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Bad Predictions in Tech Aug 28, 2023

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It turns out that it's not easy to predict what's next to happen in tech. We look at some famously off-the-mark predictions, including some that have been misunderstood or misattributed to the wrong person so that we can set the record straight.

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TechStuff Classic: How Video Game Emulators Work Aug 25, 2023

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Have you ever wanted to play classic games from old consoles or arcade machines on your computer? Then you need a video game emulator. But are they legal?

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Tech News: Trump's Interview on X Gets 74 Million Views. Sort of. Aug 24, 2023

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Did Trump's interview really get 74 million views on X? (Probably not). American workers say TSMC management is to blame for delays with construction at the Arizona fabrication facility. Nvidia makes serious bank from AI, and lots more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: What is a Unicorn? Aug 23, 2023

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In 2013, venture capitalist Aileen Lee coined the term "unicorn" for startups. What makes a startup a unicorn? How rare are they? And how do investors assign value to a company that might not actually do anything?

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Tech News: Could the US Government Take Control of TikTok? Aug 22, 2023

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A leaked draft agreement from 2022 reveals that US government agencies seek to have extensive oversight into and control over several TikTok operations. Microsoft hopes that handing cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft will save the Activision Blizzard acquisition. And the voice of Mario is changing. Plus more!

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An Update on The Metaverse Aug 21, 2023

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What's the state of the metaverse? In late 2021, dozens of companies started to push hard to become players in creating the metaverse. But how many stuck with it? Has any progress been made? And who the heck wants this to be a thing?

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TechStuff Classic: Authentication Tech and You Aug 18, 2023

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What is authentication? Why is it important? And what are engineers doing to make it better?

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Tech News: Superconductivity and Hype Cycles and TikTok, oh my! Aug 17, 2023

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Researchers have some disappointing news about that wonder material that appeared to be superconductive at room temperatures. Gartner says that generative AI is about to take the plunge toward the trough of disillusionment. And New York City says city workers can't have TikTok on their work phones.

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Rerun: It's a (Crypto) Ponzi Scheme! Aug 16, 2023

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The Ponzi scheme is an old trick, but it's being used in new ways. Learn how this well worn scam is being tailored for the age of cryptocurrency, and the red flags you should be on the lookout for.

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Tech News: SBF Goes to Jail Aug 15, 2023

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A judge has revoked Sam Bankman-Fried's house arrest order and SBF will now have to go to jail to await trial. We've also got a ton of AI news to talk about, including how hackers were able to get chatbots to break their own rules just using words.

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