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Frequency Hopping Jun 21, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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