 2015

CarStuff's Scott Benjamin joins this listener requested show about aircraft carriers. How do they work and what does it take to keep one operational?

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The Top April Fools Tech Jokes Episode Apr 01, 2015

What are some of the biggest hits (and misses) in April Fools jokes in the tech sector? From dumb ideas to jokes gone wrong, Jonathan counts them down.

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How Coffee Machines Work Mar 30, 2015

Lauren Vogelbaum joins the show to talk about coffee machines. What's the history of coffee and how do the various gadgets work? Coffee!

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Ice Core Drilling Mar 25, 2015

How do scientists retrieve ice core samples? What can we learn from them? Joe McCormick joins the show to talk about really cool historical records.

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TechStuff Episode 700: How Subways Work Mar 23, 2015

How are subway tunnels built? How do trains work? What are the challenges of a subway system? Ben Bowlin joins the 700th episode of TechStuff.

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TechStuff Gets Flushed Mar 18, 2015

How do toilets work? What's the secret behind using a Japanese toilet? And can you enter a toilet race? Josh Clark joins the show.

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The Robots4Us Challenge Mar 16, 2015

What is the Robots4Us Challenge? How can students enter the challenge? What are the social implications of robots?

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The Golden Age of Radio Mar 11, 2015

How did broadcast radio get its start? What were the challenges and controversies? And how did the golden age fade into history?

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The Rise and Fall of Atari: Part Three Mar 09, 2015

In our final part in our Atari series, Chuck and Jonathan talk about the sad decline of Atari and what's left of the company today.

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The Rise and Fall of Atari: Part Two Mar 04, 2015

In Part Two of this series, Chuck and Jonathan talk about how Atari dominated video games until the crash of 1983.

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The Rise and Fall of Atari: Part One Mar 02, 2015

What's the story behind Atari? Stuff You Should Know's Chuck Bryant joins the podcast to answer this listener question.

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The Six Simple Machines Feb 23, 2015

What are the six simple machines and why are they so important? Joe McCormick joins the show to explain.

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Rerun: How Metal Detectors Work Feb 18, 2015

If you're going on a treasure hunt, you should know how your metal detector works. Chris and Jonathan explain in this classic episode.

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CLASSIC: How ATMS Work Feb 16, 2015

Jonathan and Chris explore the world of automated teller machines in this classic TechStuff episode.

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CLASSIC: What Do Transmissions Do? Feb 11, 2015

In a classic TechStuff episode, Jonathan and Lauren explain the purpose of a transmission and how it actually works.

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What is a Common Carrier? Feb 09, 2015

The FCC Chairman has proposed reclassifying ISPs as common carriers under Title II. Wait, what does that mean? Jonathan explains.

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How E-Bikes Work Feb 05, 2015

Electric bikes aren't a new idea. How do they work? Scott Benjamin joins the show to talk about e-bike tech.

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TechStuff Looks at TV Connectors Feb 03, 2015

What are all the connections on the back of a television? From HDMI to composite to component cables, we explain what each means.

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TechStuff Listens to Negativland Jan 29, 2015

Mark Hosler, one of the founding members of Negativland, joins the podcast to talk about audio collage, art, legal potholes and using technology to make mind blowing sound.

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The Sony Pictures Entertainment Hack Jan 26, 2015

What exactly happened with the hack that targeted Sony? Why do some people question the official explanation that North Korea was behind it? Ben Bowlin joins the show to explain.

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CES show w/ Ashley Esqueda Jan 21, 2015

What's hot at CES 2015? Special guest Ashley Esqueda from CNET joins the show to talk about tech trends and what to expect in stores this year.

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TechStuff Classics: Number Stations Jan 19, 2015

What's up with weird radio stations that only broadcast the occasional string of numbers? Jonathan and Chris explore number stations in this classic episode.

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TechStuff Classics: Abandonware Jan 14, 2015

In this classic TechStuff episode from 2011, Chris and Jonathan talk about Abandonware. Is it okay to copy software if it's no longer available to buy?

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TechStuff Predicts 2015 Jan 07, 2015

TechStuff is joined by celebrity guest host Tom Merritt of the Daily Tech News Show to predict what's going to happen in the following 12 months.

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TechStuff's 2014 Prediction Report Card Jan 05, 2015

Lauren Vogelbaum comes back to talk about the predictions we made for 2014. Were we right on the money or way off the mark?

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TechStuff Remembers 2014, Part Two Dec 31, 2014

Joe McCormick guest hosts with Jonathan in a look back at some of the big tech news stories from 2014.

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TechStuff Remembers 2014, Part One Dec 29, 2014

Fw:Thinking's Joe McCormick joins the show to look back on the big tech news stories of 2014.

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The CES Story Dec 24, 2014

It's time for another classic TechStuff episode! In this one, Chris Pollette and Jonathan Strickland give the history of CES and what it's like to attend.

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TechStuff Tackles Typewriters Dec 22, 2014

Special guest Holly Frey joins the show to talk about typewriters. What's their history and what's the real scoop behind the QWERTY keyboard?

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The Force is Strong with TechStuff Dec 17, 2014

In this classic episode, Chris and Jonathan talk about lightsabers, and Jonathan gives a bit of an update.

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Taking a Ride in an Ambulance Dec 15, 2014

What is ambulance technology all about? Ben Bowlin joins the show to explore this listener-suggested topic.

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The Connected Car Challenge: Part 2 Dec 10, 2014

CarStuff host Scott Benjamin joins the show to talk about the latest systems in cars that are meant to keep us connected.

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The Connected Car Challenge: Part 1 Dec 08, 2014

CarStuff host Scott Benjamin joins the show to talk about the latest systems in cars that are meant to keep us connected.

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Antikythera Update Dec 03, 2014

You wouldn't think a 2,000 year old machine would need an update, but it does! This classic episode features Joe McCormick and Jonathan talking about an ancient Greek computer.

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TechStuff Gets Breezy Dec 01, 2014

Guest host Joe McCormick talks about the tech behind wind turbines. How big a role will they play in our future?

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Giving Thanks to Obsolete Tech Nov 26, 2014

Special guest Iyaz Akhtar from CNet rejoins the show to continue our conversation about tech that is no longer relevant.

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TechStuff Goes Obsolete? Nov 24, 2014

Special guest Iyaz Akhtar from CNet joins the show to talk about obsolete technology.

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Techno H2O Nov 19, 2014

There's a lot of tech that supposedly makes water "better" in some way. Is there any science to it or is it all just flim flam? Stuff to Blow Your Mind's Julie Douglas is guest host.

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A Conversation With ASMR Artist Heather Feather Nov 17, 2014

What is ASMR and why is it so popular on YouTube? Artist Heather Feather joins the show to talk about ASMR and her recording techniques.

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A Virtually Realistic TechStuff Nov 12, 2014

Guest host Rueben Medina joins the show for an in-depth conversation about virtual reality and whether it's ready for prime time.

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Hack That Auto Nov 10, 2014

Cars have become high tech but that opens the possibility of exploits. What's the story on car hacks?

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Digital Comics Nov 05, 2014

How has the digital revolution changed the way readers access comic books? Guest host Christian Sager joins the show to talk about digital comics.

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The Max Headroom Incident Nov 03, 2014

How did hackers take over a television signal in the late 1980s? Stuff You Should Know's Chuck Bryant joins the show to talk about the Max Headroom Incident.

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Spooky EVPs Oct 29, 2014

What is electronic voice phenomena and what does it have to do with ghosts? Joe McCormick joins the show to talk about EVP.

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Love: There's An App For That Oct 27, 2014

Allison Loudermilk joins the show to talk about some of the tech and apps designed to connect people in the digital space and then in real space. Is it a good thing?

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A Conversation With Shannon Morse Oct 22, 2014

Shannon Morse is a technology journalist and hacker. She talks about her experiences in tech and how she fell in love with technology.

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Autonomous Autos And High-Tech Gear Oct 20, 2014

Scott Benjamin of CarStuff joins the show to talk about autonomous vehicles and how they are changing today's manual vehicles.

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Do We Need Humanoid Robots? Oct 15, 2014

Josh Clark joins the podcast to talk about humanoid robots. Why are we so concerned about building them and are they a good idea?

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The Sewing Machine Oct 13, 2014

Holly Frey from Stuff You Missed in History Class joins the show to talk about the sewing machine and how it shaped patent law.

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Anita Sarkeesian and Video Game Journalism Oct 08, 2014

Cristen Conger from Stuff Mom Never Told You joins the show to talk about Anita Sarkeesian's video game journalism project and the dark side of the Internet.

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Extra Life, Video Games and Charity Oct 06, 2014

What is the charity Extra Life all about and how can you get involved? What game did Jonathan play for 25 hours back in 2013 for charity?

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Audio Production 101 Oct 01, 2014

Audio Producer Steve Riekeberg is a guest and we're talking all about audio production. Mics and levels and sample rates, oh my!

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Son of Listener Mail 2014 Sep 29, 2014

Jonathan answers even more of your questions about technology and podcasting.

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Listener Mail 2014 Extravaganza Sep 24, 2014

Jonathan answers several questions sent in by listeners. Many of them have to do with Apple.

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The Mythology of Area 51 Sep 22, 2014

Area 51 factors into stories about everything from weather-control devices to aliens. Ben Bowlin joins the show to look at the mythology of Area 51.

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The History of Area 51 - Part Two Sep 17, 2014

What's been going on at the Area 51 site since the days of the U-2 and A-12 spy plane tests? We look at stealth technology, drones and more.

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The History of Area 51 - Part One Sep 15, 2014

What goes on at the most famous secret base in the world? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about Area 51, aka Groom Lake.

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5 Technologies To End All Wars - That Didn't Sep 10, 2014

Can technology end war? Several people thought so at one time or another. We look at five examples of idealists who thought tech would end warfare.

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Classic TechStuff: Tesla - the Man, the Myth Sep 08, 2014

In this classic episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Lauren explore the myths surrounding Nikola Tesla, the Internet's favorite mad scientist.

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Classic TechStuff: The Rooster Teeth Interview Sep 03, 2014

In this previous episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris interviewed Burnie Burns of Rooster Teeth Productions. Learn how the company formed and Red vs Blue began.

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The Bungie Story Part Two Sep 01, 2014

Picking up where we left off, we look at Bungie during the Halo era to the present day.

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The Bungie Story Part One Aug 27, 2014

We examine Bungie's gaming Destiny, from its humble beginnings to its place in gaming today.

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Surfing the Web Like a Super Spy Aug 25, 2014

You asked for it and now you've got it - we're joined by Ben and Matt of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know to see what it takes to surf the Web anonymously.

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TechStuff In Spaaace(X) - Part Two Aug 20, 2014

Now Elon Musk wants to go to Mars. What's it going to take to get there?

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TechStuff In Spaaace(X) - Part One Aug 18, 2014

Elon Musk wanted to go to space, so he founded a company to do it. We look at the early years of SpaceX.

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TechStuff Races with McLaren Aug 13, 2014

What is the McLaren Group and how has the company influenced racing?

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Waterproofing Technology Aug 11, 2014

What goes into making a piece of tech waterproof? From cases to creative charging ports, we look at the challenges.

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Who was Claude Shannon? Aug 06, 2014

TechStuff salutes an incredibly influential (and yet relatively unknown) tech genius: Claude Shannon. What did he do?

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The Full Motion Video Era - Home Gaming Aug 04, 2014

How was full motion video used in early computer and console games? And why is it so hilariously bad?

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The Full Motion Video Era - The Arcade Jul 30, 2014

What is FMV and how did it change video games? From the brilliant to the brilliantly awful, we take a look at FMV.

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Fireworks, Part Two Jul 28, 2014

Where does the color come from in fireworks? How are those giant displays choreographed? We conclude our discussion on fireworks.

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TechStuff Lights Some Fireworks Jul 23, 2014

How do fireworks work? From the basics to fully choreographed displays, we take a look at the tech of making stuff go boom.

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TechStuff Looks at e-paper Jul 21, 2014

What is e-paper? TechStuff looks at the properties of e-paper and how it's used.

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TechStuff Gets Meta(material) Jul 16, 2014

What are metamaterials and what gives them their nifty properties? We look at materials science and how metamaterials might transform our world.

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TechStuff Goes to a Better Place Jul 14, 2014

What was Better Place and why did it fail? Guest host Ben Bowlin gives TechStuff his perspective.

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TechStuff Prints In 3D (Again) Jul 09, 2014

What's the state of 3D printers? And what's it like working with one? Guest host Joe McCormick joins us to explain.

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TechStuff On Fire Jul 07, 2014

We get our pyro on with a look at everything from lighters to flamethrowers. How do we make fire?

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TechStuff Camps Out Jul 02, 2014

From the good old days of roughing it to the high tech campsite of the future, we look at the tech of camping.

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Folding the Proteins Jun 30, 2014

From distributed computing to video games that push science forward, we look at the tech behind protein folding research.

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E-Cigarettes and Vaping Jun 25, 2014

What's the story behind e-cigarettes? How do they work? Are they less harmful than normal cigarettes?

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Passing the Turing Test Jun 23, 2014

Did a pair of programmers make a chatbot that passed the Turing Test? What exactly is the test and has anyone beaten it before?

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Oculus Rift: The Story So Far (Update) Jun 18, 2014

A lot has happened since we first talked about the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. We present the Rift's history and how prototypes work, then explore news from military interest to a lawsuit claiming the Oculus team stole the technology.

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Solar Freaking Roadways Jun 17, 2014

You may have seen the Indiegogo solar roadway project. What are the goals of solar roadways? Are they realistic?

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How Carbon Fiber Works Jun 11, 2014

What's the manufacturing process for carbon fiber? What properties does carbon fiber possess?

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How Segways Work: The Luke Arm Update Jun 09, 2014

Inventor Dean Kamen created a robotic prosthesis, nicknamed the Luke arm, to help patients regain self-sufficiency. The FDA recently approved it, so we wanted to revisit a classic episode about Kamen and one of his other inventions: the Segway.

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The History of Carbon Fiber Jun 02, 2014

Carbon fiber is an amazing material. Where did it come from? And were people really making it in the 19th century?

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TechStuff Twitches May 28, 2014

What is Twitch and why is Google so interested in it? We take a closer look at the video streaming service giving gamers huge audiences.

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HMS Victory May 26, 2014

What was the technology behind the British warship, HMS Victory? How was it constructed? Where is it now?

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How Clothes Dryers Work May 21, 2014

Clothes dryers have evolved from precarious, fire-bellied devices to the increasingly green machines we know today. We cover the history of dryer tech, plus the newest innovations and NASA-funded research. And, of course, explain how they work.

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How Planetariums Work May 19, 2014

What goes into making a planetarium work and where did they come from?

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The Worst Video Games of All Time (Update) May 14, 2014

Recently, a documentary crew went out to the desert to dig up some legendary Atari cartridges. It reminds us of this classic TechStuff episode.

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The HBO Story: Part Three May 12, 2014

Today, HBO is known for its original programming that's so popular people can't stop pirating it. We look at the company's current strategy.

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The HBO Story: Part Two May 07, 2014

What happened to HBO once cable subscriptions hit a saturation point? We look at how the company transitioned from startup to corporate.

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The HBO Story: Part One May 05, 2014

How did the Home Box Office network get its start? And how did it grow into the giant it is today?

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Flying Without Fuel Apr 30, 2014

The Solar Impulse 2 is scheduled to fly around the Earth in 2015 using only solar power. Say what? How is that even possible?

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How Hydrogen Fuel Works: Part Two Apr 28, 2014

How are we using hydrogen today and how might we use it in the future?

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How Hydrogen Fuel Works: Part One Apr 23, 2014

Could hydrogen be the fuel of the future? We look at the most plentiful element in the galaxy and discuss the possibility.

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How Washing Machines Work Apr 21, 2014

What makes washers tick? How have they evolved over time to become more energy efficient and conserve water? And what's going on in there?

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The Secrets of Tor and the Deep Web Apr 16, 2014

What is Tor? What's the web under the web? What's really going on? We dish out the details.

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Our Heart Breaks From Heartbleed Apr 14, 2014

What is the Heartbleed bug and is it really as bad a security flaw as people make it out to be? We look at what Heartbleed is and why you should be concerned.

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The PerkinElmer Story: Part Two Apr 09, 2014

What's PerkinElmer been up to lately? From spy sattelites to medical screening procedures, we take a close look at the company.

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The PerkinElmer Story: Part One Apr 07, 2014

How did two different divisions come together to form PerkinElmer? What does the company do?

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Biometrics: Digital Fingerprinting Apr 02, 2014

How has the Digital Age improved the centuries-old practice of fingerprinting? We explore the history of fingerprint tech and explain how modern scanners use optics, capacitance, heat and ultrasound to create prints that are harder than ever to hack.

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How Ad Blockers Work Mar 31, 2014

Are ads on the Web a necessary annoyance? The creators of ad-blocking software don't think so. We dig into the history of browser extensions like AdBlock and explore the controversies around them.

