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Are self-driving cars a good idea?
1 november 2010 · 37 min
For decades people have dreamed of utopian, gridlock-free traffic, filled with self-driving cars. Could this science-fiction standby become reality? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at self-driving cars. Lees meer
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The Duke Nukem Forever Saga
27 oktober 2010 · 36 min
Duke Nukem 3D took the gaming world by storm in 1996, and fans clamored for a sequel. By 1997 the game-makers announced the development of a game called Duke Nukem Forever. Tune in to learn more, including why it still hasn't been released. Lees meer
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What happened to Cuil?
25 oktober 2010 · 34 min
In 2008, Cuil was hailed as the first serious potential rival to Google's search engine. With an employee roster of former Google employees and a supposedly superior search function, Cuil looked set to succeed. So what went wrong? Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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Can another tablet challenge the iPad?
20 oktober 2010 · 34 min
Jonathan and Chris have been following the iPad since it was little more than a rumor on the Internet -- but now that the iPad is out, will a competitor challenge its success? Listen in to learn more about the iPad's potential rivals. Lees meer
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How Facial Recognition Technology Works
18 oktober 2010 · 31 min
Human beings are great at recognizing faces, but historically, computers haven't had much luck replicating this ability. How can we teach computers to recognize faces? In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris tackle the weird world of facial recognition. Lees meer
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Is technology rotting our brains?
13 oktober 2010 · 33 min
Since the internet allows users to access an enormous amount of data, it is theoretically possible for an individual to learn almost anything. Yet some experts believe this technology is adversely affecting the human mind -- especially the attention span. Lees meer
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What's the deal with the Facebook Phone?
11 oktober 2010 · 32 min
According to recent rumors, Facebook may be secretly building a software platform for smartphones of the future. Could the rumors be true? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the possible motivations for this move. Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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Why do we need early adopters?
6 oktober 2010 · 32 min
When new products emerge, early adopters are the first folks in line. They provide vital information to other customers, most of whom don't want to buy something right away. Learn more about early adopters -- and why they're important -- in this podcast. Lees meer
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What makes a good gaming PC?
4 oktober 2010 · 31 min
If you own a personal computer dedicated to gaming, you know the habit can become surprisingly expensive. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris explore the costs involved with playing the latest and greatest PC games -- and how to build your own machine. Lees meer
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How Sonar Works
29 september 2010 · 33 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 Story of the Gatling Gun
27 september 2010 · 31 min
When Richard Jordan Gatling invented the Gatling gun, he revolutionized wartime firepower. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the history of firepower and the principles behind the Gatling gun. Lees meer
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TechSword & LaserStuff at Dragon*Con
22 september 2010 · 37 min
In this episode, Chris and Jonathan travel to Dragon*Con and meet with Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont, the hosts of the Sword and Laser podcast. Tune in to get an inside look at how podcasting works, and catch a few tech predictions along the way. Lees meer
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What are phone phreaks?
20 september 2010 · 31 min
Would you believe that people used to make free calls by using a plastic whistle? In the days before the Internet, phone phreaks explored every nook and cranny of the phone system. But what were they up to, and how did they do it? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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How Railroad Crossing Signals Work
15 september 2010 · 33 min
Every driver has seen a railroad crossing -- the iconic system of bars, lights and warning bells designed to keep cars away from trains. But how do they actually work? In this episode, the guys explore the technology powering railroad crossing signals. Lees meer
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How to Permanently Delete Files
13 september 2010 · 31 min
Are you really deleting a file when you move it to the trashcan or recycle bin? The answer might surprise you. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris break down the actions you need to take to recover -- or permanently delete -- your files. Lees meer
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3-D Movie-Making Tech
8 september 2010 · 33 min
There's been a huge resurgence in three-dimensional special effects in the world of film -- but how do these effects work? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind 3-D technology. Lees meer
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How can the sun affect my electronics?
6 september 2010 · 31 min
As the sun reaches the apex of its eleven-year cycle, its magnetic activity increases and could pose a threat for some electronics -- especially satellites. In this episode, the guys break down the science behind solar flares and coronal mass ejections. Lees meer
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The Great Video Game Crash
1 september 2010 · 31 min
Beginning in 1972, the home video game craze took the United States by storm. With tons of companies producing increasingly sophisticated machines, it looked like home gaming was the wave of the future -- so what went wrong? Tune in and learn more. Lees meer
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The Rise and Fall of the Video Arcade
30 augustus 2010 · 28 min
Whatever happened to the video game arcade? In recent years, many video game arcades have closed or evolved to cope with an increasingly sophisticated home console market. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the rise and fall of video game arcades. Lees meer
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How to do Research Online
25 augustus 2010 · 34 min
Chris and Jonathan share tips for conducting effective online research, from using Boolean operators to finding reliable sources, in this episode. Lees meer
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What is Surround Sound?
23 augustus 2010 · 31 min
Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of surround-sound home theater systems, from stereophonic sound to subwoofers, in this episode. Lees meer
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School Tech and the Classroom of the Future
18 augustus 2010 · 34 min
As part of their continuing series on technology and education, Jonathan and Chris speculate about future school technology and discuss the tools (and techniques) that you might find in classrooms of the future in this episode. Lees meer
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Will technology revolutionize education?
