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End to End Encryption Services
25 april 2018 · 52 min
An anonymous listener wanted to know more about end to end encryption. How is it possible to encrypt information across the Internet so that only the right person can read it? We explore the world of cryptology. Lees meer
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Techstuff Classic: The Dirt on Digital Audio
21 april 2018 · 43 min
How is audio recorded digitally? In this first episode on a series about mp3 and digital audio, Jonathan breaks down how we convert sound into 0s and 1s. Lees meer
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Getting MIDI With It
20 april 2018 · 45 min
What is MIDI and how does it work? We answer a request from listener Jesse and take a look at the history and evolution of MIDI and what it is (and is not). Lees meer
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Listener Grab Bag
18 april 2018 · 54 min
Sometimes, I get requests for topics that aren't quite robust enough for a full episode. Here I'll cover several requests and give shortish answers to them. Lees meer
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The Nintendo Story: Part Four
13 april 2018 · 44 min
It's been two years since we last detailed the course of Nintendo. What has the company been up to since April 2016? Lees meer
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Send in the Clones: The IBM PC Story
11 april 2018 · 53 min
IBM was known for its business-to-business operations. So when the corporate giant decided to get into the home computer market, people took notice. How did IBM establish the PC as the de facto standard in home computing? Lees meer
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How Apple Survived the PC Wars: Part Two
6 april 2018 · 42 min
After introducing the Macintosh computer, Apple struggled a bit to ensure its future. As it continued to rely upon the sturdy Apple II platform, the company tried to forge a new path. How did it go? Lees meer
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How Apple Survived the PC Wars: Part One
4 april 2018 · 48 min
In 1976, two Steves got together and created a startup company called Apple. Their computers ushered in an era of home computers. But the journey didn't always go smoothly. Lees meer
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The Computers That Time Forgot
30 maart 2018 · 53 min
We know about Macs and PCs, but there used to be a lot of other personal computers on the market. This is an episode about those machines and what happened to them. Lees meer
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What was Stuxnet? Part Two
28 maart 2018 · 43 min
How did investigators unravel the truth behind Stuxnet? And exactly how clever was this piece of malware? We take a closer look at the first documented evidence of a cyber warfare weapon. Lees meer
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Three Cool Talks at Think2018
28 maart 2018 · 1 uur 3 min
Learn about the presentations Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michio Kaku and Tanmay Bakshi gave at IBM's Think2018 conference. From space to artificial intelligence to using chatbots as therapists, these talks dive into cutting edge ideas and technologies. Lees meer
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Quantum Computing 101
27 maart 2018 · 57 min
What exactly is quantum computing? How does it relate to quantum mechanics? And what sort of problems could quantum computing solve in the future? Lees meer
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The Journey To AI
24 maart 2018 · 53 min
We have simple forms of AI right now like image recognition and natural language processing. In the future, we may have artificial intelligence that can think the way humans do. But what is going to happen in between? Presenters at IBM's Think2018 conference talk about the use of AI in general and Watson in particular. Lees meer
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What was Stuxnet? Part One
23 maart 2018 · 51 min
In 2010, a computer virus targeting specialized equipment at an Iranian nuclear facility made world news. What was Stuxnet and what did it have to do with uranium enrichment centrifuges? Lees meer
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The Think 2018 Science Slam Part Two
23 maart 2018 · 36 min
At IBM's science slam at Think2018, three more scientists explain their work and how it impacts the world. We learn about a 3D microscope that can observe plankton in the open sea, how we can make sure that the AI we create in the future is unbiased and how quantum computers are poised to fuel a new computer revolution. Lees meer
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The Think 2018 Science Slam Part One
22 maart 2018 · 40 min
At IBM's Think2018 conference, several scientists got up to give short presentations on groundbreaking work they are pursuing that could shape our world in the years to come. In this episode, we learn about crypto anchors and lattice-based cryptography for a post quantum computing world. Science! Lees meer
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TechStuff Takes Off The Training Wheels
21 maart 2018 · 43 min
From the earliest two-wheeled, human-powered vehicles to today's racing bicycles, we look at how the humble bike was invented and how it evolved over the decades. Lees meer
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Jonathan Attends IBM Think 2018
20 maart 2018 · 44 min
Jonathan attends the Think 2018 conference in Las Vegas, where IBM showcases the latest in technologies ranging from AI to quantum computing. Hear about what he plans to explore while there. Lees meer
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An Update On IPv6
16 maart 2018 · 42 min
Back in 2011, TechStuff did an episode about why we needed to switch to the IPv6 protocol. Where are we at now, and why exactly is it necessary? Lees meer
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First Contact (Lens)
14 maart 2018 · 46 min
How were contact lenses invented? Who came up with the idea? How were they first made? Lees meer
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The Naughty Dog Story Part Two
9 maart 2018 · 49 min
How did Naughty Dog follow up the smash hit of Crash Bandicoot? And how did the departure of the two co-founders affect the company? Lees meer
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Good Games From a Naughty Dog
7 maart 2018 · 51 min
Naughty Dog is the company behind games like Crash Bandicoot and the Uncharted series. What's the story behind the games? Lees meer
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Gone Baby Gone - The Deleted Story
2 maart 2018 · 1 uur 8 min
How deleted is deleted? What does it take to truly eradicate digital data? And are deleted messages completely beyond retrieval? Lees meer
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The Phantom Zone
28 februari 2018 · 52 min
In the early 2000s, a company called Infinium Labs promised to revolutionize gaming with a console called The Phantom. It never materialized. What happened? Lees meer
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The Boston Dynamics Story
23 februari 2018 · 55 min
You've seen the video of a man kicking a four legged robot. But what's the story behind the robotics company that built it? Lees meer
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Evolution of Watching TV
21 februari 2018 · 1 uur 8 min
The way we consume traditional media continues to evolve. The age of the DVR ushered in time-shifting viewing habits. But now with services like Sling TV we also have place-shifting opportunities. We talk with Sling TV to learn more. Lees meer
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An Interview with the Creators of Homestar Runner
16 februari 2018 · 59 min
The creators of Homestar Runner hop on TechStuff to talk about their pioneering work in web series production and how StrongBad is going to catch up on that huge email backlog. Lees meer
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Swipe Right: Dating in the Digital Age
14 februari 2018 · 52 min
Happy Valentine's Day! Today, we look at the apps and services meant to connect people to one another. What's the story behind the romance? Lees meer
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The Uber Story Part Two
9 februari 2018 · 58 min
Recently, Uber has been under the magnifying glass as corporate policies and executive behavior have drawn criticisms from around the world. What's going on with the ride sharing company? Lees meer
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The Uber Story Part One
7 februari 2018 · 46 min
Uber set out to disrupt the cab hailing industry. How did it get its start? And are the stories of underhanded tactics true? Lees meer
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Put on Your Jetpacks and Let's Fly!