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Episode 600: How TechStuff Works Mar 26, 2014

How did TechStuff get started? What's the story with hosts Lauren and Jonathan? We take you behind the mic to explore our recording process and the HowStuffWorks audio studio -- with help from a few special guests.

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Time for an IRC Chat Mar 24, 2014

What is Internet Relay Chat? How does IRC work and what does it do? TechStuff looks at this legacy chat tech.

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The Tesla Tale Part Two Mar 19, 2014

Where is the Tesla Motor company today? Tesla hasn't always traveled on a smooth road - pun intended. How did the company weather tough financial times?

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The Tesla Tale Part One Mar 17, 2014

How did the Tesla Motor company get its start? We examine the ambitious and troubled early history of the electric vehicle company.

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The Bitcoin Controversies Mar 12, 2014

What is happening with Bitcoin? What was Mt Gox and Flexcoin and why have they shut down?

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TechStuff Cashes in Bitcoin Mar 10, 2014

What's going on with Bitcoin? Is the digital currency doomed? We look at how it works and the recent problems surrounding the cryptocurrency.

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The History of Handheld Gaming Part Two Mar 05, 2014

What's the story behind some of the more recent handheld gaming devices? Which ones failed and which succeeded?

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The History of Handheld Gaming Part One Mar 03, 2014

How did handheld gaming get started? We look at the origins of the electronic handheld game craze and how it evolved in the early years.

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Tap Versus Swipe Feb 26, 2014

How has near-field communication (NFC) technology changed credit cards? We explain the principles behind NFC and its applications in the credit card industry.

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It's All About The Polymers Feb 24, 2014

What is a polymer banknote? We look at this special type of currency, how it's made and why it's important.

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The Twitter Story Part Two Feb 19, 2014

How did Twitter grow to become the juggernaut it is today? We look at the company as it changes regimes (twice). Where could Twitter be heading to next?

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The Twitter Story Part One Feb 17, 2014

How did Twitter get started? We explore the controversial history of Twitter and how it emerged from a company called Odeo.

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The War on Net Neutrality Feb 12, 2014

What is net neutrality and why is it in trouble? We reexamine the concept of net neutrality and look at how recent court decisions in the US put it in jeopardy.

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Like a Beacon Feb 10, 2014

What are Beacons and what do they have to do with Bluetooth? We look at how a simple technology could make shopping a breeze - or track your every move.

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Steam in a Box Feb 05, 2014

What's the deal with Steamboxes? Jonathan and Lauren look at Valve's approach to the living room gaming market and debate the pros and cons of the Steambox.

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TechStuff Listens to Dolby Feb 03, 2014

Who was Ray Dolby? TechStuff takes a look at the life and work of a man whose inventions changed how we experience sound.

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Look What I Found! Jan 29, 2014

How are archaeologists using high-tech tools to study ancient, forgotten ruins? We look at everything from radar to satellite imagery.

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X Marks the Spot Jan 27, 2014

Dust off your fedoras as we look at the tools and techniques used in archaeology! In this first part, we explore basic tools and carbon dating.

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TechStuff Builds a Nest Jan 22, 2014

How can a company that makes thermostats be worth $3.2 billion? We look at Nest Labs and how it may fit into Google's future.

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TechStuff Visits CES 2014 Jan 20, 2014

Jonathan recently returned from CES 2014, and has loads of information about the newest tech hitting the marketplace. What were the big winners of CES 2014? Were there any surprises? Tune in as Jonathan and Lauren catch you up on the details.

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Why Y2K Didn't End the World Jan 15, 2014

Despite all the Y2K hype, the world kept turning on January 1, 2000. Did we have nothing to fear to begin with, or did we narrowly avoid technological Armageddon? We explore how the Year 2000 Problem worked.

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How Ultrasound Works Jan 13, 2014

Ultrasonic waves let medical professionals see what's going on inside us without ever making an incision. But what makes sonography so effective? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they look into the history and amazing applications of ultrasound technology.

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TechStuff Bonds With Spy Tech Part Two Jan 08, 2014

Are invisible cars and exploding pens just the stuff of James Bond fiction? We look at spy gear both real and imaginary in this episode.

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TechStuff Bonds With Spy Tech Part One Jan 06, 2014

Are the amazing gadgets in James Bond films possible? We look at the tech found in the early James Bond movies and compare it to real life.

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TechStuff Predicts 2014 Jan 01, 2014

What do our hosts have to say about what will happen this year? Jonathan and Lauren stick their necks out to predict the future in tech stories.

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TechStuff Predictions for 2013: The Results Dec 30, 2013

How did Lauren and Jonathan's predictions for 2013 pan out? We take a look at the results of our educated guesses. Did we totally whiff it or will we win the squid?

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TechStuff Looks Back at 2013 Part Two Dec 25, 2013

What were the big news stories of 2013? Jonathan and Lauren round out the big tech stories of 2013.

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TechStuff Looks Back at 2013 Part One Dec 23, 2013

What were the big news stories of 2013? We take a look at the first half of 2013 and the tech stories that caught our attention.

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Top Tech Companies of 2013 Part Two Dec 18, 2013

What were the best tech companies to work for in 2013? Jonathan and Lauren take a look at the top five and talk about what makes them so great.

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Top Tech Companies of 2013 Part One Dec 16, 2013

What were the best tech companies to work for in 2013? Jonathan and Lauren take a look at numbers 10 through 6 and talk about what makes them so great.

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TechStuff Gets Thirsty Dec 11, 2013

How do water systems work? We take a look at how water gets from a municipal system (or a well) to your home. Gravity is your friend!

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How Gene Therapy Works Dec 09, 2013

Will we be able to cure multiple diseases by tweaking our genes? We look at gene therapy and how doctors are able to deliver new genes to patients.

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Astronomy On Ice Dec 04, 2013

What is the IceCube Neutrino Detector? Jonathan and Lauren take a look at a telescope that's one mile under the ice at the South Pole.

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Where's My Flying Car? Dec 02, 2013

Will the flying car ever be available to the average driver? We take a look at the history (and future) of flying cars.

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Sniffing Out Skunk Works Part Two Nov 27, 2013

What's Skunk Works up to today? TechStuff talks about the more recent projects the ultra secret division has worked on.

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Sniffing Out Skunk Works Part One Nov 25, 2013

What is Lockheed's Skunk Works division? TechStuff peeks under a veil of secrecy to talk about the early days of a classified operation.

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The Loons at Google Nov 20, 2013

What is the Google Loon project? Jonathan and Lauren look at how some ultra-thin balloons could supply Wi-Fi to remote locations.

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The Oldest Computer Nov 18, 2013

What is the Antikythera Mechanism? When was it built? What did it do?

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The Hype About Hyperloop Nov 13, 2013

What is the Hyperloop concept? How would it work? Will we actually build it?

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The AT&T Story - Part Three Nov 11, 2013

What's happened to AT&T since it was broken up by the government? What was SBC? What's AT&T been up to lately?

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The AT&T Story - Part Two Nov 06, 2013

How did AT&T form a monopoly in the US? Why did the government step in to break up the monopoly? How did the telecommunications landscape change?

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The AT&T Story - Part One Nov 04, 2013

Who was Alexander Graham Bell? Why did he create the Bell Telephone Company? How was AT&T created?

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There's a Halloween Event on the Horizon Oct 30, 2013

What's the premise of the horror film Event Horizon? What is an event horizon? How do black holes work?

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TechStuff Shines Light on Solar Panels Oct 28, 2013

How are scientists improving solar panel efficiency? What do moth eyes have to do with solar panels? How long until solar panels are cheap enough for the average homeowner?

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Minecraft: Part Two Oct 23, 2013

How did Minecraft get started? What exactly happens in this game? How has it evolved since it launched?

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Sleeping Underwater Oct 21, 2013

Are there really companies working on building underwater hotels? What considerations do you have to make to build an underwater structure? When will these hotels open?

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Running on Steam Oct 16, 2013

How old are steam engines? How do steam engines work? Are there steam engines in common use today?

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Ads on the Go Oct 14, 2013

How does mobile advertising differ from other online advertising? Why is mobile advertising such a big deal? How will mobile advertising shape online content?

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Pacemakers Got the Beat Oct 09, 2013

What is a pacemaker? How do pacemakers control the rate of heartbeats? What was the first pacemaker?

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The Prodigy Story Oct 07, 2013

What was an online service provider? How did Prodigy get started? Why did Prodigy lag behind other companies?

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The Big Deal About Drones Oct 02, 2013

What are drones? What are some civilian uses for drones? What are the military applications?

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The FAA and EMI Sep 30, 2013

What is electromagnetic interference? Can electronics really interfere with a plane's systems? When might the FAA loosen restrictions on electronics?

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Say My Name Sep 25, 2013

Who was Heisenberg? What was his contribution to quantum mechanics? What is the uncertainty principle?

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Videos In the Stream Sep 23, 2013

What are the differences between the three big video streaming services? How do these services earn revenue? Which services have exclusive deals?

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The Sid Meier Story Part 2 Sep 18, 2013

What games has Firaxis developed? What are the most recent games developed by Sid Meier? What has been the impact of the Civilization franchise?

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The Sid Meier Story Part 1 Sep 16, 2013

Who is Sid Meier? How did he get started in making video games? Why did he leave the first company he co-founded?

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The Fairchild Semiconductor Story Part 2 Sep 11, 2013

Why do some people say Fairchild Semiconductor went through a period of mismanagement? Who were the Hogan's Heroes? What is Fairchild doing today?

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The Fairchild Semiconductor Story Part 1 Sep 09, 2013

How was Fairchild Semiconductor started? Who were the Fairchildren? Why were the founders called the traitorous eight?

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Is Cable Hanging By a Thread Sep 04, 2013

How does the cable television business work? Why are channels bundled together? Are we likely to see a la carte cable soon?

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Fire in Bean Town Sep 02, 2013

What is the Boston Fire Alarm Telegraph System? When was the system installed? How does it work?

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Mod That Bod Aug 28, 2013

What tech is used in body modification? Why is Kevin Warwick sometimes called a cyborg? Can grinders give themselves extrasensory powers?

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TechStuff Gets Tattooed and Pierced Aug 26, 2013

What's the origin of tattooing? Who invented the tattoo gun? How do piercings work?

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Oculus Rift: The Story So Far Aug 22, 2013

What is the Oculus Rift? How did its inventor, Palmer Luckey, get into virtual reality? How is VR used as a therapy and training tool?

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Ahoy, Pirate Bay Part 2 Aug 19, 2013

What is The Pirate Bay? How did the court case brought against its owners turn out? What is the future of The Pirate Bay?

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Ahoy, Pirate Bay Part 1 Aug 14, 2013

What is the Pirate Bay? What is the philosophy behind the site? Why was a court case brought against the owners?

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How BitTorrent Works Aug 12, 2013

Who invented BitTorrent? How do BitTorrent transfers work? What exactly is a torrent file?

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Shark Week Special Aug 07, 2013

What kind of senses do sharks have? How can technology help prevent shark attacks? What sort of tech gives people shark senses?

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Where Electronics Go When They Die Aug 05, 2013

Why are electronics difficult to recycle? Why is it important to recycle responsibly? What are some of the dangerous materials in electronics?

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PRISM Part Two Jul 31, 2013

What is PRISM? What does the PRISM program cover? Which corporations are participating in PRISM?

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PRISM Part One Jul 30, 2013

What is the NSA? What laws and practices preceded PRISM? What is FISA?

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Molecularly Gastronomical Jul 24, 2013

What is food science? What is molecular gastronomy? How do sous vide machines work?

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How Storm Chasers Work Jul 22, 2013

What are storm chasers? What kind of equipment do storm chasers use? What useful information have storm chasers gathered?

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Time for Smartwatches Part 2 Jul 17, 2013

What was the first smartwatch? How have smartwatches evolved? Will smartwatches be the next big trend in tech?

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Time for Smartwatches Part 1 Jul 15, 2013

What's the history of the wristwatch? What was the first digital watch? How much did the first true digital watch cost?

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The Microsoft Story Part Two Jul 10, 2013

What was Microsoft's Office of the President? When did Bill Gates step away from Microsoft? What are the latest developments at Microsoft?

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The Microsoft Story Part One Jul 08, 2013

How did Microsoft get started? How were Microsoft and Apple closely tied together? How successful was Microsoft's IPO?

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TechStuff Watches Independence Day Jul 03, 2013

How well does the film treat science and technology in Independence Day? What are the big goofs committed in the movie? How realistic is the plan to defeat the aliens?

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Pew! Pew! Plasma! Jul 01, 2013

What is plasma and how do we use it? Why are plasma weapons so popular in science fiction? Are plasma weapons realistic?

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The WikiLeaks Story Jun 26, 2013

How did WikiLeaks get started? What is the purpose of WikiLeaks? What are some of the controversies WikiLeaks has been in?

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TechStuff Fuels Up Part 2 Jun 24, 2013

What are the challenges of depending upon an alternative fuel? Which fuels are better for the environment? Which one is most likely to be the true alternative to gasoline?

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TechStuff Fuels Up Jun 18, 2013

What are the different types of alternative fuels currently on the market? How do these fuels stack up against gasoline? Why is it important to invest in alternative fuels?

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TechStuff Visits E3 Jun 17, 2013

What did Jonathan think about the new consoles at E3? What independent video game got major laughs on the floor? And what did Jonathan think about the Oculus Rift?

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TechStuff Gets a Lift Jun 11, 2013

What did Otis do to make passenger elevators feasible? How do elevators work? What are the different kinds of elevators?

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Get Your Podcast To Mars! Jun 10, 2013

What is the Mars One project? Why is it a one-way ticket to Mars? What are the qualifications for Mars One?

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It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Superconductor Jun 05, 2013

What are superconductors? What is electrical resistance? How can superconductors levitate?

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The Evolution of Batteries Jun 03, 2013

How do batteries work? What are the different types of batteries? Why has battery improvement been so slow? Join Lauren and Jonathan to learn more about the science behind batteries.

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The Electronic Arts Story: Part Two May 28, 2013

How did the company change after the departure of Trip Hawkins? What were some of the other companies EA acquired? Why did EA win the Worst Company of the Year twice?

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The Electronic Arts Story: Part One May 27, 2013

Who is the founder of Electronic Arts? What was the company's philosophy about making games? Why did the founder leave the company? Tune in to learn more.

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Printing a Gun May 22, 2013

How powerful is the 3D-printed gun designed by Cody Wilson? Why is the gun so controversial? Is a plastic gun really undetectable?

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TechStuff Gets Fit May 20, 2013

What are fitness trackers? What sort of sensors does a typical tracker contain? Do fitness trackers really help you lose weight or get fit? Tune in to learn more.

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We Don't Need No Online Scams May 15, 2013

Are online universities the real deal? What about online job offers? What are the red flags of a scam? Tune in and learn more with Jonathan and Lauren.

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The Big Deal About Little Generators May 13, 2013

What are nanogenerators? How do nanowires generate electricity? How could nanogenerators change electronics forever? Tune in to learn more with Jonathan and Lauren.

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What about (Microsoft) Bob? May 09, 2013

What was Microsoft Bob? What was the major security flaw in Bob? Why did Bob flop? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the rise and fall of Microsoft Bob.

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TechStuff Shifts Into High Gear May 06, 2013

What do automotive transmissions do? How does power get from an engine to a car’s wheels? Why do manual transmission vehicles have a clutch? Learn more about transmissions with Jonathan and Lauren.

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What is the DMCA? May 01, 2013

Why does the DMCA exist? What is safe harbor? What does the DMCA have to do with boats? Tune in to learn more with Jonathan and Lauren.

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TechStuff Tackles Wikipedia Apr 29, 2013

How did Wikipedia get started? What was the predecessor to Wikipedia? What are the pros and cons of Wikipedia? Learn more about Wikipedia with Jonathan and Lauren.

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TechStuff Goes on a Voyage Apr 24, 2013

What is the Voyager program? What systems are onboard the Voyager spacecraft? What is on the golden record on the Voyager spacecraft? Tune in and learn more with Jonathan and Lauren.

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TechStuff Gets Stealthy Apr 22, 2013

How does radar work? How can stealth planes avoid radar? How many stealth vehicles are in active service in the US? Learn more about the science of stealth with Jonathan and Lauren.

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The Richest People in Tech Apr 17, 2013

Who are the wealthiest tech billionaires? How did they get so wealthy? Which ones have been on the list a long time? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the life and times of the wealthiest people in the world of tech.

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TechStuff Experiments With Fusion Apr 15, 2013

What is fusion? Why is fusion power so challenging? What is cold fusion? Learn more about the challenges -- and potential promises -- of fusion power in this podcast with Jonathan and Lauren.

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TechStuff Leaps Into Hyperspace Apr 10, 2013

Why does Han Solo's line about parsecs not make any sense? In the Star Wars universe, what exactly is hyperdrive? Why would hyperspace cause huge causality problems if it were real? Learn more about hyperspace with Lauren and Jonathan.

