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TechStuff

Behind every innovation is a new kind of power. TechStuff unpacks how technology reshapes influence, creativity, and control, from Silicon Valley’s rising moguls to the cultural forces they create. Because tech is the new religion, economy, and entertainment, all at once. Each week, Oz Woloshyn and the brightest minds covering tech dig into the weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling ways technology, AI, and the internet shape our daily lives. From AI and social media to privacy, digital

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39:04

TechStuff Classic: Tech Memes

TechStuff ·

2023/09/22

What is a meme? What are some of the notable tech memes, and where do they come from? How does something become a meme?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:08

How Two Major Fires Changed US Patent Law

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2023/09/21

A fire in 1836 wiped out nearly every patent on file in the United States. How did the patent office rebuild, and how did a second fire in 1877 change things even more?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:01

The Origins of the US Patent Office

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2023/09/20

US founding father Thomas Jefferson gets the credit for establishing the first process in the US for filing and granting patents. But how did patent law change in those early years, and why does Jonathan say the patent office was like the Game of Thrones? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:09

Smart Talks with IBM - Transformations in AI: why...

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2023/09/19

Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the conceptual underpinnings of modern AI with Dr. David Cox, VP of AI Models at IBM Research. They talk foundation models, self-supervised machine learning, and the practical applications of AI and data platforms like watsonx in business and technology. Visit us

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33:26

A Conversation with Surf Air Mobility

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2023/09/18

Jonathan sits down with Sudhin Shahani of Surf Air Mobility, who recently went public to talk about the future of travel. What is Regional Air Mobility? Why is Surf Air Mobility electrifying planes? And how might this affect how you handle short-range travel in the future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:48

TechStuff Classic: The Story of Comdex

TechStuff ·

2023/09/15

It was once the computing conference to attend. Today, it's rapidly fading from memory. How did Comdex begin and what happened to it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:43

Tech News: Apple Introduces the iPhone 15. Tari Calls...

TechStuff ·

2023/09/14

Apple's iPhone 15 reveal fails to impress my producer Tari. Google's antitrust trial is underway. The government starts to ask questions about AI. And much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:33

Simplicable's Fundamental Principles of Technology

TechStuff ·

2023/09/13

A blog site called Simplicable outlines several "fundamental principles" of technology. We take a look at a few of them, talk about what they mean, and how they relate not just to tech but how we incorporate tech into our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:02

Tech News: Google's Matter of Anti-Trust

TechStuff ·

2023/09/12

Today, the US Department of Justice begins its anti-trust case against Google. Should it matter if Google commands more than 90% of the web search market share? Plus, a cybersecurity issue creates a huge headache for MGM Resorts and a former Apple employee brings RICO charges against the company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:13

Did AI Write This?

TechStuff ·

2023/09/11

Figuring out if artificial intelligence wrote a block of text can be tricky. Some companies have created tools that claim to determine if text was likely the product of a human author or AI. But as we have learned, these tools aren't reliable. What makes it so difficult to tell who wrote what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:54

TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes Transmitter Hunting...

TechStuff ·

2023/09/08

Joe McCormick and Jonathan continue their discussion about radio waves, transmitters and radio direction finding. How can you locate a transmitter and what is fox hunting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:24

Tech News: A Perfect Storm Led to Microsoft's Big Breach

TechStuff ·

2023/09/07

How were hackers able to access important email systems belonging to big targets like the US Department of State? It turns out it was a perfect set of circumstances that Microsoft failed to address. Plus, we have a bunch of AI news, the FAA okays delivery drones flying beyond line of sight, and lots more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:20

What is USENET?

TechStuff ·

2023/09/06

Before the World Wide Web, savvy computer users were flocking to USENET to participate in discussions on everything from the latest advance in computing to the worst jokes you could imagine. USENET is still around today. So what the heck is it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:24

Smart Talks with IBM - AI for Business: Multiplying...

TechStuff ·

2023/09/05

As businesses adopt AI, a new era of problem-solving, innovation, and creative decision-making can be brought to scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the future of AI in enterprise business AI for business with Kareem Yusuf, senior vice president of product management and growth for IBM software. They discuss the advent of foundation models, how AI can transform data storage and decision-making, and how next-generation AI platforms like watsonx

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49:41

Rerun: The Robots Are Coming for Your Job!

TechStuff ·

2023/09/04

Are robots and automated systems going to replace human workers? And if so, what then? The fear about automation has a long history and it's not an irrational fear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:09

TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes Transmitter Hunting...

TechStuff ·

2023/09/01

Joe McCormick and Jonathan continue their discussion about radio waves, transmitters and radio direction finding. How can you locate a transmitter and what is fox hunting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:23

Tech News: Meta Ignores its Oversight Board

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2023/08/31

Meta's Oversight Board recommended that the company suspend a Cambodian leader's account, but the company has declined to acquiesce to the request. Plus, X is rolling out some new features soon, Google is ending a subscription service and Sony is preparing to charge gamers more for PlayStation Plus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:38

Why are the ice cream machines at McDonald's "always"...

TechStuff ·

2023/08/30

We've all been there. It's a hot day and all we want is a cone of soft serve ice cream. But the person behind the cash register solemnly informs us the ice cream machine is out of order. What's going on? We learn about the ice cream machines used at McDonald's franchises and how service agreements, bad technical manuals and copyright law mess everything up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:52

Tech News: AI Getting Armed and More Dangerous

TechStuff ·

2023/08/29

As US Senator Chuck Schumer prepares to hold a forum on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, the US Army and Air Force are each seeking to incorporate AI and robotics in combat operations. Plus, Elon Musk livestreams himself showing off the latest build of Tesla's FSD mode to mixed results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:46

New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon

TechStuff ·

2023/08/29

Smart Talks with IBM returns this September 5th. This season, host Malcolm Gladwell and a team of correspondents from Pushkin Industries explore how businesses can integrate AI into their workflows — to help them do exponentially more — drive real change, and thrive in this new era of AI. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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