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  1. Have smartphones lost their luster?

    3 oktober 2012 · 39 min

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    Can we expect any more revolutionary developments in smartphone design? Do we hype smartphone releases too much? What could be the next big thing? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris ask if smartphones have lost their luster -- and, if so, why. Lees meer

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  2. TechStuff Gets Salty

    1 oktober 2012 · 25 min

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    What is desalination? What are some of the methods used to get salt out of water? Why isn't desalination in wider use? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the tech behind desalination in this episode with Erik Hanson of General Electric. Lees meer

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  3. TechStuff Looks at the New Kindles

    26 september 2012 · 52 min

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    How are the new Kindles different from earlier models? What's the difference between the new ereader and the Kindle Fire tablets? How does the Paperwhite's light work? Get on the same (digital) page with Jonathan and Chris as they delve into Kindles. Lees meer

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  4. TechStuff Looks at Video Cards

    24 september 2012 · 34 min

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    What is a GPU? What are GPUs used for besides processing graphics? Who makes video cards? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the nuts and bolts of GPUs. Lees meer

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  5. TechStuff Looks at Password Security

    19 september 2012 · 37 min

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    Why should password security be a top concern? What can you do to make your passwords safe? What constitutes a strong password? Join Chris and Jonathan as they give you the tips and tricks you'll need to keep your passwords secure. Lees meer

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  6. Women in Tech

    17 september 2012 · 50 min

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    Who are some of the most influential women in technology? What role are women playing in guiding today's tech companies? What's the future of women in technology? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the past, present and future of women in tech. Lees meer

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  7. The Story of Yahoo: Part 2

    12 september 2012 · 39 min

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    What problems did Yahoo encounter after the dot com bubble burst? Why did Yahoo go through five CEOs in five years? Why are some people optimistic about Yahoo's chances now that Marissa Mayer is CEO? Tune in to learn more about Yahoo. Lees meer

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  8. The Story of Yahoo So Far: Part 1

    10 september 2012 · 37 min

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    How did Yahoo get started? What contributed to its meteoric rise? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the origins, triumphs and travails of Yahoo in part one of this series. Lees meer

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  9. TechStuff Looks at the LHC

    5 september 2012 · 55 min

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    What does the Large Hadron Collider do? How large is it? What is the LHC looking for? Listen in and get the scoop on the Large Hadron Collider with Chris and Jonathan. Lees meer

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  10. More Data, More Problems

    3 september 2012 · 50 min

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    How did journalist Mat Honan get hacked? What is social engineering? How can you protect yourself against hackers? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan examine how criminals can access your data -- and how to protect your information from hackers. Lees meer

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  11. TechStuff Gets Curious About Mars

    29 augustus 2012 · 51 min

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    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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  12. It's a Beautiful Day in the Fiberhood

    27 augustus 2012 · 30 min

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    What is Google Fiber? What sort of speeds can people expect to see with Google Fiber? Why did Google choose Kansas City for Google Fiber? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explain the origin, function and future of Google Fiber. Lees meer

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  13. Repurposing Tech for Developing Countries

    22 augustus 2012 · 44 min

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    How are people using bicycles to create new machines for developing countries? What are MediKits? Why is e-waste recycling such a dangerous job? Join Jonathan and Chris as they look at the ways in which innovators across the world repurpose old tech. Lees meer

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  14. TechStuff Hacks Into Music

    20 augustus 2012 · 33 min

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    Are you bored by the usual musical instruments? Would you like to turn an Atari 2600 into a guitar, or translate shadows into sound? If so, then you may be a budding music hacker. Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the wide world of music hacks. Lees meer

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  15. TechStuff Goes Steampunk

    15 augustus 2012 · 28 min

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    What is steampunk? What are the traits of the steampunk aesthetic? Who are some famous steampunk artists? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at steampunk. Lees meer

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  16. Printing Medication

    13 augustus 2012 · 47 min

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    How has ink jet technology been used to dispense medication? How could a 3-D printer create medicine? In what other ways have printers been used to create medical treatments? Lees meer

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  17. TechStuff Looks at Kickstarter

    6 augustus 2012 · 43 min

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    What is Kickstarter? How do projects get funding from Kickstarter? What is the project success rate on Kickstarter? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer

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  18. TechStuff Tests the Emergency Broadcast System

