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Intel's Tick-Tock Strategy
25 april 2011 · 33 min
Since 2007, Intel has used the Tick Tock strategy to improve their microprocessors. When the company's in 'tick' mode, it focuses on building smaller transistors. In 'tock' mode, it concentrates on maximizing power and speed. Why? Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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What makes Gorilla Glass strong?
20 april 2011 · 30 min
In addition to being scratch- and impact-resistant, Gorilla Glass is also incredibly thin -- it's not your typical glass, to say the least. But what sets it apart from ordinary glass? Tune in to learn more in this episode. Lees meer
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How the Epsilon E-mail Hack Worked
18 april 2011 · 31 min
Epsilon is the world's largest permission-based email marketer. Other companies use Epsilon to promote their business -- which means that Epsilon has loads of email addresses. So how did their database get hacked? Tune in and learn more. Lees meer
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Who invented the radio?
13 april 2011 · 38 min
How many people were involved in radio’s invention? Did Marconi really use 17 of Tesla’s patents? Was radio’s true inventor a farmer who kept his work locked in a shed? In this podcast, the guys explore the fascinating history of the radio. Lees meer
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TechStuff Tackles the Amazon Cloud Player
11 april 2011 · 33 min
More and more companies are looking for innovative ways to incorporate cloud computing, and Amazon is no exception. Tune in and learn more as Jonathan and Chris catch you up to date on Amazon's Cloud Player. Lees meer
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TechStuff Tackles the StarWars Program
6 april 2011 · 40 min
In this episode, the guys hop into the WayBack machine and travel to October 4th, 1967 -- the date of the of the Sputnik launch -- and trace the growth of the Cold War space race, which eventually led to the Star Wars program. Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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Don't Be a Cyberbully!
4 april 2011 · 40 min
Bullying is an age-old institution, but internet access has added a new layer to this pattern of repeated intimidation, harassment and ridicule. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan take a closer look at the phenomenon known as cyberbullying. Lees meer
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What are chiptunes?
30 maart 2011 · 32 min
Think of chiptunes as the merger between hacking and the 8-bit sound effects of classic video games. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore the modification, know-how and hacking needed to transform 8-bit video game sounds into original music. Lees meer
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How Nuclear Reactors Work
28 maart 2011 · 45 min
The disasters in Japan severely damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the tech behind nuclear reactors. Tune in to learn more about nuclear power -- and why preventing meltdowns is so important. Lees meer
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How Seismological Equipment Works
23 maart 2011 · 38 min
Earthquakes are one of Earth's deadliest natural disasters. For centuries scientists have tried to predict the movements of tectonic plates before their movement reaches dangerous levels. So how do we actually measure earthquakes? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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The History of Music in Video Games
21 maart 2011 · 38 min
Video game systems have evolved at an extraordinary pace, and this evolution includes audio as well as video. In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan recount the growth of video game music, from its origins to the work of modern-day composers. Lees meer
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Geotagging and Privacy
16 maart 2011 · 37 min
Geotagging allows users to add geographical data to their digital updates, such as tweets or Facebook posts. While geotagging is becoming increasingly popular, some experts have serious concerns about the safety of this practice. Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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How Lasers Work
14 maart 2011 · 33 min
Inspired by a listener suggestion, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind lasers -- how does a laser differ from ordinary light, for example? Even more importantly, how do lasers actually work? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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What is Stuxnet?