16 augustus 2010 · 29 min
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris have an interesting discussion about how technology affects the quality of education -- and why people will always be an integral part of the education process. Lees meer
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How Jailbreaking Works
11 augustus 2010 · 31 min
Jailbreaking is a way of hacking an iPhone, iPad or other iDevice that allows the user to access third-party apps. Chris and Jonathan explain how jailbreaking works in this episode. Lees meer
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The Tech of Making Money
9 augustus 2010 · 38 min
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris delve into the history of monetary systems and the various technologies that go into creating currency. Lees meer
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How Data Recovery Works
4 augustus 2010 · 32 min
Hard drives fail for various reasons, but how do you access your data when they do? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore various data recovery methods, from strange home remedies to professional services and software, in this episode. Lees meer
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Oil Drilling Tech
2 augustus 2010 · 31 min
Jonathan and Chris highlight the simple and sophisticated technologies that are used for land-based and offshore oil drilling and extraction in this episode. Lees meer
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The Tech of Doctor Who
28 juli 2010 · 35 min
In this episode, Jonathan, Chris and a special guest get their geek on as they chat about the technology, canon and chameleon-like characters of the long-running British television series "Doctor Who." Lees meer
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Profile on Midway Games
26 juli 2010 · 32 min
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris detail the rise and fall of Midway Games, a company that was once a major player in the video/arcade game business. Lees meer
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How Hard Drives Work
21 juli 2010 · 30 min
Hard disks first appeared on the scene in the 1950s, and they've evolved a great deal since then. Jonathan and Chris take a hard look at the history and evolution of hard drive technology in this episode. Lees meer
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The Tech of Making Movies, Part Two
19 juli 2010 · 31 min
In part two of their series on movie-making technology, Jonathan and Chris turn their focus to post-production and the evolution of movie editing. Lees meer
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The Tech of Making Movies, Part One
14 juli 2010 · 32 min
Jonathan and Chris take a look at the technology that's used to make movies, from movie cameras to Steadicams, in the first episode of a two-part series. Lees meer
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What's new with iOS 4?
12 juli 2010 · 32 min
In a companion piece to their episode on the iPhone 4, Jonathan and Chris tackle a related topic: the iOS 4, the mobile operating system that runs on the newest version of the iPhone and some other Apple devices. Lees meer
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What does an Imagineer do?
7 juli 2010 · 34 min
Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss the philosophy behind Disney's Imagineering program, how Imagineers set the standard for amusement park attraction design and Disney's Haunted Mansion ride. Lees meer
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How the iPhone 4 Works
5 juli 2010 · 34 min
In response to numerous listener requests, Jonathan and Chris give you the skinny on the new features and hardware of the recently released iPhone 4 in this episode. Lees meer
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What does Web 2.0 mean?
30 juni 2010 · 29 min
Web 2.0 is a term that emerged after the dot-com crash of 2000. There's some debate, however, about what it actually means. Jonathan and Chris define Web 2.0 and discuss the evolution of the World Wide Web in this episode. Lees meer
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What is DRM?
28 juni 2010 · 32 min
Digital rights management often gets a bad name, but it isn't just about copy protection. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris break down the debate surrounding copy protection -- and also explore the different facets of DRM. Tune in and learn more. Lees meer
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Does Facebook hate privacy?
23 juni 2010 · 31 min
Facebook has caught a lot of flak recently because of controversial changes to their privacy settings. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explain what the big deal is with Facebook and privacy. Lees meer
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How Fuel Cells Work
21 juni 2010 · 34 min
A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device; it turns chemical energy into elecrical energy. Jonathan and Chris discuss fuel cells in detail -- from their origins to why they're not practical for general use yet -- in this episode. Lees meer
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What the heck is Google TV?
16 juni 2010 · 31 min
Google recently announced Google TV, a platform that aims to marry TV and the Web. It's not the first company to offer Internet television, but will it be the most successful? Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at Google TV in this episode. Lees meer
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Are random number generators possible?
14 juni 2010 · 30 min
Many random number generators you'll find online don't produce truly random values. Jonathan and Chris explain the difference between true random number generators and pseudo-random number generators in this episode. Lees meer
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What is Usenet?
9 juni 2010 · 30 min
Usenet is a global, online discussion system that predates the World Wide Web and is still around today. Jonathan and Chris discuss the system in detail, from its origins to its current status, in this episode. Lees meer
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What were online service providers?
7 juni 2010 · 27 min
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss online service providers, which were popular content providers before the World Wide Web took over. Lees meer
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What is IRC?
2 juni 2010 · 29 min
In this listener-inspired episode, Jonathan and Chris chat about Internet Relay Chat (IRC), a chat protocol that predates the World Wide Web. Lees meer
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Pandora Radio and the Music Genome Project
31 mei 2010 · 26 min
Pandora is an Internet radio service that provides personalized musical content, based on input from users and a unique analysis system called the Music Genome Project. Jonathan and Chris explain how both work in this episode. Lees meer
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200 Years in Tech
26 mei 2010 · 35 min
In this 200th episode spectacular, Jonathan and Chris tackle an ambitious topic: The most important technological innovations and inventions of the last 200 years, from steam-powered locomotives to the World Wide Web. Lees meer
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Was Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer?
24 mei 2010 · 30 min
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss Ada Lovelace, daughter of the infamous Lord Byron and widely considered to be the first computer programmer. Lees meer
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How Plasma Torches Work
19 mei 2010 · 31 min
Plasma torches are tools that harness the power of plasma, the fourth state of matter, for various purposes, from cutting metal to waste disposal. Learn more about plasma cutters and plasma waste converters in this episode. Lees meer
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How does Google get traffic information for Google Maps?
17 mei 2010 · 25 min
Google collects data from cell phone users like you to create a database of traffic information for Google Maps. Jonathan and Chris discuss the pros and cons of traffic monitoring tools in this episode. Lees meer
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How Laser Tag Games Work
12 mei 2010 · 30 min
Laser tag systems, which have been around since the 70s and 80s, don't typically use real lasers. Jonathan and Chris discuss the history of laser tag systems and how they work in this episode. Lees meer
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