    1 augustus 2012 · 32 min

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    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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  19. Spotlight on Dennis Ritchie

    30 juli 2012 · 32 min

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    Who was Dennis Ritchie? Why did Ritchie create the C programming language? What is the story of Ritchie’s involvement with UNIX? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris delve into the life and work of Dennis Ritchie. Lees meer

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  20. TechStuff Looks at Solid State Drives

    25 juli 2012 · 49 min

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    What is a solid state drive? How are they different from magnetic storage devices? How do SSDs erase data? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the nuts-and-bolts of solid state drives. Lees meer

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  21. The Halo Story

    23 juli 2012 · 48 min

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    How did the Halo game series get started? Who is publishing the latest Halo game? How does Halo relate to the Marathon trilogy? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the hallowed story of Halo. Lees meer

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  22. Microsoft’s History with Tablets

    18 juli 2012 · 51 min

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    How long has Microsoft supported pen-based PC interfaces? When did Bill Gates unveil the Tablet PC? What do we know about the Microsoft Surface tablet? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris explore the future (and surprising history) of Microsoft and tablets. Lees meer

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  23. TechStuff Looks at Supercomputers

    16 juli 2012 · 46 min

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    What is a supercomputer? What was the first supercomputer? How fast is the fastest supercomputer? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan add up the facts about the world's fastest, most powerful computers. Lees meer

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  24. TechStuff Looks at Generic Top Level Domains

    11 juli 2012 · 33 min

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    What is a top level domain? How many new top level domains were proposed in 2012? How much does it cost to register a new top level domain? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris go to the very top (of domains) for the answers to these questions and more. Lees meer

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  25. TechStuff Arms Itself with Non-lethal Weapons

    9 juli 2012 · 55 min

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    How do pain rays work? What is the Portal Denial System? How does the Taser shotgun shell work? Join Jonathan and Chris as they introduce you to a new world of excruciating -- but, theoretically -- non-lethal pain. Lees meer

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  26. TechStuff Plays with Microcontrollers

    4 juli 2012 · 27 min

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    What is a microcontroller? What do microcontrollers do? What is the difference between a microcontroller and a microprocessor? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris delve into the tiny, crucial world of microcontrollers. Lees meer

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  27. TechStuff Rides the Vacuum Train

    2 juli 2012 · 38 min

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    What is a vacuum train? How fast could a vacuum train travel? What are the challenges of building a vacuum train system? Hop aboard as Chris and Jonathan give you a nuts-and-bolts look at vacuum trains in this episode. Lees meer

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  28. TechStuff Checks the Flame

    27 juni 2012 · 43 min

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    What is the Flame malware? Should you be worried about getting the Flame malware? Who could be behind Flame? Join Chris and Jonathan as they get to the bottom of the perplexing malware known as Flame. Lees meer

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  29. TechStuff Clicks on Web Ads

    25 juni 2012 · 42 min

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    How does Web advertising compare to traditional advertising? What do the terms CPM, CPA and CPC mean? How do affiliate programs work? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the nuts and bolts of online advertising. Lees meer

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  30. The Facebook Financial Fiasco

    20 juni 2012 · 37 min

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    What happened with Facebook’s IPO? Why did Facebook’s stock price drop shortly after going public? Why are people suing Facebook? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan share the latest information on Facebook's controversial IPO. Lees meer

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  31. Happy Fathers of the Internet Day

    18 juni 2012 · 40 min

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    What was ARPANET? Who was on the team that designed the basic infrastructure for the Internet? What was the first message sent over the ARPANET connections? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris pay their respects to the Dads of the Internet. Lees meer

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  32. The Future of Search

    13 juni 2012 · 42 min

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    Today's internet users are only a web search away from accessing a mind-blowing amount of information, and the story's not over yet. Search 1itself is still evolving. Join Chris and Jonathan as they ask: What is the future of search? Lees meer

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  33. TechStuff Plays the Slot Machines

    11 juni 2012 · 52 min

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    How did the earliest slot machines work? How do modern slot machines use random number generators? Where are you more likely to find slot machines that pay out frequently? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the science behind slot machines. Lees meer

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  34. The MMORPG Story

    6 juni 2012 · 1 uur 1 min

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    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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  35. TechStuff Mines Some Asteroids