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TechStuff’s 500th Episode! Apr 08, 2013

How did TechStuff get started? What has changed since the first episodes? How does the technology of 2008 compare to the tech of today? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the evolution of TechStuff.

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How Napster Worked Apr 03, 2013

What was the purpose of Napster? Who created Napster? How is the Napster of today related to the original Napster? Join Lauren and Jonathan as the explore the rise of Napster.

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TechStuff Pulls Some Pranks: Part Two Apr 01, 2013

What are some of the famous Caltech pranks? Did Google make a version of Google Maps for the Nintendo Entertainment System? Which ThinkGeek jokes became real products? Learn more about epic pranks with Jonathan and Lauren.

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How Segways Work Mar 27, 2013

What’s the history of the Segway? How does a Segway work? What are gyroscopes? Listen in and learn more about Segways with Jonathan and Lauren.

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How Refrigerators Work Mar 25, 2013

What’s the history of refrigerators? How is a refrigerator like an air conditioner? How does vapor compression work? Learn the cold, hard facts about refrigeration with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Google Glass and Privacy Mar 20, 2013

How could wearing Google Glass compromise your privacy? What do we do when everyone is wearing a video camera? Are we already living in a world where we’re almost always on camera? Get a closer look at Google Glass with Jonathan and Lauren.

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The State of the Blogosphere Mar 18, 2013

What’s the history of blogging? How have blogs changed over the years? Who blogs these days? Join Jonathan and Lauren for a whirlwind tour of blogging, from the early days to the present.

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TechStuff Looks at Elon Musk Mar 13, 2013

Who is Elon Musk? What companies did Musk help create? What is the controversy about Musk and the New York Times? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they explore the life and work of Elon Musk.

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TechStuff Cleans Up After Digital Pets Mar 11, 2013

What is a digital pet? What was the first digital pet? Why did the digital pet craze fizzle out so quickly in the United States? Learn more about the rise and fall of digital pets in the U.S. with Jonathan and Lauren.

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TechStuff Looks at the PS4 Mar 06, 2013

How will the PS4 be different from the PS3? What are the new social features supported by the PS4? Why didn’t Sony show off the actual console at the PS4 unveiling? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the latest news about the PS4.

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The State of Cybersecurity Mar 04, 2013

What did US President Barack Obama say about cybersecurity in the 2013 State of the Union address? What does his executive order on cybersecurity mean? Why is cybersecurity a big deal? Listen in and learn more about cybersecurity policy.

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The Story of Amazon.com: Part 2 Feb 27, 2013

How far did the value fall for Amazon.com stock after the dotcom crash? How did Amazon.com survive when other companies failed? In what ways did Amazon.com branch out from being an online retail destination? Listen in to learn more about Amazon.com.

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The Story of Amazon.com: Part 1 Feb 25, 2013

Who is Jeff Bezos? When did Amazon.com launch? How valuable was Amazon.com stock before the dotcom crash of 2000? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the origin story of Amazon.com in the first installment of this series.

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Tesla: The Man, The Myths, The Truth Feb 20, 2013

Who was Nikola Tesla, really? What did he invent? What are some of the popular misconceptions about Tesla and his work? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore Nikola Tesla: the man, the myths and the truth.

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TechStuff is Caught in a Tractor Beam Feb 18, 2013

What are tractor beams? How do photons normally react with matter? How are scientists using beams of light to pull microscopic objects? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the tech behind tractor beams.

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TechStuff Gets Domestic . . . Robots Feb 13, 2013

What is a domestic robot? Why are today's domestic robots specialized? Why is it so hard to build a bipedal robot? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.

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TechStuff Enters the Singularity Feb 11, 2013

What is the technological singularity? How might the technological singularity come about? What do critics say about the idea of the singularity? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the technological singularity.

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TechStuff Remembers Aaron Swartz Feb 06, 2013

Aaron Swartz was a young tech genius who was defining RSS specifications at age 14. Who was this young man, what did he believe in and why was the US government determined to prosecute him? Listen in to learn more.

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TechStuff Plays with Carbon Nanotubes Feb 04, 2013

What is a carbon nanotube? What are the properties of carbon nanotubes? What are some of the potential uses of carbon nanotubes? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they break down the basics of nanotubes, along with their potential uses in future applications.

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TechStuff Navigates Google Maps Feb 01, 2013

How did Google Maps get started? How does it work, and how has it expanded beyond its original functionality? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they explore the past, present and future of Google Maps.

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Are we living in a computer simulation? Jan 30, 2013

What is the philosophical argument about living in a computer simulation? What does the singularity have to do with it? How might we be able to tell if we’re in a computer simulation? Learn about the nature of perception with Lauren and Jonathan.

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Social Media and You Jan 29, 2013

Is social media harmful to our real-world relationships? Is there evidence that social media helps us form stronger connections? Why are there so many contradictory studies? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the effects of social media.

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TechStuff Visits CES 2013: Part 2 Jan 23, 2013

Jonathan has recently returned from CES 2013, and he has loads of information about the newest tech hitting the marketplace. What were the big winners of CES 2013? Were there any surprises? Tune in as Jonathan and Lauren catch you up on the details in the second part of this two-part video.

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TechStuff Visits CES 2013: Part 1 Jan 21, 2013

Jonathan has recently returned from CES 2013, and he has loads of information about the newest tech hitting the marketplace. What were the big winners of CES 2013? Were there any surprises? Tune in as Jonathan and Lauren catch you up on the details.

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The History of Smartphones: Part 2 Jan 16, 2013

What sets a smartphone apart from feature phones? What were the earliest smartphones? Which smartphones are important now? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the origin of smartphones in the conclusion of this two-part series.

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The History of Smartphones: Part 1 Jan 14, 2013

Was there really a smartphone in a silent film from the 1920s? Who created the first cell phone? What exactly is a PDA? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they explore the origins of cell phones and smartphones in the first part of this two-part series.

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TechStuff Predicts 2013 Jan 09, 2013

Will Apple finally make a television? Can Android dominate the smartphone market? When can we expect to see new video game consoles? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they make their predictions for the future of tech in 2013.

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The Silent Hill Story Jan 07, 2013

What is Silent Hill? What makes a game an example of survival horror? Who is this new co-host? Join the TechStuff crew as they delve into the heart-stopping, terrifying genre of survival horror.

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The Wonderful Wizard Named Woz Jan 02, 2013

Who is Steve Wozniak? What was Wozniak's role at Apple? What other ventures has Wozniak been involved in over the years? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the life and times of this iconic computer engineer and Apple cofounder.

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Grading TechStuff’s 2012 Predictions Dec 31, 2012

How many did Jonathan get right? How many did Chris get wrong? What’s the huge announcement? Tune in for the answers as the guys look back on 2012 (and forward to 2013) in TechStuff's year-end episode.

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The Top Tech News Stories of 2012: Part 2 Dec 26, 2012

What were some of the big scientific discoveries of 2012? What were some of the big social media stories? What happened at RIM? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a look back on the year in tech in the conclusion of this two-part episode.

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The Top Tech News Stories of 2012: Part 1 Dec 21, 2012

What happened in the Megaupload raid? Why did the Internet go dark for a day in January? What were the big trends at CES 2012? Join Chris and Jonathan as they look back at the year in tech in this 2-part episode.

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How Motion Capture Works Dec 19, 2012

What does motion capture mean? What are the different systems used to capture a performer’s movements? Why do some animators consider motion capture cheating?

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The Firefox Story Dec 17, 2012

How is Firefox connected to Netscape Navigator? Are Firefox and Internet Explorer cousins? What is Mozilla? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the origin and growth of Mozilla.

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TechStuff Investigates McAfee Dec 12, 2012

Who is John McAfee and what did he create? Why are police in Belize searching for McAfee? Who are some other tech geniuses with odd traits? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore McAfee's history, innovations and, of course, the recent controversy.

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TechStuff Looks at the Next Generation Consoles Dec 10, 2012

What's new with the Wii U? What will the next Xbox console be like? Is Sony getting out of the console market? Get a peek at the future of gaming with Jonathan and Chris.

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TechStuff Takes the Ingress Dec 05, 2012

What is an alternate reality game? What is Ingress? How do you play the game? Join Jonathan and Chris as they introduce you to the world of Ingress and alternate reality gaming.

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Changes at the Top Dec 03, 2012

What do the recent changes in executive leadership at Apple and Microsoft mean? What's the reason behind the changes? Does this spell trouble for the two companies? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the implications of these high-level changes.

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TechStuff Gets MegaUploaded Nov 28, 2012

What was Megaupload? Why did the US federal government pursue Megaupload? Why is the Megaupload case so complicated? Join Chris and Jonathan as they shed some light on the Megaupload, from its origin to its ongoing court case.

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TechStuff Looks at Industrial Light and Magic Nov 26, 2012

What is Industrial Light and Magic, and when did it get its start? What is ILM's relationship to Pixar? What technologies did ILM pioneer? Join Jonathan and Chris as they shed some light on ILM.

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TechStuff Rides in Electric Cars Nov 21, 2012

How do electric motors work? Are electric vehicles a new idea? Why aren't there more electric vehicles on the road today? Join Jonathan and Chris as they power through the past, present and possible future of electric vehicles.

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TechStuff Gets an ESRB Rating Nov 19, 2012

What is the ESRB? What procedure does the ESRB follow to rate games? What do the different ratings mean? Join the guys as they demystify the inner workings of the Entertainment Software Rating Board.

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The Adobe Story, Part Two Nov 14, 2012

How did Adobe expand its business? Why was the PDF format a big deal? What does Adobe have to do with Flash? Join Jonathan and Chris as they continue exploring the past, present and future of Adobe in the second episode of this series.

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The Adobe Story, Part One Nov 12, 2012

Who founded the company Adobe? What business was Adobe in? Who was Adobe's biggest customer in the early days of the company? Join Jonathan and Chris for the first part of their series on the origin and evolution of Adobe.

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TechStuff Jumps From Space Nov 07, 2012

How did the Stratos jump work? What sort of technology was inside the capsule? How did Felix's suit work? Join Jonathan and Chris as they leap into the tech behind this groundbreaking jump.

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TechStuff Opens Windows 8 Nov 05, 2012

How is Windows 8 different from previous versions? What are the challenges of developing an OS that will work on both tablets and computers? How do you navigate through Windows 8? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris explore the world of Windows 8.

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The Zynga Story (So Far) Oct 31, 2012

Who founded Zynga? How much were Zynga shares worth at their peak? What happened to the company? Join Jonathan and Chris as they unravel the facts behind this company's story.

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TechStuff Gets a Bright Idea Oct 29, 2012

Who really invented the light bulb? What is the Draper point? How do fluorescent bulbs work? Join Chris and Jonathan as they shine some light on the fascinating story of light bulbs.

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TechStuff Has Klout Oct 24, 2012

What is Klout? Does everyone have it? What is Klout good for? Join Jonathan and Chris as they get to the bottom of Klout in this episode.

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TechStuff Looks at HTML5 Oct 24, 2012

What is a markup language? Why is HTML5 important? Why did Mark Zuckerberg call Facebook’s focus on HTML5 a mistake? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore HTML5.

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How Hand-drawn Animation Works Oct 17, 2012

What's the process of animating a film with hand-drawn animation? Who patented the process of cel-based animation? What was Disney's multiplane camera? Join Jonathan and Chris as they ink the answers to these questions and more.

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How DNA Computers Work Oct 15, 2012

How can a DNA sequence represent digital information? How dense is the data storage with DNA? What could be the future of computers with DNA? Join Jonathan and Chris as they delve into the depths -- and future -- of DNA and computing.

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Is Silicon Valley Dead? Oct 10, 2012

Is it possible to still build a business from nothing in Silicon Valley? Can start-up companies compete with giant corporations? Where do the TechStuff guys side with the debate? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

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TechStuff Listens In On Sound Files Oct 08, 2012

What do sound files do? Why are there so many different kinds of sound files? What's the difference between uncompressed, lossless and lossy formats? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris explain the differences between all those sound files.

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Have smartphones lost their luster? Oct 03, 2012

Can we expect any more revolutionary developments in smartphone design? Do we hype smartphone releases too much? What could be the next big thing? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris ask if smartphones have lost their luster -- and, if so, why.

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TechStuff Gets Salty Oct 01, 2012

What is desalination? What are some of the methods used to get salt out of water? Why isn't desalination in wider use? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the tech behind desalination in this episode with Erik Hanson of General Electric.

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TechStuff Looks at the New Kindles Sep 26, 2012

How are the new Kindles different from earlier models? What's the difference between the new ereader and the Kindle Fire tablets? How does the Paperwhite's light work? Get on the same (digital) page with Jonathan and Chris as they delve into Kindles.

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TechStuff Looks at Video Cards Sep 24, 2012

What is a GPU? What are GPUs used for besides processing graphics? Who makes video cards? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the nuts and bolts of GPUs.

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TechStuff Looks at Password Security Sep 19, 2012

Why should password security be a top concern? What can you do to make your passwords safe? What constitutes a strong password? Join Chris and Jonathan as they give you the tips and tricks you'll need to keep your passwords secure.

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Women in Tech Sep 17, 2012

Who are some of the most influential women in technology? What role are women playing in guiding today's tech companies? What's the future of women in technology? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the past, present and future of women in tech.

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The Story of Yahoo: Part 2 Sep 12, 2012

What problems did Yahoo encounter after the dot com bubble burst? Why did Yahoo go through five CEOs in five years? Why are some people optimistic about Yahoo's chances now that Marissa Mayer is CEO? Tune in to learn more about Yahoo.

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The Story of Yahoo So Far: Part 1 Sep 10, 2012

How did Yahoo get started? What contributed to its meteoric rise? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the origins, triumphs and travails of Yahoo in part one of this series.

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TechStuff Looks at the LHC Sep 05, 2012

What does the Large Hadron Collider do? How large is it? What is the LHC looking for? Listen in and get the scoop on the Large Hadron Collider with Chris and Jonathan.

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More Data, More Problems Sep 03, 2012

How did journalist Mat Honan get hacked? What is social engineering? How can you protect yourself against hackers? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan examine how criminals can access your data -- and how to protect your information from hackers.

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TechStuff Gets Curious About Mars Aug 29, 2012

What is the success rate for sending missions to Mars? What made the Curiosity rover mission so special? What would it take to get people to and from Mars safely? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a closer look at the latest Mars mission.

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It's a Beautiful Day in the Fiberhood Aug 27, 2012

What is Google Fiber? What sort of speeds can people expect to see with Google Fiber? Why did Google choose Kansas City for Google Fiber? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explain the origin, function and future of Google Fiber.

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Repurposing Tech for Developing Countries Aug 22, 2012

How are people using bicycles to create new machines for developing countries? What are MediKits? Why is e-waste recycling such a dangerous job? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the ways in which innovators across the world repurpose old tech.

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TechStuff Hacks Into Music Aug 20, 2012

Are you bored by the usual musical instruments? Would you like to turn an Atari 2600 into a guitar, or translate shadows into sound? If so, then you may be a budding music hacker. Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the wide world of music hacks.

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TechStuff Goes Steampunk Aug 15, 2012

What is steampunk? What are the traits of the steampunk aesthetic? Who are some famous steampunk artists? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at steampunk.

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Printing Medication Aug 13, 2012

How has ink jet technology been used to dispense medication? How could a 3-D printer create medicine? In what other ways have printers been used to create medical treatments?

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TechStuff Looks at Kickstarter Aug 06, 2012

What is Kickstarter? How do projects get funding from Kickstarter? What is the project success rate on Kickstarter? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.

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TechStuff Tests the Emergency Broadcast System Aug 01, 2012

What was the Emergency Broadcast System? What did it have to do with the Cold War? How is the Emergency Alert System different from the old EBS? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the origin of the EBS and the EAS.

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Spotlight on Dennis Ritchie Jul 30, 2012

Who was Dennis Ritchie? Why did Ritchie create the C programming language? What is the story of Ritchie’s involvement with UNIX? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris delve into the life and work of Dennis Ritchie.

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TechStuff Looks at Solid State Drives Jul 25, 2012

What is a solid state drive? How are they different from magnetic storage devices? How do SSDs erase data? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the nuts-and-bolts of solid state drives.

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The Halo Story Jul 23, 2012

How did the Halo game series get started? Who is publishing the latest Halo game? How does Halo relate to the Marathon trilogy? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the hallowed story of Halo.

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Microsoft’s History with Tablets Jul 18, 2012

How long has Microsoft supported pen-based PC interfaces? When did Bill Gates unveil the Tablet PC? What do we know about the Microsoft Surface tablet? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris explore the future (and surprising history) of Microsoft and tablets.

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TechStuff Looks at Supercomputers Jul 16, 2012

What is a supercomputer? What was the first supercomputer? How fast is the fastest supercomputer? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan add up the facts about the world's fastest, most powerful computers.

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TechStuff Looks at Generic Top Level Domains Jul 11, 2012

What is a top level domain? How many new top level domains were proposed in 2012? How much does it cost to register a new top level domain? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris go to the very top (of domains) for the answers to these questions and more.