2 februari 2018 · 54 min
The jetpack is a staple in science fiction transportation. Is the technology practical? Will we all one day dart around using personal jetpacks? Lees meer
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TechStuff Takes a Ride in a Personal Submarine
31 januari 2018 · 1 uur 21 min
Scott Benjamin from CarStuff joins the show to talk about the unusual world of personal submarines. What's the tech behind this luxurious, dangerous extravagance? Lees meer
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Time to Talk About Clocks
26 januari 2018 · 45 min
Where did the first mechanized clocks come from and how did they work? It's time to talk about time. Lees meer
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CES 2018 Roundup
24 januari 2018 · 1 uur 10 min
Every year, manufacturers, retailers and the press gather in Las Vegas to look at the latest in tech. What were the big takeaways this year, apart from an awkward power outage? Lees meer
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The YouTube Story Part Three
19 januari 2018 · 52 min
Our three part series concludes with an examination of what's been going on with YouTube recently. From advertising crises to weird algorithms that create surreal and disturbing videos for kids, we look at it all. Lees meer
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The YouTube Story Part Two
17 januari 2018 · 47 min
Picking up in 2007, we explore how YouTube grew rapidly, launching a few folks into celebrity status in the process. How did YouTube change in that time? Lees meer
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The YouTube Story Part One
12 januari 2018 · 46 min
How did YouTube get its start? We trace the history from its days as an independent company to the historic Google acquisition. Lees meer
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How Pagers Work
10 januari 2018 · 37 min
Remember pagers? Who invented them and how do they work? How are they related to gangsters and the CIA? And who still uses them? Lees meer
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The Sierra OnLine Story
5 januari 2018 · 1 uur 19 min
Jonathan talks with Ken Williams, co-founder of Sierra Games. We look at how a husband and wife team created one of the most powerful computer game companies in the 1980s. Lees meer
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How Blockchain Works
3 januari 2018 · 49 min
Technology analysts say blockchain is the technology of the future. So what exactly is it and how does it work? Lees meer
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TechStuff Predicts 2018
29 december 2017 · 47 min
What's in store for us in the world of technology in 2018? From net neutrality to the next iPhone, Jonathan stares into his faulty crystal ball to make some predictions. Lees meer
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The TechStuff 2017 Predictions Report Card
27 december 2017 · 45 min
A year ago, Jonathan and friends made a bunch of predictions about what might happen in 2017. Did things go the way we expected? Lees meer
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TechStuff Looks Back on 2017
22 december 2017 · 52 min
From massive data breaches to Uber's scandalous year, we take a look at some of the biggest tech stories to break in 2017. Lees meer
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TechStuff Goes to the Ice Rink
20 december 2017 · 56 min
How do you make an ice rink in an area that has a temperature above water's freezing point? We look at the big tech needed to make a lot of ice. Lees meer
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The Physics of Star Wars
15 december 2017 · 1 uur 13 min
On the release date for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we present an episode on how the physics of Star Wars works. Lees meer
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How the EFF Works
13 december 2017 · 50 min
What does the Electronic Frontier Foundation do? We look at the organization, its goals and some important landmark cases that the EFF has participated in. Lees meer
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Operation Sundevil and the Birth of the EFF - Part Two
8 december 2017 · 37 min
Our story about Operation Sundevil continues as we see how the Secret Service and various law enforcement agencies made the formation of the EFF a necessity. Lees meer
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Operation Sundevil and the Birth of the EFF - Part One
6 december 2017 · 45 min
We dive into the complex history of the hacker culture that prompted the US Secret Service to conduct massive raids and how the Electronic Frontier Foundation was born from it. Lees meer
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The HowStuffWorks Story Part Two
1 december 2017 · 1 uur
How did HowStuffWorks transform from a website into a podcast network? Some special guests join the show to talk about the transition from writer to Internet superstar. Lees meer
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The HowStuffWorks Story Part One
29 november 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
How did HowStuffWorks get started? We look at the humble beginnings of the site and how it evolved over the early years. Lees meer
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