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Big Stories of 2023: The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
31 december 2023 · 29 min
Nearly two years after Microsoft announced its intention to acquire video game company Activision Blizzard, it sealed the deal. But it wasn't a sure thing. We look back on how government officials around the world nearly prevented the merger and why. Lees meer
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The Death of Hyperloop One
30 december 2023 · 19 min
What was once a blue sky engineering dream has finally been put to bed. Hyperloop One never achieved its goal, but it did manage to be a hot spot for drama and controversy before petering out. We look back on the company. Lees meer
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Big Tech Stories of 2023: Crypto Competitors and Crime
29 december 2023 · 21 min
While FTX's failure happened in late 2022, the story of Sam Bankman-Fried's literal trials and tribulations played out this year. Plus, his rival Changpeng "CZ" Zhao entered a guilty plea on securities violations. We look at how two leaders in the crypto space had to face the music in 2023. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 3
29 december 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
From the return of Steve Jobs to the most recent Macs, we look at how the computer has changed over the years. Lees meer
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The 12 Days of Tech Christmas
28 december 2023 · 22 min
While Christmas 2023 might be over, I have a little present for all of y'all -- 12 days out of 2023 that were important in the tech world for one reason or another. From cryptocurrency controversies to Apple getting into augmented reality, we look at a dozen days that stood out in 2023. Lees meer
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Rerun: The Tech of Stranger Things
26 december 2023 · 51 min
Jess Royal and John Hilton drop what they're doing on Stranger Things to come by the studio and talk about what their jobs require. From Christmas lights to the upside down, we learn about what it takes to make a show work. Lees meer
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Rerun: Lighting Up the Holidays
25 december 2023 · 45 min
We look at the history of incorporating lights in winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah and how electricity changed things dramatically. We'll also dive into those over the top displays that sequence lights with sound and talk about why it was such a challenge for the electrician on Stranger Things to make lights blink a specific way. Lees meer
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Big Stories of 2023: X - The ex-Twitter
24 december 2023 · 20 min
At the beginning of 2023, Twitter was still called Twitter. It was facing multiple challenges in the wake of an acquisition. Elon Musk had reduced the staff by more than half. Advertisers were getting antsy. And then it all got much worse. Lees meer
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Big Stories of 2023: The Mounting Opposition to TikTok
23 december 2023 · 20 min
The video sharing platform TikTok faced opposition and scrutiny around the world. Some suspect it of being a surveillance tool used by the Chinese Communist Party. Others worry that it is warping young minds. We look back over TikTok's rocky 2023. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 2
22 december 2023 · 1 uur 22 min
After its launch, Apple tweaked the Macintosh a bit. Then Apple executives gave Steve Jobs the boot. He would return many years later. We look at the Macintosh during this era. Lees meer
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Tech News: Time's Up for These Apple Watches in the US
22 december 2023 · 20 min
The ITC shuts down Apple's attempt to delay a ban on certain Apple Watches and so they leave store shelves today. A Reuters investigation shows that Tesla has been blaming customers for design problems for nearly a decade. And leaked documents indicate that Sony is worried about Microsoft. Lees meer
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Big Stories of 2023: The Year of AI
21 december 2023 · 20 min
Artificial intelligence was in the news all throughout 2023. From legislators debating regulations to drama in corporate boardrooms to concerns about copyright infringement, AI touched just about everything. We take a look back on how the year played out. Lees meer
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Tech News: X Marks the Spot for an EU Investigation
19 december 2023 · 20 min
The EU announced a preliminary investigation into the social networking platform X out of concerns that it allows the transmission of illegal content and disinformation within the EU and potentially violates the Digital Services Act. Apple is pulling some popular tech off shelves in the US out of anticipation of a ban by the ITC. Plus lots more. Lees meer
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I Feel Fntastic
18 december 2023 · 31 min
Video game developer released a long-anticipated game called The Day Before on December 7th, 2023. Four days later, the company shut down. What the heck happened? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 1
16 december 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