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TechStuff Arms Itself with Non-lethal Weapons Jul 09, 2012

How do pain rays work? What is the Portal Denial System? How does the Taser shotgun shell work? Join Jonathan and Chris as they introduce you to a new world of excruciating -- but, theoretically -- non-lethal pain.

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TechStuff Plays with Microcontrollers Jul 04, 2012

What is a microcontroller? What do microcontrollers do? What is the difference between a microcontroller and a microprocessor? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris delve into the tiny, crucial world of microcontrollers.

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TechStuff Rides the Vacuum Train Jul 02, 2012

What is a vacuum train? How fast could a vacuum train travel? What are the challenges of building a vacuum train system? Hop aboard as Chris and Jonathan give you a nuts-and-bolts look at vacuum trains in this episode.

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TechStuff Checks the Flame Jun 27, 2012

What is the Flame malware? Should you be worried about getting the Flame malware? Who could be behind Flame? Join Chris and Jonathan as they get to the bottom of the perplexing malware known as Flame.

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TechStuff Clicks on Web Ads Jun 25, 2012

How does Web advertising compare to traditional advertising? What do the terms CPM, CPA and CPC mean? How do affiliate programs work? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the nuts and bolts of online advertising.

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The Facebook Financial Fiasco Jun 20, 2012

What happened with Facebook’s IPO? Why did Facebook’s stock price drop shortly after going public? Why are people suing Facebook? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan share the latest information on Facebook's controversial IPO.

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Happy Fathers of the Internet Day Jun 18, 2012

What was ARPANET? Who was on the team that designed the basic infrastructure for the Internet? What was the first message sent over the ARPANET connections? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris pay their respects to the Dads of the Internet.

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The Future of Search Jun 13, 2012

Today's internet users are only a web search away from accessing a mind-blowing amount of information, and the story's not over yet. Search 1itself is still evolving. Join Chris and Jonathan as they ask: What is the future of search?

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TechStuff Plays the Slot Machines Jun 11, 2012

How did the earliest slot machines work? How do modern slot machines use random number generators? Where are you more likely to find slot machines that pay out frequently? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the science behind slot machines.

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The MMORPG Story Jun 06, 2012

What is an MMORPG? What was the first MMORPG? Who coined the term MMORPG? Get online with Chris and Jonathan as they explore the massive, multifaceted world of MMORPGs.

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TechStuff Mines Some Asteroids Jun 04, 2012

Why would we want to mine asteroids? How might we manage the mining operation? What is Planetary Resource’s plan? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore mining asteroids.

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TechStuff Looks at CISPA May 30, 2012

What is CISPA? Is it the same thing as SOPA and PIPA? Why are privacy advocacy groups alarmed by CISPA? Tune in as Chris and Jonathan delve into the world of internet legislation and the controversies surrounding these bills.

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TechStuff Investigates Operation Ghost Click May 28, 2012

How does a Domain Name Server work? What are rogue Domain Name Servers? How can you tell if you have the DNSChanger malware? Tune in to learn more.

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TechStuff Goes for a Google Drive May 23, 2012

What is Google Drive? How does cloud storage work? How does Google Drive compare to other online storage properties? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan take you behind the wheel of Google Drive in this episode.

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TechStuff Goes on Autopilot May 21, 2012

Who invented autopilot? How can autopilot maintain control of an airplane? What happens if the autopilot system fails? Join Chris and Jonathan as they answer these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.

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A Titanic TechStuff Episode May 16, 2012

What technology was onboard the Titanic? Why were there difficulties with the Titanic’s radio system? How did the Titanic influence the development of technology after the disaster?

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Tech’s Biggest Acquisition Stories May 14, 2012

What were some of the most successful tech acquisitions? Which acquisitions failed to make any headway? How much did each user of Broadcast.com cost Yahoo? Learn more about tech acquisitions with Chris and Jonathan.

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The Internet of Things May 09, 2012

What is the Internet of things? What sort of devices could be linked to the Internet? Could the Internet of things eliminate privacy? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore a future wherein common objects may communicate with the internet.

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The GE Story, Part 3 May 07, 2012

What contributions did General Electric make to the space race? How did GE reclaim RCA and NBC? What are some of GE’s most recent contributions to medical equipment? Join Chris and Jonathan for the conclusion of their series on General Electric.

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The GE Story, Part 2 May 02, 2012

How did GE contribute to the American war effort during World War II? Who was GE’s first female scientist and what did she invent? What were some of GE’s first consumer products? Listen in and learn more in the second part of our GE series.

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The GE Story, Part 1 Apr 30, 2012

How did General Electric get started? How was Thomas Edison involved? When was GE’s research and development laboratory founded? Listen in as the guys recount the electrifying (get it?) origin story of General Electric.

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TechStuff’s 400th Episode Apr 25, 2012

Why don’t perpetual motion machines work? What is cold fusion? What are some famous hoaxes in tech? In this ground-breaking 400th episode, Jonathan and Chris explore everything from atomic energy to famous frauds (and more).

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TechStuff Conjures Up Brian Brushwood Apr 23, 2012

How did Brian get his start in stage magic? What is the Afterlyfe.me project? How do the worlds of technology and stage magic overlap? Join Chris and Jonathan as they interview Brian Brushwood.

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TechStuff Counts Some Number Stations Apr 18, 2012

What is a number station? What is shortwave radio? What could these numbers mean? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan dive into the murky, mysterious world of number stations.

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TechStuff Looks at Robots Apr 16, 2012

What do the robots from Kiva Systems do? Why did Amazon buy Kiva Systems? What are the pros and cons of industrial robots? Get the lowdown on robotics from your favorite tech gurus, Chris and Jonathan.

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Talkin’ ‘Bout Cell Phone Generations Apr 11, 2012

What’s the deal with 2G, 3G and 4G? Why is it so confusing to identify the generation of a smart phone? Are 4G technologies on the market really 4G? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris cut past the marketing buzz to get the facts on 2G, 3G and 4G.

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TechStuff Looks at Ballistics Apr 09, 2012

How can you determine if a gun fired a particular bullet? What is rifling? How do forensics experts test weapons? Join Jonathan and Chris as they draw a bead on ballistics.

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How Nuclear Weapons Work Apr 04, 2012

This week, Chris and Jonathan explore one of the world's most dangerous technologies. How do nuclear weapons work? Why are uranium and plutonium important components? What’s the difference between a fission and a fusion bomb? Tune in to learn more.

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TechStuff Plays Games Casually Apr 02, 2012

What is a casual game? Why are companies targeting casual gamers? What’s the future of casual games? Kick back and relax as Chris and Jonathan leisurely explain everything you ever wanted to know about casual gamers.

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TechStuff Turns On the Dark Web Mar 28, 2012

What are the definitions for the Dark Web? Why is there a Dark Web, anyway? How can you access the information on the Dark Web? Tune in as your favorite tech experts delve into mysterious world of the Dark Web.

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TechStuff Stares at OLEDs Mar 26, 2012

What is an OLED? How do OLED displays work? How do they compare to other display technologies? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down the nuts and bolts of OLED displays in this episode.

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TechStuff Recites the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Mar 21, 2012

What is the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights? Which rights does the bill strive to protect? How would you be able to control your own private information? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the ins and outs of the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights.

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TechStuff Spies on the U-2 Mar 19, 2012

Why did the United States develop the U-2? What connection does the U-2 have to Area 51? Why hasn’t the U-2 been retired yet? Join Chris and Jonathan as they put themselves in the minds of master spies in this episode of TechStuff.

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TechStuff sees through Google Goggles Mar 14, 2012

Is Google developing augmented reality glasses? How would you use the glasses? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explore the Google's augmented reality glasses.

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TechStuff Sets its VCR Mar 12, 2012

When was the VCR invented? Who opposed the VCR? When did the VCR die? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explore the origin, opposition to and death of the VCR.

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The Kodak Story Mar 07, 2012

How did Kodak get started? Did Kodak invent the first digital camera? What happened to Kodak? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris delve into the story of Kodak.

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Old Tech Never Dies Mar 05, 2012

What is legacy technology? Why do we still have old technology that should be obsolete? Will the fax machine ever die? Join Chris and Jonathan as they investigate the strange cases of technology that never seems to die.

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How Image Sensors Work Feb 29, 2012

How important is a digital camera’s image sensor? What are the two main types of image sensors? Which type of image sensor is best? Tune in as your favorite tech gurus (that's Jonathan and Chris) answer these question and more.

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How Helicopters Work Feb 27, 2012

How do helicopters work? Why does a helicopter need a tail rotor? What is a quadrocopter? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the quirky contraptions called helicopters.

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TechStuff Talks to Rooster Teeth Feb 22, 2012

What is Rooster Teeth Productions? What is machinima? How did Red vs. Blue get started? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris interview Burnie Burns, the pioneering founder of Rooster Teeth Productions.

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TechStuff Samples Some Raspberry Pi Feb 20, 2012

What is the Raspberry Pi? Who came up with the idea? What can the Raspberry Pi do? Listen in as your favorite tech gurus break down Raspberry Pi.

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TechStuff Plays with Plasma Feb 15, 2012

What is plasma? How do plasma cutters work? Are plasma weapons possible? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the basics of plasma, along with its potential applications.

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TechStuff Overclocks a CPU Feb 13, 2012

What is overclocking? What is a clock cycle? Why would you want to overclock a computer? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore the pros and cons of overclocking computers.

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What are Ultrabooks? Feb 08, 2012

What exactly is an ultrabook? How is Intel involved? What are some examples of ultrabooks? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a closer look at the technology behind ultrabooks.

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Jonathan Visits CES 2012 Feb 06, 2012

What were the hot items on the show floor at CES 2012? What trends did Jonathan notice? Which celebrities showed up at the event? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at CES.

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TechStuff Plays with the Commodore 64 Feb 01, 2012

What was the original focus of Commodore before computers? Who founded Commodore? Why was the Commodore 64 such a popular personal computer? Listen in as your favorite tech gurus get to the bottom of the Commodore 64.

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The HP Story: Part Three Jan 30, 2012

When did HP get into the business of making personal computers? Who were the executives in charge when HP started to have trouble? What exactly happened to HP in 2011? Listen in and learn more in the third part of Chris and Jonathan's HP episode.

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The HP Story: Part Two Jan 25, 2012

How did HP transition into new kinds of electronics? What was HP’s first computer? Did HP invent the term personal computer? Tune in for the second part of TechStuff's HP episode.

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The HP Story: Part One Jan 23, 2012

Who were Hewlett and Packard? When did they form the company? What was their first product? Join your favorite tech gurus as they look back at the origin of Hewlett-Packard in the first segment of this two-part episode.

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TechStuff looks at Radio Telescopes Jan 18, 2012

What is a radio telescope? How can we “see” with radio waves? Why are radio telescopes so large? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the nuts and bolts of radio telescopes.

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Open vs. Closed: A TechStuff Debate Jan 16, 2012

What are the benefits of each type of system? What are the drawbacks? Who won the debate? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explores the respective pros and cons on each side of the great debate between open and closed systems.

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TechStuff Looks at the Digital Divide Jan 11, 2012

What is the digital divide? Is there a way to bridge the gap? Will giving people access to technology solve the problem? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris explore the digital divide.

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The CES Experience Jan 09, 2012

What is CES? How long has CES been around? What’s it like visiting CES? Tune in to for an up-close look at CES in this episode.

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TechStuff plays with R/C Jan 04, 2012

How do radio-controlled toys work? What frequencies do RC toys use? Why do some toys interfere with each other? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the nuts and bolts of radio-controlled toys.

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TechStuff goes to RAMing speed Jan 02, 2012

What is RAM? Why do computers need RAM? How is RAM different from ROM? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the nuts and bolts of RAM.

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TechStuff's Predictions for 2012 Dec 28, 2011

Which companies will thrive in 2012 and which ones might fail? What gadget will capture everyone's attention? Who will make the most ridiculous prediction? Join your favorite tech gurus as they peer into the future of tech.

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2011 Year In Review Dec 26, 2011

What were the big stories in tech in 2011? What were the major surprises? What could this mean for 2012? Join your favorite tech gurus for a look back on the year in tech -- and a look forward into 2012.

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2011 Prediction Results Dec 21, 2011

What were the big stories in tech in 2011? What were the major surprises? What could this mean for 2012? Join your favorite tech gurus for a look back on the year in tech -- and a look forward into 2012.

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TechStuff Gets Caught in a Blizzard Dec 19, 2011

When was Blizzard Entertainment founded? What are some of Blizzard's most famous games? Which Blizzard games never made it out of development? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the history, present and future of Blizzard Entertainment.

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TechStuff's Two Bits on 32-bit and 64-bit Systems Dec 14, 2011

What is the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit system? What is a data bus? Is a 64-bit system always faster than a 32-bit system? Join Jonathan and Chris as they give you their two bits on, well, bits.

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TechStuff Looks For Abandonware Dec 12, 2011

What is abandonware? Can you acquire abandonware legally? What does copyright law have to do with abandonware? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the basics of abandonware, how it occurs and what it means for software users.

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TechStuff Gets on a SOPA Box Dec 07, 2011

What is SOPA and PROTECT IP? What sort of power would these pieces of legislation give to private companies? Could they break the Internet? Join Jonathan and Chris as they delve into the details -- and controversy -- of SOPA and PROTECT IP.

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The Story of Facebook Dec 05, 2011

What's the controversy about the founding of Facebook? Where did Facebook come from? How long did it take before Facebook became a success? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris delve into the history -- and controversy -- of Facebook.

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TechStuff withdraws from the ATM Nov 30, 2011

Who invented the automated teller machine? How do ATMs keep track of your money? What is an ATM skimmer? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a deeper look at the past and present tech of ATMs.

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TechStuff Looks at Night Vision Nov 28, 2011

What are the two main types of night vision? How can you see heat? Why do some night vision systems only display in monochromatic green? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the tech behind night vision.

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The Story of Nintendo, Part 2 Nov 23, 2011

When did Nintendo get into the video game business? Who is Shigero Miyamoto? What is Nintendo’s current place in the video game industry? Join Jonathan and Chris for the second part of their Nintendo series.

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The Story of Nintendo, Part 1 Nov 21, 2011

When was Nintendo founded? What did Nintendo make originally? How did Nintendo avoid financial trouble in the 1960s? Join Chris and Jonathan as they tackle on gaming's greatest giants in this podcast.

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TechStuff Adjusts the Thermostat Nov 16, 2011

What are the parts of a thermostat? How do bimetallic thermometers work? What is a mercury switch? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the mechanics of thermostats. Tune in to learn what happens when you flip that mysterious switch on the wall.

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TechStuff Watches Youtube Nov 14, 2011

Who created YouTube? When was it founded? How much video is uploaded to YouTube every minute? Join Jonathan and Chris as they dive into the depths of YouTube in this episode of TechStuff.

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TechStuff takes a bite out of Ice Cream Sandwich Nov 09, 2011

What’s new with Android? Will Ice Cream Sandwich reunite the smartphone and tablet versions of Android? What is Android Beam? Join Jonathan and Chris for the answers to these questions and more in this episode.

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The Story of RIM Nov 07, 2011

What is Research in Motion? What did the company do before inventing the Blackberry? Why do so many people direct criticism at RIM today? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris answer these questions and more in this long-awaited episode.

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TechStuff’s Two Cents on Micropayments Nov 02, 2011

What is a micropayment? Why did Web advertising win out over micropayments? What services currently use micropayments? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a close look at the nuts and bolts of micropayment.

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TechStuff Looks at iOS 5 Oct 31, 2011

What’s new with iOS 5? What is Siri? Why is it a good idea to wait a few days after launch before upgrading your OS? Join Chris and Jonathan as TechStuff takes a closer look at IOS 5.

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How Metal Detectors Work Oct 26, 2011

What are the three types of metal detectors? How do metal detectors use electromagnetism to detect stuff? What kind of stuff can create interference when using a metal detector? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explore the technology behind metal detectors.

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TechStuff Stares at Laser Eye Surgery Oct 24, 2011

How does laser eye surgery work? How does the human eye work? What types of eye problems can laser eye surgery correct? Join Jonathan and Chris for a closer look at laser eye surgery.

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TechStuff Ponders an Enigma Oct 19, 2011

What was the Enigma machine? What is a cipher? How did the Enigma machine work? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more about cryptography.

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TechStuff Looks at OS X Lion Oct 17, 2011

What’s new with the Lion version of Mac OS X? How does Apple’s newest operating system compare to Windows? What are some of the obscure features in Mac OS X Lion? Tune in to learn more in this episode.

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TechStuff Looks at Windows 8 Oct 12, 2011

How is Windows 8 different from earlier versions of Windows? What’s up with the touch-screen interface? Are computer and mobile operating systems converging? Tune in to learn more about Windows 8 in this episode of TechStuff.

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One More Thing Oct 10, 2011

The demise of Steve Jobs has left the world in shock: Consumers, fans and critics have paid homage to the impact Jobs made on numerous industries. In this episode, the guys look back on the work of Steve Jobs -- and how he has influenced their own lives.

