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Droning about Drone Regulations May 08, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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