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TechStuff Daily

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TechStuff Daily explains the stories behind the tech news headlines in about five minutes. You'll learn not only about what's going on but also why it's important.
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Episodes

Release the KRACKen

Researchers published a paper detailing a critical vulnerability in the WPA2 security protocol for WiFi networks. What does that mean for you? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 03, 20176 min

Hauling by Hydrogen

Toyota is pilot testing a fuel cell cargo truck project in California. How do fuel cells work and are they the future of automobiles? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 02, 20176 min

Social Networks and Election Interference

It's obvious now that social networks like Facebook became targets of foreign agents aiming to influence the 2016 election in the United States. What happens next? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 01, 20176 min

Keeping an Eye on Crowded Skies

drones, amateur pilot, model plane, ATC, air traffic control, FAA, remote control Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20175 min

Racing the Sun

Recently, a special race happened across the continent of Australia. Drivers controlled solar-powered cars as they traveled from North to South. What's the story behind the World Solar Challenge? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 20176 min

Fake News and Robots

Some high-frequency stock trading algorithms recently reacted to a bogus report that Google was set to acquire Apple. How much influence do these limited AI programs hold over the financial world? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 20175 min

Google's (Nearly) Universal Translator

In October 2017, Google announced a new line of Pixel Android phones as well as a special pair of wireless earbuds. These Pixel Buds can work with a phone to translate conversations spoken in other languages in real time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 20175 min

The AI Arms Race

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said that whoever develops artificial intelligence first will conquer the world. Are we on the brink of an AI arms race and what can we do to make sure AI works for the greater good? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 20175 min

The Trump Tapes

A web site received a cease and desist letter while archiving a collection of interviews Donald Trump participated in on the Howard Stern Show over the course of 20 years. What are the rules of fair use and how does that apply to technology? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 20176 min

Hacking the SNES Classic

Nintendo fans around the world are trying to grab the SNES Classic retro system while one hacker in Russia has dramatically tweaked the console with a few lines of code. We look at hacks and emulators and what it all means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 20176 min

Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is never out of the news cycle for long. How does it actually work and is it possible this so-called currency is more like a commodity? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 20176 min

Shocking Future of Automobiles

General Motors announced it is in the process of phasing out gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles in favor of electric ones. As more countries place restrictions on fossil fuel vehicles, will we face an all-electric future? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 20176 min

Game Piracy

Report from the European Union on video game piracy comes to a seemingly paradoxical conclusion: piracy leads to more sales revenue. Is it true that video game pirates are actually good for business? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 20177 min

Aston Martin Submarine

Aston Martin, the luxury car company, recently unveiled plans to produce a high-end, luxury submarine for rich people who have a sense of adventure. Dive into the world of expensive, and potentially dangerous, personal submersibles! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 20175 min

Equifax

Equifax received a lot of criticism for how it handled a recent hacker intrusion that resulted in the theft of information belonging to potentially millions of people. To make matters worse, the tool Equifax created to help potential victims has problems of its own. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 12, 20176 min

Impossible Burger Time

The Impossible Burger uses plant-based materials to create a meat-free burger and people are saying it tastes more like meat than any other vegetarian alternative. What's the secret? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 20177 min

Hyperloop

Elon Musk says that he received a "verbal agreement" from the White House to build a tunnel from Washington DC to New York City for the Hyperloop. Will we really be able to travel between the two cities in just 30 minutes? What are the challenges in the way? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 11, 20175 min

Uber

The City of London recently gave Uber the cold shoulder. Why did city authorities decide against renewing Uber's license to operate within London? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 20177 min

SpaceX and Starlink

The private space industry company SpaceX has big plans for a satellite communications network that could provide global Internet broadband coverage. How will Starlink work? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 20178 min

Augmented Reality

Now that Apple is getting into the Augmented Reality game, is it finally ready for prime time? We look at Apple's effect on technology and whether AR is ready to make a big break into the consumer market. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 09, 20176 min

Episode Zero: Welcome to TechStuff Daily

On TechStuff daily, we'll take a deep dive into tech stories to find out what's really going on. Check out this episode to hear about what we'll be covering soon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 04, 20172 min

TechStuff Daily: Trailer

Tech news moves fast, and sometimes it's hard to understand we should even care about it. That's why we're launching TechStuff Daily. Join Jonathan Strickland five days a week as he goes behind the day's tech headlines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 02, 201757 sec
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