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Fake It Til You Make It Dec 02, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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