    4 juni 2012 · 40 min

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    Why would we want to mine asteroids? How might we manage the mining operation? What is Planetary Resource’s plan? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore mining asteroids. Lees meer

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  36. TechStuff Looks at CISPA

    30 mei 2012 · 36 min

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    What is CISPA? Is it the same thing as SOPA and PIPA? Why are privacy advocacy groups alarmed by CISPA? Tune in as Chris and Jonathan delve into the world of internet legislation and the controversies surrounding these bills. Lees meer

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  37. TechStuff Investigates Operation Ghost Click

    28 mei 2012 · 32 min

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    How does a Domain Name Server work? What are rogue Domain Name Servers? How can you tell if you have the DNSChanger malware? Tune in to learn more. Lees meer

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  38. TechStuff Goes for a Google Drive

    23 mei 2012 · 49 min

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    What is Google Drive? How does cloud storage work? How does Google Drive compare to other online storage properties? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan take you behind the wheel of Google Drive in this episode. Lees meer

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  39. TechStuff Goes on Autopilot

    21 mei 2012 · 31 min

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    Who invented autopilot? How can autopilot maintain control of an airplane? What happens if the autopilot system fails? Join Chris and Jonathan as they answer these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer

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  40. A Titanic TechStuff Episode

    16 mei 2012 · 51 min

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    What technology was onboard the Titanic? Why were there difficulties with the Titanic’s radio system? How did the Titanic influence the development of technology after the disaster? Lees meer

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  41. Tech’s Biggest Acquisition Stories

    14 mei 2012 · 44 min

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    What were some of the most successful tech acquisitions? Which acquisitions failed to make any headway? How much did each user of Broadcast.com cost Yahoo? Learn more about tech acquisitions with Chris and Jonathan. Lees meer

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  42. The Internet of Things

    9 mei 2012 · 39 min

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    What is the Internet of things? What sort of devices could be linked to the Internet? Could the Internet of things eliminate privacy? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore a future wherein common objects may communicate with the internet. Lees meer

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  43. The GE Story, Part 3

    7 mei 2012 · 53 min

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    What contributions did General Electric make to the space race? How did GE reclaim RCA and NBC? What are some of GE’s most recent contributions to medical equipment? Join Chris and Jonathan for the conclusion of their series on General Electric. Lees meer

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  44. The GE Story, Part 2

    2 mei 2012 · 45 min

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    How did GE contribute to the American war effort during World War II? Who was GE’s first female scientist and what did she invent? What were some of GE’s first consumer products? Listen in and learn more in the second part of our GE series. Lees meer

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  45. The GE Story, Part 1

    30 april 2012 · 47 min

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    How did General Electric get started? How was Thomas Edison involved? When was GE’s research and development laboratory founded? Listen in as the guys recount the electrifying (get it?) origin story of General Electric. Lees meer

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  46. TechStuff’s 400th Episode

    25 april 2012 · 1 uur 8 min

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    Why don’t perpetual motion machines work? What is cold fusion? What are some famous hoaxes in tech? In this ground-breaking 400th episode, Jonathan and Chris explore everything from atomic energy to famous frauds (and more). Lees meer

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  47. TechStuff Conjures Up Brian Brushwood

    23 april 2012 · 54 min

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    How did Brian get his start in stage magic? What is the Afterlyfe.me project? How do the worlds of technology and stage magic overlap? Join Chris and Jonathan as they interview Brian Brushwood. Lees meer

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  48. TechStuff Counts Some Number Stations

    18 april 2012 · 26 min

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    What is a number station? What is shortwave radio? What could these numbers mean? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan dive into the murky, mysterious world of number stations. Lees meer

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  49. TechStuff Looks at Robots

    16 april 2012 · 28 min

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    What do the robots from Kiva Systems do? Why did Amazon buy Kiva Systems? What are the pros and cons of industrial robots? Get the lowdown on robotics from your favorite tech gurus, Chris and Jonathan. Lees meer

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  50. Talkin’ ‘Bout Cell Phone Generations

    11 april 2012 · 34 min

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    What’s the deal with 2G, 3G and 4G? Why is it so confusing to identify the generation of a smart phone? Are 4G technologies on the market really 4G? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris cut past the marketing buzz to get the facts on 2G, 3G and 4G. Lees meer

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