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Tech Flops, Fails and Misfires Jul 19, 2021

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We make some time to celebrate some of the ideas and companies in tech that just didn't work out. From bad ideas to bad luck, we explore the factors that lead to failure in tech.

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TechStuff Classic: How Carbon Fiber Works Jul 16, 2021

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What's the manufacturing process for carbon fiber? What properties does carbon fiber possess?

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Tech News: Cryptocurrency Co-founder Calls Crypto Bad News Jul 15, 2021

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A Dogecoin co-founder speaks out against cryptocurrency. Android 12 takes a new spin on auto-rotate. President Biden signs an executive order supporting the right to repair. And what do emoji sound like?

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Spoofing and Caller ID Jul 15, 2021

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How do scam artists disguise their phone numbers when setting up robocalls? We look at Caller ID and spoofing and learn how companies and government agencies are trying to fight back.

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Tech News: Amazon is the new Santa Claus? Jul 13, 2021

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ByteDance employees are about to have less work. Google faces a big fine in France. And Amazon just got permission from the FCC to watch you sleep. Plus more!

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Batteries and Fast Recharging Jul 12, 2021

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A listener asked to learn more about fast recharging technologies, so we take a look at the history and evolution of batteries, what happens with rechargeable batteries and the complicated mess of fast recharging solutions.

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TechStuff Classic: The History of Carbon Fiber Jul 09, 2021

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Carbon fiber is an amazing material. Where did it come from? And were people really making it in the 19th century?

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Tech News: Amoral Algorithms and Anticompetitive App Stores Jul 08, 2021

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Former president Donald Trump files legal complaints against YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. More than 30 states say that the Google App store is "monopolistic." China's WeChat shuts down LGBT channels on the platform. And Dodge announces an all-electric muscle car.

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A Conversation with Iyaz Akhtar Jul 07, 2021

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Iyaz Akhtar joins the show to talk about his career in tech, his friendship with Jonathan and what it's like to have your finger on the pulse of the technology sector.

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Tech News: India Cracks Down on Twitter Jul 06, 2021

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The government in India says that Twitter could be held liable for illegal material posted to the network. The "King of Bitcoin" is under arrest. And learn why some major Internet companies say they might pull out of Hong Kong.

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