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How Smart Speakers Work
27 januari 2020 · 54 min
How do all those smart speakers actually work? From basic speaker technology to the complicated science behind voice recognition and natural language processing, we find out! Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff is Caught in a Tractor Beam
25 januari 2020 · 35 min
What are tractor beams? How do photons normally react with matter? How are scientists using beams of light to pull microscopic objects? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the tech behind tractor beams. Lees meer
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Rerun: How Ultrasound Works
22 januari 2020 · 38 min
Ultrasonic waves let medical professionals see what's going on inside us without ever making an incision. But what makes sonography so effective? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they look into the history and amazing applications of ultrasound technology. Lees meer
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Volkswagen Today
20 januari 2020 · 52 min
How did Ferdinand Porsche's grandson reshape Volkswagen? And how did a scandal with diesel vehicles nearly break the company? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Domestic . . . Robots
17 januari 2020 · 46 min
What is a domestic robot? Why are today's domestic robots specialized? Why is it so hard to build a bipedal robot? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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Volkswagen: Beyond the Beetle
15 januari 2020 · 43 min
What did Volkswagen produce beyond the iconic Beetle? From buses to Audi, we look at how Volkswagen evolved up to the 1980s. Lees meer
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The Dark Origins of Volkswagen
13 januari 2020 · 49 min
This is the story of how Ferdinand Porsche, with the support of Adolph Hitler, created the Volkswagen company. We also follow the evolution of the Volkswagen Beetle. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Enters the Singularity
10 januari 2020 · 43 min
What is the technological singularity? How might the technological singularity come about? What do critics say about the idea of the singularity? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the technological singularity. Lees meer
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The Tech of 2014 to 2018
8 januari 2020 · 50 min
This is part two of a retrospect on the last decade in tech. Jonathan looks at Apple in the post Steve Jobs era, protests at Google and Uber's worst year ever. Lees meer
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A Decade In Review (But Only 2009 to 2013)
6 januari 2020 · 46 min
Jonathan begins his look back on ten years in technology, exploring how the tech landscape has changed from 2009 to 2013. Learn about Jonathan's bad predictions, Uber's missteps and more. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Remembers Aaron Swartz
3 januari 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
Aaron Swartz was a young tech genius who was defining RSS specifications at age 14. Who was this young man, what did he believe in and why was the US government determined to prosecute him? Listen in to learn more. Lees meer
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More Top Tech Stories of 2019
1 januari 2020 · 58 min
We look back at some more of the biggest stories and themes in tech over the course of 2019. From planned obsolescence to missteps in tech, we look at how things shook out over the year. Lees meer
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Tech Stories of 2019 - The Bummer Episode
30 december 2019 · 48 min
Jonathan looks back at some of the biggest (and saddest) tech stories of 2019. From bankruptcies to data breaches, this one is kind of a bummer, but still important! Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with Carbon Nanotubes
27 december 2019 · 33 min
What is a carbon nanotube? What are the properties of carbon nanotubes? What are some of the potential uses of carbon nanotubes? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they break down the basics of nanotubes, along with their potential uses in future applications. Lees meer
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The Dangers of Public WiFi
25 december 2019 · 1 uur 19 min
Hacker extraordinaire Shannon Morse joins the show to talk about how you can protect your data when browsing the Internet. Is public WiFi off limits? Are VPNs reliable? What about Tor? Lees meer
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Rerun: Augmenting Your Reality
23 december 2019 · 1 uur 2 min
What is AR and how does it work? Learn about augmented reality's history and future! Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Navigates Google Maps
21 december 2019 · 1 uur
How did Google Maps get started? How does it work, and how has it expanded beyond its original functionality? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they explore the past, present and future of Google Maps. Lees meer
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Rerun: Bad Computer Bugs
18 december 2019 · 45 min
Software bugs range from annoying to catastrophic. It's time to explore some of the most famous flaws in computer history! Lees meer
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Human Centric Design and the Mazda CX-30
16 december 2019 · 46 min
Live from inside a Mazda CX-30 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jonathan talks about the concept of human centric design and why it's not as straightforward as you might imagine. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Are we living in a computer simulation?
