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The Hot Take on Cold Fusion
5 september 2018 · 34 min
Cold fusion would transform our world in ways we can't even imagine. Is it really possible? Jonathan explores the science to find the answer. Lees meer
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How a Fusion Reactor Would Work
4 september 2018 · 29 min
Nuclear power can generate a lot of electricity, but fission brings with it some drawbacks. What if we used fusion? We look at the difference between the two processes and learn about attempts to harness the power of the stars. Lees meer
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How Nuclear Power Plants Work
3 september 2018 · 42 min
How does a fission-based nuclear reactor work? What are some of the proposed modifications of this technology that could potentially make it a more attractive way to generate electricity? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How Sonar Works
31 augustus 2018 · 34 min
Sonar uses sound to gauge the distance between objects. Although most people associate sonar with submarines, humans use sonar for a lot more than underwater navigation. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a look at the mechanics behind sonar. Lees meer
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The Decline and Fall of Pebble
30 augustus 2018 · 44 min
Just a few short years after it burst on the scene with an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign, the Pebble company fell apart. What happened and what did we learn? Lees meer
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The Origin of Pebble
29 augustus 2018 · 38 min
Where did the Pebble Smartwatch come from? We look at the story behind one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns. Lees meer
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Web Analytics and Your Data
28 augustus 2018 · 36 min
How much of your personal information gets collected on the Web? Can you protect your information from prying eyes? And should you? Lees meer
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How Web Analytics Work
27 augustus 2018 · 42 min
How do web analytics companies gather data? How much could these companies know about you? How hard is it to identify a person based off their browsing history? Get paranoid in this episode requested by listener Raff. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Tests the Emergency Broadcast System
24 augustus 2018 · 33 min
What was the Emergency Broadcast System? What did it have to do with the Cold War? How is the Emergency Alert System different from the old EBS? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the origin of the EBS and the EAS. Lees meer
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How Fender Changed After the Acquisition
23 augustus 2018 · 46 min
When CBS bought Fender guitars, the new bosses had some big changes in mind. How did that turn out and how is the Fender of today different from the company that helped spawn new genres of music? Lees meer
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TechStuff Shreds on Fender Guitars
22 augustus 2018 · 42 min
What's the story behind Fender Musical Instruments? From the iconic Stratocaster to today's company, we take a look at this iconic name in American musical history. Request by listener Greg. Lees meer
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Making Tech Accessible
21 augustus 2018 · 42 min
Listener Kenn wanted to know about the process of designing assitive and accessible technologies. Technology has the potential to assist people with disabilities. But designing such tech requires a lot of consideration. Lees meer
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TechStuff Builds a Sound System
20 augustus 2018 · 42 min
What are the different components in a high-tech sound system and what does each one do? TechStuff gives a rundown on audio equipment. Request by Karl-Ludwig. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Curious About Mars
17 augustus 2018 · 52 min
What is the success rate for sending missions to Mars? What made the Curiosity rover mission so special? What would it take to get people to and from Mars safely? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a closer look at the latest Mars mission. Lees meer
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The Death of Blockbuster
16 augustus 2018 · 39 min
The once mighty franchise has dwindled down to a single location. What led to the downfall of Blockbuster? Lees meer
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The Birth of Blockbuster
15 augustus 2018 · 44 min
TechStuff listener Paul wanted to know the story behind the company Blockbuster. How did this franchise emerge to threaten mom and pop video rental stores? Lees meer
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The Cutting Edge of Forensic Technology
14 augustus 2018 · 48 min
We continue our look at forensic technology. What sort of cutting edge tech do investigators use? And how close is it to Hollywood's version? Lees meer
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TechStuff Investigates Forensic Technology
13 augustus 2018 · 42 min
We've seen the Hollywood version of forensic scientists, but what sort of tech do real forensics experts rely upon when conducting an investigation? From fingerprints to digital surveillance, we take a look at the tools of the trade. A request by listener Hakeem. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Listens in on Sound Files
10 augustus 2018 · 46 min
What do sound files do? Why are there so many different kinds of sound files? What's the difference between uncompressed, lossless and lossy formats? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris explain the differences between all those sound files. Lees meer
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TechStuff Boards the Space Shuttle Program
9 augustus 2018 · 47 min
The Space Shuttle program in the United States was a story filled with triumph and tragedy. We take a closer look at the technology of the space shuttle, as requested by listener Lim. Lees meer
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It Is, In Fact, Rocket Science
8 augustus 2018 · 39 min
Recently, I covered a lot of early spacecraft. But how did we get those darn things into space in the first place? In this episode, I trace the history of rocketry and look at some of the launch vehicles that slipped the bonds of Earth. Lees meer
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More Apollo and The Soyuz Spacecraft
7 augustus 2018 · 44 min
We conclude our look at the Apollo space program and climb aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, which are still used to this day. Lees meer
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The Apollo Missions
6 augustus 2018 · 49 min
The Gemini project was a stepping stone to what seemed like an impossible goal - put astronauts on the Moon and return them to Earth safely. The Apollo spacecraft would be the vehicle to take on the challenge. We look at the triumph and tragedy of the early Apollo program. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The MMORPG Story
3 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 2 min
What is an MMORPG? What was the first MMORPG? Who coined the term MMORPG? Get online with Chris and Jonathan as they explore the massive, multifaceted world of MMORPGs. Lees meer
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From Voskhod to Gemini
2 augustus 2018 · 40 min
We continue our episodes about early spacecraft. This time, we go beyond the Vostok and Mercury missions and take a look at what came next. Lees meer
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The First Manned Spacecraft
1 augustus 2018 · 40 min
From the Vostok to the Mercury, we take a look at some of the spacecraft responsible for keeping astronauts and cosmonauts safe as they entered the final frontier. And we also take a moment to reflect upon Laika, the first Earth organism to go into orbit. Lees meer
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Cisco Systems Today
31 juli 2018 · 40 min
We continue our look into Cisco Systems, a huge company responsible for key technologies that make the stuff you use work. Lees meer
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The Origins of Cisco Systems
30 juli 2018 · 35 min
TechStuff listener Gage wanted to hear about the company Cisco Systems, which went from a startup in 1984 to one of the biggest corporations in the US. This is its origin story. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How Nuclear Weapons Work
27 juli 2018 · 53 min
During this classic episode, Chris and Jonathan explore one of the world's most dangerous technologies. How do nuclear weapons work? Why are uranium and plutonium important components? What’s the difference between a fission and a fusion bomb? Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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More on NLP and where voice assistants come from
26 juli 2018 · 35 min
We conclude our investigation into what makes natural language processing tick and explore the history of assistants like Siri, Alexa and Cortana. Lees meer
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The challenge of natural language processing
25 juli 2018 · 38 min
TechStuff listener Nate wanted to know about natural language processing. How can computer scientists teach machines to understand human language and why is it so hard to do? Lees meer
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I'm sorry, what did you say?
