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DARPA in the 1970s
15 november 2018 · 41 min
How did DARPA navigate the choppy political waters in the wake of the Vietnam War and the rise of the counterculture movement? From a re-branding to a new focus on stealth technology, we look at DARPA's work in the 1970s. Lees meer
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DARPA's First Projects
13 november 2018 · 33 min
From weather satellites to horrifying herbicides, we explore some of DARPA's projects during its first years of operations. How was this agency meant to counteract missile attacks and insurgent uprisings? Lees meer
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The Origins of DARPA
12 november 2018 · 40 min
How did a Soviet satellite kickstart the R&D branch of the US Department of Defense? We look at how DARPA was founded and the problems it was meant to solve. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Story of Rim
9 november 2018 · 50 min
What is Research in Motion? What did the company do before inventing the Blackberry? Why do so many people direct criticism at RIM today? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris answer these questions and more in this long-awaited episode. Lees meer
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Robots are People Too?
8 november 2018 · 39 min
An ongoing debate in Europe concerns whether or not we should extend the concept of personhood to robots. Why would we do such a thing and what would it mean? And why are many computer scientists opposed to the idea? Lees meer
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Goodbye, Kepler Telescope
7 november 2018 · 40 min
NASA launched the Kepler telescope in 2009 to stare out into space. In October, 2018, the telescope "retired." What did we learn from it and how did it work? Lees meer
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John von Neumann and the Bomb
6 november 2018 · 41 min
We continue our story about John von Neumann, the mathematical genius. From his work on the Manhattan Project to creating what we now call von Neumann architecture, we learn how his work changed the world. Lees meer
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Who was John von Neumann?
5 november 2018 · 35 min
The Hungarian-born mathematician John von Neumann made numerous contributions to mathematics, computer science and more in his relatively short life. In this episode, we learn about his meteoric rise in academia. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How Metal Detectors Works
2 november 2018 · 32 min
What are the three types of metal detectors? How do metal detectors use electromagnetism to detect stuff? What kind of stuff can create interference when using a metal detector? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explore the technology behind metal detectors. Lees meer
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The Complicated Story of an AI Artist
1 november 2018 · 36 min
In October, 2018, a portrait created by an artificial intelligence program sold at auction for more than $400,000. But there's controversy surrounding the story - did the team that created the work of art steal the artist? Lees meer
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TechStuff's Spooky Halloween Spectacular!
31 oktober 2018 · 42 min
In celebration of Halloween, we take a look at an article from HowStuffWorks titled 10 Scary Modern Technologies. From drones to voices coming out of thin air, we peek under the big scary bed that is technology. Lees meer
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The Trials of MakerBot
30 oktober 2018 · 38 min
What happens when a company abandons its core philosophy? MakerBot went from embracing open source to incorporating proprietary technology, alienating makers and shedding co-founders as a result. Here's what happened. Lees meer
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How MakerBot Was Born
29 oktober 2018 · 40 min
MakerBot is known as the company that brought 3D printing into the consumer market. We learn about how the company was spawned from a project intended to turn the manufacturing world upside down. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How Theremins Work
26 oktober 2018 · 33 min
So what exactly is a theremin? It's got an unmistakably unique sound, and it's one of the world's first electronic musical instruments. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore all things theremin, from the story of its inventor to playing techniques. Lees meer
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Sleepy Time Tech
25 oktober 2018 · 42 min
What happens when sleep and technology meet? From sleep trackers to the world's first "sleep robot," we look at the science behind sleeping and the tech that tries to exploit it. Lees meer
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Powerful Lasers and Their Uses
24 oktober 2018 · 32 min
How do lasers work? What are the most powerful lasers out there today and what do they do? Lees meer
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E-Waste and What To Do With It
23 oktober 2018 · 40 min
What is electronic waste? What makes it so problematic? And what's the best way to deal with it? Lees meer
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AI Gone Rude
22 oktober 2018 · 37 min
Science fiction authors have thoroughly explored what could happen if we implement artificial intelligence irresponsibly. But they didn't predict that Microsoft would have to rein in a rogue, foul-mouthed chatbot. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Stares at Laser Eye Surgery
19 oktober 2018 · 40 min
How does laser eye surgery work? How does the human eye work? What types of eye problems can laser eye surgery correct? Join Jonathan and Chris for a closer look at laser eye surgery. Lees meer
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Could we make a sarcastic supercomputer?
18 oktober 2018 · 38 min
As we develop more advanced natural language systems, will we ever reach a point where a computer can detect not just what we say but what we actually mean? Lees meer
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More Space Planes
17 oktober 2018 · 44 min
In this episode, we learn about more recent and proposed space planes. What happens when they transition from experimental aircraft to practical vehicles? Lees meer
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Planes in Spaaaace
16 oktober 2018 · 33 min
What is a space plane and how does it work? From the Space Shuttle to the super secret X-37B, we look at the designs and proposals for reusable spacecraft. Lees meer
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Voting and Technology
15 oktober 2018 · 47 min
Bob Sullivan of the Breach Podcast joins the show to talk about the intersection between tech and voting. Is there a sweet spot? And do voting machines make the process more or less secure? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Ponders an Enigma
12 oktober 2018 · 38 min
What was the Enigma machine? What is a cipher? How did the Enigma machine work? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more about cryptography. Lees meer
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Death of the Amiga
11 oktober 2018 · 39 min
The Amiga computers had a reputation for being incredibly powerful, particularly for video applications. But numerous problems at Commodore meant the system was living on borrowed time. What happened? Lees meer
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The Amiga 500 and Amiga 2000
10 oktober 2018 · 38 min
Following the somewhat disappointing performance of the Amiga 1000, Commodore released two new computers to try and capture both the high-end market and the budget computer customer. We look at these two legendary systems and the politics that interfered with them. Lees meer
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Building the First Amiga Computer
9 oktober 2018 · 35 min
Jay Miner and his team of engineers were hard at work building the components for the Amiga 1000. Meanwhile, Atari and Commodore were maneuvering against each other and putting Amiga in the middle. Lees meer
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The Birth of Amiga
8 oktober 2018 · 35 min
TechStuff listener Matt wanted to know more about the Amiga line of computers. We take a look at how an engineer from Atari took a big leap in order to achieve his goal of building the best home computer of the early 1980s. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: What does NASA's Mission Control Do?
