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How 3D Audio Works May 10, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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