9 maart 2011 · 36 min
Officially, no one knows where Stuxnet came from. However, this software seems to be state-sponsored and built to attack very specific types of hardware. So what is Stuxnet, really? Join the guys as they get to the bottom of this mysterious malware. Lees meer
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New Media Success Stories
7 maart 2011 · 40 min
It's no secret that the old rules concerning entertainment and business have changed in the age of the internet, but questions remain. How exactly have these rules changed, for example, and who has profited from this new paradigm? Tune in and learn more. Lees meer
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The Sega Saga
2 maart 2011 · 44 min
Sega began in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1940. Originally named Standard Games, this company originally made coin-operated amusements. Tune in as Chris and Jonathan recount the storied history of the Sega corporation in this podcast. Lees meer
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Social Media Faux Pas
28 februari 2011 · 38 min
The explosive growth of social media has triggered startling innovations - but it's also created unprecedented opportunities for social faux pas or embarrassing statements. Tune in as the guys break down social media faux pas (and how to avoid them). Lees meer
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Apple TV
23 februari 2011 · 36 min
When Apple decided to bridge the gap between computers and televisions, they came up with Apple TV. But what exactly is it? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan examine the pros, cons and features of Apple TV. Lees meer
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Sports Cameras
21 februari 2011 · 36 min
Sports fans know that referees are fallible, and it's not uncommon to see fans loudly protesting controversial calls. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the camera technology used to eliminate the errors of human referees. Lees meer
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USB vs. Lightpeak
16 februari 2011 · 34 min
The universal serial bus, or USB, was meant to simplify the complicated world of computer peripheral connections. To be fair, USB has done well in this market -- but could a new standard loom on the horizon? Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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Shutting Off the Internet
14 februari 2011 · 32 min
During the ousting of Egyptian President Mubarak, the government cut off internet access across Egypt. Could other governments make the same move? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at governmental control of the internet. Lees meer
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TechStuff vs. BattleBots
9 februari 2011 · 34 min
In 1992, Marc Thorpe had a vision: What if people could build their own robots, and pit them against others? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the history of Robot Wars and BattleBots. Lees meer
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The History of Palm
7 februari 2011 · 37 min
Palm Computing was founded in 1992, before the tech world was inundated with PDAs. Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the evolution of Palm's products -- as well as the stories of the many companies that, at one or another, owned Palm. Lees meer
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The Dot Com Crash
2 februari 2011 · 38 min
When the web went mainstream, consumers and business owners alike were thrilled by the potential of this new, virtual frontier. Every start-up seemed an IPO away from taking the world by storm. So what went wrong? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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Elevators in Space
31 januari 2011 · 32 min
The current means used to launch space ships is, to say the least, expensive. Could carbon nanotubes allow humans to build an elevator into space? Tune in to learn more about space elevators -- and the writer who originally envisioned them. Lees meer
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Elementary, My Dear Watson
26 januari 2011 · 39 min
For years the scientists at IBM have been attempting to build the world's best question-answering supercomputer: Watson. But what exactly is Watson, and what makes it different from other supercomputers? Tune in and find out. Lees meer
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The Verizon iPhone Shakes Things Up
24 januari 2011 · 34 min
For years iPhone users have waited for Apple to break their exclusivity deal with AT&T. It looks as though their wishes will come true this year -- Verizon has announced that it will begin carrying the iPhone. Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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The CES 2011 Roundup
19 januari 2011 · 38 min
Fresh from his adventures at the Consumer Electronics Show, Jonathan recounts some of the most interesting tech on display at the event. Tune in and learn more in this podcast featuring guest host Matt, from The Coolest Stuff on the Planet. Lees meer
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TechStuff Looks at the iPod
17 januari 2011 · 39 min
The iPod is one of the most popular portable music players in the world, but it certainly wasn't the first. In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan take a closer look at rise of the iPod, from the early days of MP3 players to iPod touch (and more). Lees meer
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What is a rootkit?
12 januari 2011 · 34 min
If a hacker installs a rootkit on your computer, you could be in big trouble. But why? In this podcast, the guys break down the basics of rootkits, from what they are to what they do -- and how you can stop them. Lees meer
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How MRIs Work
10 januari 2011 · 31 min
Magnetic resonance imagining, or MRI, is a noninvasive technique used to diagnose everything from torn ligaments to tumors. But how does it work? Tune in and find out in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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TechStuff Looks at OnLive
5 januari 2011 · 37 min
Do you have a craving for video games but no console? If so, OnLive might be the service for you. Tune in to learn how OnLive (theoretically) lets you play any game you'd like with nothing more than a subscription and a dependable internet connection. Lees meer
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TechStuff Looks at Chrome OS
3 januari 2011 · 35 min
Jonathan and Chris take a look at the features, pros and cons, and potential of Chrome OS -- Google's not-yet-released, cloud-based operating system -- in this episode. Lees meer
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TechStuff Looks Back at the Tech of 2010
29 december 2010 · 37 min
As 2010 draws to a close, Chris and Jonathan take a look at the technology of 2010. Did their predictions pan out? Listen in to learn what surprised, disappointed or impressed our experts over the past year. Lees meer
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Why is WikiLeaks important?
