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  1. Being Open at Think 2019

    16 februari 2019 · 36 min

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    What does open source mean and why would IBM's strategy revolve around it? From the acquisition of Red Hat to supporting humanitarian hacking efforts, we look at why IBM is embracing open source. Lees meer

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  2. Cloudy With a Chance of IBM Think 2019

    15 februari 2019 · 31 min

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    Cloud computing can be a confusing topic. It gets even trickier when you start talking about hybrid clouds. What's going on with cloud computing and how is IBM positioning itself to lead the way? Lees meer

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  3. AI at IBM Think 2019

    15 februari 2019 · 32 min

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    IBM has a long history with artificial intelligence competing against human beings. Deep Blue mastered Chess, Watson scored big on Jeopardy and now Project Debater is arguing against human champions. We look at some of IBM's latest AI efforts. Lees meer

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  4. Thats So Project Raven

    13 februari 2019 · 43 min

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    What is Project Raven? We look into the spy program from the United Arab Emirates and how it employed ex NSA agents. Lees meer

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  5. The Ose CES Controversy

    11 februari 2019 · 46 min

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    Stuff Your Mom Didn't Tell You host Anney Reese joins the show to talk about a controversy during CES 2019. A sex toy called the Ose received an innovation award but then the Consumer Technology Association rescinded the award and banned the product from CES. What happened? Lees meer

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  6. TechStuff Classic: Sets its VCR

    8 februari 2019 · 54 min

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    When was the VCR invented? Who opposed the VCR? When did the VCR die? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explore the origin, opposition to and death of the VCR. Lees meer

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  7. The Epic Story of Fortnite

    6 februari 2019 · 39 min

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    In 2011, Epic Games teased a new video game called Fortnite. Six years later, the game finally emerged from development and took the world by storm. What's the story behind Fortnite? Lees meer

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  8. RCA and its 100th Year

    4 februari 2019 · 51 min

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    We say that it's RCA's 100th anniversary, but is the company of today the same as the one that debuted in 1919? We look at how RCA has changed dramatically since the mid 1950s. Lees meer

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  9. TechStuff Classic: Old Tech Never Dies

    1 februari 2019 · 46 min

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    What is legacy technology? Why do we still have old technology that should be obsolete? Will the fax machine ever die? Join Chris and Jonathan as they investigate the strange cases of technology that never seems to die. Lees meer

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  10. RCA and Color Television

    30 januari 2019 · 43 min

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    RCA and CBS were in a race to define the standard for color television. CBS won. Or did it? How did RCA and David Sarnoff push a different approach to color television? Lees meer

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  11. RCA During World War II

    28 januari 2019 · 37 min

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    Before the United States entered World War II, RCA was developing an electronic television. How did TV work and what did RCA do while the country was at war? Lees meer

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  12. TechStuff Classic: How Image Sensors Work

    25 januari 2019 · 35 min

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    How important is a digital camera’s image sensor? What are the two main types of image sensors? Which type of image sensor is best? Tune in as your favorite tech gurus (that's Jonathan and Chris) answer these question and more. Lees meer

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  13. The Birth of RCA

    23 januari 2019 · 36 min

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    RCA is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. How did this company get started and how did it dominate radio for years? Lees meer

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  14. Breaking Up AOL is Hard To Do

    21 januari 2019 · 37 min

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    The AOL Time Warner arrangement was doomed not long after it was formed. What led to AOL splitting off and where is the company today? Lees meer

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  15. TechStuff Classic: How Helicopters Work

    18 januari 2019 · 40 min

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    How do helicopters work? Why does a helicopter need a tail rotor? What is a quadrocopter? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the quirky contraptions called helicopters. Lees meer

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  16. AOL and the Very Bad Business Deal

    16 januari 2019 · 35 min

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    When AOL acquired Time Warner, people worried that the new mega company would become an unstoppable force. Instead, the relationship became known as the worst merger of all time. What happened? Lees meer

