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TechStuff Classic: The Great Google Car Crash of 2016
1 april 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
CarStuff's Scott Benjamin comes on to talk about Google's self-driving car causing its first car accident. What happened? And how will Google prevent future accidents? Lees meer
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Tech News: Advocates Say We Should Pump the Brakes on AI
30 maart 2023 · 20 min
A pair of letters signed by more than 1,000 people (maybe) argue that we need to slow down before developing more advanced artificial intelligence models. Plus, did Google cheat off OpenAI's work to build out Bard? And SBF stands accused of bribing Chinese officials to the tune of 40 million dollars. Lees meer
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Spotlight on Gordon Moore
29 maart 2023 · 38 min
Gordon Moore, the man behind Moore's Law, passed away on March 24, 2023. We look at his life and contributions to tech. Lees meer
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Tech News: Is TikTok's Fate Sealed?
28 maart 2023 · 36 min
An analyst predicts that there's a 90% chance the US will ban TikTok unless there are drastic changes at the company. A legend in the tech industry passes away. And why does NVidia's CTO say that cryptocurrencies serve no use in society? Lees meer
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Rerun: How Medieval Warfare Led to the Lawnmower
27 maart 2023 · 49 min
We learn who invented the lawnmower, how lawnmowers evolved, and why we even have lawns in the first place. Hint: it has to do with castles in the Middle Ages. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Weather Tech, Part 2
24 maart 2023 · 32 min
How are weather predictions made? How does the tech used in meteorology work? And can we control the weather? Lees meer
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Tech News: Google's AI Admits it Plagiarizes
23 maart 2023 · 32 min
Google Bard admitted that it took data from an article in Tom's Hardware without attribution. ChatGPT and Bard both prove they can't tell the difference between real news and a joke. And TikTok's CEO appears before Congress to answer some tough questions. Lees meer
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TechStuff Tidbits: How Tech Startups Get Funding
22 maart 2023 · 34 min
How do tech entrepreneurs go from having an idea to turning it into a successful business? We look at the process of funding a tech startup and what might convince someone to invest in a long shot. Lees meer
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Tech News: Samsung Vulnerabilities and Drastic Measures
21 maart 2023 · 38 min
Vulnerabilities in Samsung-produced chipsets may require you to remove the phone from your smartphone. Plus we learn about a bunch of new AI stories, including a company that can generate video based off text input. Plus a watchdog group in Germany brings accusations against Meta and German politicians. And more! Lees meer
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Thought Experiments and Philosophical Problems in Tech
21 maart 2023 · 48 min
From a pair of generals paralyzed by bad communication to a trolley hurtling out of control, we look at some classic thought experiments and how they pertain to technology. Plus, are we living in a simulation? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic:Weather Tech, Part 1
17 maart 2023 · 41 min
How are weather predictions made? How does the tech used in meteorology work? And can we control the weather? Lees meer
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Tech News: OpenAI's New GPT Won't Destroy The World. Probably.
16 maart 2023 · 35 min
There's a new version of GPT out in the wild and it has some interesting new features (and familiar problems). Chinese company Baidu's version of a chatbot fails to inspire investors. And TikTok faces new demands that it sever all ties with its Chinese parent company. Plus more! Lees meer
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TechStuff Tidbits: The First Flight Simulator
15 maart 2023 · 32 min
While modern flight simulators can be incredibly complicated and rely on powerful computer systems, the very first flight simulator didn't have any computers at all. Instead, it relied on stuff you'd normally find in a pipe organ. We learn about Edwin Link and his incredible flight simulator. Lees meer
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Tech News: Happy Pi Day! Let's Catch Up
14 maart 2023 · 21 min
We've got a lot of updates for ongoing news stories in tech. Meta plans more layoffs, New South Wales debates banning TikTok on government devices, Sony argues that Microsoft is untrustworthy, and more. Lees meer
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What Was SVB And Why Did It Fail?
