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The Highly Valued But Unprofitable Tech Unicorns Aug 02, 2021

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It sounds like a paradox: a tech company is worth billions of dollars but operates at a loss year after year. We look at a few companies that have struggled with this and the challenges of turning a profit.

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TechStuff Classic: Passing the Turing Test Jul 30, 2021

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Did a pair of programmers make a chatbot that passed the Turing Test? What exactly is the test and has anyone beaten it before?

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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell - An Open Conversation about Open Innovation Jul 29, 2021

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In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Jim Whitehurst, senior advisor at IBM and an expert in open source software and innovation. During their conversation, Jim reveals how embracing moments that initially feel like chaos can ultimately lead to more open organizations, and broader access to new ideas.

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The History of Energy Efficiency Jul 28, 2021

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Once upon a time, the US wasn't really fussed about energy conservation. So what happened? From wars to oil embargoes to environmental disasters, we look at the factors that would shape energy policy and a more responsible approach to energy consumption.

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Tech News: VPN Fails and Apple Vulnerabilities Jul 27, 2021

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A company offering a VPN service has some explaining to do after Ukrainian officials seize some servers. Apple patches a zero-day vulnerability. And Alienware computers are just too powerful for six states.

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The Y2K Bug Was (And Is) a Real Problem Jul 26, 2021

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In the late 90s, the Y2K bug was a big news item. People worried that everything from toasters to airplanes would fail as computer systems mishandled the change from 1999 to 2000. But what was really going on, and why did Y2K come back last year?

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TechStuff Classic: Solar Freaking Roadways Jul 23, 2021

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You may have seen the Indiegogo solar roadway project. What are the goals of solar roadways? Are they realistic?

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Tech News: Internet Down Jul 22, 2021

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A problem with a Content Delivery Network meant that several major web sites and services went offline on Thursday. The State of California brings a lawsuit against video game company Activision Blizzard. And the UAE zaps clouds to make it rain.

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What is an algorithm? Jul 21, 2021

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The word algorithm pops up a lot in tech discussions, but what the heck is an algorithm? From learning about an Arabic genius to discovering a way to figure out what day of the week falls on any given date, we look at algorithms.

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Tech News: Billionaires in Spaaaace Jul 20, 2021

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Jeff Bezos takes a joyride on a rocket. Apple delays when employees will have to return to the office. And an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation turns out to be something completely different.

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