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Are cyborgs just science fiction? Apr 21, 2010

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Cyborgs, organisms that incorporate both biological and mechanical parts, are a staple in science fiction stories. But do they exist in real life? Jonathan and Chris talk about the current status of cybernetic technology in this episode.

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How the Wii Remote Works Apr 19, 2010

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Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of how the Nintendo Wii's motion-sensitive controller, the Wii remote, works -- and why it's so popular with hackers -- in this episode.

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The Tech of 1510 Apr 14, 2010

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We don't tend to think of the inventions of the middle ages as technology; but back then, they were definitely considered high-tech. Chris and Jonathan check out some medieval tech in this listener-inspired episode.

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Can a machine be conscious? Apr 12, 2010

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Machines can perform complex tasks, but does this mean they are conscious entities? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss what defines artificial consciousness -- and whether it's truly possible.

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How Lightsabers Work Apr 07, 2010

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Jonathan and Chris discuss the most famous weapon in the "Star Wars" universe -- the lightsaber -- in this episode of TechStuff.

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What is multi-boot? Apr 05, 2010

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Jonathan and Chris discuss multi-booting, from how computers boot up in general to partitioning a hard drive to allow room for multiple operating systems, in this episode.

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What is distributed computing? Mar 31, 2010

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Sometimes using a single computer just won't cut it, and buying time on a supercomputer can be prohibitively expensive. So what do you do next? Tune in and learn more about distributed computing in this podcast.

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Whatever happened to the paperless office? Mar 29, 2010

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Given today's digital technology, why do we still use paper in office settings? Jonathan and Chris discuss what happened to the paperless office -- and whether businesses will ever stop using paper completely -- in this episode.

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What is a smart grid? Mar 24, 2010

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In this listener-inspired episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the differences between standard power grids and smart grids.

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Auto-Tune the TechStuff Mar 22, 2010

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Jonathan and Chris discuss Auto-Tune, pitch correction software that's used to digitally smooth out and alter audio tracks, in this listener-inspired episode of TechStuff.

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