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What Was SVB And Why Did It Fail? Mar 13, 2023

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Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, was a financial pillar in the tech sector. So how did a company that helped countless startups launch fail in less than two days? We look at the history of SVB, what happened, and how it relates to banks like Silvergate and Signature failing.

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TechStuff Classic: How Solar Towers Work Mar 11, 2023

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What are solar towers? How do they generate electricity? What's the future of solar power?

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Tech News: Tech Knows Where You Are Mar 10, 2023

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Senators show concern about how the FBI collected geolocation data without going through normal procedures. Google pays out a large settlement relating to how the company handled location tracking. Plus we have stories about facial recognition tech, how Tesla is under scrutiny for accidents (and for steering wheels popping off of SUVs) and more.

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Love the internet? Thank women! Mar 08, 2023

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Bridget Todd host of There Are No Girls on the Internet steps in for Jonathan to celebrate women in tech for International Women's Day.

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Tech News: Is TikTok's Clock Running Down in the US? Mar 07, 2023

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The US Senate introduces a bill that could give the President the power to ban TikTok (and other foreign tech products and services). Microsoft introduces an AI platform for enterprises. Cambridge Analytica resurfaces in the news down under. And Meta plans to hold more layoffs soon. Plus more!

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Revisiting Crypto Ponzi Schemes Mar 06, 2023

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The Ponzi scheme is a classic high-stakes con game that can net a scammer a lot of money, but at considerable risk. We take a look at the Terraform Labs collapse of 2022 and learn what factors led to its downfall and why its co-founder is on the run.

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TechStuff Classic: Apple vs the FBI Mar 04, 2023

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What does the FBI want Apple to do and why do so many tech experts oppose it? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.

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Tech News: AI is Either Dumb or it is Changing the World or Both Mar 02, 2023

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There seems to be a lack of consensus regarding whether or not AI is about to change everything or if it's more hype than substance. We explore several news items that look into this. Plus, the ACLU doesn't think the US should ban TikTok. Airbnb might ban you based on who you hang out with. And DARPA is looking for some new aircraft designs.

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Strange Stuff We Sent To Space Mar 01, 2023

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Getting into space is hard, which is why it might surprise you to learn about some of the weird, wild and goofy stuff we've sent up there. From action figures to salmonella to Elon Musk's personal Tesla Roadster, we look at a collection of weird things we've sent to space.

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Tech News: You Got AI in my Tech News Feb 28, 2023

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We've got a ton of stories relating to AI to talk about today. Plus, VW's Car-Net service refuses to help detectives track down a stolen car (with a toddler inside it) unless they first pay the $150 reactivation fee. Ford proposes a future where cars repossess themselves. And everyone is banning TikTok.

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