13 maart 2023 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How Solar Towers Work
11 maart 2023 · 23 min
What are solar towers? How do they generate electricity? What's the future of solar power? Lees meer
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Tech News: Tech Knows Where You Are
10 maart 2023 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
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Love the internet? Thank women!
8 maart 2023 · 21 min
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. Lees meer
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Tech News: Is TikTok's Clock Running Down in the US?
8 maart 2023 · 32 min
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! Lees meer
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Revisiting Crypto Ponzi Schemes
6 maart 2023 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Apple vs the FBI
4 maart 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
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Tech News: AI is Either Dumb or it is Changing the World or Both
2 maart 2023 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
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Strange Stuff We Sent To Space
1 maart 2023 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
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Tech News: You Got AI in my Tech News
28 februari 2023 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
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Up And Away In My Beautiful Spy Balloon
27 februari 2023 · 49 min
In early February, 2023, the US shot down a Chinese balloon. The US says the balloon was gathering intelligence while the Chinese claimed it was a weather balloon. We look at the history of spy balloons and how they've evolved over time, as well as the dilemma these balloons put leaders in. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How LIGO Works
24 februari 2023 · 46 min
What is LIGO and how did it detect gravitational waves? We explain! Lees meer
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Tech News: The Supreme Court Nopes Out on Judging Section 230
24 februari 2023 · 32 min
The US Supreme Court admits it isn't qualified to make a judgment call on Section 230, which provides protection to online platforms regarding user content. Plus Apple's iOS 17 is rumored to allow users to sideload apps for the first time. And Elon Musk continues to shake things up at Twitter. And more! Lees meer
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Anonymous and the SovereignDAO
22 februari 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
Listener Nathan asked me to explain why the hacktivist group Anonymous would promote SovereignDAO, so in this epic episode we learn about the origins and evolution of Anonymous, how DAOs work, and whether the components of a DAO align with the philosophy of Anonymous. Lees meer
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Tech News: A Bad PR Week for AI
21 februari 2023 · 37 min
We've got a bunch of AI-related stories to chat about today, and most of them are bad. From AI deciding who gets laid off to a university leaning on AI to craft a sensitive message to students and beyond, we see how artificial intelligence is creating real problems. Plus, today Microsoft attempts to convince EU regulators to let it purchase Activision Blizzard, an old iPhone sells for an astronomical price and movie studios want redditor names and addresses. Lees meer
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Rerun: How 3D Audio Works
20 februari 2023 · 46 min
In the late 19th century, a French experiment demonstrated the power of stereo sound. A century later, experiments in binaural audio would help create rich soundscapes that could immerse the listener in audio environments. We learn about the evolution and tech of 3D audio. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: High Tech at High Speed
18 februari 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
Scott Benjamin from CarStuff joins the show to talk about some of the latest tech making its way into cars. What does he think of autonomous vehicles and gesture controls? Lees meer
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Tech News: Bing Gets Frisky
16 februari 2023 · 38 min
Are you ready for a Bing fling? Journalists report that Microsoft's AI-boosted Bing service can get a little weird. Or a lot weird. From gaslighting to personal attacks to acting like a stalker, Bing illustrates how AI chatbots might not always be the right tool for the job. Plus news about US politicians going after Big Tech, Lufthansa having a very bad Wednesday and AI taking the controls of an F-16 fighter jet. Lees meer
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Riding the Hype Cycle With Web3
15 februari 2023 · 48 min
It's time once again to revisit the hype cycle and figure out where along the path we might find Web3. And what is Web3? And what the heck is it supposed to do and how is it supposed to work? And why is Jonathan skeptical about the whole thing? Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: 355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
14 februari 2023 · 32 min
After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spiciness of space chili peppers. Lees meer
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100% Invisible
13 februari 2023 · 48 min
