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The Epic Origins of Teddy Ruxpin Jun 06, 2023

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In late 1985, a company called Worlds of Wonder introduced a new toy -- a teddy bear that could tell stories and sing. It could blink and move its mouth. And it turned out not to be a teddy bear at all. This is the long and winding road that leads to Teddy Ruxpin.

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TechStuff Classic: The Pixar Story: Part 1 Jun 02, 2023

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How did the Pixar studio get started? How did it evolve from a small operation to a power player in the Disney empire? And how has the company led innovation in animation?

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Tech News: Why You Shouldn't Use AI Instead of People for Your Hotline Jun 01, 2023

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An organization in charge of a hotline to help people with eating disorders finds out that chatbots aren't a good substitute for a human operator. A judge in Texas explains that generative AI has no place in his courtroom. And Meta and Amazon both face some challenges around the world.

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Getting in Touch with Touchscreens May 31, 2023

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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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Tech News: ChatGPT Lands Lawyer in Legal Trouble May 30, 2023

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A lawyer finds out the hard way that ChatGPT isn't a reliable legal assistant. Nvidia's CEO says that, with the help of AI, anyone can be a programmer now. And China plans to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Plus more!

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TechStuff Remembers Grace Hopper May 29, 2023

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Grace Hopper was a Navy officer, a teacher, a computer programmer and a legend in the tech field. We look back on her life and achievements.

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TechStuff Classic: How Tech Could Make Better Chocolate May 26, 2023

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Temple University scientists have found a new way to improve chocolate and it involves electric fields. Learn about the technology and physics behind improving a nearly perfect food.

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Twitter Serves as a Shaky Stage for a Presidential Campaign Announcement May 25, 2023

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Twitter hit some technical snags yesterday while Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis announced his 2024 campaign. OpenAI's CEO issues a bit of a warning to the EU regarding AI regulation. And Sony has a new gaming peripheral on the horizon.

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The Sad Tale of Microsoft Zune May 24, 2023

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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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Tech News: Meta Takes a Loss on Giphy May 24, 2023

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Meta sells Giphy for a fraction of what it paid just a few years ago. Spain's government has it out for end-to-end encryption. And the US Surgeon General advises families about the potential dangers of social media. Plus more!

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