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What can quantum computers do? Oct 05, 2011

How is the quantum world different from the world of classical physics? What are the challenges of building a quantum computer? What kind of problems could quantum computers tackle? Tune in to find out.

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Slow Motion Film and High Speed Photography Oct 03, 2011

How does film work? What are the basic parts of a camera? How can you take a photo of a high-speed subject and get a clear picture? Tune in as Chris and Jonathan break down the tech behind slow motion and high speed photography.

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The Worst Video Games of All Time Sep 28, 2011

What makes a bad video game? Which video game was voted on by our listeners as the worst of all time? Which games do the hosts think count as the worst of all time? Tune in and learn more in the first crowdsourced episode of TechStuff.

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The Patent Wars Sep 26, 2011

Did you know that a company's prime business can be nothing more than buying, selling and licensing patents? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris look at the nature of patents and patent wars.

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What’s Next for Apple? Sep 21, 2011

Why is Apple so closely identified with Steve Jobs? Who is taking over now that Steve Jobs has resigned? Will Apple maintain its position in the electronics market without Steve Jobs? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in this podcast.

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Googorola Sep 19, 2011

Why is Google interested in Motorola Mobility? Did Motorola make the first cell phone? What will other Android handset manufacturers do if Google buys Motorola Mobility? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.

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The History of Texas Instruments - Part Two Sep 14, 2011

Did Texas Instruments invent the first handheld calculator? What were some of the consumer products released by Texas Instruments? In the second installment of this two-part series, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the company's evolution.

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The History of Texas Instruments - Part One Sep 12, 2011

In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris explore the history of Texas Instruments, from the story of its founder to its core business. Tune in to learn how Texas Instruments pioneered transistor research and development in the first part of this series.

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The Curious Case of the HP TouchPad Sep 07, 2011

How long was the TouchPad on the market before HP decided to stop making them? What is the fate of the webOS operating system? Is this how Palm ends, not with a bang but with a whimper? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris tackle the demise of the TouchPad.

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The Post-PC Era Sep 05, 2011

Why did an IBM executive claim we've entered the post-PC era? What does the post-PC era actually mean? Join Chris and Jonathan as they tackle the idea of a post-PC world in this episode.

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How Electronic Publishing Works Aug 31, 2011

Consumers are increasingly purchasing books in a digital format. But what is the role of a publisher in this changing industry? How does this differ from traditional publishing? What are the challenges facing publishers in this era? Tune in to learn more.

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How Solar Panels Work Aug 29, 2011

Solar panels have loads of potential -- but how do they work, exactly, and why aren't they more widespread? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the mechanics of solar panels, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of this technology.

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How Theremins Work Aug 24, 2011

So what exactly is a theremin? It's got an unmistakably unique sound, and it's one of the world's first electronic musical instruments. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore all things theremin, from the story of its inventor to playing techniques.

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Tech and the UK Riots Aug 22, 2011

During the recent riots, looters used technology to coordinate their activities. But which technologies did the rioters depend on the most? Is shutting down communications systems ever a good idea? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more.

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Anonymity Aug 17, 2011

Is it possible that privacy is becoming less of a social norm? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore how the internet and online social networks have influenced changing attitudes about personal privacy. Tune in to learn more.

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Digital Theft Aug 15, 2011

Although digital storage has several obvious benefits, files stored on hard drives and online can still be stolen by savvy thieves. But how? Tune in to learn more about digital theft.

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What will the Internet be like in 5 years? Aug 10, 2011

In a relatively short amount of time, the internet has expanded across the globe and quickly evolved into a world-changing force. But what will it be like in the future? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the possible future of the internet.

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What is a router? Aug 08, 2011

Routers are common in offices and homes across the planet, but what do they actually do? What is network address translation? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down the science behind routers.

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Electronics 101: Logic Gates Aug 03, 2011

What is a logic gate? To answer this question, we'll need to start with the binary system. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the function of logic gates and a nifty little thing called Boolean logic.

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Air Conditioners Aug 01, 2011

Air conditioners are a nifty -- and sometime life-saving -- invention, but how does an air conditioner make air cooler? What does a compressor do? What’s a swamp cooler? Tune in for answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.

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Google+ Jul 27, 2011

Now that Google+ is live (though still in beta), people around the world are clamoring for more information about the social network. Join Jonathan and Chris as they tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding Google+.

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What does NASA's Mission Control do? Jul 25, 2011

Reaching space is difficult, and returning safely is even trickier. Luckily for astronauts, Mission Control follows each shuttle launch in minute detail, and they're on standby to tackle any imaginable problem. Tune in to learn more about exploring space.

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TechStuff Looks at the iCloud Jul 20, 2011

As digital content trends toward cloud storage, every company worth its salt is aiming to snag a piece of the action -- and Apple is no exception. But what exactly is Apple iCloud? Is it a musical streaming service? How much will it cost when it launches?

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What's in Google Wallet? Jul 18, 2011

Google Wallet wants to turn your smartphone into a payment system. So how can you pay for things using your cell phone? Is Google Wallet a threat to other services? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explain how Google Wallet works.

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The Tech of Firefighting Jul 13, 2011

Firefighters are an invaluable part of every community, but how does firefighting work? What tech will you find on a fire truck? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the technology behind firefighting.

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Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth? Jul 11, 2011

Could we blow up an asteroid like in the movie Armageddon? Join Jonathan and Chris as they tackle what may become one of Earth's most important questions: What do we need to do to be better prepared for an asteroid impact?

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TechStuff Tours the Space Shuttle Jul 06, 2011

Inspired by some listener mail, Jonathan and Chris decide to take a closer look at the history -- and future -- of space shuttles. Tune in to learn more about the future of space exploration.

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What are Bitcoins? Jul 04, 2011

Bitcoin is a digital currency, and it has no backing central bank or government. Instead, this decentralized currency relies on a peer-to-peer network. Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a look at the concept behind Bitcoin.

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Electronics 101: How Accelerometers Work Jun 29, 2011

In this episode of Chris and Jonathan's series on electronics, the guys take a look at the handy devices called accelerometers. As you might assume from the name, these instruments measure acceleration -- but how do they work? Tune in to find out.

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Can you make a living playing games? Jun 27, 2011

For video game buffs, it seems like the deal of a lifetime: What if you could play games for a living? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at what it takes to become a professional gamer -- and how it might not be as fun as it sounds.

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The IPv6 Switchover Jun 22, 2011

Communication on the internet occurs via small packets of data routed across networks. The packets of data don't make much sense without some way to re-assemble them. Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explore the changing nature of internet protocol.

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TechStuff Tackles Minecraft Jun 20, 2011

Minecraft took the gamin world by storm -- but what exactly is it, and what makes this game so special? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at Minecraft, including how players can build virtual computers in the game.

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Tech Rivalries: Google vs. the World Jun 15, 2011

Google's a lot more than a search engine. Their business interests are tremendously varied and continually expanding -- meaning they've become involved in more than their fair share of rivalries. But who are Google's rivals, exactly? Tune in to find out.

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Eureka! Archimedes! Jun 13, 2011

Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at the works of Archimedes -- including his historically famous, controversial death ray design.

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What is gamification? Jun 08, 2011

Gamification is exactly what it sounds like -- adding an aspect of gameplay to an activity. So why would someone add a game layer on top of an application or service -- and how old is gamification, exactly? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more.

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The Current Wars Jun 06, 2011

Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla were both pioneers of electricity. However, the two both advocated differing forms of electric power: Direct current and alternating current. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the infamous current war.

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What is Arduino? Jun 01, 2011

Most people have heard about open source software -- but what about open source hardware? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a closer look at the open source phenomenon known as Arduino.

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SXSW Interactive 2011 May 30, 2011

Today the TechStuff guys are heading west. And also south. Well, to be absolutely accurate, they're heading to SXSW, one the most popular annual conferences in the United States. But what is it, exactly, and what goes on there? Tune in to learn more.

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How Radio Works May 25, 2011

Radios are fascinating -- but how do they work? In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris tackle some of the fundamental processes of radio. Tune in to learn more about radio waves, radio stations and more.

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The PSN Fiasco May 23, 2011

What happened to the PlayStation Network? Is credit card fraud the worst thing that could happen to you? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explain the recent hacks of the PlayStation Network, and how these hacks may affect you.

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What are QR codes? May 18, 2011

How do QR codes store information? What’s the difference between a QR code and a barcode? Why did it take so long for QR codes to take off? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down QR codes in this podcast.

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What is the Deep Flight Challenger? May 16, 2011

What is the Deep Flight Challenger? What sort of technology do scientists use to explore these environments? What are the challenges of exploring the deep parts of the ocean? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a deeper look at the Deep Sea Challenger.

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TechStuff Episode 300 May 11, 2011

Why do we use programming languages? How many programming languages are there? Why do we need more than one programming language? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in TechStuff's 300th episode.

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How the Nintendo 3DS Works May 09, 2011

Like Nintendo's DS and DS Lite, the 3DS is a hand-held gaming device -- with a big twist: This device features 3D technology. Tune in as Chris and Jonathan break down the tech behind the 3DS, and how it lets gamers play in 3D without pesky glasses.

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The History of IBM: Part 3 May 04, 2011

In the third installment of Chris and Jonathan's series on the history of IBM, the guys examine IBM's evolution after 1981. Listen in to learn more about the history of one of the world's most well-known computing companies.

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The History of IBM: Part 2 May 02, 2011

What products did IBM introduce to the market, and how was IBM involved with the space race? In the second episode of this continuing series on IBM, Jonathan and Chris explore IBM's evolution through the fifties to the present day. Tune in and learn more.

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The History of IBM: Part 1 Apr 27, 2011

While most computer users have heard of IBM, many don't know the company's history -- and it's a long story. So long, in fact, that Chris and Jonathan can't cover it in one show. Tune in and learn about IBM in the first part of this series.

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Intel's Tick-Tock Strategy Apr 25, 2011

Since 2007, Intel has used the Tick Tock strategy to improve their microprocessors. When the company's in 'tick' mode, it focuses on building smaller transistors. In 'tock' mode, it concentrates on maximizing power and speed. Why? Tune in to learn more.

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What makes Gorilla Glass strong? Apr 20, 2011

In addition to being scratch- and impact-resistant, Gorilla Glass is also incredibly thin -- it's not your typical glass, to say the least. But what sets it apart from ordinary glass? Tune in to learn more in this episode.

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How the Epsilon E-mail Hack Worked Apr 18, 2011

Epsilon is the world's largest permission-based email marketer. Other companies use Epsilon to promote their business -- which means that Epsilon has loads of email addresses. So how did their database get hacked? Tune in and learn more.

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Who invented the radio? Apr 13, 2011

How many people were involved in radio’s invention? Did Marconi really use 17 of Tesla’s patents? Was radio’s true inventor a farmer who kept his work locked in a shed? In this podcast, the guys explore the fascinating history of the radio.

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TechStuff Tackles the Amazon Cloud Player Apr 11, 2011

More and more companies are looking for innovative ways to incorporate cloud computing, and Amazon is no exception. Tune in and learn more as Jonathan and Chris catch you up to date on Amazon's Cloud Player.

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TechStuff Tackles the StarWars Program Apr 06, 2011

In this episode, the guys hop into the WayBack machine and travel to October 4th, 1967 -- the date of the of the Sputnik launch -- and trace the growth of the Cold War space race, which eventually led to the Star Wars program. Tune in to learn more.

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Don't Be a Cyberbully! Apr 04, 2011

Bullying is an age-old institution, but internet access has added a new layer to this pattern of repeated intimidation, harassment and ridicule. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan take a closer look at the phenomenon known as cyberbullying.

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What are chiptunes? Mar 30, 2011

Think of chiptunes as the merger between hacking and the 8-bit sound effects of classic video games. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore the modification, know-how and hacking needed to transform 8-bit video game sounds into original music.

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How Nuclear Reactors Work Mar 28, 2011

The disasters in Japan severely damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the tech behind nuclear reactors. Tune in to learn more about nuclear power -- and why preventing meltdowns is so important.

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How Seismological Equipment Works Mar 23, 2011

Earthquakes are one of Earth's deadliest natural disasters. For centuries scientists have tried to predict the movements of tectonic plates before their movement reaches dangerous levels. So how do we actually measure earthquakes? Tune in to find out.

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The History of Music in Video Games Mar 21, 2011

Video game systems have evolved at an extraordinary pace, and this evolution includes audio as well as video. In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan recount the growth of video game music, from its origins to the work of modern-day composers.

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Geotagging and Privacy Mar 16, 2011

Geotagging allows users to add geographical data to their digital updates, such as tweets or Facebook posts. While geotagging is becoming increasingly popular, some experts have serious concerns about the safety of this practice. Tune in to learn more.

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How Lasers Work Mar 14, 2011

Inspired by a listener suggestion, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind lasers -- how does a laser differ from ordinary light, for example? Even more importantly, how do lasers actually work? Tune in to find out.

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What is Stuxnet? Mar 09, 2011

Officially, no one knows where Stuxnet came from. However, this software seems to be state-sponsored and built to attack very specific types of hardware. So what is Stuxnet, really? Join the guys as they get to the bottom of this mysterious malware.

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New Media Success Stories Mar 07, 2011

It's no secret that the old rules concerning entertainment and business have changed in the age of the internet, but questions remain. How exactly have these rules changed, for example, and who has profited from this new paradigm? Tune in and learn more.

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The Sega Saga Mar 02, 2011

Sega began in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1940. Originally named Standard Games, this company originally made coin-operated amusements. Tune in as Chris and Jonathan recount the storied history of the Sega corporation in this podcast.

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Social Media Faux Pas Feb 28, 2011

The explosive growth of social media has triggered startling innovations - but it's also created unprecedented opportunities for social faux pas or embarrassing statements. Tune in as the guys break down social media faux pas (and how to avoid them).

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Apple TV Feb 23, 2011

When Apple decided to bridge the gap between computers and televisions, they came up with Apple TV. But what exactly is it? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan examine the pros, cons and features of Apple TV.

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Sports Cameras Feb 21, 2011

Sports fans know that referees are fallible, and it's not uncommon to see fans loudly protesting controversial calls. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the camera technology used to eliminate the errors of human referees.

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USB vs. Lightpeak Feb 16, 2011

The universal serial bus, or USB, was meant to simplify the complicated world of computer peripheral connections. To be fair, USB has done well in this market -- but could a new standard loom on the horizon? Tune in to learn more.

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Shutting Off the Internet Feb 14, 2011

During the ousting of Egyptian President Mubarak, the government cut off internet access across Egypt. Could other governments make the same move? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at governmental control of the internet.

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TechStuff vs. BattleBots Feb 09, 2011

In 1992, Marc Thorpe had a vision: What if people could build their own robots, and pit them against others? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the history of Robot Wars and BattleBots.

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The History of Palm Feb 07, 2011

Palm Computing was founded in 1992, before the tech world was inundated with PDAs. Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the evolution of Palm's products -- as well as the stories of the many companies that, at one or another, owned Palm.

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The Dot Com Crash Feb 02, 2011

When the web went mainstream, consumers and business owners alike were thrilled by the potential of this new, virtual frontier. Every start-up seemed an IPO away from taking the world by storm. So what went wrong? Tune in to find out.

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Elevators in Space Jan 31, 2011

The current means used to launch space ships is, to say the least, expensive. Could carbon nanotubes allow humans to build an elevator into space? Tune in to learn more about space elevators -- and the writer who originally envisioned them.

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Elementary, My Dear Watson Jan 26, 2011

For years the scientists at IBM have been attempting to build the world's best question-answering supercomputer: Watson. But what exactly is Watson, and what makes it different from other supercomputers? Tune in and find out.

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The Verizon iPhone Shakes Things Up Jan 24, 2011

For years iPhone users have waited for Apple to break their exclusivity deal with AT&T. It looks as though their wishes will come true this year -- Verizon has announced that it will begin carrying the iPhone. Tune in to learn more.

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The CES 2011 Roundup Jan 19, 2011

Fresh from his adventures at the Consumer Electronics Show, Jonathan recounts some of the most interesting tech on display at the event. Tune in and learn more in this podcast featuring guest host Matt, from The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.

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TechStuff Looks at the iPod Jan 17, 2011

The iPod is one of the most popular portable music players in the world, but it certainly wasn't the first. In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan take a closer look at rise of the iPod, from the early days of MP3 players to iPod touch (and more).

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What is a rootkit? Jan 12, 2011

If a hacker installs a rootkit on your computer, you could be in big trouble. But why? In this podcast, the guys break down the basics of rootkits, from what they are to what they do -- and how you can stop them.

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How MRIs Work Jan 10, 2011

Magnetic resonance imagining, or MRI, is a noninvasive technique used to diagnose everything from torn ligaments to tumors. But how does it work? Tune in and find out in this episode of TechStuff.

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TechStuff Looks at OnLive Jan 05, 2011

Do you have a craving for video games but no console? If so, OnLive might be the service for you. Tune in to learn how OnLive (theoretically) lets you play any game you'd like with nothing more than a subscription and a dependable internet connection.

