The Senate Judiciary Committee met with CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg with accusations that their companies are actively causing harm to children, and they weren't happy with the response. Plus, a judge tells Elon Musk that he will not be getting the massive compensation package promised to him by Tesla's board of directors. And TikTok says goodbye to Taylor Swift's music (and all other UMG tracks). Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 02, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who invented the hovercraft? What happened to all the hovercraft that used to provide transportation options in the UK? How do they work? We look into all this, plus a classic Jackie Chan action flick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes, an operating system has served its purpose and it's time to go live on a farm. We take a look at some operating systems that are no longer supported and explore why moving on can sometimes cause a problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast From New York City to the state of Florida, politicians are getting serious as they face off against social media companies like Meta TikTok. Plus, we have a bunch of news around AI, an update on Tesla that has investors upset and we say farewell to an amazing little helicopter on Mars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast An interesting set of challenges crop up when you want to translate movements in a physical space to a virtual one. How do you keep people safe? How do you manage groups in the same physical space? And can you still look cool if you're running around on an omni treadmill? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast At this year's CES, several trends revealed themselves among the exhibitors. But none were more prevalent than the incorporation of artificial intelligence. How are companies using, or at least claiming to use, AI in their products this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that engineers were harnessing electricity long before they even knew what it was? We take a look at the history and tech behind electricity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode from 2021, we look at the thorny issues of copyright and how fair use isn't some proactive safety play to avoid those pesky copyright strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device; it turns chemical energy into electrical 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast It might be a small world after all, but how did Disney imagineers create the first audio animatronics and how do they work? Find out in the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do the theories of special relativity and general relativity apply to satellites? Why is the speed of light constant, but time and distance are not? We get all Einstein up in here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to technological obstacles, we look at the problems and possibilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 08, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lasers can be used to threaten our enemies, cut steel and even amuse our cats. Find out the history of lasers and how they work in this episode of Techstuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast How does CT (computed tomography) scanners work? What's going on with TechStuff? In this episode, you are invited into Jonathan's brain to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 03, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the technological singularity? How might the technological singularity come about? What do critics say about the idea of the singularity? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the technological singularity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 02, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast I swore I would never do another one of these. But what the heck, let's get out the crystal ball and make some predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 01, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast From the return of Steve Jobs to the most recent Macs, we look at how the computer has changed over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 25, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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