Invisibility cloaks have long been featured in science fiction, but where are we when it comes to science fact? We look at the science behind bending light in interesting ways, and learn how metamaterials could play a part in making something invisible. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The MOOG Story: Part Two
10 februari 2023 · 36 min
What is a MOOG synthesizer? How does it work? And did people really say synthesizers didn't make real music? Lees meer
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Tech News: Google Bard Hits a Wrong Note
9 februari 2023 · 20 min
Microsoft and Google went head to head with their AI-powered chatbot demonstrations, and Google stumbled. No, Google Bard, the James Webb Space Telescope did not take the first picture of an exoplanet. Plus, some hackers receive sanctions from the US and UK and Nintendo gives us our first look at the new Legend of Zelda game. Lees meer
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TechStuff Tidbits: A Profile On Alessandro Volta
8 februari 2023 · 27 min
We credit Alessandro Volta with the invention of the battery, the man who identified electromotive force, and a dude who was interested in swamp bubbles, among other things. We learn a bit about the life and contributions of Volta. Lees meer
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Tech News: The Chatbot Wars are Coming
7 februari 2023 · 20 min
It sounds like Microsoft is about to throw down the chatbot gauntlet and Google is responding with its own AI-powered chat program. China isn't going to be left out either. What's in store for the rest of us? Plus news about Big Tech's earnings calls last week and more layoffs in the industry. Lees meer
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The SxSW Interactive Story
6 februari 2023 · 49 min
How did a music festival become one of the biggest tech events in the US? We look at the history of SxSW, explore some of the notable (and sometimes disastrous) things that happened there and Jonathan relives one of his worst memories as a professional. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The MOOG Story (Part One)
3 februari 2023 · 50 min
What is a MOOG synthesizer? How does it work? And did people really say synthesizers didn't make real music? Lees meer
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Tech News: US Senator Asks Apple and Google to Ditch TikTok
2 februari 2023 · 34 min
Senator Michael Bennet is asking Google and Apple to dump TikTok from their app stores. Snap and Meta held their Q4 2022 earnings calls this week with very different results. Plus stories about Google, why AMD's chip prices haven't gone down despite a decline in demand, and how Netflix plans to crack down on account sharing. Lees meer
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TechStuff Tidbits: Ben Franklin and the Glass Armonica
1 februari 2023 · 37 min
Only Benjamin Franklin would listen to a musician playing wine glasses and think "I bet I could use technology to make this easier." And he did by inventing the Glass Armonica, an instrument that gained a peculiar reputation for producing ethereal music and . . . health problems? Lees meer
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Tech News: A Big Week for Big Tech
31 januari 2023 · 37 min
Several of the major tech companies have earnings calls this week, which will tell us more about how they're doing and where we go from here. Plus, we learn more about the affects of layoffs in tech companies, a paralegal investigates DoNotPay's AI claims and how the three big companies in video games are skipping E3 this year. Lees meer
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Rerun: Spoofing and Caller ID
31 januari 2023 · 54 min
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. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Philips Story: Part Two
28 januari 2023 · 41 min
What happened to the Philips company during World War II? How did Philips diversify over the decades? What's next for the company? Lees meer
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Tech News: AI Blunders and a Liquid-Metal Robot
26 januari 2023 · 31 min
An academic publisher says that it will not publish academic papers written by ChatGPT. Futurism uncovers more problems with CNET's use of AI to write articles. India pressures Twitter and Google to censor a BBC documentary. And researchers in Hong Kong show off a cool melting robot! Lees meer
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TechStuff Tidbits: What is a diode?
25 januari 2023 · 20 min
Diodes are key components in modern electronics, but what are they and what do they do? We take a few minutes to describe diodes and their function. Lees meer
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Tech News: A Chatbot Earns an MBA (Not Really)
24 januari 2023 · 20 min
A business school professor says that ChatGPT passed the final exam needed to earn an MBA. Microsoft announces a commitment to a multi-year, multibillion dollar relationship with OpenAI. And Elon Musk says that Twitter will offer an ad-free subscription level in the future. Plus more! Lees meer
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The Story of OpenAI
24 januari 2023 · 49 min
With ChatGPT in the news, I thought it was high time we take a look at OpenAI -- the company behind the controversial chatbot. From its founding in 2015 to its shift to a "capped-profit" company, we look at the organization founded with the goal of creating AI that's beneficial for humanity. Lees meer
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