What's the origin story for the Macintosh computer? We look at the early days of Apple leading up to the launch of one of the most famous Apple products of all time. Lees meer
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Tech News: An Elon-Gated Episode
15 december 2023 · 25 min
Elon Musk has had a busy week, with issues at X, Tesla and Neuralink. Plus, hackers say that a Polish train company has sabotaged its own vehicles if railways don't stay within the company's ecosystem. And the FCC says that cable and satellite providers can't charge customers early termination fees anymore. And much more! Lees meer
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E3 Is Dead for Reals
13 december 2023 · 19 min
The ESA announced that E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is well and truly over. What was E3's purpose, and why has the ESA decided to pull the plug? Lees meer
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Tech News: Tesla Pumps the Brakes on Cybertruck Resellers
13 december 2023 · 40 min
A hidden clause in Tesla's Cybertruck contracts forbids owners from reselling their new Cybertruck within a year of purchase. Google loses an important anticompetitive lawsuit against Epic Games. And the Wi-Fi 7 standard should become official early next year. Plus lots more! Lees meer
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A TechStuff Carol
11 december 2023 · 36 min
A tech miser and cryptobro learns the true meaning of Christmas. This episode of TechStuff is as goofy as the Dickens! Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Samsung Story Part 2
8 december 2023 · 58 min
Picking up where we left off, we look at some of the more recent stories about Samsung, including the tricky relationships between the heirs to the Samsung throne. Lees meer
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Rerun: Seti Not At Home
7 december 2023 · 49 min
After 20 years, the Seti@Home program is going on hiatus. How did this project let the average computer user lend a hand in the search for alien intelligence? Lees meer
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Rerun: How Smoke Detectors Work
6 december 2023 · 48 min
Smoke detectors save lives, but how do they work? From photoelectric effects to nuclear radiation, we explore how smoke detectors let you know when there's a fire. Lees meer
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Beep - Autonomous Mobility for Al
5 december 2023 · 35 min
In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking technology behind autonomous driving vehicles in Lake Nona, a living lab community in Orlando, Florida, America's first smart town. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of Beep, the organization powering a transformative mobility solution operating in Lake Nona. Beep CEO Joe Moye joins Graeme and Tavistock Senior Vice President Juan Santos, to discuss how artificial intelligence has revolutionized transportation within the Lake Nona project. Discover how these visionary leaders have united to make communities safer, smarter, and more sustainable through AI integration. Get ready to be inspired by the innovative strides being taken to create a more connected and secure future on the roads of Lake Nona. Lees meer
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Rerun: When Secrets Aren't Secret
4 december 2023 · 57 min
The Washington Post published an article revealing that the CIA secretly owned and operated an encryption company for decades. How did that happen and what does it mean? And what lessons should we learn from it? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Samsung Story Part 1
1 december 2023 · 53 min
How did the company Samsung get its start? From its humble beginnings as a grocery and shipping company, we look at the complicated history of one of South Korea's most influential companies. Lees meer
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Tech News: Elon Has Some Choice Words for ex X Advertisers
1 december 2023 · 21 min
Elon Musk once again demonstrates his leadership style by telling advertisers who are pulling out of X to go eff themselves. Also, an update on the OpenAI leadership situation, how some researchers got ChatGPT to share more than it was supposed to and say goodbye to those inactive Gmail accounts. Lees meer
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How Not to Achieve Diversity: Inventing Fake Female Keynote Speakers
30 november 2023 · 32 min
Diversity and representation is important for all types of organizations. But one company decided the solution to finding the right women to serve as keynote speakers was to invent them. We look at the wild story of the DevTernity 2023 conference. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM - Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
28 november 2023 · 41 min
The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting. Lees meer
They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relationship, explore the opportunity AI presents for customer
experiences, and break down how better experiences will remove friction for all.
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Read more about elevating experiences in the CEO’s Guide to Generative AI from the IBM Institute for Business Value.
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Why is Meta's Andy Stone wanted by Russia?