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  17. The Birth of AOL

    14 januari 2019 · 40 min

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    What did the Atari 2600 have to do with the birth of America Online? We look at the company's origins and how it helped usher in the online age. Lees meer

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  18. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with Plasma

    11 januari 2019 · 25 min

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    What is plasma? How do plasma cutters work? Are plasma weapons possible? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the basics of plasma, along with its potential applications. Lees meer

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  19. CES 2019 Overview

    9 januari 2019 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Jonathan gives a bird's eye view on CES 2019, with a hint of the old, the new, and the just plain view. Lees meer

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  20. Working with the Large Hadron Collider

    7 januari 2019 · 59 min

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    Jonathan is joined by Daniel Whiteson of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. Daniel works in the field of experimental particle physics and conducts research using the LHC. Lees meer

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  21. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Overclocks a CPU

    4 januari 2019 · 31 min

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    What is overclocking? What is a clock cycle? Why would you want to overclock a computer? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore the pros and cons of overclocking computers. Lees meer

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  22. TechStuff's Wishlist for 2019

    2 januari 2019 · 36 min

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    Instead of making predictions for 2019, Jonathan decided to create a show about what he hopes will happen over the next 12 months. From video games to corporate policies, here's his wish list. Lees meer

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  23. 2018 Predictions Scorecard

    31 december 2018 · 42 min

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    At the end of 2017, TechStuff made some predictions for the following year. Now it's time to find out if Jonathan is really a time traveler. Lees meer

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  24. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Radio Telescopes

    28 december 2018 · 33 min

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    What is a radio telescope? How can we “see” with radio waves? Why are radio telescopes so large? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the nuts and bolts of radio telescopes. Lees meer

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  25. The Top Tech Stories of 2018

    26 december 2018 · 45 min

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    We reflect on some of the biggest tech stories to emerge in 2018. From scandals to giant business deals, how did tech impact the world? Lees meer

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  26. The Amazon HQ2 Decision

    24 december 2018 · 44 min

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    After months of speculation (not to mention outlandish competition), Amazon finally announced the location of HQ2, its second headquarters. What's the story behind the decision and how might Amazon change Arlingon and Long Island? Lees meer

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  27. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with R/C

    21 december 2018 · 36 min

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    How do radio-controlled toys work? What frequencies do RC toys use? Why do some toys interfere with each other? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the nuts and bolts of radio-controlled toys. Lees meer

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  28. A Critical Examination of The Singularity

    19 december 2018 · 41 min

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    When people talk about the Singularity, what do they mean? How far off might it be? Or is it even a realistic notion at all? We look at the arguments for and against the idea. Lees meer

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  29. Is Autonomous The Way To Go?

    17 december 2018 · 46 min

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    Concluding our episodes on driverless cars is a look into the arguments for and against the technology. Does it make sense? Is it ready? What are the different levels of autonomy and how far along are we? Lees meer

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  30. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes to RAMing Speed

    14 december 2018 · 44 min

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    What is RAM? Why do computers need RAM? How is RAM different from ROM? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the nuts and bolts of RAM. Lees meer

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  31. Driverless Cars from 2007 to Today

    13 december 2018 · 41 min

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    In the wake of the 2007 Urban Challenge, several companies began to pour some serious money and effort into developing driverless car technology that could roll out onto real-world roads. From Google to Uber, we take a look at some of those projects. Lees meer

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  32. The 2007 Urban Challenge

    12 december 2018 · 40 min

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    How did the 2007 Urban Challenge differ from the two earlier DARPA Grand Challenges? And how did that set the stage for where autonomous cars would go next? Lees meer

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  33. The DARPA Grand Challenges

    11 december 2018 · 37 min

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    In the mid 2000s, the Department of Defense R&D agency DARPA sponsored competitions in an effort to kickstart autonomous car technology. This is the story of the 2004 and 2005 challenges. Lees meer

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  34. Driverless Cars: The Early Concepts

