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TechStuff Explores the Universe with Daniel and Kelly Nov 27, 2024

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Scientists and hosts of Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe join the show to talk about media depictions of science, the importance of STEAM education and funding, and why exploratory science benefits us in ways we can’t anticipate.

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Talking Crypto with the Financial Quarterback Nov 25, 2024

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Financial analyst Josh Jalinski joins the show to talk about cryptocurrency from an investment point of view. We discuss concerns about crypto, opportunities that may exist, and why it is always important to use critical thinking and research before dedicating your hard earned money to an investment.

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US Department of Justice Proposes Google Sell Off Chrome Browser Nov 22, 2024

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The Department of Justice has a list of proposed actions Google must take to end anticompetitive practices, and Google is not happy about it. Apple probably isn't thrilled either. But the matter still has to head to court next year, so nothing is decided just yet. Plus, Microsoft makes some questionable choices and an AI expert leans a bit too hard on AI.

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TechStuff Is About to Change (And That's a Good Thing) Nov 20, 2024

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After 16 and a half years, I will be stepping down from being the host of TechStuff. We'll talk more about the future of the show soon, but today's episode is all about the history and evolution of the little podcast that tried to demystify technology, critically examine the industry, and make tons of puns in the process.

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TechStuff Gets Auto-Tuned (Again) Nov 18, 2024

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We look at the history of auto-tune, how it works, and how it impacted music and culture in general.

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Rerun: Streaming Services that Sunk Nov 15, 2024

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While the streaming media landscape is crowded, it could be worse. In this episode, we look at some streaming services that didn't stand the test of time. From platforms that were a bad idea from the start to ones that were victims of corporate mergers, we find out what went wrong.

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Rerun: Getting in Touch with Touchscreens Nov 13, 2024

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What's the difference between a capacitive and a resistive touchscreen? Which came first? And are there other types of touchscreen technologies?

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TechStuff's Top Holiday Gift for 2024 Nov 11, 2024

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A little more than a decade ago, mobile computing revolutionized how we access software and the internet. It's about to happen again.

At the top of my holiday wish list is an AI-augmented laptop powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor for lightning-fast performance.

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Rerun: The Sad Tale of Microsoft Zune Nov 08, 2024

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Microsoft jumped into the mp3 player space a little late. Apple had been producing iPods for five years when the first Zune hit shelves. But that was just the beginning of a series of problems Microsoft encountered. We explore the sad (and short) story of the Zune.

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Rerun: What was the first mp3? Nov 06, 2024

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When developing the mp3 compression algorithm, engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg used a specific song to tweak settings and get them just right. What was that song? And why does Jonathan not like it?

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