27 november 2023 · 33 min
While Meta communications director Andy Stone has ruffled more than a few feathers since joining the company in 2014, it seems that in Russia things are a bit more serious. Apparently, he's on a wanted list created by Russia's Ministry of the Interior. But why? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The National Facial Recognition Database
24 november 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
Are you an adult citizen in the US? If so, there's a 50% chance your face is in a law enforcement database. We look at this problematic law enforcement tool. Lees meer
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Rerun: TechStuff In Front of a Green Screen
23 november 2023 · 47 min
Where did green screen technology come from? How does it work? From the dawn of cinema to the latest Zoom meeting, we take a look at the tech that lets us combine different images into a single film or video. Lees meer
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Binance Pleads Guilty
22 november 2023 · 48 min
We get a very quick update on the OpenAI/Sam Altman situation and then turn our attention to the blockbuster news that Binance and its co-founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, have entered a guilty plea on charges that include money laundering. What does this mean for Binance in particular and cryptocurrency in general? Lees meer
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Tech News: More Aftermath From OpenAI's Chaotic Weekend
21 november 2023 · 30 min
We've got a few updates on what's going on after OpenAI's board of directors fired CEO Sam Altman (and then asked if he wouldn't mind coming back, please). Plus, X is looking at a pretty rough holiday season as advertisers flee the platform. And SpaceX deals with another exploding spacecraft. Plus more! Lees meer
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The Fallout from OpenAI Firing CEO Sam Altman
20 november 2023 · 51 min
In a dramatic turn of events, OpenAI's board of directors fired CEO and co-founder Sam Altman. Then they tried to hire him back. Then they announced a former Twitch CEO will lead the company. What the what? Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: Close, but No Nuclear War
18 november 2023 · 54 min
The world has teetered on the brink of nuclear war a few times. Sometimes, it was because of technical glitches. Sometimes, it was because of coincidences. We explore some very close calls. Lees meer
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Tech News: TikTok Protests Being Called a Gatekeeper
16 november 2023 · 21 min
TikTok tries to convince the EU to reconsider designating parent company ByteDance as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act. A ransomware group tattles on its victim to the SEC. And SpaceX is getting ready to test the Starship launch vehicle, hopefully with better results. Lees meer
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I'll Tumblr 4 Ya
16 november 2023 · 40 min
What's the story behind the microblogging site Tumblr? How did it go from the nexus of Internet culture valued at more than a billion dollars to a property that would change hands multiple times in just a few short years? We take a look at the phenomenon known as Tumblr. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM - Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society
14 november 2023 · 53 min
In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage at iHeartMedia’s studio by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting edge technology. Lees meer
Watch the live conversation here: https://youtu.be/WOwM__St6aU
Hear more from Darío on generative AI for business: https://www.ibm.com/think/ai-academy/
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Napoleon Bonaparte and the Invention of the Can Opener
13 november 2023 · 45 min
How did the famous Napoleon Bonaparte set into motion the events that led to the humble can opener? From early experiments in canning to gadgets so dangerous the average person wasn't allowed to buy them, we look at the history and evolution of can openers. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Google Glass Story
10 november 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
Was Google Glass an idea ahead of its time? What are its origins and where is it today? Lees meer
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Tech News: Good Vibes for the Woz and Bye to Omegle
10 november 2023 · 22 min
Steve Wozniak is recovering in a hospital in Mexico City and we wish him well. Internal documents from Meta show that Mark Zuckerberg repeatedly shut down initiatives meant to promote user well being. Microsoft says it has a plan for AI-generated misinformation during the election season. And the Omegle service shuts down. Lees meer
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AI and Radioactive Shoe Salesmen
8 november 2023 · 36 min
What does artificial intelligence have to do with an outdated practice that involved blasting shoe stores with radiation? Trust me, there's a connection. Or at least I make one. Lees meer
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Tech News: WeOutOfWork and Getting Burned by NFTs
7 november 2023 · 21 min
WeWork declares bankruptcy, there's a ton of AI news in the tech space and some attendees at an NFT conference received painful burns. Plus much more. Lees meer
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Digging Back Into Digg
6 november 2023 · 43 min
What has Digg been up to since our last episode about the site back in 2017? From shutting down a popular tool to another acquisition from a small ad company, we explore what has been up over at Digg. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: The Digg Story
3 november 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
It all began with a startup led by a TechTV host. Then it evolved into a massively influential site, only to seemingly implode a short while later. What's the story behind Digg? Lees meer
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Tech News: YouTube Ramps Up Strategy Against Ad Blockers
3 november 2023 · 40 min
YouTube users with ad block software may find themselves blocked from watching videos on the platform unless they allow ads. Politicians around the world speak out against bias on Tiktok, but no one can agree which way the bias goes. Scarlett Johansson takes legal action against a company that used an AI-generated impression of her voice for an ad. Plus much more! Lees meer
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A Brief History of Ad Blocking
1 november 2023 · 50 min
First came the web ad. Then came the ad blocking software. What is the history of ad blocking? What challenges does it create for industry, and what services does it provide beyond, you know, blocking all those pesky ads? We get into it! Lees meer
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Tech News: A Spooky Halloween Tech News Episode
31 oktober 2023 · 34 min
From ghostly AI to hacker goblins, we get a rundown on what's going on in the tech space. The US President issues an executive order about artificial intelligence, X reveals in internal documents that the company's value has dropped by more than 50% over the last year, and a little software company in the UK is trying to take on the mega corporation Meta. Lees meer
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Excess Babbage
30 oktober 2023 · 47 min
Charles Babbage was a man ahead of his time. He was an engineer, inventor, mathematician, and grouchy pants. We learn more about this historic figure and his creations. Lees meer
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TechStuff Classic: How USB Ports Work
27 oktober 2023 · 51 min
The USB has become a standard port in tech. How did it get started and how does it work? Lees meer
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