24 juli 2018 · 29 min
We explore the history and evolution of speech recognition, one of the foundational technologies behind voice assistants like Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. Lees meer
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Phishing, Spear Phishing and Whaling
23 juli 2018 · 38 min
What exactly is phishing and how does it work? From corporate espionage to political manipulation, we explore how people leverage old, deceptive strategies in the digital age. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Slow Motion Film and High Speed Photography
20 juli 2018 · 37 min
How does film work? What are the basic parts of a camera? How can you take a photo of a high-speed subject and get a clear picture? Tune in as Chris and Jonathan break down the tech behind slow motion and high speed photography. Lees meer
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How ASIMO Worked
19 juli 2018 · 32 min
Superfan Kat asked for an episode all about Honda's robot ASIMO, which was recently retired. Learn all about the bot meant to interact with human beings. Lees meer
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Scams, Hoaxes and Technological Flim Flam
18 juli 2018 · 1 uur 17 min
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know's Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about some of the biggest shams, hoaxes and flim-flam in tech. Put that skepticism to work! Lees meer
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How Critical Thinking Works
17 juli 2018 · 48 min
In the 1000th episode of TechStuff, Jonathan explores the concepts of skepticism and critical thinking and why they are important not just in the world of tech but everywhere. Lees meer
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The State of AI
16 juli 2018 · 50 min
In June 2018, Ian Hogarth and Nathan Benaich released a report on how far AI has advanced over 12 months. We take a look at artificial intelligence, where we are and where we're heading next. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Anonymity
13 juli 2018 · 34 min
Is it possible that privacy is becoming less of a social norm? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore how the internet and online social networks have influenced changing attitudes about personal privacy. Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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Over Hill and Over Dell (Dell Story Part Two)
12 juli 2018 · 35 min
After Dell Computers' meteoric rise, the company hit some rough waters. In this episode, we learn what happened, how Michael Dell was able to buy back the company he created and what he plans next. Lees meer
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Dude, You Got a Dell
11 juli 2018 · 35 min
Michael Dell founded his company when he was a teenager. In this episode, we learn how he took a good business idea and turned it into a billion-dollar company. Lees meer
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What exactly is GDPR
10 juli 2018 · 39 min
Legisliation from the European Union has forced many companies to scramble to comply to new rules and regulations. What exactly is General Data Protection Regulation? Lees meer
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TechStuff Update Grab Bag
9 juli 2018 · 38 min
Sometimes, after I cover a topic, stuff keeps happening. It's pretty rude. But this episode is all about following up on recent tech stories. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Say My Name
6 juli 2018 · 49 min
Who was Heisenberg? What was his contribution to quantum mechanics? What is the uncertainty principle? Lees meer
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The Best and Worst of Crowdfunding
5 juli 2018 · 40 min
Crowdfunding and platforms like Kickstarter and IndieGogo have changed the way people get funding for projects, including big tech projects. In this episode, we look at examples of some of the best and worst tech-related crowdfunding campaigns. Lees meer
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TechStuff Moments with Mr. Lincoln
4 juli 2018 · 36 min
The Disneyland attraction Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln originally started out as a World's Fair attraction before taking up residence in the Happiest Place on Earth. We look at the history, technology and evolution of this popular Disney attraction. Lees meer
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Vaporware: The Software Edition
3 juli 2018 · 32 min
From computer games that never made it out of development to entire operating systems, we look at some of the greatest software that never made it to users. Lees meer
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Go Go Gadget Vaporware!
2 juli 2018 · 41 min
In this episode, we round up some examples of promised gadgets that never delivered. From a self-adjusting belt to a pair of camera glasses promoted by Lady Gaga, this episode is all about vaporware. Lees meer
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Techstuff Classic: What about (Microsoft) Bob
29 juni 2018 · 43 min
What was Microsoft Bob? What was the major security flaw in Bob? Why did Bob flop? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the rise and fall of Microsoft Bob. Lees meer
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What is Microsoft up to Today?
28 juni 2018 · 36 min
From mixed reality to political controversy, we explore the recent activity of the world's largest software company: Microsoft. Lees meer
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