13 december 2019 · 42 min
What is the philosophical argument about living in a computer simulation? What does the singularity have to do with it? How might we be able to tell if we’re in a computer simulation? Learn about the nature of perception with Lauren and Jonathan. Lees meer
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Rerun: Shh! How Soundproofing Works
11 december 2019 · 55 min
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? Lees meer
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Rerun: How Tech Could Make Better Chocolate
9 december 2019 · 35 min
Temple University scientists have found a new way to improve chocolate and it involves electric fields. Learn about the technology and physics behind improving a nearly perfect food. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Social Media and You
7 december 2019 · 30 min
Is social media harmful to our real-world relationships? Is there evidence that social media helps us form stronger connections? Why are there so many contradictory studies? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the effects of social media. Lees meer
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Biofuel Bonanza
4 december 2019 · 54 min
What exactly are biofuels, and can they replace fossil fuels? In this episode, we take a critical look at the issues surrounding our energy needs and why it's so darn complicated. Lees meer
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Fake It Til You Make It
2 december 2019 · 47 min
In the world of technology, it's not unusual for startups to make big promises and then scramble to try and keep them. In this episode, we look at some big examples of this philosophy and how it can go wrong. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Wonderful Wizard Named Woz
29 november 2019 · 52 min
Who is Steve Wozniak? What was Wozniak's role at Apple? What other ventures has Wozniak been involved in over the years? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the life and times of this iconic computer engineer and Apple cofounder. Lees meer
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Lighting Up the Holidays
27 november 2019 · 45 min
We look at the history of incorporating lights in winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah and how electricity changed things dramatically. We'll also dive into those over the top displays that sequence lights with sound and talk about why it was such a challenge for the electrician on Stranger Things to make lights blink a specific way. Lees meer
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Blizzard Meltdown
25 november 2019 · 57 min
We look at what's been going on at Blizzard recently and how global politics have created a challenging situation for the company. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How Motion Capture Works
22 november 2019 · 43 min
What does motion capture mean? What are the different systems used to capture a performer’s movements? Why do some animators consider motion capture cheating? Lees meer
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Things Get Hot for Blizzard
20 november 2019 · 40 min
Riding high on some notable successes, Blizzard continued to make big waves in the world of video games. But now and again the company would find itself in a storm of criticism. Lees meer
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Winter is Coming: The Early Days of Blizzard
18 november 2019 · 42 min
Founded in 1991, the video game company Blizzard got its start not by creating blockbuster games of its own but by porting other companies' games to different platforms. This is the story of the founding of Blizzard. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Firefox Story
15 november 2019 · 29 min
How is Firefox connected to Netscape Navigator? Are Firefox and Internet Explorer cousins? What is Mozilla? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the origin and growth of Mozilla. Lees meer
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Media in the Stream
13 november 2019 · 43 min
Over the last decade, we've seen a gradual shift from hard copy media to streaming media. In this episode, we look at the history and tech behind devices designed to stream entertainment. Lees meer
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The Birth of the Electric Chair
11 november 2019 · 44 min
At the end of the 19th century, it seemed like there was nothing electricity couldn't do. So could it be used as a way to humanely carry out the death penalty? We learn about the invention of the electric chair and the dentist who dreamed it up. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Takes the Ingress
8 november 2019 · 31 min
What is an alternate reality game? What is Ingress? How do you play the game? Join Jonathan and Chris as they introduce you to the world of Ingress and alternate reality gaming. Lees meer
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The Trials and Tribulations of the 737 MAX
6 november 2019 · 46 min
What happened with Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft and why did the CEO of the company appear before the US Congress? We learn about the flight control system that led to tragedy and the controversy surrounding it. Lees meer
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The Basics of Electricity
4 november 2019 · 45 min
What's the difference between voltage and current? What is resistance? What are the units of measurement associated with electricity? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets MegaUploaded
1 november 2019 · 38 min
What was Megaupload? Why did the US federal government pursue Megaupload? Why is the Megaupload case so complicated? Join Chris and Jonathan as they shed some light on the Megaupload, from its origin to its ongoing court case. Lees meer
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Scams and Hoaxes
30 oktober 2019 · 51 min
The Internet can be a great place but it's also the host for some pretty sneaky scams out there. In this episode, we look at some common schemes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims and how you can avoid becoming a victim yourself. Lees meer
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The Shocking History of Electricity in Medicine
28 oktober 2019 · 46 min
For more than 200 years, doctors have experimented with using electricity to treat everything from liver disease to severe depression to varying degrees of success. We look at the history behind these practices and what's going on. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Industrial Light and Magic
25 oktober 2019 · 50 min
What is Industrial Light and Magic, and when did it get its start? What is ILM's relationship to Pixar? What technologies did ILM pioneer? Join Jonathan and Chris as they shed some light on ILM. Lees meer
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TechStuff ReRun: The Wonderful World of Audio Animatronics
23 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 16 min
Jonathan is about to head to Walt Disney World (he'll be back by the time this publishes). But he doesn't want to leave you without an episode, so here's one about Disney's audio animatronics from the archive! Lees meer
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Machine Consciousness
21 oktober 2019 · 41 min
Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to technological obstacles, we look at the problems and possibilities. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Rides in Electric Cars
18 oktober 2019 · 39 min
How do electric motors work? Are electric vehicles a new idea? Why aren't there more electric vehicles on the road today? Join Jonathan and Chris as they power through the past, present and possible future of electric vehicles. Lees meer
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The Modern Submarine
16 oktober 2019 · 49 min
How did the modern submarine develop? What kind of technology is on a submarine? How do they navigate? Lees meer
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TechStuff Dives into Submarines
14 oktober 2019 · 48 min
How do submarines work? When were they invented? In this episode, we explore the truths (and myths) about the origin of submarines. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets an ESRB Rating
11 oktober 2019 · 35 min
What is the ESRB? What procedure does the ESRB follow to rate games? What do the different ratings mean? Join the guys as they demystify the inner workings of the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Lees meer
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TechStuff Takes a Gander at Propaganda
9 oktober 2019 · 45 min
The University of Oxford Computational Propaganda Research Project issued a report on how countries around the world are manipulating people with misinformation. What's YOUR country up to? Lees meer
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TechStuff Looks through a Telescope
7 oktober 2019 · 44 min
From the physics of light to ingenious uses of a mirror, we look at the history of telescopes and how they work. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Jumps From Space
5 oktober 2019 · 47 min
How did the Stratos jump work? What sort of technology was inside the capsule? How did Felix's suit work? Join Jonathan and Chris as they leap into the tech behind this groundbreaking jump. Lees meer
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