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Rerun: How the Great Movie Ride Worked May 08, 2023

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Special guest Jack Pattillo joins the show to talk about the former Disney Hollywood Studios attraction, The Great Movie Ride. From immersive storytelling to the implementation of a new kind of animatronic, Jack and Jonathan explore this long-gone ride.

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TechStuff Classic: How the Kepler Telescope Works May 05, 2023

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The Kepler Telescope has detected hundreds of exoplanets in our galaxy. What's the story behind it and how does it work?

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Tech News: May the Fourth be With You May 04, 2023

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Sadly, we don't have any Star Wars news today. But we do have tons about AI, Meta facing governmental scrutiny, Microsoft making a questionable decision with regard to Edge and lots more!

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TechStuff Tidbits: I Got Got May 03, 2023

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Recently, I mentioned in a Tech News episode that the FBI and the FCC are warning folks to stay away from public charging stations for mobile devices. But it turns out that warning by be like a certain Shakespearean comedy: Much Ado About Nothing.

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Tech News: IBM Considers AI Over New Hires May 02, 2023

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IBM's CEO reveals that the company has paused on hiring approximately 7,800 people in order to consider AI for those roles instead. A pioneer in deep learning is concerned about the potential dangers of AI. And the Web celebrates 30 years of being in the public domain.

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The Art and Science of Designing a Car May 01, 2023

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What process does Nissan follow when designing a new vehicle? We dive into the complicated process of going from concept to finished vehicle and learn how Nissan combines cutting edge technology with traditional artistic expression to get there.

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TechStuff Classic: Shh! How Soundproofing Works Apr 28, 2023

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Producer Noel Brown joins the show to talk about the science, theory and practice of soundproofing. How does sound work? How can you protect a room from sound?

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Tech News: Using ChatGPT to Win the Lottery Apr 27, 2023

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A man in Thailand claims that, with a little coaxing, ChatGPT helped him pick winning numbers for the lottery. Plus we hear a lot of other stories about AI, how Meta had a very good first quarter after laying off 21,000 people, and why Netflix might be worried after rolling out a password sharing crackdown initiative in Spain.

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TechStuff Tidbits: What the Heck is a Qubit? Apr 26, 2023

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What is a quantum bit, and how is it different from a normal bit? What kinds of problems are quantum computers good at solving? And how many dumb jokes can Jonathan shove into this episode?

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Tech News: The Blue Badge of Dishonor Apr 25, 2023

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In less than a week, Twitter's blue checkmark went from a desired status symbol to a mark people want to avoid at all costs. What happened? Plus, news on GM phasing out the Chevy Bolt, Google abandoning a mega campus project and an update on the Apple vs Epic legal battle.

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