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TechStuff Looks at Chrome OS Jan 03, 2011

Jonathan and Chris take a look at the features, pros and cons, and potential of Chrome OS -- Google's not-yet-released, cloud-based operating system -- in this episode.

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TechStuff Looks Back at the Tech of 2010 Dec 29, 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, Chris and Jonathan take a look at the technology of 2010. Did their predictions pan out? Listen in to learn what surprised, disappointed or impressed our experts over the past year.

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Why is WikiLeaks important? Dec 28, 2010

Many people were surprised by how quickly the conflict between business, government and wikileaks escalated into virtual warfare, but what does it mean for the future? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris recount the recent history of Wikileaks.

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TechStuff Predictions 2011 Dec 22, 2010

Is 2011 the year of the tablet? Will warfare expand to the virtual sphere? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris give you their top predictions for the upcoming tech trends of 2011.

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What happened to BBSes? Dec 20, 2010

Before millions of people strolled around checking Facebook on their smartphones, bulletin-board systems connected computer users across the world. So what happened to these precursors of the Internet when the Web went mainstream? Tune in and find out.

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2010 Predictions Follow-Up Dec 15, 2010

Predictions are a risky business, but that hasn't stopped Chris and Jonathan from making predictions each year. In this episode, the guys look back at their correct (and incorrect) predictions for 2010.

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Movie Making: Sound on Film Dec 13, 2010

In this episode of TechStuff's continuing series on the technology of film, Chris and Jonathan take a closer look at the process of putting sound on film. Delve into the history of film-making and the story of auditory innovation in this episode.

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RockMelt Enters the Browser Wars Dec 08, 2010

The average Internet user already has several choices when it comes to browsers, so what makes RockMelt special? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the latest challenger in the browser wars -- and how it differs from the competition.

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Game On: Computers vs. Humans Dec 06, 2010

Whether it's the story of John Henry or Kasparov and IBM's Deep Blue, humanity loves to hear about a showdown between man and machine. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore some of the famous competitions between humans and computers.

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The MySpace Story (So Far) Dec 01, 2010

When MySpace hit the Internet, Friendster was the dominant social media network. Yet MySpace usurped Friendster's position and became number one -- until the emergence of Facebook, that is. Tune in to learn more about the past and future of MySpace.

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Demystifying the Bloom Box Nov 29, 2010

Will the Bloom Box become the power source of the future? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology behind the Bloom Box, how it works and what it may mean for the future of power.

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Spotlight on Alan Turing Nov 24, 2010

Alan Turing is often hailed as a genius, but why? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris trace the life, trials and astonishing breakthroughs of Alan Turing. Tune in to learn more about Turing's work and influence on history.

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Did John Titor travel through time? Nov 22, 2010

From 2000 to 2001 someone calling himself John Titor claimed to have traveled to the past from the year 2036. His predictions caused a flurry of conspiracy theories, but whatever happened to him? Tune in to get Chris and Jonathan's take in this podcast.

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Why are rare Earth metals important? Nov 17, 2010

Rare earth metals are a crucial component in many electronic devices, but what exactly are they? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the fact and fiction about rare earth metals -- and why they're so important.

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Rechargeable Batteries: Pros and Cons Nov 15, 2010

If rechargeable batteries are so great, then how come they haven't replaced all disposable models? In this podcast, the guys take a closer look at the technology behind rechargeable batteries. Tune in and learn more.

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How Batteries Work Nov 10, 2010

Nowadays, batteries are everywhere -- but what exactly are they? How do they work? In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan break down the history of batteries, their uses and the chemistry involved.

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A TechStuff Tour of Bill Gates's House Nov 08, 2010

As one of the world's most wealthy and influential men, Bill Gates can afford to have some of the finer things in life -- including an amazing mansion in California. Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a closer look at the futuristic home of Bill Gates.

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The Ethics of Piracy Nov 03, 2010

You've heard of honor among thieves, but are there ethics among pirates? Each year, millions of people illegally download content and software without paying a dime. In this episode, the guys explore ethics (or lack thereof) in digital piracy.

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Are self-driving cars a good idea? Nov 01, 2010

For decades people have dreamed of utopian, gridlock-free traffic, filled with self-driving cars. Could this science-fiction standby become reality? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at self-driving cars.

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The Duke Nukem Forever Saga Oct 27, 2010

Duke Nukem 3D took the gaming world by storm in 1996, and fans clamored for a sequel. By 1997 the game-makers announced the development of a game called Duke Nukem Forever. Tune in to learn more, including why it still hasn't been released.

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What happened to Cuil? Oct 25, 2010

In 2008, Cuil was hailed as the first serious potential rival to Google's search engine. With an employee roster of former Google employees and a supposedly superior search function, Cuil looked set to succeed. So what went wrong? Tune in to learn more.

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Can another tablet challenge the iPad? Oct 20, 2010

Jonathan and Chris have been following the iPad since it was little more than a rumor on the Internet -- but now that the iPad is out, will a competitor challenge its success? Listen in to learn more about the iPad's potential rivals.

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How Facial Recognition Technology Works Oct 18, 2010

Human beings are great at recognizing faces, but historically, computers haven't had much luck replicating this ability. How can we teach computers to recognize faces? In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris tackle the weird world of facial recognition.

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Is technology rotting our brains? Oct 13, 2010

Since the internet allows users to access an enormous amount of data, it is theoretically possible for an individual to learn almost anything. Yet some experts believe this technology is adversely affecting the human mind -- especially the attention span.

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What's the deal with the Facebook Phone? Oct 11, 2010

According to recent rumors, Facebook may be secretly building a software platform for smartphones of the future. Could the rumors be true? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the possible motivations for this move. Tune in to learn more.

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Why do we need early adopters? Oct 06, 2010

When new products emerge, early adopters are the first folks in line. They provide vital information to other customers, most of whom don't want to buy something right away. Learn more about early adopters -- and why they're important -- in this podcast.

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What makes a good gaming PC? Oct 04, 2010

If you own a personal computer dedicated to gaming, you know the habit can become surprisingly expensive. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris explore the costs involved with playing the latest and greatest PC games -- and how to build your own machine.

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How Sonar Works Sep 29, 2010

Sonar uses sound to gauge the distance between objects. Although most people associate sonar with submarines, humans use sonar for a lot more than underwater navigation. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a look at the mechanics behind sonar.

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The Story of the Gatling Gun Sep 27, 2010

When Richard Jordan Gatling invented the Gatling gun, he revolutionized wartime firepower. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the history of firepower and the principles behind the Gatling gun.

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TechSword & LaserStuff at Dragon*Con Sep 22, 2010

In this episode, Chris and Jonathan travel to Dragon*Con and meet with Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont, the hosts of the Sword and Laser podcast. Tune in to get an inside look at how podcasting works, and catch a few tech predictions along the way.

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What are phone phreaks? Sep 20, 2010

Would you believe that people used to make free calls by using a plastic whistle? In the days before the Internet, phone phreaks explored every nook and cranny of the phone system. But what were they up to, and how did they do it? Tune in to find out.

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How Railroad Crossing Signals Work Sep 15, 2010

Every driver has seen a railroad crossing -- the iconic system of bars, lights and warning bells designed to keep cars away from trains. But how do they actually work? In this episode, the guys explore the technology powering railroad crossing signals.

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How to Permanently Delete Files Sep 13, 2010

Are you really deleting a file when you move it to the trashcan or recycle bin? The answer might surprise you. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris break down the actions you need to take to recover -- or permanently delete -- your files.

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3-D Movie-Making Tech Sep 08, 2010

There's been a huge resurgence in three-dimensional special effects in the world of film -- but how do these effects work? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind 3-D technology.

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How can the sun affect my electronics? Sep 06, 2010

As the sun reaches the apex of its eleven-year cycle, its magnetic activity increases and could pose a threat for some electronics -- especially satellites. In this episode, the guys break down the science behind solar flares and coronal mass ejections.

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The Great Video Game Crash Sep 01, 2010

Beginning in 1972, the home video game craze took the United States by storm. With tons of companies producing increasingly sophisticated machines, it looked like home gaming was the wave of the future -- so what went wrong? Tune in and learn more.

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The Rise and Fall of the Video Arcade Aug 30, 2010

Whatever happened to the video game arcade? In recent years, many video game arcades have closed or evolved to cope with an increasingly sophisticated home console market. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the rise and fall of video game arcades.

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How to do Research Online Aug 25, 2010

Chris and Jonathan share tips for conducting effective online research, from using Boolean operators to finding reliable sources, in this episode.

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What is Surround Sound? Aug 23, 2010

Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of surround-sound home theater systems, from stereophonic sound to subwoofers, in this episode.

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School Tech and the Classroom of the Future Aug 18, 2010

As part of their continuing series on technology and education, Jonathan and Chris speculate about future school technology and discuss the tools (and techniques) that you might find in classrooms of the future in this episode.

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Will technology revolutionize education? Aug 16, 2010

In this episode, Jonathan and Chris have an interesting discussion about how technology affects the quality of education -- and why people will always be an integral part of the education process.

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How Jailbreaking Works Aug 11, 2010

Jailbreaking is a way of hacking an iPhone, iPad or other iDevice that allows the user to access third-party apps. Chris and Jonathan explain how jailbreaking works in this episode.

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The Tech of Making Money Aug 09, 2010

In this episode, Jonathan and Chris delve into the history of monetary systems and the various technologies that go into creating currency.

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How Data Recovery Works Aug 04, 2010

Hard drives fail for various reasons, but how do you access your data when they do? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore various data recovery methods, from strange home remedies to professional services and software, in this episode.

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Oil Drilling Tech Aug 02, 2010

Jonathan and Chris highlight the simple and sophisticated technologies that are used for land-based and offshore oil drilling and extraction in this episode.

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The Tech of Doctor Who Jul 28, 2010

In this episode, Jonathan, Chris and a special guest get their geek on as they chat about the technology, canon and chameleon-like characters of the long-running British television series "Doctor Who."

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Profile on Midway Games Jul 26, 2010

In this episode, Jonathan and Chris detail the rise and fall of Midway Games, a company that was once a major player in the video/arcade game business.

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How Hard Drives Work Jul 21, 2010

Hard disks first appeared on the scene in the 1950s, and they've evolved a great deal since then. Jonathan and Chris take a hard look at the history and evolution of hard drive technology in this episode.

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The Tech of Making Movies, Part Two Jul 19, 2010

In part two of their series on movie-making technology, Jonathan and Chris turn their focus to post-production and the evolution of movie editing.

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The Tech of Making Movies, Part One Jul 14, 2010

Jonathan and Chris take a look at the technology that's used to make movies, from movie cameras to Steadicams, in the first episode of a two-part series.

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What's new with iOS 4? Jul 12, 2010

In a companion piece to their episode on the iPhone 4, Jonathan and Chris tackle a related topic: the iOS 4, the mobile operating system that runs on the newest version of the iPhone and some other Apple devices.

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What does an Imagineer do? Jul 07, 2010

Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss the philosophy behind Disney's Imagineering program, how Imagineers set the standard for amusement park attraction design and Disney's Haunted Mansion ride.

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How the iPhone 4 Works Jul 05, 2010

In response to numerous listener requests, Jonathan and Chris give you the skinny on the new features and hardware of the recently released iPhone 4 in this episode.

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What does Web 2.0 mean? Jun 30, 2010

Web 2.0 is a term that emerged after the dot-com crash of 2000. There's some debate, however, about what it actually means. Jonathan and Chris define Web 2.0 and discuss the evolution of the World Wide Web in this episode.

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What is DRM? Jun 28, 2010

Digital rights management often gets a bad name, but it isn't just about copy protection. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris break down the debate surrounding copy protection -- and also explore the different facets of DRM. Tune in and learn more.

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Does Facebook hate privacy? Jun 23, 2010

Facebook has caught a lot of flak recently because of controversial changes to their privacy settings. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explain what the big deal is with Facebook and privacy.

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How Fuel Cells Work Jun 21, 2010

A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device; it turns chemical energy into elecrical energy. Jonathan and Chris discuss fuel cells in detail -- from their origins to why they're not practical for general use yet -- in this episode.

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What the heck is Google TV? Jun 16, 2010

Google recently announced Google TV, a platform that aims to marry TV and the Web. It's not the first company to offer Internet television, but will it be the most successful? Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at Google TV in this episode.

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Are random number generators possible? Jun 14, 2010

Many random number generators you'll find online don't produce truly random values. Jonathan and Chris explain the difference between true random number generators and pseudo-random number generators in this episode.

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What is Usenet? Jun 09, 2010

Usenet is a global, online discussion system that predates the World Wide Web and is still around today. Jonathan and Chris discuss the system in detail, from its origins to its current status, in this episode.

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What were online service providers? Jun 07, 2010

In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss online service providers, which were popular content providers before the World Wide Web took over.

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What is IRC? Jun 02, 2010

In this listener-inspired episode, Jonathan and Chris chat about Internet Relay Chat (IRC), a chat protocol that predates the World Wide Web.

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Pandora Radio and the Music Genome Project May 31, 2010

Pandora is an Internet radio service that provides personalized musical content, based on input from users and a unique analysis system called the Music Genome Project. Jonathan and Chris explain how both work in this episode.

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200 Years in Tech May 26, 2010

In this 200th episode spectacular, Jonathan and Chris tackle an ambitious topic: The most important technological innovations and inventions of the last 200 years, from steam-powered locomotives to the World Wide Web.

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Was Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer? May 24, 2010

In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss Ada Lovelace, daughter of the infamous Lord Byron and widely considered to be the first computer programmer.

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How Plasma Torches Work May 19, 2010

Plasma torches are tools that harness the power of plasma, the fourth state of matter, for various purposes, from cutting metal to waste disposal. Learn more about plasma cutters and plasma waste converters in this episode.

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How does Google get traffic information for Google Maps? May 17, 2010

Google collects data from cell phone users like you to create a database of traffic information for Google Maps. Jonathan and Chris discuss the pros and cons of traffic monitoring tools in this episode.

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How Laser Tag Games Work May 12, 2010

Laser tag systems, which have been around since the 70s and 80s, don't typically use real lasers. Jonathan and Chris discuss the history of laser tag systems and how they work in this episode.

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How Traffic Lights Work May 10, 2010

We often take traffic lights for granted, but regulating the flow of traffic takes a lot of planning and technology. Jonathan and Chris detail the technology behind traffic lights in this episode.

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Do ear buds cause hearing loss? May 05, 2010

In general, headphones for audio devices increase your risk of damaged hearing, but this is especially true of ear buds. Learn more about how we hear sound and why ear buds can so easily damage your hearing in this episode.

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How Microchips Are Made May 03, 2010

A microchip is an integrated circuit that you'll find in all sorts of electronic devices, but how is it made? Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of the complex, delicate process of microchip making in this episode.

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Air Traffic Control Technology Apr 28, 2010

Prompted by a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of air traffic control technology in this episode.

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What do video game testers do? Apr 26, 2010

If you love video games, playing them for money probably seems like a dream job. But testing video games is serious business and can be quite unglamorous. Jonathan and Chris discuss what video game testers really do in this episode.

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Are cyborgs just science fiction? Apr 21, 2010

Cyborgs, organisms that incorporate both biological and mechanical parts, are a staple in science fiction stories. But do they exist in real life? Jonathan and Chris talk about the current status of cybernetic technology in this episode.

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How the Wii Remote Works Apr 19, 2010

Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of how the Nintendo Wii's motion-sensitive controller, the Wii remote, works -- and why it's so popular with hackers -- in this episode.

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The Tech of 1510 Apr 14, 2010

We don't tend to think of the inventions of the middle ages as technology; but back then, they were definitely considered high-tech. Chris and Jonathan check out some medieval tech in this listener-inspired episode.

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Can a machine be conscious? Apr 12, 2010

Machines can perform complex tasks, but does this mean they are conscious entities? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss what defines artificial consciousness -- and whether it's truly possible.

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How Lightsabers Work Apr 07, 2010

Jonathan and Chris discuss the most famous weapon in the "Star Wars" universe -- the lightsaber -- in this episode of TechStuff.

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What is multi-boot? Apr 05, 2010

Jonathan and Chris discuss multi-booting, from how computers boot up in general to partitioning a hard drive to allow room for multiple operating systems, in this episode.

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What is distributed computing? Mar 31, 2010

Sometimes using a single computer just won't cut it, and buying time on a supercomputer can be prohibitively expensive. So what do you do next? Tune in and learn more about distributed computing in this podcast.

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Whatever happened to the paperless office? Mar 29, 2010

Given today's digital technology, why do we still use paper in office settings? Jonathan and Chris discuss what happened to the paperless office -- and whether businesses will ever stop using paper completely -- in this episode.

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What is a smart grid? Mar 24, 2010

In this listener-inspired episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the differences between standard power grids and smart grids.

