TechStuff

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TechStuff Leaps Into Hyperspace Apr 10, 2013

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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