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The Weird Story of the First Cyberattack Dec 18, 2024

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How did a pair of 19th-century brothers hack into a government-controlled communications system? And what did they do with it?

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TechStuff Talks Christmas Lights Shows Dec 16, 2024

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For some people, a simple string of Christmas lights on a tree in the yard just isn't enough. How do those impressive Christmas light displays work?

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Tech News: Drones Over New Jersey Dec 13, 2024

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Mysterious drones flying over New Jersey have raised fears and questions. Plus, big tech companies start to court Donald Trump, the FTC is likely going to reverse positions in the new administration and the Game Awards names the Game of the Year.

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TechStuff Looks at Three AI Startups Dec 11, 2024

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2024 has been a huge year for AI. But why should we focus only on the enormous companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon? We look at three startups that hope to make it huge in the AI space.

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Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI - Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance Dec 10, 2024

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To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business.

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Rerun: The Artemis Program Dec 09, 2024

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NASA is soliciting applications for its astronaut program in anticipation of sending men and women to the Moon. Learn all about the Artemis program, its goals and what comes next!

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The Internet Reacts to CEO's Murder Dec 06, 2024

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The shooting of UnitedHealthCare's CEO Brian Thompson has prompted some dark, disturbing reactions online -- including misinformation. Plus, we have stories about the wealthy designing bunkers to hide from the coming "Event", China's Salt Typhoon operation compromising US telecommunications companies, and more. Woof. It's rough, y'all.

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Verisign and the .com Top Level Domain Dec 04, 2024

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Did you know one company has the monopoly on the .com top level domain? How did Verisign become the one DNS registry for .com, and why did some politicians recently challenge the company's practices?

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Detecting Scams Through Critical Thinking Dec 03, 2024

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The world of tech is nuanced, complex, and filled with jargon. That makes it the perfect breeding ground for scams and hoaxes. How can we defend ourselves from snake oil salespeople? Through the powers of critical thinking!

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TechStuff is Thankful Nov 29, 2024

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Over the years, many people have contributed to our little technology podcast to make it what it is today. In this episode, Jonathan spends some time thanking those who have made their mark on TechStuff.

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