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Auto-Tune the TechStuff Mar 22, 2010

Jonathan and Chris discuss Auto-Tune, pitch correction software that's used to digitally smooth out and alter audio tracks, in this listener-inspired episode of TechStuff.

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TechStuff Hams It Up Mar 17, 2010

In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss amateur radio, a.k.a. "ham" radio, in detail.

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What are wikis? Mar 15, 2010

In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan explain how the web collaboration tools called wikis work and discuss the most famous wiki of all -- Wikipedia.

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How Roller Coasters Work Mar 10, 2010

Jonathan and Chris take you on a wild ride as they explore the history and technology behind roller coasters in this episode.

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What are memes? Mar 08, 2010

Although the concept of a meme -- a unit of cultural transmission -- didn't originate on the Internet, it has spread like wildfire on the Web. Learn more about Internet memes in this episode of TechStuff.

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How Pinball Machines Work Mar 03, 2010

In this episode, pinball enthusiasts Jonathan and Chris discuss the history, technology and "demise" of pinball machines.

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How Microwave Ovens Work Mar 01, 2010

Microwave ovens are ubiquitous kitchen appliances with surprising origins. Join Jonathan and Chris as they discuss the microwave oven (and stuff you shouldn't put in it) in this episode.

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The Truth about Lie Detectors Feb 24, 2010

Jonathan and Chris take a critical look at polygraph machines, commonly known as lie detectors, in this episode of TechStuff.

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Snow Leopard Overview Feb 22, 2010

Jonathan and Chris discuss Snow Leopard, Apple's latest version of the Mac operating system, in this listener-mail inspired episode of TechStuff.

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Windows 7 Overview Feb 17, 2010

In this listener-inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss and share their observations about Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7.

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What is HTML 5? Feb 16, 2010

Chris and Jonathan discuss HTML 5 -- an upgrade of the current version of HTML, the markup language that's integral to the World Wide Web -- in this episode of TechStuff.

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Valentine's Day Technology Feb 10, 2010

Jonathan and Chris share some technology that just might be a hit with your tech-savvy/geeky sweetheart in this Valentine's Day-themed episode of TechStuff.

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The Google Episode Feb 08, 2010

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris devote the podcast to discussing a little company called Google -- from its humble beginnings and unusual motto to the massive Googleplex in California.

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All About the Apple iPad Feb 03, 2010

In this listener-mail inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss the recently launched Apple iPad.

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Ghost Hunting Technology Feb 01, 2010

In this listener-mail inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss ghost hunting technology -- and ghost hunting in general -- from a skeptical perspective.

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Global Politics and the Web Jan 27, 2010

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how global politics affect the Web, focusing specifically on the recent controversy between Google and the Chinese government.

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Can social networking create social change? Jan 25, 2010

Jonathan and Chris discuss how social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook have been used to create social change -- and whether they've been effective -- in this episode of TechStuff.

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How to be Productive Online Jan 20, 2010

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss online productivity, cloud computing and various types of online productivity software.

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What is progressive scan? Jan 19, 2010

In response to a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss how televisions generate images and give a detailed explanation of how progressive scan works.

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Favorite Easter Eggs Jan 13, 2010

In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan go on a hunt for Easter eggs -- virtual ones, that is. Tune in as they discuss their favorite hidden features in a variety of mediums.

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TechStuff's Favorite Tech Movies Jan 11, 2010

In response to a listener's request, Jonathan and Chris reveal their favorite "tech" movies of all time in this episode of TechStuff.

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Sony's Portable Gaming Systems Jan 06, 2010

Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris take an in-depth look at portable gaming systems, focusing specifically on Sony's PSP (PlayStation Portable), in this episode of TechStuff.

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How Fiber Optics Work Jan 04, 2010

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how fiber optics work.

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Tech Predictions for 2010 Dec 30, 2009

Over the past year, the Techstuff crew has explored hundreds of topics, from the iPhone to Linux and everything in between -- but what will next year bring? Join Jon and Chris as they close out 2009 with a few predictions for the world of tech in 2010.

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Why is the U.S. military buying PS3? Dec 28, 2009

The US air force has purchased thousands of Playstation 3 units in order to build a supercomputer -- but how? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris examine the strategy behind this unorthodox project in this episode.

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Electronics 2: Basic Electronics Dec 23, 2009

After covering the basics of electricity in an earlier episode, Jonathan and Chris return with the sequel, examining the concept of circuits. Listen in and learn more in this episode.

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2009 Predictions Score Card Dec 21, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how the tech predictions they made a year ago, from Steve Jobs' successor to declining trade shows, have panned out.

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Electronics 1:Theory Dec 16, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris pun their way through electronic theory, from the basics of electrons to the two different types of current.

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The Future of Video Game Controllers Dec 14, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan discuss video game controllers past, present and future -- from early Atari models to Wiimotes to Project Natal.

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What are Anonymous and 4Chan? Dec 09, 2009

Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss 4Chan, the notorious image-sharing forum, and Anonymous, a loosely affiliated group of anonymous Internet users who often stage protests and actions in the real world.

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TechStuff's Favorite Tech Gifts Dec 07, 2009

In this episode, the TechStuff guys reminisce about the best tech gifts and gadgets they've been given for Christmas over the years, from robotic tanks to Star Wars toys, and what they're hoping to score this year.

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Internet Architecture Dec 02, 2009

In this episode, the TechStuff guys tackle Internet architecture, from the basic components to the complex details of servers, clients and IP addresses.

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Types of WiFi Nov 30, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris respond to listener mail and discuss some of the different types of wireless networks and standards.

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The Office of the Future Nov 25, 2009

In this episode, the TechStuff guys hop into the Way-Forward Machine to see what the Office of the Future will look like.

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What is the Year 2038 problem? Nov 23, 2009

You're probably familiar with the Y2K problem, but did you know another potential computer crisis could occur in 2038? In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss the Year 2038 problem -- and whether or not it will actually cause problems.

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DVD vs. Blu-ray Nov 18, 2009

Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss the difference between DVD and Blu-ray in this episode of TechStuff.

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Social Networking after Death Nov 16, 2009

Social networking sites are popular ways to communicate, but what happens to them when their users become deceased? Jonathan and Chris explore social networking after death in this episode of TechStuff.

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Technology Conspiracy Theories I Nov 11, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris tackle a topic often requested by listeners --- technology conspiracy theories. Tune in as they discuss all sorts of conspiratorial tech stuff, from Nicholai Tesla to the CIA running Facebook.

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What's a hackintosh? Nov 09, 2009

In response to a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris define and discuss hackintoshes, PCs that have been modified to run the Macintosh operating system.

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What does artificial intelligence mean? Nov 04, 2009

In this listener-inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris explore the topic of artificial intelligence, from definitions to current AI technology to philosophical implications.

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How Podcasting Works Nov 02, 2009

In this podtastic episode, Jonathan and Chris explore how podcasting works. Tune in as they touch on everything from how TechStuff got its start to tips for listeners who want to become podcasters themselves.

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How Shazam and Midomi Work Oct 28, 2009

Shazam and Midomi are both types of music recognition software. Tune in as the TechStuff guys compare and contrast Shazam and Midomi and explain how they both work.

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Google Waves at TechStuff Oct 26, 2009

The Google Wave is a collaborative, centralized communication tool that's still in the preview stage. Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explain where this technology came from and what it does (and what it might do some day) in this episode of TechStuff.

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Zune do you love? Oct 21, 2009

In this episode, the TechStuff guys tackle a topic often requested by listeners: the Microsoft Zune. Tune in to hear them discuss the Zune's history, features, and how it stacks up against other digital media devices.

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How Touch Screens Work Oct 19, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan tackle a "touchy" subject -- touch screens. Discover the different kinds of technology that make touch screens a reality in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Who screwed up the keyboard? Oct 14, 2009

If you've ever used a computer for typing, you've used a QWERTY keyboard. But did you know that its design is based on obsolete, inefficient technology? Learn more about the QWERTY keyboard -- and a host of other keyboards -- in this episode of TechStuff.

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Is the Apple Tablet real? Oct 12, 2009

In response to a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris wade through the conjecture, speculation and rumors surrounding the existence of the Apple Tablet in this episode of TechStuff, a podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Do Facebook apps violate your privacy? Oct 07, 2009

In the past few years, a slew of entertaining Facebook applications have been added to the social networking site. But these apps have a not-so-fun side. Find out how Facebook apps affect your privacy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Image File Types Oct 05, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at image file types. Learn more about technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Copyright strictly prohibits people from using and benefitting from other people's creative work, while creative commons is a bit more flexible. Tune in as Jonathan and Chris discuss copyright and creative commons in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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A Bundle of TV Cables Sep 28, 2009

In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan discuss all kinds of TV cables, from co-axial to composite to fiber optic. Learn more about technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Wireless Power: Myth or Reality? Sep 23, 2009

Jonathan and Chris discuss wireless power technology -- past, present and future -- in this episode of TechStuff, a podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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TechStuff Shreds on the Electric Guitar Sep 21, 2009

In this rockin' episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris delve into the electrifying world of electric guitars.

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The Sports World is All a Twitter Sep 16, 2009

These days, Twitter is everywhere -- you'll even find it in sporting events. In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how Twitter's popularity has caused many sports organizations to restrict or prohibit Twitter usage.

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What in the world is augmented reality? Sep 14, 2009

In response to a listener's query on the topic, Jonathan and Chris discuss augmented reality, a new technology that brings computer graphics into the real world. Get the scoop on augmented reality in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What is an EMP? Sep 09, 2009

An EMP, or electromagnetic pulse, is a burst of electromagnetic energy capable of knocking out electrical systems. In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how much damage a large-scale EMP could do.

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What are alternate reality games? Sep 07, 2009

Alternate reality games, or ARGs, blend the worlds of reality and fantasy. Dive deep into the world of alternate reality games with Jonathan and Chris as they discuss everything from specific games to steganography in this podcast from HowStuffworks.com.

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Making Movies with Machinima Sep 02, 2009

Machinima is machine cinema, a method of filmmaking that uses pre-existing virtual worlds and characters. Tune in as Jonathan and Chris define and discuss the details of machinima in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Stuff You Can Hook Up to Your TV Aug 31, 2009

In this episode, the TechStuff guys discuss the past, present and future of home theater devices that hook up to your tv, from the VHS/Betamax format wars to the OnLive video game platform, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Video Game Consoles Aug 26, 2009

In today's episode, the TechStuff guys weigh in on video game consoles, from the models they own to the future of gaming consoles. Learn more about technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Mega Bits, Mega Bytes & Mega Hertz Aug 24, 2009

The world of bits, bytes and hertz can be a confusing one, but Chris and Jonathan like a challenge. Tune in as they explore the differences between megabits, megabytes and megahertz in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How Airplane Technology Works Aug 19, 2009

Airplanes are full of cool technology, from sensors to satellite TV. Join the TechStuff guys as they give a basic overview of airplane technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What is a denial of service attack? Aug 17, 2009

Recently, Twitter was shut down for a few hours because of a denial of service attack. Join Chris and Jonathan as they discuss the details of denial of service attacks in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Overview of Linux Aug 12, 2009

Linux is an operating system that developers have been tinkering around with since 1994. Tune in as Jonathan and Chris delve into the history, applications and various "flavors" of Linux-based systems in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Assistive Technology Aug 10, 2009

Assistive technology includes devices and programs that help disabled people perform routine tasks that they otherwise could not. Join Jonathan and Chris as they discuss examples of assistive technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Is your cell phone a killer? Aug 05, 2009

Cell phone interference is annoying in general, but in some situations, it can be potentially deadly. Find out why hospitals and airlines tend to ban cell phones -- and how great the risk actually is -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What is Internet2? Aug 03, 2009

Internet2 is a networking consortium that has been running an advanced version of the Internet since 1996. Discover Internet2's origins, purpose and impact on the progress of the Internet in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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TechStuff's Shark Week Special Jul 29, 2009

Sharks and technology don't usually mix, but the "Bruce" models from the movie "Jaws" are a definite exception. Learn more about the mechanical sharks that have terrorized generations of movie-goers in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How does 3D printing work? Jul 27, 2009

Unlike traditional printing, 3D printing allows users to create three-dimensional objects using layers and plastic. Tune in to find out how 3D printing works, how much it costs and surprising applications for it in this podcast from HowstuffWorks.com.

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Google Voice Goes Live Jul 22, 2009

Google recently launched Google Voice, a service which promises to make telecommunicating easier and more convenient. Find out where Google Voice came from, how it works and if there are other products like it in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What's the deal with Google Street View? Jul 20, 2009

Google Street View, which offers panoramic views of a selection of streets around the world, debuted in 2007. Discover how Google gets those impressive pictures -- and what tricycles have to do with it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Computers from the Past Jul 15, 2009

Now that they've covered the future of computing, the TechStuff guys are ready to tackle computers of the past. Tune in as they explore the origins of computational devices, from the abacus to punch-card computers, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Computers of the Future Jul 13, 2009

What does the future hold for computer technology? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris tackle everything from quantum computers to DNA computers in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Creative Ways to Use Twitter Jul 08, 2009

In this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, Jonathan and Chris discuss creative ways to use Twitter, from shameless self-promotion to space Tweeting.

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How much electricity does the Internet use? Jul 06, 2009

It's hard to determine how much electricity the Internet consumes, but Jonathan and Chris are willing to try. Join them as they discuss the many factors that affect Internet energy consumption in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Is green technology a trend? Jul 01, 2009

Environmentally-friendly technology is trendy right now, but is it here to stay? Get Chris and Jonathan's take on green technology's future in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What is convergence? Jun 29, 2009

Technological convergence occurs when multiple technologies combine in a new form of technology. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Jonathan and Chris discuss the evolution of convergence.

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Big Misses in Technology Jun 24, 2009

The TechStuff guys discuss hardware that didn't make the cut in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Wolfram Alpha is Not a Search Engine Jun 22, 2009

Since its recent debut, there's been a lot of buzz about Wolfram Alpha. But this cool new tool isn't a search engine; it's a computational knowledge engine. Find out what Wolfram Alpha has to offer in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Are we in cyber war? Jun 17, 2009

Cyber warfare is a nebulous field of combat without clear-cut rules or loyalties. Discover if we're currently at war -- cyber war -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Spotlight on Vint Cerf Jun 15, 2009

Vinton Cerf, often called the "father of the internet," is an extremely influential computer scientist and the chief "internet evangelist" for Google. Get the scoop on Vint Cerf's life and work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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100th Episode Spectacular Jun 10, 2009

It's official: TechStuff has hit the 100-episode mark! Join Chris and Jonathan as they reminisce about their first forays into the tech world and the tech stuff that hooked them early on in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What's the deal with spam? Jun 08, 2009

Spam is unsolicited junk e-mail that clogs up your mailbox, but where did it come from? Why is there so much of it? And why is it named after a processed food product? Get the skinny on spam in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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USB vs FireWire Jun 03, 2009

USB and FireWire technologies are both ways to transfer data between devices. Tune in as the TechStuff guys explore the past, present and future of USB and FireWire in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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E3 2009 Preview Jun 01, 2009

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, is where producers of electronic entertainment showcase their goods every year. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear the TechStuff guys make predictions about this year's offerings.

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Why do other countries get cool tech before the U.S? May 27, 2009

Smartphones have been very successful in the EU and Japan, but the US didn't catch on until the iPhone. This isn't an isolated incident -- the US market often lags behind its foreign counterparts. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Are computers more eco-friendly than paper? May 25, 2009

When it comes to environmentally-friendly use of resources, are computers a better option than paper? Tune in as the TechStuff guys tackle the complicated topic of electricity versus paper in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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The Down Low on CB Radio May 20, 2009

Citizens' Band (CB) radio isn't exactly up-and-coming technology, but it still keeps people connected. Explore the fascinating history of CB radio in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Listener Mail Roundup 2 May 18, 2009

You've got questions -- and the TechStuff guys have answers. Listen in as they tackle more listener mail, from online scams to overcharging batteries, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What's the deal with BitTorrent? May 13, 2009

BitTorrent is a file-distribution method that allows you to download large files without using up tons of bandwidth. Learn more about this popular protocol in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How Mobile Apps Stores Work May 11, 2009

Mobile applications stores for smart phones are the next big thing in telephone technology. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how these mobile apps stores work, what they're selling and how they got their start.

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Listener Mail Roundup May 06, 2009

Ever wanted to be a guest on TechStuff? If you've written to the guys, your letter might be in today's episode. Join Chris and Jonathan as they respond to listener mail in this feedback extravaganza from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Windows 7 Preview May 04, 2009

Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear the TechStuff guys discuss the differences between the infamous Microsoft operating system Windows Vista and the upcoming version, Windows 7.

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Technology We Can Thank NASA For Apr 29, 2009

We might not all grow up to be astronauts, but there are lots of everyday technologies that we can thank NASA for. Find out which technologies were space-tested before they landed on Earth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What are Mac clones? Apr 27, 2009

Mac users swear by Apple products -- the style and innovation keep these customers coming back for more. But what about the foreign companies manufacturing reverse-engineered Apple clones? Tune in and learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How RSS Works Apr 22, 2009

RSS -- really simple syndication -- is a handy way to get updates from Web sites, and every user can configure his or her preferences. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how RSS works and how to use an RSS feed.