5 oktober 2018 · 43 min
Reaching space is difficult, and returning safely is even trickier. Luckily for astronauts, Mission Control follows each shuttle launch in minute detail, and they're on standby to tackle any imaginable problem. Tune in to learn more about exploring space. Lees meer
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TechStuff Gets a MoviePass
4 oktober 2018 · 44 min
Susannah asked that I do an episode about the company MoviePass. Where did it come from? What impact did it have on the entertainment industry? And does it have a future? Lees meer
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The Podcast Patent Problem
3 oktober 2018 · 33 min
How did a patent filed in 1996 cause huge headaches in the podcasting industry? And how did a decision in 2018 finally put the matter to rest? We look at the case of Personal Audio LLC versus podcasting. Lees meer
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What is Apple's Neural Engine?
2 oktober 2018 · 36 min
Listener Dan wanted to know more about Apple's "neural engine." What exactly is it, and what can it do? We explore how a system on a chip can power machine learning in a smartphone. Lees meer
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The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
1 oktober 2018 · 41 min
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World. But that Epcot wasn't the same thing as Walt Disney's initial vision. We look into the history of a futuristic community. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Tech of Firefighting
28 september 2018 · 37 min
Firefighters are an invaluable part of every community, but how does firefighting work? What tech will you find on a fire truck? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the technology behind firefighting. Lees meer
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How Game Engines Work
27 september 2018 · 40 min
What exactly is a game engine? What are the notable game engines out there today? And how do they work? A request from listener Tongki. Lees meer
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The Worst Video Games of All Time . . . Since 2011
26 september 2018 · 43 min
Back in 2011, we asked listeners what they thought the worst video games of all time were. In this episode, we look at games that received some of the worst reviews since 2011. What makes a bad game so awful? Lees meer
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Netflix to Today
25 september 2018 · 40 min
Netflix has shifted focus to streaming video, though it still operates a DVD rental service. What were some of the challenges and roadblocks the company encountered over the past few years? And what the heck was Qwikster? Lees meer
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Netflix vs Blockbuster
24 september 2018 · 43 min
Netflix has faced many competitors, but none gave the company as much trouble as Blockbuster. In this episode, we continue Netflix's story and how Blockbuster almost came from behind to topple Netflix's DVD rental service. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?
21 september 2018 · 32 min
Could we blow up an asteroid like in the movie Armageddon? Join Jonathan and Chris as they tackle what may become one of Earth's most important questions: What do we need to do to be better prepared for an asteroid impact? Lees meer
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Netflix's Early Years
20 september 2018 · 43 min
In our continuation of the story of Netflix, we look at how the young company changed dramatically over the first few years of its existence. Lees meer
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The Netflix Story
19 september 2018 · 36 min
Listener Kevin wants to know the story behind the company that buried Blockbuster. In this episode, we look at the early years of Netflix and how it weathered some rough times to get a foothold. Lees meer
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The Nvidia Story So Far
18 september 2018 · 44 min
We continue our look at the company that created the term GPU. How did Nvidia rise to dominance after such an uncertain start? Lees meer
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Graphics and Nvidia
17 september 2018 · 32 min
Nvidia is a company perhaps best known for its graphics processing units. Where did it come from and how has it impacted computing? A request from listener Matthew. Lees meer
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Techstuff Classic: Eureka Archimedes
14 september 2018 · 33 min
Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at the works of Archimedes -- including his historically famous, controversial death ray design. Lees meer
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TechStuff Goes Dark
13 september 2018 · 43 min
What is the dark web? What is its purpose? What sort of stuff is on there? We shine the light on a dark topic, as requested by listener Tyler. Lees meer
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The Cambridge Analytica Scandal
12 september 2018 · 41 min
In early 2018, the data analysis and marketing firm Cambridge Analytica came under fire in both the United States and the United Kingdom for different reasons. What exactly happened and how have things changed as a result? Lees meer
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The Founding of Cambridge Analytica
11 september 2018 · 38 min
Cambridge Analytica made headlines multiple times during its relatively short history. Where did the company come from and what did it have to do with Facebook? Lees meer
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Silencing the Echo Chamber
10 september 2018 · 42 min
We've changed the way we get information, and that has changed our perceptions of the world. How have echo chambers formed through tech and what can you do to make sure you're not just getting the information that confirms your perspective? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: What are QR Codes?
7 september 2018 · 33 min
How do QR codes store information? What’s the difference between a QR code and a barcode? Why did it take so long for QR codes to take off? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down QR codes in this podcast. Lees meer
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Three Nuclear Disasters
6 september 2018 · 47 min
What happened at the nuclear power plants at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima? What did we learn from those disasters? And how bad were they? Lees meer
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