28 december 2010 · 40 min
Many people were surprised by how quickly the conflict between business, government and wikileaks escalated into virtual warfare, but what does it mean for the future? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris recount the recent history of Wikileaks. Lees meer
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TechStuff Predictions 2011
22 december 2010 · 35 min
Is 2011 the year of the tablet? Will warfare expand to the virtual sphere? Listen in as Jonathan and Chris give you their top predictions for the upcoming tech trends of 2011. Lees meer
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What happened to BBSes?
20 december 2010 · 32 min
Before millions of people strolled around checking Facebook on their smartphones, bulletin-board systems connected computer users across the world. So what happened to these precursors of the Internet when the Web went mainstream? Tune in and find out. Lees meer
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2010 Predictions Follow-Up
15 december 2010 · 36 min
Predictions are a risky business, but that hasn't stopped Chris and Jonathan from making predictions each year. In this episode, the guys look back at their correct (and incorrect) predictions for 2010. Lees meer
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Movie Making: Sound on Film
13 december 2010 · 38 min
In this episode of TechStuff's continuing series on the technology of film, Chris and Jonathan take a closer look at the process of putting sound on film. Delve into the history of film-making and the story of auditory innovation in this episode. Lees meer
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RockMelt Enters the Browser Wars
8 december 2010 · 34 min
The average Internet user already has several choices when it comes to browsers, so what makes RockMelt special? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the latest challenger in the browser wars -- and how it differs from the competition. Lees meer
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Game On: Computers vs. Humans
6 december 2010 · 33 min
Whether it's the story of John Henry or Kasparov and IBM's Deep Blue, humanity loves to hear about a showdown between man and machine. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore some of the famous competitions between humans and computers. Lees meer
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The MySpace Story (So Far)
1 december 2010 · 33 min
When MySpace hit the Internet, Friendster was the dominant social media network. Yet MySpace usurped Friendster's position and became number one -- until the emergence of Facebook, that is. Tune in to learn more about the past and future of MySpace. Lees meer
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Demystifying the Bloom Box
29 november 2010 · 26 min
Will the Bloom Box become the power source of the future? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology behind the Bloom Box, how it works and what it may mean for the future of power. Lees meer
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Spotlight on Alan Turing
24 november 2010 · 37 min
Alan Turing is often hailed as a genius, but why? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris trace the life, trials and astonishing breakthroughs of Alan Turing. Tune in to learn more about Turing's work and influence on history. Lees meer
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Did John Titor travel through time?
22 november 2010 · 42 min
From 2000 to 2001 someone calling himself John Titor claimed to have traveled to the past from the year 2036. His predictions caused a flurry of conspiracy theories, but whatever happened to him? Tune in to get Chris and Jonathan's take in this podcast. Lees meer
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Why are rare Earth metals important?
17 november 2010 · 26 min
Rare earth metals are a crucial component in many electronic devices, but what exactly are they? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the fact and fiction about rare earth metals -- and why they're so important. Lees meer
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Rechargeable Batteries: Pros and Cons
15 november 2010 · 29 min
If rechargeable batteries are so great, then how come they haven't replaced all disposable models? In this podcast, the guys take a closer look at the technology behind rechargeable batteries. Tune in and learn more. Lees meer
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How Batteries Work
10 november 2010 · 28 min
Nowadays, batteries are everywhere -- but what exactly are they? How do they work? In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan break down the history of batteries, their uses and the chemistry involved. Lees meer
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A TechStuff Tour of Bill Gates's House
8 november 2010 · 33 min
As one of the world's most wealthy and influential men, Bill Gates can afford to have some of the finer things in life -- including an amazing mansion in California. Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a closer look at the futuristic home of Bill Gates. Lees meer
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The Ethics of Piracy
3 november 2010 · 44 min
You've heard of honor among thieves, but are there ethics among pirates? Each year, millions of people illegally download content and software without paying a dime. In this episode, the guys explore ethics (or lack thereof) in digital piracy. Lees meer
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