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What exactly is cloud gaming? Apr 20, 2009

The phantom game console was designed to allow gamers to play any game from any system. The system hasn't panned out yet, but gamers still hope for cloud gaming capacities. Learn more about cloud gaming in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How 9-1-1 Technology Works Apr 15, 2009

The 9-1-1 emergency system seems pretty straightforward -- you dial 9-1-1 and rescue teams are dispatched. But as the TechStuff guys reveal in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, there's a lot of technology behind the curtain.

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How 2G, 3G and 4G Cell Phone Networks Work Apr 13, 2009

As cell phone technology evolves, so does the nomenclature. What's a 2G network? 3G? 4G? In this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, the TechStuff guys give a detailed explanation of recent and emerging cell phone networks and technologies.

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Computer Virus Emergency Response Plan Go! Apr 08, 2009

Computer viruses can be nasty customers, but there are ways to oust them that don't involve drastic measures. Tune in to hear the TechStuff guys detail ways to deal with computer virus emergencies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Digital Camera Tips Apr 06, 2009

Digital cameras can take great pictures -- especially if you know how to use them well. Tune in to hear the TechStuff guys discuss some handy digital camera tips.

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Famous April Fool's Tech Pranks Apr 01, 2009

On April 1, pranks run wild in the tech sector. In this podcast from HowStuffWorks, the TechStuff guys tickle your funny bone with a list of famous April Fool's tech pranks.

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The CTO and CIO of the United States Mar 31, 2009

As a candidate, Barack Obama promised to appoint a Chief Technology Officer. As president, he has appointed a Chief Information Officer. This podcast from HowStuffWorks.com takes a detailed look at these new positions.

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Are more expensive cables worth it? Mar 23, 2009

Is it safe to assume that expensive cables will outperform their cheaper counterparts? Not necessarily. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear the TechStuff guys debate the merits of costly cables.

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Cool Hardware Hacks Mar 18, 2009

Hackers tend to get a bad rap, but not all hacking is for nefarious purposes. Discover nifty ways to "hack," or repurpose, existing hardware in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Is your ISP sniffing packets? Mar 16, 2009

Packets are tiny pieces of digital information that move across networks. In this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, the Techstuff guys discuss the controversial phenomenon of packet "sniffing" by Internet Service Providers.

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What are virtual machines? Mar 11, 2009

Virtual machines can function as a 'machine inside a machine,' preventing two mutually incompatible applications from sabotaging each other. Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at virtual machines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How Nanotechnology Works Mar 09, 2009

Nanotechnology is the science of building incredibly tiny machines. As manufacturing techniques improve, more nanotechnology may find its way to the market. Learn more about the history and future of nanotech in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What the big deal with megapixels? Mar 04, 2009

Digital camera manufacturers frequently use megapixels in their marketing strategy -- but what exactly are megapixels? Do they make a difference? Listen in as our resident tech experts take a look at megapixels in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What is MAME? Mar 02, 2009

Many older arcade games have disappeared, leaving nostalgic gamers with no access to their favorite games. Luckily for manufacturers, MAME has come along. Learn more about multiple arcade machine emulators in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Whatever happened to...? Feb 25, 2009

From the Amiga to the Concorde jet, more than a few fascinating pieces of hardware have emerged only to disappear soon after. Listen in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at back at technologies that came and left in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How Mac Viruses Work Feb 23, 2009

Apple computers used to have 'security through obscurity' because most hackers didn't bother writing computer viruses for a Mac. Now that appears to be changing -- learn why in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What's difference between LCD and plasma television? Feb 18, 2009

With the advent of LCD and plasma televisions, the reign of the cathode ray TV may have already ended -- but which new TV is the best? Tune in as our experts take a look at TV technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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How Rechargeable Batteries Work Feb 16, 2009

Rechargeable batteries are used almost every mobile electronic device, but many consumers don't know how to maintain these batteries. Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at proper battery care in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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How Proxy Servers Work Feb 11, 2009

The internet can be thought of as a series of clients and servers, wherein clients request data from a server. A proxy server has the ability to intercept data from the original server. Learn more about proxy servers in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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How can technology help me get healthy? Feb 09, 2009

With the advent of Wii Fit, consumers are coming to see video games as a way to get in shape, rather than fall into a sedentary lifestyle. Tune in to learn more about health and video games in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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How 3-D Glasses Work Feb 04, 2009

3-D glasses have been around for a long time, but recent innovations have redefined the traditionally marginal role of this technology. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the future of 3-D technology.

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Will using multiple applications kill my computer? Feb 02, 2009

Most computer users run multiple applications at the same time -- this can often cause the computer to run more slowly. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about your computer's health.

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Can computers teach me to play music? Jan 28, 2009

Would you like a robotic piano teacher? The unprecedented popularity of Guitar Hero and Rock Band have prompted some gamers to learn actual instruments. Tune in as the TechStuff crew tackles the future of music education in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Why is President Obama's Blackberry such a big deal? Jan 26, 2009

After his election, Blackberry enthusiast Barack Obama faced a dilemma -- should he give up the Blackberry or break from tradition and become the first president with email? Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at President Obama's Blackberry.

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How Smartphones Work Jan 21, 2009

Your average cell phone boasts some pretty cool features, but Smartphones have taken things to a whole new level. Get the lowdown on these versatile gadgets in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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GPS Games People Play Jan 19, 2009

GPS receivers are great for navigation, but they have another surprising application: games. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get the goods on geocaching, geodashing and other GPS games.

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The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show Jan 14, 2009

From 3-dimensional TV displays to wireless battery chargers, the 2009 CES ushered in a wave of emerging technologies. Check in with the Techs tuff crew to learn more about the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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What is phishing? Jan 12, 2009

Phishers send emails to strangers, hoping to swindle them out of thousands of dollars. From the notorious Nigerian email scams to fake hard-luck stories, phishing scams depend on the greed of online victims. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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The Team's Favorite Tech Toys Jan 07, 2009

Listen in as the Techstuff team reveals their favorite tech toys, distractions and hobbies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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Will the internet kill television? Jan 05, 2009

With the advent of streaming internet video, some believe the days of traditional television are nearing an end. Check in with the Techstuff crew as they take a look at the relationship between the internet and television in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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How Bill Gates and Steve Jobs Work, Part 2 Dec 31, 2008

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are giants in the computing world -- and they have more in common than you might suspect. Listen in as the Techstuff team reviews the parallels between Jobs and Gates in their first two-part podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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Tech Predictions for 2009 Dec 29, 2008

From Steve Job's successor to the future of the internet, the Techstuff team is chock full of predictions for 2009. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more.

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How Bill Gates and Steve Jobs Work, Part 1 Dec 24, 2008

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are giants in the computing world -- and they have more in common than you might suspect. Listen in as the Techstuff team reviews the parallels between Jobs and Gates in their first two-part podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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The TechStuff Christmas List Dec 22, 2008

Listen in as the TechStuff team reviews the latest round of sleek and super-advanced technology (just in time for Christmas) in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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How Streaming Video Works Dec 17, 2008

Streaming video allows internet users to watch content without downloading an entire movie or show. Listen in as the Techstuff team takes a look at the nature, legality and future of streaming video sites in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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How Net Neutrality Works Dec 15, 2008

Net neutrality is the concept that a computer user should have the same access to webpages regardless of the ISP or site visited. However, several ISPs are attempting to change this situation. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more.

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How iPhone Applications Work Dec 10, 2008

Each day, more and more applications for the iPhone find their way into the marketplace and individual phones. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of iPhone applications.

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How MMORPGS Work Dec 08, 2008

Massively multiplayer online role playing games -- or MMORPGs -- are games in which a player takes on a fictional persona in a virtual world. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about MMORPGs, and why they've become so popular.

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What tools do the HowStuffWorks writers use? Dec 03, 2008

In this episode the Techstuff crew reviews the browsers, software and other applications they use to research podcasts and articles. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast for a behind-the-scenes look at the tech writers' tool chest.

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Can I use TiVo with my PC? Dec 01, 2008

TiVo is a brand of digital video recorder that allows users to record programs from television and watch the programming at their leisure. But can this functionality work with a computer? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more.

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How Digital Rights Management Works Nov 26, 2008

Digital Rights Management -- or DRM -- is a method through which content providers attempt to prevent consumers from distributing content without the approval of content providers. Learn more about the DRM controversy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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How E-books Work Nov 24, 2008

The digital revolution is changing the way audiences encounter media and entertainment. Conventional books are no exception. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the advent of e-book technology.

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How E-waste Works Nov 19, 2008

The hectic pace of electronic innovation has created an enormous amount of waste across the planet. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about how trashed computers and electronic waste affect the world's ecosystem.

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How Richard Garriott Works Nov 17, 2008

Richard Garriott -- better known to some as Lord British -- is an innovative computer designer responsible for the legendary Ultima video game series. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the remarkable career of Richard Garriott.

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Do violent video games lead to real violence? Nov 12, 2008

Despite numerous studies, the jury's still out on violence in video games: do they make gamers more likely to commit violent acts, or function as a means of catharsis? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about violence and video games.

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What is the greatest threat to your privacy online? Nov 10, 2008

Internet service providers and companies like Google have access to a profound amount of private information. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about privacy online.

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How Internet Trolls Work Nov 05, 2008

On the internet, a 'troll' is an individual with an overwhelming desire to stir up trouble with inflammatory comments and images. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about internet trolls.

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How Ray Kurzweil Works Nov 03, 2008

Ray Kurzweil is one of the world's most influential futurists. Join the Techstuff team as they take a look at Kurzweil's amazing career in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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Technology That Goes Bump In the Night Oct 29, 2008

Some technology is designed to scare the daylights out of you, and some is just scary technology. Check out this special Halloween HowStuffWorks podcast to learn about some of the scariest technology around, from animatronics to androids.

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What happened to the technology of the future? Oct 27, 2008

Tech gurus of the 1950s thought the future would be full of flying cars and robots. Whatever happened to the utopian technology promised years ago? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how today measures up to yesterday's version of the future.

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How Dean Kamen Works Oct 23, 2008

Although inventor Dean Kamen is best known for the Segway, he holds more than 440 patents and conducts educational programs across the nation to encourage young scientists. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about this remarkable inventor.

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How does the economy affect the tech sector? Oct 22, 2008

As the US economy struggles, every sector of business suffers -- even the technical industries. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about how the economic downturn affects hi-tech companies.

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Whatever happened to virtual reality? Oct 15, 2008

Several years ago, the world buzzed with rumors of fully interactive virtual reality just around the corner. Whatever happened to this immersive, innovative technology? Listen in as the HowStuffWorks podcasters take a look at virtual reality.

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How Parental Controls Work Oct 13, 2008

Parental controls are designed to prevent children from spending too much time on a computer, or from visiting inappropriate web sites. This technology can also be used in the workplace. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.

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How High-End Peripherals Work Oct 08, 2008

Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about high-end computer peripherals, such as customizable keyboards and specialized video game consoles.

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The Dark Side of Cloud Computing Oct 06, 2008

Cloud computing lets users share files and applications over the Internet. However, this service is not perfect. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the possible security and service issues of cloud computing.

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The Ten Worst Computer Viruses Oct 01, 2008

Computer viruses have evolved just as quickly as computers themselves. Listen in as our HowStuffWorks staff breaks down history's worst computer viruses.

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How the Google Android Phone Will Work Sep 29, 2008

After years of rumors, Google and T-Mobile are releasing a cell phone designed to use Android, Google's new open-source software platform. Tune in to this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the development of Google Android.

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How Niche Social Networks Work Sep 24, 2008

The U.S. intelligence community is creating a social networking site for spies -- and this is just one example of the growing field of niche social networks. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about specialized social networks.

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How Web Browser Updates Work Sep 22, 2008

As the capacity and complexity of the internet grows, browsers also become more complex. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the future of web browsing.

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How Encryption Works Sep 17, 2008

Every day, consumers sign up for financial services over the internet, putting their private information online. Users count on encryption to protect them -- but how do these techniques actually work? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more.

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How Green Printers Work Sep 15, 2008

Some have called the 21st century "the era of the paperless office," but the printed page still has a profound effect on the environment. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the various methods of green printing, including disappearin

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How WiMAX Works Sep 10, 2008

WiMAX has hit technology news in a big way. This networking system can blanket a 30-mile radius with broadband access, creating city-wide wireless access. Unfortunately, this system is far from perfect. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more.

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How Printers Work Sep 08, 2008

The swift evolution of printing technology has spawned several types of printers. Check out the HowStuffWorks web site to learn more about the history and future of printers.

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How Independent Game Developers Work Sep 04, 2008

Until recently, independent game developers were a rarity in the world of video game consoles. With the advent of developer kits like Nintendo's WiiWare, this market has fundamentally shifted -- check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.

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What are the different ways you can print without wires? Sep 02, 2008

Wired devices are literally leashed to a network, and connecting devices can be very frustrating. With wireless printing, users are no longer tied down by cables and cords. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about wireless printing.

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How LCDs Work Aug 28, 2008

You probably use items containing an LCD (liquid crystal display) every day. This technology can be found in laptops computers, digital clocks, ovens and CD players. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how these LCDs work.

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Can the government take away my laptop? Aug 26, 2008

Federal agents have the right to confiscate and examine electronic devices belonging to anyone entering the United States -- and these agents aren't required to have probable cause. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about US policy.

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How Energy-efficient Electronics Work Aug 20, 2008

The average American household spends $1,400 each year on energy bills. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn how energy-efficient electronics can reduce power usage and bills.

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How E-voting Works Aug 18, 2008

Generally speaking, e-voting refers to both the electronic means of casting a vote and the electronic means of tabulating votes. Will this become the future of voting? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about electronic voting.

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How Bluetooth Works Aug 13, 2008

Security is a concern in any wireless network setup. People sending sensitive information over a wireless connection need to take precautions to make sure those signals aren't intercepted. Learn more about Bluetooth security in our HowStuffWorks article.

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How the Merger of Sirius and XM Will Work Aug 11, 2008

Satellite radio allows listeners to access radio stations without sitting through radio ads. Only two companies -- Sirius and XM Radio -- have attained a measure of success in this industry. Visit our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the merger.

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How the Facebook Redesign Works Aug 06, 2008

Facebook is a social networking site. It was created for Harvard students but has expanded to an open membership. Learn about Facebook, it's network and new redesign in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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How Twitter Works Aug 04, 2008

In May of 2008, Twitter received another 15 million dollars in venture capital funding. This increase reflects the growing interest in micro blogging -- messages with 160 characters or less. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about Twitter.

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How Mp3 Files Work Jul 30, 2008

Certain parts of a song can be eliminated without significantly lowering the song's quality. The MP3 does not sound exactly the same as the original CD song. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about MP3 files and audio quality.

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How Cloud Computing Works Jul 28, 2008

Cloud computing allows users to store data on other computers or servers. For example, web-based applications are a form of cloud computing. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about cloud computing.

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How the iPhone Works Jul 23, 2008

The new Apple iPhone has several advantages, including a GPS and 3G capacity. However, the iPhone is far from perfect, and still has some disadvantages. Learn more about pros and cons of the new iPhone in our HowStuffWorks article, 'How the iPhone Works.'

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How Zombie Computers Work Jul 21, 2008

When a hacker makes a zombie computer, he infiltrates an unsuspecting victim's computer and uses it to conduct illegal activities. The user may be unaware that his computer has been taken over. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more.

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How Video Game Systems Work Jul 16, 2008

Get a console-by-console update on the developments of the 2008 E3 exposition in this HowStuffWorks podcast, including news on improved online features and expanded memory. Check out our HowStuffWorks article "How Video Game Systems Work" to learn more.

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Do I Really Need a Digital Converter Box For My TV? Jul 14, 2008

In an effort to free up radio spectrum for emergency broadcasting and wireless service, the US will switch from analog to digital television on Feb. 17, 2009. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about how this switch affects your TV.

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How Open Source Works Jul 08, 2008

Open source is a way of developing software in which the original developer makes all of the source code available for modification. Learn more about open source software in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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How Moore's Law Works Jul 02, 2008

Each year, manufacturers bring out the next great computer chip that boosts bigger and better computing power. Intel founder Gordon Moore predicted this technology phenomenon more than 35 years ago. This became known as Moore's Law.

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What are the Best Video Games That Were Never Made? Jun 25, 2008

The best video games never made is a debate because of the number of great ideas that routinely get canceled. Check out the best video games never made.

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Why is the Google Algorithm So Important? Jun 18, 2008

The Google algorithm searches out Web pages that contain keywords you used to search. Learn about the Google algorithm and how the Google algorithm works.

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How the Google-Apple Cloud Computer Will Work Jun 10, 2008

The Google-Apple cloud computer is a revolutionary new system in which all programs are stored on a central server. Learn about the Google-Apple cloud computer.

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