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TechStuff

TechStuff is getting a system update. Everything you love about Tech Stuff now twice the bandwidth with new hosts, Oz Woloshyn (Sleepwalkers) and Karah Preiss (Sleepwalkers). Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what"s happening in tech...and what it says about us. TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture. We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we love,

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56:31

Rerun: The Artemis Program

TechStuff ·

2024/12/09

NASA is soliciting applications for its astronaut program in anticipation of sending men and women to the Moon. Learn all about the Artemis program, its goals and what comes next! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:12

The Internet Reacts to CEO's Murder

TechStuff ·

2024/12/06

The shooting of UnitedHealthCare's CEO Brian Thompson has prompted some dark, disturbing reactions online -- including misinformation. Plus, we have stories about the wealthy designing bunkers to hide from the coming "Event", China's Salt Typhoon operation compromising US telecommunications companies, and more. Woof. It's rough, y'all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:55

Verisign and the .com Top Level Domain

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2024/12/04

Did you know one company has the monopoly on the .com top level domain? How did Verisign become the one DNS registry for .com, and why did some politicians recently challenge the company's practices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:28

Detecting Scams Through Critical Thinking

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2024/12/03

The world of tech is nuanced, complex, and filled with jargon. That makes it the perfect breeding ground for scams and hoaxes. How can we defend ourselves from snake oil salespeople? Through the powers of critical thinking! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:37

TechStuff is Thankful

TechStuff ·

2024/11/29

Over the years, many people have contributed to our little technology podcast to make it what it is today. In this episode, Jonathan spends some time thanking those who have made their mark on TechStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:18

TechStuff Explores the Universe with Daniel and Kelly

TechStuff ·

2024/11/27

Scientists and hosts of Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe join the show to talk about media depictions of science, the importance of STEAM education and funding, and why exploratory science benefits us in ways we can’t anticipate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:46

Talking Crypto with the Financial Quarterback

TechStuff ·

2024/11/25

Financial analyst Josh Jalinski joins the show to talk about cryptocurrency from an investment point of view. We discuss concerns about crypto, opportunities that may exist, and why it is always important to use critical thinking and research before dedicating your hard earned money to an investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:08

US Department of Justice Proposes Google Sell Off...

TechStuff ·

2024/11/22

The Department of Justice has a list of proposed actions Google must take to end anticompetitive practices, and Google is not happy about it. Apple probably isn't thrilled either. But the matter still has to head to court next year, so nothing is decided just yet. Plus, Microsoft makes some questionable choices and an AI expert leans a bit too hard on AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:37

TechStuff Is About to Change (And That's a Good Thing)

TechStuff ·

2024/11/20

After 16 and a half years, I will be stepping down from being the host of TechStuff. We'll talk more about the future of the show soon, but today's episode is all about the history and evolution of the little podcast that tried to demystify technology, critically examine the industry, and make tons of puns in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:26

TechStuff Gets Auto-Tuned (Again)

TechStuff ·

2024/11/18

We look at the history of auto-tune, how it works, and how it impacted music and culture in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:26

Rerun: Streaming Services that Sunk

TechStuff ·

2024/11/15

While the streaming media landscape is crowded, it could be worse. In this episode, we look at some streaming services that didn't stand the test of time. From platforms that were a bad idea from the start to ones that were victims of corporate mergers, we find out what went wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:40

Rerun: Getting in Touch with Touchscreens

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2024/11/13

What's the difference between a capacitive and a resistive touchscreen? Which came first? And are there other types of touchscreen technologies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:14

TechStuff's Top Holiday Gift for 2024

TechStuff ·

2024/11/11

A little more than a decade ago, mobile computing revolutionized how we access software and the internet. It's about to happen again. At the top of my holiday wish list is an AI-augmented laptop powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor for lightning-fast performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:46

Rerun: The Sad Tale of Microsoft Zune

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2024/11/08

Microsoft jumped into the mp3 player space a little late. Apple had been producing iPods for five years when the first Zune hit shelves. But that was just the beginning of a series of problems Microsoft encountered. We explore the sad (and short) story of the Zune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:57

Rerun: What was the first mp3?

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2024/11/06

When developing the mp3 compression algorithm, engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg used a specific song to tweak settings and get them just right. What was that song? And why does Jonathan not like it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:28

The Story of Microsoft Bing

TechStuff ·

2024/11/04

In 2009, Microsoft announced a new search engine called Bing. What was Microsoft's strategy, how is Bing different from the dominant search engine Google, and what's next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:02

Tech News: Elections and Tech Clash

TechStuff ·

2024/11/01

We knew that the 2024 election season in the US would include some tough stories involving tech and potential election interference. In this episode, we look at a few headlines of how tech may have already played a role in misinforming voters either on purpose or by accident. Plus many more headlines in this jumbo news episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:06

REM Pods and Ghost Hunting

TechStuff ·

2024/10/30

What does an REM Pod do? How does it work? And why is Jonathan such a darn party pooper when it comes to ghost hunting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:41

Doubly Exposing Spirit Photography

TechStuff ·

2024/10/28

In the 19th century, some enterprising and unscrupulous photographers convinced vulnerable people that they had developed (pun intended) a way to photograph the spirits of the dearly departed. But what was really going on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:06

Departing OpenAI Leaders Warn about AGI

TechStuff ·

2024/10/25

Description: The former senior advisor for OpenAI's now dissolved AGI Readiness division warns that no one, not even OpenAI, is actually ready for artificial general intelligence. Plus, the US unveils some "guardrails" about using AI tools, Montana's Attorney General files a new lawsuit against TikTok, and Norway increases the minimum age for social media users to 15. And more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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