    10 december 2018 · 40 min

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    Wouldn't it be awesome if your car took you where you needed to go without you having to touch the wheel? In this episode, we look at the history behind the driverless car concept. Lees meer

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  35. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks for Abandonware

    7 december 2018 · 33 min

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    What is abandonware? Can you acquire abandonware legally? What does copyright law have to do with abandonware? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the basics of abandonware, how it occurs and what it means for software users. Lees meer

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  36. Time After Time Travel

    6 december 2018 · 36 min

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    If there were a time traveler among us, how would we know? Jonathan takes a look at various strategies to catch that pesky time traveler who may be meddling with your life. Lees meer

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  37. TechStuff Visits Mars

    5 december 2018 · 41 min

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    There's no doubt about it: Mars is trying to kill you. It's just not very good at ranged attacks. But get close enough? BAM! What challenges will we have to overcome if we ever visit Mars? Lees meer

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  38. InSight into Mars

    4 december 2018 · 36 min

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    On November 26, 2018, NASA engineers and scientists celebrated upon receiving confirmation that the Martian lander InSight had touched down successfully. What does InSight do and what will it tell us about the Red Planet? Lees meer

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  39. TechStuff Enters the Wasteland

    3 december 2018 · 44 min

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    Where did the Fallout series of games come from and how have they evolved? From its origins as a game engine experiment from Interplay to the newly released online game Fallout 76, we take a look at this popular franchise. Lees meer

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  40. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff withdraws from an ATM

    30 november 2018 · 41 min

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    Who invented the automated teller machine? How do ATMs keep track of your money? What is an ATM skimmer? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a deeper look at the past and present tech of ATMs. Lees meer

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  41. TechStuff Gets Scooting

    29 november 2018 · 37 min

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    It seems like electric scooters are everywhere and dockless scooter businesses are becoming the next big thing. Where did these companies come from and why have some cities pushed back? Lees meer

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  42. TCP and its History

    28 november 2018 · 32 min

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    We look at the history of the Transmission Control Protocol and why the next version of HTTP won't be relying upon it. What does TCP do and how does it work? Lees meer

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  43. Is E3 Still Relevant?

    27 november 2018 · 35 min

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    In mid November, 2018, Sony dropped a bombshell - the company would not attend the 2019 E3 conference. Has the video game trade show outlived its usefulness? Lees meer

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  44. Heigh-Ho Hydrogen

    26 november 2018 · 36 min

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    Hydrogen is the most plentiful substance in the universe. Could it also be the fuel of the future? In this episode, we look at the challenges and opportunities related to a hydrogen economy. Lees meer

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  45. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Night Vision

    23 november 2018 · 35 min

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    What are the two main types of night vision? How can you see heat? Why do some night vision systems only display in monochromatic green? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the tech behind night vision. Lees meer

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  46. Facebook's Accountability Problem

    22 november 2018 · 44 min

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    A piece in the New York Times examined how Facebook navigated a tricky situation through questionable strategies in the wake of multiple scandals. What did the journalists find out and how has Facebook responded? Lees meer

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  47. The History of Cyber Monday

    21 november 2018 · 35 min

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    What is Black Friday, and how did it spawn Cyber Monday? From business trends to marketing schemes, we take a look at the history of holiday shopping online. Lees meer

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  48. How AI Can Make You Look Like a Better Dancer

    20 november 2018 · 35 min

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    Today, it's possible to manipulate photos and videos in ways that were unthinkable just a few years ago. We look at a research project that uses computers and AI to map the movements of professional dancers to the images of people who have two left feet. Lees meer

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  49. The Boring Podcast

    19 november 2018 · 38 min

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    How do tunneling machines work? We look at the science and tech behind burrowing under the Earth. Lees meer

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  50. TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Adjusts the Thermostat

    16 november 2018 · 34 min

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    What are the parts of a thermostat? How do bimetallic thermometers work? What is a mercury switch? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the mechanics of thermostats. Tune in to learn what happens when you flip that mysterious switch on the wall. Lees meer

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